Mormons are frequently mentioned in the press. News articles can provide insight into how Mormons live their lives and how they impact the communities in which they live. Take a look at what people are saying about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!

‘Why I’m a Mormon’: Steve Young – Deseret News
By Steve Young, For the Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from “Why I’m a Mormon” edited by Joseph A. Cannon, which includes the testimonies of 53 influential members …

You know I’m a Mormon, but do you know why? – Deseret News
By Jason Wright, For the It’s hard to believe nearly two years have passed since I wrote the column “Author Jason Wright confesses, ‘I am a Mormon.’ …

‘Why I’m a Mormon’: Stephanie Nielson – Deseret News
By Stephanie Nielson, For the Being a Mormon means that I know who I am, I know where I am going, and I know, understand, and love the plan …

Actors Share Nativity Experiences With Life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos
Salt Lake City | Thursday, 8 December 2011 00:00:00 -0700 | What would it be like to witness firsthand the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ? Actors who took part in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ …

The ultimate Mormon male – Salon
He’s just a Mormon. I know, because I grew up in Ogden, Utah, a city of about 83000 people, 60 percent of whom are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (I’m …

Mormons pursue dreams of being in the Tabernacle Choir – Universe.byu.edu
Opportunities to try out for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir are limited. When opportunities do arise, even living out of state isn’ta big enough deterrent to keep some people from pursuing …

A New Generation Redefines Mormon Cuisine – New York Times
JUSTIN SOELBERG, the chef at Communal restaurant in Provo, Utah, has heard all the jokes about Mormon food. "People think it’s just casseroles and Jell-O all the time," said …

Seminary Centennial Video
Seminary Centennial Video See http://newsroom.lds.org/article/youth-commemorate-100-years-seminary for more information. From: LDSPublicAffairs Views: 1319 27 ratings Time: 10:24 More in Entertainment

Mormons Celebrate 100 Years of Seminary
Mormons Celebrate 100 Years of Seminary Read more at http://newsroom.lds.org/article/church-celebrates-100-years-seminary From: LDSPublicAffairs Views: 1635 15 ratings Time: 07:57 More in Entertainment

New Bishops’ Central Storehouse Ready to Serve the Needy (1/26/12)
New Bishops’ Central Storehouse Ready to Serve the Needy (1/26/12) Visit http://newsroom.lds.org/article/new-bishops-central-storehouse-serve for more information From: LDSPublicAffairs Views: 101 10 ratings Time: 02:05 More in Nonprofits & Activism

New church to handle growth for Mormons – The Wenatchee World Online
By Rick Steigmeyer Mormon Church leaders Doug Clay, Jason Tveten and Hal Hunsaker, left to right, share a laugh while watching work on a new chapel being built at Monitor. …

Mormon Missionary Experience Recounted by Journalist
Salt Lake City | 2012-02-01 | Being a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) is a positive and challenging experience for the women and men who volunteer. In an interview with the Research on Religion …

Ancestry Easier to Discover Thanks to Worldwide Genealogy Volunteers 
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-31 | Earlier this year, a family historian named Carol was trying to piece together the Ohio branches of her family tree. "They were shattered by death, marriage, remarriage, name changes, and lack of records," she …

New Bishops’ Central Storehouse Ready to Serve the Needy
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-27 | A new state-of-the-art storage facility is helping The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) more efficiently serve the needs of people who are struggling to feed their families.

Church Representative Speaks at Poynter Institute
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-27 | Michael R. Otterson, managing director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, addressed journalists at the Poynter Institute's conference, "Politics and Religion: Getting It Right in 2012,” on 8 …

‘On Faith’ Blog: Mormons and the Practice of Tithing
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-25 | Michael R. Otterson, managing director of public affairs for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon), dedicated his On Faith blog post this week to addressing the Latter-day Saint practice of tithing.

Dr. Robert L. Millet: A View on Interfaith Respect
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-24 | On 12 January 2012 Robert L. Millet, professor of religion and emeritus dean of religious education at Brigham Young University, gave a devotional message about the importance of interfaith outreach. 

