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Abigail Haven

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Character

Two students at the heart of BYU's Fiesta, Luau feel joy in sharing their unique heritage, traditions and stories

By Abigail Haven
December 04, 2024
'I learned I need to love the participants and see them as Christ would'
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Faith

Forum: Dallas Jenkins

By Abigail Haven
October 29, 2024
Dallas Jenkins, creator, producer, director and writer of “The Chosen,” delivered Tuesday’s forum address, focusing on overcoming failure and being submissive to God’s will.
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Intellect

BYU engineers, Toyota partner to create ‘new standard in automotive manufacturing’

By Abigail Haven
October 28, 2024
A new welding technique developed by BYU and Toyota for the Sienna’s sliding doors uses 40 times less energy, emits fewer emissions, and produces welds that are 10 times stronger. This new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, could prove critical as Toyota and other car manufacturers rely more and more on lighter aluminum parts.
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Intellect

Forum: “Why America went crazy and how you can stay sane”

By Abigail Haven
September 24, 2024
David French, columnist for The New York Times and bestselling author, spoke to BYU students and employees in this week’s forum address at the BYU Marriott Center. He invited the audience to build unity with people they disagree with through friendship, connection and love.
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Faith

Devotional: Flecks of gold

By Abigail Haven
September 17, 2024
Elder Patrick Kearon and Sister Jennifer Kearon addressed a crowd of more than 13,000 BYU students and employees on Tuesday at the BYU Marriott Center at this week’s devotional.
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Intellect

BYU journalism students highlight Olympic athletes, stories in Paris

By Abigail Haven
September 11, 2024
Students got hands-on experience at the Paris Olympics, underscoring the university’s dedication to helping students reach their full potential through real-world learning.
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Intellect

BYU study examines effects of full-day kindergarten on maternal work-life balance and family time

By Abigail Haven
September 03, 2024
The study suggests that full-day kindergarten can ease maternal responsibilities and provide more flexibility in family schedules, while still maintaining quality time with children.
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Intellect

Cracking the carb code: BYU researchers create new glycemic index database to improve dietary awareness

By Abigail Haven
July 31, 2024
BYU researchers create the first national glycemic index database, revealing how common foods impact health and contribute to chronic diseases.
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