BYU Prepares to Add Surprise Rice Purity Test in Addition to COVID-19 Testing

University officials announced on Monday that BYU will begin student COVID-19 screening tests from Nov. 18 through Nov. 21. While the test will not be mandatory, BYU encouraged students who have not tested positive for the virus within the last 90 days to get tested. As luck would have it, that happens to be almost every single student on campus. As a result, BYU and … Continue reading BYU Prepares to Add Surprise Rice Purity Test in Addition to COVID-19 Testing

Honor Code Office and large crowd of students release ad calling for civil disagreement

Inspired by the Utah governor candidates who have recently released ads “calling for civility,” the BYU Honor Code Office and BYU students came together to release ads of their own, although they had a different message in mind. Jim Year, a frequent honor code offender, made a statement explaining the purpose of their ads. “I know that I will never get along with the Honor … Continue reading Honor Code Office and large crowd of students release ad calling for civil disagreement

People Behind “Keeping Faith at BYU” Release Manifesto Detailing how BYU Should be Run, Accidentally Recreate BYU Idaho

Keeping Faith at BYU (KFaB) is a self-proclaimed non-profit organization that compiles stories of non-doctrinal indoctrination on Utah’s BYU campus. After several weeks, and nearly 30 posts, the activists behind the account have released a manifesto in which they outline the way that BYU ought to operate.  A KFaB spokesperson said, “The only way to save BYU at this point is for them to follow … Continue reading People Behind “Keeping Faith at BYU” Release Manifesto Detailing how BYU Should be Run, Accidentally Recreate BYU Idaho

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?’