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Provo Smith’s to Change Name to “Joseph Smith’s”

Local store owners are optimistic that this brand refresh will appeal to their target audience in Provo. The Smith’s grocery store, located near central Provo, is getting a brand refresh after 38 years. Although the store has seen much success over the last few decades, Smith’s owners noticed sales slowing as competitors like Walmart and WinCo moved into the area. The solution for Grace Ryland, … Continue reading Provo Smith’s to Change Name to “Joseph Smith’s”

Swedish Chef
Campus, Life, Provo, Sports

BYU ROC Board Releases Statement, Condemns Busy Students as “Poor Fans”

Provo, UT – In a statement released in response to recent backlash surrounding new ROC Pass ticket claim policies, the ROC Board maintained that students with responsibilities that infringe upon athletic event attendance are “not real BYU Cougars.” The press release reads as follows: “Dear Students and BYU Alumni, “A lot of discussion has been made recently regarding our new policy for BYU Football and … Continue reading BYU ROC Board Releases Statement, Condemns Busy Students as “Poor Fans”

Chuck Bartowski
Featured, News, Provo

BYU student lights mountain on fire after misunderstanding old conference talk

In the wake of the various fourth of July bush fires seen over the weekend, President Monson’s popular 2013 talk about starting a wild fire has been deemed the primary cause BYU student Bernie Burns was brought into custody early on July 6th after coming forth as the culprit of one of many fires started over the holiday weekend. The fires came as a shock … Continue reading BYU student lights mountain on fire after misunderstanding old conference talk

Frank Heffley
Life, Provo

Uh-Oh! You Just Caught Your Elders Quorum President in the Caffeine Cave

There you were, reaching for a bottle of Sprite Zero Sugar for FHE, and there he was, reaching for a Pipeline Punch Monster like a Brontosaurus reaching for an unholy leaf. It was shocking, unsettling, and altogether testimony-shaking. You said a quick prayer before confronting him. “Oh, I thought that caffeine announcement was an April Fool’s joke,” he replied. A pitiful excuse. You wrestled with … Continue reading Uh-Oh! You Just Caught Your Elders Quorum President in the Caffeine Cave

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Featured, Life, News, Provo

BYU Students Accused Of Cultural Appropriation By Oompa Loompa Community For Spray Tans

In the wake of the recent slew of marriage announcements and monthly recaps being posted to instagram, the Oompa Loompa community has voiced concern over BYU students’ overbearing use of artificial tanning.  Oompa Loompa political figure and influencer Hugh Grant recently took to social media with the following statement:  “My culture is not your costume.” The comment shocked BYU students and faculty and has left … Continue reading BYU Students Accused Of Cultural Appropriation By Oompa Loompa Community For Spray Tans

Frank Heffley