April 5, 2012

April 5, 2012

Ke Alaka i Volume 99: Issue 11

THE LEADER

Beauty defined Week of events highlight true beauty 6

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April 5, 2012 • Volume 99: Issue 11 Kent carollo

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Students enjoy a speaker presentation and free dinner on March 29 and explore the true meaning of beauty. Photo by Bart Jolley

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Danielle Hitz gives a mock lesson about fairytale princes and princesses in her education class. She will be the student speaker at Commencement on April 14 in the Cannon Activities Center. Photo by Phil Andrus

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BYUHSA’s closing social themed “Toon It Out” (Cartoon themed) will take place in the Aloha Center Ballroom at 8:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Honor Code enforced.

Easter Sunday is all day. Happy Easter!

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There will be a free Chamber Orchestra Concert on April 10 in the McKay Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

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“T he a dversar y desires t h a t we be c omplacent and cas u a l in t h e obser vance of comman d m e n t s . H e knows t h at will limit our bles s ing s a nd protections and whe n we a re i n su c h a condition, we a re in h is power. Satan has f ound t ha t h e h a s more success in leadin g u s d own the pa t h of destr uction t h rou g h the u se of little lies.”

-Al l en Walker said in his d evot ion a l a ddress on Apr il 3.

“When it comes to hatin g, go s s ip i ng, i gno r ing, r idiculin g, ho ld i ng gr u dges or wanting t o ca u s e ha r m--please apply the f o llowin g : S top i t.”

-Presi dent D ieter F. Uc h t d o rf s a id i n t he 1 82nd Annual Gen e ra l Co n f erenc e on Apr il 1.

“When it comes to eter n a l va r i ti es, most of the ques t io n s a n d conc er ns of daily living a re re a lly ra t her t r ivial.”

-Presi dent T homas S. M o n s o n s a id i n t he 1 82nd Annual Gen e ra l Co n f erenc e on Apr il 1.

Actors, Jennifer Lawrence , (left) and Liam Hemsworth, (right) act out a scene from the Hunger Games film. Photo by AP

‘Hunger Games’ has 3rd most-lucrative debut Students from BYU-Hawaii sacrificed sleep and time to attend the “Hunger Games” midnight showing on March 23, viewing the long-awaited film adaptation at theaters all over the island. Along with “Hunger Games” book fans from around the island, students from BYUH flocked eagerly to movie theaters, excited and anxious to see literature brought to life. Even some of those who had not read the books were present to see costumed fans lining up at the ticket line. The highly anticipated film left very few disappointed with the book-to-screen translation.

Devin Young, a freshman in international cultural studies and world languages from Washington, said, “I read the book and I wanted to be one of the first people to see it. The people [at the theater] were crazy. They were all dressed up. I felt under dressed, but it was a lot of fun. There was one girl who was dressed up as the perfect Effie ... I couldn’t choose a favorite part. I loved all of it.”

“Hunger Games” filled fan appetites with and earned $155 million opening weekend. That puts it near the top of the domestic record book.

The film’s opening marks the third-best debut ever as far as revenue is concerned. It came behind the $169.2 million opening for last year’s Harry Potter finale, and the $158.4 million opening of 2008’s “The Dark Knight.”

“Hunger Games” set a revenue record for a non-sequel, taking in more than twice what the first “Twilight” movie did with its $69.6 million opening weekend.

Jana Howard, a freshman from Alaska in ICS, said of the crowd at the theater on Thursday, “I saw the entire cast of the ‘Very Potter Musical’ there, and they were all dressed up. One girl dressed up like Effie. She was perfect.”

Adrienne Cardoza, a sophomore in TESOL from Ohio, said, “I wanted to go because I read the books and they are awesome.

And I love midnight showings because they are more fun than regular showings. The people there are the people who are passionate about the series, so you don’t get made fun of for being excited. I liked how they portrayed the characters from the Capitol. I wasn’t sure what they were going to do, but I think they did a good job.”

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of PCC food and beverage, spoke after the musical presentation. Funaki expressed, “I feel today a special spirit of connectedness.

I do believe that the occasion this day has given me the opportunity of connectedness, the feeling that I am part of the house of King Tupou .... It gives me personally a great feeling that we are united, not just by culture, but also by the gospel. We’re here in common reason and purpose.” Unga expressed her gratefulness to all PCC employees for their support at the event.

The devotional also included “Fakapangai,” a traditional gift presentation on behalf of Mafi Fakapotu, a Tongan name given by the King to President Von Orgill, PCC President. PCC employees carried gifts as an offering to the government of Tonga, which was represented by the Tongan Consulate, Annie Kaneshiro. “Tukupale” or the wreaths presentation, followed the giving of gifts.

