In the folklore of Latter-day Saints, there are some figures who are mysterious and yet intimately known. They perform unexpected miracles. Four of their order exist. The Three Nephites are well known to faithful Alternate Universe readers and take many guises. More prominent, and thus more occluded, is John the Beloved–who has now revealed himself. An unassuming, nice Jewish boy who delivers the people of … Continue reading John the Beloved Secretly BYU QB?
Recently, reports have been circulating of a very vocal group of male BYU students who are very concerned about balls. With their friends, ball talk. Between classes, they exchange ball stories. Highlight reels of balls on their Explore pages. It’s all ball games, ball tricks, ball up top. Balls, balls, balls. “The only thing my fiancé wants to talk about is ball games,” complained Emma … Continue reading Provo Men Obsessed With Balls
It is perhaps the most enduring ritual of a Provo YSA ward. Classes are settled in. Hefty callings are inflicted. Then comes the primping, the preening, the peacocking. After all, it is the weekly chance to see your fellow ward members trying to look their best. For years, BYU students have been turning Sundays into runways. Reader, it is a doozy this semester. This morning, … Continue reading Runway Sunday Strikes Again
Friday evening, BYU President C. Shane Reese quoted Kendrick Lamar at a dinner for first generation graduates. “To quote one of the greatest lyricists of all time, Kendrick Lamar, ‘Be humble,’” said Reese. Reese, himself a first-generation college graduate, then used Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” to illustrate the principle of humility. This is within the range of normal behavior for the university president. Reese is famously engaged … Continue reading C. Shane Reese Quotes Kendrick Lamar to First-Gen Graduates
History was made in Omaha on Thursday as a BYU basketball player declared that he would lead the university to paradise and a National Championship before their first March Madness game. “No one in this room can stand against me,” declared point guard Dallin Hall as he took center court before Thursday’s game. “Your mothers warned you about my coming. Fear the moment.” Mark Pope, … Continue reading Dallin Hall Declared Lisan al-Gaib
