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Brooke Guryn

Multimedia Journalist
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Parents and teachers say at-home learning puts pressure on families and teachers

By Brooke Guryn
December 09, 2020
Parents said their children’s homework load has increased, and they don’t have the resources at home for effective learning. Local teachers said it’s difficult to rely on parents to help teach their children without overwhelming families.
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Students share their testimony grew through dramatic and gradual experiences

By Brooke Guryn
November 17, 2020
Students and faculty members share they have learned the Church was true through individual experiences, feeling the Spirit and living the gospel.
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Missionaries offer free services during the pandemic

By Brooke Guryn
November 17, 2020
Missionaries serving on Oahu said they love to serve others, especially during the difficult times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Facebook they offered to do wash cars, yard work, cleaning, home improvement projects and home scripture study.
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During the pandemic, students share personal revelation gave them hope and peace

By Brooke Guryn
November 17, 2020
Students shared how the Lord had prepared ways to get through the pandemic even before it happened. They said the invitation from the prophet, Russell M. Nelson, to “hear Him” has opened doors to receiving personal revelation during this time, and the revelation to create gospel-centered homes and incorporate “Come, Follow Me” have confirmed God’s divine help.
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Sparks fly as students and faculty speak of unexpectedly finding their eternal companions

By Brooke Guryn
November 17, 2020
Students and faculty described their first times meeting as “magical” and shared how they determined if their eternal companions were the ones for them.
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Students share experiences with racism and provide resources to overcome biases

By Brooke Guryn
November 10, 2020
*Disclaimer: The Ke Alaka’i does not take a political stance in regards to recent events. Any reference to Black Lives Matter is to the social movement, not the political organization.
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Students share why they chose to keep themselves and others safe during the pandemic

By Brooke Guryn
September 17, 2020
Each person is responsible for stopping the spread of the COVID-19, said students, a faculty member and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention officials. Students shared further precautions to keep themselves and others safe, including wearing and mask and washing their hands frequently.
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TikTok has increased students’ abilities to share creativity and talents with each other

By Brooke Guryn
August 26, 2020
Quick moments of joy cross the screen as people endlessly scroll through TikTok videos of others dancing, singing and sharing their talents.
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Students share their memories of fun, friends and spirit of aloha as Polynesian Cultural Center employees

By Brooke Guryn
August 20, 2020
Students who worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center said they miss the loud cheering crowds of visitors, dancing with their friends, making visitors smile and seeing their PCC ohana every day.
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