ChosenOne Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 As i am sure most of you guys have heard... BYU Suspends Forward Brandon Davies BYU announced on Tuesday that starting forward Brandon Davies was suspended for the rest of the season for violating the school's honor code. According to Jay Drew of the Salt Lake Tribune, a source revealed that Davies was dismissed after he admitted to having sex with his girlfriend. Davies is said to be "extremely remorseful" and "heartbroken" over the situation and he's accepted the punishment. The Huffington Post Here is their Honor Code: Good Honor Code Standing Students must be in good Honor Code standing to be admitted to, continue enrollment at, and graduate from BYU. The term "good Honor Code standing" means that a student's conduct is consistent with the Honor Code and the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Excommunication, disfellowshipment, or disaffiliation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints automatically results in the loss of good Honor Code standing. Further, a student is not in good Honor Code standing if his or her ecclesiastical endorsement has either lapsed or has been withdrawn, or if the Honor Code Office has placed a "hold" on the student's records. All students, upon admission to BYU, are required to observe the standards of the Honor Code at all times, whether on or off campus. When the Honor Code Office receives reports of misconduct prior to a prospective student's admission or readmission, those reports are referred to the Admissions Office for appropriate action. When the Honor Code Office receives reports of student misconduct after admission or readmission, but before registration for classes, the Honor Code Office typically notifies the student, indicating that a "hold" will be placed on the student's registration if the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the Honor Code Office by a specified date. The Honor Code Office also reserves the right to place a "hold" on the record of any student based on reports of student misconduct prior to notifying the student. Conduct All students and residents are required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Honor Code. In addition, students may not influence or seek to influence others to engage in behavior inconsistent with the Honor Code. Students must abstain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances and from the intentional misuse or abuse of any substance. Sexual misconduct; obscene or indecent conduct or expressions; disorderly or disruptive conduct; participation in gambling activities; involvement with pornographic, erotic, indecent, or offensive material; and any other conduct or action inconsistent with the principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Honor Code is not permitted. Violations of the Honor Code may result in actions up to and including separation from the university. Homosexual Behavior Brigham Young University will respond to homosexual behavior rather than to feelings or attraction and welcomes as full members of the university community all whose behavior meets university standards. Members of the university community can remain in good Honor Code standing if they conduct their lives in a manner consistent with gospel principles and the Honor Code. One's stated same-gender attraction is not an Honor Code issue. However, the Honor Code requires all members of the university community to manifest a strict commitment to the law of chastity. Homosexual behavior is inappropriate and violates the Honor Code. Homosexual behavior includes not only sexual relations between members of the same sex, but all forms of physical intimacy that give expression to homosexual feelings. Dress and Grooming Standards The dress and grooming of both men and women should always be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher education. Modesty and cleanliness are important values that reflect personal dignity and integrity, through which students, staff, and faculty represent the principles and standards of the Church. Members of the BYU community commit themselves to observe the following standards, which reflect the direction of the Board of Trustees and the Church publication For the Strength of Youth. The Dress and Grooming Standards are as follows: Men A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Clothing is inappropriate when it is sleeveless, revealing, or form fitting. Shorts must be knee-length or longer. Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles or colors, and trimmed above the collar, leaving the ear uncovered. Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe or onto the cheek. If worn, moustaches should be neatly trimmed and may not extend beyond or below the corners of the mouth. Men are expected to be clean-shaven; beards are not acceptable. Earrings and other body piercing are not acceptable. Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas. Women A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Clothing is inappropriate when it is sleeveless, strapless, backless, or revealing; has slits above the knee; or is form fitting. Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be knee-length or longer. Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extremes in styles or colors. Excessive ear piercing (more than one per ear) and all other body piercing are not acceptable. Shoes should be worn in all public campus areas. Residential Living Standards As stated in the Honor Code, Brigham Young University is committed to providing a learning atmosphere consistent with the principles of the Church. The university is likewise committed to creating such an atmosphere for students residing on and off campus and between semesters. To achieve this, BYU has established living standards to help students learn some of the high ideals and principles of behavior expected at Brigham Young University. Therefore, the university requires students to adhere to the following applicable standards: Visiting Hours Helaman Halls Visitors of the opposite sex are permitted in the lobbies but not in the bedroom area, except during an established open house or home evening time, at which times room doors must remain open. Lobby visiting hours begin after 8:00 a.m. and extend until 12:00 midnight, Monday through Thursday and Saturday. On Friday night, lobby visiting hours extend until 1:30 a.m. Sunday hours are from noon until midnight. Heritage Halls Visitors of the opposite sex are permitted in the lobbies and apartment kitchens but not in bedrooms or bathrooms. Lobby visiting hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight daily, Sunday through Thursday, and extend until 1:30 a.m. on Fridays. Apartment visiting hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and extend until 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday. Off-Campus Visiting Hours, Wyview Park, and Foreign Language Student Residence Visitors of the opposite sex are permitted in living rooms and kitchens but not in the bedrooms in off-campus living units. The use of the bathroom areas by members of the opposite sex is not appropriate unless emergency or civility dictates otherwise, and then only if the safety, privacy, and sensitivity of other residents are not jeopardized. Visiting hours may begin after 9:00 a.m. and extend until 12:00 midnight. Friday night visiting hours may extend until 1:30 a.m. Landlords may establish a shorter visiting period if proper notice is given to students BYU Honor Code Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you are going to go there and know the rules, don't break em, doesn't matter if the rule seems odd or dumb, then don't go. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 This is why non mormons generally don't go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Why would anyone want to be Mormon? abstaning from alcohol, no [expletive]ing tnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Way to get with the times guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Way to get with the times guys!the players believe the shit is wrong, dunno why you are complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you are going to go there and know the rules, don't break em, doesn't matter if the rule seems odd or dumb, then don't go.This. Don't go to a school with rules like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 haha [expletive] that school. but yeah, he shouldn't have gone there if he was gonna break a rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?QuestionMark? Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Private school, he knew what he was getting into so really no room for complaint. I will say, why would he admit it, though? Here's my rule of thumb: Deny til you die. Unless they had video proof, I don't know why he'd admit to it even if he did it. I'm sure there's been plenty of athletes that have laid some pipe during their time there, they just never admitted it. On a side note, what does this do to recruiting at BYU? If I'm an athlete I'd rather go walk on at a school like Sacramento State than go to BYU and deal with their Honor Code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 On a side note, what does this do to recruiting at BYU? If I'm an athlete I'd rather go walk on at a school like Sacramento State than go to BYU and deal with their Honor Code.In reality, it will probably do nothing. Do they really recruit that many non-Mormons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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