Presidents Worthen and Tuminez Continue Show of Solidarity as UVU Adopts BYU Honor Code

After yesterday’s letter from the Presidents of BYU and UVU, the universities have decided to continue to show a united front to students by having UVU begin enforcing the BYU Honor Code among its own students.  The official letter to students stated that they were concerned with “not only your spiritual well-being but also of those in the local community.” It goes on to say … Continue reading Presidents Worthen and Tuminez Continue Show of Solidarity as UVU Adopts BYU Honor Code

First FHE of the Semester Rapidly Turns into Group Therapy Session

Last night BYU students were finally able to return to Family Home Evening after it was shut down all summer due to COVID-19. Grayden Tanner stated that he initially “didn’t have strong expectations” as he was attending a new ward in King Henry. Tanner, however, was caught off guard when Zackary Benson, one of his group leaders, expressed to everyone that as their new FHE … Continue reading First FHE of the Semester Rapidly Turns into Group Therapy Session

BYU announces campus shutdown to begin this weekend

The number of COVID-19 cases have been rising despite the promises students made to be safe, smart, and to follow the regulations that had been set. Because of the recent outbreaks, BYU has just announced their decision to switch fully to remote learning. “It’s really sad that we have to do this,” said Karen Winters, BYU coronavirus specialist. “We were hopeful that we would be … Continue reading BYU announces campus shutdown to begin this weekend

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BYU Student Thanks Pandemic for Allowing Him to “Manspread”

McCabe McKellar, a 21 year-old BYU student, posted a video tribute to COVID-19 on Instagram earlier today. In the tribute he thanked COVID-19 and the global pandemic for allowing him to manspread anywhere he goes. He said that this crisis has changed his life for the better: “So many new opportunities have opened up for me! I can manspread on the bus, at airports, and … Continue reading BYU Student Thanks Pandemic for Allowing Him to “Manspread”