UPDATE: BYU CAPS Office Removes LGBTQ “Activism Guides”

Last Wednesday, October 25th, the Cougar Chronicle reported on the unapproved dissemination of LGBTQ “Activism and Resource Guides” from the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Office. The Cougar Chronicle contacted the University Communications office for comment but is still awaiting a response or statement addressing the violation of policy. Nevertheless, according to multiple student reports,…

BYU Counseling Office Discreetly Distributing LGBTQ “Activism” Guides

The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office is discreetly handing out an “Allyship and Activism Resource Guide” produced by various off-campus LGBTQ groups, including the RaYnbow Collective and Cougar Pride Center; an almost-identical packet was removed from freshman “welcome bags” by the BYU administration last year. This year, the packet highlights various resources and off-campus…

BYU Law Professor Board Member of LGBTQ Group ‘Encircle’

Curtis Anderson, Professor at the BYU Law School, is currently an official board member of the LGTBQ group Encircle. Dedicated to providing “resources and support to LGBTQ+ youth,” Encircle gives many services, most free of charge. According to their website, Encircle provides “affirming therapy for BIPOC LGBTQ+ people [ages] 12+,” “letters for affirming care,” “identity…

Elder Holland’s Commencement at SUU

Southern Utah University is facing backlash after they announced the keynote speaker for the 2023 commencement ceremony. On March 16, the university announced they are welcoming Jeffrey R. Holland, an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints, as a speaker in this year’s commencement ceremony. Almost immediately after, members of the Southern…