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The '''Brigham Young University Student Service Association''' ('''BYUSA''') is the official [[student]] association at [[Brigham Young University]], located in [[Provo, Utah]]. Student government appeared at BYU as early as the 1900s. Throughout its existence, the student government took different forms. Up until 1933, the student government association was known as the student body, after which it was known as the Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU). During its early history the student body sought to provide students with campus events and forms of entertainment for its students; however, with the transition to ASBYU, the organization sought to not only provide for the social life of students but also seek to advocate for their needs. Before ASBYU assumed its modern organization, it was made up of different branches including the executive branch, made up of the president, vice presidents, and secretaries; the legislative branch, which sought to make and approve policies and frequently changed the structure from large councils to small senates.; and the short-lived judicial branch which sought to represent students and uphold the student body constitution. The structure of modern BYUSA includes a president and executive vice-president as well as seven area vice-presidents in charge of a distinct sect of BYUSA which include Campus activities (Y- |
The '''Brigham Young University Student Service Association''' ('''BYUSA''') is the official [[student]] association at [[Brigham Young University]], located in [[Provo, Utah]]. Student government appeared at BYU as early as the 1900s. Throughout its existence, the student government took different forms. Up until 1933, the student government association was known as the student body, after which it was known as the Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU). During its early history the student body sought to provide students with campus events and forms of entertainment for its students; however, with the transition to ASBYU, the organization sought to not only provide for the social life of students but also seek to advocate for their needs. Before ASBYU assumed its modern organization, it was made up of different branches including the executive branch, made up of the president, vice presidents, and secretaries; the legislative branch, which sought to make and approve policies and frequently changed the structure from large councils to small senates.; and the short-lived judicial branch which sought to represent students and uphold the student body constitution. The structure of modern BYUSA includes a president and executive vice-president as well as seven area vice-presidents in charge of a distinct sect of BYUSA which include Campus activities (Y-Activities and AIM), Clubs, Student Advisory Council, Student Honor, Communications, and Involvement. |
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Throughout its history, the student government at BYU has frequently clashed with the administration at BYU. Sometimes finding themselves underneath the control of BYU administration and prominent LDS Church leaders on the Board of Trustees, the student body leadership often attempted to reorganize or protest in order to assert their desire to affect policy at BYU. A prominent controversy surrounding BYUSA and BYU administration revolved around the firing of a BYUSA faculty advisor for writing a letter to the school newspaper, asking for more transparency in BYUSA elections which led to student protestation of the firing and the call for more freedom for students to express opinions. BYUSA was reorganized and rechartered in 1988, while [[Jeffrey R. Holland]] was the university president. Following their rechartering, BYUSA reevaluated their role at BYU, seeking to emulate their motto "students serving students" by focusing their attention as a student government on advisement and service. In the 1990s and the 2000s, BYUSA made university history by electing its first female BYUSA president in 1991 and its first African-American student body president in 2002. |
Throughout its history, the student government at BYU has frequently clashed with the administration at BYU. Sometimes finding themselves underneath the control of BYU administration and prominent LDS Church leaders on the Board of Trustees, the student body leadership often attempted to reorganize or protest in order to assert their desire to affect policy at BYU. A prominent controversy surrounding BYUSA and BYU administration revolved around the firing of a BYUSA faculty advisor for writing a letter to the school newspaper, asking for more transparency in BYUSA elections which led to student protestation of the firing and the call for more freedom for students to express opinions. BYUSA was reorganized and rechartered in 1988, while [[Jeffrey R. Holland]] was the university president. Following their rechartering, BYUSA reevaluated their role at BYU, seeking to emulate their motto "students serving students" by focusing their attention as a student government on advisement and service. In the 1990s and the 2000s, BYUSA made university history by electing its first female BYUSA president in 1991 and its first African-American student body president in 2002. |
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==History== |
==History== |
Revision as of 12:11, 6 December 2019
Abbreviation | BYUSA |
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Formation | 1988 |
President | Robert Borden |
Vice President | Miriam Ross |
Website | byusa |
The Brigham Young University Student Service Association (BYUSA) is the official student association at Brigham Young University, located in Provo, Utah. Student government appeared at BYU as early as the 1900s. Throughout its existence, the student government took different forms. Up until 1933, the student government association was known as the student body, after which it was known as the Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU). During its early history the student body sought to provide students with campus events and forms of entertainment for its students; however, with the transition to ASBYU, the organization sought to not only provide for the social life of students but also seek to advocate for their needs. Before ASBYU assumed its modern organization, it was made up of different branches including the executive branch, made up of the president, vice presidents, and secretaries; the legislative branch, which sought to make and approve policies and frequently changed the structure from large councils to small senates.; and the short-lived judicial branch which sought to represent students and uphold the student body constitution. The structure of modern BYUSA includes a president and executive vice-president as well as seven area vice-presidents in charge of a distinct sect of BYUSA which include Campus activities (Y-Activities and AIM), Clubs, Student Advisory Council, Student Honor, Communications, and Involvement.
