Author: Lisa Simpson

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Cosmo Fills in for Sick Groundhog, Sees His Shadow and Predicts 6 more years of COVID

For the first time since 1886, famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Canon was unable to participate in Groundhog Day. Afflicted with a case of COVID-19, Phil is currently quarantining in his hibernation burrow. Moved with compassion for his fellow mammal and long time friend, beloved BYU mascot Cosmo the Cougar stepped in to fill his place. Around 7:30am, live video footage was captured of Cosmo emerging … Continue reading Cosmo Fills in for Sick Groundhog, Sees His Shadow and Predicts 6 more years of COVID

Lisa Simpson
Campus, News

BYU Decides to Model Random COVID Testing Selection Process after Hunger Games Reapings

With mandatory COVID-19 testing complete for all BYU students, a new season of randomized testing is coming into full swing. Despite BYU’s randomized selection process proving highly effective this past week, the administration has made a sudden decision to alter it completely. Starting Monday, their new approach will be modeled after the reaping system in the hit teen-dystopian novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. … Continue reading BYU Decides to Model Random COVID Testing Selection Process after Hunger Games Reapings

Lisa Simpson
Campus

Marriott School of Business Institutes Casual “No Mask” Fridays, Utah County Health Department Concerned

Reports began circulating Friday morning regarding students and faculty in the Tanner building sighted without masks on, despite the on-campus mask policy in effect since Fall 2020.  Further investigation revealed that these sightings relate to a new tradition that members of the Marriott School of Business have recently instituted, coined “Casual ‘No Mask’ Friday”. In addition to a more relaxed dress code, Casual No Mask … Continue reading Marriott School of Business Institutes Casual “No Mask” Fridays, Utah County Health Department Concerned

Lisa Simpson
Campus, News

Wilkinson Center Piano Player Excited to WOW Large Audience of In-Line COVID-19 Testers

As the winter semester begins, so does mandatory COVID-19 testing for all BYU students. While most are dragging their feet to get tested, not all view the requirement as irritating. This is a moment in time packed with opportunity for Justin Wilks, self-taught musician based in the Wilkinson Center who specializes in piano performance. Wilks explained that since COVID has decreased traffic in the student … Continue reading Wilkinson Center Piano Player Excited to WOW Large Audience of In-Line COVID-19 Testers

Lisa Simpson