The Universe, October 814, 2013

Missionary age affects freshman housing gender ratios

By LAuRA HARRISoN
One year after President Thomas S. Monson announced the age change for LDS missionaries, the dynamics of freshmen housing have drastically changed. Historically, ratios of male to female students have been fairly close; since 2004, the number of female to male freshman have been within 800 of one other. The 2012 incoming freshman class had a fairly even ratio, with 3,124 males to 3,771 females. This year, however, there are a total of 5,207 freshman enrolled this year: 3,234 being female and 1,973 being male, according to University Communications. According to Julie Franklin, director for residence life, the number of male and female students living on campus are similar to what they have been for the past few years. The only change is that there are more upperclassmen males living in on-campus housing now, and fewer freshman males. Though there are more upperclassmen males living in oncampus housing, freshman girls still nd the lack of freshman boys very apparent. Girls are super desperate, said Dominque Temple, a freshman from Menife, Calif. Thats a really annoying trend going on. I think Id be able to deal with it better if girls werent like that (desperate); its just one of the downsides. Freshman boys, on the other hand, have the opposite viewpoint. Its honestly so nice, said Aaron Johnson, a freshman from Flowermound, Texas. It makes me feel more confident because there are more girls to ask on dates. Ward dynamics have also changed for freshmen. In years past, having a ratio of one boy to every two girls was rare, but now its the norm. Our ward is the closest to a normal ratio, one boy to every two girls I think, Johnson said. Its way better than most wards in our stake. Most of them are one boy to every four girls. According to Temple, who lives in Heritage Halls, personalities can cloud the signicant difference between boys and girls. Well we have a lot of outgoing guys in our ward, so that doesnt make the ratio as apparent, because the guys are everywhere, Temple said. Still, we only have one elders quorum and then three Relief Societies. Further, female students are concerned with the amount of freshman boys planning on leaving on missions at the end of fall semester. A lot of guys in my ward are

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Freshman guys are generally happy about the ratio, while women would appreciate more men.
planning on leaving, Johnson said. Its already disproportionate right now, but when winter comes, its going to be a lot more noticeable. Temple agreed. Its going to get worse because guys are leaving. Well, better for guys, worse for girls.

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BYU bucket list: Must-take classes

By MARIA PANtER
In between completing major classes and G.E. requirements, BYU students can take advantage of a wide variety of interesting classes to round out their schedules. BYU students past and present suggested several classes that should be on every BYU students pre-graduation bucket list, and that they can keep in mind as winter registration dates are just a few weeks away. Students said it is a good idea to take classes that offer technical skills, spiritual guidance and a fun environment, including classes like floral design, beginning clothing construction, food preparation, beginning piano and sports and dance classes. Danielle Hanson Curtis, a senior studying communica- spiritual insights. tion disorders, said Food PrepaEmily Buhler Loveless, a ration in the Home (SFL 110) is BYU psychology graduate, said one of her favorite classes. one of her top bucket list suggesYou make tions is a psyand eat delichology class cious food for that pertain to three hours a all members of week. What the Church. could be betPsych 353 highlights ter? Cu r tis how the dissaid. K at e A shcipline of p s y c h o l o g y, croft, a BYU Danielle Hanson Curtis as it stands, graduate from BYU student departs from the School of the values of F a m i ly a nd the gospel and Life Sciences, basic truths said the beginning clothing construction that we all hold, Loveless said. class is hard, but worth it and Its a wonderful class for anyestablishes a great foundation. one because the teacher applies While students are required this to the schism between the to take 12 religion credits gospel and the scholastic/sciento graduate, there are some tic world that we are living in. classes outside of the religion Within the religion credits, department that students said past and present students also

Sept. 25 An individual reported that lights were stolen from a bike near the Harvey L. Fletcher Building. An investigation is ongoing. Sept. 25 A bag containing a wallet and cards was stolen from LaVell Edwards Stadium. Police are continuing their investigation. Sept. 25 An unsecured cellphone was taken from the John A. Widstoe Building. An investigation is ongoing. Sept. 26 An individual reported a theft of passes at Lavell Edwards Stadium. University Police is continuing its investigation. Sept. 27 University Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle license at Parking Lot 37. An investigation is ongoing. Sept. 30 An individual reported items had been taken from a room at Helaman Halls. University Police is continuing its investigation.
MALL ROBBERY

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Oct. 2 Around 2:20 p.m. Provo Police responded to a report of a jewelry theft at Provo Towne Center Mall. A jewelry courier had recently left the mall and was heading to his car when three men pulled up to in him in a gray minivan. A man in the minivan pulled out a knife and ordered the courier to hand over his jewelry. After they had stolen the jewelry, the man with the knife slashed the tires of a nearby car. The case is under investigation by Provo Police.

suggest classes such as World Religions, Teachings of the Living Prophets and Joseph Smith and the Restoration. I took a few extras to get enough credit for my scholarship. World Religions was one of those classes, and I loved it, said Brandi Klingler, a BYU nursing graduate. This class is a way to get exposed to other cultures and ways of thinking. It has helped me have a better appreciation for others not of our faith and nd some common ground (with them). I think it is a great aid for those who really want to share the gospel with others. Other students suggested included ice skating, basketball and a exibility classes. Whats been your favorite class at BYU? What classes are on your BYU bucket list? Comment on the Universes Facebook page or tweet @UniverseBYU.

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