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Sarah Petersen

Sarah Sanders Petersen writes for the Faith and Family sections on DeseretNews.com. She completed internships with the Mormon Times section of Deseret News as well as the New Era magazine. Sarah received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in editing from Brigham Young University. During her time at BYU, Sarah worked as a reporter for BYU’s Daily Universe, and an editor for Stowaway magazine. Sarah currently resides in Utah County with her husband.

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Recent Articles by Sarah Petersen

LDS Church responds to Boy Scouts of America's policy vote

Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:29 pm MDT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement responding to the Boy Scouts of America vote on its membership policy.

Boy Scouts of America to make membership decision today, live updates

Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:37 pm MDT

More than 1,400 Scout leaders have gathered in Grapevine, Texas, today to finalize the Boy Scouts of America decision regarding its ban on the participation of openly gay members. The announcement will be made ...

'Hollywood goes to Mormon country': BYU animation program featured in The New York Times

Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:52 am MDT

Two weeks ago, the BYU Center for Animation won the program's 12th Student Emmy in the past 10 years. Thursday morning, The New York Times featured the students and the unique program BYU has found so much succ...

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO posts statement on Facebook, stores accused of being unfriendly to disabled

Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 3:45 pm MDT

It's been quite the month for Mike Jeffries, CEO of clothing store Abercrombie and Fitch. Since his statement from 2006 began to circulate, the company has received several comments from concerned parents, angr...

18-year-old musician dies after inspiring others to live (+video)

Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:29 am MDT

Zach Sobiech has more than 4 million views of his YouTube video featuring his song, "Clouds." But Zach has done much more in his 18 years than create successful music. After being diagnosed with cancer, Zach de...

Photo of inspiring message in Oklahoma rubble making social media rounds

Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 2:51 pm MDT

Along with words of hope, a photo from the rubble has begun to circulate on social media.

'Tattooed Mormon' Al Fox shares her conversion story in new video

Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:04 pm MDT

Al Fox, otherwise known as the “Tattooed Mormon,” has become widely known for spreading her message of faith and hope online and by sharing her own journey of finding God.

Woman told she would never walk, talk defies the odds with faith (+video)

Published: Monday, May 20, 2013 3:04 pm MDT

Cassi Baird wasn't supposed to walk. She wasn't supposed to talk. She wasn't even supposed to be able to turn her head. But Baird continues to defy the odds and spread a message of hope.

Disney reportedly pulls new 'Brave' image of glamorized princess

Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 11:19 am MDT

Yahoo!, The Christian Post and Marin Independent Journal say Disney succumbed to pressures and removed the adult Merida image from Disney's princess site. Yet, according to IGN, the original Pixar image of Meri...

Watch a video tribute to Sister Frances J. Monson

Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:25 am MDT

This past Mother's Day, Sister Frances J. Monson was honored as a mother on "Mormon Times TV." Daughter, Sister Ann Dibb tells stories about her mother, and lessons she learned.

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