BYU Linguistics Department Launches Dialectology Study to Analyze “Relief Society Voice”
English-speaking members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, especially in Utah, are often accused of possessing a “Utah Accent”. However, women in the Church have an even more distinctive subset of the Utah Accent, known as the “Relief Society Voice”. While many members of the Church can attest to having heard the Relief Society Voice, no research has been done to study … Continue reading BYU Linguistics Department Launches Dialectology Study to Analyze “Relief Society Voice”
First Missionaries Called to Space Following UFO Hearings
Following the bombshell Congressional hearings on UFOs last week, reports have surfaced of prospective missionaries receiving interstellar calls to serve. The first to receive such a commission has been confirmed to be Charley Burningham, of Castle Rock, Colorado. Charley’s bishop, Joshua Brady, was unsurprised by the news. “Charley has always been a unique boy,” said Bishop Brady. “Growing up, his favorite scripture was Facsimile Two … Continue reading First Missionaries Called to Space Following UFO Hearings
Success of Pioneer Parody “Go West” prompts exclusive Winter Quarters showing
With unprecedented support for this new film taking Utah theaters by storm, cosplaying die-hard fans now have the exciting opportunity to trek across the country for a miserable yet potentially faith-filled experience in Nebraska. Heating, food, and transportation will not be provided to give movie goers the opportunity to live (and maybe die) like their favorite Go West heroes. With the success of Go West … Continue reading Success of Pioneer Parody “Go West” prompts exclusive Winter Quarters showing
“No Gambling” Says University Forcing Students to Gamble
Gambling is illegal in the state of Utah. In fact, it’s one of only six US states to not have a state run lottery. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially condemns gambling, going so far as to say in the General Handbook that “The Church is against all gambling of any kind, including lotteries.” President Dallin H. Oaks said that “There can … Continue reading “No Gambling” Says University Forcing Students to Gamble
BYU Men in STEM Voice Opinions on Women in STEM
For a person studying a science in college, it can get exhausting hearing about all the attention placed on women. We interviewed men in the computer science, math, and engineering departments to see how BYU really feels about the influx of women into the STEM fields. Here are ten of the most impactful quotes. Dallyn Steighvensyn: “I respect women in STEM completely. However, they always … Continue reading BYU Men in STEM Voice Opinions on Women in STEM