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Boston stronger than ever 4 Marathon stands tall one year after tragedy

April Graduation

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BYUH bids farewell to 2014 graduating class

Quest for the championship 13 The race to 16 wins begins for NBA & NHL

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T H U R SDA Y Last day to add/drop classes without $10 per class fee. Deadline is 5pm.

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F R IDA Y First Farmer’s Market of the semester begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Aloha Center.

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S. Korean ferry captain arrested and charged

Lee Joon-seok, the captain of the sunken ferry in South Korea, is being charged as responsible for the failed rescue of more than 300 people Relay for Life for Ko’olauloa 2014 starts at 6 p.m. at the Hauula Park. aboard the Sewol, according to AP. Cnn.com reported the captain faces accusations of “abanBook of Mormon Pageant in the Candoning his boat, negligence, causing bodily non Activity Center at 7:30 pm. injury, not seeking rescue from other ships and violating ‘seamen’s law.’”

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South Korean President Park Geunheld in various locations throughout hye said, “The actions of the captain and some the community beginning at 8 a.m. of the crew are absolutely unacceptable, unforgivable actions that are akin to murder.”

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The captain said, “At the time, the The Harlem Globetrotters will percurrent was very strong. The temperature of form in the Cannon Activities Center at 7 p.m.. Pre-game show is from the ocean water was cold, and I thought that if 5:30 to 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, people left the ferry without (proper) judgvisit www.harlemglobetrotters.com/ ment, if they were not wearing a life jacket, hawaii. and even if they were, they would drift away and face many other difficulties. The rescue boats had not ar”We are one. We are strong. We are rived yet, nor were Boston. We are Boston strong,” there any civilian -Said the announcer at the Boston Red fishing ships or Sox game played at Fenway Stadium other boats nearby exactly one year after the Boston Marathon bombings. The Red Sox fell short in at that time.” a close game with against the Baltimore T H E W EE K Thad Allen, the Orioles.

I N Q U O T ES former head of the U.S. Coast Guard, said Lee could have told the passengers to go to the deck.

“For somebody to survive multiple hours with that lack of oxygen and that cold is just mirac “He could have always changed his ulous,” order if the ship wasn’t sinking. Worst case -Airline analyst Peter Forman said in an interview then would have been that he would have with CNN. Since 1947, 105 people are known to have attempted to fly inside wheel wells on 94 made his passengers suffer the inconvenience flights worldwide, the Federal Aviation Adminisof standing around on deck for a few minutes,” tration’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute says.

Allen said reports AP. Of those, 25 made it through, including a 9-year Right before the sinking of the Sewol, old -- a survival rate of 24 percent. One of the flights went as high as 39,000 feet. Two others dialogue between a crew member of the ship were at 38,000 feet. and officials at the Vessel Traffic Service center has now been transcribed. CNN reports: “Are

More than 150 people died and 150 people are still missing after a ferry sunk off the coast of South Korea. Photo by AP.

the passengers able to escape?” the center official asked. “The ship listed too much, so it is impossible,” the crew member replied.

The center official also urged the captain to take charge of the crisis. “The captain should make (the) decision to make people escape,” they told the ferry, noting the captain had a better understanding of the situation.

Most of the 476 people aboard the ship were high school students on a field trip. While 174 people were rescued, at least 152 have been found dead as of April 23. All others are missing and suspected dead, reports CNN.

Though the captain faces charges, many Koreans feel confused and misled as to what happened during the incident, placing much of the blame on the government.

Soram Yun, a sophomore in psychology from Korea, said, “We don’t actually know how it exactly went. We don’t know the whole thing. People like me believe that it’s someone else hiding something else. It doesn’t really make sense.”

“I don’t know what happened,” said Mina Park, a sophomore in peace-building from Korea. “I feel like all the mistakes are from the government. Almost all the citizens in Korea know that the government is low quality. They are not for the citizens. They are just for them.

