Zoom Announces New Account Option ‘Zoom Singles,’ to Partner with Mutual as Date Hosting Platform

Earlier this week, Zoom­ announced the launch of their newest account option, “Zoom Singles.” Zoom, a video conferencing service widely used during social distancing efforts, plans to partner with Mutual to host dates organized on the dating app. “It’s a game-changing innovation in the dating world,” said a developer working on the upgrade. “Only issue was finding where to beta-test this option. We thought, ‘Who … Continue reading Zoom Announces New Account Option ‘Zoom Singles,’ to Partner with Mutual as Date Hosting Platform

Medical Professionals Mysteriously Absent from Quarantine Protests

Across the United States, various levels of quarantine have been instituted in an effort to flatten the curve. Despite Utah being one of the only states without statewide COVID-19 restrictions in place, the Stay-at-Home order has still been too much for some Utah residents to bear; protests against quarantine have ranged from Salt Lake City to Saint George. However, medical professionals seem to be mysteriously … Continue reading Medical Professionals Mysteriously Absent from Quarantine Protests

Utah Legislature Votes To Send Extra Coronavirus Tests to Celebrities in Need

After a unanimous vote at the state capitol in Salt Lake City early Thursday morning, the Utah legislature has voted to send all unneeded Coronavirus tests to celebrities in need. “Since Utah is doing so well with infection and death rates, we really don’t need all these tests”, said Mark Walters, the Utah County house representative. According to an official statement released by Governor Herbert’s … Continue reading Utah Legislature Votes To Send Extra Coronavirus Tests to Celebrities in Need

Church Announces New Missionary Zoom-bombing Program

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced a new “zoombombing” program for new missionaries early Saturday morning. In response to the  COVID-19 pandemic, the Church has released dozens of missionaries from service, and has suspended the calls of many more potential missionaries. This suspension of mission calls has no doubt disappointed hundreds of young people hoping to serve. “Zoombombing” is the process of … Continue reading Church Announces New Missionary Zoom-bombing Program

Raintree Resident Unable to Steal Roommates’ Food Because Everyone’s Always Home

As social distancing continues on, it is worth taking notice of how things have been changing for average people over the last five weeks. Wednesday evening, the Alternate Universe received a report from Raintree Commons resident Brian Metzger regarding how “Stay at Home” policies have impacted his day to day life. “It used to be easy, you know? I’d grab something on the way out … Continue reading Raintree Resident Unable to Steal Roommates’ Food Because Everyone’s Always Home