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GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

comes to Hawaii to end domestic violence and sexual assault Pages 27-31

In this issue: Pages 16-17, Mark Davis to coach Real Salt Lake women’s soccer • Pages 18-19, A day in the life of an art major • Pages 38-41, Catholicism: a global religion • Pages 46 -51, The origins and reality of the Syrian refugee crisis

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APRIL 2016 • VOLUME 114 • ISSUE 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMPUS LIFE

Dating pool is not as unbalanced as you might think See the real ratio of male to female single students

Rocky Woo on being an art major Painting runs in his family, but it is still a struggle

“Arsenic and Old Lace” Dr. Craig Ferre’s last play at BYUH before he retires will be the same as his first.

LIFESTYLE

Traveling in Australia Students share what travelers should do in the land down under

Recipe Grilled Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Sandwich is surprisingly good

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No More domestic violence Students jump on board campaign dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault

Saxophonist Koko Ohira Playing for victims of Japan’s natural disasters cemented her love of music

11 a.m., THURSDAY Mentor Connect Kickoff and Orientation in McKay 152

15 9 p.m., FRIDAY Spring Fling dance in the Ballroom

RELIGION

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Christianity’s largest sect Local Catholic priest sheds light on colorful Catholic traditions

7:30 p.m., THURSDAY- FRIDAY “Arsenic and Old Lace” school play in the McKay Auditorium

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Youth Conference provides service to Laie residents A different approach by conference organizers has youth taking charge

THURSDAY- FRIDAY International Institute of Professional Protocol

WORLD

Syria remains in crisis Millions of displaced refugees are fleeing violence, and LDS Church leaders urge members to help

EDITORIAL

Royalty of BYU-Hawaii Comedy and courage define the tales of students Prince Owusu and Princess Donato

APRIL

7 p.m., THURSDAY Ko’olau Children’s Choir in the McKay Auditorium

29 FRIDAY Deadline for Empower Your Dreams submissions

Prayers of souls The first part of a short story about Alma the Younger

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GET TO KNOW THE STAFF What message would you put in a fortune cookie?

Emily Halls Editor-in-Chief |“When in doubt, eat steak fries.”

Josh Mason Managing Editor | “Take advantage of every opportunity.”

Stop Khemthorn Photographer | “Send change-of-address cards because you’re moving to cloud nine.”

Mackenzie McLeod Layout Artist | “You can do hard things.”

Lauren Steimle Layout Artist | “You go, Glenn Coco.”

Andrea Marshall Videographer and Layout Artist |“Do you.”

Sin Yan Dorothy Chiu Videographer| “Drink more water.”

Daxon Levine Writer | “Ancient wisdom says: Respect men who are bald by choice. They hold great power on the battlefield.”

Alex Maldonado Writer | “Seeking wisdom from a cookie is a fool’s errand. -Confucias”

Michael Morton Writer | “Beware when the great god lets loose a great thinker on this planet- Ralph Waldo Emerson”

Zeph McKee Writer | “If you seek wisdom, you will have power, and as you obtain power, you will find courage.”

Teresa Hwang Writer | “Be yourself, follow your heart, and it’s alright to get lost sometimes.”

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Leiani Brown Copy Editor | “Someone somewhere tolerates you.”

Jared Roberts Copy Editor | “Were the calories worth it?”

Taylor Polson Copy Editor | “Don’t think twice, it’s alright. -Bob Dylan.”

Kelsie Carlson Photographer | “Enter to learn, go forth to serve”

Zachary Konecki Photographer | “Lorem ipsum dat.”

Kenny Vilayvong Videographer | “Eh... Your life may or may not get better.”

Rachel Chambers Writer | “Who needs a degree when you’re schooling life? -Beyonce”

Eric Hachenberger Writer | “A good day starts with a good workout!”

Hunter Pons Writer | “Look behind you.”

Matthew Roberts Writer | “So you’re saying there’s a chance.”

Sammy Daynes Writer |“Let yourself be an unabashed nerd about something. People may look at you funny, but at least you’ll have fun.”

Danna Osumo Writer | “Have you heard about Pluto? That’s messed up.”

Samone Yuen Graduate Intern and Copy Editor | “You will be ambushed at 10:47 p.m. Don’t say you weren’t warned.”

Hector Periquin Graduate Intern and Art Director | “Acquire good taste.”

LeeAnn Lambert Advisor | “Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.- Dale Carnegie”

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EMPOWER

YOUR DREAMS B Y S AM O N E Y U E N

“We are trying to reach out. We think if the community can see there are resources here for them, it will strengthen our relationship.” - Jason Earl, Willes Center director

In an effort to better serve all students, the annual Empower Your Dreams business plan competition made a category specifically for international student submissions. International students have had disadvantages in past competitions, which inspired Empower Your Dreams organizers to make this year’s more internationally focused. Graduate Assistant Carston Feigleson said visa restrictions don’t allow international students to start their own businesses and make money while in the United States. Director of the Willes Center Jason Scott Earl explained the past competitions have focused on crowd-funding when judging submissions, which has made it harder for international students to compete because “there is typically not a lot of crowdfunding in other countries,” he said. “So this time, it is more about the pitch,” said Earl. This approach matches the purpose of the center to spawn creativity from students of all majors on campus. “Honestly, our best students are from these other colleges,” said Earl, pointing to the College of Math and Sciences, and the College of Language, Culture and Arts. There is even a category for community members, which Earl said he was excited about. “We are trying to reach out. We think if the community can see there are resources here for them, it will strengthen our relationship.” Speakers such as activist Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted from her home in Utah as a child and found six months later, will be coming for the competition. The deadline for submissions is April 29 at the Willes Center website. If there is a team of people from different categories, the submission category will depend on the team leader. For more information, visit www.willescenter.byuh.edu/node/157.

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Categories Domestic Student International Student Social Entrepreneur Community

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campus life

in this section Student enrollment for this semester is at an all-time high

The Male/Female ratio on campus is not as skewed as you probably think it is

Soccer coach Mark Davis going to coach semi-professional ball in the summer

Rocky Woo takes us through a day in the life of an art major

Theatre professor Craig Ferre revives â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arsenic and Old Laceâ&#x20AC;? as his last show

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Campus Life

Student count for Spring Semester higher than anticipated Enrollment shows increase from Asia-Pacific target area B Y DA XON LEV I N E

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ith 2,357 people registered as full time students, enrollment for Spring Semester has surpassed expectations, according to James Faustino, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. “The goal was 1,800. Last year, we only saw about 1,680 students (in Spring Term). So we anticipated 1,800 students and that would be great,” said Faustino. “But I think we really set some new standards, encouraging more students to stay.” “It’s an exciting time for BYU-Hawaii. We’re in growth mode,” continued Faustino. “This Spring Semester, we have had our highest enrollment in BYU-Hawaii history for this time in the calendar year.” In addition to the influx of Spring students, the school is experiencing a higher percentage of students from its target areas. According to the Admissions website, BYUH’s target areas include “the Pacific Basin, Hawaii, Asian Rim countries and South Pacific Islands and nations.” This Spring Semester, 58 percent of attending students are from the target area, with 47 percent coming from the Pacific and Asia and 11 percent coming from Hawaii. Continued on page 12