Seminary Program Celebrates Century of Teaching Mormon Teens
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-19 | In 1912, adjacent to Granite High School in Salt Lake City, Utah, Thomas J. Yates assumed the challenging task of organizing and teaching the first seminary class of The Church of Jesus Christ of …

Pew Mormon Study Highlights Christianity, Religiosity of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-12 | SALT LAKE CITY — Mormons' faith, beliefs and practices translate to satisfaction with their lives according to a report studying members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the United States …

Wall Street Journal: Pop Star David Archuleta to Benefit From Serving Mission
Salt Lake City | 2011-12-30 | An op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal Friday highlighted American Idol pop star David Archuleta's announcement that he plans to serve a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survey Lists President Monson Among Most Admired in the World
Salt Lake City | 2011-12-29 | Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is listed among the most admired people in the world according to a Gallup/USA Today poll.

Year in Review: 2011 Another Year of Progress for the Church
Salt Lake City | 2011-12-27 | New temples were announced and others dedicated, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was thrust into the public eye in what has been called the "Mormon Moment."

Interfaith Concert Inspires Donations to Food Pantry
Salt Lake City | 2011-12-22 | Two Christian religions came together in December to present a Christmas concert and to collect food for the local pantry.

Philippines Hit with Widespread Destruction by Tropical Storm Washi
Salt Lake City | 2011-12-19 | Tropical storm Washi, which hit the southern Philippines island of Mindanao in the early hours of Saturday, 17 December, triggered flooding and landslides causing widespread destruction and hundreds of deaths.

The Mormon moment – Politico
As Mitt Romney solidifies his frontrunner status with a double-digit win this week in the Florida Republican primary, Mormons are embracing a unique moment in their political history that has been dubbed the "Mormon moment" …

John E. Perry: Helping dispel the Mormon misconceptions – Huntington Herald Dispatch
I read the recent article in the newspaper with the heading “Here’s a look at what Mormons believe.” I’m sure the writer was sincere. For said he, “I’ve done considerable …

Mitt Romney’s run for president spurs interest in Mormon faith – Detroit Free Press
It is a Mormon tradition that usually begins with a song and a prayer. / William Archie/The Church of Jesus Christ of the the Latter-Day …

The work of Mormons on a mission in Leeds – Yorkshire Evening Post
Rod McPhee looks at the work of Mormons on a mission in the city Elder Rosen was spreading the word of Mormonism close to their base …

Is Romney nicer because he’s Mormon? – Washington Post (blog)
Providing a sense of interconnected obligation is traditionally what religious communities have done best, and it is no surprise that the religious groups that are growing fastest in America …

Mormons in the ACC: Tar Heel guard plans to serve mission, while former Duke … – Deseret News
It was an offer the Mormon hoopster couldn’t refuse, especially considering the legendary coach was supportive of his plan to serve an …

Mormon temple to open in April – KC Community News
By Angie Anaya BorgedalenPOSTED: 11:35 am CST January 25, 2012 Those who have been watching the new Kansas City Mormon Temple change the skyline don’t have too much longer to wait to …

Wednesday Words: The State of the (Mormon) Union and More – TIME
On the front page of the New York Times dining section today, there is a story about Mormon cuisine, which reporter Julia Moskin describes as "part of a larger …

Annual Mormon Movie Festival Set To Begin – LocalNews8.com
It features movies by Mormon writers and directors and films with LDS cultural themes. Organizers say that over the first 10 years, the festival has screened more than 200 feature …

Mormons and the practice of tithing – Washington Post (blog)
The Mormons had known poverty often in their short, 70-year history. As they sought a place to settle and call their own, they found themselves driven from their communities …

Evangelist: True Christians don’t demonize Mormons, Obama – Salt Lake Tribune
By Peggy Fletcher Stack Mark DeMoss has a message for his fellow evangelicals: You can’t attack and demean Mormons or President Barack Obama and still consider yourself a follower of Jesus …

Mitt Romney taxes show ‘very high’ charitable giving tied to Mormon church – Christian Science Monitor
Mitt Romney’s tax returns reveal that he gives significant amounts of money to charity, partially because of his ties to the Mormon church, …

