Ghost of MLK Thanks BYU for Ending Racism

Early this morning, the administration of BYU received an angelic message from on high. The benevolent Ghost of Martin Luther King Jr. proclaimed that “Brigham Young University has done more to combat racism than any other institution on the planet.” MLK’s ghost cited many examples of students from Utah finally encountering their first person of color. “Coming to BYU taught me that people of color … Continue reading Ghost of MLK Thanks BYU for Ending Racism

BYU Announces Devotional Lineup for Winter Semester 2025

Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty, staff and the greater BYU community attend the weekly devotional or forum address at the Marriott Center. Most devotionals and forums will be broadcast live on BYUtv, BYUtv.org (and archived for on-demand streaming), KBYU-TV 11, Classical 89 FM and BYU Radio and will be archived on speeches.byu.edu. Please plan to join with students and employees each Tuesday at … Continue reading BYU Announces Devotional Lineup for Winter Semester 2025

Provo Voices: Utah Beats BYU

Tonight the Utah Utes handed the previously-unbeaten BYU Cougars their first loss of the season. Reactions varied across Provo/BYU fandom:   “We were supposed to talk about tithing, but I just changed it to ‘mourning with those that mourn.’ I didn’t ask our Elders Quorum President, but I’m sure he’ll understand.” Danny McElfin – Elders Quorum 1st Counselor in the 456th Ward   “I’m just … Continue reading Provo Voices: Utah Beats BYU

Provo Voices: BYU Beats Utah

Tonight the BYU Cougars beat the Utah Utes ___ to move to 9-0. Reactions to the game were overall positive, but many have thoughts about the off-the-field effects in the wake of the big win.   “We were supposed to talk about tithing, but I just changed it to ‘Endure to the End.’ I didn’t ask our Elders Quorum President, but I’m sure he’ll understand.” … Continue reading Provo Voices: BYU Beats Utah

BYU Conservative Votes Blue to Rub It In Utah’s Face

Normally, Jenson McButton would vote Republican down the whole ticket. However, BYU doesn’t usually play Utah during the week of Election Day. Because the two are playing this week, Jenson can have no red anywhere in his life. “I’m a lifelong conservative, but I hate the University of Utah more than I hate Leftists,” said McButton. “Normally I love to say ‘Choose the Right’ on … Continue reading BYU Conservative Votes Blue to Rub It In Utah’s Face