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TVA babies return to campus as BYU–Hawaii students

By Will Krueger
February 19, 2020
From being a Temple View Apartments (TVA) baby to being current students of BYU–Hawaii, students who were at the school as babies said coming back to the school feels like they are continuing on a legacy their parents began.
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Hawaiian Church pioneer Jonathan Napela's lasting legacy of living his culture and his faith

By Will Krueger
February 18, 2020
In front of the Cannon Activities Center stands a statue of pioneer convert to the gospel and co-translator of the Book of Mormon Jonathan Napela, whom the Hawaiian and Pacific Island studies program of BYU–Hawaii is named after. Napela played a fundamental role in the early establishment of the Church in Hawaii. He helped establish Laie, developed the first language training program for missionaries and was a man of lifelong faith in the Lord.
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BYU–Hawaii's only student from Palau says he's happy to represent his country

By Will Krueger
February 14, 2020
Known as the world’s best diving and snorkeling location, the island country of Palau is located in the western Pacific Ocean and is home to approximately 22,000 residents, according to the World Factbook. Kaytano Edeyaoch, a junior majoring in business management, is the only student at BYU–Hawaii from Palau and said he feels proud to represent his country.
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The sole Sri Lankan student of BYU–Hawaii said it’s a miracle to be at the school

By Will Krueger
February 10, 2020
Growing up in Sri Lanka as a Buddhist, then later joining the Church at age 13 helped senior Sula Jayasekara eventually find his way to BYU–Hawaii and fulfill his dreams of gaining a college education. After making it to BYUH and facing numerous problems, Jayasekara said a chance encounter with President Tanner kept him at school.
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Graduating senior says his time at BYU–Hawaii has shaped him into who he is today

By Will Krueger
February 03, 2020
Growing up with nothing in Tonga inspired graduating senior Holamesi Finau, a political science major from Tonga, to want a better life. Despite his humble background, Finau said he is grateful the Lord was able to lead him to BYU–Hawaii and fulfill his dream of getting an education.
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Bobby Akoi says surprise church calling is a chance for him to give back to his alma mater

By Will Krueger
January 30, 2020
After retiring this year with more than 30 years working at the Polynesian Cultural Center and spending time on vacation, Bobby Akoi said the Lord had other plans for him as he was called to be the university chaplain for BYU–Hawaii.
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Free gadget repairs and troubleshooting available for students from the CIS Department

By Will Krueger
December 21, 2019
Tucked away in the HGB are four student Computer Information Systems [CIS] workers who spend their working hours offering free gadget repairs, troubleshooting technology problems and maintaining more than 150 computers that computer science and IT majors use for their classes.
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Jeremy Hawkins shares his story of going from gang life to serving a mission to viral internet fame as ‘Palagi Boi’

By Will Krueger
December 20, 2019
With a troubled childhood including the splitting of his family, gang involvement and criminal activity, sophomore Jeremy Hawkins said he was lead from Utah to Samoa to get a fresh start. After several years in Samoa, Hawkins said he turned his life around, served a full-time mission for the Church, found internet fame, and developed a deep love for Polynesian people and their cultures.
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New ice cream stand at PCC brings New Zealand flavor to Laie

By Will Krueger
December 05, 2019
Opened this summer, the Sweet as Real Fruit Ice Cream shop is in the Hukilau Marketplace and brings beloved flavors and styles all the way from New Zealand to the North Shore. A Sweet as Ice Cream employee said watching the ice cream be blended on the spot is a much-needed experience, and those who taste the New Zealand-style ice cream are in for a delicious treat.
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