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Emily Cassler

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Ariana Guido says BYU–Hawaii offered her more opportunities than any university ever could

By Emily Cassler
February 10, 2021
Ariana Guido, a senior from Simi Valley, California, transferred to BYU–Hawaii from a junior college in Southern California in 2018. Guido explained she originally came to BYUH to reconnect the distance she felt between herself and her academic journey. This distance, she said, stemmed from the lack of understanding she felt from teachers and peers who were not aware of her religion and values.
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BYUH business owner says her mission is to help girls feel confident in modest clothing

By Emily Cassler
January 28, 2021
Hazel Johnston has taken on the title of an entrepreneur since January 2020, when she created her business, Haz Renewed, with the goal of bringing the BYU–Hawaii campus together, she said, through her love of modest clothing.
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BYUH students and Church officials share how people can Light the World while preventing COVID-19

By Emily Cassler
December 17, 2020
With COVID-19 limiting communication and in-person contact, holiday connections may look different this year. Karl Cheney, a mass media specialist within the missionary department, explained there will be no Giving Machines this year like in the past, but there are still ways to keep the spirit of giving and holiday connection alive.
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The performing arts program finds solutions to remote lessons

By Emily Cassler
December 09, 2020
BYU–Hawaii music students and faculty said in-person performances can not be replicated with virtual concerts. However, classes with a good set up and audio equipment are helpful.
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Grateful students share teachers have been going above and beyond to make remote learning a positive experience

By Emily Cassler
December 09, 2020
Despite remote learning continuing at BYU–Hawaii, students want teachers to know their efforts in restructuring their classes and keeping classes engaging do not go unnoticed.
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BYUH alumna and producers discuss BYUtv’s newest project and encourage BYUH ohana to be involved

By Emily Cassler
December 03, 2020
BYUtv’s newest program, “Come Follow Up,” aims to enrich scripture study for Church members. Producers and moderators of the show explained the show pulls participation from all over the world and invited members of the BYUH ohana to get involved.
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BYUH alumni and staff emphasize the reality of the current climate crisis with natural disasters

By Emily Cassler
November 17, 2020
With fires raging on the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii’s recent near-miss with Hurricane Douglas, NASA climate scientists and Hawaii’s local environmental educators and activists said the increase of natural disasters is no coincidence. Rather, they said, if actions are not taken immediately, the ongoing climate crisis is an event that could lead to fatal repercussions for the earth and its inhabitants.
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Students describe final presidential debate as more civil but say it doesn’t affect their vote

By Emily Cassler
November 02, 2020
Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump faced off in the final presidential debate moderated by Kristen Welker in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Oct. 22. Although BYU–Hawaii students shared they felt more policies were discussed this time, they said the debate didn’t change their minds on either candidate.
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Why voting matters, according to students, and the basics of the electoral process

By Emily Cassler
October 30, 2020
With election day approaching on Nov. 3, there will be college students voting for the first time in the U.S. general election. Based on an online survey done on Instagram, the majority of students commented that the voting process was confusing, especially those living away from home in a different state for college.
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