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BYU Linguistics Department Launches Dialectology Study to Analyze “Relief Society Voice”

English-speaking members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, especially in Utah, are often accused of possessing a “Utah Accent”. However, women in the Church have an even more distinctive subset of the Utah Accent, known as the “Relief Society Voice”. While many members of the Church can attest to having heard the Relief Society Voice, no research has been done to study … Continue reading BYU Linguistics Department Launches Dialectology Study to Analyze “Relief Society Voice”

Kayteigh Leigh
Campus

BYU Men in STEM Voice Opinions on Women in STEM

For a person studying a science in college, it can get exhausting hearing about all the attention placed on women. We interviewed men in the computer science, math, and engineering departments to see how BYU really feels about the influx of women into the STEM fields. Here are ten of the most impactful quotes. Dallyn Steighvensyn: “I respect women in STEM completely. However, they always … Continue reading BYU Men in STEM Voice Opinions on Women in STEM

Kayteigh Leigh
Campus, Featured, News

BYU Demographics to Raise from 98% White to 99% White due to Affirmative Action Decision

Last week, in a ruling that sent shockwaves through workplaces and educational institutions across the nation, the Supreme Court declared affirmative action unconstitutional. This decision, though celebrated by some, dealt a blow to diversity, inclusion, and the potential for cultural growth in America. One college directly affected by this landmark ruling is BYU, which has been forced to make changes to its admissions practices. In … Continue reading BYU Demographics to Raise from 98% White to 99% White due to Affirmative Action Decision

Kayteigh Leigh
Campus, Life

Student Spends Reading Day Catching Up on Cousins’ Mission Emails

Reading Day is a day set aside for reading. Most people are smart about it and choose to study for finals, but this term, Krystinn Smith has only two finals. She realized that four of her cousins are returning from missions in a few weeks, but she still hasn’t read a single email. “They are literally so redundant. There are pacing issues, and there’s little … Continue reading Student Spends Reading Day Catching Up on Cousins’ Mission Emails

Renesmee
Campus, Featured, Life

Hottest Statues on BYU Campus

If you’ve ever suppressed sexual thoughts when walking by any of these fine figures, rest assured you’re not alone.   Po the Panda Once under fire for promoting unrealistic beauty standards, this white-hot likeness of the Dragon Warrior himself has become something of a sex symbol on campus.   Barefoot Cosmo You can either admit that you’re attracted to him or you can keep lying … Continue reading Hottest Statues on BYU Campus

Lisa Simpson