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In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing protests, current and former students hope for change

By Michael Kraft
June 02, 2020
As the United States and the world at large reels in the face of protests and riots in response to the death of George Floyd after being choked by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, BYU–Hawaii students called for policy change and unity in order to bring healing to the nation and the beyond.
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Holmes Finau details how his personal fitness experience helped carry him through college

By Michael Kraft
May 14, 2020
As a freshman dancer in the villages at the Polynesian Cultural Center who was uncomfortable with his body, Holmes Finau said he decided to change his lifestyle in order to improve his body.
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Multiracial students say they are finding balance while feeling stuck between differing cultures

By Michael Kraft
April 06, 2020
Living in multicultural communities forced Vincent Augustin and Dalvin Keil to find a balance between the cultures surrounding them. Augustin and Keil are both sophomores majoring in information technology and are from Malaysia and Samoa respectively.
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Students voice their concerns amidst uncertainty surrounding coronavirus pandemic and university changes

By Michael Kraft
March 30, 2020
BYU–Hawaii released a statement on March 23 in response to the Stay At Home/Work From Home Order issued for the State of Hawaii through April 30. The university announced students should return home, if possible, as soon as possible. The statement says BYUH can no longer guarantee work for all student employees, however, university officials still want to accommodate the students.
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Tanner Quinn shares his story of selling CBD products and the business hurdles he faces

By Michael Kraft
March 30, 2020
After his small business creation class ended, Tanner Quinn said he still believes in the product he sold: CBD (Cannabidiol) oils. While in the class, Quinn, a junior from California majoring in business finance, began working for a company called Yes Life selling CBD oils. According to Quinn, he suffered from sleep issues and stress from school. However,since using CBD oils, he said he has seen changes in his life.
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Cultural clubs create opportunities for students to see beyond their scope of understanding

By Michael Kraft
March 27, 2020
Before the cancellation of this year’s Culture Night, club members and leaders reflected on the experiences they had teaching others about their cultures.
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After being scammed out of nearly $5,000, Megan DeJong says she strives to be positive through the storm

By Michael Kraft
March 24, 2020
An email notification informed Megan DeJong, a junior from Colorado majoring in psychology, she was being offered extra money to walk dogs. To give service and earn money, DeJong said she fell victim to a scam costing her $4,850 and didn't receive any help from her bank.
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As coronavirus crisis worsens, some students share how they have been victims of harassment

By Michael Kraft
March 20, 2020
As concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak spread across the world, there are reports of discrimination, harassment and violence against people of Asian heritage. As the world is forced to deal with the racial ramifications of the coronavirus, BYU–Hawaii, Hawaii and the world as a whole, are dealing with these issues.
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Being aware of online scams can save students from identity theft and protect their bank accounts

By Michael Kraft
March 18, 2020
Email scams have cost BYU–Hawaii students thousands of dollars in the past year, according to U’i Keala, BYUH’s IT security coordinator. In order to prevent scams, students need to be educated about them, she said.
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