Academics

Historians and anthropologists always considered the Mayan civilization to be relatively small and peaceful. However, with the help of modern technology, scientists have found evidence in Guatemala that the Mayan civilization was 40 times larger than previously believed.

Karak Miakol fought much of her life against cultural expectations placed on her as a woman in Sudan. She now works to bring awareness to issues like women's education and invites others to join the cause.

Environmental stewardship is a hot topic that is being discussed on various stages. Public protests have taken place across the nation, a U.N. conference addressing the matter was held and initiatives set by the Provo community in favor of public transportation have been put in place to minimize environmental impact.

David Brooks told a BYU audience that empathetic relationships and being more open can inspire Americans to get to know each other and become more unified as a nation.

Utah has the seventh-lowest default rate on student loans in the nation according to a comprehensive report by LendEDU released Oct 22.

Political polarization is becoming a defining feature of today's America, according to reports by Pew Research Center. This trend often causes issues because legislation requires bipartisan support to pass.