The BYUH Tongan Chapter offered “Ha’amo,” a ritual in which baskets of Tongan students and community members remember Tongan King Tupou V at a memorial service at PCC. Photo Courtesy of Tevita Ka’ili foods were carried by the students on their shoulders and distributed to the different “isdevotional . . .This is a mourning period.

I lands” at PCC. A torch lighting ritual called Memorial service for decided to show how we support our leader. “Tupakapakanava” was also performed at 6 King Tupou V at PCC As a Tongan Island manager, I take the p.m. that night. Bishop Moti Taumoepeau The BYUH Tongan Student Chapter and responsibility of sharing what the King did explained the importance of the ritual; “The Polynesian Cultural Center employees visited with the PCC,” he added. lighting of the torch in the evening is done the PCC Tongan Village last week for a

Following the invocation, Dr. Tevita not only to guide the soul back home, but to memorial service honoring the death of King Ka’ili, a professor in anthropology at BYUH, keep the evil spirits away.”

Siaosi Tupou V. presented a short biography of King Tupou

Leinaala Ahonima, a junior in

The funeral ceremony included both elementary education from Tonga who was “It gives me personally a the Tongan traditional rituals and Chrispresent at the event, said, “I feel very united tian rites. Attendees wore black, and most great feeling that we are with the Tongans. This death brought us Tongans wore their traditional woven mats united, not just by culture, but together to show respect to the King.” wrapped around their waists to show their

Ana Niutupuivaha, a senior in also by the gospel.” respect and mourning for the royal family. A political science from Tonga, said, “[The - Dr. Inoke Funaki large picture of the deceased King was placed ceremony] is a wonderful opportunity to be V and his achievements. “King Tupou is before a small hut decorated with wreaths, reminded of my culture, to take the legacy of known as a king of flesh and essence,” he mats, flowers and large purple ribbons. respect and love of my culture.”

Fasi Tovo, the manager of the PCC said. He also explained how the king demon- Nesi Latu, a junior in psychology strated kindness to LDS Church members.

Tongan Village and the conductor of the from Tonga, said, “I feel that I’m at home.

The Tongan Student Chapter sang I get to feel the importance of culture, and event, welcomed the guests and explained the significance of the devotional. “For those who “Lead Kindly Light” in their language follow- no matter how far we are from home, I still cannot go to Tonga, we pay our respect and ing Ka’ili’s talk. Dr. Inoke Funaki, a profesget to value what we have. I feel happy to be sor in psychology, and Fifita Unga, director our love to the Royal family by doing this part of our tradition.”

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Invisible Children reps speak out about Kony

brothers and sisters.” Bergaust spent hours speaking with the representatives of Invisible Children and was very touched with the mission of the organization. She shared, Invisible Children representatives shared the “The cause of this organization is related to the gospel. We are always told to love one Kony 2012 film with members of the BYUanother and serve our brothers and sisters. It Hawaii audience at the BYUHSA-sponsored is our duty to help our brothers and sisters in Invisible Children Information Session on Africa. Although we are not affected directly, March 29. we need to help.” She wanted this event to

One of team members from make people aware and know that they are Northern Uganda named Papita, shared his not expected to donate all their money. But experience and why he decided to come to the United States to promote the fight against she would invite them to be informed on the issue and spread the word, especially to Joseph Kony. “We want everybody to take action,” he said. “We are trying to make this policy makers.

Lauren Aguilar, a senior in intermission a reality. Take action against Joseph Kony by knowing exactly why you are doing national cultural studies from Utah and the it. Together we can stop Kony. Together we senior vice president of the BYUHSA service and learning committee, said, “A lot of can protect those children from him.” people want to make a difference so it’s nice

Lauren Bergaust, the BYUHSA service executive director and a sophomore in to have actual representatives of the organization come and talk to students. As far as international cultural studies from Georgia, service, we try to offer students with opportusaid, “It is our duty to help one another as

Invisible Children representative, Papita, speaks at forum. Photo by Bart Jolley

nities to help their community, but we want to promote international and student service as well.” Aguilar said the Invisible Children events are always a big hit with students. The university is so internationally diverse, these kinds of event attract those interested in international humanitarian aid and education.

Sara Jane, a representative of the Invisible Children organization shared, “There are so many ways for you to turn your emotions into action. Bring this Invisible Children conversation off of Facebook and into real life. Reach out to your local policy makers and be the best advocates you can. Dig a little deeper and learn as much as you can.”

