BYU Store Unveils Partnership with “Spirit Rings”

In an effort to promote greater health and worthiness among the local student body, the BYU Store has announced a new product available: Spirit Rings. These will provide students with valuable information about their heart rate, sleep patterns, and testimony strength, among other statistics.  Spirit Rings CEO, John Aura, said that the rings offer more in depth information than just a few health stats.  “These … Continue reading BYU Store Unveils Partnership with “Spirit Rings”

Saints Vs. Sinners: Members With Wallpapers of Faith Really Are More Holy 

What’s on your lock screen? Is it a quote from our living prophet? Is it the scripture you’re to “ponderize” for the week? Maybe it’s a gorgeous shot of your favorite temple, or an inspiring photo of Jesus. If you’re a little more secular, perhaps you’ve settled for a picture of your wife or family. And if you’re downright sinful, it’s none of these things.  … Continue reading Saints Vs. Sinners: Members With Wallpapers of Faith Really Are More Holy 

Student film major distraught after relief society lesson did not pass the Bechdel test

After attending second hour on Sunday, Enya Erinberg, a junior in the BYU media arts program, was shocked that the Relief Society discussion did not align with progressive Hollywood values. In a defiant rage, Erinberg stated, “The only topic of conversation was Jesus and President Nelson. You’d think that a room full of women could find something better to do than gossip about men.” Although … Continue reading Student film major distraught after relief society lesson did not pass the Bechdel test

5 LDS References You Might Have Missed in “A Minecraft Movie”

A Minecraft Movie, in theaters today, continues the distinct cinematic stylings of filmmaker and BYU graduate Jared Hess in multiple ways, including the use of references to his Latter-Day Saint faith. While the video game-based blockbuster may not be as thoroughly influenced by LDS culture as Hess’s magnum opus Napoleon Dynamite, it still manages to pack in some impressive nods to the Lord’s Church. Without … Continue reading 5 LDS References You Might Have Missed in “A Minecraft Movie”