Emily Harrison: A Taste of Midwestern Autumn

I’m sure everyone has seen the obnoxious decorations in stores around us, already celebrating Christmas, in September. It’s kind of ridiculous.
But, even if you have your own fall traditions, you can always start more for you and your friends or your family.

But, even if you’re in Hawaii, you can see the mood changing. Even if the seasons aren’t, and if you’re from the mainland like me, your internal clock is changing. So, in order to prepare for the upcoming fall season, you need to prepare your home and body.

Continue reading

Emily Harrison: A Heluhelu of Poetry

Aloha everyone. I’m unsure if anyone from the school, other than the honors students and faculty, knows who Brandy McDougall is, but she is a Hawaii State Poet Laureate.

 She’s published two poetry books: “Finding Meaning”, and “Birth Land.” At these conferences, she discussed and read from “Birthland” which was honestly quite moving, quite passionate. She brought tears to herself and to her audience.

Especially for a school-based poetry reading conference, I thought it was quite endearing.

Continue reading

Emily Harrison: HPU Libraries Host Escape Room Event

Escape rooms have been buzzing in the past decade. They have increased tremendously in popularity (especially with young adults) over the years.

And most people will want a review on the escape room HPU just held. And they’ll get one.

But first: upon hearing from the staff and participants, the library staff at Hawaii Pacific University needs to be thanked for all of the effort they put into the events for the students at HPU.

So, thank you to the Library Faculty members at HPU.

Continue reading

Emily Harrison: HPU Graduates Meet and Greet

No one should be afraid of their next chapter in life, no matter what has lead up to it, remember that it is indeed the next chapter. Not the end of the story.

HPU had their very first meet and greet, Friday, February 23rd, 2024. The conference consisted of some alumni and some local networks.

Although this conference was for graduates, it’s just as important for undergraduates to hear the messages that were given.

Continue reading