The concept of honor runs deep into the roots of Brigham Young University, an academy-turned-university whose foundation was shaped by its first principal, Karl G. Maeser.
Yet recent discussions surrounding former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff and his decision to withdraw from the university, after facing a seven-game suspension for violating the school's honor code, have reignited questions about the code and how it functions today.
In this context, it's worth exploring what university leaders, coaches and athletic directors have said publicly about the code, its significance and its intended benefits for the BYU community and beyond.
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