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Good News: Piranha-Related Deaths Reach 10-Year Low

It appears that widespread stay-at-home advisories have not only helped slow the spread of COVID-19, but they have also had some other unintended positive consequences. According to sources at the International Center for Piranha-Related Casualties, piranha-related deaths are reaching the lowest levels seen since 2010. “Typically we see increases in piranha attacks during the summer months when people are more likely to enter bodies of … Continue reading Good News: Piranha-Related Deaths Reach 10-Year Low

Donald Cherry
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Student Misses When Insomnia Was Caused by Test Anxiety and Not Existential Dread

With more and more articles published about Coronavirus‘ toll on mental health, we decided to sit down with an anonymous BYU student and ask how they feel. Below is a transcript of the interview. Alt Universe: So, how have you been feeling recently? Student: Gosh, that’s a tough question. Like, what is recently? What day even is it? Is it July yet? Alt Universe: It’s … Continue reading Student Misses When Insomnia Was Caused by Test Anxiety and Not Existential Dread

Hugh Wei
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President Worthen Mows Lawn for 4th Time This Week

With the virtual Spring term well underway and nothing to do but look out his window, sources confirm that President Kevin J. Worthen has become fixated on the state of his lawn. Neighbors have spotted him combing bushes with a hairbrush and report that he is at this very moment getting out the lawnmower to go over his front yard for the fourth time this … Continue reading President Worthen Mows Lawn for 4th Time This Week

Warren Dusenberry
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Provo Landlords Concerned Online Classes Will Limit Rent Hikes

As BYU moves forward with online Spring term classes, Provo-area landlords are worried that moving classes online in the fall could present an issue to their business. While some apartment complexes have taken laudable steps to alleviate the stress their tenants are dealing with, others have taken a different approach. “With a decrease in students coming to Provo for classes, we anticipate the need to … Continue reading Provo Landlords Concerned Online Classes Will Limit Rent Hikes

Donald Cherry