BYU–Hawaii students and LDS Church leaders said they believe love and marriage can eternally evolve and grow. Scientists have conducted research that validates these views through analyses of biochemical processes in the brain.

After seven years of diligent pursuit, Ibuki Kishi was finally able to win over the heart of Yukimi Ichimaru.

Ten non-member students, six of whom are studying at BYU–Hawaii as part of the seven-month Asia Executive Management Program (AEMP), make up this semester’s Religion 100 class taught by Elder Lawrence and Sister Elaine Flake. The class covers the basics, including history, culture, and the teachings of the LDS Church, which are needed to pass the seven university-required religion courses.

Former Area Seventy Jeffrey C. Swinton and his wife Heidi S. Swinton, who is known for writing the official biography of President Thomas S. Monson, arrived in Hawaii on Jan. 15 to begin their new callings at the Laie Temple Visitors’ Center.

Scott Muhlestein, a sophomore majoring in English from Springville, Utah: “Valentine's Day in elementary was the best. no one worries about dates. You just eat candy.”

BYU–Hawaii students showcased their talent last week in the BYU–Hawaii Salsa Orchestra concert. Students, teachers, faculty, senior missionaries, and friends gathered at the McKay auditorium on Feb. 2 to listen to the Orchestra directed by Darren Duerden. As usual, the concert featured Latin music that got the crowd moving to the music.

The Chinese Chapter of BYU–Hawaii celebrated the beginning of the year of the monkey, which begins Feb. 8, helping students from other parts of the world understand and appreciate an annual tradition.

Tanner Cheel, a sophomore from Taiwan studying business education, has practiced the art of animation dance for sixteen years.

About half of U.S. college students are in a long distance relationship, reports the Business Insider. This is no exception for BYU–Hawaii students, as many of them try, fail, and succeed at making relationships work over a vast ocean.