SAVE BYU SOAR
“The cancellation of BYU’s Summer of Academic Refinement, or SOAR, marks an alarming decline in the university’s support for multicultural students. The second Trump administration has already seen BYU pull support for its international student base. The quiet cancellation of Multicultural Student Services events—such as the Pow Wow, Luau, and Fiesta—has already set a concerning precedent.”
the least of these
“That day demonstrated to me that what is happening now is different. Being demonized inside these church walls, seeing their holy status as a sanctuary revoked, felt like a violation. Since that day in February, I’ve been jerked between sorrow, anger, fear, and disgust. I sometimes feel I live with a constant internal wail. Sometimes it’s silent, though.”
Not in utah
“How can we send missionaries to foreign countries while turning away those who come to us? How can we sing “I would be my brother’s keeper”⁶ on Sunday, then look away when our brother is detained on Monday? “
John Curtis: Stand Up to Trump & Protect Democracy
On Monday, March 17, ahead of Rep. John Curtis’ lecture at BYU, a crowd gathered outside to send a clear message: Utahns want Curtis to stand up to Trump and defend democracy.
Man UP! The Path To Compassionate Masculinity
Kaden Nelson challengingly draws back the curtain on masculinity in this piece, “Man Up! The Path to Compassionate Masculinity.” Are you ready to talk about it?
America’s (But Not Utah’s) Pastime
A meditation on faith, fate, and the near-misses that shape us.
This House is made of fear
“We sit inside, perfectly still, hoping that if we don’t move, they can’t see us.”
It’s (NOT) The End Of The World As We Know It
This year, Prodigal Press is recommitting to our community and our audience with a renewed emphasis on material action. In the coming months, we hope to publicize volunteer opportunities, partner with community organizations, and work to make our weird and wonderful Provo a better place for everyone in it.