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Call or text: How BYU students prefer to be asked on dates

By Kyla Burns
May 07, 2026 11:31 AM
A growing preference for young adults to communicate over text instead of the phone may be influencing the way students prefer to be asked out on a date at Brigham Young University.
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How BYU undergraduate students engage in research

By Kyla Burns
May 06, 2026 12:23 PM
BYU is a university that prioritizes research opportunities for its students, especially undergraduates.
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Beyond the books: The BYU librarian cultivating true belonging

By Kyla Burns
April 30, 2026 10:00 AM
On the first floor of the social sciences section of the Harold B. Lee Library, Jessica Tuwun, a management, marketing and design librarian, sits in an office that feels more like an island in the Pacific than a workspace.
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How student technicians keep campus classes running

By Kyla Burns
April 29, 2026 11:47 AM
When technology fails in the classroom, Brigham Young University's audio-visual support team — part of the Office of Information Technology — is often the first to respond.
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Professor shapes the future of BYU media arts through industry expertise

By Kyla Burns
April 25, 2026 10:06 PM
Courtney Russell never planned to teach at Brigham Young University, but a series of unexpected opportunities led her to teach in the Theatre and Media Arts department.
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Unforum 2026: Celebrating gifts of light, winter semester achievements

By Kyla Burns
April 15, 2026 11:44 AM
Brigham Young University's annual Unforum on April 14 featured the 2026 academic year’s accomplishments through performances, awards and addresses from colleges across campus, centered on the theme "Gifts of Light" in honor of the 150th anniversary of BYU.
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Chess games, graduations, engagements: BYU students reflect on Winter Semester 2026

By Kyla Burns
April 14, 2026 10:20 AM
With winter semester coming to an end, students across the Brigham Young University campus took time to reflect on what this semester meant for them.
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'Give reading a whirl': BYU’s Whirligig children’s magazine

By Kyla Burns
April 13, 2026 10:23 AM
Whirligig is a Brigham Young University faculty and graduate student-run children’s magazine that seeks to publish high-quality, creative content for children ages 7-11.
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Belonging and connection: Inside BYU’s neuroscience storytelling research

By Kyla Burns
March 30, 2026 10:31 AM
Brigham Young University's neuroscience of storytelling research project explores how storytelling can serve as a tool for connection, bringing together students and faculty from multiple disciplines.
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