September 25, 2014 Ke Alaka'i Issue

September 25, 2014

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Volume 109: Issue 3

THE LEADER

RETURN ofthe interns BYUH students gain career experience all over the world 12-13

Adopting Faith 6 Research seeks to show positive adoptions with LDS families

Cross Country Recap 15

BYUH ohana inspires gratitude and endurance among runners SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 1

KE ALAKA I September 25, 2014 • Volume 109: Issue 3 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF T u c ke r G r i m s h aw

ADVISOR Le e A n n Lambe r t

COPY EDITORS H o m e r Wo lm a n A ly s s a Wa lh o o d R eb e cc a S a ba lo n e s

ART DIRECTOR H e cto r Pe r iqu in INTERNS R ebe cca Gu ld e n Gre g Er ick so n

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS

Samone Isom, Reid Crickmore, Jared Roberts, Meagan Crowell, Jessica Tautfest, Matt Roberts, Emily Hall, Hannah Packard, Camron Stockford, Trenton McCullough, Joshua Mason ART & GRAPHICS L a u re n S t e im l e H e c t o r Pe r iq u i n Jo h n D i a z Ethan Tsai M o n i c a R uba lc ava PHOTOGRAPHERS Ke l s i e C a rls o n M o n i c a R uba lc ava Milani Ho

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CONTENTS BYUH Se cur i ty h o l ds o pe n h o use to sh ow un ive r si ty o h an a i ts update s

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VIDEOGRAPHERS Jame s A stle Je f f C o llin s A brah am Garcia V ladimir T ro pn ikov AD MANAGER A u stin Me ldr u m

ON THE COVER: Nowah Afangbedji, a senior from Togo, Africa, works in the BYUH science lab. This past summer, Afangbedji completed an internship at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. Photo by Monica Rubalcava CONTACT

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Sunset at Sunset Beach is captured on the iphone. Photo by Kelsie Carlson

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FRIDAY The Farmers Market will be back in the Aloha Center Ballroom from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FRIDAY Eat The Street “Oktoberfest” will be held in Kakaako near the University of Hawaii. 40+ food vendors will be participating in a German-inspired food extravaganza from 4 to 9 p.m.

SATURDAY Intramurals flag football begins on the fenced field next to the sand volleyball court next to the racquetball (indoors) courts building. The games start at 8 a.m. Come and support your fellow students.

SUNDAY There is a Multi-Stake fireside for the Laie Hawaii YSA Young Single Adults 1st & 2nd Stakes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. upstairs in the Heber J Grant Building.

THE WEEK IN QUOTES

Happiness is like a butterfly. Chasing it makes it flee. When focusing elsewhere it will softly sit on your shoulder.

— Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, at the BYU-Idaho devotional on Sept. 22 “When you whip those you love, it’s not about abuse, it’s about love.”

— Bonita Jackson, mother of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who is charged with injuring his son with a switch while disciplining him.

“Not only is it not necessary; we don’t want them.”

— New Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, on the possibility of U.S. troops returning to his country.

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NEWS HEADLINES

Lava continues to flow on Big Island, threatens Puna community Lava flows from Kilauea volcano on the Big Island have been on the move since June 27 and are threatening to force Puna district residents to pack up their belongings and leave their houses.

Former mayor and Civil Defense Chief Harry Kim lives in the Puna district and asserts that he will not move. “Puna is my home. We all bought land here knowing the hazards, knowing the risks,” Kim told the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Kim said his neighbor once told him, “It’s the Hawaiian acceptance of Pele’s ways. Pele gives and Pele takes. When you live in Pele’s home, you just accept that.’”

The lava in Puna is advancing at a rate of about 660 feet per day, which is slower than the earlier average of 960 feet per day. If it continues its current course, it will disrupt Highway 130, the main highway that links the people of the Puna district and Kaohe Homesteads to the rest of the island.

With the impending lava flow threatening to destroy land and homes in the Puna district, concerned citizens are asking the government to divert the flow.

“The people who aren’t from there want the government to manually divert the lava. The natives just want people to be prepared, and leave the lava alone,” said Makana Rapozo, a freshman in elementary education from Hawaii Island.

