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Featured, Life, News, Provo

Provo YSA Relief Societies Announce New Members Must “Rush to Zion”

YSA Relief Societies in Provo will no longer be assigning wards based on members’ addresses and will instead use a screening process similar to sorority recruitment. This process will take place over the span of a week, nicknamed “Rush to Zion Week”. Freshmen will visit with Relief Societies during this time and the week will culminate in a grand reveal of Relief Society Matches on … Continue reading Provo YSA Relief Societies Announce New Members Must “Rush to Zion”

Kayteigh Leigh
Campus, Featured, News, Sports

BYU Apologizes to Duke Volleyball Player with Coupon for Free Cougar Tail

BYU students, faculty, and fans were shocked this past weekend when a Duke volleyball player was repeatedly harassed and called a racial slur during a BYU women’s volleyball game. As one of the most diverse campuses in the state, where students have been heard saying things like, “I know a black person” and “I love Will Smith,” these actions seemed incongruent with BYU’s reputation. BYU … Continue reading BYU Apologizes to Duke Volleyball Player with Coupon for Free Cougar Tail

Carmen Sandeigo
Campus, Featured, News

Bombshell Survey Reveals that 80% of BYU’s Retention Rate is Attributed to Ice Cream Vending Machines

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

Renesmee
Life, News

New Study Shows Modesty Outlets Outnumber Mental Health Facilities in Utah

Utah- a state ranked 50th in access to mental health care and a population full of mentally ill people. But at least they’re all wearing square neck, puffy sleeve, knee-length floral dresses! A recent study shows that modesty outlets have officially outnumbered mental health facilities in Utah, a reflection in how maybe retail therapy is the real cure. We sat down with researcher and mental … Continue reading New Study Shows Modesty Outlets Outnumber Mental Health Facilities in Utah

Sue Sylvester
Campus, Disney, Grayscale, Life, News

Honor Code Office Bans Barbie Movies

The all-powerful, historically Orwellian Honor Code Office held a meeting to counsel with each other about additional censorship. An administrator suggested 21st century Disney movies because of the apparent drama, and one committee member offhandedly complained about his granddaughter’s obsession with Barbie movies. He said that he was “appalled” to see such monstrosities as rainbows, glitter, and dancing animals. So, the committee decided to watch … Continue reading Honor Code Office Bans Barbie Movies

Renesmee