Tag: COVID-19

Campus

BYU professors quit over the lack of prevention promises

Along with many teachers resigning all over Utah, 82% of BYU professors have announced their resignation in the past week. The majority of them have cited the lack of an unbreakable vow to never contract COVID-19 as the main reason for their resignation. Not having such a binding oath in place was apparently a huge safety hazard. “I don’t think masks are really necessary,” said … Continue reading BYU professors quit over the lack of prevention promises

Gail Black
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

Donald Cherry
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?

Donald Cherry
Campus

Student Does Not Intend to Shave Beard for Fall Semester: ‘How Will They Know What’s Under My Facemask?’

Steven Meyers* has been growing out his beard while attending BYU summer classes online and has no intention of shaving it when he returns in the Fall. Meyers claims he’s been getting a lot more attention on Mutual, and that girls “totally dig” his new look. He also likes the look personally. “It’s not just about the ladies, although a fulfilling dating life doesn’t hurt, … Continue reading Student Does Not Intend to Shave Beard for Fall Semester: ‘How Will They Know What’s Under My Facemask?’

Albert Camus
Life, News

Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

The Saratoga Springs 116th ward was “devasted” when they realized they would have to cancel Trek 2020. Fortunately, ward leadership was able to convert the entire 2-day, 20-mile handcart trek into a digital event that the whole ward could participate in from the comfort of their own homes. “Everyone seemed so upset when we announced on the ward Facebook page that trek would be cancelled. … Continue reading Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

Warren Dusenberry