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‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ Cast members say audiences were great 9
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Kuulei Akina dances in “The Secret of Dance” recital held in the McKay Auditorium on March 20. Nina Foster, BYU-Hawaii dance instructor, organized the event. For more on the recital, go to Pages 6 and 7. Photo by Monique Saenz.
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“Overa l l we f ound that [ La t t e rday S a i nts] are the mo s t p ros o cia l members of Amer ican s o cie t y. R e ga rdl ess of where they live, t h ey a re ver y generous with t h e ir t im e a nd money.” -F rom a University of Pe n n s y lva nia stu dy : “Called to Ser ve: T h e P ros o ci a l Behavior of Active La t t er- d ay S a i nt s.” “T hose who suf f ered th e im m ed ia te t ra gedies have hel d t he ir f a it h , a nd their brothers and s is t e rs throu ghout Japan … res p o n d e d wi th helping hands, wit h d o n a ti ons, w ith ser vice, wit h e n cou ra gemen t. It’s increased my f a it h a nd my determination t o t r y t o ser ve i n a similar way in t h e circu mst a nces of my lif e.” -El der D allin H. Oaks, d u r ing a recent visit to Japan ta lking a bou t how t he people respond e d t o the ea r thquake and tsuna m i t h a t str u c k on March 11, 20 11. “As we look heavenward , we inev i ta bly lear n of our re s p o n s ibili t y to reach outward.” -Presi dent T homas S. M o n s o n in a recent address, says ld s .org.
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In this July 31, 2006 file photo, members of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army are shown in the Congo. The group was lead by Kony, who has become a well-known name. Photo by AP .
Invisible Children ‘Kony’ video goes viral, increases awareness and raises concerns With over 83 million views on youtube in just two weeks, the Kony 2012 video is a viral sensation. A lot of you may have seen #Kony2012 trending on twitter or watched the video being shared by friends on Facebook. For those of you who haven’t noticed the uproar, or are unclear on who Kony is and what is happening, Kony is a Ugandan guerilla warlord who takes children and forces them to be in his army. Invisible Children is an organization trying to raise awareness about Kony’s crimes. Invisiblechildren.com says, “We are storytellers, activists and everyday people who use the power of media to inspire young people to help end the longest running armed conflict in Africa.” On March 29, the McKay Center for Peace will be holding an academic discussion about Invisible Children from 8 to 9:30 p.m. in the Aloha Center Ballroom. In April of 2011, Invisible Children representatives were on campus doing a presentation about the work they do. Another event was held in November 2011. Just this past week, Jason Russell, creator of Kony 2012 and co founder of Invisible Children, was detained and arrested in San Diego on March 14 for “running through the street in his underwear, interfering with traffic, banging his hands on the sidewalk,” said a police department spokeswomen.
BYU-Hawaii student Connie Grimnes, a senior majoring in psychology from Washington, said, “I don’t know a ton about Invisible Children, but I know its been around since I was in middle school and it improves kids’ lives in Africa. I know there’s been some dispute about whether or not they use their funds honorably, and I’ve heard rumors that they’re doing things a little bit sketchy and our money could go to a more trustworthy organization.” Becca Judd, an elementary education major from St. George, Utah, said, “In America, we tend to over exaggerate our superiority. ... America has drugs, sex trafficking, homeless kids, and starving people too. You can’t help others until you yourself are stable.” Besides donating to Invisible Children and sharing the Kony video, there are other ways to help children in need. Join the ONE group on campus, a “grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa,” says ONE information, Or donate to humanitarian aid on your tithing slip where 100 percent of the money will be used by the LDS Church to help others. Grimnes said, “The best thing to do is something. If that means watching a video or handing out flyers, it’s good to be aware. This world can always benefit from people who care.” - ABIGAYLE BU TLE R MARCH 22, 2012
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Left to right are Don Colton, Sanoma Goodwill, Zachrey Rupp, Helena Hannonen and Jim Tueller. Rupp was one of 42 students inducted into the BYU-Hawaii chapter Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi on March 13. Photo by Bart Jolley.
