Cougar Connection

Meet Daniela Lopez! Lopez is a junior who studies exercise science and paints in her spare time. Ever since she was a little girl, she was inspired by her grandma and the way she brought art and creativity into the world.

Meet Dani Hallows! Before starting college, Hallows went to BYU and spoke with some of the department's professors to learn more about the program. After considering different options, she realized that a Journalism major was what she was most drawn to. Hallows is now a graduate student in her final semester who teaches Communications 308, Research Methods for Journalism.

Meet Dr. Quint Randle! Randle has been teaching at BYU for 21 years and mainly teaches content creation. He has a variety of hobbies and interests, such as beekeeping and being in a band.

Meet Alyson Williams! Williams is a junior studying physiology and developmental biology. She is passionate about learning about the human body. She hopes to one day be a NICU doctor.

Meet Fred Woods! Woods has been a professor of religion at BYU for 24 years. Woods was converted when he was 20-years-old and has spent the rest of his life trying to increase the conversion of those around him.

Meet Elease Rollins! Rollins is on the BYU gymnastics team and is this year's beam captain. She competes on the beam, vault and floor. However, beam is Rollins' speciality.

Meet Kahea Clark! Clark is an advisor at Multicultural Student Services here at BYU. He has been a part of MSS for about four weeks now and has enjoyed getting to know the students. Clark expresses the importance of having this space for the multicultural population to have a sense of belonging.

By Hailey Manley

Meet Taylor Halverson! Halverson is a professor of entrepreneurship at BYU and loves helping students discover the tools and resources that are available to propel them to a life of joy. Halverson has earned two PhDs and uses his love and knowledge of traveling to guide tours all over the world.

By Edith Aguilera

Meet Griffen Coburn! Coburn is a cadet lieutenant in the Air Force ROTC program. One of Coburn's greatest memories in ROTC is having the opportunity to be a part of the team Special Warfare. He is following in his dad's footsteps in joining the program and is excited to serve in the U.S military in the future.

Meet Steven Wood! Wood has been a BYU chemistry professor for around 35 years. Since childhood, Wood has been fascinated with chemistry so decided that he wanted to make it his career. He always planned on being a professor and loves helping students find their own passion for science.

Meet Brooke Taylor! Taylor is a senior studying experience design and management. Brooke was recently diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She talks about her struggle with OCD and creating the Real OCD Club at BYU.

Meet Maire Harbottle! Harbottle has a passion for public health and has been involved in her community in various ways for the past few years. She enjoys volunteering in the hospital and helping newborns.

Meet Jennine Hollingshaus! Hollingshaus is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts and a professional makeup artist. Hollingshaus is passionate about makeup and its ability to tell stories.

Meet Houston Heimuli! Heimuli plays fullback for BYU football. He originally played at Stanford University before he was offered a position on BYU's team. To him, BYU is family. Heimuli grew up watching BYU football and that is why he chose to come here.

By Hailey Manley