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“That’s why I’m so excited about the Spring Semester,” said Faustino. “It represents a positive shift towards the mission of the university and ... that is moving in the direction in which President Tanner talked about when he was inaugurated.” Faustino, who grew up in Hauula, Hawaii, is excited to be part of the growth and vision of the university. “It’s a real blessing to be in this position. I was born and raised here. As long as I can remember, it’s been the same dormitories cycling students year in and year out. Seeing new facilities and new plans for growth is monumental. It’s exciting to be in this position to help traffic that.” Regarding the 42 percent of students from mainland United States, Faustino is optimistic about the role they have to play. “We still need our domestic mainland students, and our native [English] speakers, to give enrichment and to give them the opportunity to attend this school as well,” he said. “A lot of them also have served missions within our target area or have cultural ties to our target area. It makes it an interesting semester by way of composition.” Faustino said he and his team in the Admissions Office work closely with other departments on campus to prepare for the fluctuating tides of students admitted to the school. “Housing is the number one limiter we have by way of admissions. We work closely with the Housing Department to make sure that we’re not overcrowding the community with our on-campus and off-campus housing accommodations and so forth.” It’s a subtle science to accurately estimate the number of students who will attend upcoming semesters, said Faustino. “As we try to predict the number of students we should admit and the number of students who actually show up, that’s an art. We project and do a ton of analysis on that. We try to get that number pretty straight,” said Faustino. He cited the RSVP initiative as being extremely helpful in that endeavor. Faustino said he is also excited about the new waves of returning missionaries from international countries admitted to the upcoming Fall 2016 Semester. “We have more returned missionaries, especially with the missionary-age announcement. Pretty much 98 percent of students admitted to the I-Work Program for the upcoming Fall 2016 Semester are returned missionaries. We’re starting to see more mature students, not only by age, but also by personality and experience as well.”

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Enrollment by country American Samoa Armenia Australia Austria Bangladesh Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Fiji France French Polynesia Ghana Guam Guatemala Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Ireland Italy Japan Kiribati Korea Macao Malaysia Marshall Islands

17 1 17 2 1 4 1 28 3 88 4 1 2 41 2 25 3 1 5 1 99 4 2 23 1 1 98 29 95 2 12 4

Mexico Micronesia Mongolia Myanmar Nauru New Caledonia New Zealand Northern Mariana Norway Palau Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Portugal Russia Samoa Singapore South Africa Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Tonga Tuvalu Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Vanuatu Vietnam Virgin Islands

9 7 33 1 1 2 47 1 2 2 8 1 109 2 2 52 8 1 1 1 55 9 119 3 2 1 6 1246 1 3 1 2

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Freshman, Supply Chain, American Samoa

Senior, Psychology, Hong Kong

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Freshman, Business Management, Samoa

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Campus dating pool is not completely unbalanced B Y DAXO N L E V I N E

Eight out of 10 students overestimate the amount of single female students on campus There is a common misconception at BYU-Hawaii that there are seven single female students to every male student. Before being told the actual numbers, 10 students in the Cafeteria were asked how they perceived the unmarried female-to-male student ratio. “The odds are in our favor,” said Amona Autele from American Samoa, a freshman studying supply chain. He guessed the female-to-male ratio is five-to-one. Wealthia Apao, a female senior studying music from the Philippines said she thinks the ratio is 10 females to one male. “It’s hard for us to find a guy,” said Apao. Some students didn’t mention a discrepancy between the number of girls to guys. “It’s 50/50,” said Cole Embrey, a freshman male studying business management from Utah. Courtney Eames, a female sophomore elementary education major from Utah, disagreed with Embrey. “There’s way more girls than guys,” said Eames, “seven-to-one.” The seven-to-one ratio is a popular guess. The man with the correct numbers is James Faustino, director of Admissions & Financial Aid. “Oftentimes hear that there is a perception that the female

As of March 16, 2016 Single Females: 1194, 60 .6% Single Males: 776, 39.4%

to male composition is a seven-to-one ratio,” said Faustino. When asked if this helped his chances of finding a woman, Chance Owen, a male undeclared freshman from California lamented, “But nobody wants to go on any dates.” Faustino admits, “We do have more females than males, Just by way of the structure of the university, it is set up to house more females than males. If you were to look at the way it is set up by wards, maybe it might be that way, I don’t know geographically. But as a whole, we’re like 60/40.” Faustino’s 60/40 estimate seems conservative, but he has the numbers to back it up. “We can do this off of live data, right now,” said Faustino as he accessed the school database to calculate the number of students currently enrolled, filter them by marital status, and divide them by gender. In this circumstance, single is defined as never been married. As Faustino reported, the actual ratio of single females to single males on campus is approximately 60/40 or in other words, three girls to every two guys. Two students correctly guessed the actual ratio when they were interviewed in the Cafeteria. Sala Sasagi, a female studying business management from Samoa guessed “three-to-two,” and Sou Mizobuchi, a male freshman from Japan studying accounting guessed “60/40” saying, “There’s too many girls.”

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C ampus L i fe Coach Mark Davis has helped the BYUH menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team win 74 percent of its games for the past three years. Photo by Monique Saenz

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Major League Promotion Coach Davis will lead the Real Salt Lake women’s team this summer B Y M ATTH E W RO B E RTS

BYU-Hawaii’s soccer coach is set to split his time with a semi-professonal women’s team in Utah. Mark Davis, who coaches both men’s and women’s teams at BYUH, was named the head coach for the Real Salt Lake women’s team for the 2016 season on Jan. 23. The RSL Women, an affiliate of Major League Soccer team Real Salt Lake, is part of in the newly formed United Women’s Soccer League that is preparing for its inaugural season this summer. The new position as head coach for the RSL Women will fortunately not interfere with Davis’s coaching here at BYU-Hawaii. Since the RSL Women play during the summer, Coach Davis will be back for the men’s and women’s last season. “I am glad I will be able to be with both teams for the last year,” said Davis. Last year Davis was an assistant coach for the RSL Women’s team under Jeff Ginn. The RSL women won the 2015 WPSL Elite division title last year and hope to continue that success in their new league this year. “I want to establish a culture of success and where the team is the star here,” said Davis. “Coaches in the past did a phenomenal job and I hope to continue that. I am really excited about this opportunity.” Davis has been a part of BYUH Athletics for the last five years. From 2010 to 2012, he was a member of the Seasiders’ soccer team before he took over as head coach.

Over his three-year tenure as head coach, Davis has made a remarkable impact on the program. In his first year, Davis led the Seasiders to a 9-3-4 record, the best season in program history at the university, according to BYUH Sports Information. Davis was named the 2013 PacWest Coach of the Year. “I am so grateful for my time here at BYU-Hawaii. It has been great to see the program improve as much as it has,” said Davis. Since that time, Davis has maintained the BYUH men’s team at the top of the PacWest table, winning 74 percent of the games over those three years. One of the players, Abraham Garcia, said, “Coach Davis has done a great job completely turning the program around at BYU-Hawaii. It is sad that the team is getting phased out.” Garcia graduated in February 2016 in psychology. In 2014, Davis was named as the head coach for the BYU-Hawaii women’s team as well and has been able to duplicate his success with the women’s team. Player Rebekah McCarthy, an exercise and sports science major from Brentwood, Calif., said, “Playing for Coach Davis has been great, and it is awesome to see him getting the opportunity to move forward.”

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Rocky Woo

An artistic prodigy B Y DAN N A O SU M O Above: Woo, one of the few male art majors at BYUH, shares some of his favorite artwork. Photo by Zachary Konecki

Rocky Woo, a senior from Hong Kong majoring in fine art, reminisced about his experience as a developing artist, saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drawing is like life, where there are ugly stages initially and then the beautiful stage comes.â&#x20AC;?

