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BYU Freshman Arrested for Printing Counterfeit Quarters

The BYU Financial Aid Office recently asked for students and Provo residents to bring in their coins during the nationwide coin shortage. In return, those bringing coins would be given matching currency, rounding up to the nearest dollar. Parker Jennings, a BYU freshman, jumped on this opportunity to utilize his coin press he had recently purchased from Amazon, and began printing his own counterfeit coins. … Continue reading BYU Freshman Arrested for Printing Counterfeit Quarters

Gail Black
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Despite ICE Reversal, In-Person ‘Cinematic Themes of The Office’ Class Will Continue

In the wake of ICE’s controversial new policies for international students studying in the United States, professors jumped into action to support BYU’s students. Within days, countless in-person classes were developed across disciplines ranging from history to mathematics. One class in particular, Cinematic Themes of The Office – TMA392R, proved particularly popular, gaining over two hundred enrollments. Professor Rebecca Kelly explained that she created the … Continue reading Despite ICE Reversal, In-Person ‘Cinematic Themes of The Office’ Class Will Continue

Emil Ratburn III
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“One,” Social Distancing-Themed Dating Magazine, to Replace Two Magazine

  In an effort to promote public safety during the raging coronavirus pandemic, the Daily Universe has released a new social distancing-themed dating magazine, One. One will be released as a companion to Two, BYU’s premier dating magazine for recent RMs who need inspiration for planning original dates such as eating Graham Canyon ice cream at the Creamery and driving up Squaw Peak to “look … Continue reading “One,” Social Distancing-Themed Dating Magazine, to Replace Two Magazine

Emil Ratburn III
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Inspired by Seattle’s CHAZ, BYU Students Establish Provo Free Agency Zone

Although Seattle’s Capital Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), also known as Capital Hill Organized Protest (CHOP), is no longer active, it inspired a number of other “zones” and protests.  One of the more surprising copycat zones is currently operating on the campus of Brigham Young University. The Provo Free Agency Zone (PFAZ) claims to be an Honor Code-free zone, where students are self-policing. PFAZ is located … Continue reading Inspired by Seattle’s CHAZ, BYU Students Establish Provo Free Agency Zone

Albert Camus
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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

Johnny Swift