community of scholars and professionals building an enduring legacy for future generations.” At BYUH’s initiation ceremony, History Professor Jim Tueller talked about the membership requirements of Phi Kappa Phi; Hannonen gave a historical overview of the organization and the charge to the initiates; and English Professor Sanoma Goodwill talked Forty-two BYU-Hawaii students and two faculty members were initiated into the Honor about the symbolism connected with the honor society. Also assisting in the program were Psychology Professor Ron Miller, Computer SciSociety of Phi Kappa Phi on March 13. ence Professor Don Colton, and BYUH alumnae Joanie Ford. Founded in 1897 at the University of The newest faculty members to join Phi Kappa Phi are BiolMaine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, ogy Professor Mark Cannon and English Professor Stephen Hancock. largest, and most selective collegiate honor The students inducted were: Hunter Baird, Rachel Baird, society for all academic disciplines, says information on its Website. It has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Deanna Bown, Taylor Burnham, Amy Carlston, Philip Catudal, Jin Rico, and the Philippines, and each year, approximately 30,000 mem- Ju Choi, David Clark, Michael Corrado, Rhonda Crowther, Jozanne Curtis, Kyrie Day, Matthew Giles, Evan Glenn, Micah Green, Kristen bers are initiated. Hartley, Matthew Holladay, Mei En Huang, Sara Ikonen, Christopher In order to be asked to join, students must be juniors, Ivie, Karen Iwamoto, Nicholas Kieren, Brent Lambson, Edward Lewis, seniors, and graduate students who are in the top of their classes as Janelle Loosli, Rachel Makaiwi, Hannah McKinney, Marianne Meyer, well as faculty members who meet the criteria for membership. Laura Mullenaux, Kori Napa’a, Samuel Patha, Luther Perkins, Richard “It is wonderful to see students receive this honor and become Phi Kappa Phi members for life,” said Phi Kappa Phi member Plehn, Daniel Robertshaw, Kaycee Romeril, Chanda Romney, Lisa and BYUH Business Professor Helena Hannonen. “They are commit- Rondo, Zachary Rupp, Madison Taylor, DeAnne Tippetts, Zachary Tippetts, and Elisabeth Woodruff. ted to love of learning. They are scholars who continue to learn all “I find joy is seeing students who are outstanding in my their life.” classes, show up in the induction ceremony to be honored for their Hannonen said there are many benefits of becoming a member of Phi Kappa Phi. “The recognition is a great addition in resume scholarship,” said Hannonen. “I would encourage students to set a goal and work hard to qualify themselves for the Phi Kappa Phi and applications to work and college, but there are also scholarships and opportunities to publish, network, train, and lead. Excellence in membership.” This year’s BYUH Phi Kappa Phi president is Colton with anything fosters excellence and set high standards in all aspects of Science Professor Michael Weber as secretary/treasurer. The chaplife.” ter’s Advisory Committee includes: English Professor Randal Allred; The honor society’s Website says, “Phi Kappa Phi is much more than an emblem and a line on a resume. It is a global network Emeritus BYUH Professor Lynne Hansen; Business Professor Clayton Hubner,; and Associate Vice President of Academics Bill Neal. comprised of the best and brightest from all academic disciplines - a
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Compare U.S presidential candidates on the Web To compare U.S. presidential candidates platforms from the four major political parties, you can go to the Website 2012.presidentialcandidates.org. The site has a Head-to-Head option that allows you to look at each issue (such as abortion, health care, and education) between two specific candidates. This Website includes candidates that are Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and Libertarians. With the recent Hawaii state caucuses for Republican and Democratic presidential candidates and the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, some people may be feeling overwhelmed with the vast amount of information about each candidate on TV as well as the Internet. Website’s like 2012.presidential-candidates. org can help you find information that is less biased and provide you with information to make an informed decision when it comes time to cast your vote. Holly Frederick, a pre-professional biology major and sophomore from Laie, said, “Not any one source can do a politician justice. You have to use many sources to get the full picture. Like all things in life, you need a variety of perspectives. Not any single source should be held as the standard.”