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What made you decide to study this major? Woo said his father, also an artist, recognizes the instability of the occupation. At first, Rocky’s family discouraged him as he sought to pursue a similar career. “Even my dad encouraged me to do business and management. I thought of psychology but I didn’t enjoy it,” recalled Woo. The story of the talents in the Bible changed his perspective as he realized that he wanted to improve his talent in art. Because he never got any training in drawing, at first he really struggled. He said his skills have drastically improved after much practice.

Number of people in the major Woo is unsure of the total number of students in his major. He said there is an average of 12 people in each of his classes. Six students will be graduating alongside him. “Usually I am the only guy in most of my classes,” said Woo.

What do you want to do with it? “What I want to do is a big dream,” Woo explained. He said he is determined to teach at a university some day. Eventually, he would like to sell his paintings, hoping to touch the lives of others through his work.

Time spent in a day Woo typically spends at least 12 hours a day on school work. Because the art business is tough, Woo said he strives to be advanced and improve his artistic abilities as much as possible. As an art major, he is constantly learning. “Outside the studio, I find artists and study their designs and relate to what art means to me. People like art that catches their attention and changes their perspective,” said Woo.

Describe a typical day Juggling classes with work as an assistant photographer for the BYUH Communications Department, Woo said most of his day is spent in the art studio. “We have art classes where we do painting, drawing and design. After all the assignments, we stay in the studio an extra three to four hours to paint and draw. It requires a lot of practice everyday,” said Woo. Although art majors mostly stay in the studio, Woo said they do go outdoors to take reference pictures and then replicate the images, drawing things based on their own perspectives.

What makes your major unique? Woo feels his major serves as a spiritual connection to God. “Whenever I do a painting, it requires a lot prayer, contemplation, and planning,” he shared.

Favorite Class Figure drawing is Woo’s favorite class because he enjoys studying the physical structure of people. “Also, it is fun to have a lot of students doing the same thing. You don’t feel very lonely while doing art together,” said Woo.

Pros For Woo, the best part of his major is he does not have to do a lot of academic reading or rote memorization. Instead, he gets to spend most of his time doing something he enjoys, drawing, designing, and creating.

Cons “The risk of not getting a good and stable job in the future to support family,” admitted Woo. He explained how difficult it is to achieve success in the art business because of vast competition. AP RIL 2 0 1 6

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Ferre finishes as he started B Y DANNA OS U MO

Dr. Craig Ferre holds up the story on the 1980 BYUH production of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Photo by Zachary Konecki

After 3 decades, original cast members return for Ferre’s final play before retirement To conclude his time here at BYU-Hawaii, Theater and Speech Professor Craig Ferre will be directing the same play with which he began his BYUH career 35 years ago. The cast, a collection of students and original cast members, he said, will put on a final production of “Arsenic and Old Lace” as a way to honor him. Assistant director, Michaela Bayona, a senior English major from California, said she has loved working with Ferre for a year and a half and has learned a lot from him. “It is really exciting to be doing this play because it was the first show he did here at BYUH. Having some alumni back is a big tribute for all the work and time he has put in,” said Bayona. “It is just a really nice way for him to round off his career.” Ferre said he is grateful to “finish the way [he] started” and have his former students

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participate. “I chose this play because this is the very first show I did here back in November 1980,” said Ferre. “I thought it would be fun to direct the same show that I started with.” Ferre explained the people he has invited to participate make this production special. “Some of the older people coming back are some of the very best actors I have had over the years. The students have been the best part of my experience in Hawaii. Having the alumni back is a way to remember the students I have taught over the years,” continued Ferre. Although not all of the original cast was able to reprise their roles, Ferre said he is grateful for those that were able to. “At least we got some to come back. Some will be in the play, help behind the scenes with costume changes, and others are just coming back to watch. “But after each show, we will have a mini reunion backstage and there will be special displays in the lobby to show all that

has been done over the years. That is what will make the event meaningful,” said Ferre. The play will be the same as the original play, except for one small change in one of the characters. Originally characterized as German, Ferre changed the character to make him Chinese because the actor was Chinese. “That is the great thing about teaching here. The diversity in the cast are not all Caucasian or American. Although we don’t have a different culture for each character, we do have Chinese, American, Filipino and Hawaiian in the cast,” said Ferre. According to Ferre, one of the original cast members, Shelly Brady, will be returning to play one of the aunties, while her daughter, Erica Brady and mother Harriette Hankel Ferre, will be playing other roles “There will be three generations in the Saturday show, which will be interesting,” said Ferre. Erica Brady, a junior music major from Oregon, said she is excited to be in a play with her mother and grandmother. “I will also be playing the original role that my mom played in the 1980 production, so I think that’s fun. They both hadn’t done a play in a long time, so I am glad that they are having the opportunity again,” shared Brady. She encouraged students to watch the show because it is the last chance they’ll have to see a show with the Ferre touch. “There are alumni who are off island who are flying to Hawaii just for the play because brother Ferre has done a wonderful job to keep the Theater Department alive at BYUH,” added Brady. The play, said Ferre, is a comedy about a nephew discovering that his two aunts are homicidal killers and tries to stop them and put them away. “I hope that the audience will enjoy it and be part of the experience,” added Ferre. Ferre said he is sad to be leaving, but grateful for the experience and lessons he has learned by being a professor at BYUH. “I am more efficient and patient than I used to be. I can get important things out of the actors efficiently and I take a shorter period of time to accomplish the same thing,” he added. After retiring, Ferre will return to Oregon and hopes to be a shift worker in the Portland Temple. The play will be held at the Auditorium from April 21-23, 7:30-10 p.m.

lifestyle

in this section Traveling in Australia includes natural vistas and cityscapes

Recipe for grilled peanut butter chocolate banana sandwiches

Campaign against sexual assault reaches Hawaii

Koko Ohira loves the creativity of jazz music

Tales of humor and tragedy: the Prince and Princess of BYU-Hawaii

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L i fe st y le The Sydney Opera House stands as an iconic monument in Australia. Photo by Kelsie Carlson

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Australia

Students recount the beautiful experiences the southern country has to offer B Y E RI C H ACH E N B E RGE R

Australia, a continent and country so far away it could be the end of the world, attracts over 6 million tourists every year, according to Tourism Australia, a tourism company based in Sydney, Australia. Especially to Americans and Europeans, the huge island holds a gravity that draws adventurers and explorers to it’s coastal beaches and urban cities. “It is so multi-cultural.You can always have a taste of different cultures within Australia,” said Ana Nuku, a junior from Australia studying social work. “It’s like having the whole world within one country.” SYDNEY “Sydney is so beautiful. A prime city on the beach,” said Kelsie Carlson, a senior majoring in elementary education from California, who took a six-week trip to Australia. “It has the best of both worlds.” Carlson, a photographer, said she especially enjoyed how the photography subjects are different from those found in Hawaii. “You get so used to what you can shoot here. Australia was refreshing. The city was new. About every morning I would wake up, walk around, get breakfast and take pictures like a tourist.” She said the variety and amount of people living in the cities gave her new perspectives to shoot every day. “It keeps you on your toes.”

