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Campus

BYU Temporarily Drops Beard Ban in Honor of “No Shave November”

The infamous whisker-banning honor code rule will be temporarily suspended to allow students to participate in the hairy holiday. Students and faculty alike are excited to sport patchy scruff and stop having perpetual razor burn. Sophomore Koen Gubler has already purchased an array of beard serums to make the most out of the month.  “I really need this,” said Gubler. “Cuffing season has not gone … Continue reading BYU Temporarily Drops Beard Ban in Honor of “No Shave November”

Albert Camus
Campus, Life

BYU Halloween 2021 Costume Awards

Most dangerous: Brad Williams as “Edward Scissorhands” Most creative: Jan Jenkins as “Student on Friday” Most daring: Matt Patricia and Patricia Matthews as “Jim and Pam” Best costume based on a Disney Channel Original Movie: Maggie Mikkelsen as “Zenon” Most likely to smash: Sam Christensen and Sam Masterson-Christensen as “Joycons” Worst costume to explain to the Honor Code Office: Kailee Braun as “Daenerys Targaryen” Brigham … Continue reading BYU Halloween 2021 Costume Awards

Cameron Frye
Campus

Are We Crazy, or Has President Worthen Always Had This Little Ponytail?

One of the main ethical responsibilities of journalism is to serve the public and keep power in check. That’s why when the Alternate Universe team heard the report of a mysterious low ponytail spotted on the scalp of BYU President Kevin Worthen, we had to send a team of our best investigative journalists to find the facts. The plan was simple: one AU journalist would … Continue reading Are We Crazy, or Has President Worthen Always Had This Little Ponytail?

Sue Sylvester
Campus, Life

Student Sues TWO Magazine After Dating Ideas Don’t Work

Nephi Jensen, a sophomore at BYU, is suing the university magazine Dating & Relationships: TWO after claiming that its dating ideas and advice do not work. Jensen announced his lawsuit on Wednesday afternoon after “months of failed dating attempts.” In an exclusive interview with The Alternate Universe, Nephi Jensen described the events that led to his decision to sue. “I decided to work through TWO’s … Continue reading Student Sues TWO Magazine After Dating Ideas Don’t Work

Sister Michael
Campus

Scooters Around Campus Turn Out to Be Haunted

BREAKING – BYU Campus, Heber Grant Building There have been reports alleging the many pay-to-ride scooters scattered about campus have mysteriously gathered on their own and are acting unpredictably. After receiving word, the paranormal activity branch of our journalism team quickly rushed to the scene. When asked to describe what she had seen, Rachel, a chemistry major, responded excitedly “You haven’t seen it yet? It’s … Continue reading Scooters Around Campus Turn Out to Be Haunted

Inigo Montoya