Red Bull to Sponsor General Conference

Bonneville Distribution, the company behind the broadcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Semiannual General Conference, announced bankruptcy on Monday. “We just couldn’t pay the bills anymore. People aren’t watching our broadcasts, and our BYU-Idaho interns broke all of our cameras. Unfortunately, we have to pull out of General Conference this year,” said Mark Williams, president of the company.  At a press … Continue reading Red Bull to Sponsor General Conference

Local Smith’s Grocery Store Installs Plasma-Accepting Cash Registers to ‘Cut Out Middleman’

Over the weekend, Smith’s updated their cash registers with a plethora of plasma-collecting medical equipment, officially kickstarting its “PlasmaPay” program for the college town of Provo. Starting today, customers may begin paying for their groceries directly with blood. This bold move, Smith’s executives claim, will save hundreds of poor students several hours a week by eliminating their need to visit official plasma collection facilities. “This … Continue reading Local Smith’s Grocery Store Installs Plasma-Accepting Cash Registers to ‘Cut Out Middleman’

Elon Musk Reveals Hyperloop Pilot Program to Overcome Provo Transportation Crisis

Elon Musk made a surprise announcement on behalf of SpaceX this morning, stating in a joint press conference with the City Council that Provo had been selected as the pilot city for Hyperloop transit. Musk sees the college town as the ideal spot to test this newest mode of transportation, due in part to its never-ending construction projects. The Hyperloop, which was originally pitched by … Continue reading Elon Musk Reveals Hyperloop Pilot Program to Overcome Provo Transportation Crisis

Liberty Square Resident Shocked That His Unlocked Bike Was Stolen

Tragedy struck the Joaquin neighborhood of Provo on Wednesday, as senior Brevin Whitehead reported that his bicycle was stolen the previous night. Authorities were told that he had left it in the garage and assumed it would be safe because it was out of sight of any street-dwelling criminals. “I mean, it’s Provo,” Whitehead justified, “we practically live in an impenetrable bubble. Nothing bad ever … Continue reading Liberty Square Resident Shocked That His Unlocked Bike Was Stolen