Throughout its history, the student government at BYU has frequently clashed with the administration at BYU. Sometimes finding themselves underneath the control of BYU administration and prominent LDS Church leaders on the Board of Trustees, the student body leadership often attempted to reorganize or protest in order to assert their desire to affect policy at BYU. A prominent controversy surrounding BYUSA and BYU administration revolved around the firing of a BYUSA faculty advisor for writing a letter to the school newspaper, asking for more transparency in BYUSA elections which led to student protestation of the firing and the call for more freedom for students to express opinions. BYUSA was reorganized and rechartered in 1988, while Jeffrey R. Holland was the university president. Following their rechartering, BYUSA reevaluated their role at BYU, seeking to emulate their motto "students serving students" by focusing their attention as a student government on advisement and service. In the 1990s and the 2000s, BYUSA made university history by electing its first female BYUSA president in 1991 and its first African-American student body president in 2002.
History
Beginnings: 1899–1932
The organization of student government at Brigham Young University can be traced to the early 1900s. According to Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years, the student government organization officially began in 1909.[1]: 344 However, according to Brigham Young University: A House of Faith, student government began in December 1902.[2]: 227 Regardless of the discrepancy, a de facto student government existed at BYU as early as 1899 with the establishment of the first student newspaper at BYU, White and Blue. While, not an official student government, the newspaper used their influence to establish student policies.[3] According to Bergera and Priddis's A House of Faith, student government and university administration faced conflict as early as 1908. When John Reese assumed the presidency of the student body, student government was in debt and administrators vetoed Reese's idea to charge an entry fee for the school dance. Reese resigned and student government outlined a student "bill of rights". The administration revoked the bill of rights as well as removed all student body officers from their positions. Administration ruled that faculty members must be present on all student body executive boards.[2]: 227–228 A debate ensued and the student body was granted permission to return to its previous structure as long as new electees are approved by a "Board of Control" with contained students and faculty members all chosen by the administration. New elections were held in January 1909.[2]: 228
Administration supervision, however, continued to be an issue for student government.[2]: 228 The student body determined that a loophole around the Board of Control was to determine among themselves which students would run for student government offices. From the mid-1910s to the late 1920s, student government as BYU developed political parties based on the university's school colors with various platforms including building a school cafeteria or constructing a new science building.[2]: 228 In 1924, the council began electing presidents, vice-presidents, student-historians, and editors of campus-based newspapers and magazines, including one representative per class.[1]: 344–345 Additionally, the council chose the colors of BYU (white and blue) and the Y block to be the symbol of BYU.[1]: 345 In 1936, the roles of student government officers and committees were specified more exactly, the council elected more officers, and restricted some offices to be held by upperclassmen only.[1]: 346
Associated Students of Brigham Young University: 1933–1987
Until 1933, the student government association was known by the title the "student body", after which it was known as the Associated Students of Brigham Young University (ASBYU). During the university presidency of Franklin S. Harris, ASBYU ran with little supervision from administration or faculty.[1]: 346 In 1937, the Board of Control was dissolved and students were granted permission to hold primary elections, however, students continued to notice the lack of student government's power for the next 20 years.[2]: 228 Early duties of student government included running intercollegiate athletics, managing the Student Loan Fund (a need-based scholarship to finance students' living expenses), operating the BYU bookstore, planning campus social activities, maintaining the paint on the "Y" on the mountainside near BYU, and overseeing freshman initiation.[2]: 229 In order to raise money for the Student Loan Fund, student government charged admission to a Loan Fund Ball, however, eventually faculty took control of the Student Loan Fund.[2]: 229 ASBYU managed the Student Supply Association, a store where students could buy discounted snacks and school supplies, the proceeds funded several construction projects on campus including BYU's first football stadium and the university's first tennis courts.[2]: 229
