The Academy Award nominations were announced on January 13th, much to the dismay of thousands of BYU students. Across campus, a battle cry could be heard, all on behalf of The Other Side of Heaven 2.  The film is a sequel to the Disney-produced The Other Side of Heaven in which a missionary goes to an island nation before he marries Anne Hathaway.  “I just really thought this was … Continue reading BYU Outraged at Oscars’ Snub of ‘The Other Side of Heaven 2’

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unveiled a powerful new app designed to help drivers “choose the right.” LDS Maps is a groundbreaking innovation in navigation technology that aims to ultimately land each and every user at the gates of the Celestial Kingdom. “There are a lot of navigation apps on the market today – but … Continue reading New LDS Maps App Helps Drivers Always Choose the Right

Earlier today, the Utah-based smart home company Vivint announced their plans for an upcoming merger with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This move is a major win for both parties involved, and came after weeks of discussions.  As part of this collaboration, the LDS Church has announced an overhaul to the Missionary Training Center experience. Soon-to-be missionaries will now receive extensive preparation … Continue reading Vivint Announces Plans to Collaborate with LDS Church; SmartHome Sales Pitches to be Added to MTC Curriculum

This is a very serious issue and it must be addressed. Caffeine is against God’s will and against my values and my religion. I am willing to go to war to defend these things. -Karen Tingsley, founder of MACC In a time of great division among religions and sects that seemed monolithic, the question of whether or not caffeine should be consumed by the faithful … Continue reading Church Members Outraged Over Caffeine Question, Announce Formal Split

Early Wednesday morning, The Salt Lake Tribune published an article on The Alternate Universe, highlighting its hard-hitting journalism. Since hitting the presses, the article has garnered a lot of attention from other BYU media outlets. The Daily Universe immediately unfollowed the official Instagram page of The Alternate Universe, commenting that “It’s over. #nomoretoxicpeople.” The Tribune article covered the humble beginnings of The Alternate Universe and … Continue reading ‘I’m Just So Done’: BYU Spokesman Speaks Out Following Salt Lake Tribune Article