Marriage matters

This article is an editorial about what marriage is and what it isn't. It discusses how much BYU students focus on marriage and what married couples can do to make sure their marriage is healthy. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Do you agree with the author's viewpoint? Why or why not?

BYU student cancer survivor strives to make a difference

This article tells the story of one BYU student who survived leukemia. It explains what she is doing now to help others to cope with cancer or other debilitating diseases. Summarize the article or comment on the questions below.


Do you know a cancer survivor? How has cancer changed his or her life?

The journey from milk to ice cream from BYU Creamery

This article talks about the process used at the BYU Creamery to create ice cream. It also talks about how and why Creamery ice cream is so popular. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Have you had BYU Creamery ice cream? What do you think about it?

Ancient Egypt in Utah Valley

This article talks about a multi-level marketing system of business that is very popular in Utah county. It describes what this type of business is and predicts why it might be so popular in Utah. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Would you like to sell things to your network of friends? Why or why not?

BYU student & alum bike to raise awareness of oral cancer

This article describes how two men are taking a long journey in an effort to teach people about oral cancer. The story tells about their journey and how it might help others. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Have you ever done anything for a charity organization? What did you do? How did it help?

Highlights from the Olympics opening ceremony

This article tells about the main things that took place during the Olympic opening ceremony last Friday in London. It talks about what was different about these opening ceremonies as compared with others. Summarize the article or comment on the questions below.

Did you watch the Opening Ceremony? What effect do you think the Olympics have on people in London and around the world?

News for You Week 12

Read and summarize one of the articles in the News for You publication given to you by Miss Lee. Write your summary as your comment below. Remember, the summary must be in your own words.

Two BYU swimmers hope to shine

This article describes BYU students who will are competing in the Olympics in London. It gives a little background about the athletes and tells what they will be competing in. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

What benefits do you think the Olympics have for athletes?

Seegmiller campaigns for chivalry

This article is about one Utah candidate asking for more etiquette in the election process. The story also talks about false accusations that politicians make against their opponents. Read the article and comment on the questions below.

Do you think that politicians should be allowed to say whatever they want about their opponents? If not, how should campaigns be regulated?

Bicycle theft on the rise in Provo

This article addresses the increase of bicycle theft in Provo over the last several months. It includes interviews with several Provo residents who have had their bikes stolen recently. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

What do you think can be done to prevent or stop these bicycle thefts?

Broadway blockbuster back in Utah

This article describes the return of the musical Wicked to Utah this month. It also gives a general description of the story line of the play. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Have you seen a Broadway musical? What was your impression of it?

Rebel bombing strikes heart of Syrian regime

This article describes the bombing last Wednesday in a Syrian high-level security meeting. Three of the country's top officials were killed in the attack. The article also gives details about the civil war in general in Syria. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

If citizens of a country feel like their rulers are not just, what should they do?

Penn State football slammed with NCAA sanctions

This article describes the punishment given by the college sporting association to Penn State University.  One of their coaches molested children for years, sometimes on school property. Summarize the article or respond to the questions below.



Do you think that sports teams should be punished when a member of their team or a coach commits a crime? How?

2000 Stripling warriors march down Main Street

This article talks about a group of young men who marched in a parade on Friday. It tells why they did it and what spectators thought about it. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

What do you think this group symbolizes? Would you participate in this group? Why or why not?

Shooting suspect was former med student

This article explains how police have found the person suspected of a mass shooting in Colorado last week. It describes the suspect and tells about the events surrounding the shooting. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

What do you think would lead a person to commit such a horrible act?

News For You

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Stephen R. Covey, author of '7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' dies

This article tells of the death of the author Stephen R. Covey. His books and philosophy have been popular around the world. The article also describes Covey's great influence in Utah. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Have you read any books by Stephen R. Covey? If yes, what did you think of them? If no, do you want to read them? Why or why not?

Utah ranks fifth in nation for home foreclosures

This article describes the high rate of home foreclosures (the bank taking back a house) in Utah. It describes the problem and proposes possible causes of the problem. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Is the high foreclosure rate in Utah a problem? Why? Or why not?  What can be done to solve this problem?

Tourism growth in Utah brings success to the state

This article describes various tourist destinations in Utah. It also describes how the tourism industry benefits Utah as a whole. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism to an area?

Modern day pioneers share stories of faith, struggle, and conversion

This article describes the stories of several international students at BYU who have had to stand up for their religion at home. It also explains what it means to be a modern-day pioneer. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Would you describe yourself or someone you know as a modern-day pioneer? Why?

Soil degradation poses risk to earth's future

This article describes how problems with the soil (dirt) are threatening the future of humanity. A conference is meeting in Australia to explain the issue and find solutions. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

What responsibility do people have to protect the earth and its resources?

Theater provides 'touching' show for the blind

This article describes a theater in Maryland that hosts plays performed for an audience of people who are blind. It also tells what other theaters have done to reach out to the blind. Summarize the article, or comment on the question below.

Do you think entertainment industries (sports events, theater, concerts, etc.) should make special efforts to reach out those who are blind or deaf? Explain your answer.

