Tag: Pop Culture

Featured, News, Provo

BYU Animation to Premiere New Film, “Acapella Demon Hunters”

Fresh off the heels of this summer’s hottest film, K-Pop Demon Hunters, the BYU Animation department is once again crafting their own take on the genre, with a clever twist. After last winter’s Inside Out BYU premiered to lukewarm reviews and “general confusion” (per The New York Times), executives at the university are confident that this film will be one that resonates with audiences. According … Continue reading BYU Animation to Premiere New Film, “Acapella Demon Hunters”

Kit Kittredge
Featured, Life, Provo

How to Spot a Performative Provo Male

After attending the Performative Male contest at Pioneer Park last Saturday, The Alternate Universe team recorded key findings on performative Provo males–a recent cultural phenomenon. Saturday Morning, hundreds of young adults gathered in Pioneer Park for a “Performative Male” contest. Inspired by a recent trend of lookalike competitions and performative male contests in Seattle, New York, and Toronto, this simple park gathering turned into a … Continue reading How to Spot a Performative Provo Male

Swedish Chef
Featured, Provo

5 Things The Bachelor of Provo Won’t Tell You About Their New Spin-Off Series “The Altar”

The Bachelor of Provo, sponsored by Mutual and plastic surgery, is making a comeback. Here are the spoilers you need to know: One Contestant is a Mommy. Or in other words, a mamacita. Who is it? You’ll have to wait and find out once they are trying to manipulate someone. Taylor Frankie Paul will make a guest appearance on the show. That is, if she … Continue reading 5 Things The Bachelor of Provo Won’t Tell You About Their New Spin-Off Series “The Altar”

Kim Possible
Campus, Featured, News

BYU Benson Building to be Renamed the “Benson Boone” Building 

A mystical, magical moment in BYU history, the Benson building will be renamed in the singer’s honor to celebrate his new album. Driving down I-15, there are several billboards advertising Benson Boone’s upcoming American Heart Tour. What drivers may not have noticed, however, is the fine print at the bottom of the billboard, which says, “BYU Benson Boone Building coming soon.”  Just yesterday, BYU announced … Continue reading BYU Benson Building to be Renamed the “Benson Boone” Building 

Swedish Chef
Featured, News, Provo

Zendaya Will Buy Her Wedding Dress from Affordable Bridal on University Avenue

  We got the inside scoop on Zendaya’s upcoming nuptials, and they’re even more fabulous and Utahan than we could have ever hoped. Zendaya was seen at the Met Gala this month, once again flashing her $200,000 engagement ring. “Tomdaya” fans were thrilled by the news of her engagement to movie star Tom Holland earlier this year. However, these devoted shippers were disappointed when People … Continue reading Zendaya Will Buy Her Wedding Dress from Affordable Bridal on University Avenue

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