Nuku, who lives there, said, “Sydney has got a lot of people, traffic, malls, shops, businesses, high rise buildings, the harbor and universities. It’s busy and there is a lot of things going on. It does get exhausting at the end of the day, but I love it because it is so lively. As a tourist, it is a different story, though.You take the time to walk and watch around.” MELBOURNE “I hung mostly with people native to the place,” said Katie Bak, a junior majoring in International Cultural Studies from Minnesota, whose latest adventure took her to Australia. Bak has traveled to Nepal, India, Tibet, Taiwan, Germany, England, Mexico, Canada and Poland, where she served her mission. “I had an everyday life and wasn’t just a tourist out there.” Carlson’s last week of travelling was planned for New Zealand, however, her arrangements fell through. She stayed the last week in Australia and attended a huge YSA convention in the city of Melbourne, which ended up being “the highlight” of her vacation. “It happened to be in the city I was staying in. All YSA from all of Australia came there.” The conference gathered more than 800 people. “It is a lot like the mainland,” Carlson explained. She was expecting the plain deserted Australia one sees in the pictures, but she was welcomed by the urban lifestyle of Sydney

and Melbourne, “At one point while I was driving through Melbourne, I thought I was driving through San Francisco.” BLUE MOUNTAINS West from Sydney is the famous Blue Mountain National Park, known for steep cliffs, waterfalls, and eucalyptus forests. It is a place tourists are fond of, as there are small villages and backpacker hotels, said Nuku. Bak believes people go to Australia to heal. “You find solo travelers lost in this nature. People who are soul-searchers go there. I found people from all around Europe just traveling alone with their backpacks. There is almost a culture you find out there and they are always ready to share stories.” “There is this hidden waterfall,” Bak said, recounting one of her adventures. “It’s the two-to-three hour Minnehaha hike. The branches are covering the trail, and you see snakes every once in a while. It seems intimidating, and you wonder if it is really worth it.You take this last left turn and then there is this most gorgeous oasis you will ever see. The water is freezing cold. All this tourists were standing around it.” While a younger man got cold feet and decided to not jump off a palm tree, Bak got into the water, which was “the coldest thing in my life,” as she related. AP RIL 2 0 1 6

L i fe st y le Kelsie Carlson traveled with Alyssa Lamb in Australia. Photos by Kelsie Carlson

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Recipe: Grilled Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Sandwich B Y J O S HUA MA S O N

This unique sandwich is a blend of sweet and salty. Photos by Zachary Konecki

Ingredients:

Peanut Butter

Bread Honey

(Refrigerated)

Butter

Chocolate Chips

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Bananas

Instructions:

Spread peanut butter on both slices of bread. Slice the bananas and place them on the peanut butter on one slice. Put the slices together. Butter one side of the sandwich.

Place the buttered side face down on a stove top at medium heat. Butter the other side while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooking. Once the bottom is grilled, flip it.

Once the sandwich is cooked on both sides, place it on a plate. Open the sandwich and spread the honey and add chocolate chips on the slice with no bananas.

Jonathan Cummings, a junior studying political science from Laie, stands for “Hawaii says NO MORE.” Photo by Kelsie Carlson

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Campaign against sexual assault spreads to Hawaii B Y DAN N A O SU M O

Hawaii Says NO MORE a local adaptation of the national public awareness campaign of the same name, focuses on ending domestic violence and sexual assault, as stated in its website hawaiisaysnomore.org. It invites the public to play a part so its influence can spread to other parts of the world. As stated in the newspaper Hawaiian Newsroom, more than a dozen local non-profit organizations, such as the Joyful Heart Foundation, have joined together to call attention to and encourage discussion about domestic violence and sexual assault within the community. “Despite this prevalence, these issues remain under-resourced, under-researched and often times misunderstood,” said Maile Zambuto, CEO of the Joyful Heart Foundation. “With Hawaii Says NO MORE, that’s what we want to change—to lessen the stigma, to increase awareness and to give people in the community an opportunity to learn more and to get involved because together, I promise we can end this.” Elder Randall Keyes, a counselor at the BYUH Counseling services, said he felt the NO MORE campaign is significant because “when people have more information, there will be more personal power to make decisions and take care of problems.” Keyes emphasized this knowledge is especially important on the BYUH campus because of the cultural diversity. “Different cultures view violence differently and their histories of violence and we need to come to an understanding,” Although domestic and sexual violence has been around for a long time, Keyes said, “society has matured thus enabling them to understand there are much better ways to solve these problems.” He explained 28

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that “violence always ends up with a winner and a loser” and that was why the school has Title IX. “The Title IX legislation prohibits any kind of sexual abuse between couples or individuals. I think there is value that Title IX and the campaign both has a voice against the violence,” added Keyes. Having been a counselor for a while, Keyes said he has dealt with victims of sexual violence, and shared, “those who experience such violence often will experience struggles such as anxiety or depression later on.” For Keyes, the campaign is a way to stand up, organize and cooperate with others and say NO MORE to sexual violence giving people the opportunity to support and understand victims. “A lot of these victims have experienced the helplessness of the abuse. The best way to give power is to say NO MORE and stop the violence,” continued Keyes. Keike Mataoa, a freshman exercise and sports science major from Australia, said she approves of the initiative. “I think this is a great campaign because we cannot completely stop the violence, but we can help to reduce it,” said Mataoa. Mataoa shared this problem is prevalent in other countries. “In Australia, there are many campaigns similar to this one and it is important because there are many innocent victims who need help,” she added. Rica Revillo, a freshman business major from the Philippines, said, “In Hawaii, they always talk about the aloha spirit and ohana, and I think that this initiative is a reflection of that.”

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Domestic violence and sexual assault are never the victim’s fault. It’s time we all speak out to stop the violence. No more excuses. No more silence. No more violence.

www.nomore.org Ali Wentworth

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Domestic violence and sexual assault are everyone’s issue. It’s time we all speak out to stop the violence. No more excuses. No more silence. No more violence.

www.nomore.org Andre Braugher

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There is never an excuse for domestic violence or sexual assault. It’s time we all speak out to stop the violence. No more excuses. No more silence. No more violence.

Revillo explained that violence and sexual harassment is an issue that seems to be hard to counter. “It is heartwarming to see that there are measures taken to stop such cruel crimes on helpless people,” continued Revillo. To promote the campaign, commercials have been showcased featuring Hollywood actors, musicians and even some of the NFL’s biggest stars. “The idea is to let people know that you are making a commitment to say no more for whatever that is — if it means no more silence, no more domestic violence, or no more violence period,” said Nalani Holliday, who owns Red Pineapple at Ward Center where a selfie station was set up for NO MORE week, which began on March 9. Rachel Chambers, a freshman undecided major from Utah, shared that the idea of the campaign will need the support of everyone. “If only a few people participate, it won’t change the problem,” said Chambers. The campaign’s vision is that when domestic violence or sexual assault occurs, it will make media headlines, be tweeted about, posted on Facebook, shared on Instagram, discussed in classrooms, offices and grocery stores across the state. The campaign stated it hopes to bring the community together and bring an end to domestic violence and sexual assault. The national NO MORE campaign was launched in 2013. More information can be found on nomore.org.

www.nomore.org Courteney Cox

N MORE “HEY, HE SAID HE WAS SORRY”

There is never an excuse for domestic violence or sexual assault. It’s time we all speak out to stop the violence. No more excuses. No more silence. No more violence.

Andrew Rannells

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Top: Ana Mendoza, a sophomore studying psychology from Calif. takes a stand with “No More.” Right: Celebrities have joined the campaign. Photos by NO MORE

Domestic violence and sexual assault should never be ignored. It’s time we all speak out to stop the violence. No more excuses. No more silence. No more violence.

