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Hanna Seariac

Hanna Seariac is an assistant editor for Deseret News National. Seariac enjoys all things religion and history. She lives in Utah and has become a funeral potato connoisseur. She writes about Latter-day Saint food and culture, Latter-day Saint media, and Latter-day Saint history.

Film poster for “His Only Son.”
Entertainment
‘A cold place to have a premiere’: Angel Studios debuts ‘His Only Son’ in Utah
‘His Only Son’ details the story of Abraham and Isaac, but with other parallels
By Hanna Seariac
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Family
It’s confirmed — Dad jokes are good for you
Even though dad jokes are a little cliche and more punny than funny, they’re something of an art form.
By Hanna Seariac
This Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, photo shows a Wendy’s sign at a restaurant in Miami.
Food
Wendy’s rolls out new menu items for spring
A new lemonade and two new grilled chicken menu items were added for spring
By Hanna Seariac
A person’s pair of feet wearing a pair of white Crocs shoes. The controversial shoe has regained popularity and garnered recognition in the footwear world, collaborating with big names and brands such as Justin Bieber, Balenciaga and Bad Bunny.
Entertainment
Why Gen Z loves Crocs — the foam boat shoe
Crocs might not have been considered the trendiest of shoe, but the pandemic has led to a boom in sales and since then, it seems the shoe continues to sell
By Hanna Seariac
Cinderella’s slippers in “Cinderella.”
Entertainment
‘Aristocats,’ ‘Cinderella’ and more — a look into Disney remakes
A release date for ‘Aristocats’ hasn’t been announced yet
By Hanna Seariac
YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs at the Lil’ WeezyAna Fest at Champions Square in New Orleans.
Latter-day Saints
This rapper told Billboard magazine that he plans to become a Latter-day Saint
YoungBoy said that when Latter-day Saint missionaries first came to his door, he turned them away. Later, he let them in
By Hanna Seariac
Adnan Syed leaves the courthouse after a hearing in Baltimore.
U.S. & World
Adnan Syed’s conviction is reinstated. What does that mean?
On Tuesday, the Appellate Court of Maryland reinstated Adnan Syed’s conviction for the murder of Hae Min Lee
By Hanna Seariac
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U.S. & World
Adnan Syed timeline: Why was his conviction reinstated?
Adnan Syed was convicted of murdering Hae Min Lee, but his conviction was recently vacated. Here’s a timeline of events related to the case
By Hanna Seariac
Carlos Velasquez prepares food at Red Iguana, near the new TRAX line on North Temple in Salt Lake City on April 5, 2013.
Food
Where’s the best burrito in Utah? Here are 9 top picks
To celebrate some of the best burritos, here’s a list of some restaurants with fantastic burritos in the Beehive State
By Hanna Seariac
A session of the October 2021 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is shown.
Food
Your guide to easy general conference snacks and meals
Each time that Latter-day Saints spiritually feast, there are sometimes actual feasts
By Hanna Seariac
Utah Lake and Sandy Beach in Spanish Fork are pictured on Aug. 22, 2022.
Culture
It’s OK if your traveling isn’t ‘aesthetic’
Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning your vacation to help you avoid travel aesthetic envy
By Hanna Seariac
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Culture
Utah: An influencer’s modest fashion haven
Utah fashion is influenced by these standards. Here’s what the influencers have to say about it.
By Hanna Seariac
Sotheby’s unveils the Codex Sassoon for auction.
Faith
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible up for auction
This manuscript is expected to be sold for the highest amount of money that any document has ever been sold for when it’s auctioned off on May 16
By Hanna Seariac
This 2018 file photo shows the exterior of a Blockbuster Video store in Anchorage, Alaska.
Movies
A revived website has people wondering: Is Blockbuster coming back to life?
If Blockbuster does make a comeback, how will it compete with Netflix?
By Hanna Seariac
Carton of eggs.
