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Natalie pulling her hair back is smiling next to Richie Norton who is smiling wearing a blue shirt and black hat with a drawing of a ship on it with the ocean and mountains behind them.
Don’t wait, say the Nortons, starting something stupid now is the smart thing to do
BY Lisi Tiafau, May 22, 2021
Gaining knowledge from professors, mentors and peers and starting passion projects now, is the advice of successful entrepreneurs and BYU–Hawaii alumni Richie and Natalie Norton.
Illustration of a yellow pyramid with a man wearing a red bowtie and blue and green shirt and pants holdin up a pointer at a black board with an apple besides him.
Words from the wise: BYUH professors offer advice and encouragement to current students
BY Lisi Tiafau, May 22, 2021
Isaiah Walker
Melba Latu smiles at a wooden podium wearing a green Polynesian-designed dress with a flower crown and red, yellow and green-leafed lei around her neck with a black background.
Melba Latu Devotional: Making sacrifices to accept God's plan will help students develop faith and trust in him
BY Lisi Tiafau, May 15, 2021
Melba Latu said family, community, people, your profession and the Lord will call on you to teach, lead, direct and serve. When such a call comes, she said, students should say, “Koau’ eni,” a Tongan phrase meaning “I am here.”
John Bell talks at a wooden podium wearing a black suit and red tie with a pink and white flower lei.
Don’t cling to lobsters: Academic Vice President John Bell advises students to focus on heavenly treasures
BY Lisi Tiafau, May 15, 2021
Eternal blessings are more important than worldly ones, said Academic Vice President John Bell at a BYU–Hawaii devotional, where he also spoke about the blessings of meeting his wife on a bus ride to BYU in Provo.
fireknife dancer twirls a fireknife in the air while wearing a black lavalava with yellow words and green leaves around his legs and neck.
Younger generation follows in the footsteps of their forefathers in the World Fireknife Championship junior and intermediate divisions
BY Lisi Tiafau, May 11, 2021
The Polynesian Cultural Center was full of cheers, whoops of joy and clapping from spectators watching live and livestreaming the junior and intermediate World Fireknife Championship on April 28.
People stand in lines wearing white shirts and black pants with their heads down standing on a white floor with a black background.
The Philippines Club members pay tribute to essential workers in their home country and around the world
BY Lisi Tiafau, April 27, 2021
For the Philippines Club presidency and students, they said their dance at BYU–Hawaii’s Culture Night is all about hope. Amid the pandemic, they expressed they sent a message of gratitude and optimism to all those who work hard to keep the world safe.
Two women, Tanuvasa (left) and Leota (right) have their elbows resting on the sign, "Enter to learn go forth to serve," in front of the BYU–Hawaii campus.
First generation graduates say anxiety and the loss of a loved one motivated them to achieve
BY Lisi Tiafau, April 15, 2021
Despite the heartbreak of losing a loved one and missing home, two Western Samoan students shared they found courage through family and friends to keep moving forward and graduate.
Michael Aldrich smiling wearing a grey suit and red tie with a purple and white flower lei at with dark palms and a dark background behind him.
'I don’t know,' is not a weakness, counsels Michael Aldrich at a BYUH devotional, and can be managed through faith and hope in the Lord
BY Lisi Tiafau, April 02, 2021
Michael Aldrich, BYU–Hawaii's director of the Library and the Center for Academic Success, spoke on the importance of not knowing and how it can allow people to develop their faith. He was the devotional speaker on March 30 in the Cannon Activities Center.
Iona Teriipaia speaking to a microphone wearing a black suit and grey tie with two flower leis around his neck and palm trees in the background.
Iona Teriipaia counsels students during devotional address to be armed with faith when adversity strikes
BY Lisi Tiafau, March 23, 2021
BYU–Hawaii Security Manager Iona Teriipaia reminded students of the value and strength of faith. BYUH ohana members shared it uplifted and inspired them by reminding them to lead by faith.
Mason Allred, wearing a blue and red plaid button-up shirt, sits with bookshelves of books behind him.
BYUH ohana share Laie's legacy of prophecy, peace and generations of people who acted in faith
BY Lisi Tiafau, March 09, 2021
Current and former staff members at BYU–Hawaii share their thoughts and express appreciation for Laie and its history. Moved by her experience at the Polynesian Cultural Center as a child, Professor Alohalani Housman said she is just a small part of the millions who have come to Laie and had a seed planted in their hearts. Although a small place, Professor Mason Allred said everywhere you go in Laie “you are stepping on and into layers of inspiration that has been acted on.”
Eleven girls wearing grey, yellow and red jackets holding up a sign, saying, "Brigham Young-Hawaii" and a man holding the door open on the left.
Retired volleyball coach says he witnessed nonmember recruits from around the world embrace gospel teachings
BY Lisi Tiafau, March 09, 2021
Honored as National Coach of the Year in 1996 and 1999, retired BYU–Hawaii women’s volleyball coach, Wilfred Navalta, led the team to 10 national titles, four consecutive national championships and helped produce multiple All-American athletes. Describing his years coaching in Laie as a blessing, Navalta said he was able to share the gospel with many throughout his coaching years.
Magele smiles while wearing a black graduation cap and gown with other graduates and greenery behind her.
Fa’afetai, BYU–Hawaii: Three Samoan women attribute their success to their time at the University
BY Lisi Tiafau, March 09, 2021
A teacher, a women’s rugby development officer, and a planning and development officer for the Samoa Tourism Authority, all say BYU–Hawaii helped them succeed in their careers. From developing relationships with their professors, to attending club activities, these three women expressed gratitude for the University and the experiences they had as students that led them to where they are today.
Haderlie flips through a folder of documents while wearing a dark mask and a white button up shirt with a white board behind him.
Preserving history: Library archivist, Brooks Haderlie, says BYUH Archives holds historical documents, 1,500 Polynesian artifacts
BY Lisi Tiafau, March 09, 2021
Brooks Haderlie, the archivist at BYU–Hawaii, said the University’s archives have a great responsibility not just to preserve history, but to preserve culture. “We are trying to be very careful because the materials we have are important, and we want to keep them for people to have access to for as long as possible,” he said.
Takotua smiles wearing a floral pink and red dress with the Laie Hawaii Temple behind her.
Campus Comments: What is one thing you would say to President David O. McKay if you met him during the 1921 flag raising ceremony?
BY Lisi Tiafau, March 09, 2021
Hanitua Tiihiva Takotua, a sophomore from Tahiti majoring in elementary education, said she is grateful for President McKay’s belief in the University. “I would say thank you for his care, love and blessing to BYUH and the promise he gave to the people allowing many students from all around the world to gather in one place and receive an affordable education.”
Black and white photo of a two-story Victorian-styled building with hedges and palm trees around it.
The Lanihuli Home, a place of gathering and refuge to visitors and residents of Laie
BY Lisi Tiafau, February 24, 2021
The two-story, Victorian-styled Lanihuli Home was an iconic structure of old Laie, local residents expressed. In its 60 years of existence, the home served as mission headquarters, a place for prophets and temple guests to visit, a medical unit for the Army during WWII and lastly, a female dormitory.
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