| 单词 | Samoan |
| 例句 | In particular, the Tongan Archipelago lies close enough to the Fijian, Samoan, and Wallis Archipelagoes to have permitted regular voyaging between archipelagoes, and eventually to permit Tongans to undertake the conquest of Fiji. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He looked like one of the new Samoan kids. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z “Rachel got a scholarship to Washington State, and Rebecca married a Samoan surfer — she lives in Hawaii now.” Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Called the Samoan Thor, he is the irresistible force to Diesel’s immovable object; and when they fight a gang of enemies, or each other, the heavens seem ready to explode with their practiced wrath. Furious 6: Faster, Crazycars! Thrill Thrill! 2013-05-20T16:47:36Z Now a resident of New Zealand, Fagalilo, 39, and his sister Sharlene, 34 and living in Australia, returned to the Samoan capital of Apia to get their tattoos together, supported by their extended family. Samoans ink painful bond with their motherland 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z I’ll never forget the congregation’s sea of white dresses and formal hats and the beautiful sound of the Samoan language, especially mesmerizing when they sang a translated version of “This Little Light of Mine.” Frugal Traveler Blog: 5 Gems That Weren’t on My Itinerary 2013-04-10T14:39:19Z One of the more interesting anecdotes involves a Samoan guest making a canoe and taking it for a paddle around Newport Harbor. Vodka-spiked oranges and tamale lessons: Irvine's lost commune 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z The Samoan community is rebuilt in three dimensions; a village elder speaks of the impacts of climate change and pollution. Aromas can evoke beloved journeys — or voyages not yet taken 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z Samoans are the biggest group, but there are plenty of Tongans, Fijians, Cook Islanders and others who left their tiny nations for all the same reasons migrants everywhere do. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z Without lending any credence to Derek Freeman’s claim in the early 1980s that Mead misinterpreted Samoan culture, King dramatizes the anthropologist’s challenges in fascinating ways. ‘Euphoria,’ a novel based on Margaret Mead, by Lily King While teaching herself to weave baskets, she learned from family members about the role of weaving in Samoan culture. 5 Artists to Watch at the California Biennial 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z It borrows from the body percussion of Samoan slap dancing, and occasionally dips into the swaying hips and wave-motion arms you might associate with the South Pacific. Review: Black Grace, From New Zealand With Incredible Speed 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z “I totally get it,” said David Derrick, a “Moana” story artist who is of Samoan descent. How (and Why) Maui Got So Big in ‘Moana’ 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z He’s half black and half Samoan, has one of the best smiles in show business — and just happens to be a registered Republican. Face it, America: You loved having a celebrity candidate. So who will it be next? 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z The back of her left hand was partly decorated with a malu, a tattoo traditionally reserved for Samoan women of royal blood, a nod to her heritage. Drew Afualo, TikTok Star, Goes On a New York Breakfast Crawl 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The environmental theme will be captured by Mau, a Samoan dance company expert in indigenous rituals from across the Pacific ocean. Edinburgh festival will reflect clash of cultures 2010-03-17T19:47:00Z SAT Traditional Samoan games, dances, music, singing, foods, arts and crafts, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar 2012-06-27T23:41:04Z But even as his fan base was expanding, Mr. Johnson, a third generation wrestler and the only child of a black father and a Samoan mother, felt pushback from the film industry. Dwayne Johnson, Star of ‘San Andreas,’ Is Solid. Solid as a ... 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z Solomon, who tells his part of the story in first-person free verse, is Samoan. Omar Musa brings Australian hip-hop, poetry and subculture to the US in 'Here Come the Dogs' 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Tuamoheloa, 29, was the first national Miss USA contestant of Samoan descent, the Associated Press reported at the time. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst dies at 30 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z “Unfortunately due to censoring issues we have had to cancel ‘Rocketman’,” Apollo Cinemas, in the Samoan capital Apia, said on its Facebook page. Samoa bans 'Rocketman' over gay scenes: media 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z The paintings hold no particular status to the Samoan Fa’afafine, and they treat Gauguin’s work just as they would any other image they might encounter, without the hierarchical authority of “art” influencing their judgment. Review | The De Young Museum tries, and fails, to trace Paul Gauguin’s ‘spiritual journey’ 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z "Unfortunately, the film doesn't have sound, so we don't know what he's thinking. But it's this Samoan chief observing the strangeness of the yachts in the harbor." Vodka-spiked oranges and tamale lessons: Irvine's lost commune 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Dating back centuries, the Samoan “tatau”, from which the word tattoo is said to originate, is regarded as a right of passage for many Samoans. Samoans ink painful bond with their motherland 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z The service was almost entirely incomprehensible, of course, but the Samoan language, with its glottal stops between vowels and utter lack of double consonants is naturally rhythmic and at times spellbinding. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z "Harry," with Samoan New Zealand actor Oscar Kightley, is the darker series, and a serial whose intricacies will play out over six episodes. TV picks: Insatiable 'Golan,' NZ mysteries, 'Halt and Catch Fire' 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z But I did literally stop in my tracks when I walked by a plain, low-slung church and saw a sign noting Masses would be held that afternoon in Samoan and Tongan. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z The rocker, born to a Jewish mother and a Samoan father, grew up in Sydney, where he became involved with Hillsong, a Pentecostal megachurch that connects with its young congregation though music. Meet Gang of Youths, the hell-raising rock band whose songs grapple with God 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z They also followed the players to their homes, scattered around the territory’s five islands, and filmed in the United States, where Mr. Rongen recruited several players of Samoan descent. ArtsBeat: Tribeca Film Festival: The Worst Soccer Loss Ever and a Hollywood Ending 2014-04-23T17:00:21Z A Californian of American Samoan descent joins the team to honor his grandparents. Movie Review: In ‘Next Goal Wins,’ American Samoa Tries to Overcome a Loss 2014-04-23T21:39:51Z I knew a component would be working with Samoan and being able to thread that needle gracefully. Lin-Manuel Miranda Was Talking to Meryl Streep the Other Day 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z The children’s chorus, with boys in ties and girls in wide-brimmed hats, broke out with the gospel tune “This Little Light of Mine” – in Samoan. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z American Samoans aren’t even automatically granted U.S. citizenship, which, according to Oliver, renders the “American” part as moot as the phrases “social media expert” or “People’s Choice Award nominee.” Watch John Oliver Cast His Ballot for Voting Rights for U.S. Territories 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z So at the Hammerstein, when Hodgy Beats and Domo Genesis performed “Tang Golf,” in which they promise to “free Earl from” the Samoans, it was natural that, a moment later, Earl Sweatshirt emerged, finally free. ArtsBeat: Earl Sweatshirt Returns With Odd Future at the Hammerstein Ballroom 2012-03-21T09:30:35Z Originally from Marysville, Jefferson, 30, took time off from his job as a Wells Fargo banker to film "Survivor" last summer in the South Pacific's Samoan Islands. Seattle resident, typecast as villain, appears on CBS' 'Survivor' 2012-02-14T21:17:04Z Hailing from New Zealand, this brawny contemporary dance troupe combines Samoan and Maori movement with South Pacific storytelling traditions and vivid theatricality. 6 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z It doesn’t save the movie from a saggy setup for the showdown, in Samoa, between Elba’s anonymous paramilitary goons and Hobbs’s mostly anonymous Samoan family. ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Review: Rock-em-Sock-em Bromance 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Shorter is better than longer for Black Grace, the New Zealand contemporary dance company that takes inspiration from Maori, Samoan and other Polynesian traditions. Black Grace: familiar works fare better 2013-02-22T18:37:31Z Mr. Ieremia, who is of Samoan descent, calls his work “traditionally inspired.” Review: Black Grace, From New Zealand With Incredible Speed 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Inuit with surfboards, Samoans with skis: In this piece, the climate is out of control. Review: ‘Climate Control,’ Where Hot and Cold Mix It Up in a Pas de Deux 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z I also wandered into Le Sunrise, a Samoan takeout restaurant, where the young staff seemed bemused by the presence of a foreigner. Frugal Traveler Blog: In Auckland, Exploring the South Seas Without Setting Sail 2012-04-10T19:43:38Z The influences that informed its language, styles of dress and foundational folklore are pan-Pacific, a pastiche of Fijian, Tongan and Samoan cultures, among others. How Disney's Positioning Moana as the Ultimate Anti-Princess 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z According to a 2011 report by the World Health Organization, 86 percent of Samoans are overweight, the fourth worst among all nations. Being thinner pays off as airline charges by weight 2013-04-03T17:10:46Z By 2011, his mother, concerned about how fame was compounding his adolescent misbehavior, sent him to a Samoan program for at-risk boys at the pinnacle of his now-dissolved Odd Future faction’s popularity. Earl Sweatshirt isn’t letting fame hold him down anymore 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z But in Mr. Johnson, the magazine chose its first actor of Samoan heritage. Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, Is People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z Plus: Rosa Parks’ home, Samoan tattoos and that sublime point where Donald Trump and the world of architecture criticism intersect. Roundup: A show about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Trump vs. the architecture critics, more on the Wildenstein trial 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z Items from other donors include prints by the Japanese tattoo master Horiyoshi III and tools from the legendary Samoan tattoo family Suluape. In Transit Blog: Tattoos, Through Time: A New Museum for Amsterdam 2012-01-10T11:00:26Z She was this beautiful Samoan woman, and I thought she was so much older, but I was thirteen and she was maybe eighteen, nineteen. “To Live in the World, and Not to Hide”: An Interview with Janet Mock 2019-03-24T04:00:00Z They used the Samoan word “mafutaga” — fellowship — to describe what it feels like to be on the beach with so many people. Free Alaskan Salmon: Just Bring a Net and Expect a Crowd 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z But Ieremia, who was born in Wellington and is of Samoan descent, is perhaps most clearly a fan of a particular modern dance classic: Paul Taylor’s “Esplanade.” Review: Black Grace Dances Out a Different Kind of Buzz 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z As a person of Samoan descent, she said the worst other Samoans have to endure is “healthy teasing.” 1 in 3 US Asians and Pacific Islanders faced racial abuse this year, AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll shows 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z In the comments, Instagram users noticed that The Rock statue was “missing melanin” and overlooked his mixed Black and Samoan heritage. Dwayne Johnson's new wax figure is 'missing melanin.' He's taking matters into his own sun-kissed hands 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The Rock was born in California to a black Nova Scotian father and Samoan mother. The Rock urges skin tone change to wax figure in Paris museum 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z But people who worked on the Samoan measles response told AP the credibility he gave to anti-vaccine forces when he met with them had an impact. RFK Jr. spent years stoking fear and mistrust of vaccines. Here’s who gets hurt by Kennedy’s work 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Also on the flight were international travellers including 13 Australians, 16 New Zealanders, 8 Samoans, as well as several Americans, Canadians and Filippinos, he said. Fiji Airways flight leaves Israel with pilgrims, travellers: Fiji minister 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z England is up against Fiji on Sunday in the quarters having survived a huge scare in its last pool game against Samoa by pulling off a late comeback to edge the Samoans 18-17. AP PHOTOS: Rugby World Cup quarterfinal lineups decided as Portugal exits in style 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z As the Samoan anthem played, he stood to attention, his eyes fixed somewhere up around the stadium rafters. England sleepwalk into last eight with Samoa escape 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z “I asked them to be unapologetically Samoan and they were that.” England avoids huge Rugby World Cup upset with comeback one-point win over Samoa 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z If they had not delivered their gifts for Tuilagi, a second pre-match vow - to play in an "unapologetically Samoan" way - was realised in some style. England sneak narrow win over superb Samoa 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Mapusua's plan to overturn the odds is for his team to be "unapologetically Samoan". Borthwick zeroes in on ideal team as Samoa await 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The Samoans have a long-shot mathematical chance of qualifying for the quarterfinals but have a shot at an historic win over England and automatic qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. England pick Farrell and Ford together to face Samoa at