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 FryeOctober 31, 2021November 1, 2021

Life

Church Announces Candy Corn Will Replace Sacrament Bread

Eyeing the messy pile of orange, yellow, and white candy corn on the sacrament trays, the 46th Heber Utah family ward couldn’t hide their dread, even among the most pious in the ranks. This was the first Sunday in the ward after the church made the announcement of the temporary change in sacrament policy. The change came as the church announced that it would be … Continue reading Church Announces Candy Corn Will Replace Sacrament Bread

Inigo MontoyaOctober 31, 2021October 31, 2021

Life

Feud Breaks Out In Utah Suburb Over Which Day to Trick-or-Treat

With the October holiday falling on a Sunday this year, tensions have been high around choosing a day to trick-or-treat on. The issue came to a head when the local HOA president sent out an email to the mothers in the Heber neighborhood saying that they would be observing Halloween on the 30th. The following quotes were leaked from the email chain, where those involved … Continue reading Feud Breaks Out In Utah Suburb Over Which Day to Trick-or-Treat

Albert CamusOctober 30, 2021

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 MichaelOctober 27, 2021October 28, 2021

Life

Vampires Vant Your Plasma

You may have seen the new plasma ad campaign. At a first glance, the promise of $1500 for your first donation seems like a great gig. Be warned, however, of who or what you are donating to. Surely this is a mistake, you may ask. Aren’t they going to use this plasma to save lives? This is another part of the elaborate scam, having someone … Continue reading Vampires Vant Your Plasma