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BYU Adlab Takes A Unique Approach To Religion

17 May 2018
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C Barnett

Students Wanted To Create A Non-Biased View Of Mormonism The topic of religion is becoming one of the most difficult to broach in the modern day. Religion faces the ongoing battle of relevancy and recognition...

Brigham Young Ends Ban Caffeinated Drinks on Campus

25 Sep 2017
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Elisa Meyer

Students are excited for the change on campus. within the campus. This prohibition, instituted in 1950's has been in existence for nearly six decades. The university shocked its students after...

BYU Introduces 23 New Steps to Eliminate Sexual Assault

31 Oct 2016
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Gary Nguyen

BYU sexual assault victims will no longer be investigated for honor code violations. Several landmark changes were announced by Brigham Young University on October 26 regarding its response to students...

Mormon Owned Southern Virginia University Offers Amnesty to Sexual Abuse Victims

25 Oct 2016
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Derek Welch

Mormon-owned Southern Virginia University encourages students who are victims of sexual abuse to come forward. What happens when a student or employee comes forward to report sexual harassment? Are they...

LGBT Mormons Stand Strong in Their Faith and Sexuality at BYU

19 Sep 2016
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Alison Lesley

LGBT Mormons: a life in "two worlds", the struggle between sexuality and faith. Despite what he heard --- over and over again --- while growing up as a gay Mormon kid, Mitch Mayne has persisted...

BYU Loosens Policies for Non-Mormon Students

24 Aug 2016
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Gary Nguyen

Brigham Young University has adjusted its policies for students who leave LDS Church during their studies. Brigham Young University (BYU) has loosened its honor code to make it easier for students...

Mormon Elder Says Religious Freedom Is in Danger

30 Jun 2016
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C Barnett

Elder Christofferson urges religious believers to stand up for religious freedom. The Freedom Festival Patriotic Service organized by America's Freedom Festival saw the 11th most senior apostle...