Caitin Blankenagel
Email: caitinab@byu.edu
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BYU Gathering Gardens cultivate sustainability, hands-on learning
You don’t need a green thumb to help grow a garden. BYU launched its Gathering Gardens in early 2026, and people in the community are already reaping the benefits.
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with members of the Yakama Nation
Indigenous Peoples' Day was celebrated on Oct. 12, 2026. To commemorate the holiday, the BYU Museum of Peoples and Cultures held a special family home evening.
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Serving others "Peace by Piece"
Belonging Week is an annual celebration at BYU. Throughout the week, students and staff participate in events to foster a Christlike community at the school.
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Exploring perceptions of music and faith
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are often stereotyped as being more musically inclined than the average person.
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BYU's Group for Computer Music produces unconventional concert
Brigham Young University's Group for Computer Music took traditional songwriting practices and set them aside for a concert on March 19.
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Student bands perform at BYU's annual Battle of the Bands
On March 28, 12 bands took to the Marriott Center stage to compete in Brigham Young University's Battle of the Bands.
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Everything to know about BYU Battle of the Bands
Next week is Brigham Young University's Battle of the Bands. Here’s everything to know about this year’s event.
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Tiny artists take over the Tiny Art Show
Marcie Alcorn had only three days to put together a display for the Tiny Art Show Gallery in Downtown Provo.
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BYU journalism documentary, 'By Study and By Faith: The Legacy of Karl G. Maeser,' hits the big screen
The SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem opened its doors Feb. 23-28 for the 25th annual Zions Indie Film Fest, playing 160 shows ranging from full-length feature films to student documentaries and short films.
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