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Skateboard culture on campus explored
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Shaka Steel concert drums up traditional beats
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Schedule of Laie 160th and BYUH 60th anniversary celebrations
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Fashion show features student designs
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Graduation speaker Carianne Hirano loves traveling to serve
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Shark attack doesn’t dampen surfer’s spirits
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Marathon running takes work and inspiration
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OCTOBER 22, 2015
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Hobby Students speculate on the strong skateboarding trend at BYUH B Y R A CHE L R E E D
Niki Ramsay uses her longboard to get around campus faster than walking. Photo by Lexie Aranciba.
Skateboarding is popular at BYU-Hawaii because of its fun, ease of transportation, and its roots in surfing, conjectured BYUH skater students. Skateboarder and roller skater Spencer Grubbe, a sophomore studying music from Oregon, said Laie might be biased because of the college students all in one area. “It's a product of the environment,” he said. The environment requires poor students to travel from place to place, which is why some students start skateboarding to get to places faster than walking. Lauren Nelson, a junior studying business management and accounting from California, said she started to learn how to longboard weeks ago for this reason and loved it. “It's faster and easier than walking,” she said. Nelson added, in California people skate as a hobby or sport.Yet in Hawaii people pick up skateboarding to get around and go to school.
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People said in Laie skateboarding is more than a hobby. “It's more like a lifestyle,” said Taylor Steele, a graduate from BYUH who now teaches a video editing class and has skated as long as he can remember. “For me, it's fun and very therapeutic....You can do it at any time in any spot of smooth asphalt.You need nothing but skateboard bearings and nice wheels. It’s to replicate the feeling of surf,” he said. Skateboarders generally have a stereotype in places other than Laie. Kodai Otahara, a freshman studying accounting from Japan, said there are strict regulations when it comes to skating in Japan. “Here skateboarding is an accepted way to get around campus. In Japan, skateboards are mostly accepted by doing tricks.” Priscilla Tandiman, a junior from Indonesia studying biochemistry, sees the difference as well. “Back home, skating was a style kind of thing. Here, people go places with it.”
Students have other ways to ride wheels without a skateboard or a longboard, using roller skates or scooters, which tend to be cheaper than skateboards. Aaron Brown, a freshman studying business from Utah, uses a scooter, but said he usually looks for cheap skateboards for sale on Facebook. “Everyone is looking for one, and when one is for sale, usually people respond quickly.” Though the origins of skateboarding are hazy, Skateboarding Magazine states skateboarding first started in the 1950s when surfers in California took to the streets on contraptions made of roller skate wheels attached to wooden boards due to the absence of waves. It became a popular form of sidewalk surfing, and technology has developed since then, reported Skateboarding Magazine. As skateboarding developed, so did tricks such as the “ollie” and other jumps, according to Skateboarding Magazine.
SHAKA STEEL Drums up the islands B Y ME G A N C H U R C H
Ka Pa Kani Ko’ele O Laie and Shaka Steel took their favorite piece of the evening. “In ‘Number audience members out of their seats and on a 2,’ there’s a lot of syncopation with the time journey through the islands and ocean waters changes, and it’s really fun to play the grooves during their Oct. 13 concert. when they all lock together, it’s really solid,” Ka Pa Kani Ko’ele O Laie is the said Wallace. Polynesian Drumming Ensemble and Shaka The band played through a number Steel is the Steel Drumming Ensemble, both of of other pieces, including “Black Olives” by C.J. which students can get involved in through their Menge, featuring a solo from Kinghorn on lead respective classes. pan, and “Hard Times” by Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, Ka Pa Kani Ko’ele O Laie opened transcribed by Shelley Irvine, featuring a solo the show with Tahitian beats and rhythms filling from Kusuma on Marimba. every inch of the auditorium. Ninoy