President Worthen Realizes He Made Too Much Guac for Spring Term Kickoff Party

Upon arriving at the annual campus-wide Spring term kickoff party on Friday, university president Kevin J. Worthen quickly realized that he had brought way too much of his signature homemade guacamole. “I always forget to adjust my recipe from when I make a batch at the start of Fall.” Worthen chuckled to himself while handing out gallon jugs of guac to the 11 students attending, … Continue reading President Worthen Realizes He Made Too Much Guac for Spring Term Kickoff Party

BYU to Make Changes to Honor Code in Response to Student-lead Protests

After hard-working students spent hours organizing events and standing out in unfriendly weather, the BYU administration has finally agreed to makes changes to the Honor Code. “Ok, ok, we’ll do it,” said Dan Johnson, head of the Honor Code Office, at a press conference following the demonstration “I guess we’ll make some changes. We would like to announce that when writing, you will no longer … Continue reading BYU to Make Changes to Honor Code in Response to Student-lead Protests

Heartbroken Conference Rumor Believers Abandon Tent City Outside Orem Starbucks

Following another inspirational weekend of General Conference, disappointed rumor believers are now packing up the small tent city they set up out front of a rundown Orem Starbucks. “We’re honestly still shook that nothing changed.” related coffee-hungry Craig Zimmerman, tossing a sleeping bag into the back of the family mini van as rain poured down, “My friend’s credible sources must be having serious trust issues … Continue reading Heartbroken Conference Rumor Believers Abandon Tent City Outside Orem Starbucks

BREAKING: BYU Announces Changes That Will Help Students Relive the 1950s to Match Standards Set By the Honor Code Office.

Major changes to the campus at Brigham Young University were announced by President Kevin J. Worthen at a press conference this afternoon, following the Saturday morning session of General Conference. “The goal of these changes is to remind students of what we at BYU believe were the Golden Years: the 1950’s. The Honor Code Office is already doing a wonderful job of keeping students’ behavior … Continue reading BREAKING: BYU Announces Changes That Will Help Students Relive the 1950s to Match Standards Set By the Honor Code Office.

Opinion: Why The Honor Code Office Shouldn’t Back Down

I’m concerned about BYU, especially the way the BYU Honor Code Office has fallen under so much public scrutiny lately. While I admit that some of its investigative practices can sometimes cross the line, we are missing the point if we don’t recognize the good of the Honor Code Office. I think it would be helpful at this time to consider some of the benefits … Continue reading Opinion: Why The Honor Code Office Shouldn’t Back Down