the Rugby World Cup 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Up front, England's set-piece was dominant, with the Samoan scrum going back and England's rolling maul marching forward. England sleepwalk into last eight with Samoa escape 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Sydney-born Opetaia, of Samoan heritage, marched to the ring quickly with a wide-eyed and stern look, before the Australian and Samoan national anthems were sung by his cousin, opera singer Benson Wilson. Opetaia overwhelms Thompson with early stoppage win 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z England chopped and changed in search of a combination that would unlock the Samoan defence. England sneak narrow win over superb Samoa 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z It removes the pressure from England's final pool game, against the Samoans on 7 October, and means Borthwick could rest players for that game before a likely quarter-final against Fiji. England reach quarter-finals after Japan beat Samoa 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Samoa arrived to overwhelm tournament debutant Chile, but only after a half-time dressing down from coach Seilala Mapusua sparked the Samoans into life with 24 unanswered points in the second half. AP PHOTOS: Big teams flex their muscles in the 2nd round of games at the Rugby World Cup 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Johnson, who is of Samoan descent and lived in Hawaii as a child, has not yet addressed the online criticism. Oprah defends her People's Fund of Maui initiative with Dwayne Johnson, redirects attention to Lahaina 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Winfrey is a part-time resident of Maui and The Rock lived in Hawaii as a child and is partly of Samoan descent. Hawaii wildfires: Oprah and The Rock pledge direct payments to victims in Maui 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Avaava, who is Samoan and has lived in Hawaii, said it’s been devastating to witness so many families being displaced by the tragedy. Lynnwood luau celebrates Hawaiian culture, gathers donations for relief 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Tafuna’i can spot these links between extreme weather events and disease, but actually treating the effects of rising temperatures on the Samoan population can be tricky. As the climate changes, how doctors treat patients, and medical program curricula, are evolving 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Eight performers at “Mahu Magic” were Native Hawaiian and two were of Samoan ancestry, which Lewis said was fitting because the conversation about mahu is also one for broader Oceania. Native Hawaiian drag queens in Las Vegas showcase islands’ gender-fluid heritage 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z In 1899, Germany’s growing power in the Pacific led to the partitioning of the Samoan Islands with the United States. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z There are exhibits on geology, the environment, art, various artifacts from the Civil War, paperweights, antique cameras and even a miniature Samoan village. These 5 kid-friendly PNW destinations make learning fun 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Cleverly had been scheduled to meet with Samoan officials and New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta in Samoa on Friday before undertaking a bilateral meeting and press briefing Saturday in New Zealand. Britain's Cleverly leaves New Zealand early to focus on Sudan response 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z As the planet warms, Samoans and millions of other people around the globe will increasingly see their health affected by warming. As the climate changes, how doctors treat patients, and medical program curricula, are evolving 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Cleverly had been scheduled to meet Samoan officials and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta in Samoa but has instead arrived in Wellington, New Zealand, after his other meetings in the Pacific region. Britain's Cleverly skips Samoa meeting to co-ordinate Sudan response 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The foreign powers took the additional step of abolishing the Samoan monarchy. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z I had already met Ken Niumatalolo, the Samoan who just joined UCLA’s staff as the director of leadership, because he’s Tyler’s uncle. Atonio Mafi NFL draft diary: My Tongan heritage means everything to me 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z "This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength," said Johnson, whose mother is Samoan. Dwayne Johnson says a live-action version of 'Moana' is in the works 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z The Samoan medical system, severely underfunded and understaffed, is far less prepared to shoulder the burden of rising temperatures than developed countries in the West. As the climate changes, how doctors treat patients, and medical program curricula, are evolving 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Growing up with six siblings in a poor neighbourhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, Finau - who is of Tongan and Samoan descent - learned to play in his dad's garage. Full Swing series explores LIV 'civil war' in golf 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The son of Samoan immigrants to Australia, Mailata grew up in Sydney as a rugby player. Eagles' Jalen Hurts happy and humbled in run-up to historic Super Bowl matchup 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z "I am proudly Samoan, Tongan and New Zealand European, and represent generations of New Zealanders with mixed heritage," she said. Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z “I am proudly Samoan, Tongan, and New Zealand European, and represent generations of New Zealanders with mixed heritage.” Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy 2023-01-21T05:00:00Z For Maea, the complex identity of the palm felt like a mirror to her own identity growing up Samoan and Mexican in punk and DIY scenes in Long Beach. In artist Maria Maea's hands, the palm is much more than a plant — it's a medium 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Samoan tenor Pene Pati bagged the Opera Magazine Readers' award, the only one decided by popular vote instead of a jury. Arias in the throes of war: Ukrainian companies crowned at 'Opera Oscars' 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Patrick Fepulea’i, a Samoan lawyer, said that although local judges were sometimes less experienced than foreign ones, they were better equipped to handle issues involving local customs and traditions. This Country’s Top Judges Were All Foreigners. Now They’re Gone. 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Instead, American Samoans are U.S. “nationals,” a small but significant distinction that precludes them from voting, running for office, and holding jobs in a narrow selection of fields, including law enforcement. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z At that stage, the slick Samoans were threatening to cut loose, with only some magnificent last-ditch tackles preventing them from establishing a commanding lead. Samoa edge Tonga to set up England semi-final 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Maea taught herself to weave the palm fronds using a Samoan technique. In artist Maria Maea's hands, the palm is much more than a plant — it's a medium 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The American Samoans who’d asked the justices to take up their case live in the continental U.S. Supreme Court declines invitation to broaden birthright citizenship 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The Samoans have reached the quarter-finals at the previous two World Cups and had been tipped as one of the favourites to win the competition for the first time. Hosts England open World Cup with big Samoa win 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z Many American Samoans living elsewhere in the United States voted in elections without knowing that they were ineligible to. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z She is director of the annual Samoan fashion show at the Asian Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma. The Aloha shirt is being reclaimed by Polynesian designers 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Maybe this, too, is why Samoan fashion designer Penelope Tinitali titled her line of boldly colored Samoan printed street wear “Rebel Warrior.” The Aloha shirt provides significance — and freedom 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z They said it was time to overturn the Insular Cases and strike down a law Congress passed that blocks the American Samoans from automatic citizenship. Supreme Court declines invitation to broaden birthright citizenship 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z “The American Samoan people have kept fa’a Samoa alive in part by preserving their unique political status.” Biden administration urges Supreme Court not to take citizenship case 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z American Samoans serving as officers in the U.S. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Penelope Tinitali’s fashion line is characterized by bold Samoan prints, in rich colors and flowing materials, but the cuts and styles are modern and bear the influence of her upbringing here in the Pacific Northwest. The Aloha shirt is being reclaimed by Polynesian designers 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Taylor, who is of Samoan heritage, describes racist locker room “banter” and casually racist comments from some New Zealand team officials. NZ test batsman Ross Taylor makes racism claim in new book 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z “The subordinate, inferior non-citizen national status relegates American Samoans to second-class participation in the Republic,” the plaintiffs wrote in their petition asking the high court to take the case. Supreme Court declines invitation to broaden birthright citizenship 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court turned down a request to take up the issue of citizenship for American Samoans several years ago. Biden administration urges Supreme Court not to take citizenship case 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z A handful of American Samoans living in the United States have attempted to challenge the status quo. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The 23-year-old asserted his dominance over the Samoan in the men's heavyweight final to win on a unanimous points ruling. Northern Ireland & Scotland dominate boxing finals 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z Sherman told media at a news conference that she was in the region to listen and learn from those she met and her meeting with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa had been productive. U.S. senior diplomat kicks off Pacific tour in Samoa 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z But the American Samoan government, which urged the high court to reject the new challenge, said the Insular Cases preserve the territory’s “fa’a Samoa,” or traditional way of life. Supreme Court declines invitation to broaden birthright citizenship 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z "We have not made a decision as we did not have enough time to look at it," Samoan news service Talamua quoted Fiame as saying. China's foreign minister visits Tonga after Pacific islands delay regional pact 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Supreme Court last month declined to hear, three American Samoans living in Utah sought to demonstrate the ways in which not having U.S. citizenship were harmful to them. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z They can serve in the military, though, and American Samoans have enlisted at a strikingly high rate. Gorsuch Calls for Overruling ‘Shameful’ Cases on U.S. Territories 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z “For the first time, I felt at home and supported. I was no longer the only non-speaking Samoan youth there.” Designing a reassuring space for the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ population | Provided by UTOPIA Washington 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z All Samoan schools are closed, public gatherings are banned, and all stores and other services are shut down, except those considered essential. Samoa detects scores of COVID cases within days of outbreak 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z About 65% of all Samoans have had at least two doses of a coronavirus vaccine, according to Our World in Data. Facing its first virus outbreak, Samoa goes into lockdown 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “The American Samoan people have concerns that incorporating citizenship wholesale to the territory of American Samoa could have a harmful impact on traditional Samoan culture,” Williams said. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z A federal law says that American Samoans are “nationals, but not citizens, of the United States at birth” who nevertheless owe “permanent allegiance to the United States.” Gorsuch Calls for Overruling ‘Shameful’ Cases on U.S. Territories 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z “Even fulfilling my love for who I was as a Samoan was not enough. My identity as a closeted queer, fa’afafine, was still not able to feel free or safe enough in our cultural space.” Designing a reassuring space for the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ population | Provided by UTOPIA Washington 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z She is also a high chiefess and an inspiration to Samoan women aspiring to political office. BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year? 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z "American Samoans cannot vote in any event because they are not considered U.S. citizens — even if they are American 'nationals,'" he explained. UN expert warns of near "tyranny" against voting rights of U.S. minorities amid GOP attacks 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Yet the reasons American Samoans do not have birthright citizenship were not originally related to any effort to protect Samoan culture. