RMs Use Campus Shuttle To Recapture Mission Magic

BYU’s shuttle system provides an appreciated service for many students in Provo, allowing them to get to and from home quickly even if they don’t live close to campus. For some students, however, the benefit is more than just practical. “It just brings me back to Warsaw in a way I never thought anything could,” says recently returned missionary Robert Banks. “After leaving Poland three … Continue reading RMs Use Campus Shuttle To Recapture Mission Magic

Red Bull to Sponsor General Conference

Bonneville Distribution, the company behind the broadcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ Semiannual General Conference, announced bankruptcy on Monday. “We just couldn’t pay the bills anymore. People aren’t watching our broadcasts, and our BYU-Idaho interns broke all of our cameras. Unfortunately, we have to pull out of General Conference this year,” said Mark Williams, president of the company.  At a press … Continue reading Red Bull to Sponsor General Conference

Brigham Young University Bans All Hydro Flasks

In a move designed to “avoid the appearance of evil,” Bradley LeBaron, executive director of student health services, held a press conference Tuesday morning announcing that Hydro Flask water bottles would no longer be permitted on BYU premises. The stainless steel bottles are incredibly popular on campus, recognizable by their bright colors and sticker-filled exteriors. Students were notified of the change via an emergency YMessage. … Continue reading Brigham Young University Bans All Hydro Flasks

Local Smith’s Grocery Store Installs Plasma-Accepting Cash Registers to ‘Cut Out Middleman’

Over the weekend, Smith’s updated their cash registers with a plethora of plasma-collecting medical equipment, officially kickstarting its “PlasmaPay” program for the college town of Provo. Starting today, customers may begin paying for their groceries directly with blood. This bold move, Smith’s executives claim, will save hundreds of poor students several hours a week by eliminating their need to visit official plasma collection facilities. “This … Continue reading Local Smith’s Grocery Store Installs Plasma-Accepting Cash Registers to ‘Cut Out Middleman’