They are really incompetent.”

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Boston back on top American wins prestigious marathon for first time since 1983

W Meb Keflezghi raises his fist after winning the Boston Marathon just one year after the tragic bombings that killed four and injured more than100 people at the finish line of last year’s race. Photos by AP.

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ith a time of 2:08, Meb Keflezghi crossed the finish line with raised-arms and a smile to become the first American male since 1983 to win the Boston Marathon.

Keflezghi honored the victims of last year’s tragedy by writing their names on his race bib and was welcomed at the finish line to an eruption of “U-S-A” chants from the crowd. "I'm blessed to be an American and God bless America and God bless Boston for this special day," Keflezighi said.

Last year, Keflezghi was injured and watched the race from the sidelines as a spectator but left just five minutes before the bombs blasted near the finish line.

Kasha Coombs, a senior in peace building from California, said, “When I heard the news of the Boston bombing last year, it was a huge shock. I think it’s great that someone from the U.S. won after something so bad happened to Americans a year ago.”

In response to last year’s tragedy, more than 36,000 runners signed up to race and over 1 million people lined up along the route to cheer the runners on, setting a record for attendance and participation at the event, according to AP.

“This was a great example of something negative being reversed into something positive for those affected by the bombing last year. It is a great win for the American people,” said Leon Smith, a junior in social work from New Zealand.

Security was heavily increased and extremely cautious of any suspicious activity. Costumes that covered the face, bulky clothing, and containers holding more than 1 liter of liquid were prohibited as part of this year’s increased security parameters, reported AP.

A moment of silence was observed at the finish line as church bells throughout Boston rang in remembrance of the victims from last year’s bombings, reported AP.

Rita Jeptoo from Kenya won the women’s division for the second year in a row with a time of 2:18.

- R e id Crickmore

PAYNE’S PRINCESS

Spartan center Adreian Payne’s 8-year-old friend passes away

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dreian Payne, a 6’10” center on the Michigan State University basketball team, said goodbye to his self-professed “special friend” and “sister” Lacey Holsworth, an 8-year-old girl who passed away on April 8 from a rare form of cancer.

The story has touched people’s hearts across the nation, including Laie community members and BYU-Hawaii students because of a short video the Big Ten Network aired about their unlikely friendship.

“It was an amazingly touching story—a college basketball star becoming friends with an 8-year-old cancer patient. It is sad to have an ending like her passing, but I think it left its mark on college basketball and on the country,” said Landon Southwick, a soccer player and senior in business from Washington.

According to ESPN, Payne met Holsworth in 2011 on a team-sponsored trip to a local hospital where Holsworth was undergoing treatments. After their first meeting, Payne stayed in contact with Holsworth and their mismatched relationship started to blossom.

“Payne brought her [Holsworth] to games, texted her daily, and even brought her on the court on senior night and in Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis,” says ESPN.

On the day of Lacey’s passing, her parents posted a tweet on Lacey’s Twitter account, which reads, “Princess Lacey has achieved the ultimate victory. She now dances among angels…. The world is a better place because you were in it. Our hearts are broken. We love you Doll. Dance all night… Mommy and Daddy, Will, Mitchell, and Luke #LoveLikeLacey.”

Payne responded to the devastating news with a Tweet, “It was time for my lil princess to go home & feel no more pain, now she’s happy & she’s my angel watching over me.” A few minutes later Payne tweeted this: “More dunks and 3s will be coming soon #RIPLacey.”

In an interview with ESPN, Payne said, "I learned so much, just seeing her fight every day. It's really been hard. She taught me to persevere through anything and just be strong."

Seini Ita, a senior in psychology from Utah, said, “The actions do not fit the mold of typical college athletes. I think that his actions really break stereotypes that athletes tend to have. It goes to show that even small states, such as Hawaii, hear about kind gestures,

SPORTS Below: Eight-year-old Lacey Holsworth helps Michigan State center Adreian Payne cut down the net after a Spartan victory.