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The value of giving back is entrenched in Samoan culture. Vaughan Anoa’i is a star on the volleyball court and in life 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z “When I attended the parade for the first time, I felt connected both as a Samoan and as a queer, fa’afafine.” Designing a reassuring space for the Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ population | Provided by UTOPIA Washington 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z When I walked out to deliver my speech, I knew where the Samoan delegation was sitting, so I tried to face them. My day at COP26: 'I told world leaders: We're not drowning, we're fighting' 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Before the game, de Laura interrupted his warm-up to pay a quick visit to Jack Thompson, nicknamed the Throwin’ Samoan, who is revered as the first in the program’s long line of standout quarterbacks. A Coach’s Vaccine Refusal Generates Discord at Washington State 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z Introducing jury trials has made little difference to the Samoan way of life, Ala’ilima said, and there was no evidence to suggest that granting its people citizenship would either. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Anoa’i’s father, Reno, comes from a Samoan family tree famous for an abundance of wrestlers — such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Vaughan Anoa’i is a star on the volleyball court and in life 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Other race categories are defined by specific nationalities or geographic locations, such as Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Samoan or Native Hawaiian. Census race categories increasingly fail to reflect how people see themselves 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Their Samoan culture, as well as this premium on time spent together, which has only intensified since the two oldest left home, forged a tightknit family. For Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa, being Tua’s brother isn’t a burden 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The outbreak has hit this community particularly hard after spreading at a Samoan church event that drew hundreds. New Zealand wages high-stakes effort to halt virus outbreak 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z “My impression is that at some level, they know that if they get upgraded to citizen, nothing’s going to happen,” he said, of the American Samoan government. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z The image is not only an endorsement of the charity, but also an expression of Anoa’i’s identity — the flowers represent her Samoan heritage, while she specifically requested that the palms be darker in color. Vaughan Anoa’i is a star on the volleyball court and in life 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z “I was taught since I was a kid, no matter how things go, sportsmanship is very, very important,” Finau, who is of Tongan and Samoan descent and was raised in Utah, said. Tony Finau’s Perseverance a Lesson in Overcoming Setbacks 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The majority of those infected are Samoan, and are linked to a sub-cluster who assembled at the Assembly of God church in Mangere, Auckland before the lockdown. Coronavirus live news: Hawaii governor wants to curb travel; Israel boosters ‘beating Delta’ 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Offensive lineman Jordan Mailata, an Australian of Samoan decent, played 15 games for the Eagles last season. Austrian med student trying to make Giants roster 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Already, he added, a significant minority of American Samoans were citizens of the United States through descent. The Only U.S. Territory Without U.S. Birthright Citizenship 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z Anoa’i wants to work against stereotypes in all areas — of athletes of color as “dumb jocks,” she said, and of Samoan athletes as just wrestlers or football players. Vaughan Anoa’i is a star on the volleyball court and in life 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z By being covered in the mat, Ardern was taking part in a traditional Samoan ritual known as an ifoga, in which the subject seeks forgiveness by exposing themselves to a kind of public humiliation. New Zealand apologizes for historic raids on Pacific people 2021-07-31T04:00:00Z Without specific data, it becomes harder to advocate for Samoan language education services in Hawaii public schools, she said as an example. Some seek more boxes to check for ‘other’ Pacific Islanders 2021-07-17T04:00:00Z Eight Samoan athletes who are based overseas will still compete. Olympic travel a big challenge for some Pacific Island teams 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z He would make checks at the line of scrimmage speaking Samoan, a nod to his offensive linemen. A Warrior fallen: The life and death of one-time Hawaii football star Colt Brennan 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z “It is also vindication for the principle that the people of American Samoa should determine their own status in accordance with Samoan culture and traditions,” he said. American Samoa culture plays role in US citizenship ruling 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z On any given day here, you might see skateboarders doing kickflips, Samoans playing cricket or dudes who look very serious while lawn bowling. It’s summer! Here are 11 special picnic menus from top Seattle chefs to take to the park or lake 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z Feelings ran especially high as people there began to sing historical Samoan protest songs, she said. She Was Supposed to Become Prime Minister but Was Locked Out of Parliament 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z “We need brave Samoans right now,” she said, according to the Guardian. ‘Bloodless coup’: Samoa’s first female leader locked out of her own swearing-in ceremony 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Her election campaign brought a completely new dynamic to Samoan politics. The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z Around one-sixth of the island nation's 200,000 residents are of mixed Samoan and Chinese descent, according to census data. Samoa set to appoint first female prime minister 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Myeni came to embrace life on the island, finding strands of similarity between Hawaiian, Tongan and Samoan culture and his own. A Police Shooting in Hawaii Has South Africans Demanding Justice 2021-05-15T04:00:00Z Around the region, governments encouraged Samoan officials to follow the will of the people. She Was Supposed to Become Prime Minister but Was Locked Out of Parliament 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z A few hours later, Samoans found themselves faced with two prime ministers when Mata’afa was sworn in during an ad hoc outdoor ceremony. ‘Bloodless coup’: Samoa’s first female leader locked out of her own swearing-in ceremony 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Maui Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu, who is also part Samoan, grew up in Tonga and joined the department in August 1985, The Maui News reported Saturday. First Tongan police chief in Hawaii retires after 36 years 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z Johnson, who is of Black and Samoan descent, said in the video that he felt comfortable speaking up for Americans. Dwayne Johnson for president? Sure, the Rock is down if it's 'what the people want' 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z Not to mention Samoan gangsters with wild nicknames. Opinion | Hunter Biden, Matt Gaetz and Nonstop Depravity 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z Iamaleava grew up in a Samoan household with strict, no-nonsense values imposed by his father, Nicholaus Sr., an assistant coach for Warren. Warren's Nicholaus Iamaleava brings toughness to quarterback play 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z The 48-year-old leading man reflected on how he started from humble beginnings and faced discrimination being a half Black, half Samoan child. Dwayne Johnson reflects on discrimination he faced as a child: 'Racial prejudice was pretty prevalent' 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z Kuaea said many of the stranded American Samoan citizens feel somewhat forgotten by their government, which made the alliance critical to their survival. Pain, gratitude mix for American Samoans stuck in U.S. 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Sauvao alleges that Garvin and the sergeants made derogatory remarks about his Samoan heritage, and that Meek ignored his complaints about their conduct. $700,000 payout followed finding that LAPD whistleblower was wrongly ousted, records show 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z “Otherwise they will have to stage Chekhov's Three Sisters, who will be Inuit, Thai and Samoan.” John Cleese accused of transphobia after doubling down on support of J.K. Rowling with controversial tweet 2020-11-22T05:00:00Z Stevenson, the author of “Treasure Island” and “Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” settled in Samoa and championed the interests of the Samoan people over those of the colonial powers. Documentary paints bleak picture of Pacific Islands rugby 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The list of “Throwin' Samoans” continues to grow — with no end in sight. DJ Uiagalelei latest rising QB star with Polynesian heritage 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z What her children are too young to understand is that a first birthday is an event on par with a wedding celebration in Samoan culture. Pain, gratitude mix for American Samoans stuck in U.S. 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z The list of “Throwin’ Samoans” continues to grow - with no end in sight. DJ Uiagalelei latest rising QB star with Polynesian heritage 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z The list of “Throwin’ Samoans” continues to grow — with no end in sight. DJ Uiagalelei latest rising QB star with Polynesian heritage 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z Proponents of the laws say they are designed to elevate Samoan custom in the country’s justice system, which they argue is dominated by palagi – foreign – legalistic perspective. Allies turned adversaries: Samoa’s former deputy PM to challenge her former leader 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z Back home, not everyone wears a mask and social distancing is still catching on, especially in tight-knit Samoan cultures. Pandemic leaves American Samoa residents stranded, homesick 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z They spoke only Samoan then, and as Noreen and their oldest sister, Ilo, learned English, they also taught Jay. Sister's battle with COVID-19 cemented Jay Tufele's decision to leave USC early for NFL 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z A Democratic convention official told Politico that the inclusion of soldiers in uniform was an “oversight” and meant to highlight the contributions of American Samoans serving in the military. Army is investigating soldiers who appeared in Democratic convention video 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Last Sunday Tagovailoa entered the stadium dressed in traditional Samoan clothes. DJ Uiagalelei latest rising QB star with Polynesian heritage 2020-11-05T05:00:00Z The Samoan government stopped its MMR program for nine months to investigate. There was an effective vaccine. An outbreak struck anyway. 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Yet instead of serving both sentences concurrently – as is the standard in the Samoan criminal justice system – Agafili apparently was serving them consecutively, The Guardian reported. Samoan man spends nearly five more years in prison than he needed to 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z The family’s plight came to the attention of a Samoan rugby international player who paid for a new home for the family. 'It's broken me into a million pieces': six months on from Samoa's deadly measles outbreak 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z A Samoan rugby team is still in the middle of a two-week quarantine after returning to the island from New Zealand – where they spent more than 100 days due to the coronavirus pandemic. Samoan rugby team back on home island after more than 100 days stuck in coronavirus pandemic limbo 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z But while the team were playing in Perth, the Samoan government made an announcement. Rugby team that set off 104 days ago still not home 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z He added that many American Samoans were anxiously following the surging death toll on the mainland. A Place in the U.S. With No Covid-19? Look to American Samoa. 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z For four days, we danced, cooked and rested together as the US embassy navigated diplomatic discussions with the Samoan government and the governor of American Samoa to aid our exit. My escape from Covid-19-free Samoa to the US felt ironic from the start 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z As in many Samoan families, Alga’s husband works in New Zealand and sends money home. 'It's broken me into a million pieces': six months on from Samoa's deadly measles outbreak 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z But on March 15, as the club was playing, the Samoan government announced travel restrictions from 33 countries including Australia. Samoan rugby team back on home island after more than 100 days stuck in coronavirus pandemic limbo 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z On 24 March, the Samoan government announced that, from 26 March, "all international travel to and from Samoa by plane is ceased". Rugby team that set off 104 days ago still not home 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z More American Samoans live outside the territory, in places like New Zealand, Hawaii and the mainland United States, than in the territory, making the travel restrictions especially challenging for families that find themselves separated. A Place in the U.S. With No Covid-19? Look to American Samoa. 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z It gives the Samoan ‘self’ meaning through relationship with others. My escape from Covid-19-free Samoa to the US felt ironic from the start 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z In a rare show of resistance the Samoan FA appealed to the court of arbitration for sport. Resistance to Fifa is futile: fall in line or prepare to be Normalised | Barney Ronay 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Her mother is a Samoan immigrant and her father is African American. YWCA Utah CEO says eliminating racism is ‘front and center’ 2020-04-12T04:00:00Z That game in Perth on 14 March - which the Samoans lost - must seem like a long time ago? Rugby team that set off 104 days ago still not home 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z His victims, who were all Samoan, were too scared to alert the authorities because of his status as a matai or chief, the court heard. Samoan chief guilty of slavery in New Zealand 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z He even picked up an endorsement Monday from Samoan Chief Fa’alagiga Nina Tua’au-Glaude, who cited Bloomberg’s work spending millions to fight climate change that the chief says will be devastating to the islands. Bloomberg’s mega-spending nets win in American Samoa 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z This was the fate of the Samoan FA in June 2008 after concerns were raised about the state of its finances. Resistance to Fifa is futile: fall in line or prepare to be Normalised | Barney Ronay 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Eight Samoan citizens were refused entry at the nation’s airport and sent back to Fiji reportedly because they’d transited through Singapore, which the government labels a “high risk” country, according to the Samoa Observer. Stress, rumors, even violence: Virus fear goes viral 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z "The two men became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans on 10 December, 1983." Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's father dies aged 75 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z He promised them "big money" by Samoan standards but ended up taking the cash they earned at orchards and other work sites, prosecutors said. Samoan chief guilty of slavery in New Zealand 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The two men became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans on Dec. 10, 1983. Pro wrestler Rocky Johnson, father of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, dies at 75 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Measles led the Samoan government declared a national emergency in November. We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Earlier this month, Samoan anti-vaccine activist Edwin Tamasese, who touted vitamins as an alternative to vaccination, was arrested for allegedly claiming on social media that measles vaccinations would result in mass deaths. A major funder of the anti-vaccine movement has made millions selling natural health products 2019-10-15T04:00:00Z The centerpiece of the Samoan Days event will be a Samoan cricket — or kirikiti — tournament, modeled on those that historically served to bring people together and forge alliances on the island nation. The Samoan cricket community hopes to share its game, and culture, with a wider audience 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Another prominent voice in Samoa against vaccinations is Taylor Winterstein, the Australian wife of a Samoan rugby player. ‘Why My Baby?’: How Measles Robbed Samoa of Its Young 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Following a mandatory immunization campaign, the Samoan government said approximately 93% of all eligible people in Samoa have now been vaccinated against measles. Samoa extends measles state of emergency, NZ to fund Pacific vaccination campaign 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z American Samoans can apply for U.S. citizenship but have to pay the $725 application fee, in addition to any legal fees they incur to help them navigate the process. American Samoans should be recognized as US citizens, federal judge decides 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z American Samoans are able to pursue naturalized U.S. citizenship, but it costs $725 to apply, plus legal fees to hire an attorney to help navigate the process. US should recognize American Samoans as citizens, judge says 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z “We want to share our Samoan culture,” she says. The Samoan cricket community hopes to share its game, and culture, with a wider audience 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z Dr. Naseri, the Samoan health official, acknowledged that there was a delay in the government’s announcement of the outbreak. ‘Why My Baby?’: How Measles Robbed Samoa of Its Young 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Last week, Samoan officials arrested a local anti-vaccine activist and charged him with “incitement” for claiming that the government’s vaccination campaign would result in mass deaths. CDC sends experts to fight measles outbreaks in Pacific islands neighboring Samoa 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The American Samoan government claims automatic U.S. citizenship would undermine local traditions and practices. American Samoans should be recognized as US citizens, federal judge decides 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z The American Samoan government, meanwhile, has argued that automatic U.S. citizenship could undermine local traditions and practices, including certain rules that restrict land ownership only to those of Samoan ancestry. US should recognize American Samoans as citizens, judge says 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z The coffins are gifts to Samoan families who can’t afford them but suddenly need them. Opinion | Samoa has become a case study for ‘anti-vax’ success 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Gov. Josh Green who worked with Samoan leaders, the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials said. Hawaii team returns from measles vaccination trip in Samoa 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z Dozens of Samoan children have died of measles. CDC sends experts to fight measles outbreaks in Pacific islands neighboring Samoa 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z As part of the shutdown this week, no vehicles were allowed on the roads, and Samoans were asked to wait at home for vaccination units to arrive. Measles Outbreak Leads to Shutdown of Public Services in Samoa 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Samoan authorities believe the virus was first spread by a traveler from New Zealand. 50 children killed by measles in Samoa as outbreak worsens 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Another is anti-vaccination propaganda, much of it generated in the United States, that arrives through social media and discourages Samoan parents from vaccinating their children. Opinion | Samoa has become a case study for ‘anti-vax’ success 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Of the 53 Samoans who died since late October, 48 were children under the age of 4, according to a government update. Samoan government shuts down amid deadly measles epidemic 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Samoa has a huge diaspora community in New Zealand making it inevitable that measles would eventually reach Samoan shores. 'There are no words': Samoa buries its children as measles outbreak worsens 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z The high number of recent infections indicates that the Samoan crisis is far from over: The Health Ministry said 243 cases were reported in the previous 24 hours. Deadly measles outbreak hits children in Samoa after anti-vaccine fears 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Experts said the situation could worsen, and called the Samoan government’s response to the epidemic delayed. Samoa Closes Schools as Measles Epidemic Kills at Least 16 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Helen Petousis-Harris, a vaccine expert at New Zealand’s University of Auckland, said the Samoan government halted its immunization program for several months last year after two infants died from a medical mishap involving a vaccine. Samoa shuts schools, declares emergency as measles kills 6 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z There are currently 183 patients with measles at Samoan health facilities. Samoan government shuts down amid deadly measles epidemic 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z But since then the rate plummeted sharply, after a scandal that rocked Samoa in 2018, when two Samoan nurses administered MMR vaccines to babies who subsequently died. 'There are no words': Samoa buries its children as measles outbreak worsens 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z His visit was “for a program that is not government-related,” an official in the prime minister’s department told Samoan news media at the time. Deadly measles outbreak hits children in Samoa after anti-vaccine fears 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z On Friday, the Samoan government declared that measles vaccinations would be mandatory, and that children under 17 barred from public gatherings and medical facilities unless sick. Samoa Closes Schools as Measles Epidemic Kills at Least 16 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Ardern said Samoan authorities believe the outbreak was started by a traveler from New Zealand. Samoa shuts schools, declares emergency as measles kills 6 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Samoan authorities believe the outbreak started by a traveler from New Zealand. Samoan government shuts down amid deadly measles epidemic 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z After the Samoan government reached for help, in just two weeks nearly 100 extra medical personnel have arrived from Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and the United States. 'There are no words': Samoa buries its children as measles outbreak worsens 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Russia captain Vasily Artemyev magnanimous after their first test against a Pacific Island team, despite two Samoans sent off for tackling his head. Top quotes from the Rugby World Cup 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z Australia has also sent medical aid at the request of Samoan officials, according to the country’s health department. Samoa Closes Schools as Measles Epidemic Kills at Least 16 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Ryan stumbled around trying to learn the Samoan language, picking up various words and phrases from his teammates, or relying on YouTube tutorials. How an unlikely kinship between two offensive linemen has helped solidify WSU’s Air Raid for years 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Fewer than 30% of Samoan babies were immunized last year, according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Samoan government shuts down amid deadly measles epidemic 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Anti-vaxxers have spread their message online, including one – who is also a social media influencer and the wife of a Samoan rugby league player – who likened Samoa to Nazi Germany for its mandatory vaccination program. 'There are no words': Samoa buries its children as measles outbreak worsens 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z The Irish needed to ensure it controlled its own quarterfinal prospects with a big win over the Samoans, and had wrapped up a bonus point by half time. Ireland reach RWC quarterfinals with 45-7 win over Samoa 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z But from the Samoans, it was sloppy, and they go home in next-to-last place having only beaten Russia. Ireland reach RWC quarterfinals with 45-7 win over Samoa 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z Two, because the ones Mauigoa had mingled with were the ones who shared his Polynesian ancestry and spoke in his Samoan tongue. How an unlikely kinship between two offensive linemen has helped solidify WSU’s Air Raid for years 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z “We’ve got a good group of guys in keeping our focus on a good Samoan team.” Irish sympathy for Scotland goes only so far at World Cup 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z Some families are opting for Samoan traditional healers who use remedies liktea leaves, which are effective in reducing fever, but can do little for the actual virus. 'There are no words': Samoa buries its children as measles outbreak worsens 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Jack Lam was born in New Zealand, raised in Australia and is part of proud Samoan rugby family. Samoa captain Lam has no regrets about putting Samoa first 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Ireland needed to ensure it controlled its own quarterfinal destiny with a big win over the Samoans, and had wrapped up a bonus point by half time. Ireland reach RWC quarterfinals with 45-7 win over Samoa 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z Four American Samoans lived in the “Poly House” and others of Samoan, Hawaiian or Tongan heritage often came through to hang out. How an unlikely kinship between two offensive linemen has helped solidify WSU’s Air Raid for years 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Rugby World Cup’s graphic for this one is a photo-shopped Samoan lining up a tackle. Japan v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live! 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z They play a winless but talented Samoa team next, on Saturday, and despite the Samoans’ 34-0 shellacking at the hands of Scotland, Joseph will not take them lightly. Japan Wants to Prove Win Over Ireland Was No Fluke 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Samoa’s players are also on friendly terms with Ireland center Bundee Aki, who grew up in New Zealand and is of Samoan descent. Samoa captain Lam has no regrets about putting Samoa first 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Tuesday’s event included a traditional Samoan dance performance and a blessing from a Goshute tribe spiritual leader. US Census office celebrates opening of Salt Lake office 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z While Mauigoa’s English grades out well compared to the other Samoans on WSU’s roster, when the soft-spoken center arrived in Pullman, he occasionally had trouble with certain American phrases and terms. How an unlikely kinship between two offensive linemen has helped solidify WSU’s Air Raid for years 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z The Samoans do love a tackle, but will need to stay on the right side of Peyper and his team. Japan v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2019 – live! 2019-10-05T04:00:00Z The Samoans will be highly motivated, but will have their hands full. Japan Wants to Prove Win Over Ireland Was No Fluke 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z The Samoans, who lost two players to bans for dangerous tackles after those yellow cards against Russia, lost in two tries against Scotland to poor tackles, and the other two to poor discipline. Scotland wins 34-0 with 2 pen tries, Samoa’s Fidow sent off 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z While Samoan spirits have been dampened by those injury and disciplinary issues, Scotland’s morale was nearly crushed by Ireland. Scotland out to make amends amid Samoa’s personnel problems 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z So he will miss Samoa’s two other group games and, if the Samoans qualify, the quarterfinals. Matu’u is 2nd Samoa player banned for dangerous tackle 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The Samoans will thrive if the Scots lose their heads and the game turns fast and furious. Scotland: There was anger but time now to get over Ireland 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z The Samoans will be without captain Jack Lam on Tuesday but should have too much experience to be too troubled by Russia. The Latest: Tongans Morath, Tuitavake out of Rugby World Cup 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z Mailata’s parents are of Samoan descent, and he is the fourth child of five, four of them boys. Can the N.F.L. Turn a 360-Pound Rugby Player Into a Football Star? 