Rapozo continued, “A quote from a video about it said, ‘If Pele want to clean house, let her clean house.’ The last time the government moved it, it caused more problems.”

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory team surveys the lava flow from Kilauea. Photo by AP

Wynnie Voaga, a freshman studying EXS from Hawaii Island said, “I live in Waianae where it’s really cool. I’m just glad I don’t live next to the volcano.”

Puna residents are ready for whatever may come. Piilani Kaawaloa, a Puna resident, told the Honolulu Star Advertiser, “We’re accustomed to living in these kinds of conditions.” Kaawaloa said she has been evacuated three times in the past three decades.

“The beauty is that I get to experience and see every day the creation of Mother Earth.

To be able to say that I am witnessing this and seeing this happen is truly amazing to me,” Kaawaloa said.

Jaden McCarrey, a senior in peace building from Alaska, said, “Hawaii, like Alaska, is both beautiful and terrible. Its beauty is its terror. I think respect for the land and its power is something I can relate to.”

With over 10,000 drivers estimated to use Highway 130 each day and more than 8,500 residents living in Pahoa, Hawaii Civil Defense is closely monitoring the lava flow.

According to KHON2, Darryl Oliveira, a Hawaii Civil Defense Administrator, said, “We thought it would be out of the forested area on to some open ground, but it’s not.” He continued, “No evacuation required. We’re monitoring the conditions and there’s no brush fire threat.”

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A fresh look for Security

Open House highlights new cameras and equipment plus training for staff Students, faculty, and staff were invited to attend an open house on Sept. 17 at the Security office on campus. Security showcased its new policies, technologies, and vehicles to those who attended. Head of Security, Earl Morris, who typically introduces himself as “Torch,” has been making changes and is giving the Risk and Management Department a new face since he started as director in March 2014.

The department has updated the camera system with 300 cameras on campus and 500 more cameras still to come in the future. It has also invested in new vehicles and an increased staff.

Anthony Pickard, manager of Security and Risk Management, commented on the improvements to the department: “Through the new technology and increased man power, we can better protect the community of BYUH. All Security personnel are first aid and first response certified. We are here to help out if something comes up.”

Security has shuttle service that helps students get home from school after dark. Anyone can go to the Security office at 10 p.m. or midnight and they will be able to get a ride back to their home.

Pickard said, “We just want to make it a safe environment for students, faculty and staff. We want to be approachable and want people to feel comfortable coming to us. We are a people friendly Security Department.”

Security is continuing to make improvements as the entrance to the Temple View Apartments (TVA) is to be renovated and a new guard post was installed. There will be a guard there each night beginning at 10 p.m. in order to monitor that side of campus.

“It’s fun to be part of a team that is helping and doing their best to make changes around campus,” said bike officer and student Rachel Stone, “If I could offer one piece of advice to students, it would be ride the right way around the circle.”

Andrew McGrevy, a senior majoring in social work said, “I feel impressed by the many changes and updates. I hope it will improve campus and decrease the problems.”

However, while students are pleased with the changes, some remain skeptical regarding Security’s policies and practices. Adam Ahmu, a junior from Chicago, said, “I am not sure where all the new funds came from for all the new technology and cars. I hope they focus more on working with the students and not against them.”

Students are encouraged to approach the Security Department with any questions or concerns. Security can also be reached by telephone at 675-3911 or 675-3503 for on-campus emergencies.

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Above: Security staff members mingle with students at the Security Department Open House. Below: Security team member and BYUH student Rafael Ramos poses in front of some of the new security cameras. Photos

by Monica Rubalcava

Solar panels and a native plant and rock garden can be seen from above the Turtle Bay Resort in nearby Kahuku. Photo courtesy of Turtle Bay.

GREEN PRACTICES

Turtle Bay Resort continues to enhance self-sustainability Turtle Bay Resort continues to make a concentrated effort to increase its Green Practices initiative and fulfill their responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint, says resort information. According to the Turtle Bay website, in December 2013, “Turtle Bay became the first Oahu resort with a roof solar installation.”

