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Kristin Bateman

Journalist
Email: krisbat@byu.edu
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The magic behind the annual Hogwarts Halloween Feast

By Kristin Bateman
October 29, 2026 11:14 AM
From Oct. 23 to 26, the BYU Skyroom restaurant hosted three nights of the annual Hogwarts Halloween Feast, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy a Harry Potter-themed dinner with a complete immersive experience.
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Salt Lake Book Festival promotes literacy

By Kristin Bateman
October 26, 2026 11:35 AM
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the first annual Salt Lake Book Festival took place in downtown Salt Lake at The Gateway.
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Bishop L. Todd Budge: Come closer to God through service and offerings

By Kristin Bateman
October 20, 2026 06:26 PM
Bishop L. Todd Budge, first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke to the BYU campus community about the Church’s financial spending and humanitarian aid during the Oct. 20 devotional.
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Changes to BYUSA candidate application

By Kristin Bateman
October 20, 2026 08:51 AM
On Oct. 6, the first information meeting for the 2027 BYUSA elections took place. The student association has made a few changes to the process students must go through to become eligible to run for office.
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Women behind the cameras spotlighted at BYU student film showcase

By Kristin Bateman
October 08, 2026 12:46 PM
The BYU film program hosted its annual Final Cut Student Film Showcase Oct. 1-3 in the new Arts Building Cinema Theatre. The showcase featured 10 projects created by advanced film students, four of which were directed by women in the program.
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A preview of the BYU original play 'All the Beautiful Things' at the MOA

By Kristin Bateman
October 06, 2026 11:36 AM
The Museum of Art hosted a preview of the upcoming BYU original production "All the Beautiful Things" on Sept. 28. The preview included several monologues performed in front of art within the museum.
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Exploration Point offers curated paths for BYU students

By Kristin Bateman
September 28, 2026 11:08 AM
Exploration Point is a free BYU service designed to help students build their future at BYU and beyond. The office runs through the University Advisement Center, with the goal to help any student feeling lost or uncertain about their career path.
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Elder Neil L. Andersen encourages BYU students to reflect on their personal testimonies of Jesus Christ

By Kristin Bateman
September 15, 2026 03:26 PM
Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke to BYU campus today, Tuesday, September 15. In his devotional, he encouraged listeners to become rooted in their personal testimonies.
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