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z On the two Samoan tackles on Russia’s Artemyev, Laidlaw said: “They were two clear head shots and pretty brutal ones at that.” Scotland out to make amends amid Samoa’s personnel problems 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z Advice for tourists is to wear a T-shirt in pools, as the New Zealand and Samoan rugby teams have been doing and the Welsh rugby team says it will do. Why tattoos are linked to organised crime in Japan 2019-09-21T04:00:00Z Some of the Samoan aggression was a little over the top in the win over Russia. Scotland: There was anger but time now to get over Ireland 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z "As a Pacific island rugby player, tackling the climate crisis is close to my heart," said former Samoan international flanker Jonny Fa'amatuainu, who played for Bath as well as clubs in Wales and Japan. Rugby World Cup highlights 'climate injustice' 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Recently, the highest impact of recruiting by Christianity has involved players of Samoan, Tongan and Polynesian descent. Baptisms at practice: How college football became a Christian empire 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z The Samoans lost at least three players to injuries and suspensions in the wake of the Russia game to slow any momentum they might have gained from their 34-9 win. Scotland out to make amends amid Samoa’s personnel problems 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z But tattoos are also a fundamental part of the Pacific identity back home for the Samoans. Rugby- Tattooed Samoans don skin suits to avoid offending Japanese... 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Parnther, the son of Jamaican and Samoan immigrants, grew up in a “conservative, well-to-do black neighborhood” in Virginia where he attended the Baptist church every Sunday. Few black conductors lead orchestras. For Anthony Parnther, it's time to represent 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z It had an Anglo-American legal system, and the Samoans were all Christians. How Cultural Anthropologists Redefined Humanity 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z Sua added that he would train in Japan in August with several other Samoans, following an invitation he described as fostering goodwill between the two nations. Judo helps Japan get to grips with China's expansion in Pacific 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z Samoa recognized China in 1976 and a strong history of migration means around one-sixth of the island nation’s 200,000 residents are of mixed Samoan and Chinese descent, according to census data. Sink or swim: Chinese port plans put Pacific back in play 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z That’s why becoming a producer on “Hobbs & Shaw” alongside Johnson, who brought his own Samoan heritage into the story, was important to the actor. 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw's' Jason Statham weighs in on justice for Han 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Johnson, who is also one of the producers, uses the film to showcase his Samoan heritage. Can 'Hobbs & Shaw' expand the 'Fast and Furious' family business? 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Mead spent nine months, interrupted by a hurricane, in Samoa; she interviewed fifty girls in three small villages on one of the five inhabited American Samoan islands; she never returned. How Cultural Anthropologists Redefined Humanity 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z While Samoans were naturally built for a sport like judo, it was a very demanding martial art that was still struggling to win converts on the island, Sua added. Judo helps Japan get to grips with China's expansion in Pacific 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z Johnson is not Native Hawaiian but is part Samoan. Jason Momoa, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson defend Mauna Kea protesters 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z Samoan cricket resembles the British game in its basic elements, but very little else. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Like expats everywhere — including Seattle’s Samoan community and Americans abroad — they bring with them the game they played as children, the game that reminds them of home. The Backstory: Cricket’s really catching on in the Puget Sound region — in all its adaptations 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z She presumed to understand not only Samoan practices but the Samoan way of being in the world. How Cultural Anthropologists Redefined Humanity 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z It was the most she had ever heard him speak in Samoan. Dwayne Johnson brings Samoan heritage to 'Fast and Furious' spinoff 'Hobbs and Shaw' 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z Johnson, who is Samoan and not Hawaiian, spent part of his childhood in Honolulu. ‘The Rock’ meets with Hawaii telescope protesters: ‘The world is watching’ 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z Instead of the standard 11 players to a side, Samoan teams field 20. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Or rather a picture of the 18-year-old Samoan, standing on the second step of a podium last week, looking stoic but sad. How can we end the current impasse over transgender athletes? | Sean Ingle 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z So she centered her account on what she took to be the distinctively “Samoan” aspects of her subjects’ lives. How Cultural Anthropologists Redefined Humanity 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z This siva tau was special, created specifically for the film with the aid of Samoan cultural consultants. Dwayne Johnson brings Samoan heritage to 'Fast and Furious' spinoff 'Hobbs and Shaw' 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z It was then, that Johnson, 47, danced his way onto the stage – by way of a Samoan pride number to Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson gives moving speech at MTV Awards: ‘I wasn’t going to conform to Hollywood’ 2019-06-18T04:00:00Z “Basically, the rules we set up for Samoan cricket reflect our traditional way of life.” Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Ms. Gabbard, the first American Samoan and first Hindu elected to Congress, has formed deep ties with Indian Americans over the course of her career. At a Historic Moment for Asian-American Candidates, Andrew Yang Leans In 2019-05-22T04:00:00Z She gave this as one of the reasons that Samoan adolescents didn’t exhibit the angst and the rebelliousness that American teen-agers did. How Cultural Anthropologists Redefined Humanity 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z The Samoan term is deeply poignant to Johnson, one of the ways the filmmakers effortlessly weave Samoan culture into the fabric of their world. Dwayne Johnson brings Samoan heritage to 'Fast and Furious' spinoff 'Hobbs and Shaw' 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z Is it because she is female and part Samoan, and/or because of her opposition to some long-term wars? Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Show a more accurate picture of Venezuela 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z For Samoans, cricket matches were a way to forge bonds and political alliances between villages; defuse rivalries; and reinforce their own traditional values of family, respect for others and community. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Finau, the first golfer of Tongan and American Samoan descent to play on the PGA Tour, added another two birdies on the back nine. Sure-footed Finau makes charge up Masters leaderboard 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z Gabbard made history as the first Samoan American and the first Hindu elected to Congress. ‘Creepy Joe’ Biden made women uneasy. Sorry shouldn’t be the hardest word | Gwenda Blair 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z The tale of Lundie and the chief hints at how Samoans kept their tattoo tradition, called tatau, alive despite outside pressures. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z The Samoans led 14-7 at halftime but McGrath felt his team was still in the game, given that the plan was to control possession and deny the Samoans attacking opportunities. Upsets in Vancouver Sevens pool play but top 5 into QFs 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z But Samoans kept playing what they now consider their national game. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z She is the first Hindu and the first American Samoan elected to Congress. Tulsi Gabbard: is the Iraq war veteran 2020's most divisive candidate? 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z She was the first Hindu and the first American Samoan elected to that chamber. Tulsi Gabbard, Democratic Presidential Candidate, Apologizes for Anti-Gay Past 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z As a result of tattoo taboos, some Samoans risked fines or banishment for getting inked. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z This time Taufatofua left New Caledonia on crutches, unable to walk for another three months, while the Samoan went to the Olympics. The incredible story of Pita Taufatofua, Tonga's shirtless Olympic flag bearer 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z He’s hoping to raise enough money for a public Aso Mo Samoa or Samoan Community Day celebration in the next few years, with singing, dancing and traditional food. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Of course, to many, Thompson will always be the Throwin’ Samoan, and he is just fine with that. Jack Thompson, before becoming a Washington State football legend, wanted to be a Husky 2018-11-19T05:00:00Z Fealofani is the first Samoan and the first Pacific woman to hold the position of yachtmaster, and looks after a traditional voyaging canoe. BBC 100 Women 2018: Who is on the list? 2018-11-18T05:00:00Z As a result of these varied factors, Samoans held on to tatau even as they broadly adopted Christianity. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Akpaka’s talent was discovered when she was in fourth grade after her parents — Sylvanus, a pastor of Nigerian descent, and Iva, a nurse of American Samoan descent — enrolled Idara in a church choir. UCI's Idara Akpaka can hit a volleyball — and the high notes, too - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z Many of the younger players born in the United States don’t speak Samoan, either. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z “I’m extremely proud of where I am,” Finau, one of seven children born to Tongan and American Samoan parents, told reporters. Ryder Cup debut completes fairytale journey for Finau 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Togatuki, a New Zealand citizen of Samoan descent who had moved to Australia when he was 4 and who had a history of mental illness, was found dead the following morning. Why New Zealand Is Furious About Australia’s Deportations Policy 2018-07-03T04:00:00Z To many people of Samoan ancestry living around the world, tatau provides a sense of connection to their ancestral islands. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z No, he is definitely not your typical PGA Tour member, and not just because his first sport was fire-knife dancing, a Samoan ritual. At the U.S. Open, Expect Another Twist From Tony Finau 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z A pastime that Victorian-era missionaries hoped would instill British discipline and decorum was transformed into a joyous celebration and embodiment of fa’a Samoa — the Samoan Way. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Johnson on Sunday asked did SpongeBob mean “Big Daddy? The Rock? Samoan Thor? Beef Piston? Or the inappropriate one” he earned in college. SpongeBob wants to know how ‘The Rock’ became ‘The Rock’ 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Gibson also mentioned his own mixed-race identity and Tiny’s Samoan ethnicity. How a gun-carrying, far-right activist plots a run at the US Senate 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z For instance, it helps people identify as Samoan as opposed to other groups such as Maori or Tongan. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z Finau is the tour’s first full-time player of Samoan and Tongan descent. At the U.S. Open, Expect Another Twist From Tony Finau 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z The game is played in New Zealand, Australia, California — anywhere large concentrations of Samoans are found. Samoa’s lively version of cricket turns Jefferson Park into ‘a little piece of home’ 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z At 80 percent of the Samoan sites, live corals were below 10 percent. Even Remote Coral Reefs Aren't Spared From Devastation 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z With some 400 Samoan sailors working abroad, the money they send home is important to the nation's economy. Samoa wants nothing to do with drunken sailors 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Tatau brought him back to Samoan traditions and language as he trained to perform the ritual himself. How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z That may include breaking down the Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian populations into individual ethnic subcategories, such as Fijian, Samoan and Tongan. Portland’s Pacific Islanders look to be counted in 2020 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z As to the latter, it’s not that local Samoans are hunting the little dodo itself, but in shooting the Pacific imperial and other pigeon species they sometimes kill the little dodo as “bycatch.” Caught in the crossfire: little dodo nears extinction 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z The New Zealander, whose participation was criticized as “unfair” by the Samoan team, lifted 120kg but appeared to injure her arm after attempting 132kg with her third effort. Games: Transgender weightlifter withdraws halfway through event 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Here's some clarification on the status of American Samoans: American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z “Churches might change, but Samoan culture does not.” How the Samoan Tattoo Survived Colonialism 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z The 28-year-old American with Samoan roots battled through a severely sprained ankle and shot a 4-under 68 in the opening round at the Masters. Tony Finau deals with shame, pain, fame during Masters debut 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z According to the study the richest 10 percent of Samoans ate nearly half of the killed pigeons on the island. Caught in the crossfire: little dodo nears extinction 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Leneuoti Tuaua, a former marshal for the High Court of American Samoa who holds two chief titles, was one of seven American Samoans who filed the first lawsuit. Why Are American Samoans Not U.S. Citizens? 