The Scroll
The Scroll is the campus newspaper of BYU-Idaho. As a reporter for the Scroll, I've covered a variety of stories including community events, local government, and student involvement. Beginning January 2013, I worked as the assistant campus section editor over a team of five reporters covering news on the BYU-Idaho campus.
President Clark speaks about BYU-I Secrets
On March 14, 2013, President Kim B. Clark spoke about the Facebook page "BYU-I Secrets" in response to one of several questions students asked him. "BYU-I Secrets" is a page people can use to post anonymous complaints and confessions, many of which violate BYU-Idaho's honor code and teh standards of the church that runs it, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Click here for the full story.
Hundreds gather in I-Center to stay warm
Power went out across southeast Idaho Jan. 14, cancelling classes for the first time in the school's history. Hundreds of students flocked to the BYU-Idaho Center to stay warm. Click here for the full story.
Finding housing can be challenging
Finding student housing in Rexburg can be a challenge. The Housing Office has a tool that can help. Click here for the full story.
Petitions to secede signed nationwide
After the 2012 presidential election, many people started submtting petitions asking the President to allow states to peacefully secede from the Union. Click here for the full story.
Superstorm effects felt from east to west
Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast hard, but its effects were felt across the country. Click here for the full story.
Fewer Americans affiliate with religions
A Pew Research study shows that Americans, particularly young Americans, are becoming less religious. Click here for the full story.
Residents speak out against rezoning
Rexburg residents filled city hall Sept. 19 to speak against proposed zoning changes and apartment complexes. Click here for the full story.
'Kony 2012' video raises awareness and concerns
'Kony 2012' brought new attention to Joseph Kony and his child army. However, some say that the video's creator isn't everything it claims to be. Click here for the full story.
Chamber honors local businesses
The Rexburg Chamber of Commerce held a banquet to honor local businessmen and farmers. Click here for the full story.
Student wins Miss Rexburg
Three BYU-Idaho students were crowned winners at this year's Miss Rexburg pageant. Click here for the full story.
Rexburg College Republicans hold debate
The Rexburg College Republicans held a debate between supporters of Mitt Romney and Ron Paul, discussing important issues. Click here for the full story.
City holds annual Snowfest
Rexburg celebrates its icy cold winters with carriage rides, hot cocoa, and the polar bear plunge. Click here for the full story.
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"My Little Pony" attracts male following
Hasbro's "My Little Pony" franchise has found a new home in the hearts of high school and college-age people, many of them men, through its music, characters, and positive lessons. Click here for the full story.
Writer's passion drives her to learn
Sharae Ball has been writing about Go-Ru since she was a child, but writing wasn't always her stronest suit. For a while, she refused to learn the rules and conventions of writing. Click here for the full story.
Twinkie prices skyrocket
Hostess Brands is going out of business after negotiations with labor unions failed, and some are taking the opportunity to make a quick buck. Click here for the full story.
Obama plans to carry over certain policies
President Barack Obama won a second term. Some of his policies will remain the same. Others have shifted over the course of his first term. Click here for the full story.
Democratic Mormons bridge stereotypes
The terms "Mormon" and "conservative" are often considered synonymous. Mormon democrats want to change that percetion. Click here for the full story.
Desert auction raises funds for library
The Madison Library Foundation held a desert auction Oct. 12 to raise money for new computers. Click here for the full story.
Biologist takes photo of grizzly bear
When wolf biologist Doug Smith spotted a grizzly bear from his airplane, he decided to snap a photo. Click here for the full story.
Prophet's descendent speaks on conversion
Michael Kennedy, a direct descendent of the founder of the Mormon faith, spoke about his conversion. Click here for the full story.
Reflections Salon participates in charity event
Reflections Salon in Rexburg offered free haircuts to anyone who agreed to donate her hair to Locks of Love. Click here for the full story.
Students promote drug-free lifestyle
Five sociology majors at BYU-Idaho have worked to implement a program to encourage Rexburg youth to lead drug-free lives. Click here for the full story.
Rexburg approves new well
Rexburg will build a new well to allow more flexibility in water distribution. Click here for the full story.
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