StrongerMarriage.org launches Dream Wedding Contest
The stress of planning a wedding can sometimes detract engaged couples from the more important aspects of marriage preparation. One group is looking to take care of the former. The StrongerMarriage.org...
View ArticleProposition 8 overturned
Same-sex marriage is no longer prohibited in California because of a Tuesday ruling by the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as the court affirmed a district court judge’s decision overturning...
View ArticleDeciding When to Have Children and How to Prepare
Looking for a spouse without knowing what you want can be like going into battle without a sword. Jerry L. Jensen, a BYU open major advisement center adviser, is a retired army officer who has been a...
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Understanding women in dating; men, Venus is closer than you think
Friday night is date night and women all over campus are preparing to get their hair right and model their outfits in front of their roommates to decide on the perfect thing to wear. It’s no secret...
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Working mothers’ jobs spill over into home life with negative consequences
Linda Haysworth stops by a local Provo daycare to pick up her two small children, Zack and Bo. After a full eight-hour workday, the job as a full-time mother is one that never quits. “There just aren’t...
View ArticleCandidates pledge to uphold traditional family, defines marriage
Gov. Herbert’s office released a statement responding to Democratic governor candidate Peter Cooke’s comments on gay marriage — candidates share the same view. “Marriage is the recognized union between...
View ArticleSome BYU students opt for saving wedding money instead of having a big reception
Realizing the cost of a wedding often hits newly engaged couples like a handful of rice in the face. Parents are frequently a pivotal financial factor in what a couple can and can’t afford for their...
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BYU athlete couples juggle sports and life
There is no doubt many students fall into the “un-average” student category at BYU — they have young kids at home, run their own businesses or fight crime in their spare time. But there are six...
View ArticleViewpoint: Marriage matters
It’s that time of year. Wedding invitations from roommates, friends, family and old mission companions flood our mail boxes. Marriage and the creation of families plays a central role in LDS culture....
View ArticleLetter: Limited bliss
I’m starting to think reporters at The Universe don’t have an opinion about anything other than marriage. I was not surprised to see the title of last week’s Viewpoint article: “Marriage Matters:...
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Balancing act: A student, employee and parent
On its own, school can be quite a task to manage, but dirty dishes, changing diapers and long hours at work on top of it can make student life nearly impossible. According to Y facts, in 2011, 25...
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Happily ever friendless
Spencer Hirschi felt a little lonely when one of his roommates got engaged, but when all three of his roommates got engaged he knew his roommate relationships would not be the same. When couples get...
View ArticleHow much does the wedding date matter?
When Loren Wynn got engaged, she found out just how quickly wedding reception expenses can add up. “You don’t exactly know how many people are coming, but you hopefully expect a lot of people like your...
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How does she know?
As she reads the note, she looks around the classroom to see who sent it. A cute guy in the corner smiles at her. Blushing, she writes, “Yes, I am available on Friday night,” and passes the note back...
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For love and the game
Cougar athletes Ashlee and Dillon Robinson are headed into their third seasons with their teams and their first season with each other. Ashlee is the third baseman for the BYU softball team and Dillon...
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‘I do’ at BYU
‘I do’ at BYU By Jamie Morris It is no secret marriage is a well-known concept at BYU. There are classes devoted to it, devotional speakers who love to speak about it and the ever-so-popular Bridal...
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Intercultural marriages bring unexpected adventures
BYU students Bryan Kubricht from Texas and Li Ping Su from Taiwan fell in love in Hawaii. Their marriage was a union of two people and two cultures. Su and Kubricht have been married for seven years...
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Visiting academics defend man/woman marriage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkzT_0SkggE Three scholars argued that marriage is incompatible with same-sex relationships and discussed why the state has an interest in marriage in a lecture and...
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Blogging a source of comfort and companionship
Female BYU students are taking their scrapbooks and personal journals online, following an increasingly popular trend: lifestyle blogging. While online blogging may seem to be a solitary hobby, many...
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Depression puts strain on marriages
For many single individuals, the idea of marriage seems like the pinnacle of happiness. After all, what could be better than spending eternity with your best friend and love of your life? For some...
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