Recent efforts have been made toward changes to the roofs of all main buildings. An announcement of the improvements on its website says, “We have implemented a 59,000-square-foot landscaped native plant and rock garden on all lower rooftops; an effort that will enhance views, double the lifespan of the roofing materials to two decades, and lower energy use.”

The Green Practices page also says “savings are immense.”

The effort to reduce the amount of fossil fuel usage is equivalent to planting 350 acres of forest. The green roof will save 1,000 barrels of oil annually, according to the website.

Scott McCormack, vice president of Real Estate for Replay Resorts, commented, “These conservation projects are helping us be more ‘green’ with our operations, as we fulfill our vision for a more sustainable future of Turtle Bay Resort and contribute to the State’s goal of reaching 70 percent energy independence by 2030.”

Kristen Maua’i, a junior in elementary education from Hawaii Island, recognized that some green projects aren’t 100 percent

effective—however, she also recognized the benefit of these projects and the impact they can have on the environment. Maua’i said, “I’ve seen and heard of little projects in other institutions, but nothing this big as far as green efforts.”

Turtle Bay Resort has also taken several other “green” energy initiatives by installing compact fluorescent light bulbs for 70 percent of the lighting, resort-wide recycling, bulk food donations, and rest room and shower upgrades to reduce water. Turtle Bay also reuses foliage gathered on the property and buys locally grown produce.

Teaming up with BYU-Hawaii, Turtle Bay is working to preserve natural resources by turning the hundreds of gallons of oil used in their kitchen into biodiesel for the university to fuel its vehicles, says the resort’s Green Practices website.

“When I learned about the effort Turtle Bay is making to go green, I really was impressed,” said Christiana Erickson, a senior studying elementary education from California. “It changes your perception about the resort and makes you appreciate their effort to keep the North Shore a special and unique place.”

More details on all the green efforts at Turtle Bay can be found on the Green Practices page at turtlebayresort.com.

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FAITHFUL FAMILIES

Adopted by her own family, Cara Adams is researching how faith impacts adoptions. Photos by Monica Rubalcava

BYUH senior looks for connection between happy adoptees and LDS families

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y polling adopted and non-adopted young adults alike, Cara Adams, a senior in psychology from California, is trying to find a correlation between positive adoptions and faith. Adams said, “Research has found that there are a lot of issues in the family when you adopt children- emotional and physical abuse, sexual abuse, things like that. For my research, though, I knew I wanted to look at something positive.”

Adams’ passion for her research comes from her own story as an adopted child. Placed with loving parents as a baby, Adams said she has seen what safety and support an LDS family gives to adopted children. Adam’s research is a part of her senior thesis before graduating with her bachelor’s in psychology in April, and she’s excited her research could help adopted children have safer and more positive upbringings.

“LDS (Latter-day Saints) families have such a focus on families through the

teachings of the church,” Adams said. “I’m hoping to find that children adopted in LDS families have better stress coping methods because they have family support and they are less likely to have dealt with the same issues that other adopted kids have.” Adams believes the data from her online poll, which polls both adopted and non-adopted students, will show adoptees in LDS families are more likely to have positive satisfaction with their adoptive family life and healthy coping methods for stress.

The LDS Church recently closed its adoption agency and is no longer placing children into homes through its full-service organization, according to a news release on LDS.org in July of this year. However, the organization will still aid LDS families looking to adopt.

The organization will now focus on providing help for single, expectant mothers, and will provide counseling free of charge for

these families, mothers, and children. “I want to go into this as a profession,” said Adams.

“I’ve looked into doing social work or being a family therapist for families that have adopted children.”

Alyssa Asplund, an undeclared freshman from California, has also seen first-hand the blessings that an LDS family can give to an adopted child. “My mom was visiting a family friend who cared for foster children, and when she met Austin, she just knew. She felt the Spirit so strongly and she knew he needed to be part of our family,” said Asplund. “I think probably what brought him so close to our family is feeling the Spirit, and that was why he was able to adjust so quickly to us. He just felt something right there.”

You can find Adam’s online poll at: https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/1eM4kdwrfP4ny-xWjGQ3PI_2qGMxM_ wkjKGgmonuPevY/viewform A LYSSA WALHOOD

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MAJOR PREPARATION

Pianists smile at the camera, breathing sighs of relief after playing their pieces in front of BYUH music fans.

