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Editor/Beat Reporter/Writer | English Major

Braxtyn Birrell is a senior at Utah Valley University earning her Bachelor's in Writing Studies. She is currently serving as a Beat Reporter for the Review. In previous semesters, she has served as Editor-in-Chief for Touchstones Literary Magazine and Lead Student Editor for the Journal of Student Leadership. Her areas of expertise include the arts and humanities, specifically literature.

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Be legendary: Be an ambassador

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The Wolverine Ambassador Program is an enriching experience for both the ambassadors and the students they help. Three ambassadors, Daisy Nielsen, Bryan Butler and Zoe Blohm, shared why the program…

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Mental Health Monday: Completing the stress cycle

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Continuing last month’s presentation about anxiety management, March’s Mental Health Monday centered around identifying and combating burnout. Mental Health Monday is a monthly presentation sponsored by the College of Humanities…

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From homesickness to skateboarding: The work of Jared Steffensen

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In the latest Happenings in the Humanities lecture at Utah Valley University, local artist and museum curator Jared Steffensen presented about his career.

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Dive Into a Dream at Dreamwalk Park

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The UVU Review was granted early access to Dreamwalk Park, a fully immersive dive into a whimsical, science-fiction world.

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Afton Ford Takes Over the Review as New Editor-in-Chief 

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At the start of the semester, the Review underwent a major transformation which included hiring a new Editor-in-Chief, Afton Ford.   The UVU Review experienced an interesting transition from the Spring…

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Sophia Gets Back on Her Feet 

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Due to a decrease in staff members, Sophia’s publication rate has dropped in recent years. Editor-in-chief Keaton Cluff explains why students should be interested in joining staff and why their…

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From Digital Media to the Big Screen 

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UVU alumni Ashley Coles met with the Review to discuss how her degree has helped her make moves in her career and pursue her passions.   Ashley Coles graduated from Utah…

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The Power of Poetry

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The latest “Happenings in the Humanities” event featured poet Christopher Leibow as its guest speaker. Leibow touched on the value and power of poetry.   Leibow admitted that poets get a…

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