Rick Santorum, former presidential candidate of the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, visited BYU-Hawaii on Tuesday, March 8. Held in the Heber J. Grant building, Santorum spoke on religious freedom and political activism from his own Catholic perspective, saying the United States was built on God-given rights and no other society has been founded on this principle.

The BYU-Hawaii Chamber Orchestra and North Shore Symphonic Wind Orchestra (NSSWO), directed by Dr. Daniel Bradshaw, Ernest Taniguchi, and Dr. David Kammerer, presented a set of classical pieces they have been polishing since Christmas break in a musical concert on Thursday Feb. 18.

Fresh from their trip to Kauai, The BYUH Brass Ensemble joined forces with the BYUH Chorale to provide a night of classical and contemporary music, including pieces composed and arranged by members of the performing body on Feb. 16.

Vans are the most convenient mode of transportation in Hawaii, said students. Other strong incentives to purchase a van are the ease that they allow activities such as surfing, hanging out, and camping, as well as their cost efficiency and the freedom it gives the owner.

For many, graduating from college is the culmination of years of hard work and fulfilling expectations. However, for a few, it defies expectations.

Two pedestrians visiting the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco were struck by metal blow darts on Feb. 12.

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, known for his conservative views and, according to AP, passionate and straightforward cutting remarks on otherwise controversial legal issues, died at age 79 last week.

Luke Culhane, a 13-year-old from Limerick, Ireland, fought back against abusive messages and social media posts by appearing in his own powerful video, which went viral, according to BBC news.

While hiking Kauai’s Napali Coast, BYU-Hawaii student and cross country team member, Malacie Jorgensen, said she met hippies who lived off the land and learned how to prepare food and supplies for a five-day hike over President’s Day weekend.