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Campus, News

Sin Themed Haunted House Scares Students Straight

It seemed like all anyone could talk about this summer was the star studded Barbie movie, which dazzled audiences with its catchy soundtrack and hot pink set. However, the box office hit has a sinister side. Millions of people, including BYU students, are planning on dressing up in Barbie and Ken’s revealing outfits for Halloween. “We’re expecting a 75% increase in shoulder sightings from last … Continue reading Sin Themed Haunted House Scares Students Straight

Anya Forger
Featured, News

BYU Students Take Full Sweep of Nobel Prizes

Considering BYU’s illustrious history of excellence across all disciplines, it should come as a surprise to no one that this year’s Nobel Prize laureates are all students at this fine university. The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 Jayson Clark, for successfully crossing four lanes of traffic at 90 miles per hour in under three seconds without getting honked at. Such a feat was previously considered … Continue reading BYU Students Take Full Sweep of Nobel Prizes

Anya Forger
Life, News

Arranged Marriages Making a Comeback in Utah Young Adults

Dating in Utah is famously tricky. The prominence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the social pressures to marry young can skew the chemistry between aspiring couples, even on that first ice cream date. Some young adults in Utah have chosen to sidestep the difficulties of first dates and introductions and pass the responsibilities on to their parents by entering arranged … Continue reading Arranged Marriages Making a Comeback in Utah Young Adults

Kayteigh Leigh
Life, News

Guest List Revealed for Russell M. Nelson’s 99th Birthday Party

Over the weekend, President Russell M. Nelson celebrated his 99th birthday. He hosted a birthday party on Saturday night in the Conference Center, and The Alternate Universe obtained a copy of the guest list. Attendees included a number of celebrities and all 347 of Nelson’s descendants. Performances by Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, and Ice Spice got everybody dancing throughout the birthday bash. Russ himself even joined … Continue reading Guest List Revealed for Russell M. Nelson’s 99th Birthday Party

Cameron Frye