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Dara Kat

Email: dlayton5@byu.edu
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The Rug Room is tufting up a storm in American Fork

By Dara Kat
February 03, 2026 01:12 PM
The Rug Room is a workshop where people can go and make their own rugs. It is a unique and fun addition to other creative workshops in the area.
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More education leads to less religion but not for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

By Dara Kat
November 03, 2025 08:44 AM
Spiritually strengthening and intellectually enlarging experiences are two aims BYU students work towards during their college careers.
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The BYU English Learning Center opens a whole new world for international students

By Dara Kat
October 27, 2025 02:22 PM
8,351 miles away from his home, family and culture, Jethro Mukuna embarked on a journey at the English Learning Center (ELC) in Provo, Utah.
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BYU study abroad offers students global opportunities

By Dara Kat
September 22, 2025 07:00 AM
BYU study abroad programs give students the opportunity to learn through real life experiences.
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How to avoid the "Freshman 15"

By Dara Kat
September 16, 2025 07:00 AM
The "Freshman 15" is a common fear among many first-year college students.
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Charlie Kirk's assassination leads to polarized discourse online

By Dara Kat
September 11, 2025 05:54 PM
Information on the search for the gunman, updates on Utah Valley University and polarized online discourse flooded the internet as new details became available in the 24 hours after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Education Week: How 'The Chosen' depicts women disciples

By Dara Kat
August 20, 2025 10:27 AM
John L. Hilton III gave a devotional Monday, Aug. 18, about Jesus Christ and His female followers as portrayed in "The Chosen".
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Church's Relief Society partners with 8 global aid groups

By Dara Kat
June 23, 2025 01:38 PM
Eight global humanitarian aid organizations partnered with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide aid to women and children around the world.
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Local artists perform at Fork Fest

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By Brooke Christensen
June 16, 2025 07:00 AM
More than 200 bands auditioned, but only 32 took the stage at the American Fork Music Festival, held June 6-7.
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