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beau•ty (’byu-te) n.

1: the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit : loveliness

TRUE

Beauty

2: a beautiful person or thing; especially a beautiful woman

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3: a particularly graceful, ornamental, or excellent quality 4: a brilliant, extreme, or egregious example or instance <that mistake was a beauty>

Sister Lee, a service missionary, encourages students to discover the true meaning of beauty. Photo by Bart Jolley

Ross Barton, a junior in biology from Kapule, Hawaii, said, Beauty Week helps students create “True beauty is knowing who you are, and knowing your potential as their own definition of True Beauty a child of God.” Men and women on campus came together last week to better understand and share their opinions of true beauty. True Beauty Week is a newly established activity that was carefully planned and designed with students in mind.

Beginning last Tuesday, March 27, students could attend a video presentation and express their ideas on true beauty. Free yoga lessons and healthy food were provided on Wednesday, March 28, and a free dinner and speaking presentation welcomed as many students as seats would allow in Aloha Center Rm. 155.

Kaylee Huchendorf, a freshman in ICS from Idaho, worked with fellow students to make these activities a reality. “It really upsets me how women are minimized and objectified sometimes. The whole purpose of True Beauty Week, and it’s kind of my life passion, is to fight that stigmatism and help women better understand their true worth; and help men recognize the worth of women as well,” said Huchendorf.

“People really loved it I think. It was great to hear responses from people when we asked them what their idea of true beauty is. We had over 300 people participate in some way or another, and I hope that we can do this again and really improve it and turn it into something that people notice and look forward to,” Huchendorf continued.

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He continued explaining the difference between true beauty and outward beauty and how knowledge and understanding truly make someone beautiful. He said, “We are sons and daughters of God and we can become like him. When you understand that, you are doing your best and there is nothing that can stop you. True beauty is who you are, and who you are meant to be.”

Students like Barton had the opportunity to express what they felt to be true beauty by adding to a paper mural set up in the Aloha Center. The mural, made of slips of paper with individual definitions of what real beauty is, spelled out the word beauty.

My definition of true beauty is any light of goodness that can radiate from anything—from a painting, or music, or from a person’s face. It is just being good and pure and wholesome,” said Huchendorf with a smile.

The highlight and finale of the week was the free dinner held in celebration of the beauty on the BYUH campus. Speakers including members of the David O. Mckay Center of Intercultural Understanding, who organized the event as part of their be the change project, as well as service missionary, Sister Lee.

More than 40 students attended the finale of beauty week.

The point of the beauty dinner was “to get people to ask why we spend so much time and put so much value on what people look like,” said Huchendorf.

Huchendorf and her crew spent hours planning and preparing for the event. Sister Lee, one of the Office of Honor missionaries, was the guest speaker. Students sat and ate a spaghetti dinner while they listened to what she said. The point of the talk was some people are born pretty, but you have to achieve being beautiful. She even gave five steps as to how that was possible.

Live Pure

Be Grateful Focus on your Gifts Read the Book of Mormon daily Smile

Sister Lee promised that if people do those five things every day, their struggles with self esteem will go away or be diminished. She said, “If we constantly worry about how we look, we are selfishly forgetting God’s other children and that is Satan’s plan.” Later she said, “We forget that we are divine.

Beauty is reflecting our Savior through our eyes and soul.”

Trezlyn Bartschi, a junior majoring in EXS from Idaho, was in attendance. She said, “It was inspiring and well done. This is something we all need to remember. You actually can’t be reminded enough because the world makes us forget every day.”

Organizers of the week’s activities hope to improve their designs and continue into future semesters with a lecture series and discussion panel. Current student feedback shows not only that the operation seemed to be a success thus far, but also an increased general understanding of beauty that goes more than skin deep.

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Students share their idea of true beauty. Photo by Bart Jolley

Hard work pays off for Commencement Speaker Summa Cum Laude grad said she always does her best

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anielle Hitz, an elementary education major from Boise, Idaho, was chosen to speak at the April 14, 2012 commencement ceremony. Approximately 430 students from as many as 72 nations will be graduating at the commencement exercises that begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Cannon Activities Center.

When Hitz got the call asking her to make an appointment from Irene Lesuma, administrative assistant to Academic Vice President Max Checketts, she was nervous. “I consider myself shy and quiet… I was shocked when I was told I was chosen,” said Hitz.

She was assured she wasn’t in trouble, but panicked and texted her husband for reassurance. During her meeting with Checketts, she was informed that she had been selected as the student speaker for the April graduation.

