Author: Gail Black

Life

Lehi freeway contractor compares construction to improving a ‘straight and narrow path’

After recent footage of the never-ending Lehi freeway construction was published, head contractor Larry Green spoke out about the decisions being made in the freeway construction. “With all the confusion in the world,” said Green, “we’re just trying to keep people on the ‘straight and narrow,’ you know?” Green cited the scriptures as his inspiration for his vision of the Lehi freeway, particularly the “Tree … Continue reading Lehi freeway contractor compares construction to improving a ‘straight and narrow path’

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News

Honor Code Office and large crowd of students release ad calling for civil disagreement

Inspired by the Utah governor candidates who have recently released ads “calling for civility,” the BYU Honor Code Office and BYU students came together to release ads of their own, although they had a different message in mind. Jim Year, a frequent honor code offender, made a statement explaining the purpose of their ads. “I know that I will never get along with the Honor … Continue reading Honor Code Office and large crowd of students release ad calling for civil disagreement

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News

Devoted Trump supporters now writing in Elder Gong’s name on presidential ballot

In a recent post on Donald Trump’s Instagram account, the news about the COVID-19 positive test result has sparked a flurry of comments, the majority of them being debates and arguments between the most passionate Instagram users. Several people who were loyal to Trump were apparently swayed by the debate, and expressed their reconsideration for their presidential vote. Several members of the Church of Jesus … Continue reading Devoted Trump supporters now writing in Elder Gong’s name on presidential ballot

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General Conference, News

Man claims to have received calling as General Conference ‘rumor extinguisher’

In preparation for the anticipated general conference weekend for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members around the world have shared their predictions and the rumors they’ve heard concerning what might be revealed in a few short days. These predictions resulted in many different blogs, YouTube channels, and Twitter accounts dedicated to convincing others of their beliefs in the rumors. However, the majority … Continue reading Man claims to have received calling as General Conference ‘rumor extinguisher’

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News

Provo insists bad air quality is a government hoax

The air quality in Utah was thought to have gotten worse from recent fires, but Provo residents insist on the idea that the poor air quality is simply another hoax, much like COVID-19. “We all know that social distancing doesn’t do anything,” said Jared Wright, a BYU student studying environmental science. “The reason why the air was thought to be bad was because the government … Continue reading Provo insists bad air quality is a government hoax

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