Arranged Marriages Making a Comeback in Utah Young Adults

Dating in Utah is famously tricky. The prominence of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the social pressures to marry young can skew the chemistry between aspiring couples, even on that first ice cream date. Some young adults in Utah have chosen to sidestep the difficulties of first dates and introductions and pass the responsibilities on to their parents by entering arranged … Continue reading Arranged Marriages Making a Comeback in Utah Young Adults

Murder After Dark: Benoit Blanc Called to Solve Sudden MOA Homicide

Yet again, there has been a murder. A body was found in the Museum of Art on Friday, with no immediately obvious cause of death, other than the knife sticking out of his chest. Jahnyt Marriott, an experience design and management major, was discovered lying near the gift shop, staring sightlessly at the ceiling. The timing was poor, as deaths often are–Art After Dark was … Continue reading Murder After Dark: Benoit Blanc Called to Solve Sudden MOA Homicide

Mitt Romney Stepping Down From Senate to Teach American Heritage

After serving a single term in the U.S. Senate, Mitt Romney will not seek reelection and will instead teach American Heritage at BYU. The 76-year-old Senator from Utah is on record saying he is “done will all that political Shiz” and that he would “train the new generation of leaders” in exchange for unlimited chocolate milk. Many factors reportedly went into the decision. Romney would … Continue reading Mitt Romney Stepping Down From Senate to Teach American Heritage

Chase Roberts To Replace Angel Moroni on Provo Temple

Following the BYU football team’s nail biter victory against Arkansas, the First Presidency put out a statement to the press. “Considering his angelic athleticism and heroic one-handed catch on Saturday, it has been determined that a statue of Chase Roberts will replace the Angel Moroni on the remodeled Provo Temple.” Noted football fan Dallin H. Oaks further commented: “We were promised that we would see … Continue reading Chase Roberts To Replace Angel Moroni on Provo Temple

President Reese Officially changes BYU Name to “Y”

History has been made at the University formerly known as BYU. Just one day before his inauguration, President C. Shane Reese has announced that the University’s name will be permanently changed to the simpler “Y.” Reese said the change reflects his desire to “Make the ‘Y’ cooler than it has ever been” and hopes the students will immediately begin using the University’s new name. “It … Continue reading President Reese Officially changes BYU Name to “Y”