In the 1950s, ASBYU began transitioning from an organization mainly occupied with the hosting entertaining activities for the student body to an organization that better responded to the needs of its students. During this time, the Executive Council presided over the student body. The Executive Council consisted of a president, two vice-presidents, secretary-historian, business manager, and the coordinator of student organizations. ASBYU also consisted of a Legislative council consisting of four representatives from each undergraduate class and representatives from various on-campus clubs, associations, and programs.[4]: 360 The Legislative Council functioned to develop or approve legislation to address the needs of the student body.[4]: 362 By 1955, the Legislative Council was eliminated and was replaced by a student senate which was smaller and consisted of elected membership rather than appointed membership.[4]: 362 A prominent issue raised by ASBYU senate surrounding the National Defense Education Act. While BYU refused the federal loans, intending to create a loan program of their own, it supported the act of loyalty oaths. While some of the student body and the senate were against the idea of loyalty oaths and expressed their distaste of loyalty oaths, the senate was forced to sign a resolution showing support for oath due to a university poll showing that the majority of students were in favor of oaths.[2]: 246–247
The ASBYU senate was more outspoken than other student government branches but was frequently censored by the administration.[2]: 247 For example, in 1958, senate members proposed a "dead week" before final exams with no university activities; however, administrators compelled ASBYU members to schedule activities anyway so students would not be forced to travel off-campus for "less desirable recreation".[2]: 247 Administration pushed back on the senate led by BYU president Ernest L. Wilkinson who reminded students that the university was "private...not a republic" and that it was "ludicrous" to think students could affect university policy. He added that student tuition only represented one-quarter of university expenses with income from the LDS Church and other sources making up the majority.[2]: 247–248 The senate was replaced by the ASBYU assembly in 1965; however, the legislative branch of ASBYU was completed abolished by 1969.[4]: 362 [2]: 248 There were several attempts by the students to revive the ASBYU senate in 1974, 1981, and 1984; all were unsuccessful.[2]: 248 Concerning the executive council, in 1957 the number of vice-presidents was expanded to four to ease the burden of the president. The four vice-presidents were made in charge of four different offices: social activities, culture, student relations, and finances.[4]: 362 By 1969, four more vice-presidents were added in charge of academics, athletics, organizations, and women's activities. These vice-presidents replaced the legislative council of ASBYU.[4]: 362 Eventually, class presidencies were eliminated aside from the freshman class.[4]: 363 A judicial branch, including a supreme court, was established in 1960 with handle student government constitution disputes, election campaign violations, and disputes over campus parking tickets.[4]: 363
From the 1950s to the 1970s, interest in student government was on a steady decline due to the creation of local religious organizations that became the new social units for students.[4]: 363 By 1971, the ASBYU election turn out had decreased by 21%. Additionally, interest in ASBYU had decreased because students began to identify with their major rather than their class in school. Moreover, as the academics and research opportunities improved at BYU, students were more academically occupied than socially occupied.[4]: 363 Despite its declining interest, ASBYU funded and helped organize many campus events and improve student and BYU relations.[4]: 365 Despite the organization's decreased interest, ASBYU established an Academics Office which brought prominent guest speakers to BYU.[2]: 242 ASBYU also established a "Free University" in the late 1960s. This establishment was student-run and operated, offering free, noncredit classes on contemporary topics such as "Insights into Russian Life and Politics". The program had hundreds of participants but was shut down in 1970 after the founding students graduated.[2]: 243 In 1971, student government created a Student Academic Council to determine how funding for student research projects would be allocated; the first project funded concerned moth pheromones in Provo Valley. Additionally, ASBYU established an ombudsman office in 1969 that served BYU students with legal advice and counsel.[2]: 243
Ticket sales and distribution, a responsibility of ASBYU, had been controversial throughout its history. Crowd-rushing and roughhousing at ticket offices contributed to the disorganized manner in which tickets for concerts and sporting events on campus were sold. Students were often forced to wait hours in weaving lines to obtain tickets. ASBYU attempted to fix the problem by experimenting with random drawings, early-hour sales, computer selections, and mail orders, none of which were successful. In 1980, ASBYU officers decided that the best method would be to reveal the ticket office location via radio one hour before sales began; however, this led to car accidents and stampedes as people left their cars and shoved their ways to the ticket office. Other issues concerning ASBYU's involvement with ticket sales included overselling seats, selling student reserved tickets to better-paying audiences, and embezzlement in the ticket office.[2]: 245–246 Throughout the history of ASBYU, student body officials had been forced to resign due to moral or legal violations which included public "lewdness", embezzlement, and unauthorized use of university vehicles among other violations. Consequently, some students suggested that student officers be appointed by local ecclesiastical leaders rather than elected. President of BYU Dallin H. Oaks argued that it was important for students to experienced the democratic system and ecclesiastical appointment of leadership was never implemented.[2]: 255
Brigham Young University Student Service Association: 1988–Present