Chris Wallace Asks Romney If His Donations To Mormon Church Will Be A Problem … – Mediaite
Then Wallace broached one subject that has not been brought up very much during Romney’s campaign this election season: his ties to the …

Mormon family helps Guatemalan nonprofit group expand nutrition programs – Deseret News
By Joel Greer/p>, For the A Guatemalan nonprofit group founded by Mormons is using a USAID grant to expand its infant nutritional feeding program. Workers at …

Mormon temple near Kansas City to open in April – KOAM-TV
(AP) -- A new Mormon temple is scheduled to begin serving regional church members in May. The 32000-square foot temple north of Kansas City in Clay County will be dedicated May …

Mormon student group works to extend campus presence – The Daily Pennsylvanian
By GLENN SHRUM · January 22, 2012, 11:29 pm With the construction of a brand new temple scheduled to begin this spring, Penn’s devoted Mormon community continues to extend its …

Mormon temple to open to public in April – KC Community News
Open house and dedication dates for the Kansas City Missouri Temple have been announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The public is …

Seminary 100th Anniversary Commemorated in Worldwide Broadcast
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-19 | President Boyd K. Packer, President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, will speak at a broadcast on the 100-year anniversary of the Church's seminary program, where high school age students learn about the …

New Mormon temple in Kansas City, North, to open in April – Kansas City Star
By BRIAN BURNES The new Kansas City Mormon temple, which is nearing completion in Clay County, will open in April. An open house, during …

Hindu Dance At Mormon Temple Square In Salt Lake City – Eurasia Review
Hindu dance will reportedly be held at Mormon Tabernacle on historic Temple Square in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA), which houses the world headquarters of The Church …

Mormon From Mali – PRI’s The World
PRI’s The World Mormon From MaliPRI’s The WorldOne of them is Yeah Samake who is a member of the Mormon church and a graduate of Brigham Young University in Utah. The answer to our quiz question is Bamako. Anchor …

‘American Idol’s’ David Archuleta To Begin Shooting Philippine TV Series – Hollywood Reporter
The 20-year-old season 7 runner-up also recently announced that he would be putting music on hold for a two-year Mormon Mission. The American Idol season 7 runner-up is …

Mormon focus on marriage, family highlighted by Pew survey – Deseret News
In fact, 81 percent of Mormons say being a good parent is “one of the most important things in life,” according to a new survey by the Pew …

“On Faith” Blog: Mormons in the Mainstream
Salt Lake City | 2012-01-12 | On the "On Faith" blog today, Michael Otterson comments on the study on Mormons released today by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: Over the years we've learned quite a bit from …

Mormon slurs notably absent – Daily Herald
The news out of Iowa and New Hampshire suggests that anti-Mormon prejudice has had negligible impact on voters. Mitt Romney was a decisive winner yesterday in New Hampshire, with former Utah Gov. Jon …

Jon Heder on Napoleon Dynamite, Avoiding Raunchy Roles, and Fellow … – New York Magazine (blog)
We talked to Heder about revisiting the role, how being Mormon has held him back from being a raunchy comedy star, and his feelings …

Mormon Missionaries Discuss Proselytizing In N.H. – NPR
by Ike Sriskandarajah Elders Kyle Hodson (left) and Taylor Bayles are two Mormon missionaries in their 20s who have been navigating proselytizing and politics as they go door to door in New …

Fire damages building at Mormon temple in Westwood – Los Angeles Times
Investigators were trying to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a building early Tuesday at the site of the Mormon temple in Westwood. The structure was a …

Mormon Choral release debuts No. 1 on Billboard Classical Traditional chart – Deseret News
By Trent Toone, “Messiah in America,” an album produced by Mormon Choral Organizations, recently debuted on Billboard’s Traditional Classical Albums music chart at No. …

Around the Region: State Lawmaker Apologizes to Mormons, Inmate Charged With … – Patch.com
Judy Manning apologized Thursday for her comments this week about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s Mormon religion. That comment popped out in a lengthy article about Cobb County …

New Mormon Chapel to Serve Three Cultures – Houston Chronicle (blog)
The first time I came to Houston, I was surprised not to see cowboys, ranches, and tumbleweeds. Although the city was not what I initially expected, I consider …