In the second devotional of the new semester, the first counselor to the living prophet President Dallin H. Oaks addressed the audience of BYU students sporting a new look to support this historic announcement. In what will come to be known as Official Declaration 7, President Oaks affirmed that the Lord had made known His will for the blessing of all the bare faces across … Continue reading “Prove All Things; Hold Fast to That Which Is Good” Counsels President Oaks at BYU Devotional

Brigham Young University’s annual campus climate survey reveals not-so-surprising data on retention rates. A question asked, “What is your primary reason for staying at BYU?” Among returning undergrads, 80% said it was because of ice cream in the vending machines. A follow-up question asked, “What are your other reasons for remaining at BYU? (Select all that apply).” Among those whose primary reason was ice cream, … Continue reading Bombshell Survey Reveals that 80% of BYU’s Retention Rate is Attributed to Ice Cream Vending Machines