Lacey died of cancer just weeks after Michigan State was eliminated from the NCAA tournament. Photos by AP

just like the one Payne showed. It’s great to know that we hear of these good actions, rather than celebrity’s latest dating lives,”

Payne received the Outreach Award as part of the John R. Wooden Award gala for NCAA basketball in Los Angeles on April 11. At the event, Payne explained why he chose to attend just days after Lacey’s passing. “Lacey would want me to come out," Payne said. "It's not just for me. It's for her. That's the main reason why I came."

Holsworth and Payne’s friendship demonstrated the influence college sports have on the community, said Zach Zufelt, a senior studying exercise and sports science from California. “I think the story says so much about how much good these college sports and athletes can have on other people. So many people look up to these athletes and desire to be like them.”

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LEARNING

BY THE SPIRIT Prophets counsel in the 184th General Conference

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ith Easter weekend approaching, BYU-Hawaii students prepared by gathering in the Stake Centers, chapels, dorms, and homes to watch the 184th Semiannual General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 5 and 6. Students highlighted some of their favorite conference talks and shared their love of the semi-annual event.

“Every conference there is always one or more talks that have a huge impact on my life and help me get through, but I feel like that is the same for everyone,” said Alexus Tavares, a freshman in music from Hawaii. “General Conference has something for everyone, whether small or big, and I think that’s the beauty of conference.”

One speaker, in particular, which stood out to Tavares during this session of conference was President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.

In his talk titled, “Grateful in any Circumstances,” Uchtdorf said, “Could I suggest that we see gratitude as a disposition, a way of life that stands independent of our current situation? In other words, I’m suggesting that instead of being thankful for things, we focus on being thankful in our circumstances—whatever they may be.” Tavares said these words truly touched on how she was feeling in her current situation and that her mind was opened to the importance of being grateful.

Tavares said, “I also liked Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, where he talks about being strong and living the gospel strong in our lives, even if others aren’t doing what is right and or don’t agree, which I found so needed in my life at that time because I struggle with that.”

She said talks such as this provided people comfort through times of trial and confusion.

WORLD Left: Members join to listen to the words of the general authorities; Bottom left: Congregation sings; Bottom right: President Monson addresses the audience.

Photos from lds.org

Brandon Bodkin, senior in political science from California, also said he thoroughly enjoyed Holland’s talk. Bodkin shared his favorite quotes from the talk, which states, “Love is always to be accompanied by righteousness” and “pure Christlike love can change the world.”

Another popular speaker was Elder Claudio D. Zivic, of the Seventy. Israel Bowers, a junior in biochemistry from New Jersey, shared, “I like the story where he is hiking and decides to follow the man in front of him and the path gets worse and worse and then inaccessible. It reminds me of some of the hikes I’ve been on here in Hawaii.” Bowers said just like the story told by Zivic, we must follow the example Christ set for us, as opposed to following the many misleading paths of the world. Bowers shared his favorite quote from the talk itself, which states, “I pray that we will not lose sight of the way that we may always be connected with the heavens, so that the currents of the world do not sweep us away.”

Bodkin explained how watching conference is a good preparation for Easter, as he said, “Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ, and the prophets testify of Christ. What better way is there to remind us of the true meaning of Easter.”

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April 24, 2014

BYUH students get to know each other by dancing at Culture Night

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ew Student Orientation hosted events nearly every day of the week before Summer A Semester began with the intent to help new students feel at home in their new surroundings as well as make their first week in Hawaii fun. Between informational events, parties, and feasts, the NSO staff kept the week’s activities interesting and enjoyable.

Pilialoha Night, held on April 16, mixed new students with existing students in a pizza-fueled party. Cecilia Lam, a social work major from Hong Kong, said, “People are nice. The campus is great.

Everything is excellent.”

