Author: Albert Camus

Campus

After Speaking on Race in Devotional, Follicly-Challenged Elder Oaks Adds “Bald Lives Matter”

In BYU’s Tuesday Devotional, Elder Oaks covered many topics, including race relations. While speaking about racial tensions in the U.S. Elder Oaks made the bold statement “black lives matter,” and in an equally bold move, used the dictionary to define racism.  Later on in his devotional, many thought that he was repeating the earlier phrase when Oaks said, “bald lives matter.” More questions were raised … Continue reading After Speaking on Race in Devotional, Follicly-Challenged Elder Oaks Adds “Bald Lives Matter”

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Karl G. Maeser Weighs in on Academic Honesty: “Place an exam on Proctorio–video monitored, verified ID and location–there is a possibility that I will cheat in some way or another, but put an exam on Learning Suite, and have me give my honor to not use my notes. Can I cheat on this exam? No, never! I’d die first!”

Prominent, and deceased, LDS educator Karl G. Maeser gave his thoughts on academic honesty during this semester’s midterm season. He also went into detail about how exactly he would get away with cheating on a Proctorio exam. It came as little surprise to BYU students and faculty when Maeser spoke about honor and the importance of keeping your word. He commented on the total lack … Continue reading Karl G. Maeser Weighs in on Academic Honesty: “Place an exam on Proctorio–video monitored, verified ID and location–there is a possibility that I will cheat in some way or another, but put an exam on Learning Suite, and have me give my honor to not use my notes. Can I cheat on this exam? No, never! I’d die first!”

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Life

Local Relief Society President only thanked by one of the ten COVID-struck members that she ministered to, says, “Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?”

Mckynlee Jensen, Relief Society President in the Provo YSA 182nd ward, spent the last several weeks texting uplifting conference quotes and delivering baked goods to members of her ward in quarantine.  Despite her ministering to nearly a dozen different people, only one of them reached out to thank her after recovering.  She was reportedly “touched” that ward clerk Luke Hatch thanked her personally, but confused … Continue reading Local Relief Society President only thanked by one of the ten COVID-struck members that she ministered to, says, “Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?”

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News

Cosmo the Cougar Called Upon to Disavow Acts of Cougar Caught on Tape

BYU critics and fans alike are calling for Cosmo the Cougar to disavow the “heinous and criminal” actions of another cougar over the weekend. Video footage was leaked wherein a mountain lion, better known as a “cougar” stalked and harassed a man for several minutes.  BYU has been able to confirm that the animal depicted is not in fact beloved mascot Cosmo the cougar, but … Continue reading Cosmo the Cougar Called Upon to Disavow Acts of Cougar Caught on Tape

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Campus

All Five Students Who Still Come to Campus “very inconvenienced by construction”

Brigham Young University has been undergoing several construction projects this semester, much to the dismay of all 5 students who still attend class in person.  According to a recent census, there are more construction workers than students physically on campus due to more and more classes moving online and numerous construction projects. Allie Lochlan said that she has to “leave early for every class because … Continue reading All Five Students Who Still Come to Campus “very inconvenienced by construction”

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