In 2013, the U.S. Center for Disease Control reported 11,208 deaths from firearms. The following year, as reported by the Gun Violence Archive, this number increased to 12,558. However, for 2015 the number of deaths from firearms is 9,510, with the total number of firearm incidents (including injuries) dropping from 51,728 to 37,820. A quick calculation reveals there were 13,908 fewer gun violence-related incidents this year than there was last year.

Forward-thinking suicide prevention expert Norman Farberow died on Sept. 10 of this year at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, reported Thomas Curwen of the L.A. Times. Farberow was 97. BYU–Hawaii students expressed gratitude for his work to help prevent suicide and increase awareness.

Riann Ande, a freshman studying elementary education from Chuuk, Micronesia, said, “I’ve always wanted to go to countries in Europe.”

Ortho R. Fairbanks, former CCH art faculty member, passed away this summer, surrounded by his family on June 2, 2015.

Tourists from Mexico on their African safari ducked as Egyptian forces mistakenly opened fire on their group, killing eight on Sept. 13. This hindered efforts from local governments as they work to project an image of stability in the region, according to The Associated Press.

A college degree only has value if it comes from an accredited university, but the process of receiving accreditation isn’t easy, said university administrators. It involves meeting extensive requirements with the help of a team of both employees and volunteers, they said.

BYU–Hawaii does its best to avoid food waste, especially when it is a large problem in the world. According to Deseret News, 40 percent of edible food is discarded, which can cost up to $165 billion a year.

BYU–Hawaii students said their media preferences, such as books, movies, and music, are significantly influenced by peers, family and environment.

In what was one of the most anticipated opening games for this year’s NFL season, Hawaii-born and last year’s Heisman trophy winner Marcus Mariota led the Tennessee Titans to a dominating 42-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13, reported ESPN.