Photo by Milani Ho

Pianists wow the audience at campus recital after months of practice

for the recital. Ng said, “I usually practice three hours a day Monday through Saturday, but the week before the recital I practiced like four hours a day to get my fingers ready for it.”

In addition to the physical preparation, he mentioned his rom Beethoven to Rachmaninoff, students studying piano perfor- spiritual preparation helped too. “I always pray before practicing and mance showed off famous composers’ pieces, featured in a piano I prayed before the recital as well. It’s pretty special for me because majors’ concert in the McKay Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Dozens of students and faculty gathered to appreciate the performers’ I’ve never played such a hard piece ever in public and I thought I did enough preparation but I messed up at the very beginning. When I talents and passion for music.

Dr. Scott McCarrey, an associate professor of Music, heads made that mistake, even though my mind was blank, I felt like something was helping me throughout the performance. It amazes me. I the piano performance program at BYUH and was in charge of the could tell that my prayer was answered.” recital. McCarrey said, “When students perform in public, they beJashon Fabia, a sophomore from the Philippines, was a piano come musicians. Knowing that an audience will be listening requires major but recently said he decided to change to psychology. But he still a higher level of preparation than performing for oneself in a practice performed in the recital to receive a class grade. Fabia said playing in room or for friends in an informal setting.” the recital reminded him how fun music can be for everyone.

The piano concerts held at BYUH are held to a high stan“Everyone can do music. It’s just that you have different times dard of professionalism. For example, children under the age of 8 are when you can be good at it. That’s why we have the word practice. not admitted and no cameras are allowed to be used. Of this rule McCarrey said, “The concert will be recorded and student performances Some people started so young and some old. Sometimes we have to double our effort and time. My teacher told me that I could do it and graded. A distraction-free environment helps students concentrate.” he’s right. It’s never too late to learn,” said Fabia.

McCarrey said students began preparing for this recital in For more information on upcoming Fine Arts events, go to April and continued their practice over the summer. Benjamin Ng, a sophomore from Hong Kong, said he put in extra practice to prepare calendar.byuh.edu.

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A Festival of Opportunity Student Associations allow students to learn outside of the classroom

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YU-Hawaii World Fest offered a wide variety of options for students to get involved in activities on campus, ranging from performing music, learning about Hong Kong, or even playing field hockey. World Fest is a two-day opportunity for BYUH Student Associations (BSA’s) to recruit potential members. Each BSA has their own table where they provide information and have sign up sheets for their associations.

Some BSA’s have been established for years, while others are just beginning this year. The BYUH Field Hockey Club is new

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this semester. “Since the school is getting rid of athletics, we wanted to bring a new option to students for sports. In the Field Hockey Chapter, we will have weekly practices where people can learn how to play,” said Isabella Bigley, a sophomore in marine biology from Calif.

However, the New Zealand Association has a long history on campus. “In Maori, family is spelt whanau, and in the New Zealand Chapter, we take our family very seriously. We know everyone’s names, and always have each other’s back,” said Paige Bush of New Zealand, a member of the New Zealand BSA.

Left: Students help explain the new academic calendar. Right: Andrea Lopez and Jared Leon represent the Latino Association. Bottom: BYUH Dive Club offers scuba certification for members.

Far Right: Genesis Cahigas and Genesis Magat-Cahigas pose for a picture. Photos by Hector Periquin

Zachary Jiles, a junior in international cultural studies from England, said the European Club was restarted this semester “to give an opportunity for European students to have a voice. We also want non-European students to join so they can learn more about the cultures and diversity of Europe,” he said.

Each association puts on special events throughout the semester for its members. Different associations have planned gospel forums, Family Home Evenings, barbecues, and service projects. Chiu Chuan-Feng, a junior in hospitality and tourism management from Taiwan and president of the Taiwan association, said, “This semester we have a very unique activity planned called food hunting, where the members of our group will search the island for different foods. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

The BYUH Dive Club offers students the opportunity to get scuba certified and go on underwater adventures with fellow students.

“Dive club is very different form other clubs. I think we are the most active club. We offer once in a lifetime opportunities. We have tons of members, and we always have a lot of fun,” said Chase Beal, a senior in marine biology form Utah.