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1 in 7 women in Hawaii have been sexually assaulted

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1 in 3 teens experience sexual or physical abuse or threats from a boyfriend or girlfriend in one year

1 in 2 women have experienced some form of sexual victimization in their lives

1 in 5 men have experienced some form of sexual victimization in their lives

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Koko Ohira plays in the BYUH Salsa Orchestra, Hawaii Symphonic Band, North Shore Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Jazz Combos. She has played saxophone since 5th grade. Photos by Monique Saenz

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From Classical to Jazz Koko Ohira learned of the healing power of music when she performed for earthquake victims in Japan B Y RACH E L CH AM B E RS

Called a true musician by her friends, Koko Ohira, a senior from Miyagi, Japan majoring in music performance, has used her saxophone skills to help victims of Japan’s natural disasters. After Japan’s devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011, Ohira played for victims to spread hope through music. “I went to play music for the victims to give enjoyment. And then I played this song – it’s called ‘Homeland.’ It’s a Japanese folk song. I felt that this song is what we remember about our homeland.” The song became so important to Ohira that she always plays the song to introduce herself and her homeland of Japan. “I was so shocked when I saw the destroyed things. Then I played music and then they cried because they remembered the way everything was before the earthquake and tsunami were happening. I remember thinking, ‘I have to keep playing for them and let them remember our home.’” While the victims of the earthquake had lost everything, Ohira saw how the power of music brought some hope back to their lives. “I recognized how music gives power to live and how music heals people,” she said. After that experience, Ohira set off for college. She said she never planned to come to BYU-Hawaii, but she is glad she stayed because it introduced her to jazz music. “Here, my saxophone teacher said that my classical skill was good, but if I could learn jazz, my skill would become better.” Ohira has learned the new style and is now part of the Salsa Orchestra and Jazz combos at BYUH among other groups. “Jazz music is kind of different [from classical] because I can create my own music or my own melody or a cool solo and I just noticed, ‘Oh this is so good. I can create anything!’ I love it.” Jazz not only helped Ohira’s musical skill, but also her confidence. “When I started the salsa band, I didn’t have any confidence to

play saxophone. But Dr. Duerden always told me, ‘You can do this.’ He always gives me a challenge or good advice, so my confidence became stronger. Before I was so nervous to perform in front of people and now I just really, really enjoy my performance.” Ohira’s musical confidence doesn’t always extend to her personal life. “I don’t feel nervous when I perform music, but I’m so shy to talk to people. I don’t know why I’m so shy. I can perform for everyone and I’m okay, but I really can’t talk to people. It’s really funny.” Last semester, Ohira was chosen to perform a concerto with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. She said, “It was such a great opportunity. I had played music in Japan, but I was never a soloist. I couldn’t imagine that I would be a soloist.” Kevin Peterson, Ohira’s bandmate and a senior from Laie studying music, said he was proud of Ohira’s solo performance. “Obviously she was fantastic, and it’s crazy because musicians in general are a dedicated group of people. They spend a lot of time practicing, but she practiced that piece forever. I can’t even count the number of times I went into the band room and she was practicing it. It paid off because when she played it, it was perfect.” Peterson described what made her performance so perfect. “She played all the right notes, but more than that, it was just so gorgeous. The way she moves and all the emotion she puts into it, it’s very clear that she’s not just a player: She’s a real musician.” Ohira said she hopes to move on to graduate school, ideally at BYU in Provo. “After I graduate I want to be a teacher and a performer. I don’t want to stop playing, but I love teaching too. I taught some lessons in Japan for a high school student before, and it got me thinking that I could be a teacher.” Peterson gave her a vote of confidence. “I think Koko could go on to do whatever she wants to,” he said. “She’s a phenomenal musician.”

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Both Princess Donato, from the Philippines, and Prince Owusu, from Ghana, say they plan on continuing to do good in the world. Photos by Zachary Konecki

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Royalty of BYU-Hawaii Prince and Princess came to campus after tales of tragedy, comedy, and courage B Y DAN N A O SU M O

PRINCE Prince Owusu, a freshman from Ghana studying international cultural studies, said he was named after his dad, a chief of royal lineage. “Both my mom and dad are of royal lineage in my tribe, but I don’t cherish the fact I am part of a royal family.” Owusu said he appreciates the sacrifices and work his mother did for him and his family. “We are a family of 11, with eight boys and me being the 10th,” said Owusu. “We didn’t grow up with a dad, and my mom went through a lot to help provide for the family. Because of my mom and what she went through, I cherish women a lot.” When Owusu was 8 years old, a childhood disagreement turned into a life-altering event, which left him with only one arm. After his teacher put him in charge of the class during a meeting, Owusu’s friend spread the rumor to another friend that Owusu intended to report him to school authority. “So when I went home that day, that friend and another classmate dug a hole for an electricity post, and they pushed me into the pit,” said Owusu, “and I broke my arm.” Owusu said his mom did not have enough money for him to go to a hospital, and they instead visited someone who used traditional medicine. The man couldn’t treat it very well, and within a week it was badly infected and had to be amputated. Because of the incident, Owusu moved to another school where the owner

was a member of the LDS Church. “I loved him, and he taught me a lot. I made a decision to become a member and went on to serve in the Cote d’Ivoire Abidjan Mission. I wouldn’t be here today if I hadn’t lost my arm,” added Owusu. “It’s still hard to talk about it, but I have learned to forgive and move on,” he continued. “When I got back from the mission, I went back to tell the guy who caused my arm to break. He probably thought I would never forgive him and that we were enemies. But I spoke with him and we are friends.” His advice to others is to “not always try to be right.” Owusu said, “Sometimes you need to be a loser in order to be great. When I focus more on others, I feel like I am leaving positive footprints and making a difference.” One of Owusu’s friends, Lucy Gorniak, a freshman from Australia studying international cultural studies, shared, “He is a good example of faith. I was able to hear him teach once in the Kiribati Chapter, and you can tell he is a confident and enthusiastic person. He seems to always be happy when I see him around campus.” Back in Ghana, Owusu was able to help build and open schools in some villages so people could graduate from high school. “It’s amazing how my little contribution could help so many people, and till now, even my brothers are studying in that school,” said Owusu. Wanting to branch out his influence outside Ghana, Owusu decided to study at

BYU-Hawaii. “My life goal is to establish my country. There are so many people in Africa who are intelligent but are not able to reach their potential because they lack the means. Thus, their talents are hidden.” Owusu said he was one of those whose talents were hidden. “But I wanted to get a better education and get a job that could help me accomplish my goal to help others with the same issue,” he continued. “I learned that this school was a place where good leaders are trained. So I enrolled so that in the future I could help not only people in Africa but wherever I go.” PRINCESS Princess Donato, a sophomore studying exercise science major who was born in the Philippines and moved to Qatar at age 14, said she has had a number of funny experiences with her royal-sounding name. Boarding the plane to Hawaii, Donato said a travel officer addressed her as “your highness,” thinking her father was the king of Qatar. “Princess is a common name in the Philippines. However, my parents have said that I was named after my great-great-great-grandmother, who was a princess from one of the islands in the Philippines called Mindanao,” said Donato. “I don’t know how true that statement is. My parents might just be joking.” Whether or not she has royalty in her ancestry, Donato said she treasures the family Continued on page 36

