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One of the most consistent pieces of feedback I got was some version of “cool, but I don’t want to open the app every week just to check if prices dropped.” Fair. So I built a Watchlist.

How it works: you add items you buy regularly (milk, eggs, whatever) to your Watchlist, and the app pushes you a notification when the price drops by 10% or $0.50 at a store near you. You don’t have to check anything, the app just tells you when it’s worth switching stores that week.

Still testing it, still probably has bugs, still need people to break it and tell me what’s confusing. If you were one of the folks who downloaded it last time, I’d love to know if this actually helps or if it’s just noise. And if you haven’t tried it yet, no pressure, but this update might make it more useful for how most people actually shop.

Also happy to answer questions if anyone’s curious how it works technically, or has ideas for features that would actually be useful.

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Thanks again,
Juan (senior, CS)

Hey fellow Wolverines,

I'm a software engineering student here and figured this might be the right sub to ask for help.

A couple semesters back I built a grocery price comparison app called Grocerlist as a class project. Idea was pretty simple, I kept realizing I was paying way more for the same groceries because I only shopped at whatever store was closest to my apartment, when there were cheaper options a couple miles away. I didn't have time to check five store apps every week, so I built one that does it for me.

Basic version: you build your grocery list in the app, and it shows you your total cart cost at every nearby store. Prices come from real users who scan items when they're at the store, you also earn points for scanning, which turn into gift cards (Target, Amazon, Walmart, and some others). Completely free.

The project ended up growing into an actual business I've been working on outside of class, but here's the honest problem: it only really works when enough locals are using it and scanning prices. Right now the price data around Orem is decent but thin, I've been doing most of the scanning myself.

I'd love a handful of UVU students to try it out and tell me what breaks, what's confusing, what you'd want it to do differently. Students are some of the most budget-conscious grocery shoppers on the planet, so if it doesn't work for you, it probably doesn't work for anyone.

No pressure at all if it's not your thing. But if any of you want to test it and tell me it's garbage, I'd rather hear that now than after another year of building on the wrong stuff.

Mods, if this crosses the line let me know and I'll take it down.

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Cheers,
Juan (senior, CS)

My buddy goes to UVU and we're starting a show called Caught Scrolling where we sit down with students, pull up their screen time, and have an honest conversation about what's actually going on with their phone use.

Think Caleb Hammer: Financial Audit but for your phone.

No wellness lecture. No "have you tried journaling?" energy. Just two guys, your stats, and the slow realization that you spent 4 hours on TikTok last Tuesday instead of studying and have absolutely nothing to show for it.

If your screen time is embarrassing enough to be entertaining, you're exactly who we're looking for.

Text 385-204-5064. Filming in Provo. Snacks provided.

Hi, i’m a young student (currently 17, will be 18 by time classes start) looking for queer-friendly roommates and a place near campus before this Fall 2026 semester. i won’t have a car, but i do have a bike, so i’m looking for a place close to campus.

I do NOT want to be living at home. i dont need “emergency” housing but im really looking to find people to room with. hoping to stay under $700/month but we’ll see.

i’m a trans guy, out for 3 years, mostly(?) socially transitioned, starting medical transition as soon as possible. not picky on roommates, just keep shared spaces clean ish & don’t hatecrime me. i’m chill i swear.

if you or someone you know is looking for roommates to sign up for a place together, or already have a lease with space for another roommate, please reach out! if not, an upvote would really help to get this in front of more people 🙏

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I will be graduating Spring 2027, but I’m worried that some of my electives and core classes I have planned for the Spring won’t be offered. When does the Spring semester course catalog usually come out?