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Virtual career fair aims to prepare students for a changed workforce

The Ho‘okele Department will host virtual info sessions with employers and graduate schools from around the world, starting on Thursday, Nov. 5, and continuing on Nov. 12 and 19 as part of its November theme, designated as the Month of Education and Career Exploration.

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Investing in hobbies instead of social media boosts self-confidence, say BYUH students

Sophie Rolie said deleting social media will help people regain their social life.

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The Hawaiian Studies garden, Kahualoa, ensures the physical & spiritual self-sufficiency of Hawaii for generations, says caretakers

Lono Logan, born and raised in Laie and kalo caretaker at Kahualoa, the Hawaiian Studies garden on campus, said, “Kalo is not some random plant. We treat it as an ancestor.”

Zully Davila wearing a lavender jacket and blue jeans stands besides cars parked on campus.

BYUH alumna says she started a car rental business to help students and locals visit and appreciate places on Oahu and better their lives

Zully Davila, a BYU–Hawaii alumna from Utah, said she started Mahalo Car Share to fill the need in the community for car rentals. Davila was saddened to hear of BYUH students who have never explored the island outside of Laie because, she explained, students can learn to appreciate the unique atmosphere Laie possesses by traveling just one hour away.

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Hawaiian legends say one glance at the night marchers could mean the end of your life

The spirits of ancient warriors previously tasked with protecting Hawaiian chiefs, known as the night marchers, can still be spotted in Laie and other places in the Hawaiian Islands, says the To-Hawaii website.

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Head of the BYUH Service Center says students should love the Laie community like they love their family

When Tiera Kammerman volunteered at Laie Elementary School as a crossing guard for one of her peacebuilding classes, she said at first, the children were hesitant about her being there. However, as she tried to connect with them in simple ways like greeting them individually, she said they opened up with gratitude, smiles and acceptance.

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Body dysmorphia is only getting worse and impacts both men and women, say experts

It is estimated by the National Eating Disorders Association that about 23 to 32 percent of college females and 8 to 25 percent of college males struggle with some form of eating disorder or body dysmorphia. And experts warn those numbers will increase.

Authorities say providing a safe learning environment at BYU-Hawaii means following correct protocol

Despite BYU-Hawaii being a secular institution of learning operated by the LDS Church where students and faculty must abide by the Honor Code, students say incidents of crime and assault are no stranger to its campus. Campus authorities urge students to understand what steps need to be taken in order to report incidents and protect themselves or fellow students.

Six people, three girls and three boys, stand in a line in front of a white wall. They are all facing the camera except for one girl at the front of the line, who is facing to the left. They are all looking down at the phones in their hands and wearing blue, white and black.

As social media becomes their daily routine, BYUH students say it makes creating authentic moments with their loved ones more difficult

When Madison Richter, a junior from Ohio majoring in peacebuilding, took a three-month break from social media, she said it gave her the chance to take up film photography with a film camera her grandpa gave her. She said this helped her realize social media creates distance between the real world and what social media captures and displays for everyone to see.

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