Chiara LaVine is a journalism student covering the BYU School of Engineering and BYU radio. She is also the Daily Universe's social media reporter you can find her content posted on the Daily Universe's socials.
Chiara LaVine
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Female students share their experiences as women in engineering at BYU
At Brigham Young University, women make up only 12.5% of the engineering bachelor’s program, a historically male-dominated major and field.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints releases Easter messages for the 2025 season
On March 18, 2025, the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released their 2025 Easter message.
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PR student works to strengthen her community, testimony after graduation
Maddie Hall, a public relations student at BYU, finds comfort in BYU's emphasis on a spiritual and service-based education.
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The rise of the protein trend in the Gen Z gym culture
Protein consumption is a hot topic on social media — and in real life — with influencers encouraging viewers to add protein staples to common meals.
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BYU researchers find a way to detect Alzheimer's, other neurodegenerative diseases before symptoms arise
BYU professor Tim Jenkins and Ph.D. student Chad Pollard have found a way to detect markers for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, before symptoms present themselves.
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BYU Combat Robotics Club builds community, members' confidence
BYU’s Combat Robotics Club creates a space for members to find new interests and learn that if they have the desire to do something, they can.
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BYU MOA's 'Come, Follow Me' series allows viewers to understand artworks in a new way
Every Sunday, the BYU Museum of Art's Instagram page posts a picture of a piece of artwork followed by a question relating to that week’s "Come, Follow Me" lesson.
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BYUradio's new podcast invites listeners to 'take a leap of faith'
“Take a Leap” launched its first seven episodes on Nov. 1, making it one of BYUradio’s newest podcasts.
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Four months after the storm, Hurricane Helene victims strain for their voices to be heard
Months after Hurricane Helene hit the Southeastern U.S. on Sept. 27, 2024, there is still work to be done.
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