Author: Donald Cherry

Campus

BYU COVID Tracing App to Play Ute Fight Song Whenever Students Get Too Close

In an effort to encourage social distancing, BYU has approved a modification to the “Healthy Together” contract tracing app. According to sources, the app will play the University of Utah fight song whenever students are detected within 6 feet of each other. “We did a little research and figured out that the most effective way to keep students away from each other was to play … Continue reading BYU COVID Tracing App to Play Ute Fight Song Whenever Students Get Too Close

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Campus

Student suing BYU settles for Aloha Plate gift card

Earlier this month, BYU student Chase Hiatt filed a lawsuit against BYU regarding the quality of online learning in an effort to receive a partial refund of his tuition. Hiatt was enrolled during the winter semester when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and classes went online. He believes that the learning was “subpar in practically every aspect,” but he did still enroll in classes for spring … Continue reading Student suing BYU settles for Aloha Plate gift card

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Sports

BYU Football Team to Join Pop Warner Little League for 2020 Season

BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe announced today that BYU will be playing a full fall football schedule against a collection of Pop Warner Little League teams from Utah Valley. “It seems that the most important thing is that the team plays a full season and we see a good opportunity to do so by making a change in our schedule for the upcoming year.” said … Continue reading BYU Football Team to Join Pop Warner Little League for 2020 Season

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General Conference, Life, News

LDS Republicans Attend Pence’s “General Conference” in Arizona

Earlier this week, Vice President Mike Pence held a series of speeches in Arizona seeking to rally the support of the LDS community. These events were well attended by many Latter-Day Saints seeking words of counsel and comfort from their trusted religious leaders. “Hearing the words that Elder Pence…. I mean Vice President Pence spoke was such a witness to me that he really is … Continue reading LDS Republicans Attend Pence’s “General Conference” in Arizona

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BYU Voices

BYU Requires Masks on Campus – What do you think?

BYU will require masks on campus this fall. What do you think? “I look forward to telling everyone my opinion on masks even if they didn’t bring it up.” Heather Doubtsworth – Facebook Pandemic Researcher  “People always say my eyes are my best feature, so I’m glad the rest of my face won’t get in the way this year.” Chaz Lifterson – Irish Republican Army … Continue reading BYU Requires Masks on Campus – What do you think?

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