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BYU Benson Building to be Renamed the “Benson Boone” Building 

A mystical, magical moment in BYU history, the Benson building will be renamed in the singer’s honor to celebrate his new album. Driving down I-15, there are several billboards advertising Benson Boone’s upcoming American Heart Tour. What drivers may not have noticed, however, is the fine print at the bottom of the billboard, which says, “BYU Benson Boone Building coming soon.”  Just yesterday, BYU announced … Continue reading BYU Benson Building to be Renamed the “Benson Boone” Building 

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Featured, News, Provo

Zendaya Will Buy Her Wedding Dress from Affordable Bridal on University Avenue

  We got the inside scoop on Zendaya’s upcoming nuptials, and they’re even more fabulous and Utahan than we could have ever hoped. Zendaya was seen at the Met Gala this month, once again flashing her $200,000 engagement ring. “Tomdaya” fans were thrilled by the news of her engagement to movie star Tom Holland earlier this year. However, these devoted shippers were disappointed when People … Continue reading Zendaya Will Buy Her Wedding Dress from Affordable Bridal on University Avenue

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BYU Film Announces David O. McKay Monkey Biopic

December of last year saw the release of of Better Man, a biopic of English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams in which he is portrayed as a computer-generated chimpanzee. Spurred on by the critical success of that film, BYU’s film department has announced its intentions to give the same treatment to the Church’s ninth prophet. Holy Man: The David O. MonKay Story, due for release this September, … Continue reading BYU Film Announces David O. McKay Monkey Biopic

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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”

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Life, News, Provo

Deseret Book Announces Lonely Ghost Collaboration

Deseret Book has officially announced the release of a spiritually centered Lonely Ghost spring collection. Holy Hipsters everywhere are practically foaming at the mouth. All is lonely in Zion! The Christian indie folk of Provo are absolutely thrilled for the Seagull Book x Lonely Gost spring collection.  “This launch is really going to be great for Love, Share, Invite,” says brand representative and ward mission … Continue reading Deseret Book Announces Lonely Ghost Collaboration

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