More than 1500 new members have recently joined the Turning Point chapter of BYU students.
Following Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination, this chapter of BYU students has worked to accommodate the influx of participation. Though not officially recognized by BYU, the chapter works to unite students of all backgrounds.
Aubree Hudson, the chapter president, said she wants to be loud about her faith and beliefs. Kirk’s death ignited something inside students to act and not sit in silence about what they believe.
Reflecting on the day Kirk was assassinated, Hudson said, “I remember going to bed Sept. 10, completely devastated and in shock, waking up to hundreds of DMs in our Instagram."
Hudson continued that she is hoping to create a place where students and members of the community can come to discuss their beliefs. The chapter is not meant to be politicized, they welcome everyone.
“We just want to literally talk to each other and understand why they believe what they believe,” Hudson said.
Nathan Neuhaus, the chapter outreach coordinator, said that Turning Point is meant to bring people together, no matter the differing political views others may have.
“Everybody wants to get involved, which is honestly, that alone is really inspiring to see the shift in people of how they want to help out and make a difference,” Neuhaus said.
Neuhaus said that BYU students are eager to get involved and always asking what they can do to help out. He continued that they are working to host more events to accommodate the influx of membership that has occurred.
Jaxon Thurman, the chapter vice president, said his first day participating in the chapter was when Kirk came to the UVU campus. He said it, “lit a fire” within him to get more involved.
Thurman said the increase in membership in the chapter has showed him that other students want to have a voice and a say in what happens in the country.
“We are just trying to get everybody involved in the process and use everybody’s talents,” Thurman said.
Thurman explained that the chapter is planning to educate its members on the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and helping them understand the philosophy behind it.
