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Skate, sleep, repeat: Alumnus James Astle creates new documentary out of 400-mile skateboard trek across the Philippines

By Noah Shoaf
June 12, 2021
On a wooden board with four wheels and a camera in hand, James Astle, a special instructor for the Willes Center, rolled through the Philippines. Astle had no camera crew or partner along for the ride, but he said he found support from the Filipino people.
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Alumnus James Astle creates new documentary out of 400-mile skateboard trek across the Philippines

By Noah Shoaf
December 03, 2020
“It’s not as hard as it seems to get out in the world and do a trip of your own, whether it is on a bike, a unicycle, rollerblades or even just regular traveling. I am hoping people will see these kinds of adventures are possible, not as far-fetched as it may seem.”
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A beginner’s guide to eliminating racism

By Haeley van der Werf
October 12, 2020
Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared on June 1, 2020, the following message on his social media accounts in response to “recent evidences of racism and a blatant disregard for human life,” along with violence and unrest following the Black Lives Matter protests.
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Cy Bridges says preserving the Laie Hawaii Temple means committing to attend its sessions

By Noah Shoaf
February 14, 2020
Hailed as an expert in Laie history by community members, Cy Bridges addressed the BYU–Hawaii Women’s Organization on Nov. 14 with storytelling and his testimony of the sacred Laie Hawaii Temple. Bridges worked at the Polynesian Cultural Center for 47 years and currently serves as Second Counselor for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Laie Temple Presidency.
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Editorial: Limiting social media benefits health and happiness

By Noah Shoaf
January 30, 2020
According to socialpilot.com, 95 million photos are uploaded to Instagram each day. That is 95 million smiles, selfies and scenery flashing before our eyes. Captions like “living my best life” cloud our minds as we navigate the chaos of our daily routines.
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Two years after sports left campus, BYUH Ohana members discuss moving forward

By Noah Shoaf
November 28, 2019
Although BYU–Hawaii decided to end athletics in 2017, Seasiders have shared the decision still affects them to this day. From a coach who struggled with employment, to student-athletes feeling a part of the school is missing. BYUH voices discussed the benefits and drawbacks of losing sports.
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New Entrepreneurs in Residence say their desire to see students succeed is why they came to BYU-Hawaii

By Noah Shoaf
September 12, 2019
With smiles and sound effects, Elder Jason and Sister Lindsey Bliss spoke to students on Sept. 5 during the semester’s first Entrepreneurship Lecture Series. Throughout their address, students learned Elder and Sister Bliss changed the direction of their lives so they could be new Entrepreneurs in Residence at the Willes Center.
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Culture Night Recap 2019

By Haeley van der Werf
April 24, 2019
Hawaii
29 Min Read
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