After studying at BYU-Hawaii for the past two years, Hitz said she has developed a new sense of confidence. “I feel like a differ-

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ent person as a I leave here than when I came. Since I’ve come here, it has given me more confidence to do things that I never thought I could,” she said. “Coming out here was hard because it’s so far away from my family.” Living in TVA helped Hitz feel like a part of a community, she said.

Her husband has been one influence that has helped her develop more balance and confidence since moving to Hawaii. David Hitz, husband of Danielle Hitz, said “[Danielle] is an amazing woman. She’s the type that would work tirelessly to help another out, and still feel like she hasn’t done enough at the end of the day.” Danielle and David are going on two years of marriage.

“My teachers were confident in me and my work. Brother Chowen complimented my work and helped me realize that I can do great things.”

Dr. Brent Chown, assistant professor in the BYUH School

“I hate knowing that I haven’t done my best on something. I hate being lazy. It drives me crazy. I don’t sleep in anymore because there are so many other things I could be doing.” of education, said of Hitz: “She is a very open and teachable person, and that openness really helps because our goal is to help create good teachers; people who can take the skills and use them once they leave school. When she was asked to help different students or switch work groups on different assignments, she was always willing. She always had assignments done on time and to the best of her ability.”

Hitz attended her first two years of college at BYU-Provo and came to BYU-Hawaii after being married to her husband, David.

“After praying about the decision, we felt like we needed to go to a church school, and we both got accepted here, so we came soon after we got married.” said Hitz.

Hitz is considered by those who know her as a hard worker.

“I hate knowing that I haven’t done my best on something. I hate being lazy. It drives me crazy. I don’t sleep in anymore because there are so many other things I could be doing.” Some of Hitz’s hobbies include long boarding with her husband, sewing, and learning to bake. She is the oldest of five children.

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Elaine S. Dalton to address graduates

Opposite page: Danielle Hitz will be the commencement speaker for April graduation. Above: Hitz and her husband David skating.

Photos by Phil Andrus

better, this biography can be found online at lds.org: Sister Dalton was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University. She married Stephen E. Dalton in the Graduates and students alike who Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of five sons and one daughter and the grandparattend Graduaents of 16 grandchildren. tion on Saturday, Prior to her calling as the Young April 14 will hear Women general president, she served as both from this year’s first and second counselor in the Young commencement Women general presidency. Prior to this serPhoto by lds.org speaker and Genvice she served on the Young Women general eral Young Women President Elaine S. board for five years.

Dalton.

Sister Dalton enjoys running and hiking with

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her family and dancing with her granddaughters. She loves to read, especially the scriptures, and she loves the Lord. Her favorite scripture and life’s motto is found in Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

With the experience of sharing inspirational messages on several occasions, including yearly General Conference messages since 2003, Sister Dalton will be a pleasure to welcome to the beautiful BYU-Hawaii campus.

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Akin Clothing takes on the global effort ICS senior Ben Howells and team help school children get uniforms

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“Things are really moving. It’s blowing up,” muses BYU-Hawaii student Ben Howells, founder of Akin Clothing, a developing company focused on providing school uniforms to underprivileged children across the globe.

“I got the idea from my cultures of Latin America class,” said Howells. “I watched a documentary about kids in Bolivia that work in mines and support their families. They use a big chunk of money to pay for their school uniforms. I remember thinking, ‘Man, it seems so stupid that something so simple could stop a kid from going to school’.”

Howells, a senior in ICS communications, never thought an idea like his would turn into a global company making a big difference. He clarifies: “Now it’s not worldwide, but there are people all over the world showing interest. This is getting big. It started as an idea a few months ago and it’s incredible how much it’s growing.”

The Akin team, led by Howells, won first place at the BYU-Hawaii Empower

Your Dreams Conference but gave their firstplace check to the second place winners. “I just felt like, I know those guys and they’re good guys,” commented Howells bashfully. “I really believe in what they’re doing. We’re in the same business of empowering people. I felt that they could really use the money, and that’s what BYU-Hawaii should be about. If a few thousand dollars could help them out, that’s what I wanted to do.”

Getting Howells to acknowledge his team’s win was like pulling teeth, but he finally admitted, “Winning was confidence in the company, it made it more of a real thing. You have your own good ideas but when other people believe in it, you know it’s good.” He was quick to follow up with an explanation of what happened, saying, “It wasn’t supposed to be a public announcement! I told Brother Tanner as an aside, and then next thing I know he’s on the mic and goes, ‘Ben has an announcement to make.’

I didn’t expect the reaction that we got.

