by mtk96 | May 11, 2020 | Away For A While, Getaways, Spring 2020
If you’ve ever wanted to see a giraffe up close, touch an elephant trunk, or ride a Jeep on the savanna, South Africa is the place for you. The country also boasts great food, a diverse culture, and an unforgettable history of apartheid and the fight for freedom....
by mtk96 | May 11, 2020 | Away For A Week, Getaways, Spring 2020
Appalachia (Appa-latch-uh), an impoverished region of the eastern United States, is a time capsule: a place one can go to hear stories of old wonder and adventure that just don’t seem to exist anymore; to eat and drink the best American versions of jam, cinnamon...
by mtk96 | May 11, 2020 | Field Notes, Service, Spring 2020
In the summer of 2018, Olivia Tuttle and two fellow BYU students sat in the office of Sammy Ofosu, a district director of health with Ghana Health Service. He asked if he could begin the meeting with a hymn and a prayer. “He’s all about making an impact,” Tuttle said...
by mtk96 | May 5, 2020 | Features, Spring 2020
Humanity is obsessed with life. The mantras of YOLO and Carpe Diem are modern reflections of the romanticism of living. While breath in the body makes you technically alive, it can be difficult to determine how to frame and fully live a life. There are thousands of...
by mtk96 | May 5, 2020 | Gadgets & Gear, Insider, Spring 2020
It’s 2020. You’ve just booked a flight abroad for probably more money than you wanted to spend, but you’ve got food and lodging figured out, so you’re feeling pretty good money-wise (as much as anyone can in this economy). You get in bed, plug in your phone, and...
by mtk96 | May 5, 2020 | Features, Spring 2020
The 2010s saw an increase in fiery destruction throughout the world, but 2019 was a standout year of disaster. Fires have raged wildly all across the planet, costing billions in property damage and causing hundreds of casualties. While fires are a relatively common...
