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Leiani Brown

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Adrenaline junkie says mission and life experiences have pushed her to remain fearless

By Leiani Brown
March 18, 2020
Davia Kaopua was 8 years old the first time she felt her stomach drop—both from the physical 20-foot dive into the ocean and the exhilaration of doing it before a crowd of disapproving onlookers.
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Missionary Culture Night offers space for students to swap stories and learn about world customs

By Leiani Brown
March 17, 2020
Peach fruit cups representing Georgia, Arrowroot biscuits from Fiji, and baguettes lining a French flag were just a few of the items displayed underneath the Hale Pavilion on Feb. 26. Students, returned missionaries, and others gathered to participate in an event dubbed “Missionary Culture Night” by the Residential Assistant (RA) Spiritual Committee.
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Print shop supervisor leaves legacy of putting family first

By Leiani Brown
March 12, 2020
It was at a small campus print shop, among the bleating of machines and smell of fresh prints, that 63-year-old Ignacio “Iggy” Santeco first met the love of his life and learned the trade that would help sustain him through a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication, said his family.
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Suicide prevention and awareness program ‘You Belong’ calls students to action

By Leiani Brown
March 09, 2020
To connect social work students to on-campus resources and employees at Counseling and Disability Services, the BYU–Hawaii Social Work Student Association (SWSA) hosted a suicide prevention and awareness presentation on Feb. 20 in the Multi-Purpose Center.
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Alice Pack Lecture highlights BYU Professor Dr. Troy Cox and his life lessons with failure and growth

By Leiani Brown
March 09, 2020
Failure is essential, said Dr. Troy L. Cox, while discussing his life lessons from scholarship, during his presentation for the annual Alice Pack Lecture held in the Heber J. Grant Building on March 3.
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Kings leave Missionary Department and Primary General Board to serve at Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center

By Leiani Brown
March 07, 2020
When they received the call to serve as the new Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center Director, Elder Steven King, and his wife, Sister Michelle King, from Bountiful, Utah, both agreed it was unexpected but inspired.
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Marcus Martins envisions deeper spiritual understanding through mastery of ‘divine language’ in McKay Lecture

By Leiani Brown
February 20, 2020
A detailed study of earthly elements can help deepen our understanding of heavenly objects, and refine our religious practice, explained Dr. Marcus Martins. He was this year’s McKay Lecturer on Feb. 11 in the Cannon Activities Center, and his address was titled “The Third Century of an Intelligent Religion.”
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Dean Tēvita O. Ka‘ili is honored by community for efforts to unify locals in fighting turbines

By Leiani Brown
February 10, 2020
Tevita O. Ka’ili, BYU–Hawaii dean of the Faculty of Culture, Language and Performing arts, was selected as the 2019 Ko’olauloa Person of the Year on Jan. 5 by the local Facebook page La’ie Voice. Ka’ili shared since he is an anthropologist, it is his duty to advocate for his ancestors’ land.
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Marcus Martins requests students seek intelligent ways of practicing faith in upcoming McKay Lecture

By Leiani Brown
February 10, 2020
The Winter Semester 2020 David O. McKay Lecture will be given by Marcus Martins, a professor of religion and leadership, on Feb. 11 in the Cannon Activities Center. He said he will invite students and faculty to enhance their comprehension of who God is and what He has available for His children if they seek Him intelligently.
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