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she has been blessed with. Part of a small family, Otia shared a time when she was including her parents, younger brother and grieving, and said Donato knew just what to do. herself, Donato said she has a close relationship “I remember when my closest friend’s mother with each family member. died I cried a lot and was very sad. Princess “My dad always taught us to be knew that. So the moment I got off the bed, brave. So whenever I find that life is giving me she hugged me and comforted me,” said Otia. obstacles, I think of it as my chance to be brave,” “She is just a really good friend to have.” said Donato. Donato said maintaining her attitude She shared that she especially applied of kindness is not always easy. “There are days this teaching when she came to BYU-Hawaii, when it is hard to be happy and kind because away from the protection of her family. “In colthere does not seem to be anything to be happy lege, I feel like I need courage when choosing about,” she said. “But even though I feel that friends, or even with just my choice of words. way, I try to just smile to everyone. Somehow, Each situation I am in, I need to stand for what that makes my day better because it felt good I know to be true,” shared Donato. to make other people happier.” For Donato, kindness is an attribute Donato shared an experience of she is constantly striving for and wants to exwatching some people bully a particular person ude. “My mother always said, ‘Leave footprints in the school. “I could tell she was lonely and of kindness everywhere.’ That’s why I love needed friends. So I would always smile at her meeting different people and cultures. I learn and talk to her,” said Donato. so much about them,” she said. The kind deeds Donato gave to this Teako Otia, a freshman political sciperson helped her do missionary work while ence major from Kiribati and Donato’s roomshe served in the Washington D.C. South mate, said Donato has done plenty of kind acts Mission. She was assigned to this person’s for her. She described Donato as “one of the family ward. “Her family was an answer to our kindest and most considerate people.” prayers,” said Donato. “They would give us

referrals, which contributed a lot to the success of the missionary work of that ward.” Donato said she learned to look outside herself and focus on others. “During my mission, I didn’t think of anyone else other than the people I was teaching and my companion. I was out of my comfort zone and tried to be brave and kind. That was when I felt the most rewarded,” continued Donato. She said she realized the blessings of her kindness could be received in many different ways. Donato said she felt students at BYUH should always be especially grateful and happy. “I think that it is everyone’s dream to study here in BYUH. Ever since I was young, I wanted to come to BYUH,” said Donato. She said what makes the school so beautiful are the different cultures and the scenery in Hawaii. “I just want to encourage everyone to be kind because there is a lot of blessings that come with it,” continued Donato. Using courage and kindness, Donato said she hopes to achieve her goals to “graduate with honors, go to grad school, get married in the temple, and have a family.”

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in this section Local Catholic priest explains traditions and structure of Catholicism

Youth from Laie and Waipahu stakes plan and execute service projects

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Christianity’s largest sect Fa t h e r Pe t e r M i t i o f t h e S a i n t Jo h n Vi a n n ey Pa r i s h o f K a i l u a e x p l a i n s a Catholic ser vice and its symbols B Y A LEX MA L D O N AD O

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Crowds gather at the Vatican for a Mass. The name Mass comes from the Latin expression, “Missa Est,” which roughly translates to “go out,” the commandment the risen Savior gave his disciples on the day of Pentecost. Photo by AP

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R eli g i on Below: Father Peter Miti became the priest at St. John Vianney Parish of Kailua after working in Rome, he said. Photo by Hector Periquin. Right: Pope Francis blesses communion. Photo by AP

n the world of Christianity, the Catholic faith is the most widespread denomination with an estimated 1.2 billion members, according to BBC News. According to Zimbabwe native Father Peter Miti, a priest at the St. John Vianney Parish of Kailua, the Catholic Church is the oldest remaining Christian denomination in the modern world, organized on the day of Pentecost in the New Testament. “We believe on the day of Pentecost [recorded in ‘Acts’ Chapter Two] the Father sent the resurrected Jesus Christ to give us the Holy Spirit. Then we see the birth of this group of people who are sent to go out, teach, and baptize people. The church was formed that way,” Miti explained. Miti said this charge given to the early members of the church is where the Catholic worship meeting known as “Mass” gets its name. The name Mass comes from the Latin phrase, “ite, missa est,” which roughly translates to “Go, the dismissal is made.” It is Jesus’ command to go on a mission. Miti said most Catholic churches hold several one-hour Sunday services, which are broken up into sections. “We have the opening part where we ask the Lord for forgiveness and mercy before we begin this solemn celebration; that’s our opening prayer,” Miti clarified. He explained the opening prayer is a gathering of the individual intentions of the members, called a collect. “Then we move into the liturgy of the word, which is a set of three readings.” “The first reading is from the Old Testament talking about how God’s promises came to be fulfilled in the New Testament. Then we will look and compare it to one of the epistles like Paul’s letter to the Romans or the Ephesians. Next we look at one of the gospels and read about the Messiah,” Miti continued. 40

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“Peace is what we preach. Peace is what every Christian group preaches, so let’s begin from there. Let not what divides us be at the forefront. Let what unites us be at the forefront.” -Father Peter Miti

“After we read the gospel, we have one of the holy men [a priest or deacon] explain a bit about what we read and give people some food for thought on the word they have heard.” The next section of the service is called the offertory. “This is when we unite ourselves in prayer for what is happening around the world and pray for them. After praying, we take bread and wine, bless it, and believe the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus Christ,” described Miti. “Next we say the prayer Jesus taught us [In Luke Chapter 11] and move to the communion. This is where those who are eligible to receive the body and blood of Christ come up and partake.” Instead of passing trays of bread and water to members of the congregation as one would see in a Latter-day Saint worship service, Catholic churchgoers rise and come up to the priest at the front of the chapel in an orderly line to receive their communion. “In the end, we have what we call the commissioning where we send people out to the community to relate what we received here,” Miti said. Jesse Anderson, a sophomore from Utah studying English, has had some experience with Catholicism. He said, “I was able to go to a Catholic Church meeting with my aunt a few times back home. Even though it’s different than what I was used to, I always felt warm and welcome there. They are very nice people.” During a Catholic Church service, one is likely to notice the brightly colored robe, called liturgical vestments, worn by the priest or other holy man presiding. Father Miti said the colors are of deep significance and vary depending on the time of the year. During the season of Lent, which happens in early spring and is a 40-day celebration of fasting, penance, and giving

up worldly habits or practices, priests wear the color purple. Miti said, “Purple represents penance, which is the journey we walk as Christians for repenting of our sins. It is a sign that tells us we need to allow Christ to be born in our hearts, and we need to be clean for him to do so.” Purple is worn for the 40 days of Lent until Easter, when the priest dons white vestments. Miti said, “White symbolizes the joy that Christ brings in our lives when he was risen and when he was born. It also symbolizes the resurrection and purity of heart.” After Easter, the priest wears red for Good Friday, Palm Sunday, and Pentecost Sunday. It serves as a reminder of the Lord’s passion and love. The final color worn is green, and most of the year people see a priest in green. “Green is a color of growth. It’s the color of life. Most of our lives are lived in the green, which is what we call ordinary time. Green is the longest part of the year,” said Miti. Catholic holy men wear green until late November when they change back to purple in celebration of the Christmas season, then white again for Christmas Day, and then back to green until the following year’s Lent.