Everyone was crying, we got a big standing ovation.”

Did Howells cry? “No,” he laughs.

“Well, no. I mean I was just overwhelmed.

People have contacted us from Romania, Italy, the Philippines, China--all over the world. They’re all wanting to help.”

The charming Englishman chuckled at the suggestion of global fame. Turning a hue of pink, he continued talking about the early stages of turning his dreams into a reality. “In my actual bank account I had seven dollars. Some friends helped out with funding, and it was self-sustaining from there.”

Howells said that he looked to the church welfare program for inspiration on how to develop the business model for Akin. “It’s important for the kids earn it, you know? People buy a shirt, they get a shirt, and the kids get uniforms.” Children conduct service projects, planned by themselves and specific to their region as an exchange for the uniforms.

Akin makes a point to work with local individuals in their target regions. “The nice thing is that there are so many contacts through BYU-Hawaii,” said Howells. “We find a region, we contact the local people and they tell us the school and the area. We determine the number of students, how much a school uniform costs per kid, design a bunch

“The day we gave out uniforms was the best day of my life. I didn’t even know if any of the kids were going to show up, but they did, and they were so happy. It was the most touching experience. I just basically decided in Peru, ‘I’m gonna do this forever’.”

-Ben Howells of shirts, then we go over to the country and buy the uniforms from local businesses.” All student uniforms are ordered and manufactured in the region of the school. The Akin shirts for purchase are all printed in Laie.

Howells broke down the process of executing the service project and uniform exchange, saying, “We get the school together and have them do a service project.

The local people explain what’s going on and they choose their own service project. For example, in Peru they planted trees in the village. We make it a point to make the day about them.”

“The goal is to empower everyone as much as possible and then we get out of

there!” laughs Howells. “We follow up with the schools, we’ve got locals working to replenish the supply of uniforms when the time comes. Once the model is done, we’ll never need to leave Hawaii. We’ve got graduates that are the ‘locals’ that live in areas where uniforms are needed. They’ll work from their home countries and regions and we’ll provide funding.”

The word “akin” means bloodrelated or something of similar nature. “We wanted to create a feeling of people helping people around the world,” said Howells.

“Our logo includes a Kukui Tree leaf and the Kukui Tree is the Hawaii state tree. It symbolizes light.”

When asked about his favorite moment of the journey so far, Howells remarked, “The day we gave out uniforms was the best day of my life. I didn’t even know if any of the kids were going to show up, but they did, and they were so happy. It was the most touching experience. I just basically decided in Peru, ‘I’m gonna do this forever’.”

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Opposite Page: A child shows thanks to Howells for his uniform donation in Peru.

Below Left: Howells with beneficiaries of his company. Below Right: Ben Howells. Photos courtesy of Ben Howells

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ven though Tialei Wesley Scanlan is looking forward to graduating in April, she said she will always treasure the time that she had at BYU-Hawaii. Scanlan, a senior in accounting from Laie, will begin working for the Deltoitte in Honolulu, the No. 1 accounting firm in the United States, after she graduates.

Scanlan said she chose BYUH because of its convenient location to her home and its smaller class sizes. “I love BYU-Hawaii because you’re not just a number,” she said. “I love the atmosphere here. You get to know your classmates and professors more than any other university.”

She also said she enjoyed being part of a multicultural school. “I like how BYUHawaii is culturally diverse. It gives us the opportunity to learn about other cultures and make friends with different people.”

Scanlan encouraged current BYUH

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Grad says take advantage of all opportunities at BYUH Tialei Scanlan will graduate in April. She will begin working at Deltoitte in Honolulu after she completes her education. Photo by Dewey Keithly

students to get involved. “Be active in organizations, clubs and activities,” she said.

“Enjoy your time while you’re here because it goes by really fast.” She also gave the advice, “Don’t stress out too much. Take advantage

“Enjoy your time while you’re here because it goes by really fast.”

-Tialei Scanlan of the opportunities that the school gives.”

While attending BYUH, Scanlan was able to participate with the Concert Choir to Hong Kong and Taiwan in May of 2010.

She recalled, “It was amazing to bring peace through singing and help touch

people’s lives with music. It was also fun exploring new countries.”

Throughout her four years at BYUH, she said he was able to participate in Culture Night for Samoan Club, work for the Polynesian Cultural Center at Photo Poly and the Cashier’s Office, and be a teaching assistant for the Business Management Department. While in Samoan Club, Scanlan was able to meet her eternal companion, Spencer Scanlan.

