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Inspired by Seattle’s CHAZ, BYU Students Establish Provo Free Agency Zone

Although Seattle’s Capital Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), also known as Capital Hill Organized Protest (CHOP), is no longer active, it inspired a number of other “zones” and protests.  One of the more surprising copycat zones is currently operating on the campus of Brigham Young University. The Provo Free Agency Zone (PFAZ) claims to be an Honor Code-free zone, where students are self-policing. PFAZ is located … Continue reading Inspired by Seattle’s CHAZ, BYU Students Establish Provo Free Agency Zone

Albert Camus
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ICE Doubles Down, Announces All College Students to be Deported Due to Online Classes

On July 6th, a new ICE policy came to light that would require all international college students enrolled in exclusively online courses to leave the United States. Today, ICE doubled down and expanded their policy to include all college students, regardless of nationality. “We figured, hey why do all these no-good freeloading college wimps need to be here? They’re doing all their classes online anyways, … Continue reading ICE Doubles Down, Announces All College Students to be Deported Due to Online Classes

Donald Cherry
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BYU Police Thrilled to No Longer Be in the Spotlight for Police Misconduct

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, police departments across the country are being scrutinized. Citizens are demanding changes be made to how exactly officers protect and serve their communities. Utah is no exception; protests against police misconduct have continued throughout the state, and BYU police couldn’t be happier. “It’s such a relief,” said BYU police chief Rile Leafed. “Now that the attention … Continue reading BYU Police Thrilled to No Longer Be in the Spotlight for Police Misconduct

Johnny Swift
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Lockdown Marriage Prep, Floral Mask Design Among 20+ New Classes to Be Offered this Fall at BYU

In a recent press release, BYU announced: “In an increasing effort to help our students adjust to this ever-changing world, we have decided to offer over 20 new classes.” New classes will be offered in almost every department. The Marriott School of Business will be holding a seminar series on appropriate Zoom backgrounds. Freshman McKinley Romney is reportedly most excited about taking Ethics of Toilet … Continue reading Lockdown Marriage Prep, Floral Mask Design Among 20+ New Classes to Be Offered this Fall at BYU

Cameron Frye
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Socially Distanced Independence Parade Drags on for Ten Hours

Provo citizens were excited to hear that the 4th of July “Grand Parade” was set to happen despite the COVID-19 pandemic. City officials announced that the parade would be compliant with social distancing rules, and take full precautions for the safety of all involved.  However, due to a typo in the instructions, rather than staying 60 feet apart, all floats were 600 feet apart from … Continue reading Socially Distanced Independence Parade Drags on for Ten Hours

Albert Camus