Author: Lisa Simpson

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Orem Empty Nester Starts Organic Snow Cone Business from February Snowfall, 31 Essential Oil Flavors

Just as Utah residents were wondering if there would be any good snow this year, mid-February dumped more than 12 inches, breaking records in certain towns. For most, the snowfall presents prospects for great sledding, snowboarding, and skiing. For Orem empty nester Jan Whiting, however, the fresh snow has been an entrepreneurial springboard for her new organic snow cone startup.  Ever since her youngest son … Continue reading Orem Empty Nester Starts Organic Snow Cone Business from February Snowfall, 31 Essential Oil Flavors

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Campus, Featured

BYU Candy Shop Releases BYU Themed Candy Hearts for Valentine’s Day

This year, BYU has made it easier than ever for students to get into the Valentine’s spirit. For a limited-time only, BYU Sweet and Treats has released specialty BYU themed heart candies. Amazingly, these new BYU candy hearts have already exceeded chocolate covered cinnamon bear sales by a whopping 120%. Modeled after traditional Valentine’s conversation hearts, each package contains classic candies with romantic sayings like: … Continue reading BYU Candy Shop Releases BYU Themed Candy Hearts for Valentine’s Day

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Cosmo Fills in for Sick Groundhog, Sees His Shadow and Predicts 6 more years of COVID

For the first time since 1886, famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Canon was unable to participate in Groundhog Day. Afflicted with a case of COVID-19, Phil is currently quarantining in his hibernation burrow. Moved with compassion for his fellow mammal and long time friend, beloved BYU mascot Cosmo the Cougar stepped in to fill his place. Around 7:30am, live video footage was captured of Cosmo emerging … Continue reading Cosmo Fills in for Sick Groundhog, Sees His Shadow and Predicts 6 more years of COVID

Lisa Simpson
Campus, News

BYU Decides to Model Random COVID Testing Selection Process after Hunger Games Reapings

With mandatory COVID-19 testing complete for all BYU students, a new season of randomized testing is coming into full swing. Despite BYU’s randomized selection process proving highly effective this past week, the administration has made a sudden decision to alter it completely. Starting Monday, their new approach will be modeled after the reaping system in the hit teen-dystopian novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. … Continue reading BYU Decides to Model Random COVID Testing Selection Process after Hunger Games Reapings

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Campus

Marriott School of Business Institutes Casual “No Mask” Fridays, Utah County Health Department Concerned

Reports began circulating Friday morning regarding students and faculty in the Tanner building sighted without masks on, despite the on-campus mask policy in effect since Fall 2020.  Further investigation revealed that these sightings relate to a new tradition that members of the Marriott School of Business have recently instituted, coined “Casual ‘No Mask’ Friday”. In addition to a more relaxed dress code, Casual No Mask … Continue reading Marriott School of Business Institutes Casual “No Mask” Fridays, Utah County Health Department Concerned

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