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Young Man Organizes Dangerous Underground Dance Party Just to Ask Crush to Slow Dance

New reports coming in suggest that a controversial dance party held in Provo Friday night was simply one young man’s attempt to find love. The youth organizer (name of minor redacted) turned 14 in March and was really excited to start going to stake dances. Unfortunately, that has not been possible due to the pandemic. During this lockdown period he has also been in constant … Continue reading Young Man Organizes Dangerous Underground Dance Party Just to Ask Crush to Slow Dance

Cameron Frye
Life, News

“Be Thankful, At Least Tik Tok Is Still Here,” says Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in New Statement

As part of a series on messages of faith during COVID-19, Jeffrey R. Holland, a general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, released a statement this morning. The statement reminds Church members to have hope and faith in unprecedented times. The central message of the thought was on gratitude, noting that the Saints should focus on the things they are grateful … Continue reading “Be Thankful, At Least Tik Tok Is Still Here,” says Elder Jeffrey R. Holland in New Statement

Liz Lemon1 Comment
Life, News

Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

The Saratoga Springs 116th ward was “devasted” when they realized they would have to cancel Trek 2020. Fortunately, ward leadership was able to convert the entire 2-day, 20-mile handcart trek into a digital event that the whole ward could participate in from the comfort of their own homes. “Everyone seemed so upset when we announced on the ward Facebook page that trek would be cancelled. … Continue reading Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

Warren Dusenberry
Campus, News

Infectious Disease Experts Backtrack After BYU Pre-Med Student Discredits Masks in Instagram Post

BYU premedical student Dallin Young has made waves in the medical community after his brave Instagram rant completely eviscerated the expert opinions of the world’s foremost infectious disease physicians. Young, who works as a CNA in Provo when he’s not otherwise busy studying for CHEM105, made his powerful comments in the caption under a photograph of a massive Provo party he hosted this weekend. His … Continue reading Infectious Disease Experts Backtrack After BYU Pre-Med Student Discredits Masks in Instagram Post

Emil Ratburn III
News

Utah Testing Apologizes for Miscalculation in ‘Positive’ COVID-19 Test Results

The Utah Department of Health has issued a statement detailing the incorrect number of positive COVID-19 cases reported, followed with an apology and explanation for the extreme error. The average case count per day from last week was reported as 447, a noticeable decrease from the previous weeks. Unfortunately, last week’s average case count was corrected in the Utah Department of Health’s report as an … Continue reading Utah Testing Apologizes for Miscalculation in ‘Positive’ COVID-19 Test Results

Gail Black