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Articles for The Daily Universe, Brigham Young University's Newspaper
Work published as part of the Metro desk's State/National/International Politics beat
After five years, North Korean defectors Doohyun Kim and Jiyeon Maeng set to release a novel detailing their escape.
The Fukushima-Dachii nuclear plant started its third release of nuclear wastewater on Nov. 2 as scientists warn that seafood products from the Pacific Ocean could be contaminated.
Director Levi Harris uses his non-profit foundation "Thunderfeather" to cast neurodivergent actors and increase awareness in the arts community.
Other Daily Universe Articles
12/13/2023 "Defining genocide: BYU professors, students look to understand its meaning"
12/4/2023 "Diversifying the Slopes: Ski Utah's Discover Winter, OurSundays, and the National Brotherhood of SnowSports"
11/17/2023 "Christmas Under Construction: 58 years of Temple Square's Christmas Lights, what to expect"
11/9/2023 "Acting on the spectrum: Utah director creates opportunities for neurodivergence in film"
10/24/2023 "Sister Kristen M. Yee gives five thoughts on relief through Jesus Christ"
10/19/2023 "North Korean defectors now living in Utah release new book about their escape"
10/17/2023 "Gov. Cox announces Utah State Social Media Act, includes protection for minors, fines for addictive content"
10/13/2023 "New COVID-19 monovalent vaccine released, BYU faculty reflect on pandemic"
10/10/2023 "Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel"
10/9/2023 "The race to replace Romney and young adult involvement"
9/14/2023 "‘It’s time for a new generation of leaders’: Sen. Mitt Romney will not be seeking Senate re-election"
9/13/2023 "BYU ranks 20th best school in nation with new emphasis on student outcomes"
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