CHURCH STRUCTURE As with the LDS Church, the Catholic Church has a very uniform and orderly structure which connects individual congregations throughout the world, explained Miti. The Catholic Church is broken up into “dioceses,” which are large regions similar to what the LDS faith designates as “areas.” According to Miti, a diocese can vary in size and population, with as many as 150 parishes in its bounds. Laie lies within the Diocese of Honolulu, which has 66 parishes and covers the entire state

COLORS OF VESTMENTS

PURPLE Represents penance and repentance

WHITE Represents purity, resurrection and joy

RED Represents the Lord’s passion and love

GREEN Represents growth and life

of Hawaii. One bishop, who has several councils and committees to help him lead, directs each diocese. The head of all the diocese is the pope, who serves as the bishop of Rome. “The pope is just like any other bishop, but he is also the head of all the bishops in the world,” Miti clarified. “The pope’s main responsibility is to have one message for the whole church and to guide the different regions and different diocese to make sure everything is being done according to how the church teaches.” Miti said the result of the pope’s unifying leadership is that one could go to any Catholic parish in any language around the world and still hear the same message. One or two priests who have consecrated their lives to the gospel lead each parish. Having abstained from marriage, they spend their time serving others and dedicate several years to studying in seminaries. The priest(s) will have several deacons there to assist them. Deacons usually are adult men who are married. The deacons help with performing baptisms, preparing people for marriage, and preaching one Sunday per month. Priests tend to have busier schedules and more responsibilities than deacons, said Miti. Their duties consist of preaching most Sundays; visiting hospitals to pray for and anoint the sick; administering to the homebound while bringing them communion; conducting funerals or burials; performing weddings, and more. Miti said Catholicism teaches the “gospel is an organism that is alive. It does not change, but changes people’s lives. Peace is what we preach. Peace is what every Christian group preaches, so let’s begin from there. Let not what divides us be at the forefront. Let what unites us be at the forefront.” For more information about Catholicism, go to the Diocese of Hawaii’s website: www.catholichawaii.org. AP RIL 2 0 1 6

R eli g i on Youth from Laie and Waipahu help repair houses as part of the BASE camp youth conference. Photo by Kelsie Carlson

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Laie and Waipahu youth take charge through service B Y E RI C H ACH E N B E RGE R

Youth conference put young men and women in groups to plan and execute service projects around Laie More than 300 youth from the Laie and Waipahu Stakes came together for a conference titled BASEcamp hosted in Laie from March 21 to 25 to learn, serve, and experience walking in the footsteps of the Savior. Drew Tanner, the program administrator from Utah, who created the idea of BASEcamp together with his father, Greg, explained the purpose of the camp. “Too often at youth conferences kids get told what to do or are entertained into doing something. Our idea was to get the kids to set goals and start the process of planning in order to take charge of their own lives at an earlier age.” He continued, “BASEcamp is a metaphor. Usually people think of a base camp at the bottom of the mountain, but it’s actually in the middle. It’s a place where experienced climbers, who already know to a certain extent the ins and outs of life, can come to have safety. They can talk to other climbers, share thoughts and ideas and inspire each other to make the final ascent.” BASEcamp stands for believe, act, serve and endure are the patterns of discipleship in Christ, said Tanner. “The pattern works with everything. You have a dream, then you got to believe in it and act on it. The action leads to sharing it with other people by serving

them and getting them involved. And then handling any bumps or trials along the way.” He added, “It is a pattern of getting yourself motivated that works as well in a business setting as it does in a gospel setting.” With the safety net of young single adult guides for the more than 30 groups of youth, the youth set out with their self-made plans to serve the community. “Sometimes I feel like they are the guides and I am the youth,” said Georgina Yandall, a YSA volunteer from Makakilo. “The roles are reversed.Yesterday from noon to 3:30 p.m. we were out at Bikini Beach and everybody had two bags each. I told them that we wouldn’t leave until all bags were filled. They were so quick at filling the bags.” After two hours she felt the kids had worked enough, but they insisted on not taking any breaks and kept going. “I have heard people say often: ‘I want them to experience,’” said Tanner. “The fact is you can’t.You can facilitate it, hope to inspire them, but unless they don’t experience it for themselves, they’ll never understand. It is not the same for each person either,” he said. Noah Uluave, a high school freshman from Laie, said of this unique style of youth conference, “It is fun because we get to plan all we do. It is a challenge too because it is our first time doing it and... some people don’t cooperate with you, but it’s good. “My favorite part was when we went to serve at Gunstock and learned to trust each other and make good decisions,” he continued. “There was a 10-foot wall and we had to try to

climb over it without ropes or anything. I had to learn to trust the others to catch me in case I’d fall.” Lehua Siaosi from Laie was one of the receivers of the acts of service. While suffering from cancer and the recent loss of her husband, one of the youth groups spent more than half a day helping in her backyard hammering, laying cement, and digging. “Our dream was to plant a garden,” she said, “to try to stay alive as we could by eating from it. But in all of the plans I have to gauge my energy. Once my energy is gone, I am down for days. It was such a slow process. All of a sudden they called and said, ‘We have a bunch of kids to help,’ and I said, ‘Yes, please, I need the help.’ I can’t even believe how this blessing dropped into our lives.” Tanner said he always asks people what life lessons would tell themselves if they could go back 10 years. He said common responses are: “I wish I would have been more confident. I wish I would have been better at managing time.” Tanner tried to implement those lessons into BASEcamp this year. “It all starts with doing something, getting out there, doing new things.You go through a program usually and they tell you what to do. It helps, but you go home and it was a youth program thing.” Tanner’s final feelings about the event were of accomplishment. “I had never thought I’d manage to get this far with the kids,” said Tanner. “I had my doubts as a guide and thought I wouldn’t be the best fit for them. But they teach me more than I can teach them.” AP RIL 2 0 1 6

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in this section Learn about the causes and consequences of the Syrian crisis

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Lujain Hourani, shown at age 11 in May 2014, is a Syrian refugee girl who lost part of her shoulder in a government forces airstrike in the Syrian village of Zara. Photo by AP

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Refugees from Syria are trying to escape into Europe through Turkey and Greece, overwhelming host countries. In response, razor wire fences, like the one between Macedonia and Greece shown here, have been erected. They are fleeing violence from the government and ISIS. Photos by AP

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The full-blown civil war has killed more than 220,000 people, half of whom are believed to be civilians, reports CNN

The United Nations predicts there could be 4.7 million registered Syrian refugees by the end of 2016 — the worst exodus since the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago.

escribed as the “worst humanitarian crisis of our time” by CNN, the Syrian crisis has resulted in the loss of millions of lives as more flee their homes. The magnitude of the consequences of the crisis can be felt in other countries, reported by CNN. The crisis began in March of 2011 when locals took to the streets to protest after 15 schoolchildren were arrested—and reportedly tortured—for writing anti-government graffiti on a wall. The protests were peaceful to begin with, calling for the release of the children, democracy and greater freedom for people in the country. The government responded angrily, and on March 18, 2011, the army opened fire on protesters, killing four people. The following day, they shot at mourners at the victims’ funerals, killing another person. Continued on page 50

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People were shocked and angry at what had happened and, according to CNN, soon the unrest spread to other parts of the country. Jayson Quilondrino, a freshman social work major from the Philippines, has a father in the military. He said he has heard stories about war and violence. “There are a lot of cases of decapitated bodies, sickness and graphic images that I have heard about war from him, and it is sad. Especially in Syria because it was the government’s fault,” said Quilondrino. Activists and the United Nations told ABC News the violence escalated due to the rise of the jihadist militant group Islamic State, known as ISIS and IS in western media. As of June 2013, the United Nations reported the civil war had caused 90,000 deaths in Syria. By August 2015, that figure had climbed to 250,000. The conflict, reported CNN, has caused numerous war crimes, including murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearances. IS has also been accused by the United Nations of waging a campaign of terror. It has inflicted severe punishments on those who transgress or refuse to accept its rules, including hundreds of public executions and amputations. Its fighters have also carried out mass killings of rival armed groups, members of the security forces and religious minorities, and beheaded hostages, including several Westerners, according to CNN. Almost five years after it began, the full-blown civil war has killed more than 220,000 people, half of whom are believed to be civilians. Bombings are destroying crowded cities and horrific human rights violations are widespread. Basic necessities like food and medical care are sparse. The United Nations estimates 6.6 million people are internally displaced. “It is heartbreaking to see how much they are suffering because so many of the Syrians flee the country everyday,” said Gayla Prakash, a freshman hospitality and tourism major from Fiji. She explained that a home and country is supposed provide peace and safety to its residents. “I hope that other countries can learn from this and avoid making the same mistake,” added Prakash. The most recent statistics on CNN reported thousands of Syrians flee their country every day. They often decide to finally escape after seeing their neighborhoods bombed or family members killed. Families reportedly walk for miles through the night to avoid being shot by snipers or being caught by soldiers who will kidnap young men to fight for the regime. The United Nations predicts there could be 4.7 million registered Syrian refugees by the end of 2016 – the worst exodus since the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago. According to the United Nations, more than half of all Syrian refugees are under the age of 18. Most have been out of school for months, if not years. 50

