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Campus

Inspired by Seattle’s CHAZ, BYU Students Establish Provo Free Agency Zone

Although Seattle’s Capital Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), also known as Capital Hill Organized Protest (CHOP), is no longer active, it inspired a number of other “zones” and protests.  One of the more surprising copycat zones is currently operating on the campus of Brigham Young University. The Provo Free Agency Zone (PFAZ) claims to be an Honor Code-free zone, where students are self-policing. PFAZ is located … Continue reading Inspired by Seattle’s CHAZ, BYU Students Establish Provo Free Agency Zone

Albert Camus
Campus

BYU Police Thrilled to No Longer Be in the Spotlight for Police Misconduct

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, police departments across the country are being scrutinized. Citizens are demanding changes be made to how exactly officers protect and serve their communities. Utah is no exception; protests against police misconduct have continued throughout the state, and BYU police couldn’t be happier. “It’s such a relief,” said BYU police chief Rile Leafed. “Now that the attention … Continue reading BYU Police Thrilled to No Longer Be in the Spotlight for Police Misconduct

Johnny Swift
Campus

Lockdown Marriage Prep, Floral Mask Design Among 20+ New Classes to Be Offered this Fall at BYU

In a recent press release, BYU announced: “In an increasing effort to help our students adjust to this ever-changing world, we have decided to offer over 20 new classes.” New classes will be offered in almost every department. The Marriott School of Business will be holding a seminar series on appropriate Zoom backgrounds. Freshman McKinley Romney is reportedly most excited about taking Ethics of Toilet … Continue reading Lockdown Marriage Prep, Floral Mask Design Among 20+ New Classes to Be Offered this Fall at BYU

Cameron Frye
Campus

BYU Remote Classes Will be Delivered Without the Use of Internet

Brigham Young University has recently announced a variety of online classes for the fall semester, but some professors are standing by their refusal to use technology. Since learning that they would not be able to teach in-person classes, a group of the most esteemed and senior professors have now released plans for remote classes that will not include technological usage. These plans include teaching through … Continue reading BYU Remote Classes Will be Delivered Without the Use of Internet

Gail Black
Campus, Life

BYU refuses to drop ACT/SAT admission requirements; adds Old Testament themed obstacle course to application

Due to the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges and universities across the US have dropped the standardized testing requirement from their admissions process. BYU is not one of these schools. In a statement issued on Thursday, the school announced that the ACT/SAT was here to stay. A representative for the university also mentioned that the administration felt that more requirements were necessary. These additional requirements … Continue reading BYU refuses to drop ACT/SAT admission requirements; adds Old Testament themed obstacle course to application

Liz Lemon