Rahel Meyer

Rafael Tzanis, a tour guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center, said he once guided a man through a VIP tour who was celebrating his wedding anniversary, but the man was alone.

BYU–Hawaii alumna and native Hawaiian Alohilani Housman shared when she visited Iolani Palace for the first time, she felt its special presence and it helped her connect with Hawaiian history.

For the last couple of months, a small group of students within the Political Science Department have been preparing the agenda for a new initiative at BYU–Hawaii, explained student lead of the initiative, Taylor Nikolaus, a senior from Arizona majoring in political science. Nikolaus said the initiative, which focuses on religious freedom and human dignity, is the beginning of an international network beneficial for BYUH students’ future careers and personal lives.

There is a myth that the more people talk about suicide, the more they will be willing to attempt suicide. However, Elizabeth Rago, a clinical and disability services counselor at BYU–Hawaii Counseling Services, says talking about suicide helps save lives.

According to Assistant to the President Laura Tevaga, the COVID-19 vaccination policy at BYU–Hawaii was seen as the best way to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 for the university and the surrounding community. Tevaga, gave insights into how the policy came to be and her hopes for Fall Semester.

Kaleel Spooner said she was a victim of sexual assault shortly after high school. She shares her story on her blog, where she said she hopes she can open the door for conversations about mental health and increase awareness of how to provide support to sexual assault survivors.