Elder Bednar wears Utah Jazz sweatpants during meeting

At the end of an online stake training meeting with the American Fork West Stake, Elder David A. Bednar revealed that he was actually wearing Utah Jazz sweatpants with his white shirt and tie. He explained, “It’s NBA All-Star Weekend and I have to rep my squad – especially after Gobert and Spida got disrespected like that in the draft.” Reactions varied among the members … Continue reading Elder Bednar wears Utah Jazz sweatpants during meeting

Opinion: The Umbrella Thing Was Very Cool and Based Actually

BYU student John Bell, also known as @thedanitebowieknife on Twitter, shared his thoughts on Color the Campus, and surrounding events that took place yesterday.  “Not that I pay attention to these things, but it feels like wearing clothes with a clear political agenda doesn’t have a place on campus.” he added that “BYU is supposed to be a safe space for members, but stuff like … Continue reading Opinion: The Umbrella Thing Was Very Cool and Based Actually

BYU Offers Each Student One Free Taco Bell Baja Blast Freeze to Compensate for Canceled Summer Study Abroad Programs

Early last week, BYU International Study released their decision to once again cancel all Summer study abroad programs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Unsurprisingly, this announcement has left many students grieved, as they pack away their sombreros and chopsticks for a later day. In response to the low spirits, the International Study Program pulled some strings and came up with their idea of a … Continue reading BYU Offers Each Student One Free Taco Bell Baja Blast Freeze to Compensate for Canceled Summer Study Abroad Programs

The Three Nephites Announce Split, Hiatus to Turn Permanent

What was originally thought to be a temporary hiatus has now been announced to be a permanent break-up. Fans couldn’t be more upset to see their favorite trio go their separate ways.  “There aren’t any hard feelings,” Kumen said in an interview, “but we’ve been working together for what, 2, 3 thousand years now, and I think it’s healthy to take a break.” Kumen, who … Continue reading The Three Nephites Announce Split, Hiatus to Turn Permanent

Honor Code Office Restricts Beard-Patterned Masks

Brigham Young University has long had a policy of requiring men to be clean-shaven. The BYU Dress and Grooming Standards state that “men are expected to be clean-shaven; beards are not acceptable.” Recently, however, some students have been attempting to side step this rule in a creative new way. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone on campus is required to wear a mask while indoors … Continue reading Honor Code Office Restricts Beard-Patterned Masks