Nick Fifita, a biochemistry major from New Zealand, walked with some new friends to the Laie Shopping Center after enjoying the festivities at the Little Circle. Fifita said, “Hawaii is solid. That’s it.

Explains everything.”

Most of the new students interviewed said they have not been to Hawaii before coming to BYU-Hawaii but have memorable first impressions of the island. Lya Tauraatua, a TESOL major from Tahiti, compared the environment in Hawaii to her home island. “I like Hawaii. It’s a little like Tahiti, but it is more hot there.”

In the concluding events of the week, NSO hosted a banquet on Friday, April 18, complete with local food—chicken long rice and kalua pork with cabbage— and new-student essentials such

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NSO Finding a new Ohana at BYUH

as a giveaway of free shirts, laundry detergent, and snorkel gear. The Latino Club and Dance Club performed providing entertainment.

The final evening of Orientation Week, NSO hosted a Black Out Event that introduced new students to The Hub, and provided them an enjoyable night of bowling, pool and ping-pong.

NSO finished off with the Circle Island Tour on Saturday, April 19, spending the whole day showing the island to new students.

The tour traveled to Pearl Harbor, the swap meet at Aloha Stadium, and the North Shore’s shave ice capital of Haleiwa.

-Samone Isom NSO’s One-Stop event helped students prepare for the new semester, find their way around campus and obtain information about the various chapters, services, and amenities at BYUH. Photo by Becca Gulden

CAMPUS Top to bottom, left to right: People at NSO are Ite Ofa and Kaloni Hafoka, Josese Cokanauto, Sami Vuli, Sosaia Kioa Fiefia, Bert Diloi, Meme Tupou and Olive Moimoi, Kalei Poehere Mataoa, Kalei Billings-Dugu, Carlos Ram and others, Sister Fuller and Sister Clark.

Photos by Becca Gulden

Culture Night combines colorful costumes and customs

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ncouraging the more than 450 BYU-Hawaii graduates to live lives of excellence, Elder Craig C. Christensen, of the Presidency of the Seventy, was the keynote speaker at the April 12 commencement in the Cannon Activities Center.

“What you have accomplished here is of eternal significance,” said Elder Christensen, “Just as Adam and Eve had to leave their garden of paradise to grow and progress, so you to must leave this school.”

Elder Christensen told graduates “the adversary would like you to think that your influence is minimal. Ignore him. Don’t listen to him. You’re going to do something extraordinary.”

Roger G. Christensen, assistant to the commissioner of the Church Educational System, spoke on the relationship of agency and the ability to be happy. “We were sent here to be tested and our tests are custom fit to each one of us. When our tests come, you will need 10

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Brittany Hazelman, a political science graduate from Fiji, receives leis after the commencement ceremony on April 12. Photo by Becca Gulden

to decide where you stand...Making choices is not always easy but making the right choices will always allow you to feel happy.”

BYU-Hawaii President Steven C. Wheelwright talked about achieving excellence. “Each day, make a commitment to put forward your best effort. Don’t settle for anything less,” he said.

While reflecting on their education experience, graduates said they gained new perspectives from attending BYU-Hawaii that will affect them throughout their lives.

Larissa Natalie Suwanto, a graduate in piano performance from Indonesia, spoke to the graduates during commencement about her growth while completing her degree. “When I compare myself now to three years ago, I feel so much bigger...I believe that we have a purpose to study here, which is to enter to learn and go forth to serve.”

Mark Ke, a graduate in biology from Taiwan, said, “I’m very grateful for the knowledge I’ve derived from this university. In the future, I can utilize this knowledge in my personal field.”

Gabrielle Hawkins, a graduate in social work from California, said by studying at BYU-Hawaii she has gained an international view of life. “It’s not just about my culture,” she said. “It’s not about the things that I grew up on. It’s much bigger than that. It’s bigger than just you and where you are from. You have to think about everybody and where everybody comes from.”

