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Halloween party
Leaving it all on the court
A player jump up nearly to the top of the net during an intramurals game in the McKay Gym during Fall Semester 2021. Students said they enjoyed the competition and the students who came out to watch and support them. Photo by Mark Daeson Tabbilos.
Happy Campers take first place in Fall 2021 volleyball match up
BY CHARLOTTE KELSEY
This intramural volleyball season has come to end with the two final teams, the Keikis and the Happy Campers, going head to head to see who would reign as intramural champions for the Fall 2021 Semester. It was a close game in the Cannon Activities Center, but the Happy Campers came out as this season’s winning team.
Josh Brown, a sophomore studying economics and who played for the Happy Campers, said, “It was a tough game, but we played our hardest and won! We gave it our all tonight, and I am so proud of my teammates. It was a great season!”
The Keikis team Captain Gunther Vaden, a senior studying education who also works for Seasider Sport and Activities, thanked everyone who came out to support the teams. “One of the greatest parts of this season was the support shown by the students,” he said. “We really felt the love! Although we didn’t win, we gave it our all and made some amazing memories.”
The game remained close in score as each team tried their hardest to be the winners. The gym was full of students who all came to watch the game. Cheering and holding signs, students supported their friends on the team.
During the regular intramurals volleyball season, games were played in the McKay Gym. Kelly Frazier, a freshman studying education said she came to support the teams at every volleyball game. “I’m gonna miss coming out to the games every Wednesday. I also love coming out to be with friends and support the teams. I would encourage all freshmen to come watch the intramural games. It’s a great way to get involved and make friends.”
The game ended with everyone in good spirits and with each student excited for what’s to come next season.
Gage Norman, a senior studying supply chain and who played for the Keikis, said, “No matter the turnout, I was just proud to be a part of such a great team with my best friends. We made some amazing memories this season.”
He urged every student to play on an intramural team at some point throughout their BYUH experience.
BYUH’s Seasiders Sports & Activities webpage says intramurals and other events “are intended for the BYU–Hawaii ohana. This includes all students, faculty, staff. Spouses and dependents over the age of 18 may participate but need to obtain an ID card from the Aloha Center. They must also fill out a YSA Card Endorsement Form. Members of BYUH Student YSA Wards may also obtain an ID card from the Aloha Center.” •
Japanese Club invites students of all cultures to come dressed in the costume of their choice
BY KEFEI YU
The Japanese Club conducted the first face-to-face Halloween Party after COVID-19 on a Saturday in October at Heber J. Grant Building. Students came with many different customs and celebrated the Halloween together.
Karen Xu, who is a junior in peace building from China, recalled, “The first time I experienced Halloween was back to 10 years ago when I went to Hong Kong to get baptized.” She continued, “We are not allowed to be baptized in mainland China if there is no family member is the Church member.” Xu added, “I went with my mom we were baptized together. After that, we went to celebrate Halloween with other Church members there.” Xu said she enjoyed her first Halloween experience a lot. She shared, “My first Halloween in Hawaii was in 2019. I went to Waikiki with my friends. That was so fun! More people do make up in Hawaii than in Hong Kong.”
Yuki Muramoto, a junior from Japan and majoring in HTM, came in a Pikachu custom. She said, “Pikachu is my favorite cartoon character! I took a whole day to find this custom. It costed me a lot, but I think it was worth it!”
Alex Lu, who is a junior majoring in accounting from China, dressed as a clown. He shared, “This is my time to wear a make up! I love the Joker! It is one of my favorite movies! I watched it a couple times.” Lu added, “I think in today's society, many people can easily find themselves in this movie.” Talking about the “Joker” movie, he explained, “It covers the contradictions of social class, how the society dealings with mentally ill patients, as well as the inner struggles of mentally ill patients themselves.”
Abby Lee, a Korean student majoring in TESOL, shared this is her first time to celebrate Halloween in the United States. She dressed up like a mermaid. Lee said, “I think mermaids are so cute! I want to be as cute as mermaid!”
Eric Ito, a sophomore Japanese student majoring in marketing, had an assignment that asked him to survey 10 people. Ito said, “I want to enjoy this party, but I’m actually here for my assignment.” He added, “Life is hard!”
Cassie Kim, who is a freshman from Korea studying graphic design, had a similar situation as Ito. She shared, “I actually still have some homework tonight, but I still decided to come and take a look because I don’t want to miss my first Halloween here.” Kim continued, “I wish I could have time to dress up myself, but sadly I need to save my time for assignments.” She said, “My husband couldn’t come with me because he is still doing homework at home. But we’re planning to go to the town on weekend. We’re so excited!” Cassie was going to dress up as Minnie Mouse, and her husband was going to be Mickey.
John Fan, a senior in computer science from China, said, “This should be my last Halloween here in Hawaii as a college student. I think I’m gonna miss it after I go back to China because we don’t celebrate Halloween.” •
Dressed in a Pikachu costume, a student jumps into the air outside of the Hale Pavilion on Halloween night. Yuki Muramoto said she also dressed as Pikachu for the Japanese Club Halloween party held on campus earlier in October. Photo by Uurtsaikh Nyamdeleg