Kusuma, a Concert attendees Kristina Meyers, a sophomore percussion performance major from sophomore from Mililani majoring in art, and Indonesia, said, “I love being in the Polynesian Samantha Kohlert, a freshman from Laie majorDrumming class because I get to learn about ing in nutritional science, said they favored the something new in the percussion world, but it’s piece “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon, Tahitian drumming that everyone knows about, arranged by Perry Christiansen. Kohlert said so it was really cool to join the the ensemble.” about the piece, “Everyone got into it when The Polynesian Drumming Ensemble, they were playing. It wasn’t just straight-faced: directed by Lloyd Chandler, was joined by they really got into the music.” Helping Every Angel (HEA), directed by Maeva Shaka Steel closed the concert with Anderson. According to its website, HEA is a the original Calypso piece “Dus’ In Dey Face” by nonprofit Polynesian dancing organization based David Rudder and Pelham Goddard, arranged in Kahuku that, “raises money for local charities by Steve Popernack. That was the favorite of that support children with life threatening illboth Kylie Slawson, a junior from Arizona nesses and their families.” majoring in chemistry, and Jashon Fabia, sopho As the Polynesian Drumming Enmore from the Philippines majoring in music semble performed its traditional Tahitian piece and psychology. “Calypso is supposed to be “Paruru Hia,” HEA dancers came up onto the danced to and you can just feel the rhythm in it,” stage and performed a variety of Polynesian Fabia explained. dances to match the piece. Tevia Bybee, a local Kinghorn, Wallace, Kusuma, Slawson, sixth grader who dances with HEA, said she and Fabia expressed how happy and pleasantly enjoyed performing alongside the Polynesian surprised they were with the turnout. Drumming Ensemble. Her mother, Herenui Both Kinghorn and Slawson talked Bybee, said seeing her kids work as a team with about how Shaka Steel pieces this semester their group of dancers makes her happy. were more challenging than in previous semes Shaka Steel began its performance ters. As Kinghorn put it, “It was a challenge. with piece, “Number 2” by The Dave Longfellow We had a lot of challenging pieces and the Orchestra. Suzie Kinghorn, a senior from Laie steel band just stepped up and made it an majoring in music performance, and Josh Walawesome show.” lace, a junior from California majoring in music Jashon Fabia, Ninoy Kusuma,and performance, both expressed “Number 2” was Saturo Honda all helped bring the grooves during the concert. Photos by Hector Periquin
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The community of Laie and BYU-Hawaii will celebrate the landmark anniversaries reflecting the influence the town and school has had in the region. Laie is celebrating its 150th anniversary of being an LDS community, and BYUH is commemorating its 60th anniversary as a church institution in Hawaii. The order of events are as follows: •Friday, Oct. 23: The Mormon Pacific Historical Society conference banquet at the PCC Hale Kuai at 6 p.m. will have former BYUH President Eric B. Shumway as the keynote speaker. Registration and tickets are required to attend this event. •Saturday, Oct. 24: The MPHS conference at the HGB will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various community presentations will be given along with a historical marker ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Campus Stake Center Pavilion. This marks the location of David O. McKay’s groundbreaking in 1955. All members of the community and students are invited to the ceremony. •Sunday, Oct. 25: “Laie: Refuge from the Storm” will be shown in the PCC Hawaiian Journey Theater from 4:30–5:30 p.m. and 6–7 p.m. This docudrama by Fred Woods and Martin Anderson portrays the history of Laie. •Tuesday, Oct. 27: A special devotional by Eric B. Shumway will start in the CAC at 11 a.m. This will be followed by a book signing of “Prophetic Destiny: The First 60 Years” with authors Eric Shumway and Alf Prate from 1–4 p.m. in the Campus Bookstore. •Sunday, Nov. 1: Elder D. Todd Christofferson will do the dedication of Hales 3 and 5 at Hale 3 at 5 p.m. An evening devotional will be held afterwards in the CAC at 7 p.m. •Saturday, Nov. 7: Laie Community Parade will begin at 9 a.m. “Behold Laie” Youth Pageant will be in the CAC with showings at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be distributed via wards and stakes. •Tuesday, Nov. 10: President John S. Tanner will be Inaugurated by President Henry B. Eyring in the CAC at 10 a.m. An Inaugural Reception will follow in the Aloha Center Ballroom.