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z The fact that American Samoans are not U.S. citizens, he said, is "something that I think most Americans are surprised to learn." American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Although American Samoans can pursue naturalized citizenship, the lawsuit says it is a “lengthy, costly, and burdensome” process. Residents of US territory American Samoa sue for citizenship 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Fitisemanu is the lead plaintiff on a lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of American Samoans in Utah to be treated as U.S. citizens under the 14th Amendment. APNewsBreak: American Samoans sue for birthright citizenship 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Stirnemann said that an awareness campaign is needed to shift Samoan behavior before its too late. Caught in the crossfire: little dodo nears extinction 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z Tuaua said American Samoans are treated differently whenever they travel abroad, even to places like independent Samoa—the island country next door. Why Are American Samoans Not U.S. Citizens? 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z In 2016, the Supreme Court refused to review a U.S. appeals court ruling in that lawsuit that said it was up to Congress to change the legal status of American Samoans. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Still, Erman and many legal scholars agree that “American Samoans are clearly citizens under the 14th Amendment.” Residents of US territory American Samoa sue for citizenship 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Actors playing the roles of Kupe and Kuramarotini sang and called to each other from stages at either end of the harbor, and a 300-strong Samoan choir performed traditional songs of welcome. Sailing Maori Journey, New Zealanders Rekindle Indigenous Pride 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z The storm pummeled Samoa and American Samoa over the weekend, flooding the Samoan capital, Apia. Tonga braces for Cyclone Gita after storm batters Samoa 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z The government of American Samoa and many of the island’s residents didn’t support the first lawsuit, because of widespread fear that it would threaten fa’asamoa, the Samoan way of life. Why Are American Samoans Not U.S. Citizens? 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z "American Samoans are not all of one mind on this," said Alailima. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Fitisemanu is the lead plaintiff on a lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of American Samoans in Utah to be treated as U.S. citizens under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. Residents of US territory American Samoa sue for citizenship 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z Scotland split its six tries evenly in each half, but just when each second-half try seemed to herald safety, the Samoans replied within three minutes each time with a try of their own. Scotland edges Samoa 44-38 at Murrayfield 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z The storm pummeled Samoa and American Samoa over the weekend, flooding the Samoan capital, Apia. Tonga braces for Cyclone Gita after storm batters Samoa 2018-02-11T05:00:00Z But for some American Samoans, that is still not enough. Why Are American Samoans Not U.S. Citizens? 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z For example, the American Samoan communal land tenure system prevents the transfer of ownership of land to people who are not of American Samoan heritage. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z On Monday, three WSU boosters made a big donation to ensure Thompson, affectionately known by Cougars fans as “The Throwin’ Samoan,” will always be remembered within the football program. Three donors pledge $500,000 to name WSU football lounge after former QB Jack Thompson 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z The Samoans finished with five, their highest score against Scotland, and their highest score anywhere in more than four years. Scotland edges Samoa 44-38 at Murrayfield 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z Feeling more comfortable, he opened up to a Samoan soldier named Ricky. USC-Texas revisited | Why soldier Travis Tofi kept his football career a secret 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z But outside of school, he never spoke English until he got to WSU, defaulting instead to his native Samoan when around friends and family back home. After a tough few years, WSU Cougars nose tackle Daniel Ekuale has finally hit his stride 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z A disclaimer on their passports announces that "the bearer is a United States national and not a United States citizen," which many American Samoans find insulting because it makes them feel like they are foreigners. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Speaking to Tahiti's Radio 1, event organiser Enoch Laughlin said that Mr Iona's triumph came as a big surprise, as everyone had expected the Samoan athlete to win following his impressive performance in previous heats. Cook Islander tops the world of coconut tree climbing - BBC News 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z “First there were Asians, then Samoan, then Mexican and Somali.’ Gritty and gentrified, White Center celebrates diversity and community 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z Health authorities said all those infected are members of a Pacific church in Auckland, the Samoan Assembly of God. 1 dead, 14 sickened in New Zealand typhoid fever outbreak 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z Although the “Super Samoan” is among the toughest veterans in the division, Hunt acknowledges concerns about the damage he might be doing to himself by fighting steroid-aided heavyweights. Mark Hunt returns to UFC cage, even with his lawsuit pending 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z A lawsuit filed in Utah last month against the State Department and former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson seeks to change the American Samoans' status from noncitizen U.S. nationals to citizens. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Salave’a was greatly troubled by the controversy that arose early this fall when four of his Samoan players were accused of crimes in a span of three months over the summer. WSU DL coach Joe Salave'a close to agreement with Oregon 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z “We want Santa to be Asian, Samoan, Mexican — all different Santas.” First-time Santa in Seattle tries to ‘bring us together’ 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Finau, who is of Tongan and American Samoan descent, describes himself as a spiritual person of the Mormon faith. Son’s health issue becomes Tony Finau’s priority - Golf Digest 2016-12-05T05:00:00Z All of the catchy music is appropriate for the island setting, due in large part to the contributions of Opetaia Foa’i, a Samoan musician and composer known for a style called South Pacific fusion. Disney’s ‘Moana’ is a breath of fresh island air 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z Weare said the U.S. government had given American Samoans "a badge of inferiority" that diminishes their standing in their communities and in the nation as a whole. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Salave’a missed the Colorado game because he was attending his father’s funeral in Samoan. WSU DL coach Joe Salave'a close to agreement with Oregon 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Johnson, who grew up in Hawaii and has his own biceps tattooed to represent his Samoan roots, saw “Moana” as an opportunity to showcase Polynesian culture to the world. Dwayne Johnson gets animated in Disney's Polynesian musical adventure 'Moana' 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z Thompson was joined by about a dozen other Samoan community leaders who traveled to Colfax to support Barber on Wednesday. WSU DL Robert Barber granted a stay of suspension; allowed to return to school and football 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z In 2012, a group of American Samoans launched what would become a years-long — and ultimately unsuccessful — legal battle with the Obama administration to demand that the federal government grant islanders birthright citizenship. America’s racist legacy: Why millions of people in U.S. colonies are ineligible to vote for president 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z American Samoans pay federal taxes but are not allowed to vote in federal, state or local elections. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z The filmmakers’ casting of Johnson, who is of Samoan heritage, and Cravalho, who is Hawaiian, reflects a commitment to tell the story with a level of authenticity, they said. The Old Hands: The directors of 'Aladdin' and 'The Little Mermaid' learn new CG tricks on 'Moana' 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z The conduct board’s case is based in large part on a video that surfaced after the party fight that showed a large Samoan man – whom they alleged to be Barber – punching another student. WSU's Robert Barber petitions Superior Court for review of conduct board decision 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Baumgartner said that if Barber ends up working for him, he would also put the Samoan lineman in charge of overseeing financial request from state universities. Sen. Michael Baumgartner, Jack Thompson and others point to Robert Barber case to call for WSU student conduct board reform 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Notably, this requirement automatically disqualifies all American Samoans. America’s racist legacy: Why millions of people in U.S. colonies are ineligible to vote for president 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z Like other eligible permanent residents, American Samoans can apply to become citizens, but the process is long and costly — $725, not counting attorney fees. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Hawaiian Airlines will continue assigning seats on some flights according to passengers’ weights, after federal complaints that the policy is discriminatory to people of Samoan descent were turned down. Hawaiian Airlines to keep choosing flyers' seats based on their weights 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Another thing to ease the transition was spending time with fellow Samoans from last year’s team, T.J. Polynesian players make big impact at Mac 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z On Monday, Barber’s supporters also questioned why he and fellow Samoan football player T.J. Sen. Michael Baumgartner, Jack Thompson and others point to Robert Barber case to call for WSU student conduct board reform 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z But because they are classified as non-citizen nationals, even American Samoans who are living stateside are ineligible to vote for president or hold key government jobs. America’s racist legacy: Why millions of people in U.S. colonies are ineligible to vote for president 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z And acquiring citizenship is not guaranteed because although American Samoans are considered to be American nationals, "they are treated the same as foreign nationals for most aspects of the naturalization process," according to the complaint. American Samoans aren't actually U.S. citizens. Does that violate the Constitution? 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z “What they’re saying is Samoans are obese,” one man told the Associated Press at Honolulu International Airport earlier in October. Hawaiian Airlines to keep choosing flyers' seats based on their weights 2016-10-23T04:00:00Z Most passengers on the flights “are of Samoan descent, which also begs the question of discrimination,” said King, an American Samoa businessman. Weight survey for Pago Pago fliers prompts airline action 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z Bareman, a former player on the Samoan women's national soccer team and deputy secretary general of the Oceania Football Confederation, will assume the role on Nov. 14. FIFA appoints first ever Chief Women's Football Officer 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Brown’s 1901 decision was one of the cases invoked by Obama administration lawyers, who were ultimately successful in their efforts when the Supreme Court rejected an appeal from the American Samoans in June. America’s racist legacy: Why millions of people in U.S. colonies are ineligible to vote for president 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z One in three Samoans suffers from type 2 diabetes as a result of their diet, America's NPR radio reported earlier this year. Row as airline weighs passengers to American Samoa - BBC News 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z The gang is composed of young men of Tongan, Samoan and other Pacific Island descent. Family of man shot at 2014 trial in federal courthouse sues 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Along the way she is aided by Maui, who is voiced by Dwayne Johnson, who himself is of Samoan descent on his mother’s side. Disney discontinues sale of controversial ‘Moana’ costume: Report 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Johnson, who went by the stage name “The Rock” earlier in his career as a professional wrestler, is of Samoan descent on his mother’s side of the family. Disney ‘Moana’ Halloween costume causes controversy on social media: Report 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z His first novel, Here Come The Dogs, was told from the perspective of a character with a Samoan background. We need to talk about cultural appropriation: why Lionel Shriver's speech touched a nerve 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Despite the fa'afafine being an accepted part of Samoan culture for generations, she says life was hard growing up, as her parents never quite accepted her. Miss Fa'afafine: Behind Samoa's 'third gender' beauty pageant - BBC News 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Named