Author: Gail Black

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BYU Freshman Arrested for Printing Counterfeit Quarters

The BYU Financial Aid Office recently asked for students and Provo residents to bring in their coins during the nationwide coin shortage. In return, those bringing coins would be given matching currency, rounding up to the nearest dollar. Parker Jennings, a BYU freshman, jumped on this opportunity to utilize his coin press he had recently purchased from Amazon, and began printing his own counterfeit coins. … Continue reading BYU Freshman Arrested for Printing Counterfeit Quarters

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Recent Utah Protests Led By New ‘No-Mask Saints’ Church

The letter from the Utah Area Presidency asking everyone to wear masks in public has caused the Church of Freedom and Exposure for Latter-day Saints to form, with members protesting masks. Many rallies and protests occurring in Utah have specifically focused on the statewide mandate to wear masks. The foundation for these protests have come from the recently formed Church of Freedom and Exposure for … Continue reading Recent Utah Protests Led By New ‘No-Mask Saints’ Church

Gail Black
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Government Changes Independence Day to the Third of July in Honor of “Hamilton”

The United States government has declared that the Fourth of July will now be the Third of July, coinciding with Hamilton’s release on Disney Plus. “I’m glad we’re recognizing the relation between Independence Day and the availability of Hamilton,” said A.J. Hamilton (no relation). “We’re about to experience freedom like never before.” Noting that “history has its eyes on [the U.S. government],” the move to … Continue reading Government Changes Independence Day to the Third of July in Honor of “Hamilton”

Gail Black
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BYU Remote Classes Will be Delivered Without the Use of Internet

Brigham Young University has recently announced a variety of online classes for the fall semester, but some professors are standing by their refusal to use technology. Since learning that they would not be able to teach in-person classes, a group of the most esteemed and senior professors have now released plans for remote classes that will not include technological usage. These plans include teaching through … Continue reading BYU Remote Classes Will be Delivered Without the Use of Internet

Gail Black