Hunter Barlow Hunter Barlow

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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Wilson Wilson

The Death of Provo Thrifting (and How to Resurrect 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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Laura Vance Laura Vance

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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Anna Partridge Anna Partridge

MULTI-LEVEL MORMONISM

“When a state-wide religion and culture has the Jy structure of an MLM, being recruited by an MLM 'missionary' may feel second-nature.”

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Lily Warnock Lily Warnock

Freddie Fox

“I don’t actually want to be married in a few months. I don’t want to have a husband at the age of twenty-two. I don’t want it!”

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Toni Aguiar Toni Aguiar

Bishop Roulette

Feeling lucky? Prodigal Press invites you to check out the Bishop Roulette instruction manual written by our very own Toni Aguiar to get the most out of your game experience. Will you get Bishop Peter Priesthood or Bishop Gae Rites? Only the article will tell...

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Mabel Court Mabel Court

It’s (NOT) The End Of The World As We Know It

This year, Prodigal Press is recommitting to our community and our audience with a renewed emphasis on material action. In the coming months, we hope to publicize volunteer opportunities, partner with community organizations, and work to make our weird and wonderful Provo a better place for everyone in it.

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Kaden Nelson Kaden Nelson

A Case For The Critic

Exploring the complexities of faith and belief, our latest article, “A Case for the Critic” by Kaden Nelson invites readers to reflect on the delicate balance between faith and critical thought. As he mentions in his masterful work, “Mormons with critical minds have been a part of the religious tradition since its beginning.” We are who we always have been, don’t you think?

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