after a Samoan chief, Taua said his favorite childhood pastime involved strapping on his pads and tussling in the backyard with his uncles and three brothers. Ainuu Taua, UCLA's long-haired 294-pound fullback, is a hirsute handful for tacklers 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z Visitors are encouraged to learn about the 3,000-year-old Samoan culture in advance. The essential guide to all 59 U.S. national parks 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z The soft-spoken Samoan is not the sort to buy into his own hype. Cougars have a Hercules, and he’s a powerhouse on defense 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z But on Sunday they overcame Ireland 12-7 from 7-0 down in the quarterfinals, pipped Russia 17-12 with a last-minute try in the semifinals, and stunned the favored Samoans in the final. Spain take last spot in Olympic rugby sevens field 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z Acting without comment, the justices refused to review a U.S. appeals court ruling that said it is up to Congress, not the courts, to change the legal status of American Samoans. Supreme Court rejects citizenship for American Samoans 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that went against five American Samoans led by Leneuoti Tuaua arguing for birthright citizenship. U.S. top court rejects American Samoan birthright citizenship bid 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Current law considers American Samoans to be "nationals," not full citizens like those born in Puerto Rico, Guam and other U.S. territories. High Court won't hear dispute over birthright citizenship 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z A Samoan community in South King County pays the mortgage on their church building by holding monthly “huli huli” barbecues, where fans flock to buy delicious meats and Samoans gather for family style fellowship. Samoan ‘huli huli’ barbecues feed community in more ways than one 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z In the Cell Stem Cell study, Zhiheng Xu of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing sidestepped the mice’s natural resistance to Zika virus by injecting a Samoan isolate directly into fetal brains. Zika causes microcephaly in mice 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court turned down an appeal on Monday from American Samoans who said they deserved the right to be U.S. citizens at birth. Supreme Court rejects citizenship for American Samoans 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z The government of American Samoa argues opposes birthright citizenship, saying in court papers that unique Samoan cultural traditions "might be threatened by a fundamental change in the status of the American Samoan people." U.S. top court rejects American Samoan birthright citizenship bid 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Iosefa said the dance moves he and his fellow uniformed officers used in the video clip were “a little bit Samoan inspired” as per his cultural history. New Zealand police officers do the 'running man' in recruitment video 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z Photograph: Alamy We asked two American Samoans about what issues are important to them, and what they want candidates to know about their sometimes-overlooked home. Super Tuesday: Trump and Clinton lead polls on decision day – campaign live 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z Among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women, rates ranged from 212 among Asian Indians/Pakistanis to almost 443 among Samoans. Cancer No. 1 Killer of Asian-Americans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders: Study 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The lawsuit brought by five Samoan plaintiffs pointed to the 14th Amendment adopted after the Civil War, which declares that all persons “born or naturalized in the United States” shall be U.S. citizens. Supreme Court rejects citizenship for American Samoans 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z This traditional Samoan art is more common in California and Hawaii than in the Midwest, which may be part of why so many people are amazed at what Jared does. EXCHANGE: Football player moonlights as fire dancer 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z When she was sworn into office in 2013, she became not only the first Hindu and the first American Samoan elected to Congress, but also one of the first female combat veterans. Tulsi Gabbard, Rising Democratic Star From Hawaii, Makes Mark on Party by Defying It 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z Photograph: Alamy We asked two American Samoans about what issues are important to them, and what they want candidates to know about their sometimes-overlooked home. Super Tuesday: Trump and Clinton lead polls on decision day – campaign live 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z Among both men and women in this population, the highest rates after Samoans were among Native Hawaiians and Japanese, the study authors said. Cancer No. 1 Killer of Asian-Americans, Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders: Study 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z About 13,000 people speak languages that originate in the Pacific Islands, such as Tongan and Samoan. Census finds about 120 languages spoken in Utah 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z Scotland can very well turn round and say it was a tactic to tire the Samoans out - and if it was it did indeed work - but they cut it very fine. 'Savage battles were great to watch' 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Scotland look to ship it right, but the ball goes loose and back into Samoan hands. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Captain Ofisa Treviranus is missing for the Samoans in a lineup showing seven changes from the one that started the 26-5 loss to Japan, which knocked Samoa out of quarterfinal contention. Scotland seeks quarterfinal berth at Rugby World Cup 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z "They will want to finish on a high. One thing Samoans bring is passion. "It will probably be the biggest game of my career to date. Cowan ready for 'fierce' Samoa 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z In the 58th minute a Samoan high tackle meant another penalty, as the lead stretched once more. Japan’s World Cup dream continues after 21-point victory over Samoa 2015-10-03T04:00:00Z Scotland's normally very good defence was exposed but the Scottish hadn't had to deal with runners like the explosive and powerful Samoans before, and they were playing at their scintillating best. 'Savage battles were great to watch' 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z Scotland look to ship it right, but the ball goes loose and back into Samoan hands. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z With his background in Super Rugby, Hardie says the tough-tackling Samoans are a dangerous proposition, especially as they have something to prove after a disappointing World Cup campaign. Scotland seeks quarterfinal berth at Rugby World Cup 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z “It’s a massive problem, and it’s largely being ignored,” said Dan Leo, a Samoan and a veteran player for the English club London Welsh. Yearning to Play in the Rugby World Cup, but Forbidden by a Contract 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z The United States matched the two tries scored by the Samoans in their first Pool B match, but points from the boot proved the difference as they capitulated 25-16. Kickerless Scotland face fitness test against physical U.S 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z The building fell silent after the national anthems to watch the Samoans perform the Siva Tau war chant, their version of New Zealand’s famous Haka. Rugby World Cup: USA Eagles Aren’t Quite Ready to Soar 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z The clearance goes long to Russell and Scotland carry it up to midway inside the Samoan half. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Scully makes a good tackle and the ball goes loose off a Samoan boot in the ruck but, just as the Americans get some possession, Peterson gets isolated and is penalised for holding on. Samoa v USA: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Times change, but the stream of Samoan talent re-emerging, after three years residency, in the colours of another nation continues. Odds against rugby's smaller nations 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z CGF chief executive David Grevemberg added the organization had done all it could to try to change the Samoan government's mind, but were unsuccessful. Ebola, fire threaten to derail Commonwealth Youth Games 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z The Samoans like to play rugby like the Bob Cousy-led Boston Celtics played basketball. Rugby World Cup: USA Eagles Aren’t Quite Ready to Soar 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Penalty Scotland for holding on and Russell clears to touch on the Samoan 10 metre line. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Instead he goes down the centre to MacGinty, who is allowed to kick for touch and he finds a great on, 10 metres from the Samoan line. Samoa v USA: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z The Obama administration and some Samoans want to keep the status quo. On Birthright Citizenship, Common Ground for Obama, Trump 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Growing up in Salt Lake City of mixed Tongan and American Samoan descent, Finau looked more like a candidate to follow second cousin Jabari Parker into hoops and maybe someday, the NBA. Column: No joke _ a Samoan walks onto a golf course and … 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z The Eagles and the Samoans will meet again in Brighton on 20 September. Chris Wyles applies his wits to plotting US Eagles' Rugby World Cup course 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Penalty Scotland for holding on and Russell clears to touch on the Samoan 10 metre line. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z This has been an open game but there’s no space in the Samoan backline right now. Samoa v USA: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z American Samoans often serve in the U.S. military and are among its casualties. On Birthright Citizenship, Common Ground for Obama, Trump 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z "I smoked it with lemon and fried it," Iaulualo said to his Samoan fishing buddies. The renewed lure of king salmon draws urban fishermen in Anchorage, Alaska 2015-07-12T04:00:00Z All being well, he will lead the US against the Samoans, then Japan in Sacramento on 24 July and Tonga in Toronto five days later. Chris Wyles applies his wits to plotting US Eagles' Rugby World Cup course 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Beat a Samoan side who have been, by and large, thoroughly disappointing, can’t qualify themselves and who have lost one of their star players to the most ludicrous five-week ban you’ll see this tournament. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Scully makes a good tackle and the ball goes loose off a Samoan boot in the ruck but, just as the Americans get some possession, Peterson gets isolated and is penalised for holding on. Samoa v USA: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z Taufi and several other members of the Samoan gang approached Martinez, who was alone, about 10:30 p.m. on May 4, 1996, in the 500 block of East 14th Street, police said. Man charged with murder in 1996 Long Beach cold case 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z The church hosts two Latino groups, as well as 50 to 60 regular parishioners, who are mostly Filipino, Samoan and black, she said. 100-year-old Echo Park church damaged in fire that may have been arson From that Vineyard Street garage, Balubar followed her passion and learned more hula and Polynesian dance, including Tahitian, Maori and Samoan styles. Celebrating 40 years of teaching hula 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The Samoan players’ and fans’ joy was short lived as the try was disallowed. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Instead he goes down the centre to MacGinty, who is allowed to kick for touch and he finds a great on, 10 metres from the Samoan line. Samoa v USA: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z It was like the Tongan with American Samoan heritage taking on second cousin Jabari Parker of the Milwaukee Bucks in a game of one-on-one. Tony Finau gets some major education at Chambers Bay: The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z At the clinic, a handful of elderly patients were surprised by the closure and upset that the notice about it was in English and not their native Samoan language. American Samoa dialysis clinic aims to reopen early Saturday 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z American Samoa, a U.S. territory since 1900, is unique as the only U.S. territory where those born there are not automatically U.S. citizens, the Samoans’ lawsuit said. U.S. court rejects American Samoans' bid for full citizenship rights 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Russell goes for touch again, 10 metres inside the Samoan 22. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z This has been an open game but there’s no space in the Samoan backline right now. Samoa v USA: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z He was not physically imposing, but he shambled around school with a rowdy fearlessness that seemed to give everyone but the largest Samoans pause. Surfing into Adolescence 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z Passion for every activity is bred into young Samoans. How Can Tiny Samoa Dominate The NFL? 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z What arrived in their place were mostly young families — a touch more liberal, a few more Hispanics, Samoans, Filipinos and African Americans. For tiny Orting, Wash., a foundational shift 2015-04-18T04:00:00Z The Samoan players’ and fans’ joy was short lived as the try was disallowed. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z It’s a Samoan word meaning “warrior,” according to Davis, whose mother is Samoan. Jazmine Davis lifts UW women’s basketball with leadership, selflessness 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Educational campaigns in Spanish, Hmong, Samoan, and other languages urging parents to vaccinate their children were disbursed through the media, churches, English-as-a-second-language classes, and mailings. I Was on the Front Line of L.A.'s Last Measles Outbreak 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z In April 1856, Henry Clay Caldwell of the United States Navy found a large, fruit-eating bat on the Samoan island of Upolu. Museums: The endangered dead 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Forty-nine years later, the consensus best college football player in the land, like Apisa a Hawaiian with Samoan blood running through him, created his own Rose Bowl legacy. Marcus Mariota has a kindred Hawaiian/Samoan spirit in Bob Apisa 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Beat a Samoan side who have been, by and large, thoroughly disappointing, can’t qualify themselves and who have lost one of their star players to the most ludicrous five-week ban you’ll see this tournament. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z During his three-minute Heisman Trophy acceptance speech, the Hawaii native said "Thank you" approximately once every 10 seconds, or 18 times total, including ending the speech with a thank you in Samoan. Rose Bowl features contrasting Heisman winners in Mariota, Winston 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Passengers including Samoan chiefs calmed the man, and the flight continued to Pago Pago, where he was arrested. No more charges for American Samoa man in ruckus 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Other passengers and Samoan chiefs on the plane were able to calm him. American Samoa man faces flight disturbance charge 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z It was a further fulfillment of Apisa's pioneering work for Samoan and Hawaiian players in college football. Marcus Mariota has a kindred Hawaiian/Samoan spirit in Bob Apisa 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z The clearance goes long to Russell and Scotland carry it up to midway inside the Samoan half. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z By the way, the presence of Dwayne Johnson, who is half black, half Samoan, as a movie star will account for much of Hollywood’s output going through these respective studio slates. Sony Makes More Black-Centric Films Than Any Other Studio 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z He thanked his parents and his brother and ended with a message in Samoan: Thank you very much. Marcus Mariota of Oregon Wins Heisman Trophy, and Hawaii Rejoices 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z So did his Christian faith and his connection to Temple of Hope in Wilmington, a First Samoan Full Gospel Pentecostal church. USC-UCLA game gives receiver JuJu Smith another opportunity to grow 2014-11-16T05:00:00Z The players warned they would not play after accusing the Samoan Rugby Union of "incompetence" - a move described as "foolish" by their prime minister. Lancaster calms fears on Samoa game 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z Russell goes for touch again, 10 metres inside the Samoan 22. Scotland v Samoa: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z McNamara's men were expected to beat the Samoans, who are described as the 'fourth nation' behind the heavyweight trio of Australia, New Zealand and England. England must improve - but can beat 'vulnerable' Aussies 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z It's still an awkward phrase that could be easily misunderstood as "native Hawaiian" and obscures the fact the Mariota is of Samoan and German descent. Marcus Mariota of Oregon Wins Heisman Trophy, and Hawaii Rejoices 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z “Uso” means brother in Samoan, but the gang includes members of any ethnicity. Ex-guard, inmate convicted in Hawaii gang trial 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z His side are preparing to face the Samoans at Twickenham next Saturday in the third Test of their autumn internationals. Lancaster calms fears on Samoa game 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z The match, scheduled to be held in the Samoan capital Apia, will act as a warm-up for New Zealand's 2015 Rugby Championship campaign. New Zealand agree first Test in Samoa 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z From "Alfred Kinsey's complex coded questionnaires to Samoan jewellery to sex machines", the show will "investigate how... sexologists have shaped our ever-evolving attitudes towards sexual behaviour and identity", exhibition organisers said. Sex exhibition to be held in London 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z He added, wearing Hawaiian and Samoan leis around his neck: “In Hawaii, if one person is successful, the entire state is successful. To be a part of that, it’s so special. It’s hard to explain.” Marcus Mariota of Oregon Wins Heisman Trophy, and Hawaii Rejoices 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z My favourite is his award-winning Samoan 20-tala note, a cheerful yellow note with a waterfall on one side and a rather chubby bird, called a manumea, on the other. Licensed to print money 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z The match was put in doubt when the Samoan players contacted the IRB last month to voice their concerns about the administration of their national association. Lancaster calms fears on Samoa game 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z Cahill is the son of a Samoan mother who knew well the dangers of the rugby field and thus forbade her son playing that game, and a soccer-loving English father. The Joy of Six: Tim Cahill 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z At one point, Amoa began sobbing loudly and was comforted by her attorney and a Samoan interpreter. Woman who killed newborn son in D.C. convent sentenced to four years in prison “I’m sorry. I never meant to harm the baby,” Amoa said through a Samoan interpreter in an interview recently at the D.C. jail. Mother convicted of killing newborn said she didn’t know she was pregnant In the outfield were Orthodox Jews and Samoans. Contributing Op-Ed Writer: Sports, the Most Progressive Force in America 2014-05-01T22:42:00Z Palumbi is just starting to understand how these Samoan corals thrive in such extreme conditions. Climate-change adaptation: Designer reefs 2014-04-23T17:20:26.877Z Live Samoan drums and soccer drills at 6 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. City Room: New York Today: Surviving Spring Break 2014-04-18T10:44:05Z Vasey believes that his Samoan result was different because the men he studied there were different. The evolutionary puzzle of homosexuality 2014-02-18T00:37:55Z The manumea still appears on Samoan currency, if not in many of its forests. Manumea Found: Strange Bird Seen Breeding for the First Time in a Decade 2014-02-11T19:30:32Z "It is a contact sport and anybody who plays rugby, not only Tongans, Samoan and Fijians, bring that physicality into the game," he said. Edwards remark 'insult' say Tonga 2013-11-20T16:25:48Z The bird’s name in the Samoan language, however, is much more colorful: manumea. Soon the Only Place to See This Nearly Extinct Bird May Be on Samoan Currency 2013-10-16T19:15:04.823Z Wooching, from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, performed a Samoan fire dance for the crowd at the “Raise the Woof” fundraising event on campus. Huskies have plenty of running back depth behind Bishop Sankey 2013-08-29T03:55:58Z A journey to French Polynesia was Timu’s latest exploration into his Samoan culture. Husky linebacker John Timu dominating more than just one field 2013-08-13T03:55:18Z This past December a team from the Samoan Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was exploring the island of Savai’i, the largest of the Samoan Islands. Manumea Found: Strange Bird Seen Breeding for the First Time in a Decade 2014-02-11T19:30:32Z Samoan Airlines began charging passengers by their weight last week. Scully's voice too sweet for today's baseball bluster | Sideline Chatter 2013-04-06T23:40:07Z In the general population, 93.5% of American Samoans are overweight or obese. Samoa Air to Charge Passengers by Weight 2013-04-03T04:20:23Z “My dad, ever since I was a kid, really embraced the Samoan culture,” Wooching said. Huskies have plenty of running back depth behind Bishop Sankey 2013-08-29T03:55:58Z Just to study the culture of anything I want, from sports to my own people, Samoans. Husky linebacker John Timu dominating more than just one field 2013-08-13T03:55:18Z All the help they would get was from school kids, Fifa ruling the majority of senior players were ineligible since they held Western Samoan, not American Samoan, passports. The Joy of Six: memorable international football debuts 2013-03-15T09:31:00Z “All across this island you got those big Samoans and Hawaiians; I see one and challenge one to a thumb war and come out victorious.” The Super Bowl of Video Games. Literally. 2013-01-30T12:45:20Z His club Northampton, meanwhile, have pulled off a transfer coup with the signing of the Samoan international Kahn Fotuali'i, arguably the world's best current scrum-half. England aim to make Scotland pay for Scott Johnson's flippant remarks 2013-01-24T22:00:06Z But he thanked people for the support shown to his "aiga" — the Samoan word for family — since the story broke. Truth hard to find in Manti Te'o case 2013-01-18T04:40:00Z Notre Dame responded to Deadspin's story by releasing a statement which said that Te'o, a devout Mormon of Samoan descent, had informed the university weeks ago that he been taken in. Manti Te'o 'victim of hoax' over imaginary girlfriend, says Notre Dame 2013-01-17T00:00:02Z The Samoans won in Cardiff last month, having won in Australia in 2011, while Tonga, conquerors of France in last year's World Cup, ended Andy Robinson's stint as Scotland coach by winning in Aberdeen. The Breakdown 2012-12-06T11:40:02Z While the lacklustre performances against the Pumas and Samoans were widely criticised, Wales did salvage some pride with their second-half performance against the All Blacks. Wales need to win, says Cuthbert 2012-11-30T07:19:27Z The Samoans were coming into rucks and trying harder than us. Shaun Edwards knows the pressure is on Wales for New Zealand visit 2012-11-19T22:36:35Z Had Tusi Pisi been any sort of goal-kicker – he left 13 points on the field – the Samoans would have won by a margin that would have taken them ahead of Wales in the world rankings. Wales 19-26 Samoa 2012-11-16T21:46:01Z I'm a New Zealander but my parents emigrated to NZ from Samoa where the tradition of the Samoan tattoo is very strong and it keeps getting stronger. 10 readers' tribal tattoos 2012-10-05T01:02:29Z When Jack Thompson, the Throwin' Samoan, was coming up as a prospect in south Seattle, he fixed his gaze on two competitive role models. Jack Thompson connection pays off for linebacker Cyrus Coen, Washington State 2012-09-26T21:27:03Z Savai'i is the larger of the two main islands, and many Samoans think it is the more beautiful. Scientist at Work Blog: Pilot Whales in the Apolima Straits 2012-08-15T11:45:38Z Frost is Samoan, and in sharing a similar cultural thread, she's able to gain the women's trust. Cancer-screening program reaches out to Pacific Islander women 2012-08-13T01:19:03Z Wales were having more, if far from total, success in the set-pieces, but their main strength was Samoan indiscipline. Wales 19-26 Samoa 2012-11-16T21:46:01Z I have a taulima - an armband tattoo - which is a contemporary version of the Samoan tattoo. 10 readers' tribal tattoos 2012-10-05T01:02:29Z Sogelau Tuvalu, an American Samoan, , who finished his race, failed to qualify for the shot put and decided to switch to the 100m. Olympic facts: 10 things you didn't know about the 100m sprint 2012-08-05T15:47:11Z I will say I’m a little perturbed by the lack of an Asian guy, or a Samoan. Ubisoft Is Bringing Co-Op Play To 'Far Cry 3' 2012-08-01T18:41:37Z That exception is at the heart of a federal lawsuit filed against the U.S. government this week by five American Samoans and a Samoan organization based in California. Samoans Seek Automatic U.S. Citizenship 2012-07-13T23:05:51Z The eight American Samoans in question, including three minor children, face hardships for being denied automatic citizenship, the lawsuit said. American Samoans ask for automatic U.S. citizenship 2012-07-12T16:14:32Z Louganis' teenage birth parents were of Samoan and Northern European descent, and he was adopted at nine months of age. Greg Louganis dives into job as Olympic mentor 2012-06-14T19:34:33Z "I guess you could say the food bills were pretty hefty in our household when I was growing up," says the 26-year old Johnston, who was born in New Zealand to Samoan parents. James Johnston hungry for more success with Harlequins 2012-05-25T11:46:13Z San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell said the family, which is of Samoan descent, is consulting with a group of elders on a number of matters. Robert Griffin III is named Washington Redskins starting quarterback | NFL 2012-05-07T02:24:04Z Mitchell said Sunday that the family, which is of Samoan descent, is consulting with a group of elders on a number of matters. Chaplain: Seau family revisiting brain donation 2012-05-06T20:06:11Z They spoke no English while at home, and they strictly adhered to their Samoan customs. The Fifth Down: Hall of Famer Linebacker Junior Seau Found Dead 2012-05-02T19:01:48Z An executive praises the Samoans as “good listeners”. Company formation: Shells and shelves 2012-04-04T15:00:00Z A Foreign Secretary labours in secret in the Samoan Islands, or some equally remote quarter, and months elapse before the publication of the Blue Book places his labour under the criticism of the public. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, Nov. 11, 1887 2012-04-02T02:00:24.930Z Later, 65 subjects were excluded for various reasons: some were part Samoan or Tongan, a few were Rotumans, and others were immature. A Racial Study of the Fijians 2012-03-15T02:00:31.197Z A video shows her hospital room filled with relatives singing in Samoan as they wipe away tears. Son Who Hears Voices Finds Health Care Fatally Dysfunctional 2012-02-28T13:05:45Z The only modulation of the Samoan dance is one of time—a crescendo movement, which is well-known in the modern ball-room. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z Whether mine has—or will have been—guided to your coral strand is a matter as to which your disclosures touching the state of the Samoan post inspire me with the worst apprehensions. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z Let us examine the home of a native Samoan. How We are Fed A Geographical Reader 2012-02-07T03:00:10.237Z The Prince took the seat of honour in a decorated booth, surrounded by thousands of Samoans, many of whom had travelled long distances from their homes by canoe. Down Under With the Prince 2012-01-29T03:00:07.103Z Centered on one wall is two-foot-square, color headshot of Elisa, surrounded by smaller photos interspersed with Samoan leis made of small white seashells. Son Who Hears Voices Finds Health Care Fatally Dysfunctional 2012-02-28T13:05:45Z The Samoans are fairer than the New Caledonians and their hair less woolly; they approached nearer to the Malay type. Fifty-One Years of Victorian Life 2012-01-15T03:00:15.917Z |
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