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“If we remember David O. McKay breaks ground for the Church College of Hawaii in 1955. Photo courtesy of BYUH Archives
“If we remember anything as we celebrate, it’s that there is something special about this place. People feel something different here,” said Mark James, president of the MPHS and a TESOL professor at BYUH. James said the goal of Laie citizens is to “preserve and contribute to that feeling.” James said a momentous occasion of the society’s conference this year will be the unveiling of the historical marker signifying the location where David O. McKay broke ground for the building of the campus in 1955. James said this event was essentially the “this is the place” moment for saints living in the Pacific. “The groundbreaking took place in the middle of sugar cane fields. They just carved out a section of cane, dropped some sand in, and built a stage where the VIPs could sit,” he said. According to James, the idea of having a school on the less-populated side of the island and building the Polynesian Cultural Center were opposed by various site selection committees. James said, “David O. McKay saw the potential and vision for this place and said it could be built. Now it is our job to make sure that all of those prophesies come true. Every student takes something away from this place when they leave. It would be nice to also put something into it. What kind of mark are we going to leave on this community?” James related this idea at the PCC’s opening, employees would stand near the entrance on the highway holding and waving signs in hopes of attracting visitors to the prophetic
establishment. According to various tourism magazines, the PCC is Hawaii’s No. 1 paid tourist attraction. In David O. McKay’s Dedicatory Prayer in 1955, he said, “This college, and the temple, and the town of Laie may become a missionary factor, influencing not thousands, not tens of thousands, but millions of people who will come seeking to know what this town and its significance are.” “Laie has grown out of inspiration. It is a community based on faith in prophets,” said Michael Johanson, director of Communications and Marketing at BYUH. “There’s a famous saying that basically says if we want to know our future, we should look to our past. I think there’s a lot of value in learning about history; especially where inspired direction has been given. This clearly doesn’t mean we live in the past or avoid change and progress of current times. But it does mean that we should strive to understand what got us to where we are today and do our best to build on that.” Johanson said President McKay established guidelines for the purpose of the community of Laie, and the unveiling of the marker will join other markers in the community remind us of those prophetic visions. Those wishing to attend or know more about these events can visit www.laie150. org where more information is posted about the events. Photos of the community are also posted along with a timeline of events portraying Laie’s history throughout the years.
anything as we celebrate, it’s that there is something special about this place. People feel something different here.” M A R K JA M ES M PH S PR E SI DEN T
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BSA Fashion Creation presents first ever fashion show B Y H A I L E Y R A S MU S SEN
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ights, cameras, runway, black curtains, spectators dressed in not-so-everyday attire, music, and even being fashionably late to open the doors all added to the atmosphere of BSA Fashion Creation’s first-ever fashion show. “A handful of the clothes featured in the show were made from scratch, others were altered, added on, or embellished,” said Sinda Compton, the Fashion Creations president. “This collection is inspired by you!” Compton said. Terina Christy, a senior from Laie majoring in art, was the model featured on the fashion show advertisements. Christy said she understands it is possible to be fashionable and within Honor Code standards. The Office of Honor and Compton alike wanted to host a Fashion Show to show students it is possible to be fashionable and modest. This idea came to fruition as Compton organized the Fashion Creations BSA and the Office of Honor supported their efforts. “It worked out really well,” said Sister Linda Campbell, a missionary from Utah serving as an assistant to the Office of Honor. “Sinda came into the office and asked if she could put on a fashion show and I had already scheduled a time for an event.” With the same purpose in mind, they prepared themselves for the evening through countless hours in the sewing lab. Compton and Laiken Tomie were the designers and stylists for this fashion show. Compton, born in Laos and raised in Califor-
nia, is in her senior year studying elementary education. Her knack for art and creativity assisted her in junior high when she designed her first banquet dress, she said. A friend requested her to sketch out a design for her. She saw her friend wearing a white beautiful dress and it was then she realized her friend was wearing the dress she designed for her. Her friend had taken her design to a professional and had Compton’s dress made. “I was so excited!” Compton said. She continued to design prom dresses throughout high school and upon graduation, she attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California to further develop her talents. After she returned from serving an LDS mission, she changed directions and began studying elementary education. When she took an art methods for education class, her passion reignited. “Elementary education was good for my children, but fashion is the direction I am going now. I feel like my prayers have been answered,” she added. Ulziika Sukhbaatar, a sophomore from Mongolia studying political science, works in the Office of Honor as a student worker. “Dressing immodestly detracts from how cute a girl is,” she said. “The focus should be on the girl, not her body.” Compton added that clothes can accentuate the natural features girls have. The Fashion Association selected the models through the networks of the 17 Fashion Association members.
