If you’ve ever felt uneasy in the Cougareat food court, it might be from more than just a bad chalupa or an extra spicy Chick-fil-a sandwich. The Cougareat is one of BYU’s iconic landmarks and has a storied and far reaching history, predating the University itself. Thousands of years ago, hunter-gatherers often stopped on this spot to make camp and swap stories. The great warrior … Continue reading The Haunting History of the Cougareat
The installation of a new bright-white concrete surface in the quad area between the ASB, Library, and JKB has been met with hands over foreheads and squinted eyes. With very few trees or tall buildings to provide shade, Brigham Square is dangerously, even blindingly bright. So bright, in fact, that it recently converted a man to Christ. On the road from the HBLL to the … Continue reading Student Blinded By Brigham Square Repents, Changes Name
In a shocking turn of events this week, a BYU student tragically perished after spending the last money he had on a starving student card that was sold to him in the BYU Bookstore. Sources report that the student, Gerry Hun, 20, of Orem, was on his way to buy some food to satiate his hunger when he was set upon by aggressive card salesmen. … Continue reading Student Devours Starving Student Card, Still Starves
Provo residents once more find themselves at a disadvantaged position as another homeless week has come upon us. The annual early Christmas present to landlords descends like a pall over this quaint and demure town. As part of homeless week, many apartment complexes force out their tenants for a week, careless to the potential upheaval and suffering this decision could cause the fair residents of … Continue reading Provo Voices: How Students Are Getting Through Homeless Week
Hold off on posting that hot new selfie: it’s time to get humble. BYU, inspired by recent Church leadership directives to cultivate and foster a spirit of meekness, lowliness, and modesty, has decided to announce June as Humility Month. Honor Code Office representative Mark Magleby is excited for the change and explained the roadmap for Humility Month: “This is a really exciting time for BYU, … Continue reading BYU Announces June As Humility Month
