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Photo of the renderings of the temple in Samoa with white walls, a tower structure, and palm trees around it.

Tongan and Samoan students say their families are overjoyed by the new temples

BY Carlene Coombs, November 17, 2020

BYU–Hawaii students from Tonga and Samoa discussed how new temples announced in their countries brought joy to them and their families because they will make temple attendance easier. The new renderings of the temples, they said, also fit the island lifestyle.

Graphic of man and a woman holding a girl's hand with black masks with smiley faces drawn on them with a blue background.

Students share stories of love and spiritual strength during the pandemic

BY Carlene Coombs, November 10, 2020

Amidst times of uncertainty, BYU–Hawaii students described the pandemic’s positive experiences, from spending time with family to getting engaged.

Graphic of a Black man, medium-dark man and pale woman talking together.

BYUH students and a professor explore how recent Black Lives Matter protests have led to new discussions about racism

BY Carlene Coombs, November 10, 2020

In the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter protests that took place globally following the death of George Floyd, BYU–Hawaii students discuss how these protests opened the doors to widespread conversations about racism in America and how the media aided the movement.

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Variety of perspectives in government officials are necessary for effective, understanding service, according to BYUH students, professor

BY Carlene Coombs, November 03, 2020

BYU–Hawaii students said because the United States is a diverse country, diversity in government representatives are needed to represent the people better.

Graphic of a woman with hand at her mouth speaking loudly with words "listen. share. vote. act. Let it ring."

Political science students and a professor discuss the importance of local politics

BY Carlene Coombs, October 30, 2020

Political science students and a professor shared the impact local politics can have on communities is greater than people suspect because federal programs are often run by state and local officials - so who community members elect to state office affects more than just local laws.

Asian woman with hand on her chin thinking with a greenish blue background and cloud thought bubbles of an American flag.

International students share their insights on American politics

BY Carlene Coombs, October 30, 2020

From the United States’ influence around the world to the passion Americans have for politics, international BYU–Hawaii discuss their opinions and perspectives on American politics.

Graphic of presidential election survey with four pie charts representing each candidate and their vice president. It shows the percentage of those who do not support the candidate, those who do and those who are undecided.
The words under Donald Trump are "Incumbent U.S. President, Former Businessman." The results for Donald Trump show around 75 percent does not support candidate, around 20 percent supports candidate and around 5 percent are undecided/neutral.
Words under Mike Pence say, "Incumbent U.S. Vice President, Former U.S. representative and Indiana governer." The results for Mike Pence show around 60 percent does not support candidate, around 23 percent are undecided/neutral and around 18 percent supports candidate.
The words under Joe Biden are, "2020 Democratic Presidential nominee, Former U.S. senator and U.S. Vice President." For Joe Biden, almost 50 percent does not support candidate, around 35 percent support candidate and around 15 percent are undecided.
The words under Kamala Harris, say, "Biden's running mate and incumbent California Senator, Former California Attorney General." For Kamala Harris, around 40 percent are undecided/neutral, around 40 percent supports candidate and around 20 percent does not support candidate.

Students share their opinions on the 2020 presidential candidates and election

BY Carlene Coombs, October 30, 2020

With the 2020 presidential election approaching, BYU–Hawaii students discussed why they do or do not support the presidential candidates and their thoughts on voting for third-party candidates.

Graph of unemployment rates in the U.S. for February and May.

Students discuss issues regarding unemployment and its effect on their education

BY Carlene Coombs, September 29, 2020

BYU–Hawaii students shared their stress of job hunting and not having enough money to pay for tuition, and Student Employment shared BYUH is offering on-campus jobs to help students with employment troubles.

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BYU–Hawaii members share studying and health tips for remote learning

BY Carlene Coombs, September 28, 2020

Members of the BYU–Hawaii ohana said getting a planner, taking time to de-stress and taking care of people's mental health are ways to help make the most of remote classes.

Graphic of women wearing a mask and pulling along a suitcase in her hand with the island of Oahu in the background and outlines of airplanes, masks, laptops and calenders.

Students returned to Oahu because of job opportunities, time zones and new experiences

BY Carlene Coombs, September 28, 2020

Editor's note: This story was written on individual people's stories, not to encourage students to return. BYU–Hawaii released guidelines on Aug. 4, saying, "Students should not move to Laie or the surrounding areas until they have been invited to do so." University information says it is following a reopening plan related to Hawaii's phased reopening plan, and will invite all students back to campus once the island is in Phase Green. Unless otherwise invited, the University has asked all students to stay home.

Gif of five separate pictures of people including two women, two men and a child, wearing face masks with a green background with words appearing saying "wear a mask."

“Wear a mask” campus officials and students say, adding there is no need for shaming

BY Carlene Coombs, August 06, 2020

Campus safety officials and students discuss recent criticism of masks and why wearing masks is important, urging students to wear masks in public, both on and off-campus.

Cheng Hao Leung knocks on a door as a missionary holding a Book of Mormon.

Being imprisoned unjustly helped Cheng Hao Leung’s faith become stronger

BY Carlene Coombs, May 28, 2020

After being arrested for a crime he did not commit, Cheng Hao “Nelson JS” Leung said his few days in an Egyptian prison strengthened his faith in the gospel and led him to serve a full-time mission in Canada. Through this experience, Nelson said he was able to find the courage to tell his family he was a member of the Church, a fact he had been hiding from them for years.

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LGBTQ+ students and allies discuss the importance of love and support in months following Honor Code changes

BY Carlene Coombs, May 15, 2020

In the months and weeks after the changes to the Honor Code on Feb. 19 and the clarifications to those changes on March 4, students and faculty at BYU–Hawaii shared some of their confusion and the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ students. LGBTQ+ students also shared their gratitude toward students and administration who have supported them.

Members of India Club practice for Culture Night.

India Club members work to share their culture while creating life-long memories and friends

BY Carlene Coombs, March 30, 2020

Showing India is more than Bollywood and providing students with life-long memories are the primary goals the Indian Club presidency had in mind when putting together their performance for the 2020 Winter Semester Culture Night that was canceled because of the world-wide coronavirus pandemic. Through four individual dances, the club hoped the audience, as well as the performers, would gain a better understanding of Indian culture.

Three Myanmar students walk on the sidewalk at the entrance to BYU–Hawaii.

Students from same Myanmar Church branch say they came to Laie to be around more members

BY Carlene Coombs, March 30, 2020

Four friends from Myanmar said a childhood dream and being around others of the same faith were some of the motivators that led them to BYUH.