The Mail Center was renovated over the summer to create a system that would allow students to pickup packages anytime the Aloha Center is open even outside of the normal office hours, while having to go to go to the counter in order to get letters. According to Olivia Christy, supervisor and employee for 14 years from Laie, it is now the only campus mail center of its kind in the state of Hawaii.

Governments and news centers have reacted with caution to North Korea's most recent missile launching and nuclear tests, but Asian BYU-Hawaii students said they aren't worried about the sword rattling because it’s been happening for a long time.

“We don’t need to have the same beliefs to feel connected with each other,” said Chad Ford, associate professor in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts and director of the McKay Center. He published his first book, “Dangerous Love,” in June 2020 and said his goal is to transform fear and conflict at home and in the world.

Reei Temakei, a freshman from Kiribati majoring in biology, shared how her difficult childhood life decisions led to discover the Church, which eventually led her to BYU–Hawaii.

Bhutan, a small country in the Himalayas, is known as the happiest country in the world, reported dailymail.co.uk. Success there is measured by happiness, instead of material wealth and riches.

Lighthouses are not only a navigational guide, but students said they are also great locations to take photos and enjoy nice views. The three main lighthouses found on Oahu are located at Barbers Point, Makapu‘u Point, and Diamond Head. There are three other minor lights on Oahu namely Ka'ena Point, Aloha Tower, and Pyramid Rock..

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.

1. The first location selected for the PCC was by the temple. But church leaders suggested it be moved to its current spot off Kam Highway.

This year marks the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States of America, a date known as 9/11.