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?

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

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

Cosma the Cougar Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

Early this morning Cosma, spokesperson for both female and same-sex attracted students, bravely tweeted out “ : ( ” sparking a campus-wide discussion of mental health. Official Cosma Spokesperson Ed Bennett was quick to confirm that the two-character emoticon was in fact Cosma making a bold and compelling statement. “Cosma doesn’t actually speak, but I can assure you as her spokesperson and translator, that what … Continue reading Cosma the Cougar Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles

BYU Creamery launches new milk flavor: Pumpkin Spice

BYU Creamery has done it again! Following the success of their Mint Chocolate Brownie Milk, the creamery has created another masterpiece to take its place in the Great Hall of Creamery Milks: Pumpkin Spice Milk. This new fall treat will take its place alongside the classic BYU Chocolate Milk and crowd favorite Cookies and Cream Milk. This Fall flavor comes as a part of a … Continue reading BYU Creamery launches new milk flavor: Pumpkin Spice