Left: Elle Compton struts down the runway sporting a trendy fall outfit on Oct. 15 in the Aloha Center Ballroom during a BSA Fashion Show. Top right: Trevor McCord points to the audience in reaction to his patriotic apparel. Bottom left: A model sports a casual but modest style. Bottom right: A little girl in the audience tries out the fashion runway. Photos by Kelsie Carlson OCTOBER 22, 2015
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Embracing culture BY LEIAN I BRO W N
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Graduation speaker takes advantage of all life’s opportunities Travel enthusiast and education advocate Carianne Hirano, a senior from California majoring in TESOL, recently met with Vice President of Academics Dr. John D. Bell. She was asked to be the student speaker at the Fall 2015 Graduation ceremony. The oldest of four girls, Hirano grew up in California with her Japanese father and Irish-descent mother, whose examples helped shape her love for culture and language. “The No. 1 thing my parents taught me was probably to cleave to the gospel even though it’s hard or you’re going through trials,” said Hirano, “and to never let God down.” At a young age, Hirano with her family completed a service mission that focused on teaching refugees from Thailand and Vietnam how to be leaders and function on their own as a ward. This was only one of many opportunities Hirano had in coming to love both people and their cultures. “I love to travel. And I love that when I travel I’m always surrounded by different people,” said Hirano. “I think I can learn just as much from them as they learn from me, if not more.” Through the International Language Program, Hirano taught English in Russia before she served her mission in Seattle, Wash., where she was able to teach English as service in some areas. Hirano said both experiences solidified her dream of studying TESOL, but BYUH was never a part of the plan. “I came here not knowing anything about Hawaii. I just felt like I needed to be somewhere with a lot of different cultures,” said Hirano. “I knew I wanted to go to a church school, and TESOL was only offered here.” TESOL Professor Neil Anderson said, “Most recently, Carianne has served as the president of the TESOL Society on campus. She was a natural selection for this role because she has had a role as an officer. That initiative has provided her with multiple opportunities to serve other students and to develop her leadership skills.” As TESOL Society president, Hirano was successful in pushing for more students to be involved in the program—evident in the opening social turnout which, according to Anderson, was much larger than past semesters.
“Carianne is a woman with vision and her educational and leadership skills will help her accomplish her vision,” said Anderson. Hirano said she is most grateful for the opportunity to have an education. “I’ve been able to travel to different places and seen how some women don’t have that opportunity due to poverty, trafficking–or really anything related to poverty,” said Hirano. She said the best way for people to combat feeling weighed down after witnessing suffering and deprivation is to “do what you can to help them if you are better off in some aspect because most people feel sorry, but don’t do anything about it.” Although much of her time and effort is and will be fueled towards helping other people, Hirano is no stranger to personal struggles. “One thing I’ve had to overcome is I’ve had severe depression, severe to the point of suicidal,” she said. Hirano explained it was hard to overcome due to her strongly independent personality. “It’s so prideful to not let others help you.You’re allowing others to help when you’re more vocal about your struggles. Not being able to open up about my struggles made me realize how much others benefit when they help me—it’s healthy for both of us,” said Hirano.
As far as post-graduation plans go, she is keeping her options open, unsure if she’ll end up in India helping uneducated women or in Thailand teaching English, but she is confident that with TESOL she can go anywhere. “I’m most afraid of missing out on all the opportunities that life has to offer,” said Hirano. Friend and classmate Kaho Watanabe, a senior from Japan majoring in TESOL, said, “She is such a well-organized, busy person. However, there is no such word as ‘give up’ in Carianne’s dictionary. She is good at teaching. She works at the Language Center as a pronunciation and presentation tutor. Everybody loves how she teaches so her tutoring schedule is always crowded.” Shortly, she will address the graduates, but if she could tell them anything, Hirano said, she hopes they never forget how lucky they are to be educated. “I really like the saying...‘Reach for the stars.’ It’s simple,” said Hirano, “but a lot of us have dreams of what we want to be and what we want to do, but then we don’t always do what we say we’re going to do. I’ve always made sure to do what I say I’m going to do. I always wanted to travel, and that’s what I’m doing. So if you’re reaching for the stars, make sure you get there.”
