Updates to the BYU Honor Code Prevent Students from Using Hats to Cover Up Male-pattern Baldness

University leaders re-emphasize the importance of honesty in all things with the new dress and grooming standard.   Many students were shocked when the Brigham Young University Honor Code Office issued a statement that they would no longer allow hats on BYU campus. While hats have allowed men with male-pattern baldness to hide their receding hairlines since the university’s founding, the Honor Code Office has … Continue reading Updates to the BYU Honor Code Prevent Students from Using Hats to Cover Up Male-pattern Baldness

The District: Where Are They Now?

The District is known for its entertaining depiction of missionary training videos. The show claims to be a fully real documentary of missionaries in the California San Diego Mission working with investigators. We at the Alternate Universe were curious about what happened to these investigators and decided to reach out. Viewers remember Jynx for her shock at learning of the Word of Wisdom (“NO COFFEE?”) … Continue reading The District: Where Are They Now?

Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy Causes Increased Ute Fan Births, Study Reveals

In a recent meeting with the BYU Athletics Department, Director Brian Santiago and his team led an important discussion with leading medical experts on the issue of Utah Ute enthusiasm. With the famous rivalry at the forefront of everyone’s minds, the department landed on prenatal tylenol use as a potential cause for Ute fan births. Santiago questioned, “Why would anyone not cheer for the Lord’s … Continue reading Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy Causes Increased Ute Fan Births, Study Reveals

How to Craft the Perfect Resume

We spent the last year carefully studying the resumes of all seven BYU students who landed summer internships through LinkedIn. Here’s what they all had in common. 1. Tell the truth The last thing you want is for the hiring team to catch you in a lie, since companies are always perfectly honest with their employees and their consumers. Use this as an opportunity to … Continue reading How to Craft the Perfect Resume

12 New Sacred Hymns Added to the Hymn Book

Recently, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints added twelve new hymns to the hymn book. These hymns are part of a new hymn book being released in 2026. Music leaders have expressed special enthusiasm for number 12. New Hymns:   1. Take Me to Church – Hozier 2. Once There was a Snowman 3. Holy – Justin Bieber 4. State of Grace – … Continue reading 12 New Sacred Hymns Added to the Hymn Book