Category: Provo

Featured, News, Provo

BYU Animation to Premiere New Film, “Acapella Demon Hunters”

Fresh off the heels of this summer’s hottest film, K-Pop Demon Hunters, the BYU Animation department is once again crafting their own take on the genre, with a clever twist. After last winter’s Inside Out BYU premiered to lukewarm reviews and “general confusion” (per The New York Times), executives at the university are confident that this film will be one that resonates with audiences. According … Continue reading BYU Animation to Premiere New Film, “Acapella Demon Hunters”

Kit Kittredge
Featured, Life, Provo

How to Spot a Performative Provo Male

After attending the Performative Male contest at Pioneer Park last Saturday, The Alternate Universe team recorded key findings on performative Provo males–a recent cultural phenomenon. Saturday Morning, hundreds of young adults gathered in Pioneer Park for a “Performative Male” contest. Inspired by a recent trend of lookalike competitions and performative male contests in Seattle, New York, and Toronto, this simple park gathering turned into a … Continue reading How to Spot a Performative Provo Male

Swedish Chef
Featured, Provo

5 Things The Bachelor of Provo Won’t Tell You About Their New Spin-Off Series “The Altar”

The Bachelor of Provo, sponsored by Mutual and plastic surgery, is making a comeback. Here are the spoilers you need to know: One Contestant is a Mommy. Or in other words, a mamacita. Who is it? You’ll have to wait and find out once they are trying to manipulate someone. Taylor Frankie Paul will make a guest appearance on the show. That is, if she … Continue reading 5 Things The Bachelor of Provo Won’t Tell You About Their New Spin-Off Series “The Altar”

Kim Possible
Campus, Featured, Provo

Provo Rancherito’s Receives Michelin Star

Although each of Utah’s cities would like to dispute this fact, we know that the best food in Utah is made in Provo. The best food in Provo is made on Cougar Boulevard, and the best food on Cougar Boulevard, some say, is made at Rancherito’s. The beloved Mexican restaurant received a surprise visit from finance major and formidable Yelp critic, Antjuan Igo. It was … Continue reading Provo Rancherito’s Receives Michelin Star

Marceline Abadeer
Provo, Sports

“This Marathon Will Be Modest”: Utah Marathon Runners Disqualified For Inappropriate Attire

Running is a classic sport, but recently, it’s been reaching sky-high levels of popularity. Influencers pose for the camera before, during, and after races where they smash personal records and tout every running product you could think of.  The marathon’s dress code, outlined to runners before the race, was as follows:  Leggings must be at least below the knee (biker shorts prohibited for men and … Continue reading “This Marathon Will Be Modest”: Utah Marathon Runners Disqualified For Inappropriate Attire

Kayteigh Leigh