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Do You Donate Plasma Because You’re Poor or Just Lonely? Survey Results In

Every day as the Earth spins and the Utah Valley hums, hundreds of students choose to donate their plasma. Getting stuck with a needle can’t be anyone’s favorite pass time. Why do they do it? In a Qualtrics survey conducted by the BYU Sociology Department, student donors were asked what really motivates them to sell their bodies. Common trends in data presented two findings: students … Continue reading Do You Donate Plasma Because You’re Poor or Just Lonely? Survey Results In

Lisa Simpson
Featured, News

Penguin Bros Sued for Using Real Penguin Blubber in New Dessert

Penguin Brothers dessert catering and ice cream shop has been one of Provo’s finest gems for a number of years. Its family atmosphere, novelty branding, and delicious treats have kept it at the center of Provo’s social and dining scene. However, after the events of this past week, people are wondering if the Penguin Bros have turned novelty into animal cruelty. Just this Monday, Penguins … Continue reading Penguin Bros Sued for Using Real Penguin Blubber in New Dessert

Lisa Simpson
Life, News

BYU Students Call for Another Worldwide Fast (Over Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage)

Although the world is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still challenges. One of these challenges- supply chain difficulties leading to shortages in several seemingly random products. From gas to computer chips to lumber, these insufficiencies have had an effect on nearly everyone. Among the products in short supply is Chick-fil-A’s famous Chick-fil-A sauce. … Continue reading BYU Students Call for Another Worldwide Fast (Over Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage)

Carmen Sandeigo
News

Ward Calls Member to Complete Mythical Quest to Reclaim Physical Hymn Books

Around February of this year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints began a phased return to in-person worship services. While the initial return involved partial attendance, physical distancing, and rampant sanitization, many wards are now returning to completely normal services.  Unfortunately, however, in the Provo YSA 44th ward everything cannot return to normal as they have no physical hymn books left. Last … Continue reading Ward Calls Member to Complete Mythical Quest to Reclaim Physical Hymn Books

Carmen Sandeigo
News

Mitt Romney Booed Out of Fast and Testimony Meeting

Mitt Romney was met with boos and heckles from his own party while speaking at the Utah Republican Party convention on Saturday. While the disapproval of 2,000 people was surely unsettling for the Utah Senator, it would be nothing compared to the anarchy of the Holiday 1st Ward the following day.  Romney joined his fellow ward members on Sunday for a usual fast and testimony … Continue reading Mitt Romney Booed Out of Fast and Testimony Meeting

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