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CAMPUS Seniors gather on the stage at the Graduation Banquet to be recognized. Photo by Kelsie Carlson

Hyrum Lindquist, a graduate in marketing and supply chain management from Hawaii, said he will work two part-time jobs. His unpaid internship at Seekspot, an advertising agency in Waimea for local businesses, “will actually be paying me now, after providing free labor,” said Lindquist. He will continue to work on campus at the physical plant as he and Carlos Speranza try to start their own energy auditing business.

His parents, Dianna and Craig Lindquist, flew over from their home in Kauai to attend their youngest child’s graduation. “He is really the treasure at the end of the rainbow,” said Dianna Lindquist. “We are amazed and grateful that he was able to get a bachelor’s and graduate in three years with no debt through scholarships and working.”

Lindquist used those three years to learn and dance. He said Gra duates plan for future one of the most memorable events was attending World of Dance in Honolulu in November 2012. “Going to that and being able to meet raduates and parents shared a meal at the Graduation Banall the different choreographers was awesome,” he said. Lindquist is quet sponsored by the BYU-Hawaii Alumni Office on April a part of the InstaKookys, a BYUH hip-hop dance crew, and did a 11, to celebrate this year’s class of graduating students. The next lot of dancing during his time here, but said he wished he had taken day welcomed in the commencement ceremony where graduates more opportunities to learn about all cultures around campus. “I received their diplomas, and for many of them, experienced their last didn’t get involved in culture club or Culture Night. I would tell my day of undergraduate life. past self to actually try to experience various cultures here, regardless

Three graduates spoke at the banquet: Azzaya Battumur, of language, and just be more open,” said Lindquist.

Thomas Skyler Chambers, and Brigham Bai Han Yang. Battamur,

Seth Wayne received an associates degree in arts and scia graduate in accounting and business management from Mongoences and said he intends to finish his degree in exercise and sports lia, said she was grateful she learned how to serve her country and science at BYU in Provo after his mission. His parents flew over from the kingdom of God. Arizona. “We are really proud of him. It’s up to him how long he

Chambers, a graduate in interdisciplinary studies from Utah, wants to stay home before his mission,” said his father, Greg Wayne. contrasted his lack of humility as a freshman with his current mindHis mother, Pat Saganey-Wayne, remembered the time before Seth set. “There is more to getting an education than making money. We came to BYUH. She said, “I went to BYU in Provo, and thought that need to consider the people around us at all times,” said Chambers. going from our small town to a similar environment would be best.

Bai Han Yang, a graduate from Taiwan in biomedical sciPat Macey came to our home and invited Seth to go to BYUH. It was ences, said his time at BYUH taught him “we can learn things from an answer to my prayers.” both spiritual and secular perspectives.”

Wayne said the most memorable thing about BYUH is “the

This year’s graduates are all taking different paths. Some are feeling of having the temple so close, spiritual and secular learning, starting work right away, some are going on missions, and others will and having friends support me in everything and anything I do. That continue to explore. Emily Wong Li Hwa, a graduate from Malaysia is memorable.” In just a year and a half, Wayne said he has learned in finance, is flying back to Malaysia. “I don’t know what I’m going a lot of things he wished he had known when he first got here. “I to do. Just going to see what’s happening for a little while at home,” would tell [the] younger me so many things: Learn how to cook said Wong. For her, graduation marks a very exciting end of school- more; jump on moving to hale 2 from hale 4, see Hawaii as much as ing. “I’m done!” she said repeatedly. Her mother, Shirley Chong, said, possible, and don’t just stay in your room when you are lonely. You “I know her feeling of ‘I’m done!’” can sleep when you are dead.”

