RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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The Little Eternal Death
Vampires have been around for centuries, shapeshifting to fit cultural beliefs and aesthetics to embody the anxieties of the time. While these depictions are meant to evoke fear, they simultaneously conjure up feelings of attraction.
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Apple, Twist, Candy Cane: Part One
White, Red, Yellow, Black. Not fish, But people. Or rather, Their skin. A simple shade that has both nothing and yet everything to do with who they are. With who I am.
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A Child's Prayer
I never believed much in thoughts and prayers—they seemed to be a silly strategy to me. But I am scared, and I believe in prayer about as much as I believe in anything else these days. God, forgive me for wishing prayers worked.
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Confession
I hide. I also ask and ask and ask. They say I sin by trusting truth more than the lies.
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When to Stop
As someone who often finds herself “poking the bear” spiritually, it has been a struggle to know when it is time to let go.
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Let’s Talk About Litia: A Garment-Checking Case Study
In her interview, Litia revealed several distinguishing details about her life: she's a 31-year-old venture capitalist, native to Kahuku, and, most notably, she openly disclosed that her parents raised her in the Mormon faith. Wait, what?
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Maybe I'm The Problem
For an hour and a half the tears build
It’s me I’m the problem
I lose control, making a scene in front of everyone
But everyone is only you, just you and me
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The Death Of Provo Thrifting (And How To Ressurect It)
The current incarnation of Provo thrifting has become corrupted. The Bins, once a sacred and connective place, is now a vicious hunting ground—and it's not just a problem with the Bins. Thrifting in general is no longer about finding that one piece that speaks to you; it has become a gold rush wherein prospectors hope to strike rich.
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John Curtis: Stand Up to Trump and Protect Democracy
On Monday, March 17, ahead of Rep. John Curtis’ lecture at BYU, a crowd gathered outside to send a clear message: Utahns want Curtis to stand up to Trump and defend democracy.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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How to Be a Fence-Sitter
I am a queer, nonbinary Mormon at BYU. As I navigate this seemingly contradictory space, I am sure of one thing: this is who I am…
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When "No" Means "NCMO"
From soaking to durfing to NCMOs, there is no doubt that the dating scene at BYU is weird. Someone new to this culture could definitely…
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IT'S M̶U̶T̶U̶A̶L̶!̶ FETISHIZATION!
While dating and relationships at BYU are generally unique experiences, the experience of women of color is even more nuanced. Racism, fetishization, and tokenization all play their part in leaving women of color at BYU out of this idealized, healthy dating scene.
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Responsibility of Dominion
According to the Bible, the first humans were created during the sixth creative period after the light was separated, the seas and mountains…
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The Provo Housing Racket
Parking in Provo may be a pain, but Provo student housing is the real racket. Too often, BYU students are overcharged, abused, and taken…
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Just Don't Go
If you don’t fit the stereotypical BYU mold—straight, white, middle to upper-middle class, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—you are subject to persecution for your enrollment. Students of color and queer students have reported time and time again that their institution makes them feel unwelcome…
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Dissent: An Indispensable Virtue
When I first heard about the upcoming protests at BYU last spring over its recent assertion that LGBTQ relationships were still in violation of…
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Will They Ever Say "Sorry"?
I'm frankly embarrassed by the number of conversations I’ve had with my parents over the last year that have ended with me crying…
ABOUT US
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