Members of the different associations are not limited to people from that country. Dallin Petersen, a sophomore in ICS from Utah, joined the Singapore and Malaysia Club after serving his mission in Malaysia. “Malaysia is the diamond in the rough of Asia,” he said. “The Singapore and Malaysia Club is very diverse.

We welcome all cultures into our club,” added Kelvin Tan, a sophomore in computer science from Malaysia.

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Leave No Student Behind Center aids students to achieve success

well,” Linton said. “It’s been so amazing to me to see how the two Originally designed to aid students who were on academic probareally go hand in hand. . . . Our life is out of balance if our spiritual tion, the newly renamed Center for Academic Success now works to life is off track.” encourage any students with academic problems. Elder Randy Bott

One of the unique features of the center is the early alert and his wife, Sister Vickie Bott, were called to an 18-month service mission to organize the center. The senior missionary couple said they program. Sister Marsha Addams, one of the missionaries who works at the center, said, “We try to encourage the faculty to pick up right want to help those who struggle with family problems and culture away if the student is not attending, not turning in assignments and shock as well as academic issues. appears not to understand concepts. The professors have a little place

Elder Bott said, “The school told us to figure out what needs to be done and establish the program and get her going.” They on PeopleSoft where they can send us the early alert. When it comes work with the faculty to make sure students are receiving the aid they to us, it tells us the student, the class, and the problem so we’re able to pick that up and get in touch with the student.” need. They are working on providing tutors for all general classes.

Elder Bott served as a mission president in the Fresno

Sister Blanch Linton is working alongside the Botts to California Mission at age 43, taught religion at BYU in Provo for 20 establish the center and help students overcome personal struggles, years and was the top-ranked U.S. professor on Ratemyprofessors.com noting they are often the causes of bad grades and not “a lack of in 2008. Sister Linton and her husband are the creators of schoolimintelligence.” provement.com, which creates professional learning resources to help

Linton said she has also seen a correlation between a student’s academic and spiritual life. “If a student is off track spiritu- teachers and administrators to be more effective.

Though targeting students who are struggling, the Cenally, they get really lax in saying their prayers and reading their ter for Academic Success is open to aid all students who scriptures. They may have other problems that pull them would like academic support. Students can find the away from that total commitment that is expected “If a student is off center in Library Room 124. of students here. Then they suffer academically as track spiritually... then they suffer academically as well.”

-Sister Linton

Sister Linton, a service missionary, mentors students to accomplish their goals in and out of the classroom.

Photo by Milani Ho

JOSHU A MASON

B I T TER S W E E T RE COVE RY Experts say rehab addicts turn to sugar to curb cravings Rehab centers nationwide are helping addicts become substance independent—but not necessarily independent in their dietary choices.

The New York Times published an article recently entitled “Off the Drugs, Onto the Cupcakes” that expounds on generally unhealthy foods in rehab centers, and the role those foods play in recovering addicts’ lives.

The article, by Abbey Ellin, states, “Rodney Zimmers was 21 years old and 135 pounds when he got off heroin and cocaine for good. Three years later, he was still drug free but had ballooned to 250. He blames his weight gain on the high-calorie, high-sugar food served in rehabilitation.”

Zimmers went on to say he learned how to be sober in rehab but didn’t learn other helpful life skills or how to live how to function as a contributing member of society.

Gaining weight is a reasonable consequence of becoming sober in rehabilitation, says rehab experts. In fact, the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step book, dubbed the “Big Book,” suggests consuming sugar to alleviate fatigue and curb cravings.

Found in chapter nine, the exact section reads, “One of the many doctors who had the opportunity of reading this book in manuscript form told us that the use of sweets was often helpful . . .he thought all alcoholics should constantly have chocolate available for its quick energy value at times of fatigue. He added that occasionally in the night a vague craving arose which would be satisfied by candy. Many of us have noticed a tendency to eat sweets and have found this practice beneficial.”

BYU-Hawaii Professor Joel Reece, in the EXS Department, had a more practically applicable view on sugar addiction. He explained the overconsumption of sugar, whether a technical addiction or not, is still a problem behavior with negative repercussions and should be replaced with better habits just as any other problem behavior.

