Category: News

Campus, Featured, Life, News

BYU Student with Too Much Self-Tanner Reports ‘Experiencing Racism’

A Brigham Young University (BYU) student has ignited a fiery debate on campus after boldly speaking out against racism following a self-tanning mishap. Unyielding in their conviction, Brighmah Kimball refuses to be silenced despite the unconventional circumstances surrounding her ordeal. The incident unfolded when Brighmah, driven by a desire for a radiant summer tan, decided to experiment with copious amounts of self-tanner. Little did she … Continue reading BYU Student with Too Much Self-Tanner Reports ‘Experiencing Racism’

Kayteigh Leigh
Featured, Life, News

Children’s Songbook Updated to Better Reflect Family Values

Parents and church leaders today often worry about whether children are truly aware of their identity as a son or daughter of God, and the God-endorsed nature of relationships. In order to make the Church’s stance on family values clearer, the Children’s Songbook used in Primary has seen multiple changes. Here are the biggest changes to some of the world’s most loved songs. “I Am … Continue reading Children’s Songbook Updated to Better Reflect Family Values

Kayteigh Leigh
Campus, Life, News, Provo

AAPI Month Credited with Educating 30+ BYU Students on the Existence of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders

As the month of May comes to a close, many BYU students are still unaware of the massive percentage of the world that Asians and Pacific Islanders make up. Thanks to May being Asian-American and Pacific Islander Month, though, BYU was able to introduce this concept to over 30 students. BYU, known for its outstanding academic programs and its ability to maintain a safe bubble … Continue reading AAPI Month Credited with Educating 30+ BYU Students on the Existence of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders

Kayteigh Leigh
Life, News, President Worthen

Kevin J. Worthen announces presidential campaign

Former BYU President Kevin J. Worthen is seeking a new form of presidency – that of the United States of America. Before his release on May 1, 2023, Worthen served as the President of BYU for nine years. Though the public was officially made aware of his release on March 21, an undisclosed source close to Worthen reveals “he’s been planning this for a while, … Continue reading Kevin J. Worthen announces presidential campaign

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Campus, Featured, News

BYU Introduces New AAVE Dialect Course for Upcoming Term

What is AAVE? For most Provo residents, it may be difficult to answer. Is that a campus building or a new streaming service? No. It’s BYU’s latest language course. For the last few months, the BYU Department of Linguistics and Office of Belonging have worked tirelessly in tandem to create AAVE 101. Still not sure what it is? That’s what the course is for, stupid—maybe … Continue reading BYU Introduces New AAVE Dialect Course for Upcoming Term

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