Standing seven and a half feet tall, the Brigham Young statue is hard to miss. Construction of a new administration building means that while machines roll in, he's moving out.
Students shared their opinions on the temporary relocation of the Brigham Young statue.
BYU Facilities said the statue was moved to protect it during construction.
The temporary move has given students a chance to reflect on the statue's presence on campus.
"It's important to remember why we are here and why we all chose to attend BYU, and it's a good reminder of why this university is important," student Ella Menghini said.
Though students miss seeing the familiar icon in its original spot, they said they're glad that, for now, he's in a safe place.
"I think it's so important that we protect the Brigham Young statue because it's a great example of our prophetic heritage and how BYU truly is the school of prophecy," student James Scott said.
"I think the whole purpose behind BYU and the whole story behind it just is so special, and I think protecting the statue and showing where it came from and all the legacy and how BYU came together is super special, so I think we need to keep it," student Camryn Caloca said.
"It shows that we respect the history of the university and that symbol of what we stand for," student Zach Munson said.
The Brigham Young statue may not be back in its original spot anytime soon, but its absence will be felt across campus.