Controversy surrounds commercializing of Mandela's Image

This article discusses the controversial issue surrounding commercial products made with Nelson Mandela's image. Summarize the article, comment on the questions below.

Do you think that people should be allowed to make and sell products that profit off of a popular person's name and image? Who should receive the money from such ventures?

News for You

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Nursing professor encourages patience, persistence, perseverance

This article summarizes a devotional address given by Patricia Ravert on July 10. Dr. Ravert is the Associate Dean of the BYU College of Nursing. During her address, she encouraged students to be persistent and patient while persevering life plans. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

When have your life plans changed and how did you react to the change?

Obama vs. Romney: The race begins

This article talks about the race for the presidential election in the United States. The primary election process has ended, which means that each party has a set candidate. Right now Americans are divided as to who they believe can win the race. Read and summarize the article or comment on the question below.





How does the election process in the United States compare with the process in your country?

Genuine international cuisine options available in Provo

This article describes how Provo has many international restaurants. It gives suggestions for where to go if you are looking for a particular type of food. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

If you were to open a restaurant in Provo what type of restaurant would you open and why?

News for You

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Study shows students think food is most important part of a date

This article describes how a recent Cornell University study showed that students often believe food is the most important part of a date. It talks about what the food you eat and how you eat it says about you and your date. Read and summarize the article and comment on the question below.

What is the best way to get to know a date? What is the ideal first date for getting to know your companion?

Neighborhood chair withdraws opposition to new MTC building

This article (updated link) describes how a neighborhood in Provo has been fighting against new construction at the MTC (Missionary Training Center). It also explains why they were fighting and why they decided to give up on the fight. Read and summarize the article or comment on the question below.





Is urban development a community or church matter? What would you do if you were in this man's place?

BMX Racer avenges heartbreak by clinching Olympic berth

This article talks about one women's struggle to compete in the BMX event of the Olympic games. It also describes what is required to compete. Read and summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Is the process used to decide which athletes compete in the Olympics fair? Why or why not?

Why feminism in the workforce isn't an "either or" option

This article discusses the controversial question of whether or not women can be successful as career women and mothers. It discusses some of the challenges women face when they try to do both. Summarize the article or comment on the question below.

Is it possible for women to balance careers and motherhood effectively? Why or why not? 

Lessons from the Founding Fathers

This article describes what college students can learn from the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence. It claims that this time period of our lives is essentially our Independence Day. It gives advice for how to best handle this time of change. Summarize the article or answer the questions below.

What do you think of this author's comparison? Do you agree with her advice? Why or why not?

Utah musician joins Beach Boys, Scotty McCreery at Stadium of Fire

This article describes how a local musician won the chance to perform at Stadium of Fire this week along with big name performers. It also describes the spectacle in general. Read and summarize the article or comment on the questions below.

Did you attend Stadium of Fire? Did you watch it outside of the stadium? What did you think of the performance? Do you have similar celebrations in your country?

Another Fire Ignites in Alpine

This article talks about a new wildfire that was started in Alpine, Utah. The article explains how the fire started and what homes were evacuated. It also discusses what is being done to fight the fire and what area is being burned. Read and summarize the article or comment on the questions below.

Do you have forest fires in your country? What do you think should be done to prevent them here?

Fourth of July Turf Wars

This article talks about what is required for a family to get a good spot to watch the Provo 4th of July Parade. It also describes the parade and why people work so hard to watch it. Read and summarize the article or comment on the questions below.

Did you watch the Freedom Festival Parade on the 4th of July? What did you think about it? Was it hard for you to get a spot to watch it?

BYU working to buy “Y” trail

This article describes how politicians are sponsoring a bill that will allow BYU to buy the trail that leads to the Y on the mountain. It discusses the significance of the Y and what BYU would do if it owned the trail. Read and summarize the article or comment on the question below.

The "Y" trail is owned by the U.S. National Forrest Service. Previously, it was owned by BYU, but the government took over the ownership to the land. Do you think that governments should have the right to buy or take property from citizens or organizations? Why or why not?

This King will pop under pressure

This article describes how one BYU student made a life-size basketball star out of balloons. He tells of why he started making balloon figures and what he does with them. Read and summarize the article or comment on the prompt below.

The BYU student made a video of his process in making the balloon figure. The video was very popular on YouTube and ESPN. Describe how YouTube has changed what it means to be a celebrity.

Thrill seekers try adrenaline sports to get their fix

This article describes how extreme sports have changed sports media in general. It also describes what extreme sports are and talks about what motivates people to try extreme sports. Read and summarize the article or comment on the question below.

The article talks about how extreme sports are a recent trend. Do you think it is a trend that will last? Why or why not? Have you tried extreme sports? What was your experience?

From Mom to Monster Truck Driver

This is the short biography of a BYU graduate mom who has always loved trucks and cars. It shares some of her experiences in dangerous rock crawling competitions. Read and summarize the article or comment on the question below.


At the end of the article, Johnson shares how important it is to teach her children to be themselves. Do you agree? Do you think that is an important thing for parents to teach children? How did Johnson do that in the article?