Alternate Universe So Much More Successful, Wealthy, Liked Than Daily Universe That They Can Afford Billboard

The Daily Universe, a controversial BYU news publication recently flagged for exploiting free student labor, has allegedly been struggling to find relevance in the 21st century. Although the legacy organization has made leaps in distributing news content through digital channels, critics note that The Universe has slowly slipped behind its major competitor, The Alternate Universe. This fact became painfully obvious on Monday when The Alternate … Continue reading Alternate Universe So Much More Successful, Wealthy, Liked Than Daily Universe That They Can Afford Billboard

Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

The Saratoga Springs 116th ward was “devasted” when they realized they would have to cancel Trek 2020. Fortunately, ward leadership was able to convert the entire 2-day, 20-mile handcart trek into a digital event that the whole ward could participate in from the comfort of their own homes. “Everyone seemed so upset when we announced on the ward Facebook page that trek would be cancelled. … Continue reading Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

Highland Stake to Hold Church Ball Tournament in Giant Bubble

The Highland Utah stake announced plans today to hold their annual stake basketball tournament in a self-contained bubble. Their season was suspended in March when states began to issue stay-at-home orders. Stake athletic director Mark Kimball expressed his excitement over the news: “Church ball is one of the defining aspects of our culture. It’s part of what sets us apart from the world. I was … Continue reading Highland Stake to Hold Church Ball Tournament in Giant Bubble

Kanye Releases Presidential Platform Based Entirely on the LDS Children’s Songbook

When famous rapper, singer, and songwriter Kanye West announced that he would be running for president earlier this week, few people took him seriously. Just this morning, however, West doubled-down on his presidential aspirations, releasing a detailed platform of ideas. Critics are already pointing out that the 70-page manifesto is based entirely on the text and melodies of the Children’s Songbook of the Church of … Continue reading Kanye Releases Presidential Platform Based Entirely on the LDS Children’s Songbook