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Readers' Forum: The dated and flawed grooming policies at BYU

January 18, 2022 12:00 AM
Ever since I was the age of three years old, I had longer hair than most men. I was called names and made fun of for it every single day, yet I decided to keep it. I loved my hair so much that it became part of my identity: I loved being the kid with long hair.
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Impacts of BYU Honor Code changes still emerging

March 10, 2020 12:00 AM
The intent of BYU's Honor Code appears to be back where it was before Feb. 19 updates that removed language prohibiting expressions of homosexual behavior.
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Photo Story: Honor Code protest moves to Church Headquarters

March 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the afternoon of Friday, March 6, in response to recent updates to the BYU Honor Code.
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Hundreds participate in Honor Code protest at Church headquarters

March 07, 2020 12:00 AM
Hundreds of students, alumni and community members gathered outside the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City Friday afternoon to protest in support of LGBT students at CES schools.
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BYU Honor Code protests continue

March 05, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU students and alumni protested outside the Wilkinson Student Center for the second day in a row Thursday following the release of a CES statement on Wednesday about recent changes in BYU’s Honor Code.
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Alumni, students organize Honor Code Office sit-in

March 05, 2020 12:00 AM
Students and alumni have organized sit-ins outside the Honor Code Office in response to a Church Education System (CES) statement released yesterday.
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Photo Story: Students protest CES statement about Honor Code

March 05, 2020 12:00 AM
Over 100 BYU students gathered outside the Wilkinson Student Center on March 4 to protest the recent CES statement on the Honor Code changes.
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Social media reacts to CES Honor Code statement

March 04, 2020 12:00 AM
After BYU released its CES statement regarding the Honor Code, people on Twitter were quick to respond with their opinions and thoughts on the matter.
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BYU students react to CES statement on Honor Code

March 04, 2020 12:00 AM
By Jenny Goldsberry and Alicia Matsuura
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CES Letter addresses BYU Honor Code updates

March 04, 2020 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a letter on Wednesday clarifying recent changes in BYU's Honor Code.
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Estudiantes de BYU chocan con los cambios al código de honor y buscan clarificación

February 28, 2020 12:00 AM
Traducido por Vincent Autrey y revisado por Camila Costa
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Honor Code controversy still expanding

February 25, 2020 12:00 AM
This story has been updated. The university said there is no public meeting Tuesday with Honor Code Director Kevin Utt.
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BYU Honor Code Office releases updated procedures on its website

July 10, 2019 12:00 AM
A statue of Brigham Young stands in front of the Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building. (Universe Archives)
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BYU Beard Card

October 24, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU enforces a strict honor code, especially when it comes to grooming standards. One of the most heavily contested of these rules involves men's facial hair. The honor code states: “Men are expected to be clean shaven; beards are not acceptable.”
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BYU formally adds amnesty clause to Sexual Misconduct Policy

June 24, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU officially formalized its amnesty policy regarding sexual misconduct following recommendations the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault provided last October.
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BYU students 'hit the road to commit to the code'

March 23, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU students and BYUSA leadership spread awareness about The Honor Run, which shows students' commitment to living the BYU Honor Code. Back row: Eric Fortney, Emma Penrod, Tabitha Kirk, Steven Gilbert, Cinthya Garibay, Kekoa Wu. Front row: Sue Murie, Mackenzie McCoy. (Jason Peacock)
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Readers' Forum May 24

May 25, 2016 12:00 AM
Why BYU sexual assault victims don't report
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BYU studying sexual assaults reporting, investigation policies

April 25, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU Academic Vice President Brent Webb accepts 60,000 signatures at a protest held on campus on April 20. (Natalie Stoker)
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