by Abbey Huch | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog
Looking for a quick weekend getaway? Galveston Island, TX is what cute little beach town dreams are made of. Complete with brightly painted stilt houses, a historic downtown, uniquely themed restaurants, an old-timey pier overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, miles of beach...
by Abbey Huch | May 11, 2020 | Features, Spring 2020
Traveling to a new place brings opportunities to engage with a different culture. Do you wear a headscarf everywhere or just when you visit mosques? Do you pack your two-piece swimsuit or stick with a wet suit? Is it okay to eat while you walk, or will you need to...
by odhwp | May 11, 2020 | Spring 2020, Utah County
The theater is small and rectangular. Three rows of stadium seats line each side with a small stage in the middle. You take your seat, the lights dim, and the show begins. Hale Center Theater Orem often gets overlooked. Each year the theater produces live musicals,...
by mtk96 | May 11, 2020 | Culture, Four Corners, Spring 2020
From Icelandic to Greek and from kefir to whipped, the variety found in yogurt is astonishing. Walk into the dairy section of any American grocery store, and yogurt will take up a sprawling chunk of the shelf. Though its popularity in the United States fluctuates...
by mtk96 | May 11, 2020 | Culture, Life, Spring 2020
Everyone has to take care of their business somehow, and most of the time it’s a terribly boring experience. Most young people take their phones with them every time. Otherwise, how would they be entertained? But some places have found a great way to make our everyday...
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...
