Vivint Announces Plans to Collaborate with LDS Church; SmartHome Sales Pitches to be Added to MTC Curriculum
Earlier today, the Utah-based smart home company Vivint announced their plans for an upcoming merger with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This move is a major win for both parties involved, and came after weeks of discussions. As part of this collaboration, the LDS Church has announced an overhaul to the Missionary Training Center experience. Soon-to-be missionaries will now receive extensive preparation … Continue reading Vivint Announces Plans to Collaborate with LDS Church; SmartHome Sales Pitches to be Added to MTC Curriculum
New BYU Devotional Schedule to include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Corbin Bleu
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty and staff head to the Marriott Center for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. BYU President Kevin J. Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed by members of the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and other “sick af people.” Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU … Continue reading New BYU Devotional Schedule to include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Corbin Bleu
Church Members Outraged Over Caffeine Question, Announce Formal Split
This is a very serious issue and it must be addressed. Caffeine is against God’s will and against my values and my religion. I am willing to go to war to defend these things. -Karen Tingsley, founder of MACC In a time of great division among religions and sects that seemed monolithic, the question of whether or not caffeine should be consumed by the faithful … Continue reading Church Members Outraged Over Caffeine Question, Announce Formal Split
‘I’m Just So Done’: BYU Spokesman Speaks Out Following Salt Lake Tribune Article
Early Wednesday morning, The Salt Lake Tribune published an article on The Alternate Universe, highlighting its hard-hitting journalism. Since hitting the presses, the article has garnered a lot of attention from other BYU media outlets. The Daily Universe immediately unfollowed the official Instagram page of The Alternate Universe, commenting that “It’s over. #nomoretoxicpeople.” The Tribune article covered the humble beginnings of The Alternate Universe and … Continue reading ‘I’m Just So Done’: BYU Spokesman Speaks Out Following Salt Lake Tribune Article
Cosmo’s Dunk Team to Mediate Peace Talks Between Iran, Trump
In an unexpected turn of events, Irani officials are set to meet with President Trump late Thursday night to discuss a de-escalation of the brewing conflict between the United States and Iran. This meeting is reported to be between President Trump and President Hassan Rouhani, with only interpreters and a small delegation of mutually agreed upon mediators. As is common in such high stakes international … Continue reading Cosmo’s Dunk Team to Mediate Peace Talks Between Iran, Trump