In 1988, ASBYU was restructured and renamed as BYUSA by BYU president Jeffrey R. Holland. According to the director of the Honor Code Office Rush Sumpter, ASBYU became too powerful with students believing they "could do their own thing".[5] Additionally, Sumpter stated that elections became exclusive to wealthy students who could afford to campaign, social clubs had too much control, and activities excluded students. John Coleman became the new president of BYUSA with advisement and service rather than power, being the focus of the government modeled institution.[5][6] Despite being the equivalent of a student government, the association claims to function as a student service association, because students work with administration to solve problems rather than have the power to make direct change.[7] The name was initially changed to the Student Service Association of Brigham Young University (SSABYU) but was changed to BYUSA due to potential abuse of the acronym.[5]
During the 20th-century, ASBYU received a little over half of its funding directly from university funds, receiving the rest of the funding largely from ticket sales. However, throughout its history, ASBYU felt that BYU administrators had too much power over the ASBYU budget allocation considering the age of students and the college setting.[2]: 244 Contention with administration over the student government budget extended to senior class gifts as well. In 1979, student government officials argued with the administration over whether gifts could be used off-campus or were required to be used on campus. Due to growing protestation, students were granted permission to use the senior class gift money on Cambodian refugees; however, a few years later, a bylaw was established which prohibited off-campus projects as class gifts.[2]: 244–245
In 1991, Amy Baird was elected the first female president of BYUSA.[8] In 2002, Rob Foster became the first African-American BYUSA president, the Daily Herald noted this as significant, because African-Americans make up less than 1% of enrollment at BYU.[9] In 2006, controversy surrounding BYU's administration of BYUSA was heightened when Todd Hendricks, a BYUSA advisor, was fired from the university. The Daily Herald reported that Hendricks was fired for submitting a letter to the school's newspaper The Daily Universe which urged for more transparency in BYUSA elections. The firing led to student protests and concern that BYU administration had too much control over student government.[10][11] A mostly silent student protest was held on March 31, 2006 where students protested the firing of Hendricks and the lack of freedom for students to express their opinions.[12] In 2016, the first all-female presidency of BYUSA was elected with Avery Harding as president and Addie Hulme as vice-president.[13] BYUSA instituted PEN talk panels (Perspective Education Narratives), modeled off TED talks, to allow BYU students a safe place to discuss various topics with the goal of better understanding minority groups at BYU.[14][15]
Organization
BYUSA functions to serve and advise.[16] Every March full-time students participate in electing a new president and executive vice president to a one-year term.[17][18] Candidates for president and executive vice president must be in good honor code standing and have completed two semesters of service leadership experience at the university. The remaining members of the BYUSA presidency are appointed by the incoming president and executive vice president.[19][20]
The BYUSA Presidency is made up of six distinct areas. Each area is led by an area vice president[21] and each member of the presidency serves for a one-year term, alongside the President and Executive Vice President.[22] Additionally, each area vice president appoints executive directors who serve as volunteers from the beginning of summer term to the end of the following winter semester.[23]
Campus activities
Campus Activities plans, implements, and evaluates large-scale, campus-wide activities for the students,[24] including popular activities like the semi-annual Battle of the Bands[25][26] and True Blue Foam.[27] In 2017, the campus activities department was divived into Y-Activities and AIM (Arts, Interests and Music).[28]
Clubs
The Clubs area provides administrative oversight for around over 100 recognized BYUSA clubs.[29] This area directs the chartering of campus clubs and the training of club officers to ensure the success of the clubs and involvement of students.[30][31]
Student Advisory Council
The Student Advisory Council, or SAC, established in 1988 with the reorganization BYUSA, helps to perform the organizational mission in advising the administration and students across campus.[5][32]
Student Honor
The Student Honor department is tasked with the primary mission of promoting the university Honor Code.[33] In 2007, the Student Honor Association was placed under the BYUSA, with the role of Student Honor Association President becoming an official BYUSA Vice President.[33]
Communications
Communications helps to coordinate the marketing effort of the association.[34][31]
Involvement
This area serves as a resource to the other areas of BYUSA to aid recruitment and retention of volunteers. Previously known as the administration department, unique from the other areas in BYUSA, their purpose is to help the other areas be successful. The area focuses on volunteer recruitment and placement.[35][36][31]
Elections
In past years and due to various reasons, the BYUSA elections have caused campus-wide controversy. Across multiple years, candidates have been disqualified[37][38] and, in 2006, a candidates disqualification led to the firing of a full-time employee.[39][40] After a successful election and at the end of the out-going administration's term, new BYUSA officers gather atop the Spencer W. Kimball Tower to perform the "Pass the Torch" Ceremony. During this ceremony the outgoing BYUSA President gives the "Oath of Office" to the incoming BYUSA President.[41]
