You need to read. The National Literacy Institute stated that in 2024 – 2025 54% of adults in the US are reading at a sixth-grade level or below, and 21% were illiterate. The ability to read, and the act of reading–yourself or being read to–provides people of all ages with many benefits including child development,Continue reading “Why Reading Matters”
Category Archives: strategical organization
Political Polarization: How to Acknowledge and Change Our Biases to Better Our Communities
The United States of America has been the gold standard of democracy for hundreds of years. This system we created has influenced many countries in Latin America, Asia, and Europe as they have adopted democratic constitutions and elected presidents, separate from the legislature. We have formed a precedent on how our way of government hasContinue reading “Political Polarization: How to Acknowledge and Change Our Biases to Better Our Communities”
Peacemaking in Practice
A Scalable Curriculum Module for BYU Pathway’s Disciple Leadership Overlay Overview BYU Pathway’s curriculum designers are experimenting with embedding disciple leadership modules into its online courses. After approaching one of the members on the design team, I was tasked with creating module content centered on the principles of peacemaking. The open-ended nature of the projectContinue reading “Peacemaking in Practice”
Stategic Analysis for Rebent Spoons
Ainsley Keppner worked alongside the creator of Rebent Spoons, Hunter Heninger, to see what all goes into creating a business and how to make it succeed. Ainsley first started by creating a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis to figure out what the next steps would be for Rebent. By looking at the SWOTContinue reading “Stategic Analysis for Rebent Spoons”
Brian Barton | Fire and Fizz
Introduction My name is Brian Barton, and my Senior Project focused on a new business that my wife and I are opening here in Rexburg. It will be a pottery painting studio combined with a soda bar, and we plan to open early Fall Semester of 2025. Ever since getting married we have wanted toContinue reading “Brian Barton | Fire and Fizz”
Come talk with me
🎙️ Podcast Series: Come Talk with Me Host: Tagro Theme: Conversations with international students, locals about faith, resilience, and purpose. The purpose of this podcast is to find a safe environment and discuss sensitive topics or fun conversations with people we do not have the possibilities to hear from. 🎧 Episode 1: Eddy – Faith,Continue reading “Come talk with me”
Flexible & Faithful: A Proposal to Expand BYU-Idaho’s Gym Apparel Options
This initiative proposes a 90-day trial of BYU-I-approved tank tops to improve gym accessibility while maintaining modesty standards. Backed by student surveys showing 78% struggle with current attire rules, the pilot offers a balanced solution—modeled after existing athletic exceptions—to boost participation without compromising values. Success will be measured through usage data, feedback, and apparel revenue,Continue reading “Flexible & Faithful: A Proposal to Expand BYU-Idaho’s Gym Apparel Options”
Budget for Real Life in Rexburg
Project Overview Hello! My name is Breanna Latouche and for my Senior Project I planned and facilitated a Budget Workshop for students to learn basic budgeting skills that will help them make the most out of their college experience. This project was inspired by the experiences of students trying to manage their finances. I wantedContinue reading “Budget for Real Life in Rexburg”
Meeting BYU-Idaho Students’ Ballroom Dance Needs
Abigail Barber created a booklet addressing students’ ballroom dance needs at BYU-Idaho. In the booklet, she utilized research and quotes from students and teachers to explain that ballroom dance is highly beneficial to students. Then, she pointed out where we are falling short with the ballroom dance program according to students. Finally, she explored whatContinue reading “Meeting BYU-Idaho Students’ Ballroom Dance Needs”
“Help! I’ve Been Promoted!” 6 Tips for Young and Inexperienced Managers
Managers, especially young, inexperienced BYUI students, need easy resources to help lift their teams rather than becoming managers who contribute to the problem. I was promoted to general manager at 19 years old and was ill-prepared for hiring, firing, and correcting employees. Overall, I think I did pretty well, but I know that if that’sContinue reading ““Help! I’ve Been Promoted!” 6 Tips for Young and Inexperienced Managers”