Tag: Pop Culture

Featured, General Conference, Sports

BYU Football Just Not the Same Without Gambling

Hours after President Christofferson’s anti-gambling talk, thousands of fans feel less inclined to follow football now that there is no money in it. In the Saturday morning session of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ General Conference leader President D. Todd Christofferson gave a seminal talk about the immorality of gambling, and discouraging members from participating in any form, including sports betting. This re-emphasis … Continue reading BYU Football Just Not the Same Without Gambling

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Devotionals

Fall 2026 Devotional Lineup

With each new semester comes a new lineup of devotionals that you won’t want to miss. As always, The Alternate Universe has exclusive access to this semester’s speakers and their topics.   September 8: Zach and Kayda – Situationships September 15: Ted Lasso – Understanding the BYU Beard Policy September 22: Odysseus – Searching for a Wife September 29: Nikki Freeman – Eternal Companionship   … Continue reading Fall 2026 Devotional Lineup

Don Cheadle
Featured, News

‘The Book of Mormon’ Musical to Update Production Due to Rapid Increase of Sister Missionaries

As the Tony-winning “The Book of Mormon’ musical passes its fifteenth anniversary, the creators of the show have announced updates to modernize it after being forced to reckon with the reality of women existing. “We saw that 70% of the missionaries going out are now women, so we saw the need to update our musical so that we can be more accurate in being offensive.” … Continue reading ‘The Book of Mormon’ Musical to Update Production Due to Rapid Increase of Sister Missionaries

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News

Artemis II Astronauts Get Lost on Way Back From Moon; End Up at Kolob

In an unpredicted turn of events, instead of returning to Earth as planned, the crew of the Artemis II ended up at Kolob, the star-planet from Mormon cosmology. NASA reassured the public to “not worry” and that “they’ll be back in the twinkling of an eye.” We had the unique opportunity to get on a call with the lost crew and interview them about their … Continue reading Artemis II Astronauts Get Lost on Way Back From Moon; End Up at Kolob

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Campus, Featured, Life, News, Provo

In Stunning Display of Creativity, Every Band Featured in Battle of the Bands Sort of Sounds Like Imagine Dragons

Provo, Utah, noted for being birthplace to the famous bands Imagine Dragons and Neon Trees, leaves many up-and-coming bands dreaming of what may be following BYUSA’s Battle of the Bands. That legacy has greatly shaped the Provo music scene as we at the Alternate Universe look ahead to tonight’s Battle of the Bands. In a three-hour performance, concertgoers will be able to hear a wide … Continue reading In Stunning Display of Creativity, Every Band Featured in Battle of the Bands Sort of Sounds Like Imagine Dragons

Chuck Bartowski