There are also Websites like votesmart.org and evoter.com that have simple summaries of each of the candidates’ platforms. Frederick suggests visiting the Websites of each candidate “to get a full perspective and analysis.” Furthermore, 2012.presidential-candidates.org has links to each candidate’s website. Andrew Lang, a freshman biochemistry major from Oregon, said, “I wouldn’t say I’m involved in politics, but I’m not clueless either. I usually get my information from TV and the Internet. On Facebook, there’s always stuff about the candidates.” Students said they most often get their information on the Internet. However, Wesley Hurwitz, a freshman in accounting from Sunset Beach, said, “When you watch the speeches on TV, not the edited ones that show just the good or bad, those are pretty unbiased.” Hurwitz also said he gets his information from the newspaper. Additionally, Lang said a candidate’s speeches can reflect their character and show how they really feel about the issues they’re asked about. “Debates are pretty true. Sometimes when they’re just clips, the beliefs of the news station aren’t necessarily true.” Frederick suggests to students to “pick someone you align most with. Definitely take a more holistic approach.” She continued, “Figure out where you stand and vote for someone you believe best fulfills what you’re looking for in a president.” -ellen wynn
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Secret of Dance Recital on auditorium stage thrills audience and performers “The Secret of Dance” dance recital was performed to a full house that ended with a standing ovation by an audience that was moved to tears. It was the culmination of a semester’s worth of work. The emcees opened the recital by inviting everyone in the audience to learn to appreciate dance and reminding them it is never too late to start dancing. Seventy-five students and children performed as many as nine dances over the course of the evening held in the McKay Auditorium on March 20. Brittan Teahan, a sophomore majoring in social work from Utah, was one of the star performers and even choreographed a piece of her own. “I love to dance so much. This whole experience has been incredible. I love being with the girls every night and I loved getting to know them.” Teahan, who has been dancing since middle school, continued, “We’ve been rehearsing since February. We practiced every night 9-12, plus all day weekends. Yesterday we practiced for nine hours.” After so much hard work, Teahan said, “I’m sad it’s over and I’ll miss dancing, but it will be nice to have sleep again.” Kasha Koombs, an ICS major and sophomore from California, said, “This whole thing has been a blast. Every moment was wonderful and I hate that we’re done. Dancing is what I love to do and I don’t want it to end.” Koombs continued, “Jai Ho was my favorite dance to perform. I love Bollywood and I’ve always wanted to learn. Plus it was very high energy and colorful.” The audience was definitely appreciative of all that hard work. Haley Rose, an
undeclared freshman from Utah, even called it, “The best thing I’ve ever seen at BYUH.” Jessica Enos, a psychology major and junior from California, agreed. “It’s almost impossible to say what I like the most. They were all fantastic beyond description. If I had to choose one, I loved when they did ballet. Ballet doesn’t get exhibited a lot and it was executed perfectly tonight.” Mary Walker, a social work major and freshman from Michigan, was one of the ballet dancers and preformed a duo she choreographed. She said, “There was so much sacrifice, dance is another religion if you’re dedicated. But when I am in my costume on stage, I feel like a princess.” Nina Abuliz Foster, the director, choreographer, and BYUH dance teacher, said, “Before the curtain opened, we all knelt backstage and prayed. You could not deny the spirit that carried us through. I have a testimony that if we trust in Heavenly Father he will provide a way. That was the best part.” - ABIGAYLE BUT LER
Top Left: Nina Foster leads dancers in one of the numbers at “The Secret of Dance” recital on March 20 in the McKay Auditorium. Students from different dance classes performed at the Winter Semester event with some of the pieces choreographed by students as well. Photos by Monique Saenz
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‘Bless4’ performs in English for first time in 14 years Interacting with the crowd, giving away art paintings and CDs, the Japanese pop group, “Bless4,” which is made up of members of the LDS Church, performed at the Cannon Activities Center on March 16. The pop sensation opened up its show with approximately 200 audience members of all nationalities who interacted with “Bless4” throughout the group’s performance. Bless4 performed songs in both English and Japanese. The group covered songs from Disney and performed some of its original songs. This particular performance was the group’s first show in English in 14 years because they grew up in Utah but later moved to Okinowa, Japan. Kathryn K. Lawton, a senior in TESOL education from Washington who has a passion for the Japanese language, said, “I was glad with the turnout of the show. I didn’t think this many people would show up because Bless4 are mainly popular with 8
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Japanese people. But I am so glad they came here and the energy was really nice.” During the performance, Bless4 shared a video clip of all the help Northern Japan received after the big earthquake and tsunamis hit on March 2011. The video clip shared the feelings of the Japanese people during and after the devastation of the earthquake. It showed some Japanese citizens thanking all the people of multiple countries who assisted in the relief aid after the disasters. Maki Imano, a freshman in business management from the area of Japan that was struck by the earthquake, said the video was very representative of what the devastation was like and how thankful all the people are for the aid given. Imano commented about the video clip and said, “It was powerful and I felt the spirit.” Li Hwa Wong, a junior in business management from Malaysia, was familiar
Japanese pop group “Bless4,” takes center stage in the Cannon Activities Center on March 16. Photo by Dewey Keithly.
