Local Arsonists Disappointed in “Stadium of Fire”

Provo’s traditional Fourth of July celebration “Stadium of Fire” has long been a favorite of many, drawing in crowds with the promise of live music and a jaw-dropping display of fireworks. A smaller segment, however, are enticed by the event’s somewhat misleading name. “You know, initially a lot of us were excited by the opportunity to be a part of something as notorious as ‘Stadium … Continue reading Local Arsonists Disappointed in “Stadium of Fire”

Study Finds Americans more Familiar with Ruler of Westeros than Governors of Home States

In a Harvard study conducted immediately following the conclusion of the 8th and final season of HBO’s hit show “Game of Thrones” researchers found that 73% of Americans were able to identify Bran Stark as the new king of Westeros, while only 32% could name the governor of the state in which they reside. “It came as a surprise to many of us,” says researcher … Continue reading Study Finds Americans more Familiar with Ruler of Westeros than Governors of Home States

BYU Hires UVU’s Pope After 99.9th Percentile March Madness Bracket

After a brief but rather unorthodox search process, former UVU Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Pope has been hired to be the new Men’s Basketball coach at cross-town rival BYU. “We look forward to seeing what Coach Pope can do to bring our program back into the limelight,” says BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe “after all, he did have a 99.9% percentile March Madness Bracket, so … Continue reading BYU Hires UVU’s Pope After 99.9th Percentile March Madness Bracket

Opinion: Why The Honor Code Office Shouldn’t Back Down

I’m concerned about BYU, especially the way the BYU Honor Code Office has fallen under so much public scrutiny lately. While I admit that some of its investigative practices can sometimes cross the line, we are missing the point if we don’t recognize the good of the Honor Code Office. I think it would be helpful at this time to consider some of the benefits … Continue reading Opinion: Why The Honor Code Office Shouldn’t Back Down

Report: New App ‘Angry AM’ Helps Activists Stay Outraged

With the emergence of the 24-hour news cycle and the ever-growing influence of social media, the average American is exposed to over 500 new news stories in a day. This has led to many people feeling confused and estranged regarding how they should maintain a steady level of outrage over socially relevant news stories. One group called “Angry AM” has attempted to solve this problem … Continue reading Report: New App ‘Angry AM’ Helps Activists Stay Outraged