Biblically accurate angel costume scars dozens at ward Nativity program         

In preparation for the annual ward Christmas Nativity production, leadership of a local Provo ward decided that Celeste Gabriel would be the perfect choice for the angel given her career as a makeup and effects specialist. However, things played out stranger than any of them could have imagined. There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth. “The appearance of the angel is a favorite moment … Continue reading Biblically accurate angel costume scars dozens at ward Nativity program         

MTC Now Offering New, Entertainment-Based Curriculum

Last week, the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah announced a change in curriculum. From now on, new missionaries will receive assignments to watch popular TV shows in their mission languages. This initiative aims to eliminate the awkward struggle of trying to talk colloquially after learning from the Book of Mormon’s archaic vocabulary. New missionaries weigh in: “I have an assignment to watch Erased, but … Continue reading MTC Now Offering New, Entertainment-Based Curriculum

President Worthen Gets Tongue Stuck on Frozen Pole

For many, the season’s first snowfall was a welcome surprise on the last day of classes. From the square, students can be seen building snowmen, making snow angels, and catching snowflakes on the tips of their tongues. While much of campus is a serene winter wonderland, not everyone is enjoying the chillier weather. The Alternate Universe is currently live at an intense scene outside the … Continue reading President Worthen Gets Tongue Stuck on Frozen Pole

BYU Professor Spends Final Class of the Semester Telling His Students They are “Terrible” and “Will Never Succeed”

After wrapping up the last of class business in the first 15 minutes of the lecture, Dr. Joe Jorgenson reportedly got very serious and said he had some parting thoughts for the students in his PSYCH 310 class.  Rhea Zollinger, one of the students, said that she thought that his parting thoughts would be “inspirational” or offer some advice going forward in her academic career. … Continue reading BYU Professor Spends Final Class of the Semester Telling His Students They are “Terrible” and “Will Never Succeed”