with Bless4 because the group sings the opening song to a very popular Japanese cartoon. Bless4 also covers Disney songs in Japanese, and Wong said she understands quite a bit of it. She said she was really excited to see Bless4, she added because, “I want their autograph.” As she stood in line and purchased the Bless4 CD, Briana Peterson, a sophomore in TESOL from Japan, said, “I know Bless4 from back home in Japan so I was really excited to see them. I want everyone to listen to how awesome they are. I think its really cool how members are getting out there in the pop world and still representing their values.” In a pre-show interview with Marisa Khong, a junior in hospitality and tourism management from Singapore, she said, “I’m not a fan of Japanese pop, but I’m looking forward to a good concert. I think I will probably listen to them more after the show.”
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Audience goes wild for Wilde play “Lady Windermere’s Fan” provided students, faculty, and community with laughter and an all-around fun-filled weekend as it was performed on campus from March 14 to 17. Directed by BYU-Hawaii Academic Advisor Gailyn Bopp, the hard work and effort by cast members, directors, and costume/stage crews led to a successful production despite the short rehearsal period. The situational irony throughout the play brought both shock and laughter to the audience. Cast members said they were extremely pleased by the turn out and the response from the audience each night. JB Malthus, a sophomore majoring in music from New Zealand, said, “The play was a tremendous success.” He continued, “The response we got from the audience was far better than I expected and it made me see the play in an entirely different way.” Jonah Henderson, a sophomore from Washington State majoring in music, couldn’t agree more with Malthus. “I know we all thoroughly enjoyed putting it on, and I believe the audience was adequately entertained. Honestly, we received an even better response than I had been anticipating.” Henderson was happy to see Oscar Wilde’s subtle humor and wordplay noticed throughout the production. Henderson’s major role as Lord Windermere was a huge responsibility and he now has a bit of relief since the production is over. But he said, “At the same time, I had such an enjoyable time during the whole endeavor that I was quite sorry after taking the final bows.” He mentioned how the play has motivated him to try out for further productions in the future. Senior English student from Utah, Maggie Bowler, had the opportunity to watch her spouse transform to an English gentleman in the performance. Her husband, Brian Bowler, was cast as Lord Darlington, another major role within the production. She said it was fun to watch the production after seeing how much time and effort preparation for the play takes. “I was very impressed with the overall production of the play. It was a lot of fun,” Bowler said. Makenzie Head, a sophomore majoring in graphic design from Utah, cast as Mrs. Erlynne, mentioned how the play had been “the most rewarding acting experience” she has ever had. “My heart hurts just thinking about the fact that it is over,” Head said. “I will be talking about this one for quite some time.” The complete cast includes: Liana Tan as Lady Margaret Windermere; Jonah Henderson as Lord Arthur Windermere; Brian Bowler as Lord Darlington; Makenzie Head as Mrs. Erlynne; JB Malthus as Lord (Tuppy) Augustus Lorton; Celesta Hubner as The Duchess of Berwick; Melece Mesery as Lady Agatha Carlisle; Michael Tovey as Mr. Cecil Graham; Camron Stockford as Mr. Dumby; Clay-
Top: Liana Tan and Makenzie Head, who play Lady Windermere and Mrs. Erlynne respectively, discuss the fan that has a pivotal roll in the play. Middle: Tan, Celesta Hubner and Melece Mesery share the latest gossip. Above left: JB Malthus plays Lord Augustus Lorton, and is Mrs. Erlynne’s love interest. Above right: Tan escapes from the room as Head distracts the men. Photos by Dwight Miller.
