British Culture Takes Over BYU After Elder Kearon’s Talk

This past Sunday, Elder Patrick Kearon gave his first address as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. While Elder Kearon has spoken in General Conference before, no one had really paid attention before, so they were shocked by his accent. Members of the Church all over the world were so amazed by the extreme, exotic nature of his accent, that they have … Continue reading British Culture Takes Over BYU After Elder Kearon’s Talk

Graduating Seniors Advised to Cut Down On Family Members

This year’s Commencement Ceremony allows those graduating to bring only three guests. Because no seniors belong to family units that minuscule, the university has advised severing relationships before graduation day arrives. For a church culturally known for encouraging large families, this regulation has struck many as contradictory. This advice has led many graduating seniors to great distress. Many were viewed staring at photos of their … Continue reading Graduating Seniors Advised to Cut Down On Family Members

Beyoncé Performs “16 Covered Wagons” at General Conference

In an effort to compete in the ratings with the Men’s Final Four games, the Church enlisted the help of singer Beyoncé. The “Halo” singer agreed to perform at the Saturday Evening Session of General Conference in order to promote her new album Cowboy Carter. With the help of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the accompaniment of the organ, Beyoncé performed a new arrangement … Continue reading Beyoncé Performs “16 Covered Wagons” at General Conference