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Mistakes allow San Jose State to sneak by Hawai‘i

The University of Hawai‘i football team dropped its conference opener to San Jose State University on Saturday night, despite taking the Spartans down to the wire in the 17–13 loss at the Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex. San Jose State also retained the Dick Tomey Legacy Trophy, named…

FDA grants full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially announced that the Pfizer-Bio COVID-19 vaccination is fully approved for individuals over 16 years of age.

Conservation Conversation: Backyard Conservation

Microrefugia are small-scale ecosystems which serve as habitat for rare and negatively impacted plants and animals; you might already have one in your backyard or on your lanai. Even small patches of land which are covered in flowering plants can serve as beacons of hope for beleaguered poll…

Mindfulness helps marginalized communities navigate racism, but racists need it the most

“Black people are violent by nature.” “Asians eat exotic foods and that’s why the world is in the state that it’s in.” “Pacific Islanders are fat, lazy and leech off of the system.” “All Muslims are terrorists.” “Native Americans are alcoholics and can’t survive without casinos.” “Without co…