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Emily Cassler

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BYUH students call 2020 presidential debate chaotic and at times humorous

By Emily Cassler
October 12, 2020
AP News described the first presidential debate between candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump as an event filled with “bitter taunts and near chaos.” BYU–Hawaii students said it was more contentious than they expected but humorous.
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New Zealand Club seeks to showcase its language and teach cultural respect through song and dance

By Emily Cassler
March 30, 2020
While they prepared for the Winter 2020 Semester Culture Night that was canceled due to COVID-19, New Zealand (Aotearoa) Club members said they hoped to bridge gaps that come from different upbringings. Club members said they wanted to showcase the Māori language and teach cultural respect through their performance.
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Female BYU–Hawaii students gather for flag football tournament to empower themselves and build friendships

By Emily Cassler
March 30, 2020
Students gathered at the Rugby Field on March 7 to watch fellow classmates compete in a female-only flag football tournament. The team Back That Pass Up won the tournament and students and coaches agreed events like Powderpuff football have a deeper purpose than just being a sporting event.
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Communication error at the Fitness Center sparks conversation on exercise and modesty

By Emily Cassler
March 24, 2020
Flyers were posted outside the BYU–Hawaii's Fitness Center on Feb. 24 stating leggings were no longer able to be worn at the Fitness Center. But within seven hours, the posters were taken down, and students were told to disregard the ban.
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Writers for the Ke Alaka'i team to feature staff and students in their new podcast

By Emily Cassler
March 24, 2020
Ke Alaka’i writers Olivia Hixson and Michael Kraft said they started a podcast to appeal to students and to foster greater connections between staff and students.
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Audience members praise live orchestra, choreography and students’ voices after performances of ‘West Side Story’

By Emily Cassler
March 07, 2020
Community members, staff and students gathered at the McKay Auditorium to watch the production of “West Side Story” put on by BYU–Hawaii. According to Aaron Densley, the director of the show, the orchestra pit opened for the first time in 10 years because the school hired a live orchestra for the show.
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Korean film ‘Parasite’ wins Oscar Best Picture: Students and faculty weigh in on the importance of worldwide perspective

By Emily Cassler
March 05, 2020
Students and faculty shared they connect to the Oscar-winning film, “Parasite,” because of Director Bong Joon-ho’s universal storytelling abilities, and a Korean student said she has firsthand experience with the movie’s focus on class disparity in Korea.
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Afro World Club uses film to examine society and leads discussion on overcoming prejudice

By Emily Cassler
March 05, 2020
The Afro World Club members said they wanted to utilize the power of film to convey the stark reality of oppression against blacks and to honor the strength within those who have fought against prejudice, like central historical figure Harriet Tubman. The club showed the film "Harriet" during a Film Forum on Feb. 19 in the Little Theater.
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Ensemble members note how they give their roles meaning to accurately portray ‘West Side Story’

By Emily Cassler
March 05, 2020
“West Side Story,” a production heavy with dance numbers, brawls and demanding vocals, allows the personal story of each character to shine through, said students. According to the actors, doing behind-the-scenes work, even if their respective roles do not have any lines, their characters are vital for the emotive plot of battle and romance to come to life.
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