He’s one of the most recognizable men in Provo. He’s been a staple of BYU off-campus housing for as long as we can remember. You know him as the tamale guy, famous for his top-notch tamales that can be yours for just a few dollars. While he may be short in stature, his influence is far-reaching, and some major players in the tamale industry are … Continue reading Provo Tamale Guy Disrupting ‘Big Tamale’ Industry
In an unexpected press conference this morning, BYU administrators acknowledged that all missions are NOT created equal. In order to ease the worries of students having a difficult time knowing their place when it comes to discussing missions on campus, BYU released this definitive list ranking the three tiers of missions: Plebeian Tier- These missions are not something to write home about. In fact, if … Continue reading BYU Releases Mission Prestige Rankings
BYU attracts students from all over, even from outside of the Beehive State. These students arrive with exotic stories and misguided beliefs from beyond the mountains. As Brigham Young University seeks to educate these disadvantaged refugees from Babylon, The Alternate Universe decided to record some of their horror stories about life outside the safety of Zion, as an ongoing effort to reinstate the Perpetual Emigration … Continue reading Life in Babylon: Out-of-State Survivors Tell All
Unable to part ways after curfew went into effect at 1:30 AM, BYU student Blake Emerson ended up standing with his girlfriend at her apartment door until the sun rose early Saturday morning. Emerson and his girlfriend Makeighla Simmons consider themselves “inseparable” and have pledged to not let BYU-approved housing rules get in the way of their undying love. “I remember finally checking my Apple … Continue reading Local Couple Spends Six Hours on Doorstep Saying Goodnight
The Desserters Sure they came over and introduced themselves, but you’ll never actually see the desserters again after that first plate of brownies. You don’t bother them, and they don’t bother you. The No-Show It doesn’t matter how many times you sync the ward directory, this minister isn’t going to show up. You think it might be the guy that sits next to the EQP … Continue reading The 5 Types of Ministers You’ll Have