When she is not working or in school, Scanlan said she enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, going to the beach, singing loudly, watching movies, and making ceramics. Scanlan looks forward to the future with fond memories of her schooling at BYUH. She said, “I am excited for the next phase of my life and I am grateful to have attended BYU-Hawaii.”

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Plays give students directing and acting experience

“Porcelain and Pink,” directed

by J.B. Malthus and featuring Elizabeth Steininger, Sarah Christiensen, and Axel Diaz, was a delightfully scandalous scene, which takes place in a bathroom between two After a semester of preparation, hard work, very different sisters and a mysterious man, and creativity, BYU-Hawaii’s directing and who ended up being the secret love interest acting classes came together to produce a of one of the two women. night of One-Act Plays on March 27 and 28.

“An Empty Space,” directed by Held in the auditorium, the event was free Tracy Perez and performed by Camron and gave people an opportunity to see the di- Stockford and Liana Tan, was a soberversity of the Fine Arts students on campus. ing piece about the meeting of a recently

“Where Have All the Lightning divorced couple.

Bugs Gone,” directed by Belinda Ence and

Jake Everts, a junior ICS major performed by Matt Maris and Taylor Aiono, from California, attended the One-Act Plays portrayed the humor of young love. It was on Wednesday. “I didn’t see the first one, communicated through a letter from a young but I really liked how, in ‘A Pair of Lunatics,’ woman to a young man gone to war. both of the characters did a great job switch “A Pair of Lunatics,” directed by ing between talking rationally to the audience Sarah Christensen and performed by Alex and turning back to each other and acting Denney and Catherine Gore, entertained crazy. I also really liked, in ‘Here We Are,’ the audience with situational irony as two how the actors really captured well the little completely sane people act crazy because they struggles and things that can bother you in a believe the other is mentally insane. relationship and dramatized it in such a way

“Here We Are,” directed by Doro- that it was really comical. thy Parker and featuring Cherisse Lemmon

“Porcelain and Pink was funny, beand Isikeli Turaga, was a humorous scene cause Elizabeth did a great job of being nonabout a the squabbles of two newlyweds sit- chalant and care-free, and it was played so ting together on a train heading to New York perfectly when the audience realized that the for their honeymoon. man she was talking to was the one that the

other sister was waiting for. It was priceless.

The last one was sad, but they did a great job not going over the top but really acting like a divorced couple would. You could feel the tension there as if it were real. I think it was some of the best acting of the night.”

Denney, a junior in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in film and theater from Virginia, performed in the scene “A Pair of Lunatics.” Denney said he did a lot of research on his character and the play in order to prepare for the performance.

Christensen, a junior vocal performance major from Taiwan, who directed Denney and Gore in “A Pair of Lunatics” and acted in “Porcelain and Pink,” said, “From this experience, I learned that being a director is very difficult. I have a lot more respect for directors now than I did when I was just an actor. I definitely won’t talk backstage anymore, that’s for sure.

“I’ll always consider the director now when I’m on stage, and when I’m directing, I’ll try to communicate well with my actors, because it’s all about the relationship between the director and the actors. You can react better to one another when you make an attempt to really understand each other.”

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Hiker killed after boulder dislodges and he fell 150 feet

down, taking Merrell down the almost vertical cliff side with it.

“I feel bad that the guy died, but it doesn’t affect me as far as hiking goes... I am not afraid of hiking,” said Sarah Christensen, a junior in vocal performance from Taiwan.

Leslie Merrell, a carpenter and widower with two teenage daughters,

Merrell’s body became wedged into the mountain, which was killed when he fell 150 feet while hiking an unofficial trail commonly known as Bear Claw. Merrell was an avid hiker, and was with a prevented him from falling hundreds of feet further down the summit. Merrell fell shortly after 12:30 p.m., Honolulu Fire Department group of 11 people when he fell, according to Hawaii News Now. reached the body at about 2 p.m., and said they found “no obvious

“It affects me because it really brings up the safety implications you have to take into account when going on these sort of hikes,” signs of life,” according to Honolulu Star Advertiser. The remaining said Daniel Wade, a freshman from Michigan majoring in supply chain hikers were evacuated from the ridge via helicopter. No other injuries were reported. management. “I think stories like these scare you to the point where Austin Waite, a freshman in biochemistry from Indiana you really consider whether or not you want to go on a hike that dif- said, “This would not affect whether or not I still go hiking, because, ficult.” as a hiker, you have to understand that that’s a risk you take, and so

Police told Hawaii News Now that Merrell and the four people from the group with him, were about to finish their climb and if you’re going to do a tougher hike, then you should be prepared.

