“Marinating”: The new sensation that’s sweeping the nation

This week, BYU administration became aware of a new trend sweeping the nation. Everyone is talking about “marinating” and how they do it all the time. The practice began at BYU and quickly spread to other universities. Sophomore Brigham Braxton and his friends started doing it at Lake Powell over Labor Day weekend, and figured they could do it at BYU, too. “I just thought … Continue reading “Marinating”: The new sensation that’s sweeping the nation

Church recommends sacrament boosters for high-risk individuals

This morning in General Conference, President Russell M. Nelson recommended midweek sacrament boosters for high-risk individuals. “COVID-19 is dangerous, so we never know when it is our time to leave this probationary state. This increase in covenant renewal will better prepare us for what lies beyond the veil.” Those who qualify for midweek sacrament boosters include anyone 65 or older, individuals aged 18-64 with serious … Continue reading Church recommends sacrament boosters for high-risk individuals

Sharon Eubank partners with Crumbl in new ad campaign

In her talk during the Saturday Evening Session of General Conference, Sister Sharon Eubank told a story about a member of the Church in Syria sending her a homemade cookie in gratitude. Sister Eubank has partnered with Crumbl to mass-produce the exact same pistachio cookie for the American market. Members watching were surprised to see an unskippable 90-second ad in place of the congregational hymn … Continue reading Sharon Eubank partners with Crumbl in new ad campaign

Student who attended True Blue Foam still blue

Every year, BYUSA puts on the True Blue Foam event where students can go down a giant slip -n-slide covered in a foam that has been dyed blue. They say the dye is not permanent, but that may not be true. Students are typically required to be hosed off before leaving so that they do not leave a trail of blue all over campus. Toby … Continue reading Student who attended True Blue Foam still blue

What if early Church leaders did Summer Sales?

Time. Space. Reality. It’s more than a linear path. It’s a prism of endless possibility. Where a single choice can branch out into infinite realities, creating alternate worlds from the ones you know. We are the Alternate Universe. We are your guide through these vast new realities. Read on, and ponder the question, “What If?” What if early Church leaders were transported to modern times … Continue reading What if early Church leaders did Summer Sales?