ton Porter as Mr. Hopper; Sarah Christensen as Lady Laura Plymdale; Michelle Blimes as Lady Caroline Jedburgh; Tess Harris as Mrs. Cowper-Cowper; Taylor Aiono as Lady Stutfield; Ben Nelson as Parker, the butler; and Ashley Hanks as Rosalie, the maid. - NATALIE DRE WE RY MARCH 22, 2012
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Thai Night:Thai Club works with Cafe Students who attended Thai Cuisine night at the Cafe on March 14 enjoyed greetings and entertainment by the Thailand Club, as well as a dinner of favorite foods from the country. Club members welcomed the guests as they entered the Cafe by saying “Wai,” while gently putting their palms together in front of their chests and bending slightly towards the visitors. Upon entering the main food venue, the smell of beef Massaman curry flooded the dining area. The coconutmilk-based curry was accompanied with Jasmine rice and Pad Thai, a dish of stir-fried noodles with bean sprouts, shrimp, crushed peanuts and other vegetables in it. Chef Spencer Tan explained, “Jasmine rice smells better and is easy to eat. Pad Thai is one of the culinary foods in the world.” The chefs also served their famous soup, the shrimp tom yum, and finished off the meal with tapioca pudding for dessert. Onjana Khamwong Guildner of Thailand was the cook for the night’s event. When students were asked what their favorite dish was, they gave different responses. Connie Grimes, a senior from Washington majoring in psychology, said, “My favorite food is Massaman Curry and 10
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they have it. There is only one restaurant in our town to get Massaman.” Rex Lam, senior in biochemistry from Hong Kong, said, “[The food is] really good! It’s hard to tell which one is my favorite. They should have it every week.” Ama Kumah, a senior from Africa studying social work, commented about how helpful the activity was for BYUH students. “I think it’s good because we can learn about others’ culture, food and language,” said Kumah. “It helps me know what kind of food they eat.” While students and visitors were enjoying their meal, Thai Club members aired a short movie clip of music and dance. Suthi Siriphan, a freshman in business finance, hosted the entertainment. The clip also offered a brief introduction to Thai culture. Wi Wisanbannawit and Monsinee Sirikosinaporn, students from Thailand, wore their traditional silk and cotton dresses and danced a traditional dance from the Northeastern part of Thailand. Following the dance, three club members performed a song. Thantita Noisuwankul, a sophomore in business management from Thailand, and the current president of the Thai Club,
Top left: Students hold plates of food cooked for Thai Night at the Cafe. Top right: Members of the Thai Club greet people as they enter the Cafe. Above: Pad Thai noodles and beef Massaman curry were two of the special dishes made for Thai Night. Photos by Bart Jolley
said, “Though only 12 students are from Thailand here on campus, we are dedicated to represent our culture. We want to present our culture because we want them to know that we are here.” She added, “I hope they can see our tradition and see the people and feel them.” At the end of this activity, Marilou Lee, Club Dining facility manager, also expressed her gratitude to the Thai Club members and to those who participated in the activity. This event, she said, was rewarding though it was a small celebration. Furthermore, Lee encouraged any club to share their culture by presenting their delicious cuisines. She said she would be delighted if more clubs would join this activity. “I wish more clubs will come,” said Lee. “It’s not only for them to enjoy the dance but more on cultivating students’ culture and education.” - Maria V isitacion Taguba
Library Week makes learning fun Library Week helped students have fun while they learned more about the library’s resources from March 13 to 15. “Library Week is meant to celebrate libraries,” said Sarah Hite, a junior in business from North Carolina. “I also think it lightens the mood since people always associate it with homework.” Hite works at the checkout desk in the library and helped organize some of the Library Week contests. Yao Zhang, a senior from Burma studying finance, said, “Library Week helps students relieve the stress and pain of studying. The fun little games help students feel better about coming to the library.” Zhang also works at the checkout desk and helped set up some of the games, such as “Where’s Michael?” where students could look for a life-size poster cut out of library Director Michael Aldrich to get a prize. There were also a couple Spelling Bee contests held in the library’s lobby. “I didn’t make it past the first round because I couldn’t spell ‘squawk’,” said Jeff Hansen, a sophomore from Arizona majoring in business management. He works in Media Services in the library. “Students should learn what the library offers, and I think everyone should participate because it increases unity of the school,” said Hansen. Hite participated in the Edible Book Contest, where students made food items to look like books. “It was fun because we got to work in groups. Even though it took four hours to make our book, it was fun to see what others came up with.” Hite’s group made an edible version of the book cover of “Breaking Dawn.” At the closing of Library Week, a live band performed in front of the library and the winners of each contest were an-
