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BYU Students Call for Another Worldwide Fast (Over Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage)

Although the world is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still challenges. One of these challenges- supply chain difficulties leading to shortages in several seemingly random products. From gas to computer chips to lumber, these insufficiencies have had an effect on nearly everyone. Among the products in short supply is Chick-fil-A’s famous Chick-fil-A sauce. … Continue reading BYU Students Call for Another Worldwide Fast (Over Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage)

Carmen Sandeigo
Campus, Featured, Life

BYU students change Y to YEET

Late Thursday night a group of BYU students hiked up Y Mountain to add three more letters. The new word reads, “YEET.” Incoming freshman Aron Martinsen led the charge: “We just wanted to get a head start on leaving our mark on this school. The Y was pretty basic and it deserved a glow up.” About 75 students, who all met on Mutual, gathered together … Continue reading BYU students change Y to YEET

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Kimball Tower Officially Named Eighth Wonder of the World

It’s official, BYU’s Kimball Tower has at long last earned its place as the eighth Wonder of the World. Over the weekend, President Worthen met with the United Nations to finalize the paperwork. The tower is joining the ranks of renowned monuments like the Taj Mahal, The Colosseum, and the Great Pyramids at Gizeh.  “We feel the tower has always stood as an icon of … Continue reading Kimball Tower Officially Named Eighth Wonder of the World

Lisa Simpson
Campus, Featured

Culinary Arts and Mathematics Departments Engage in Dramatic Custody Battle Over Pi Day

Pi day is a celebration of the mathematical constant, π, that is often celebrated by eating pie. Although usually a peaceful and harmless event, this year BYU’s approach to the festivities has been marked by continually increasing conflict. Traditionally, the Mathematics department has led the pi day festivities with games, t-shirts, and infamously, poetry (don’t ask about the pikus). However, this year the Culinary Arts … Continue reading Culinary Arts and Mathematics Departments Engage in Dramatic Custody Battle Over Pi Day

Carmen Sandeigo
Campus, Life, News

BYU Struggles to Spin Recent Y Lighting

BYU’s “Rainbow Day” came to a grand conclusion last Thursday with a rainbow lit ‘Y’ in support of LGBTQ+ students…or did it? After facing heavy criticism online for their initial response, University Communications is now attempting to reframe the purpose behind the recent ‘Y’ lighting.  The Alternate Universe was fortunate enough to bully a BYU social media intern into leaking a few of the University’s … Continue reading BYU Struggles to Spin Recent Y Lighting

Sue Sylvester