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Community honors Laie Hawaii Temple on its 100th birthday with temple walk and special fireside

By Olivia Hixson
February 17, 2020
Gathered on the darkened boulevard of Hale La’a, community members came together to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Laie temple through singing and listening to talks.
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Art competition allows students to honor beauty of temple

By Olivia Hixson
February 14, 2020
Hosted by the Office of Honor and the Student Advisory Council, students were encouraged to participate in a temple art contest to honor the temple’s centennial. The winners were chosen on Nov. 23 in the Office of Honor through online voting and a guest judge, with Micah Gallano, a sophomore from the Philippines studying elementary education, taking the spot of first place with her artwork.
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Making time during the week for the temple is a blessing, according to students

By Olivia Hixson
February 14, 2020
BYU–Hawaii students shared the importance of making the temple a priority in their busy lives. Some students said to prioritize temple worship, they pick one day a week where they go to the temple consistently.
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Brook Kapukuniahi Parker honors ancestors by creating art from Hawaiian stories

By Olivia Hixson
February 14, 2020
Brook Kapukuniahi Parker was the guest of honor at the monthly BYU–Hawaii Women’s Organization Luncheon on Jan. 9 in the Aloha Center Ballroom. He explained how he honors his ancestors and combines his love for Hawaiian history with his love of painting and art.
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President and Sister Hallstrom discuss their hopes for students and the blesssings waiting at the temple

By Olivia Hixson
February 14, 2020
James E. Hallstrom and Sister Kathleen King Hallstrom, Laie Hawaii Temple president and temple matron for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared they want students of BYU–Hawaii to feel welcomed and loved when they enter the temple.
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Steve Lundgren says prioritizing God and family will bring future career opportunities and success

By Olivia Hixson
February 10, 2020
Students and faculty gathered together for the Ho’okipa Society’s Akamai Lecture held on Jan. 30 to hear Steve Lundgren explain how his career success came by striving to be a unique and irreplaceable employee. He counseled all in attendance to never sacrifice their integrity for career success.
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Ask the professional: Dr. David Porter

By Olivia Hixson
February 04, 2020
Dr. David Porter is the program lead for Exercise and Sport Science at BYU-Hawaii. His parents are originally from Provo, Utah, but he calls Laie home since he has lived here for 38 years. He has worked at BYUH since 1982 and has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physical education from BYU in Provo, as well as a doctorate from the University of Hawaii.
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Chef Spencer Tan, executive chef of The Club and Food Services, uses cooking to express culture

By Olivia Hixson
February 04, 2020
Chef Spencer Tan has been the executive chef of The Club and Food Services at BYUH since 2007. He has a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from BYU–Hawaii. Tan is from Malaysia and said he has been cooking since he was 17.
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Food lovers say comfort foods can provide joy and fellowships

By Olivia Hixson
January 30, 2020
According to students, food can be a vehicle for comfort in hard and happy times alike, a way to share cultures and a way to exhibit Christ-like love to people.
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