Tagged with "BYU"
New York Times: When Hollywood Wants Good, Clean Fun, It Goes to Mormon Country
MR says: Really great, substantial article about the promise of BYU's animation department--and about the message they're sharing with Hollywood to increase positive influences in film. Fun to read. Allen Ostergar stood at the front of the lecture hall with a stiff and bashful smile, or maybe it was just...
Roll out the red carpet: BYU gets a taste of Hollywood with an early film screening
MR says: *Ephraim's Rescue,* a film about the rescue of the Martin Handcart Company, will be released in just over a week. BYU students will be able to participate in a question and answer session and free screening of the new film “Ephraim’s Rescue” before it opens in theaters. “Ephraim’s...
BYU alumna tapped for Libya ambassadorship
MR says: Deborah K. Jones is awaiting her confirmation; it will likely take place after testimony regarding the Benghazi controversy is completed. BYU graduate Deborah Kay Jones told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at her confirmation hearing Tuesday that as the newly appointed ambassador to Libya,...
Praying for loved ones changes behavior
MR says: A cool reality supported by a new BYU study. Close friends and romantic partners praying for each other's well-being can lead to stronger relationships with more cooperation and forgiveness, a study by researchers at Brigham Young University and three other schools found. The five-part study broke...
Notable Quotables from the 2013 Women’s Conference at BYU
MR says: A great rundown of some highlights of BYU Women's Conference. “Lord, who needs me today? Tell me her name.” -Elaine S. Marshall quoting her then Relief Society President – Ann Madsen I have used this sentence prayer in the days since Women’s Conference and by doing so I have invited the...
LDS Relief Society general president invites women to learn more about the priesthood
MR says: Did you know that Women's Conference, where this speech was given, is co-sponsored by BYU and the Relief Society? The priesthood of God is a sacred trust given to bless men, women and children so they can return as families to live eternally together in God's presence, said the Relief Society...
Pres. Eyring speaks at Women's Conference on 'divine protection'
The Lord protects, guides and watches over those who are his trusted friends in his work, said President Henry B. Eyring on Friday afternoon. "His work and that of his Father and our Father is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of the children of God," said the first counselor in...
Rugby on Repeat: BYU Rugby wins its second national title in two years
MR says: Congratulations to the BYU rugby team! BYU earned its second straight national title and first-ever Varsity Cup on South Field Saturday afternoon, defeating rival Cal 27-24 in a thriller that came down to the final seconds. It was a low-scoring physical game, by both teams’ standards, but that...
LDS Primary general presidency addresses women at BYU conference
MR says: Women's Conference at BYU wrapped up recently, and many LDS leaders made an appearance (including the new YW General Presidency). "It is the small things we do...
New LDS Young Women general presidency members present first public speech
MR says: Great words from these women. One great quote from Sister McConkie: "I think we want to help our young women understand that obedience is not restrictive, but that it brings blessings." Young women need the example of virtuous and righteous women, Bonnie L. Oscarson, newly called Young Women general...
UC Irvine sweeps BYU in national championship match
MR says: Too bad. But congratulations to UC Irvine, and congratulations to the Cougars for making it so far. The BYU men’s volleyball team was swept by UC Irvine in the national championship game Saturday night at the Pauley Pavilion, home of the UCLA Bruins (23–25, 22–25, 24–26). BYU kept it close...
No. 1 BYU men’s volleyball sweeps Penn State, reaches national title game
MR says: BYU won its last national title in 2004. When the sweep was in doubt and the BYU men’s volleyball team looked vulnerable, it went back to it’s bread and butter game plan it executed throughout the whole year. Feed the ball to Taylor Sander and Ben Patch. BYU did, and the pair of...
BYU professor finds genetic cause for migraines
MR says: Hopefully this means we're one step closer to a real cure for migraines. Do you know anyone who suffers from them? As a teenage student athlete, Emily Bates hated never knowing when the next migraine would strike, disrupting her schoolwork, practices and competitions. Now it’s payback...
Video: BYU students win first-place 'student Emmy' for short movie 'Estefan'
MR says: Love it! Congratulations to these talented animators. Recent animation grad Lauren Taylor will add to the well-stocked BYU Center for Animation trophy case after winning first place in the animation category last weekend for Estefan at the 34th College Television Awards. It’s the 12th...
Six former BYU football players reach agreements with NFL teams
In addition to Ziggy Ansah being drafted fifth overall by the Detroit Lions in this year’s NFL Draft, six former BYU football players also signed free agent contracts with NFL teams this week, and will compete in training camp for final spots on their rosters for the upcoming season. Linebacker...
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