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During her state-mandated two-week quarantine, freshman Amber Lorenc decided to rebrand her 1-year-old jewelry business. Originally only producing rings, the newly dubbed Ma’alahi Jewelry now includes bracelets, anklets and rings.
Small town entertainment provides budget-friendly date opportunities for BYU–Hawaii students. Laie is filled with inexpensive and fun date opportunities provided by the University and surrounding community. Whether you are dating, engaged or married, these dates provide opportunities to get to know your partner in a fun and exciting way that doesn’t break the bank.
Kelly Martínez normally works nights as a security officer at BYU–Hawaii, so the pandemic had not affected the level of human interaction she has at work, she said. However, during a recent day shift, she was shocked by the silence.
On Nov. 14, 2019, three students were killed in the Saugus High School shooting in Santa Clarita, Calif. Now, one year after the incident, Saugus graduate, Kiki Egetoe, shared she painted portraits of the victims to serve and assist her community in healing.
BYU–Hawaii students shared how they utilize Mutual - the LDS Dating app - as a form of entertainment amidst social distancing protocols. They said online dating has become one of the few outlets for social interaction during the pandemic.
Watching the desert sands become blue waves beneath her, freshman Gabrielle Pritt said she stared out her airplane window, doubting her childhood dream to come to BYU–Hawaii. Her only connection to her friends and family was her dad who sat next to her on her flight to the islands but would be flying home after getting her settled. In an apartment in Laie with strangers and a two-week quarantine ahead of her, she said the future was not looking bright. However, Pritt said the two weeks opened the door to an unlikely friendship with five strangers as roommates.
Current and prospective missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said despite social distancing and mandatory quarantines, they continue to share their message.
Student employees said location, time and experience were all influential factors in their decision to work while they are in school. Despite working in different places, students said they enjoyed their jobs and were grateful for the opportunities they have had.
After suffering a concussion as part of a longboarding accident, Michaela Eisenhut said support and help from the Laie community, fellow students and the university have helped her on the road to recovery.
After the pandemic pushed the BYU–Hawaii Math Learning Center online to better cater to students, employees said they are working on improving their systems to meet time zone differences and online learning and to help students who said they are experiencing difficulties with the transition.
Math and biology professors looked back on past remote semesters and shared their hope they are learning enough to assist their students with any struggles they might encounter.
Twenty new students participated in a virtual meeting with President John S.K. Kauwe III, on Nov. 10 and said his words made them excited for their future at BYU–Hawaii.
As Young Single Adult wards begin to reopen on campus, students said they are looking forward to the social aspects they have missed out on due to a lack of in-person meetings.