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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Medical Professionals Mysteriously Absent from Quarantine Protests

Across the United States, various levels of quarantine have been instituted in an effort to flatten the curve. Despite Utah being one of the only states without statewide COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Stay-at-Home order has still been too much for some Utah residents to bear; protests against quarantine have ranged from Salt Lake City to Saint George. However, medical professionals seem to be mysteriously … Continue reading Medical Professionals Mysteriously Absent from Quarantine Protests

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Life

Newlyweds Threaten to Post a Wedding Photo Every Hour Until Every Item on Their Registry is Purchased

“So grateful to have him for eternity (: I’m so lucky!” reads the beginning of Shelby Young’s lasted Instagram post, showing off wedding photos that were taken approximately 45 seconds ago. The loving caption continues in the same appreciative tone: “Now give us money and also things (: Link in bio (: Love you all (:” Newlyweds Shelby and Shadrach Young are the latest amongst … Continue reading Newlyweds Threaten to Post a Wedding Photo Every Hour Until Every Item on Their Registry is Purchased

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Life

UVU Student Heroically Stays Home and Does Nothing: ‘Governor Herbert Told Me to’

On March 30, Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued a public health directive called “Stay Safe, Stay Home” to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in the state. It encourages Utah residents to do the bare minimum to help flatten the curb, namely staying home when possible and keeping a six-foot distance from people when the need to go out arises. While many people have done … Continue reading UVU Student Heroically Stays Home and Does Nothing: ‘Governor Herbert Told Me to’

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General Conference, News

Missionaries Reassigned to Teach General Authorities How to Use Technology in Preparation for General Conference

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently began sending its missionaries serving outside of their native countries back home. Whether the missionary had only weeks left or had been out only a few weeks, missionaries’ times serving have been cut short. The Church has announced that the missionaries who have just returned home are being reassigned to teach the General Authorities and local … Continue reading Missionaries Reassigned to Teach General Authorities How to Use Technology in Preparation for General Conference

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