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Quorum of the Twelve and First Presidency Compete in a Turkey Bowl

Gratitude, spending time with family, and eating an obscene amount of food are all irreplaceable Thanksgiving traditions. This year, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency decided to add to this list of traditions with the All-American tradition of the turkey bowl. President Russell M. Nelson served as the referee for this exciting event.  The first team, “Homies in Christ”—made up of … Continue reading Quorum of the Twelve and First Presidency Compete in a Turkey Bowl

Kayteigh Leigh
Campus, Life, News, Sports

BYU Unveils New CougarTail, Tastes of Bitter Disappointment

For students and alumni of Brigham Young University, nothing says school spirit quite like shoving an eight-foot-long treat of sugar and dough down your gullet. The iconic maple-glazed donut known as the CougarTail has been a staple of Cougar Sports for years, whether enjoyed among friends or eaten solo over the slow course of a multi-hour game. For centuries this delectable dessert has been only … Continue reading BYU Unveils New CougarTail, Tastes of Bitter Disappointment

George Beard
Campus, News, Sports

BYU Security Team Chooses to Allow Rushing the Field rather than Work on the Sabbath Day

Last weekend’s BYU vs. Baylor game was a nail-biter… and not just in regard to the two missed field goals. When a tied score led to overtime, this Saturday night football game stretched past midnight and into the following morning: Sunday. While this is a common occurrence in the world of college football, what does it mean for the Lord’s University? It turned out to … Continue reading BYU Security Team Chooses to Allow Rushing the Field rather than Work on the Sabbath Day

George Beard
Campus, Featured, News, Sports

BYU Apologizes to Duke Volleyball Player with Coupon for Free Cougar Tail

BYU students, faculty, and fans were shocked this past weekend when a Duke volleyball player was repeatedly harassed and called a racial slur during a BYU women’s volleyball game. As one of the most diverse campuses in the state, where students have been heard saying things like, “I know a black person” and “I love Will Smith,” these actions seemed incongruent with BYU’s reputation. BYU … Continue reading BYU Apologizes to Duke Volleyball Player with Coupon for Free Cougar Tail

Carmen Sandeigo
Campus, Featured, President Worthen, Sports

Russia Declines Trade for Brad Wilcox and a CougarTail for Brittney Griner

When news broke that WNBA Star Brittney Griner had been taken captivate in Russia, hearts across the nation went out to her. But no one has tried to do more than the President of God’s University. President Kevin J. Worthen is an avid lover of the basketball. But somewhat surprisingly, his true love is the WNBA. “I love watching the tall women. They are so … Continue reading Russia Declines Trade for Brad Wilcox and a CougarTail for Brittney Griner

Bobby Zimmeruski