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This statistic was mentioned in the LDS General Women’s Conference on March 26. It was followed by a plea from Relief Society General President Linda K. Burton. “Serve the refugees living in your neighborhoods and communities,” she said. Humanitarian organizations, including Mercy Corps, are partnering with the United Nations, using both private contributions and funding from the international community to actively address the needs of Syrians caught in this disaster. Eve Wang, a freshman biomedical major from China, said she was grateful for the organizations and efforts to help the refugees but thinks more must be done. “It is sad to think that while we are enjoying our lives, many are suffering. We should do something about it.” Burton explained what church members, especially sisters, can do. “These individuals have undergone tremendous difficulties and are starting over in new countries and cultures. While there are sometimes organizations that help them with a place to live and basic necessities, what they need is a friend and ally who can help them adjust to their new home, a person who can help them learn the language, understand the systems, and feel connected.” The church has launched iwasastranger.lds.org to facilitate relief efforts to refugees. Elder Patrick Kearon also addressed this issue during the April 2016 General Conference. According to Deseret News, he said, “the Savior knows how it feels to be a refugee — He was one.” Throughout His life, Christ was threatened and in danger until He “ultimately [submitted] to the designs of evil men who had plotted His death. Perhaps, then, it is all the more remarkable to us that He repeatedly taught us to love one another, to love as He loves, to love our neighbor as ourselves.” Elder Kearon has been aided the refugee relief effor in Europe. “We have found refuge. Let us come out from our safe places and share with them, from our abundance, hope for a brighter future, faith in God and in our fellow man, and love that sees beyond cultural and ideological differences to the glorious truth that we are all children of our Father in heaven,” he said. As stated in CNN, the majority of Syrian refugees are living in Jordan and Lebanon, where since 2012 Mercy Corps has helped families meet basic needs and find employment. More Syrians escaped into northern Iraq at a newly opened border crossing. An increasing number of Syrian refugees are fleeing across the border into Turkey, overwhelming urban host communities and creating new cultural tensions. Hundreds of thousands of refugees are also attempting the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean Sea from Turkey to Greece, hoping to find a better future in Europe. Not all of them make it across alive, according to New York Times.

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The Father, Part I of III Alma closed the door to the room with all caution since his wife was sleeping already. The labor of the day had kept him up for too long. Again. By the light of a tiny candle, he walked towards the bed. He did not dare sit down, for he felt his strength fading already. The weight he felt on his shoulders pressed him to his knees. Calluses had built there, witnessing to the many hours of wrestling in prayer. This night seemed to be one of those again. Alma tried to pronounce the fighting feelings in his mind and heart, but no tongue was able to give them words. He thought of his calling, the apostasy of the church, his fading health, and foremost his family – his beloved son. When he finally managed to focus on this major wound in his soul, the agony seemed to press against him from all sides, trapping him in a prison. “Father, who art in heaven,” he whispered, soundless. “I know I should not feel hopeless. I know that thou lovest all mankind. I know

that thou hast a plan for my son also. I just …” He paused, unable to piece the feelings of despair in syllables. “I just – can’t – see – it.” Alma’s voice was like dry wind blowing through a hollow tree. Again his mind was cast to the crimes his son had committed. He saw Alma, a face like unto his own over 30 years ago, standing tall and strong in his youth. A man with ambitions, talents and influence. A man with a vision. He saw him destroying the church. The pictures in front of Alma’s eyes started to blur with tears and memories of his own youth. He had been there. A man with aims, following the drives of his God, Mammon, and the desires of his weak, now decaying flesh. “Why, God? Why must my son fall into the same trap?” Words unspoken, rooted deep in the foundations of his soul burst from his aged lips. “And I have no way of saving him!” The candle had burned to the metal.

Alma pondered, once more, the way he had been delivered. There was no praise to himself. He had been bound firmly with the chains of hell and there was only one power in position to break those bonds. Without the words of the prophet Abinadi, cutting like a sword through the deceptions in his mind, he would still be a puppet of the evil King Noah. “God, thou hast delivered me. I can’t deliver my son. I have raised him to be a man of integrity. I have corrected him when he would leave the path of righteousness. As the years went on and he wandered farther, I stood up for truth in all love I was able to muster. “Father, I have come to the end of all my influence. My son has left thy path. He no longer walks towards thy kingdom. I have given him as much of an example as I was able to. I can go no further. “Is this the punishment for the sins of my youth?” He knew how foolish Continued on page 54

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this thought was, but he couldn’t contain his pain. As he had learned ever since his own conversion, he tried to use this pain to come closer to the Savior. “If it be possible, Father, pour his sins upon my head.” Alma also knew this to be impossible and unnecessary. Christ had suffered all. Accepting that his son had slipped from beneath his stewardship was his last trial. “Father, with all the faculty of faith in mind and spirit and all strength still remaining in my dying body, I plead with thee, bring my son Alma to the knowledge of the truth!” Alma felt tears drop from off his chin onto his folded hands, filling the wrinkles of skin marked by years of labor. “Father, if there is anything else I can do, I beg thee, tell me!” Then he waited. Unable to sleep and unable to further wrestle with the Lord, he simply waited. It was in that moment when the candle went out. The room fell in darkness. Alma could see the thin line of smoke fill the room with the characteristic scent. The last spark faded. There was no answer, no feeling, no light. Nothing. Alma closed his eyes, waiting. Going through sour repentance himself, fleeing from the wrath of a king, being persecuted for his faith – all those trials he had survived. God had found one superior to them. His wayward son was a pain more severe than any of them.

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One thing Alma had learned through all these afflictions: God’s timetable was a different from his. So he waited, unable to sleep, unable to get out of the kneeling position, unable to stop pleading for his son. Patience was the last thing he was able to give. Suddenly he saw God. There he stood, the Father of all. A strong, tall man. A face full of love and compassion. Alma saw God – and then himself. Two fathers pleading for a son. The moment he understood, a peace flooded into him like water from a broken dam. God was in the same position as he was. He was pleading for Alma, the son, too. He knew every step of this young man, observed every sin, saw every thought. And He, the Greatest of all, was powerless as well in face of his son’s agency. God loved His son so much, he would accept him going down to hell. He should respect his son’s freedom in same manner. As this light began to fill Alma from within, illuminating all the spiritual world around, silent words flowed with them. Love him,

Alma. Love him unconditionally.

Alma understood. It was all he could do. Changing others had never been his duty. The spirit working through his testimony had always been the soul-grinding tool for change. Change in himself and the ones he had taught. Peace radiated from a place deep within Alma’s chest. Words from heaven fell.

Your son is in my hands. Stand still and see my work unfurl.

“Suddenly he saw God.There he stood, the Father of all. A strong, tall man. A face full of love and compassion.”

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