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Elle Larson

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Jimboy Fajardo says his Come Follow Me group is his ohana “millions of miles” from home

By Elle Larson
December 08, 2021
Whether they are planning weekly lessons with friends, listening to podcasts or watching a 5-minute virtual devotional, BYU–Hawaii students said they set aside a little time to study Come Follow Me every week. Since the Church implemented the Come Follow Me program, BYUH students explained they have found their own ways of studying the manual while attending school.
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As the Fall Semester ends, students can look forward to attending these fun holiday events

By Elle Larson
December 08, 2021
As BYU–Hawaii students celebrate the Savior’s birth, the approach of finals and the end of classes, events like a concert, intramural sports, temple devotionals and movies will keep them entertained and busy through Christmas break, said Shirley Tekura Tovey, coordinator of Student Development for Seasider Sports & Activities.
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A combination of harvesting and coastal erosion continues to deplete the world of its second most used natural resource: sand

By Elle Larson
December 08, 2021
It’s hard to imagine the world running out of the little white particles making up Hawaii’s beaches, but it’s true, said Dr. Spencer Ingley, assistant professor in the Faculty of Sciences.
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Sometimes played to chase away potential evils, the horse fiddle is found in almost every Mongolian home, says student musician

By Elle Larson
November 23, 2021
Yoko Yondonjamts said he can perform songs that sound like a horse galloping, cantering, running and trotting on his unique instrument, the morin khuur. He uses the tips of his fingers and the tops of his knuckles to play the instrument, swiftly changing hand positions to hit every note.
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BYUH alumna says she paints impressionist art on Hawaiian-inspired wedding cakes

By Elle Larson
November 23, 2021
Because Jehonna Kane studied at BYU–Hawaii, she said she grew to love the Hawaiian culture and traditions, so she began to incorporate them into her work. She said she also tries to ship local produce from Hawaii to Utah to use in her baking. Hawaiian flavors like lilikoi and coconut are popular flavors at Maile Cake Designs, she explained.
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Prospective missionary shares what it’s like to get all their wisdom teeth pulled out

By Elle Larson
November 19, 2021
Sacrificing teeth for the Lord is a strange thing we do as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the Bible, James writes, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” I suppose when you lack wisdom [teeth], you can finally be part of the club.
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Alumnus Nnamdi Okonkwo showed faith in God’s miracles by teaching himself basketball and getting admitted to BYUH

By Elle Larson
November 12, 2021
BYU–Hawaii alumnus and sculptor Nnamdi Okonkwo reasoned if God could temporarily blind the eyes of men in Sodom and Gomorrah, he could blind the people at the United States embassy in Nigeria. He explained the only way he could make it to BYUH was if the embassy workers didn’t see his denied visa and expired documents.
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After more than 40 years of temple service and a mission empowering the saints of Papua New Guinea, President and Sister Hafoka return to lead the Lord’s house

By Elle Larson
November 11, 2021
President Finau Hafoka said he and his wife, Lucy Hafoka, returned home from their mission in Papua New Guinea and began serving as temple president and matron of the Laie Hawaii Temple this August 2021.
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BYUH student says having solid church friends while growing up in Mongolia, where there are few Church members, helped her stay faithful

By Elle Larson
November 11, 2021
Conquering early morning Seminary classes and battling the ravages of high school, Flora Enkhbold, a senior from Mongolia majoring in business management, said her Church friends helped her keep her testimony strong, despite her challenges.
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