Cosmo Cougar officially joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints this weekend. Some readers may be surprised to find out that Cosmo was not already a member, but Cosmo had never indicated either way. If not previously a member, how did Cosmo Cougar become the mascot for the Church-owned school? Cosmo has a brother, Carlo, who joined the Church and attended BYU. Cosmo … Continue reading Cosmo Gets Baptized
When people think of BYU, they often think of academic excellence, soberness, religion, and just a sprinkle of polygamy. Due to the recent success of many athletes who have come out of BYU, our religious institution is slowly becoming known as an athletic powerhouse. Who else produces the sheer amount of skinny white guys who can run for long distances like us, huh? As a … Continue reading Where Are Some of BYU’s Most Famous Athletes Now?
Gratitude, spending time with family, and eating an obscene amount of food are all irreplaceable Thanksgiving traditions. This year, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency decided to add to this list of traditions with the All-American tradition of the turkey bowl. President Russell M. Nelson served as the referee for this exciting event. The first team, “Homies in Christ”—made up of … Continue reading Quorum of the Twelve and First Presidency Compete in a Turkey Bowl
For students and alumni of Brigham Young University, nothing says school spirit quite like shoving an eight-foot-long treat of sugar and dough down your gullet. The iconic maple-glazed donut known as the CougarTail has been a staple of Cougar Sports for years, whether enjoyed among friends or eaten solo over the slow course of a multi-hour game. For centuries this delectable dessert has been only … Continue reading BYU Unveils New CougarTail, Tastes of Bitter Disappointment
Last weekend’s BYU vs. Baylor game was a nail-biter… and not just in regard to the two missed field goals. When a tied score led to overtime, this Saturday night football game stretched past midnight and into the following morning: Sunday. While this is a common occurrence in the world of college football, what does it mean for the Lord’s University? It turned out to … Continue reading BYU Security Team Chooses to Allow Rushing the Field rather than Work on the Sabbath Day