nounced in the lobby. Molly Curtis won the jar of assorted candy for guessing that there were 1,763 pieces of candy inside the jar. The actual count was 1,765 pieces. Dexton Lybert won the jar of 1,341 animal crackers for guessing 1,214, and Emily Hiteman guessed there were 1,913 goldfish in a jar, which was close to the actual 1,929. Rouie and Kapono Barton came in first place in the edible book contest with their “Kindle” entry. Ben Nielson came in second with “A Hobbit’s Tale,” and Margie Tuttle came in third with her scenes from the children’s book “Bunnies and Their Hobbies” using peeps. Various creative and marvelous entries were displayed at the Seasider. Besides the winners, there were: “Holes” by Zoia Falevai; “Harry Potter” by Kayla Nielson and Jana Howard; “Chinese Handcuffs” by Chris Crutcher; and “Breaking Dawn” by Ui Falevai, Mami Bacera and Sarah Hite. Carston Feigleson, a freshman in business management from Utah, said, “My favorite one would definitely have to be the ‘Holes’ one… I thought it was very witty.” Mariah Young, a freshman from Washington who is majoring in elementary education, also shared her favorite entry. “I liked the bunny one because it had a lot of color and detail.” Upon seeing the different entries, some students found their own creativity coming forward. Feigleson said what his entry would look like if he could have entered the competition. “I would do the ‘Book of Mormon’ and I would just make a little blue book with gold writing… ‘cause the ‘Book of Mormon’ is awesome.” Preston Squire, a sophomore from
Edible Book Contest winners: 1st - Rouie and Kapono Barton “Kindle”
2nd - Ben Nielson “A Hobbit’s Tale”
3rd - Margie Tuttle “Bunnies and Their Hobbies.” Photos by Bart Jolley.
Utah who is majoring in psychology, also shared what book he would choose. “I would choose ‘James and the Giant Peach’ because he just has a heck of a time on that giant peach, flying around the world with those bugs.” The library would like to thank the Seasider for providing prizes to the participants of the Edible Book Contest and other events during Library Week. - Ellen Wy n n an d Ma kenzie Head MARCH 22, 2012
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Softball wins two against La Verne The BYU-Hawaii softball team swept La Verne University in a non-conference double-header on March 17. The Seasiders improved their overall record to 9-9 with the two wins. Photo by Mei Yin Despite La Verne’s lead early in the Jet Chang named game, the Seasiders fought hard to eventuto 2 first team rosters ally win the game 10-8. Tiffanee Frampton started the Seasiders off by hitting a double BYU-Hawaii Seasider Jet Chang has been to bring in two runs and then the Seasiders named to the National Association of Basket- took off running in the bottom of the fourth ball Coaches (NABC) All-Region First Team to bring in eight runs. The Leopards came for the West Region of NCAA II and to close, but Gabby Hawkins pitched a great Basketball Times All-American First Team for game to seal the win for the Seasiders. NCAA II. Chang was the only player from In the second game, the Seasiders the Pacific West Conference named to both scored early with a pair of runs by an RBI teams. He is a senior from Yilan, Taiwan, single by Frampton and a sacrifice fly by and he led the Pacific West Conference in Noelle Lake. The lead switched hands as La scoring this season with 17.8 points per Verne countered with four runs, but the lead game. Chang was fifth in the conference in didn’t last long. BYUH took it again in the steals with 1.6 per contest. bottom of the third and sealed the game with eight more runs to win 10-5. - B YUH S P O R T S I N F O R M A T I ON
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Hawkins said she was thrilled about her team sweeping the Leopards. Both Hawkins and Frampton pitched great games in order to seal the wins for the Seasiders. Hawkins talked about her game strategy and preparation for each game. “I think the key to success is to take things day by day and not getting too far ahead of ourselves.” The Seasiders also faced off in a double-header against conference leader Hawaii Pacific University for the second time this season on March 10. The Seasiders lost the first game 6-0, and just came up short in the second game 5-4. Aroha Allen, a sophomore majoring in biology education from California, said, “My favorite thing about this year is getting to experience the best memories and gain great friendships with the girls.” The Seasiders next face Academy of Art at home Friday, March 23 at 1 p.m.
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