On December 29, 2019, the Salt Lake Temple will close for renovations that are expected to take more than four years. While some were saddened by the announcement that the historic temple will not be open during the renovations, others are taking advantage of the closure. Aspiring entrepreneur Garrett Coleman knew there was a business opportunity as soon as the news broke. Coleman, 23, immediately … Continue reading Aspiring Entrepreneur Reselling Salt Lake Temple Sealing Reservations

While most BYU students will never find themselves “under the influence,” that’s not to say that they don’t find other ways to be influenced by something toxic: Instagram. Here is the definitive ranking of Provo influencers that every BYU student needs to be following: 9. Normon Memes (@normonmemes): Does anyone actually play that card game they made? The one that targets “edgy” members of the … Continue reading The Definitive Ranking of Provo Influencers

Well, it’s that time of year again. You’re headed home for Thanksgiving break. There’ll be turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and the inevitable conversation about your lack of a relationship. All of us here at The Alternate Universe know how embarrassing it can be to admit to your parents, siblings, and nosy great-aunt that another year has gone by and you’re still not in a … Continue reading Thanksgiving Guide: How To Get Through A Conversation About Your Non-Existent Relationship

Earlier today, a student was put on probation after a series of events that happened as a result of BYU declaring that today was for Friday instruction, despite it being a Tuesday. Mitchell Hughes, a senior who lives at The Village, had four debacles as a result of this common confusion. First, Hughes showed up 20 minutes late to his PS 100 class and missed … Continue reading Local Student Mistakenly Thinks Today’s ‘Friday Schedule’ Extends Beyond Classes