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NBA

Durant leading OKC

The Thunder has been one of the most exciting teams to watch all year fueled by Kevin Durant and his record-breaking MVP-caliber he 2014 NBA Playoffs have begun in season. Durant is a favorite to win MVP but a post-season laced with big questions is looking to add an NBA Finals trophy to and unique story lines. “I am really excited to Can Indy keep the pace? that. With Russell Westbrook healthy for watch the NBA playoffs this year. There isn’t this year’s playoffs, and an almost identical The Indiana Pacers enter the NBA playoffs any clear favorite, which will make it really line-up to last year’s team, the Thunder look as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. exciting and intense,” said Logan Andersen, a to spoil the Heat’s plans of winning their The Pacers started off the regular season as senior in business from West Jordan, Utah. third straight NBA finals. The Thunder faces one of the hottest teams in the NBA but the Memphis Grizzlies, who knocked out the began to show some signs of struggle later on Thunder last year in the first round. Look for in the season. They face the Atlanta Hawks a possible matchup against the Thunder and in the first round and will try to regain the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. their early season form. Look for a possible matchup between the Pacers and Heat in the -MA TT robe rts Eastern Conference finals.

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Can the Heat three-peat?

LeBron James and the Heat are looking to win their third-straight NBA championship.

The Heat enter the post-season as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, having finished the regular season with the team’s worst record since James’ arrival in Miami, at 54-28. The Heat face a surprising Charlotte Bobcats team that enters the playoffs after a 9-3 finish in their final 12 games and a No. 6 ranked defense in the NBA, according to ESPN. The road to the O’Brien trophy will not be easy for Miami as a possible matchup against the Pacers looms in the future. “The Heat and LeBron James are the best in the NBA,” said David Urbina, a senior in business from Gilbert, Ariz. “I think they have the best chance of winning the finals and for a third straight time.”

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Spurs seeking revenge?

The veteran San Antonio Spurs team looks to avenge last year’s Game 7 finals loss to the Heat. The Spurs finished with the NBA’s best regular-season record, which included a 19-game winning streak. Now the Spurs are back and looking to win the Finals as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

“Against these teams in these playoffs, I think you’ll see the Spurs play almost perfect basketball games,” said ESPN analyst Bruce Bowen. The Spurs face the inter-state rival Dallas Mavericks in the first round. Look for the possible matchup between the Thunder and the Spurs in the Western Conference finals and a possible rematch against the Miami Heat in the Finals.

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ith a new playoff format, the National Hockey League enters the quest for the Stanley Cup in a nerve-wracking and exhilarating month of hockey Here are the 2013-2014 first round playoff match-ups: EASTERN CONFERENCE (1) Boston Bruins vs.

(4) Detroit Red Wings

The Bruins come into the playoffs as heavy favorites to take away the Stanley Cup after finishing with the best record in the NHL and winning the Presidents’ Trophy. The first round matchup against one of the most dangerous wild card teams, the Detroit Red Wings, promises to be a competitive series as the Red Wings won three of their four regular season matchups. Boston will need to forget the regular season and win four of seven against Detroit, while the Red Wings will have to overcome a lack of depth on defense.

(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs.

(3) Montreal Canadians

While both teams come into the playoffs exceeding expectations this season, and Canadians won 4-0 over the Lightning in the first series of the 2014 playoffs. During the regular season, the Lightning won three of four matchups against Montreal. But in the post season, the Habs had the advantage over the Bolts and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

(1) Pittsburgh Penguins vs.

(4) Columbus Blue Jackets

This matchup pits a team that has never won a postseason game against a team that

has struggled to live up to expectations in the postseason. The Blue Jackets are entering only their second postseason as a franchise but hope to ride the momentum from this record-breaking year into further rounds. The Penguins won all five regular-season games against the Blue Jackets and could easily run away with this series. But considering the Pens recent playoff struggles, this series could be a closer than anticipated.

SPORTS Colorado Avalanche Goalie Semyon Varlamov makes a save against the Minnesota Wild.

Photo by AP

(3) New York Rangers vs.

