Samantha Faith Satorre
Multimedia Journalist
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Designed to slip beneath
September 24, 2025
Explore how Erik Satie’s avant-garde ideas—sounds designed to be ignored and dominated—paved the way for beloved forms of background music
7 Min Read
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In the back alleys of right and wrong
September 24, 2025
BYUH students and alumnae say they are drawn to moral ambiguity in films because it’s the true reflection of the human experience
6 Min Read
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Voyagers of faith
August 12, 2025
Iosepa voyaging crew returns with life-changing testimonies after month-long spiritual voyage
4 Min Read
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A canoe like no other
August 12, 2025
While rooted in the shared tradition and purpose of Polynesian voyaging, crew members say Iosepa’s gospel-driven mission and academic foundation set him apart from other canoes
7 Min Read
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Waves of courage
August 12, 2025
Aboard Iosepa, three BYUH students overcome fear, doubts and relentless waves through faith, preparation and unity
7 Min Read
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Lei: A shared language of love and culture
July 08, 2025
Students say Fiji and the Philippines each have their own unique garlands, both resembling and differing from the Hawaiian lei
5 Min Read
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In a constant state of becoming
July 01, 2025
From sketches to carvings to paintings, Poerava Ah Sing’s artistic journey is one of self-discovery and endless transformation
5 Min Read
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The brain fears, but the heart hopes
July 01, 2025
BYUH student and alumnus say changes become opportunities for growth when navigated with others
6 Min Read
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Vietnam’s secularity and social nature of religion
June 13, 2025
Dignitaries from Vietnam and co-authors share the country’s journey toward a favorable religious-secular relationship
7 Min Read
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