Notable Alumni
- Rex E. Lee, President of ASBYU from 1959 to 1960, former dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School and former Solicitor General of the United States[4]: 365
References
- ^ a b c d e Wilkinson, Ernest L.; Arrington, Leonard J.; Hafen, Bruce C. (1975). Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (Vol. 2 ed.). Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press. ISBN 0842507086. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v Bergera, Gary James; Priddis, Ronald (1985). Brigham Young University: A House of Faith. Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books. ISBN 0941214346. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Wilkinson, Ernest L.; Arrington, Leonard J.; Hafen, Bruce C. (1975). Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (Vol. 1 ed.). Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press. p. 476. ISBN 0842507086. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Wilkinson, Ernest L.; Arrington, Leonard J.; Hafen, Bruce C. (1975). Brigham Young University: The First One Hundred Years (Vol. 3 ed.). Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University Press. ISBN 0842507086. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Metamorphosis rescued ASBYU". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ Randall, David (March 22, 2004). "BYUSA: 2000 volunteers serving students, administrators". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Jelalian, Matthew (February 20, 2014). "BYUSA candidates looks for appeal to both administration and students". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
- ^ Rogerson, Kenneth S. (February 16, 1991). "Reagan Lauds Y. For Electing 1st Woman Leader of BYUSA". Deseret News. Deseret News Publishing Company. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ "BYUSA president breaking the mold". Daily Herald. Herald Communications. February 18, 2002. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ Chang-Yen, Anna (March 30, 2006). "Students to protest the firing of BYUSA adviser". Daily Herald. Herald Communications. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ Sonntag, Stephanie (March 24, 2006). "BYUSA Employee Terminated". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
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- ^ French, Maddy (March 13, 2017). "First female BYUSA presidency leaves legacy". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ Reed, Andrew (November 16, 2018). "BYUSA Pen Talks". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Wise, Kendra (October 19, 2018). "BYUSA PEN talks giving a voice to minority groups". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "BYUSA Aims to Serve and Advise". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2011-08-23. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ Matthews, Sarah (February 27, 2018). "Why students should vote in BYUSA elections". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Grow, Annie (April 18, 2002). "BYUSA slogan stays despite people change". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Hamilto, Sydnee (June 6, 1996). "BYUSA involves students". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Robbins, Christie (December 2, 1998). "BYUSA leaders already planning for elections". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Burmester, Karen (May 3, 2000). "New BYUSA vice presidents appointed". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "BYUSA vice presidents, secretary announced". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "BYUSA accepting applications for Executive Directors". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ Hales, Whitney (October 23, 2015). "Student organizations at BYU, UVU share common goals". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Halversen, Rachel (March 7, 2019). "The Wall to host semi-annual Battle of the Bands". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Interactive Graphic: A look at Battle of the Bands". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
- ^ Reed, Andrew (October 19, 2018). "True Blue Foam". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ French, Maddy (April 4, 2017). "BYUSA executives discuss changes to charter". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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- ^ Cable, Jessica (March 13, 2017). "BYUSA Clubs Showcase features unique campus clubs". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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- ^ a b "Student Honor Association, BYUSA Combine". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
- ^ "BYUSA Communications Social Media and PR Executive Director" (PDF). BYUSA. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Boyd, Tom (June 10, 2013). "BYUSA's Involvement Hub will help students get involved". The Daily Universe. Brigham Young University. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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- ^ "Y Campaign Ruling Disputed". The Deseret News. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
- ^ "Honor Code Violation Snarls BYU Election". The Deseret News. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "BYUSA Employee Terminated". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "Former Worker Accuses BYU of Wrongful firing". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2009-06-14.[dead link ]
- ^ "BYUSA Passes the Torch". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2009-06-12.