You shouldn’t throw yourself into something.” join the other seven hikers, when Merrell grabbed a boulder to pull - C amron St ockford himself up to the next level. The boulder he grabbed dislodged and fell April 5, 2012

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Mormon Volunteerism Highlighted in New Study According to a recent research study, Latter-day Saints are holding up to the ideal, “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.” The university hopes to educate its students and prepare them to reach out and use their knowledge to build the kingdom of God. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leaders and active members share common interest of reaching out and serving others.

The study was conducted by University of Pennsylvania professor Ram Cnaan and fellow researchers Van Evans and Daniel W. Curtis by surveying 2,664 church attending Latter-day Saints living across the United States. The research concluded that “active Latterday Saints volunteer and donate significantly more than the average American and are even more generous in time and money than the upper quintile of religious people in America”.

“It [service] is an infectious action; there are no limits, rules, or possible side effects. It is what it is,” said Carla Paul, a senior in social work from Maryland, as she expressed her personal feelings about service and how her membership in the LDS Church has influenced her willingness to serve. Paul said, “I love to serve. It is the blood in my veins.” Paul has had experiences in her life where she was given service through the willingness of others, and she said, “I know how it feels to be without and that is enough motivation for me to give almost my whole self to those in need.” Paul is continually engaged with service as she serves as the president of Social Work Student Association and executive director in BYUHSA Service.

Sioasi Hala’ufia, senior political science major from California, also expressed his love for service. He said realizing how much service he has been given led to his desire to get involved in service and helping others as much as he could. Hala’ufia is currently the junior vice president for BYUHSA Service and Learning and is grateful for his opportunity to help create service projects. Hala’ufia emphasized his great love and appreciation for his aunt and uncle who really taught him the importance to serve through their own willingness to serve. Hala’ufia said, “Service is a way of life and through small and simple things can make a huge difference in people’s lives.”

According to the research done in the study, an active Latter-day Saint will volunteer approximately 427.9 hours annually compared to the 48 hours annually of the average American. They

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Average number of service hours donated annually by an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also indicated Latter-day Saint members make considerable charitable donations. In addition to the tithing donations, an active Latter-day Saint donates an average of $1,171 to non-church related charitable causes per year and donates $650 to the church’s social welfare program.

The researchers have concluded that “overall we found that [Latter-day Saints] are the most pro-social members of the American society. Regardless of where they live, they are generous with their time and money.”

Both Paul and Hala’ufia commented on how their membership as a Latter-day Saint has influence their willingness to serve.

Paul said, “As a member of the church, I understand every person’s worth and no matter what the circumstances are, we are all God’s children.” She continued, “Being a member helped me see that we are instruments unto the Lord and we have been entrusted to serve one another.”

Hala’ufia mentioned how the principles and teachings from church leaders have really strengthened his testimony about the principle of service. He said, “When we do service to our fellow being, we truly are in the service of our God.” - Natalie Drew ery an d mo rm on Ne wsroom Above: BYUH students give local service during the Spirit of Aloha project on March 24. Photo by Bart Jolley.

Brass Ensemble and University Chorale’s rendition of ‘Hey Jude’ gets standing ovation Featuring some of BYU-Hawaii’s musically talented students, the Brass Ensemble and University Chorale performed “A Lil’ Bit of This and A Lil’ Bit of That!” on Saturday, March 31.

It was a fun and entertaining musical display that started out with the Brass Ensemble lead by Dr. David Kammerer. The group played a variety of different styles of songs ranging from a classic piece like John Phillip Sousa’s “Washington Post” to a sultrier piece called “Angel Eyes,” which was arranged by BYUH senior Dylan McMurty, to the theme song from the popular video game, “The Legend of Zelda,” which was rearranged by senior Shaun Laqeretabua. The variety of the songs showed the high level of skill the performers in the Brass Ensemble had as well as keeping the audience on their toes as each song was unique and entertaining.

The University Chorale also did not disappoint. Elizabeth Kammerer directed the group of spirited singers putting on a show full of enthusiasm and fun. The choir’s first set consisted of music with uplifting messages like “Cantate Domino” and the second set had a bunch of familiar favorites. It was a great mix between upbeat and lively songs and slower and entrancing songs.

The concert ended with a grand finale with both the Brass Ensemble and the University Chorale joining together to perform The Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” It left the audience and performers all singing and dancing along, and at the very end, the audience gave the two groups a standing ovation.

