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Pathway to Education: Powering Progress in the Philppines

By Universe Contributor
December 04, 2025 06:55 PM
A new 15-minute documentary produced by four BYU journalism students highlights how
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By study and by faith: The legacy of Karl G. Maeser

By Universe Contributor
September 18, 2025 09:53 PM
Karl G. Maeser founded Brigham Young Academy in Provo, Utah in 1875, under the direction of Brigham Young, the second prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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By study & by faith: Maeser's call to serve

By Universe Contributor
September 18, 2025 09:51 PM
In 1875, Karl G. Maeser spoke of a hill in Utah Valley, one covered with “temples of learning.” Today, Brigham Young University stands on that famed hill in Provo, Utah.
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By study & by faith: Roots of a Latter-day Saint educator

By Universe Contributor
September 18, 2025 09:00 PM
Karl G. Maeser was born in Miesen, Germany, in 1828. He later attended the prestigious Kreuzschule, a highly respected preparatory school that prepared students to attend a university. Attending a university would have significantly elevated Maeser’s social standing, but he decided instead to attend a teacher’s college in the nearby town of Dresden.
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Metro

'Magic Farm' premieres at Sundance

By Megan Sibley
February 12, 2025 03:28 PM
Director Amalia Ulman premiered her second Sundance film, "Magic Farm," at the 2025 festival.
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Campus

Eye on the Y: Fall 2024, week 12

Brooke Christensen
By Brooke Christensen
November 19, 2024 12:28 PM
BYU journalism students cover the presidential election from Washington D.C.
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A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief

The Savior Stood Before Mine Eyes: Understanding the legacy of Thorvaldsen's Christus statue

By Universe Contributor
November 14, 2024 01:25 PM
The Christus statue, created by Bertel Thorvaldsen, is renowned as an incredible work of art that helps viewers connect with Christ, regardless of their faith origin. What many people may not know about the statue are its origins.
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A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief

The Savior Stood Before Mine Eyes

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Pathway to Education: Breaking Ground in Ghana

By Universe Contributor
May 02, 2024 12:00 AM
Explore the impact of the BYU–Pathway Worldwide education program in Ghana in this 13 minute documentary. Experience intimate interviews and stunning visuals, and listen to Ghanaians share how education has changed their lives. This is a story of hope, innovation and personal transformation created by four BYUjournalism students.
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Rising from the ashes: Journalism students document Maui wildfire aftermath

By Sydni Merrill
December 08, 2023 12:00 AM
Four students and two faculty members in the BYU School of Communications journalism sequence traveled to Lahaina, Maui in October to document rebuilding efforts following the August Maui wildfires.
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Metro

Archiving Auschwitz: journalism students document Holocaust preservation efforts

By Emma Everett
October 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Students in BYU’s journalism sequence visited Auschwitz and other Holocaust sites in May to document the school’s involvement with current preservation efforts. They created a mini-documentary, which they premiered at the School of Communications on June 14.
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Campus News

Student documentaries reflect on Holocaust, highlight current preservation efforts

By Emma Everett
June 23, 2023 12:00 AM
https://youtu.be/nzByi1k-aF8
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Movies & Television

10 Movies and TV shows that give you a glimpse into the lives of interns

By Arianna Davidson
September 13, 2019 12:00 AM
The Carrie Diaries
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Campus

BYU journalists release documentary short on Rosie Tapia cold case

By Josh Carter
May 16, 2019 12:00 AM
Journalists from BYU's School of Communications recently released a documentary short on the cold case of Rosie Tapia, a six-year-old who was abducted and murdered in August of 1995 in Salt Lake City. The film examines issues related to Rosie's abduction and murder, her family's thoughts and struggles over the years and the ethics of the growing popularity of true crime as TV entertainment.
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Religion

BYU advertising professor's documentary airing before General Conference

By Rachel Halversen
April 05, 2019 12:00 AM
From left, lead editor KC Sosa, President M. Russell Ballard, vision sequence director Barrett Burgin, associate producer Amy Wilson, producer and director Kevin Kelly, editor and cameraman Matthew Taggart, are the production team for 'I Saw the Hosts of the Dead'. (Kevin Kelly)
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Campus Events

How to pursue an entertainment career while maintaining faith

By Brittany Salinas
November 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Singer, actress, and model Marj Desius said she would say no to a collaboration with Beyoncé if it meant she would have to compromise her own standards as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Healthy Living

LDS filmmaker aims to raise mental health, obesity awareness

By Danielle Jardine
March 09, 2017 12:00 AM
LDS filmmaker Tucker Dansie represents his documentary, 'Recommended Daily Amount,' by wearing a shirt about being overweight. He hopes to create awareness about obesity after experiencing health issues in his own life. (Tucker Dansie)
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Campus News

Students document life in assisted living

By Maurissa Ashby
February 14, 2017 12:00 AM
Edna White and Esther Raty sit together to get acquainted. Edna is the oldest resident at BeeHive Homes of Park City and known as 'Mom' by the residents and staff due to her caring personality. (David Snell)
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