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A Letter From Shaun Aguano to the Sun Devil Family

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Sun Devil Family,

Family. It's an interesting word, one with many definitions that means something special or unique to every individual. Having been born and raised in Hawai'i, the culture I grew up with always emphasized the power and importance of Ohana – or family. It's probably a phrase you've heard before, Ohana. Whether in passing or through pop culture or even from your own upbringing and cultural environment.

The interesting thing about the islands and this idea of Ohana is the concept that family isn't exclusive to blood. We always hear that "it takes a village to raise a child.