Author: Hugh Wei

Hugh Wei recently got out of prison after only twenty years of a life sentence because he was deemed “a danger to the other inmates.” He is eager to be writing for a prestigious national news source again.
Life

5 Ways to Tell If Your Current Relationship is Real, or Just a Response to Soul Crushing Loneliness

Have you started a relationship with someone since April? If you’re anything like us, you’re probably wondering if it’s based on real mutual affinity, or is just a psychological crutch to deal with current events. After consulting some of the world’s most eminent psychologists, we’ve made a simple list of five methods to help you decide! Do you find that after meeting with this person, … Continue reading 5 Ways to Tell If Your Current Relationship is Real, or Just a Response to Soul Crushing Loneliness

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Campus

REPORT: Defunding BYU Police Will Topple Parking Ticket Scheme, Bankrupt University

Lately, there has been much talk of police reform, with many calling for severe budget cuts and even the elimination of the police. This comes in response to several unjustified acts of police violence against minorities, and most consequentially, African Americans. While attacks on African Americans by BYU police are virtually unheard of (probably due to lack of opportunity more than anything else), slashing the … Continue reading REPORT: Defunding BYU Police Will Topple Parking Ticket Scheme, Bankrupt University

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News

SpaceX Astronauts Really Hoping for Clear Weather so They Can Get Off the Planet before Anything Else Horrible Happens

After a failed launch on Wednesday afternoon due to unfavorable weather, astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are eager to get to the International Space Station as quickly as possible. “We were just devastated about the weather. You know, we’ll be spending significant time up there away from our friends and family. It’s a big commitment, not to mention all the important ways we’ll advance … Continue reading SpaceX Astronauts Really Hoping for Clear Weather so They Can Get Off the Planet before Anything Else Horrible Happens

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Life

Student Misses When Insomnia Was Caused by Test Anxiety and Not Existential Dread

With more and more articles published about Coronavirus‘ toll on mental health, we decided to sit down with an anonymous BYU student and ask how they feel. Below is a transcript of the interview. Alt Universe: So, how have you been feeling recently? Student: Gosh, that’s a tough question. Like, what is recently? What day even is it? Is it July yet? Alt Universe: It’s … Continue reading Student Misses When Insomnia Was Caused by Test Anxiety and Not Existential Dread

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Campus

BYU Student Body Has Trouble Focusing on Finals as Roommates Starting to Look More and More Attractive

With finals rapidly coming to a close, many students have found difficulty focusing amidst the quarantine. And though the honor code forbids homosexual dating, it is undeniable that forced separation from the opposite sex enkindles certain thoughts. One male student says, “I haven’t talked to a girl in a month, and it’s been difficult the whole time. At first it was just the small things … Continue reading BYU Student Body Has Trouble Focusing on Finals as Roommates Starting to Look More and More Attractive

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