Carianne Hirano taught English in Russia before serving her mission in Seattle, Wash. She will be the student graduation speaker on Nov. 2. Also speaking at graduation giving the keynote address will be Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Photos by Hector Periquin OCTOBER 22, 2015
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Sharks fail to scare surfer
Surfer attacked on North Shore says he is determined to surf again B Y R AC H EL REED
Two shark attacks about a week apart off of Oahu this month has people wondering why the incidents seem to be happening more frequently. A local shark expert says there are two reasons, reports the Honolulu Star Advertiser, a boom in the population of tiger sharks and a jump in feeding activity among pregnant females as this is the time of year tiger sharks have their pups. “It is possible that pregnant and postpartum female tiger sharks are feeding more frequently than other individuals, as these hungry femals try to replenish their diminished energy reserves,” said shark expert Carl Meyer with the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology in the newspaper article. “However this is just an unproven hypothesis at this point.”
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Meyer said an increase of people in the water is a more probable reason for the uptick in shark attacks. He warned shark attacks happen all months of the year, but the number of attacks is low compared with the greater number of people in the ocean. The first attack this month happened on Oct. 9 as 25-year-old Colin Cook was surfing Leftovers on the North Shore and a 10-12 foot tiger shark bit his left leg, according to Surfer Magazine. A week later on Oct. 17, a 44-year-old man was bit above the ankles as he was swimming back from Mokulua to Lanikai Beach, reported CNN. He was sent to the hospital in critical condition. One of the victims, Cook, is already recovering and taking steps with his remaining leg, and reportedly said he hopes to ride the waves again in a year after his recovery, according to Hawaii News Now. Hearing Cook’s determination to swim again, Isabella West, a freshman studying marine biology from Arizona, said she was excited for him. “Its really cool,” she said. “He loves surfing so much that even losing a limb isn’t going to stop him. I don’t know if I would have the courage to do that after that happened.” According to Cook’s father who talked to Hawaii News Now, the tiger shark appeared out of nowhere, “like a truck,” said Cook, and grabbed his left leg to pull him underwater. Cook grabbed onto his board to stay afloat as the shark began to pull him back. He was able to pop up above water again and with his left hand he pushed the shark away, suffering injuries to that hand, and punched the shark in the nose with his right hand. Cook was then pulled to shore where a bystander used the surfboard leash as a tourniquet to control the bleeding, which saved Cook’s life. EMS workers took an alert Cook to a trauma center, where his leg was amputated above the knee, according to Hawaii News. The day after Cook was attacked, he stood up and took a few steps surrounded by friends and family. He took a few more the following day, according to Hawaii News Now. According to a GoFundMe page, Cook was moved on Oct. 16 from the trauma center to a rehabilitation center. “He’s already a role model,” said Dallin Lakita, a freshman studying exercise and sports science from Laie. “The fact that he’s walking already...and pushing forward instead of being held back. I feel like he should keep up what he’s doing.” Cook will not able to run his surf shop as he begins to learn to walk again. His close friends opened the GoFundMe page to support him, aiming to hit $50,000 to help Cook with the medical costs, rehabilitation therapy and a prosthetic leg, which can be found on https://www. gofundme.com/surfcolin. Students think some things might be hard for Cook to adjust to, and one of those things can be fear. “It’s the fear of doing what you love again,” said Kaysen Nakatsu, a freshman looking into nursing from Pearl City. “Get over that fear.” According to Hawaii News Now, upon hearing of the attack, his relatives flew in from all over the country to support him. Originally from Rhode Island, Cook had lived on the North Shore for years, living his dream by opening a new fiberglass surfboard shop recently, said his GoFundMe page. Cook told Hawaii News Now that he was determined to surf again and to run his surf shop as early as next year. Students gave some words of encouragement to Cook. “Don’t give up on life,” said Joshua Meyer, a freshman studying art from Miliani. “Keep going because people are watching. Just continue to build yourself and try for those goals.”
