All White Remake of “Johnny Lingo” Wins Sundance Short Film Award
“Johnny Larson” an all-white remake of the LDS cult classic film. “Johnny Lingo” premiered earlier this week at the Sundance Film Festival. When asked to comment director Vencer Allred said, “Please stop calling it an all-white remake, it’s a colorblind, Utah-centric remake.” and, “I didn’t realize only white people would audition.” The film reimagines the tale of Johnny Lingo and his eight-cow wife, as a … Continue reading All White Remake of “Johnny Lingo” Wins Sundance Short Film Award
Cosmo Fills in for Sick Groundhog, Sees His Shadow and Predicts 6 more years of COVID
For the first time since 1886, famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Canon was unable to participate in Groundhog Day. Afflicted with a case of COVID-19, Phil is currently quarantining in his hibernation burrow. Moved with compassion for his fellow mammal and long time friend, beloved BYU mascot Cosmo the Cougar stepped in to fill his place. Around 7:30am, live video footage was captured of Cosmo emerging … Continue reading Cosmo Fills in for Sick Groundhog, Sees His Shadow and Predicts 6 more years of COVID
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Two year-old stays quiet for entire prayer
Maggie Masterson of Saratoga Springs, Utah celebrated a massive victory on Saturday night when her two year-old, Kahnrad, stayed quiet for an entire family prayer. The toddler reportedly stared at his feet for the duration of said prayer. Kahnrad is the youngest of Maggie and Marty Masterson. She was ecstatic as they “haven’t had a fully silent family prayer since 2009.” For years they have … Continue reading Two year-old stays quiet for entire prayer
BYU Decides to Model Random COVID Testing Selection Process after Hunger Games Reapings
With mandatory COVID-19 testing complete for all BYU students, a new season of randomized testing is coming into full swing. Despite BYU’s randomized selection process proving highly effective this past week, the administration has made a sudden decision to alter it completely. Starting Monday, their new approach will be modeled after the reaping system in the hit teen-dystopian novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. … Continue reading BYU Decides to Model Random COVID Testing Selection Process after Hunger Games Reapings