Category: Life

Campus, Life, News

BYU Struggles to Spin Recent Y Lighting

BYU’s “Rainbow Day” came to a grand conclusion last Thursday with a rainbow lit ‘Y’ in support of LGBTQ+ students…or did it? After facing heavy criticism online for their initial response, University Communications is now attempting to reframe the purpose behind the recent ‘Y’ lighting.  The Alternate Universe was fortunate enough to bully a BYU social media intern into leaking a few of the University’s … Continue reading BYU Struggles to Spin Recent Y Lighting

Sue Sylvester
Campus, Life, News

BYU Observes International Women’s Day by Introducing Cosma, the Female Cougar

In an effort to increase representation and inclusion, Brigham Young University invites students to meet Cosma, a female version of the beloved mascot with a strong- but meek- message of female empowerment.  “Her talents, homemaking, virtue, meekness, and power to bear symbolize BYU standards,” explained Ed Bennett, BYU’s Director of Marketing and known male. “No, like Cosmo, she won’t speak- that’d be absurd. But she … Continue reading BYU Observes International Women’s Day by Introducing Cosma, the Female Cougar

Sue Sylvester
Featured, Life

Elder Bednar wears Utah Jazz sweatpants during meeting

At the end of an online stake training meeting with the American Fork West Stake, Elder David A. Bednar revealed that he was actually wearing Utah Jazz sweatpants with his white shirt and tie. He explained, “It’s NBA All-Star Weekend and I have to rep my squad – especially after Gobert and Spida got disrespected like that in the draft.” Reactions varied among the members … Continue reading Elder Bednar wears Utah Jazz sweatpants during meeting

Cameron Frye
Featured, Life

Orem Empty Nester Starts Organic Snow Cone Business from February Snowfall, 31 Essential Oil Flavors

Just as Utah residents were wondering if there would be any good snow this year, mid-February dumped more than 12 inches, breaking records in certain towns. For most, the snowfall presents prospects for great sledding, snowboarding, and skiing. For Orem empty nester Jan Whiting, however, the fresh snow has been an entrepreneurial springboard for her new organic snow cone startup.  Ever since her youngest son … Continue reading Orem Empty Nester Starts Organic Snow Cone Business from February Snowfall, 31 Essential Oil Flavors

Lisa Simpson
Featured, Life

New Vaccine Side Effect Reported – Running into the guy you ghosted

As supply of the COVID-19 vaccine increases, more and more people are having the opportunity to be vaccinated. For the most effective protection from the virus, two doses are required. Side effects can include swelling, fever, and running into the guy you ghosted. We sat down with BYU student Mikahla Waters for a first hand account.  “I was thrilled to get my first dose of … Continue reading New Vaccine Side Effect Reported – Running into the guy you ghosted

Carmen Sandeigo