Category: Life

Featured, Life, Provo

How to Spot a Performative Provo Male

After attending the Performative Male contest at Pioneer Park last Saturday, The Alternate Universe team recorded key findings on performative Provo males–a recent cultural phenomenon. Saturday Morning, hundreds of young adults gathered in Pioneer Park for a “Performative Male” contest. Inspired by a recent trend of lookalike competitions and performative male contests in Seattle, New York, and Toronto, this simple park gathering turned into a … Continue reading How to Spot a Performative Provo Male

Swedish Chef
Featured, Life, Sports

Smile! You’re Cheating at the 50-Yard Line

In light of recent events, the BYU ROC board has issued an official PSA for all students: “ROC passes are on sale, and so is your reminder that football games aren’t scandalous date nights in disguise. The jumbotron catches everything—and everyone. Be careful who you bring, especially if they are side pieces or Utah fans,” shared Mandy Lyron, a student member of the committee.  Cheers … Continue reading Smile! You’re Cheating at the 50-Yard Line

Kim Possible
Featured, Life, News

Prophetic Counsel In Response to Current Events Regarding Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures

We learned it in Primary, and have followed it ever since: “Your body is a temple. Treat it as such.” But in an ever-changing world, what does that really mean? Recent notice of Utah being the plastic surgery capital of the States has brought further attention to the conflict between Church teachings and Utahn actions. In response, Elder Bednar, current member of the Quorum of … Continue reading Prophetic Counsel In Response to Current Events Regarding Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Procedures

Kayteigh Leigh
Featured, Life, News

BYU Store Unveils Partnership with “Spirit Rings”

In an effort to promote greater health and worthiness among the local student body, the BYU Store has announced a new product available: Spirit Rings. These will provide students with valuable information about their heart rate, sleep patterns, and testimony strength, among other statistics.  Spirit Rings CEO, John Aura, said that the rings offer more in depth information than just a few health stats.  “These … Continue reading BYU Store Unveils Partnership with “Spirit Rings”

Paul Hollywood
Featured, Life, News

BYU Store Employee Under HCO Investigation After Launching “June Month” Clothing Line

  The Honor Code Office has placed the latest line of BYU merch on hold as they investigate its designer, an intern left to his own devices. Here’s what you’re missing out on in the meantime. Needless to say, students are outraged that the clothing is not currently available for purchase. There are rumors that bootleg versions may soon arrive on the market instead. Continue reading BYU Store Employee Under HCO Investigation After Launching “June Month” Clothing Line

Don Cheadle