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This post was written by Julia Morgan, a BYU Humanities Center student fellow. Rock Canyon is a place I visit dozens of times per year. A small canyon in Provo, characterized by quartzite, limestone, and tillite rock, Rock Canyon is a favorite among locals. But I have a controversial opinion about it: I think it’s …
This post was written by Porter Kindall, a Humanities Center student fellow. In the summer of 2025, this video of fitness influencer Ashton Hall’s morning routine went viral. Captioned as “The morning routine that changed my life 3:50am to 9:30am,” Hall starts shirtless, with tape on his nose and mouth. He spends time working out, …
The Humanities Center will hold its annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, November 7 at 3:00 PM in the EIZ Theater (B192 JFSB). This symposium will highlight student research recently conducted as part of their Humanities Undergraduate Mentoring (HUM) Grant. This year’s presenters include: Hazel Mattson (Linguistics) — Stop speaking like you’re from the Mountains: …
This post was written by James R. Swensen, a BYU Humanities Center faculty fellow. Just so you know, it takes about a week (or so) to recover from a study abroad program, even when everything goes smoothly. Having directed and co-directed several programs, my family and I have learned that once the students have …
This post was written by Brooke Farnsworth, a BYU Humanities Center student fellow. Rummaging through my attic, I recently happened upon a binder, water-damaged and falling apart. As I sifted through the well-worn papers, a familiar note fluttered into my hand. I recognized the handwriting and language as my own. The letter was titled, …