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Alexandra Clendenning
With school back in full-swing and in-person classes back in session, BYU–Hawaii students said they are rearranging their schedules and adjusting to new morning routines. Alyssa Wilson, a sophomore from Oregon studying intercultural peace building, said she thinks some students may need to recalculate their morning routines to ensure they run efficiently.
Enjoy a healthy and refreshing cold pasta dish that’s perfect for a summer picnic, barbecue or any other occasion. Eat it as a main course or enjoy it as a side to your favorite foods.
Sara Danielle Nelson, a BYU–Hawaii alumna from Utah who studied psychology, said learning to be her authentic self, serving others and getting out of her comfort zone are all valuable traits she developed at BYUH.
The Hale Pavilion was filled with loud music, smiling students and colorful art pieces for Paint Therapy Night on June 9, 2021.
Enjoy a dish full of flavor all the way from India. This curry made with chickpeas and spinach pairs perfectly with rice or naan bread. This recipe portion can feed up to six people.
Indigo Tetuaapua, a sophomore from Laie studying political science, said she grew up in the Laie community. One thing that is very important about her culture, she said, is the celebration of first birthdays. “When people came to the Hawaiian Islands, there was disease going around. So the babies sometimes wouldn’t make it to their first birthdays. If they lived to 1, it was a huge celebration, and that tradition is still carried on to this day.”
Before coming to BYU–Hawaii, Kimo Burgess said he didn’t have many close friends. Now, because of the opportunities to meet new people at BYUH, he said he has “hundreds of friends” he considers family. He said he was careful to always be friendly and say aloha to his fellow classmates. He urged other students to do the same.
BYU–Hawaii students brought 21 wedding gowns back to life in a bridal fashion show to raise awareness for the wedding dress rental service available to all students looking for a dress, which doesn’t cost a penny. The school has more than 50 dresses, sizes zero to 28, for brides to choose from.
Ellie Magleby said her body positivity increased when she started designating one day each week to self-care and self-love. Her most recent self-care day involved breakfast while watching the sunrise, a hike on her own and a beach day full of swimming and soaking up the sun.
BYU–Hawaii’s Career Services offers students resources to help in their pursuit of degrees and future careers. Resume feedback, mock interviews and remote appointments with a career mentor are just a few options the department offers.
In a social media world with shifting beauty standards and trends, BYU–Hawaii student Hailey Hontanosas said trying to keep up can have a great effect on people’s confidence and self-worth. Although it can be challenging, BYUH students shared how they strive to feel secure and confident in themselves, by keeping a gratitude journal, accomplishing difficult tasks and simply being their true authentic selves no matter what.
Making deliberate choices every day can become a routine that improves your life and your future, BYU–Hawaii students explain.
The world of design presents many career possibilities for graphic design majors. BYU–Hawaii students said receiving formal training and experience in the field has helped them discover what they want to pursue in the future. Some said they want to be freelance graphics designers so they can be their own boss.
Despite reduced rehearsal hours and fewer members, Mongolian Club members were seen smiling from ear to ear while displaying traditional dances and costumes. The club choreographer said although they faced challenges, they never last forever. “Good times will come soon, and we have to hope for the next day to live, love and cherish,” Narantsatsral Ganzorigt said.