Incensed Patron Upends Table of Chatty Students in HBLL Reading Room

The BYU Library, otherwise known as the HBLL (Harold B. Lee Library), has precious few quiet zones, limited to the 5th floor during times of no construction, the 2nd floor Reading Room or Periodicals, and the 1st floor Social Sciences Section. Students requiring enforced quiet study for concentration are limited to these three areas. Unfortunately, since these three areas have some of the greatest square … Continue reading Incensed Patron Upends Table of Chatty Students in HBLL Reading Room

BYU Student Guilt-Tripped Into Donating Last Five Dollars In His Bank Account for BYU Choose2Give

Ammon Walker, a BYU student, was walking through campus when a Choose2Give stand caught his eye. Choose2Give is a BYU event aimed at helping needy students through donations of other students. Ammon, a fully independent adult with no support from his parents, faced the temptation of his life when faced with the Choose2Give stand. “I was debating between supporting someone I don’t know with my … Continue reading BYU Student Guilt-Tripped Into Donating Last Five Dollars In His Bank Account for BYU Choose2Give

BYU Student Arrested After Shooting Campus Deer

The deer that roam Brigham Young University’s campus are generally appreciated by faculty and students alike. They mostly keep to themselves and are greatly enjoyed whenever seen. Multiple students walking on the south campus trail on the evening of February 13th reported seeing Colson Lowder, a junior in the construction management program, shoot a campus deer. “I had stopped to watch the deer, since it’s … Continue reading BYU Student Arrested After Shooting Campus Deer

BYU Student Receives Disability Waiver for Religion Credits

Brigham Young University has long required religion credits in order to graduate. These 14 religion credits usually amount to seven classes that must be spread out over the course of a degree. While many students have tried to find ways to excuse their religion credits, one student has managed to excuse himself from religion classes for good. John Smith was recently diagnosed with ADHD, which … Continue reading BYU Student Receives Disability Waiver for Religion Credits

Mission Presidents’ Handbook Updated to Include Matchmaking Protocols

President Oaks recently touted the sister missionary age requirement change as “part of the Lord’s plan to overcome the tendency of waiting until the late 20s to have a first marriage.” In light of this guidance, the Missionary Department has added a section to the mission leaders’ handbook, titled “Matchmaking in Missionary Life”. Relevant excerpts have been included below. “Mission presidents may use discretion to … Continue reading Mission Presidents’ Handbook Updated to Include Matchmaking Protocols