Category: Life

General Conference, Life, News

Saturday Evening Session of General Conference to be Kahoot Review

The Saturday evening session of general conference has had several purposes over the years. Originally a session for Priesthood holders, and then alternating between women’s and priesthood sessions before the announcement that session was being discontinued was made in June of 2021. Just a month later, the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced that Saturday evening was back on. … Continue reading Saturday Evening Session of General Conference to be Kahoot Review

Carmen Sandeigo
BYU Voices, Campus, Life, News

BYU Tenants Union Celebration Cut Short By Landlord After Noise Complaint

After BYU’s announcement, that starting next August, BYU students will no longer be required to live in BYU-approved housing, members of the Provo-centric tenant union decided to mark the occasion. Their festivities were cut short by the natural enemy of the Union—the Landlord. “We just wanted to do something fun for once,” said one partygoer. “Crack open a pack of apple beer, recite some of … Continue reading BYU Tenants Union Celebration Cut Short By Landlord After Noise Complaint

Albert Camus
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
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