Zoom Hires Team of Priests, Announces Virtual ‘Drop-In Wedding Hours’ for BYU Students Who Desperately Need Marriage

With the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints closing temples indefinitely, BYU students who can’t live another day without getting married have been dealt a crushing blow. Thankfully, the corporate social responsibility department at Zoom has come up with a solution. After adding dozens of nondenominational priests to their payroll, the video conferencing software company is now offering free virtual weddings to any local … Continue reading Zoom Hires Team of Priests, Announces Virtual ‘Drop-In Wedding Hours’ for BYU Students Who Desperately Need Marriage

Local Coronavirus Desperately Digging Through RNA to Find Something Green to Wear Today

Hoping to avoid the “terrible human tradition” of being pinched for not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, one local Coronavirus is hysterically digging through its RNA to find something at least remotely green to put on. “Shoot, I did NOT realize that was TODAY.” lamented Rony the Coronavirus, “There’s no way I’m going to show up in public today like THIS.” Although Rony and … Continue reading Local Coronavirus Desperately Digging Through RNA to Find Something Green to Wear Today

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Entrepreneurship Professor to Make Full Online Course Available to Patreon Subscribers

Professor John Ulrich, an entrepreneurship professor in the BYU Marriott School, has proven his own entrepreneurial spirit in these trying times. While students celebrated, many professors were disheartened after the news on Friday afternoon that classes would move online. But according to Professor Ulrich, his first thought was, “How can I make money off this?” Professor Ulrich takes pride in his ability to turn any … Continue reading Entrepreneurship Professor to Make Full Online Course Available to Patreon Subscribers

President Worthen Frantically Stockpiling Holiday Decorations, Preparing for the 2020 Festive Season

President Kevin J. Worthen was disappointed to cancel several days of BYU classes this week, but quickly settled into the rigors of outlasting a virus. With department stores beginning to empty, sources close to BYU’s 13th president are saying that he has frantically begun buying up wreaths and unpacking holiday decorations to prepare for the festivities of the coming year. “He won’t stop baking pies. … Continue reading President Worthen Frantically Stockpiling Holiday Decorations, Preparing for the 2020 Festive Season

Provo Voices: BYU Student Invents Self-Cleaning Water Bottle

BYU Student Willy Hogan has invented a self-cleaning water bottle. The “Luma Bottle” uses UV light sterilization to destroy 99% of bacteria growing inside it. The product has made more than $100,000 on Kickstarter and is expected to ship this summer. What do you think? “If only this technology had come out sooner, COVID-19 would never have been able to spawn from Corona beers.” Makenzie … Continue reading Provo Voices: BYU Student Invents Self-Cleaning Water Bottle