Reece added, “Overall, my suggestion is to replace the improper intake of sugar with a more appropriate behavior. It’s a problem for sure. We don’t look at it as being a big deal, but how willing are we to pass up a soda if it’s in front of us?”

Possible food addiction in rehab

centers follows a growing pile of evidence against sugar some of which lumps sugar with other highly addictive substances, say health advocates.

One such source of evidence is “Fed Up,” the 2014 documentary narrated by Katie Couric. The film pinpoints sugar addiction as the overlooked primary cause of obesity in America, stating that between 1977 and 2000 the amount of sugar in the American diet doubled.

As declared in the film by Dr. Robert Lustig, professor of Pediatrics at University of California, San Francisco, “Sugar is poison. It is a chronic, dose dependent, liver toxin.”

Latu Fuluvaka, a junior in EXS from Hawaii, agreed with the notion sugar is an addictive substance. Fuluvaka said, “It happens all the time with soda. Sugar acts the same way in your body as an addictive drug does. Most rehab centers have to generate profit I assume, and healthier food can be more expensive, so I think money’s the main issue when it comes to that.”

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Nowah Afangbedji participated in an internship at the Korle-Bu hospital to prepare for his future career.

Photo by Monica Rubalcava

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Interns Return Yamagata Foundation offers real world experience to students

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his fall, BYU-Hawaii students returned triumphant and eager to share their experiences after completing summer internships from all around the world funded by the Yamagata Foundation.

Nowah Afangbedji, a senior in biology from the African country of Togo, was able to participate in one such internship.

Afangbedji went to Ghana to work in one of the country’s largest medical training hospitals, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

During the first two weeks, Afangbedji said he was trained on how to properly screen blood for transmittable diseases. “I loved this part because I was able to apply the classroom teachings from BYUH and apply it to a real world circumstance,” he said. “Now things in the classroom are easier to understand and have real life application to me.” He said his internship consisted of two parts: blood screening and medical shadowing.

During the last two weeks of his internship, he followed the doctors to assess patients and participated with more hands on work.

Afangbedji said, “I was able to talk with patients and then report to the doctor, and together we would diagnose the patient and discuss possible treatments. It was eye opening. I have strengthened my desire to enter the biomedical field and see real life application to the things I learned at BYUH.”

Following his experiences, Afangbedji said he recommitted to improving lives in his home country and now can see the significant impact good doctors can have in developing countries like his own. He expressed his gratitude for the school funding that allowed him to participate in this amazing experience.

Gabriella Gomez, a senior graduating in peace building from Guatemala, spent her summer in Switzerland, where she worked with an organization called Initiatives of Change.

Gomez said she worked in reception and helped other participants that attended conferences in the facilities. “I learned tools and skills to work with others and initiate change that can impact society for the better.”

Aside from helping others at the conferences, Gomez said she made contacts and networked with people from all over the world who have similar interests. “The organization even asked that I come back next year in a higher position.”

These internships and others in places like Australia, Kosovo, Indonesia, Mozambique and Disney World, have been funded by the Yamagata Foundation at BYUH, making it possible for students to gain valuable work experience.

BYUH students who completed internships during the last year will be expressing their gratitude by showcasing their experiences to the Yamagatas and BYUH ohana during a campus film festival.It is scheduled to be held in the Aloha Center ballroom on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 9 to 10:30 p.m.

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Gabriella Gomez, a senior majoring in peacebuilding from Guatemala, did an internship at an organization called Initiatives of Change in Switzerland this summer. Photo courtesy of Gabriella Gomez

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Pictured is Clayton Kearl Photo by Monique Saenz

NEXT MATCH: September 25 at Holy Names

WOMEN: September 20 Final - 2OT BYUH 1 Humboldt St. 2 September 19 Final - OT BYUH 3 Palm Beach Atl. 2

NEXT MATCH: September 25 at Holy Names

MEN: September 23 Final BYUH 0 San Francisco St. 1 September 20 Final - 2OT BYUH 1 Humboldt St. 1

SOCCER

NEXT MATCH: September 25 UH-HIlo

September 20 Final BYUH 3 Hawaii Pacific 2

The Lady Seasiders avenged last season’s loss to the Sharks with a hard-fought win at HPU. Senior Stella Chen finished 21 kills, 14 digs, and 5 blocks.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

NEXT MEET: Chaminade Invitational October 11

WOMEN: Jessica Horrocks and Haley Olcott finished fourth and fifth in the 5K at the BYUH invitational with times of 19:15 and 19:16 respectively. BYUH finished second overall.

