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Some Italians don’t think government is doing enough to combat climate change
By Emma Keddington Italy is hot. Anyone walking through its cities and towns see people walk along with fans in hand, sweating through light, linen clothes, wiping their face and vocalizing how much the rising temperatures are affecting their daily… Read More ›
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Week 4: Milan, Nice and Paris greet students
Two train rides and a major heatwave marked Global Diplomacy and Journalism students’ journey the week starting July 14 from Milan, Italy, to Paris. Students made professional as well as sightseeing stops along the way, beginning at Milan’s historic Duomo… Read More ›
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Seina school helps transmit Italian culture and flavors
By Julia Orellana-Funes SEINA, Italy — Dante Alighieri Siena School of Language attracts all types of people, from those abroad wanting to get in touch with ancestral roots, to helping people get ahead in their careers, to refugees assimilating into… Read More ›
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Nice’s markets are haven for artisans
By Gillian Marcucci NICE – Downtown on the evening of July 17, the streets are filled with people as they peruse the outdoor market. The sky is colorful and music fills the air. There are many different items to shop… Read More ›
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Hipsters and Hassidics “unite the beard” in Brooklyn
By Julia Orellana-Funes BROOKLYN, New York — For Yonitan Katz, hipsters moving into Borough Park began to raise contention between them and his community. So what did a Chassidic Jew and hipster have in common that could unite everyone and… Read More ›
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Cate Ferraro: How to Beat the Heat – Italy Edition
By Cate Ferraro Italy is a wonderful summer vacation spot. There are so many sights to see and places to experience. However, the July heat can be overwhelming especially if your days are stacked with sightseeing. After spending the past… Read More ›
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Week 1: BYU students take on New York City
By Brendan Armstrong, Megan Brugger and Savannah Leavitt NEW YORK – BYU students on the Global Diplomacy and Journalism Study Abroad explored issues of religion, immigration and humanitarian work during their first week in New York On June 30, the… Read More ›
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New York Sikhs and Hassidic Jews open lives to create understanding
By Hailey Deeds New York is home to more than 800 languages and 8.38 million people, according to the World Federation of United Nations Association and 2020 United States Census Bureau. The Jewish and Sikh community in New York City… Read More ›
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Rev. Nate Walker teaches “moral imagination” as an answer to religious liberty
By Emma Keddington NEW YORK — America is filled to the brim with diversity. Diversity of ethnicity, race, origin and religion permeate the policies and topics that American citizens and lawmakers give weight and notice to. Rev. Nate Walker, a… Read More ›
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American Ballet Theatre says farewell to artistic director, looks toward future
Megan Brugger NEW YORK – The American Ballet Theatre (ABT), an international cultural institution, is performing Swan Lake at the Metropolitan Opera House from June 13 through July 16th. This performance was especially unique, as it represented a grand and… Read More ›
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