Business
The end of the butter shortage — and why Americans are buying more live chickens
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you probably know that egg prices are significantly higher than what they were at the start of the last year.
By Hanna Seariac
Sara Beth Liebe on “American Idol.”
Television
This ‘American Idol’ contestant is a mom of 3. A judge made a ‘hurtful’ joke about it
When Sara Beth Liebe took the ‘American Idol’ stage, she wasn’t expecting one of the celebrity judges to make a joke about her children.
By Hanna Seariac
A picture of a turkey sub with potato chips from Subway.
Food
The Subway footlong pass is back. Is it worth it?
This year, Subway has significantly increased the number of passes it has available, to 250,000.
By Hanna Seariac
Bees buzz from flower to flower as the tulips begin opening at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi in preparation for their 14th annual festival, on Monday, April 9, 2018.
Health
The case for a seriously intense spring cleaning
Spring cleaning is a term that refers to a thorough cleaning of your house, top to bottom, to usher in the warmer months
By Hanna Seariac
After the martyrdom of Jospeh Smith on June 27, 1844, Brigham Young and other leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints requested asylum for Latter-day Saints from New Hampshire governor John H. Steele. That letter went up for auction on RR Auction on Friday until April 12.
Latter-day Saints
Letter from Brigham Young requesting asylum for Latter-day Saints up for auction
This letter is part of Brigham Young’s letter writing campaign to seek asylum for Latter-day Saints.
By Hanna Seariac
Dole Whip is available at the Tiki Juice Bar located in Adventureland at Disneyland.
Food
It’s official: Dole Whip will be hitting grocery stores soon
In April, you will no longer have to go to Disney to get this famous dessert
By Hanna Seariac
Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso.”
Television
‘Ted Lasso’ goes to Washington: What the cast had to say at the White House
Jason Sudeikis said it’s important to ask for help, but also for everyone to check in on each other
By Hanna Seariac
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Food
Here’s how to get a free ice cream cone at Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen will be handing out a small vanilla ice cream in celebration of spring on Monday
By Hanna Seariac
A collection of C.S. Lewis books.
Faith
7 times C.S. Lewis was quoted in general conference
Here are 7 times C.S. Lewis has been cited by church leaders
By Hanna Seariac
Food waits to be picked up by a customer at Crown Burgers in Salt Lake City.
Food
Where’s the best burger in Utah? Here are 9 top picks
Whatever the case, there’s a burger for everyone, and in Utah, there are some great options
By Hanna Seariac
Salad greens and vegetables in Cambridge, Mass.
Health
Want to improve your overall health? Look at these 5 areas of your life
With the litany of different suggestions, it can be difficult to find a routine that works for you
By Hanna Seariac
A package of Kraft singles.
Food
Kraft Singles is revolutionizing how to pay the ‘cheese tax’ to your dogs
This new package of Kraft singles will include 15 slices for you to use and one slice for you to pay the cheese tax to your dog
By Hanna Seariac
Exterior of a Buffalo Wild Wings.
Food
Are boneless wings really wings? The story of buffalo wings and a lawsuit
The lawsuit said that the plaintiff wouldn’t have purchased them if he had known that they weren’t actually wing meat
By Hanna Seariac
This 2017 photo displays a Chipotle restaurant sign hanging in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Food
Chicken al Pastor comes to Chipotle
Chicken al pastor is now available at all Chipotle restaurants
By Hanna Seariac
Hands hold an Irish flag.
Food
What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day (that’s not just corned beef and cabbage)
Potatoes became one of the most popular ingredients in several dishes
By Hanna Seariac
Joe Exotic is the subject of Netflix’s wildly popular docuseries “Tiger King.”
Politics
Tiger King for U.S. president? Joe Exotic says he’s trying to ‘Make America Exotic Again’
Joe Exotic is on his second presidential run. Here’s a look back at the media personality’s political campaign stints
By Hanna Seariac
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