MEN: Clayton Kearl and Kevin Miller finished third and fourth in the BYUH invitational with times of 26:49 and 26:11 respectively. BYUH finished second overall.

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ond with 35 points, trailing Hawaii Pacific by 10 points in their 5k race in Laie, Hawaii. The men’s cross country team finished second behind Hawaii Pacific in the team standings with 34 points.

Although BYUH placed second, the teams were still happy with their results, looking forward to improving.

BYUH’s Clayton Kearl, who came in fourth with a time of 26:49 minutes, said, “I was happy to see so many supporters at our race. I think it was the best turnout we have ever had, and it was awesome to have friends, family, teachers and fellow BYUH athletes cheering us on.”

Kevin Miller agreed with his teammate and said, “What I enjoyed most about the day was the entire atmosphere of the competition. We had a good number of people come to watch the race. It added to the excitement.” Miller place third in the race at 26:11 minutes. He continued, “Personally, my goal was to win, so getting third overall was a bit disappointing. Now it is time to see where I am at and what adjustments I need to make to improve.” Miller said the race was a learning experience as it was the first 8k of the season.

The coach of the men and women’s cross country teams, Kevin Schlag, said the men’s team is “progressing well. It was a hot day, so it was good experience for them.

As we transition our training to preparing for the longer 8k and 10k races, they’ll adjust.”

Coach Schlag also has high hopes for his women’s team and congratulated them on their well-run race. “The women ran great. They all improved from the last race, and they did a great job pushing each other to go faster.”

Jessica Horrocks ran her personal best, finishing the race at 19:15 minutes, taking fourth place. “Everyday is constant preparation to reach my goals. Not only do we practice hard physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and

t the BYU-Hawaii Invitational on Saturday morning,

A Sept. 20, the women’s cross country team finished sec-

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spiritually for our races. Seeing my teammates, teachers, friends, other athletes, and coaches from the other sports during the race is a huge motivation for me. It helps me take my mind off the pain and focus.” Horrocks said the support she received at this meet and others fills her with gratitude, adrenaline, and endurance to keep running. One of her favorites quotes about endurance is, “When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.”

Haley Olcott ran her personal best just behind Horrocks, finishing in fifth place at 19:16 minutes.

BYUH’s teams will enjoy two full weeks of rest before hosting Chaminade at the next invitational on Oct. 6 at 8 a.m. between the soccer and softball fields.

Seasider teams both finish second at home meet

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CAMPUS COMMENT What’s your favorite class this semester?

Andrew Monahan

Clayton Kearl

Brandon C.W. Johnson

“Physics 100 with Brother Webber because he throws stuff around the class and bangs his fist on the table like a wild gorilla. That keeps me awake and attentive in class,” said Andrew Monahan, a senior in business from Pennsylvania.

“Business 242 with Brother Gibson. His moustache puts the Lorax to shame. He has a great moustache,” said Clayton Kearl III, a senior in business from Utah.

“D&C because, as a convert, it’s a gospel that I didn’t really look into, and because there are hot freshman girls in there,” said Brandon C.W. Johnson, a senior in business from New Jersey.

Shannon Gomez

ANNIE Couch

“My favorite class is anthropology because the teacher really engages the students in the class discussion and keeps things interesting,” said Shannon Gomez, a freshman in ICS from Hauula.

“English 101, because the professor encourages a lot of discussion and that makes the class fun,” said Annie Couch, a sophomore in nursing from Oregon.

BRittany Tanuvasa “Social Dance because I’ve never taken a dance class and it’s not complicated and really fun,” said Brittany Tanuvasa, a freshman in music from Oregon.

Question by Reid Crickmore Photos by Kelsie Carlson