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Religion

A walk in his shoes: A BYU Professor's life as a gay Latter-day Saint

By Maddie Selcho
March 24, 2021 12:00 AM
Ben Schilaty decided he wanted to join the rowing team when he was a freshman in high school. He went down to the boathouse to meet the other 25 guys who were trying out and the coach explained the first drill.
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Local

Marriott School students organize LGBTQ benefit concert to promote inclusivity

By Kristine Kim
March 17, 2021 12:00 AM
Five BYU students teamed up to organize a benefit concert for the LGBTQ community as a class project.
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Spanish

Una propuesta de ley sobre los servicios médicos para la comunidad transgénero fue rechazada por la Cámara

By Lindsey Reese
March 02, 2021 12:00 AM
Traducido por Paige Mocellin y revisado por Fernanda Chacon
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Campus Events

BYU semester starts with pray-in for LGBT students

By Allie Richael
January 15, 2021 12:00 AM
A group of LGBT BYU students and allies met outside the Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building Thursday morning to pray and share support.
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Campus Events

BYU social work conference focuses on helping LGBT individuals

By Maddie Christensen
November 09, 2020 12:00 AM
Helping others of differing gender identities and sexual attractions was the focus of the 15th annual BYU Social Work Conference held Nov. 6. Two diverse panels addressed over 390 students and faculty over Zoom.
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Religion

New church handbook aims to simplify procedures, clarify policies

By Sadey Rose Nevin
February 25, 2020 12:00 AM
A new digital handbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addresses moral issues by clarifying doctrine, changing some wording and adding new official policies.
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Campus Events

LGBT and ally perspectives shared during campus panel on faith and sexuality

By Whitney Bigelow
January 16, 2020 12:00 AM
Hundreds of BYU students and faculty filled the JSB auditorium on Wednesday night for a panel on faith and sexuality that covered topics from LGBT self-acceptance to strategies for effective allyship.
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Featured

Ed Smart, LGBT community and allies share thoughts on inclusion at Encircle conference

By Rebecca Nissen
December 08, 2019 12:00 AM
Ed Smart, father of Elizabeth Smart, and performers and speakers took part in Encircle's third annual LGBTQ+ Summit held at Podium on Dec. 7. Encircle, a nonprofit organization that aids LGBT youth, hosted hundreds of members, supporters and other interested parties who gathered for workshops and performances from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Campus Events

BYU stand-up comedy club donates show proceeds to LGBT charity

By Mickey Randle
November 22, 2019 12:00 AM
A line formed outside the Varsity Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 21, but it wasn’t for Jamba Juice or for one of the regularly scheduled movies. These students were waiting to watch BYU’s stand-up comedy club.
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Local

Utah's first transgender pride festival hosted in Provo

By Karina Andrew
September 30, 2019 12:00 AM
Provo became the first city in Utah to host a transgender pride festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. Hundreds of people with nontraditional gender identities gathered at Lions Park to celebrate their lives and unify as a community.
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Devotionals and Forums

Students, community members express appreciation for President Nelson's campus devotional

By Emma Benson
September 17, 2019 12:00 AM
Thousands of students lined up as early as 7 a.m. to file into the Marriott Center and listen to President Russell M. Nelson, prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speak at BYU's Tuesday devotional.
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Local

Provo Pride Festival offers a safe place for LGBTQ students and community members

By Lisi Merkley
September 16, 2019 12:00 AM
People from all over Utah gathered in front of the historic Provo Courthouse to celebrate the LGBTQ community at the Provo Pride Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Religion

Education Week: Challenges to religious freedom and what can be done

By Emma Benson
August 26, 2019 12:00 AM
During a BYU Education Week session on Thursday, August 22, Elizabeth A. Clark, associate director for the International Center for Law and Religion Studies, and Matthew K. Richards, a Salt Lake lawyer, discussed the current challenges that religious freedom faces.
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Religion

Church leaders encourage 'fairness for all' while opposing the Equality Act

By Josh Carter
May 13, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement opposing the Equality Act on May 13, calling for 'fairness for all.' (Church Newsroom)
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Featured

2019 BYU Women's Conference builds faith while tackling tough topics

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
May 06, 2019 12:00 AM
Women take notes at a BYU Women's Conference session. (Madeline Mortensen/BYU)
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Belonging

LGBTQ outreach members encourage faith in Christ, not outcomes

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
May 04, 2019 12:00 AM
Women listen to speakers in a room on BYU's campus while attending Women's Conference. Women can choose to attend a wide variety of sessions including ones on topics such as understanding the LGBT community. (BYU Photo)
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Photo Galleries

Students, community protest Honor Code

By Riley Waldman
April 12, 2019 12:00 AM
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Nation

Newly elected Chicago mayor: Victory means 'a city reborn'

By Associated Press
April 03, 2019 12:00 AM
Lori Lightfoot celebrates at her election night rally at the Hilton Chicago after defeating Toni Preckwinkle in the Chicago mayoral election, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
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