Author: Johnny Swift

Dr. Johnny Swift earned his BSA, MS, and PhD degrees in ornithology at BYU. For safety reasons, Johnny is likely wearing a sweater and corduroy trousers at any given moment. He can often be found sitting at the duck pond, yelling at children for feeding bread to the ducks. Johnny is now on the journey to find himself through meditation, self-help cook books, and journalism.
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BYU Grad Couple Thrilled About Cannon Center Take-Out Option: ‘Those Crank Tots Really Slap’

Brigham Young University has announced the Cannon Center’s take-out option in an effort to continue social distancing as the university re-opens. Starting in September, non-meal plan holders will be able to order take-out from the meal hall alongside students who actually depend on the Cannon Center for their meals. Dozens of families have expressed their excitement and relief regarding the announcement. Mary and Winston Matthews, … Continue reading BYU Grad Couple Thrilled About Cannon Center Take-Out Option: ‘Those Crank Tots Really Slap’

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RM Responsible for Twitter Bitcoin Hack, Link Actually Sends Users to Comeuntochrist.org

Earlier this week, various Twitter accounts were targeted by hackers in what appeared to be a Bitcoin scam. Affected users ranged from billionaires Elon Musk to Barack Obama to Kim Kardashian, among many others. The accounts all posted the same message, a promise to send Bitcoins to anyone who clicked the linked provided. Twitter’s investigation team found that clicking the link actually just redirected users … Continue reading RM Responsible for Twitter Bitcoin Hack, Link Actually Sends Users to Comeuntochrist.org

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BYU Police Thrilled to No Longer Be in the Spotlight for Police Misconduct

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, police departments across the country are being scrutinized. Citizens are demanding changes be made to how exactly officers protect and serve their communities. Utah is no exception; protests against police misconduct have continued throughout the state, and BYU police couldn’t be happier. “It’s such a relief,” said BYU police chief Rile Leafed. “Now that the attention … Continue reading BYU Police Thrilled to No Longer Be in the Spotlight for Police Misconduct

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“It’s a Good Thing There’s No Racism at BYU,” Says White Midwestern Student

Recent coverage of police brutality towards black Americans across the nation have left much of the public shocked and outraged. With such perturbing acts of violence­ happening to such a significant portion of the population, some young people are trying to keep their idealism intact by looking to the bright side. “Police brutality is an awful thing,” said Owen McKay, a BYU student from the … Continue reading “It’s a Good Thing There’s No Racism at BYU,” Says White Midwestern Student

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Zoom Announces New Account Option ‘Zoom Singles,’ to Partner with Mutual as Date Hosting Platform

Earlier this week, Zoom­ announced the launch of their newest account option, “Zoom Singles.” Zoom, a video conferencing service widely used during social distancing efforts, plans to partner with Mutual to host dates organized on the dating app. “It’s a game-changing innovation in the dating world,” said a developer working on the upgrade. “Only issue was finding where to beta-test this option. We thought, ‘Who … Continue reading Zoom Announces New Account Option ‘Zoom Singles,’ to Partner with Mutual as Date Hosting Platform

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