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Church Announces General Conference to be on Zoom with Open Chat Feature

With General Conference fast approaching, church headquarters announced earlier today that this Fall’s session will now be available via Zoom in a bold move to increase participation and attendance. The decision to switch to this platform centered mostly around the chat feature that allows participants to message each other while streaming talks and musical numbers. The church hopes that by opening the chat church members … Continue reading Church Announces General Conference to be on Zoom with Open Chat Feature

Sister Michael
Featured, Life

Student Graduates with a Minor in English, Confused When She Received a British Child With Her Diploma

Many students wait until after graduation to start having kids. Others don’t have a choice.  When LeMackenzie Smithington was preparing to graduate last semester with a major in Communications, she decided to take a few extra English classes to round out her schedule. “I only had one class left for my major so I had to fill my schedule with something,” Smithington told The Alternate … Continue reading Student Graduates with a Minor in English, Confused When She Received a British Child With Her Diploma

Bobby Zimmeruski
Featured, President Worthen

Duo Mobile Locks President Worthen Out of BYU Account

Oh how the turntables… In a recent post on his Tumblr page, President Worthen admits that he has been locked out of his personal BYU account since the start of the semester. The culprit of the heinous crime? Everyone’s favorite security system…Duo Mobile.  Duo Mobile, the evil overlord over BYU’s online services, is a two-factor authentication system to protect student’s accounts. It is infamous for … Continue reading Duo Mobile Locks President Worthen Out of BYU Account

Bobby Zimmeruski
Campus, Featured, Life

No One Shows Up to First Sunday Meeting at YSA Ward, As No One Wants to Get Calling

The empty chairs almost seemed to stare back as the bishopric looked around, puzzled as to why no one was at the first Sunday meeting of the fall semester. Our journalism team received a tip that no one would show to the meeting, as all the students were trying to avoid getting a calling. The only sounds audible in the room were the quiet coughs … Continue reading No One Shows Up to First Sunday Meeting at YSA Ward, As No One Wants to Get Calling

Inigo Montoya
Featured

HCO Offers Compromise: Students Wearing Masks Can Show More Leg

As the 2021-2022 academic year approaches, BYU officials are discussing possible COVID-19 protocol for the fall semester. Although many students seem less concerned about the disease, the recent rise in cases and low vaccination rates in Utah have school administrators worried. In light of the situation, the BYU Honor Code Office has offered a compromise: students wearing masks can show more leg. One of the … Continue reading HCO Offers Compromise: Students Wearing Masks Can Show More Leg

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