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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
Life

Five Ways to Help a Friend Struggling With Wearing Bowties to Church

Having a loved one who struggles with wearing bowties to church can be overwhelming. You might be unsure about what to do, what to say, or how your actions may affect your relationship. No matter what fears you may have, it’s important to offer your support and love. Here are few steps to take when approaching and supporting a friend in need.  1. Consider Where … Continue reading Five Ways to Help a Friend Struggling With Wearing Bowties to Church

Lisa Simpson
Life

Woman Stuck at Neighborhood Walmart for 13 Hours

There are many rules that Provo residents know and follow: don’t buy new textbooks, “Down for Dates” really means down to NCMO, and never go to the Neighborhood Walmart on a weekday night. However, Heather Anderson, a desperate woman in search of treats for her FHE activity, decided to go to Walmart on a Monday night anyways in a lapse of judgment. “It was a … Continue reading Woman Stuck at Neighborhood Walmart for 13 Hours

Sister Michael
Life

Conference Fits Leaked

Salt Lake City, UT Everybody was wondering what outfits this season’s conference speakers are going to wear. No surprise, they’re going to wear the same old thing, but this year with a twist—the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles plans to come decked out in fabulous outfits. This year’s conference theme is the American Experience, which isn’t too far off from what conference has been like … Continue reading Conference Fits Leaked

Renesmee
Campus, Life

New study rates BYU number 1 in the country for diversity…of white people

Has this ever happened to you at BYU? As you furiously power walk to your class listening to the Shrek 2 soundtrack, you pass an interesting group of people. You see a student strolling in a ten-gallon hat and big, leather boots. After him, you see a blonde socialite pulling out car keys to her Jeep from her Cotopaxi backpack. Following her, you see a … Continue reading New study rates BYU number 1 in the country for diversity…of white people

Bobby Zimmeruski