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BYU Linguistics Department Launches Dialectology Study to Analyze “Relief Society Voice”

English-speaking members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, especially in Utah, are often accused of possessing a “Utah Accent”. However, women in the Church have an even more distinctive subset of the Utah Accent, known as the “Relief Society Voice”. While many members of the Church can attest to having heard the Relief Society Voice, no research has been done to study … Continue reading BYU Linguistics Department Launches Dialectology Study to Analyze “Relief Society Voice”

Kayteigh Leigh
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First Missionaries Called to Space Following UFO Hearings

Following the bombshell Congressional hearings on UFOs last week, reports have surfaced of prospective missionaries receiving interstellar calls to serve. The first to receive such a commission has been confirmed to be Charley Burningham, of Castle Rock, Colorado. Charley’s bishop, Joshua Brady, was unsurprised by the news. “Charley has always been a unique boy,” said Bishop Brady. “Growing up, his favorite scripture was Facsimile Two … Continue reading First Missionaries Called to Space Following UFO Hearings

Paul Atreides
Featured

“No Gambling” Says University Forcing Students to Gamble

Gambling is illegal in the state of Utah. In fact, it’s one of only six US states to not have a state run lottery. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially condemns gambling, going so far as to say in the General Handbook that “The Church is against all gambling of any kind, including lotteries.” President Dallin H. Oaks said that “There can … Continue reading “No Gambling” Says University Forcing Students to Gamble

Barbie
Campus

BYU Men in STEM Voice Opinions on Women in STEM

For a person studying a science in college, it can get exhausting hearing about all the attention placed on women. We interviewed men in the computer science, math, and engineering departments to see how BYU really feels about the influx of women into the STEM fields. Here are ten of the most impactful quotes. Dallyn Steighvensyn: “I respect women in STEM completely. However, they always … Continue reading BYU Men in STEM Voice Opinions on Women in STEM

Kayteigh Leigh
Life, News

Summer Salespeople Using Missionaries As Tool to Find Receptive Neighbors

This summer, many BYU students have hit the streets hoping to score gold and sell pest control to people who have no need for it. However, finding people who will fall for the scam is difficult. Most people will readily reject anyone selling preposterous pesticides. However, summer salesmen in Modesto, California have found a way to increase their door-knocking success: tailing the missionaries. An average … Continue reading Summer Salespeople Using Missionaries As Tool to Find Receptive Neighbors

Kayteigh Leigh