Opinion: Are Sweater Vests Against the Honor Code?

There are some questions as old as time. Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? And of course, are sweater vests against the Honor Code? While sweater vests are both trendy and classy, a near-impossible feat in this day and age, there is a dark underside to these stylish pieces. As we all know, the Honor Code includes a” Dress … Continue reading Opinion: Are Sweater Vests Against the Honor Code?

Woman Makes Shrek Shrine after Roommate Moves Out

During the spring/summer semesters as many students leave Provo for a much-needed break some may feel a sense of loss or emptiness. However,  BYU student Kayliegh Jones has decided to fill the loss of her roommate with a ginormous Shrek shrine in her now private room. In an exclusive interview with The Alternate Universe she described her creative process. “When my old roommate Brynlieghsa moved … Continue reading Woman Makes Shrek Shrine after Roommate Moves Out

Learning Suites? Marriott Family to Purchase Learning Suite

Following the bold steps of Elon Musk, the influential Marriott family has made a promising offer to buy and run Learning Suite. According to our inside source, the offer has been accepted and is in the final process of being signed and approved. What can we expect from this change in ownership? “We’re completely rebranding the website. Its new name will be Learning Suites and … Continue reading Learning Suites? Marriott Family to Purchase Learning Suite

Church Audits Students Who Don’t Pay Tithing

Through our very intense journalism efforts, The Alternate Universe discovered a surprising secret last week: the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints audits BYU students who do not pay their tithing. After uncovering this secret The Alternate Universe conducted a thorough series of interviews to get to the bottom of it. Lehi Turner, head Church accountant, told us, “We just want to make sure … Continue reading Church Audits Students Who Don’t Pay Tithing

Utah Lake Monster Behind “Don’t Pave Utah Lake”

The Alternate Universe uncovered a shocking secret this morning through their very serious journalism efforts. The real force behind the movement “Don’t Pave Utah Lake” is actually the notorious Utah Lake Monster. The Utah Lake Monster, otherwise known as Greggg, was spotted this morning leaving the lake to go to a Conserve Utah Valley meeting. The runner who spotted Greggg this morning, Jeff Smith, agreed … Continue reading Utah Lake Monster Behind “Don’t Pave Utah Lake”