Ditch the Earbuds, Build Real Connections | Salt Lake City News

BYU President Shane Reese hit pause on the digital age, urging students to ditch earbuds and phones for real human connection—arguing that scrolling isn’t building character, while awkward conversations in line might just lead to marriage. He framed “frictionless” life as a missed opportunity, calling growth into your comfort zone and embracing stumbles as badges of becoming. With student marriages down, Reese compared mental development to physical fitness: no challenge, no change. He also teased Elder Andersen’s upcoming talk and highlighted temple worship this year, while his wife encouraged prayer with open ears and faith to act. The message? Turn away from screens, follow Christ’s example, and join the campus date night to build real relationships. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e5ae45099c4aaf9