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Opinion: Dependency on distraction

November 25, 2019 12:00 AM
Thousands of BYU students walk around campus every day with their phone glued in their hands and music blaring in their ears. Modern-day prophets and apostles have warned us about the dangers of distractions, but I personally did not realize its strong influence until recently.
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First Presidency announces Saturday evening session of General Conference

November 25, 2019 12:00 AM
The Priesthood session of the upcoming April General Conference will be replaced with a general session for all youth and adult members, the First Presidency announced in a letter to leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Nov. 22.
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General Conference addresses Saints, brings change

October 07, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced historic changes, including updated temple-recommend interview questions and a revised youth program, as well as offered spiritual guidance to its members during the 189th Semiannual General Conference.
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New Church youth program encourages personal spiritual growth

October 04, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will discontinue its Personal Progress, Boy Scouts and Duty to God programs starting January 2020 in favor of a new youth program that focuses on helping youth set their own goals and develop faith in Christ.
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Students reflect on recent changes, look forward to General Conference

October 02, 2019 12:00 AM
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attend the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oct. 2018. (Claire Gentry)
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President Nelson announces policy change allowing women to act as ordinance witnesses

October 02, 2019 12:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced this morning that women and children will now be able to be witnesses for ordinances that they themselves have received.
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President Russell M. Nelson speaks at BYU about God's love and laws, addresses past policy changes

September 17, 2019 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson addressed the BYU community at a BYU devotional Sept. 17 at the Marriott Center, which was filled to capacity 30 minutes before the devotional began.
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'Home-centered' plan includes 2-hour church

October 06, 2018 12:00 AM
Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles speaks in the Saturday morning session of the 188th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Cook announced a new, two-hour church block effective January 2019. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Seeking joy, revelation in everyday life

September 11, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU President Kevin J Worthen encouraged BYU students to seek personal revelation on Sept. 11 in the Marriott Center. (Ty Mullen)
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7 new LDS temples announced

April 01, 2018 12:00 AM
During the afternoon session the April 2018 General Conference, seven new temples were announced, bringing the number of temples announced or under construction to 30. (Claudio Falanga)
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President Eyring one of several counselors to serve multiple presidents

March 28, 2018 12:00 AM
President Eyring laughs with President Nelson as they are introduced as the new First Presidency on Jan. 15, 2018. President Eyring has served under three presidents in the presidency. (Dani Jardine)
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LDS Church will announce new leadership Tuesday

January 13, 2018 12:00 AM
Russell M. Nelson, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will address members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a live broadcast Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. MST.
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President Nelson discusses the meaning of a true millennial in the first CES devotional of 2016

January 11, 2016 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve and his wife, Wendy W. Nelson, discussed the importance of being a true millennial during the CES fireside on Jan. 10, 2016.
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President Russell M. Nelson: A plea to my sisters

October 04, 2015 12:00 AM
President Russell M. Nelson began his discourse by sharing how shocked he was with the passing of the three beloved apostles.
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BYU welcomes newest 2015 alumni

August 14, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Marriot Center hosted graduation ceremonies August 13, 2015. Graduates, friends, family and faculty gathered to honor the new BYU alumni. (BYU Photos)
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Life Sciences Building dedicated by Elder Russell M. Nelson

April 10, 2015 12:00 AM
Elder Russell M. Nelson, of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated BYU's new Life Sciences Building on Thursday, April 9.
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Elder Russell M. Nelson to dedicate Life Sciences Building

April 02, 2015 12:00 AM
The Life Sciences Building will be officially dedicated on April 9. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU)
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October General Conference: Saturday morning session

October 06, 2012 12:00 AM
President Thomas S. Monson
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