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Campus, Life

Student Poll: Do Bang Energy Drinks Break the Word of Wisdom?

In recent years there has been an explosion of energy drinks with high levels of caffeine – a dangerous gateway drug on par with sniffing Sharpies. And while 64% of BYU students admit they’ve performed the latter substance abuse, many say they consider energy drinks to break the Word of Wisdom.  Not all caffeinated drinks are created equal; the quantity of this laced drug varies … Continue reading Student Poll: Do Bang Energy Drinks Break the Word of Wisdom?

Sue Sylvester
Featured, Life

Five Musicians You Didn’t Know Were LDS

  From the Tabernacle Choir to Saturday’s Warrior, the LDS church is a musical one. It should come as no surprise that some of the most talented musicians of the modern era got started singing musical arrangements in sacrament meeting.  Ed Sheeran Sheeran is joined by a number of other talented vocalists/heartthrobs, such as Brandon Flowers and Tyler Glenn, that credit their religious upbringing for … Continue reading Five Musicians You Didn’t Know Were LDS

Albert Camus
Life

Hooters to Open New Chain of Restaurants Catered to the Utah Fantasy

Over four years ago, the restaurant corporation known as Hooters officially closed its doors in Utah. The coined “breastaurant” lasted nearly two decades before the raised eyebrows and strongly worded letters outnumbered interested customers. By the end of 2016, the last remaining restaurant located in Midvale began to lay off all A and B cup employees.  “It was like any other day,” explained Mikey Davis, … Continue reading Hooters to Open New Chain of Restaurants Catered to the Utah Fantasy

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BYU Voices, Campus, Featured, Life, News

Gov. Cox Beats Up Intruder with a Broom—Turns Out to be Kevin Worthen Dressed as Batman.

It is no secret Governor Cox and his pal, Kevin Worthen, are cosplay buddies.  They hang out every Saturday planning their costumes.  Last Friday, however, Cox was in for an unpleasant surprise.  At his vacation home, Cox stumbled upon an intruder, who he promptly hit with a broom. Screeching like a pencil on a chalkboard, Worthen turned to face Cox and proceeded to flap his … Continue reading Gov. Cox Beats Up Intruder with a Broom—Turns Out to be Kevin Worthen Dressed as Batman.

Renesmee
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Oscars Aftermath: Fans Livid, McKeigh Kimball “Robbed” of Best Actor Award for Performance in All-White Remake of Johnny Lingo

Sunday night was an emotional rollercoaster for film fanatics all over the country. On many accounts, the 2021 Oscars was a historical occasion- Chloe Zhao became the first woman of color to win best director, hair and makeup categories were swept for the first time by people of color, and the Academy was the most diverse it has ever been. However, for the dozens of … Continue reading Oscars Aftermath: Fans Livid, McKeigh Kimball “Robbed” of Best Actor Award for Performance in All-White Remake of Johnny Lingo

Lisa Simpson