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Greer Barker, a freshman from Idaho majoring in exercise and sports science, said her first reaction when meeting someone new is to talk to them. Barker said she loves meeting new people because "everyone has a different story" and said she wants to know all about them. She said this genuine desire to know someone "has helped me not judge people and not make assumptions." ... Barker said in one of her peacebuilding classes, she learned the principle of seeing everyone as a person. She said this has helped her not make assumptions. She said the more people realize this principle, the more they will start to see every person you interact with as someone who has their own life, story, and struggles. "Seeing people as people will help you be kinder to people and have more patience." @nichole8of8 @emie.claire

Highlights from the 2022 Color Festival put on by @seasideractivities today. Students ate food, played games and celebrated during the festival held on January 8 @munkhbayar_art

The new Science Building has a quote from the Book of Mormon on the front of it. Photos by Munkhbayar (MB) Magvandorj

Check out our new April issue featuring how the Hawaiian scriptures were digitized to the Gospel Library app, advice from professors on how to get more in and out of college, and construction and community updates!

Auahi Aiu said he loves to surf at Castles Beach and hike on the Friendship Gardens Trail and the Aiea Loop Trail.

Professor Mason Allred said, These were new women, who found and fashioned their own voice and subjectivity through the most modern machines. They turned hollow reproduction into unique creation.

Aloha and happy spring break! Enjoy your break by going out and enjoying a fun date with your significant other or someone new! Whether you are dating, engaged or married, these Laie dates provide opportunities to get to know your partner in a fun and exciting way that doesn’t break the bank.

Whenever I take an exam [or] quiz, I always think I’m doing this for my family and that their future is at stake. So that’s why that motivates me. ... [It] helps me to find some inspiration and to not give up, Dela Peña explained.

The new Science Building on campus, where the old General Classroom Building or GCB was, is now completed and being used for Winter Semester 2022. Here's how it looks. By Munkhbayar (MB) Magvandorj

Graduating senior, Otgon Badrakh, said during her time at BYUHawaii, she became an articulate communicator, overcame her pessimistic attitude, and even conquered her fear of the ocean. Read more: https://spark.adobe.com/page/m9G7wgphxNVF1/

BYUHawaii students and staff signed a beam that was placed in the rafters of the new science building on March 24, 2021, allowing them to become a permanent part of the BYUH campus. Video by Mark Daeson Tabbilos and Emmalee Bazar

The waves were 8 to 10 feet high and barreling," McBride recalled. "I remember seeing a set come in and getting nervous, and only hearing my friends yell, ‘Go go go!’ When your buddy calls you into a wave like that, you go.

Living on Oahu, there are endless choices when it comes to a smoothie bowl. Though undoubtedly fantastic, they do come with a hefty price. This recipe provides an affordable and equally as delectable alternative that competes with some of the leading smoothie bowl spots on the island.

Bludorn said her time at BYUH has exposed her to stigmas students face based due to their cultural backgrounds. She said, All cultures have stigmas against receiving help for mental-health issues. She said bringing awareness to the struggles of mental health is a good way to start helping people feel less afraid to share their problems and get help.

Aloha! Did you know more than 70 percent of the earth’s oxygen is produced by the ocean? Read more below!

Happy has enjoyed the outdoors since she was young. I used to do wall climbing with her. She is a fast-phased and energetic person. I always love to hang out with her because her positivity is contagious, Solongo Norov expressed.

We just can’t know it all. There’s always the risk worth taking, but that’s the beauty of life. You have to take the risk to see what’s going to come, Poblete said.

Spencer Taggart said of the participants, I'm so proud, and I know Heavenly Father is too. He is grateful for your work and your courage and your faith.

Ma'alahi Jewelry: Student entrepreneur, Amber Lorenc, rebrands jewelry business after moving to Hawaii Anytime I ask her to hang out, she always says, ‘Yes, let me finish up my orders first.’ She’s super hard working and always working at bettering her brand. Read more: https://kealakai.byuh.edu/maalahi-jewelry-student-entrepren

Congratulations Winter 2021 graduates!! We know there is no in-person commencement ceremony, but we recognize and celebrate your great accomplishments virtually and would like to highlight these two graduates today!

Student mother of four says hard pregnancies and numerous responsibilities didn’t stop her from graduating. She for her and her husband, There were many nights that we looked at each other and cried, prayed, despaired and exhorted together until we came this far. Read more: https://spark.adobe.com/page/BxtYQPn6Os6sE/

Taran K. Chun encouraged BYUH students and faculty to find ways to hear the Lord’s voice and receive personal revelation.

Aloha Seasiders and welcome back! We are so excited to kick off the Winter 2022 Semester We can’t wait to help tell your stories and see what this semester holds!... @emie.claire @munkhbayar_art

Aloha and welcome new students to BYUHawaii! Here's photos from tonight's, Jan. 4, new student dinner and talent show in the Cannon Activities Center. Good luck as you start classes tomorrow. Photos by Munkhbayar (MB) Magvandorj

At the start of the new year 2022, students share what's on their bucket lists of things they would like to do. Video by Uurtsaikh Nyamdeleg

Students attend a New Year's Eve dance held outside of the Cannon Activities Center and with other precautions due to the pandemic. Video by Sugarmaa Bataa

The birth of Christ from Luke 2 read by members of the Ke Alaka'i staff in different languages and video of campus decorated for the season. Merry Christmas BYUH ohana!

Mele Kalikimaka BYUHawaii students, alumni and ohana from all over the world! A few students share their Christmas traditions from their home countries. By Uurtsaikh Nyamdeleg

The band Upstanding Youth was started by a group of BYU-Hawaii students several years ago, The band includes Marc Allred, Demitri Marmash, Aaron Eskaran, Tom Robertson, Tim Goshi and Adam Eskaran. Here's them playing at the PCC Hukilau Marketplace just last night. By Uurtsaikh Nyamdeleg and Sugarmaa Bataa

More Christmas activities at the Polynesian Cultural Center Hukilau Marketplace. By Sugarmaa Bataa and Uurtsaikh Nyamdeleg

Did you get to see Kahuku Elementary’s performance at the @hukilaumarketplace on Friday? If you didn’t, we’ve got your back! We’ll be posting about every live performance at the Hukilau Marketplace Gazebo over the next week! Stay tuned for more and Merry Christmas!... @kendra_0630