MARATHON A s y m b o l o f l i f e ’s s t r u g g l e B Y ERI C HA CHENB ER G ER
Ethan Precourt preps for an upcoming marathon in Honolulu despite never running a long distance race before. Photo by Kelsie Carlson
egend tells that after the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 B.C., a soldier named Pheidippides ran the approximate 26 miles, or 42 kilometers, to Athens to deliver the message of their victory, reported athensmarathon.com. After the run and delivering the message, “Niki!” (Victory), he collapsed and died. Ethan Precourt, a junior from Boston, Mass., majoring in business marketing, is preparing for the marathon in Honolulu in December and is determined to not die afterwards. “I try to go run every day, in the morning or when the sun goes down. Then I feel like Forrest Gump. Just keep running as far as I can. I have never done a marathon before, never a half-marathon. I only did like a 5K.” He related the distance of a marathon to the distance of Laie to Waimea and back. Lindi Young, a junior from Kansas majoring in EXS who runs on the cross-country team, said she has been running for seven years. She said she always tries to get greater distances in a certain, set time. “Running, out of all the sports I have done in my life, has made me feel the most accomplished. I get more out of running a mile than an hour on the bike.” Precourt’s motivation is twofold: get in shape and not too many people have done a marathon. “I will be able to tell my future kids I ran a marathon. They can get motivated themselves. I don’t want to tell them I didn’t just because I didn’t like to.”
It seems to be something passed down from generation to generation, observed Young. “What got me into running was seeing my dad run marathons. It is such an accomplishment. [People who run] have such a passion about it.” Sekope Lose, a senior majoring in accounting from Washington, once did a mountain trail marathon. “There is more elevation gain and loss, but it’s so much more beautiful on the slopes and lakesides.” He remembered a friend making an “interesting comment,” as he put it, at the end of a group bike trip. “The people we ride with are generally good people. I don’t know if [people who do sports] are better people, but when you read peer reviewed articles and sport journals, it talks about how people who do work out statistically do better in their studies and their own employment.” Craig Harper, a motivation coach on lifehack.org, said, “For many people, running a marathon is indeed a life-changing, mind-altering experience. It has the potential to change the way people think, behave and achieve – in all areas of their life. They become stronger, more courageous and have a greater insight into, and understanding of, their own potential.” Lose continued, “It is an interesting element of character. Look, for example, at a person who rises early, goes for early morning runs on the beach, has a nice healthy breakfast, spends 30 minutes studying their scriptures, you think: ‘That’s somebody I would like to
be in a relationship with.’ Versus entering a relationship with somebody who sleeps in late, cusses and swears, eats T.V. dinners and maybe makes it to class sometimes.” He said disciplining oneself in this good way creates a certain respect for oneself and in the eyes of other people. “Not having time to work out is just a lame excuse.” Precourt said, “It’s still kind of hard to make myself run sometimes, because it takes a lot of time. On Saturday I ran for 2.5 hours.” He also doesn’t like to listen to music while running because it’s easier to control his breathing. He said, “I am all by myself, just listening to my body. My mind starts to wander. I think of random stuff that occupies my mind. Sometimes I count my steps.” Young also commented on the challenges to overcome one’s natural inclination of laziness. “Running in general is hard. I have never been more broken down since running competitively. But I have become stronger because of it.” She continued, “One of my biggest barriers has been allowing myself to feel pain. Our natural body wants to fight it when we feel pain and not push it. Some of the best athletes [are so much better] because they tell themselves that they can do it. They can accept the pain. What helps me is to stay positive. I never try to be negative about it. Even if I had a bad day, at least I did it and I can always find something to improve on next time.” OCTOBER 22, 2015
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The Lady Seasiders celebrate two wins this past weekend and are preparing for the next meet against California Baptist. Photo by Monique Saenz
Women’s Volleyball wins back to back BY M AT T H EW RO BERT S