Kaui Krueger, a senior vocal performance major from Maui, said he was there supporting his sister, Kea Krueger, who sang in the chorale. He raved about the concert saying, “I thoroughly enjoyed the concert from start to finish. The Brass Ensemble was haunting. The percussion was booming with excitement. The Chorale was purely spell-

binding. All in all every note that resounded in the auditorium was nothing shy of magical. Superb, just superb!”

Kai’anui Graham, an intercultural communication studies major from Kahuku, attended the concert and said he enjoyed it very much. Graham said, “It was really good.

I really enjoyed the concert. ‘Hey Jude’ was my favorite, especially Brother Kammerer; his voice was great.”

Marcus Christensen, an art major from Sanora, Calif., said of his experience in the singing in the chorale, that, “It is a great experience working with Sister Kammerer and the Chorale because we start the semester as a large group of individuals but by the send of the semester, we are like a family able to share our talents as one.”

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BYUH University Chorale performs at the March 31 concert with the Brass Ensemble.

Photo by Mei Yin

right amount of shooters, defensive guards, and our big guys inside were good. We found them from pick up basketball. We just picked guys that I thought would play the best together.” When asked about The nearly three-week long five-man basketball tournament ended last winning the tournament again this year Craig responded, “Big fish in week with heated games in the men’s and women’s brackets. CJ Ad- a small pond.”

Swishahouse took the top women’s slot led by Erin Dastrup amson and Craig Muirhead returned from last year’s winning men’s along with Kelsey Sparkman, Brittany Poling, Mary Afuhuanango, team to lead this year’s men’s team back to the top. Their team, the Kristen Hartley, Losa Pula, and Margaret Sekopua. They won their Renegades won their final game 84-54 in the top men’s division.

The turnout for the men’s bracket was big enough to allow final handily at 85-42 over the runner-ups.

“This tournament had the biggest turnout so far” said Britfor a top and bottom division. Along with Craig and CJ Brandon tany, a junior in EXS from California. “Four of the five girls that Peck, Daniel Lawer, Curtis Smith, Brandon Krout, Scott Pickering, played on our team were on the actual basketball team a couple years and Jordan Berardy made up the Renegades.

“We were more balanced this year” said CJ, a senior in IDS ago so they all knew each other. There were only three girls teams so from Florida. “Last year Craig was our only tall guy. This year I don’t that was the only downside. We just played a few games and that was it.” know what it was, some chemistry, but it was perfect. We had the -Nate P acke r

Intramural basketball: Renegades wins men’s title, Swishahouse take women’s

April 5, 2012

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More European Union changes to come, says Hungarian ambassador to students

should find everything that is a benefit to their country and have great communication.

A diplomat should be someone who tries to show that he is an expert of all things.”

Ambassador Balazs Bokor, Consul General Hungary’s relations in the European Union

Bokor said he attends meetings and of Hungary, spoke to a small audience of and with the United States. He stressed the responds to letters. During his professional students on Friday, March 30, expressing his importance of what democracy means within career, he has also been an ambassador of excitement to speak with them because they international relations. He posed the quesHungary to Syria, Lebanon and Cyprus. are part of international relations. tion, “Should we go fight for democracy and Kyle Poulter, a senior in politi “In this period of time, distance human rights?” and then answered, “Yes. It cal science from California, shared, “It was does not mean anything. Social media and is our duty. But when we do this, will we interesting hearing from someone with a long Facebook have brought us all together,” said support an aggressive opposing side?” He history of service to his country.... This was Bokor. Students shared their thoughts after added, “I can assure you that those calm informative and offered good insight into the hearing the ambassador speak about interna- years before the Cold War are over and now profession of a diplomat.” tional relations and his role as a diplomat. there are more serious and complicated inter- Heidi McFarland, a senior in politi Sara Ikonen, a senior in political national relations.” cal science from California, said, “This was science from Finland, said, “I really enjoyed

Additionally, Bokor shed some light insightful on the role of diplomacy and how listening to someone coming directly from on his role as a diplomat for Hungary, statit has evolved over time. It was interesting Europe. I learned there are going to be ing, “A diplomat represents his home country that he was a diplomat during Hungary’s changes in international relations, specifically in all areas. He is in charge of strengthening transition from a country that was comwithin the European Union. The condition of the relationship between the two countries. munist to a democracy. I like that he talked the euro affects all the countries within the I’m responsible to increase Hungarian ecoabout being open between people and culorganization and it creates a ripple effect.” nomic and trade activity and get investors tures as it is applicable here on campus and

Bokor shared the history concerning to go to Hungary.” He added, “A diplomat to the world.”

- GISE LLE RAMIREZ

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