Provo and Orem residents alike are beginning to notice a familiar orange banner on the storefront of what used to be the Deseret Book on University Parkway. Unbeknownst to the public, the prominent religious book chain had been struggling for the past 9 quarters. With CTR ring sales down 70%, the store had no way to keep its doors open. Just as quickly as it … Continue reading Deseret Book Now a Spirit Halloween
As BYU fall semester comes into full swing, course loads are undoubtedly becoming heavier. While some seasoned students have a system to deal with the pressure, other are struggling to navigate this stress for the first time. McKeigh Johnson, a recent Lone Peak graduate, knew college was going to be hard. He just didn’t know it was going to be this hard. His current academic … Continue reading BYU Freshman Experiencing Mental Breakdown Over 2 Quizzes and Laundry
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
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
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