The BYU-Hawaii women’s volleyball team had back-to-back sweeps on Oct. 15 and Oct. 17 against visiting Fresno Pacific and Notre Dame de Namur. The results come as no surprise as both teams found themselves near the bottom of the PacWest conference standings and BYUH in first place. Sinamoni Tonga had a huge week as she recorded back-to-back double-doubles, her sixth and seventh of the season. “We were able to see the Sina that we see in practice. She was hitting spots on all her attacks and provided strong play on the back line,” said head coach Mona Ah-Hoy. Tonga led all players with 17 kills against Notre Dame de Namur. She also added 10 digs and a pair of blocks. Malary Reid added seven kills and five blocks to help the Lady Seasiders get the dominating 3-0 sweep against Notre Dame de Namur. Two days before, Tonga had a similarly impressive performance as she once again led all players with 16 kills alongside 14 digs. Leilani
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Aldolpho and Brittany Waite each contributed 11 and seven kills. “I am really proud of the team effort we made tonight, we came out strong and played well together,” said Waite, a freshman elementary education major from Hauula. With the back-to-back wins the Lady Seasiders find themselves with an 8-2 record in PacWest conference play. The Lady Seasiders look to build on this momentum, as they will have the biggest week of their season so far facing visiting California Baptist and Azusa Pacific. The Lady Seasiders are tied with California Baptist, who they will face next Thursday, Oct. 22, for first place. “It is going to be a good game, I expect Cal. Baptist to come out just as strong as us, should be a very competitive and intense match,” said Tonga, a sophomore TESOL major from Kahuku. The last time the two teams faced each other at the beginning of the month in California. It was the visiting Lady Seasiders that edged Cal. Bapist with a 3-2 victory.
Seasiders pick up another Win B Y ERI K WINEG A R
The Men’s Seasiders Soccer Team pick up a much needed win after an emotionally draining loss. The team rebounded Oct. 17 after losing a double overtime heartbreaker loss at Hawaii Hilo by beating Holy Names from California 4-0. Assistant Coach Aaron Howe said the team showed a lot of character after losing a hard-fought game just four days earlier. Howe said, “For the boys to go out there after what was an exhausting, emotionally draining loss and to come back and win this is phenomenal.” He continued, “Our work rate was high, great team chemistry, and our most complete game we have played.” Jacob McRae spared no time getting the ball into the back of the net by scoring two goals within the first five minutes of the game. Arlene Thurston, McRae’s mother-in-law visiting from Idaho, was able to attend the match. She said, “McRae is the best. I’m so proud of him. The team was more confident this week. They clicked early on and they frustrated the other team.” In the first half, BYUH attacked early and often. To go along with McRae’s first two goals within the first five minutes, Mason Reid added one more goal at 35 minutes. In total, the Seasiders’ total shot count was 16 in the first half compared to six shots in the second. The cloudy day brought a decent crowd of students, wives, and girlfriends to the match. Two girlfriends of players brought cut out signs of the players faces and were heard cheering loudly for most of the game. Tarryn Russon, a senior from California studying psychology, and Shemaina Jory Miller, a senior from California studying peacebuilding, said Matthew Roberts (No. 6) and Abraham Garcia (No. 4) are the cutest couple at BYU Hawaii. Although BYUH took an early lead, the game was still competitive until the end. Both teams were involved in minor scuffles and
By scoring two goals within the first five minutes of the game, the Men’s Seasiders won. Photo by Monique Saenz
more than a dozen fouls and three yellow cards were issued to Holy Names. As the game got more intense, injury timeouts became more prevalent. At one point of the game, a BYUH player was flipped forwards onto his neck. He fortunately was able to walk away unharmed. Besser Davila, a junior from Utah, had an impressive goal in the 80th minute by weaving in and out of defenders and pulling the goalie out towards him. He said, “I just dribbled around some guys, the keeper came out, I went around him and was able to put it in.” Davila also said the conditions on the field probably led to some of the frustration Holy Names felt. “Conditions on the pitch were tough. It was wet, and since we are used to it, this allowed us to capitalize on some of the mistakes they were making.”
The victory places the Seasiders at 5-7 and 3-4 in conference play. Since a collapse of the top teams of the PacWest conference is unlikely, the Seasiders’ chances are slim to contend for the conference championship this year. However, the Seasiders have been in every game and have been unfortunate to be on the losing side in some of the games. Howe said, “I am so proud of these guys. Some of these games we have just needed a bit of luck. I know its cliché to say this but these boys have showed a lot of character. They are good hard working boys.” The men’s and women’s soccer teams play next on Oct. 22 at home before going on another road trip to the mainland.
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