(4) Philadelphia Flyers

These bitter division rivals meet up for the first time since 1997. This matchup has had a history of bad blood and tense games, even in this year’s regular season. The season series was tied at 2-2, but the Rangers will rely on a home-ice advantage to finish off the Flyers.

WESTERN CONFERENCE (1) Anaheim Ducks vs.

(4) Dallas Stars

The Ducks are coming off of a historic season, setting franchise records and finishing with the best record in the Western Conference for the first time in team history. Last year, the Ducks were upset in the first round.

“I think that those guys have come back this year and they’re just as hungry, if not more, to get back to that position and have a chance to move on,” said Ducks Captain Ryan Getzlaf. However, they face a Dallas Stars team that beat the Ducks in their last two meetings.

(2) San Jose Sharks vs.

(3) Los Angeles Kings

These two interstate rivals meet up once again in the postseason after last year’s seven-game series, won by the Kings. The Kings have dominated the regular season matchup so far, winning three of the four matches.

The Sharks will be looking to get revenge and take capitalize on having a home-ice advantage in a series that is likely to go down to a seventh game... again.

(1) Colorado Avalanche vs.

(4) Minnesota Wild

The Avalanche finished the regular season atop the division standings after finishing in last place a season ago. Behind first-year Coach Patrick Roy and Rookie-of-the-Year Nathan MacKinnon, the Avalanche will look to make a run deep into the postseason.

Minnesota, although just a No. 4 seed, is coming into the tournament playing their best hockey of the year.

(2) St. Louis Blues vs.

(3) Chicago Blackhawks

The defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks come into the tournament with some crucial injuries and finished off the regular season with some considerable struggles only winning 4 of their final 11 games. However, it is not only the Blackhawks who are having struggles but also St. Louis suffers from an injured roster. This series’ winner will be the team who can overcome adversity.

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Made from Scratch BYU alumnae cooks up her own show on Food Network Kelsey Nixon, who attended BYU-Hawaii for one semester but graduated from BYU in Provo, cooks up a storm with her spunky food show on the Food Network. “Kelsey’s Essentials,” The show features Nixon’s unique and easy-to-follow recipes and shows viewers “the essential techniques, equipment and foolproof tips you need to be the boss of your own kitchen,” according to cookingchanneltv.com.

Nixon started her career in an old infomercial set at BYU with her student-produced show, Kelsey’s Kitchen. Nixon’s experience with her own show made for a production class in college, inspired her to try out for ‘The Next Food Network Star,’ a cooking competition show where Nixon was voted ‘Fan Favorite,’ according to kelseyskitchen.com.

“Kelsey’s time on ‘The Next Food Network Star’ proved to be an invaluable experience and the true launching pad for her cooking show, ‘Kelsey’s Essentials,’” according to the website. Nixon showcases her ability in the kitchen each episode and centers around a tip, technique, or tool that teaches the viewer how to get around best in the kitchen.

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In only three seasons, Nixon had a nomination for Outstanding Culinary Host Daytime Emmy award.

Nixon has written a cookbook titled, “Kitchen Confidence: Essential Recipes and Tips That Will Help You Cook Anything.” As explained on kelseyskitchen.com, the book, “will break down staple recipes into simple steps, highlight key kitchen tools and explain basic techniques one should know to create extraordinary food, and feel confident in the kitchen.”

“If you’re just starting in the kitchen, these recipes are easy enough for you,” said Nixon to the Deseret News. “But if you’ve been in the kitchen, they’re also interesting and you haven’t seen them before,” she continued. “The idea is that it satisfies both cooks — someone who is just starting and someone who has been cooking for years.”

Aggie Slade, a BYU-Hawaii alumnae, said, “You always want to hear that the people that come to this school are doing something.

It makes me proud to have gone here.”

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Kelsey Nixon attended one semester at BYU-Hawai. Now, Nixon has become the star of her own cooking show “Kelsey’s Essentials” on the Food Network, which was nominated for an Emmy Award.. Photo courtesy of kesleyskitchen.com