In Extraordinary Hour-Long Call, BYU Student Pressures Professor to Find 11,780 More Points to Add to Grade
Student Danny Todd reportedly reached out to Professor Ralph Bradley on Learning Suite 18 times before finally getting a hold of him on his private Facebook account. His multiple messages included claims, without evidence, that another student in the class had received “100 percent” of all of the points on every assignment, and that his final exam had actually been taken by a dead person. … Continue reading In Extraordinary Hour-Long Call, BYU Student Pressures Professor to Find 11,780 More Points to Add to Grade
LDS Church to Help Fund Stimulus Package—By Sending All Eligible Citizens a Copy of The Pearl of Great Price
According to an announcement made earlier this week, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be helping the United States government with the proposed stimulus bill. The church will be helping by sending a free copy of the “Pearl of Great Price” to every citizen who is eligible to receive a stimulus check. Beau Bingham, a church spokesperson, said, “This is a great … Continue reading LDS Church to Help Fund Stimulus Package—By Sending All Eligible Citizens a Copy of The Pearl of Great Price
Christmas Miracle? Hotel Clerk Denies Lodging to Young Pregnant Couple
In an incredible story of the spirit of Christmas, a young pregnant couple, Jack and Molly, were refused entry from a Best Western due to the hotel being at capacity. Jack, whose car broke down on his way to visit his family for the holidays said, “I was just trying to find a place for Molly and I to sleep, she’s nine months pregnant.” When … Continue reading Christmas Miracle? Hotel Clerk Denies Lodging to Young Pregnant Couple
President Worthen Celebrates End of Semester with Hunt of the Prized Duck-Pond Mallard
As students rushed to submit their final exams and projects by midnight last night, President Kevin J. Worthen saddled up for his bi-annual hunt of the duck pond’s prized mallard. Sources close to BYU’s 13th president confirm that this tradition has helped Kevin unwind from the pressures of work for many years. “During finals week, Dad’s eyes start to glaze over a bit.” explains his … Continue reading President Worthen Celebrates End of Semester with Hunt of the Prized Duck-Pond Mallard
LDS Church announces 30 New Books of Scripture Including ‘Spin-Offs’ of the Book of Mormon
The church announced 10 “spin-offs” from the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, including the Book of Gidgiddoni, the Book of Benjamin, and the Doctrine of Martin Harris. These books will overlap with the stories that they come from, but also explore the inner lives and adventures of these formerly minor “characters” in core LDS doctrine. Additionally, a remake of The Book of Moses … Continue reading LDS Church announces 30 New Books of Scripture Including ‘Spin-Offs’ of the Book of Mormon