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Ke Alaka'i
Ke Alaka'i is an award-winning student media group that publishes a website, social media, weekly podcasts and up to eight printed magazines a year at BYU–Hawaii.
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Hooked on the stream
Streaming and social trends are rewriting how songs are written—and who gets heard
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Becoming: The cinematic language of growing up
Coming of age films work as mirrors for who we are and who we are becoming, says Brent Cowley, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Arts & Letters
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A canoe like no other
While rooted in the shared tradition and purpose of Polynesian voyaging, crew members say Iosepa’s gospel-driven mission and academic foundation set him apart from other canoes
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Makings of a voyager
BYUH students reflect on how physical readiness, mental strength and spiritual grounding prepared them to become voyagers aboard Iosepa
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The healing lens
Three BYUH students share photography serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, emotional processing and personal growth
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Songs & Films
Iosepa 2025
Ho'olio
Earth & Space
photography & literature
Songs & Films
Life imitates art
BYUH students share how Studio Ghibli influenced their day-to-day lives
Rhythms without borders
From TikTok sounds to chart-topping hits, Latin and African cultures are redefining the sound of pop music globally, says three BYU-Hawaii students
In the back alleys of right and wrong
BYUH students and alumnae say they are drawn to moral ambiguity in films because it’s the true reflection of the human experience
Echoes of emotion
Explore how music reveals the power to heal, tell stories and connect
Iosepa 2025
Carrying the light: A Hawaiian voyager’s sacred duty
Through his voyage on Iosepa, Kala Haverly says he reconnected with ancestral heritage, embraced spiritual stewardship and navigated life’s challenges with aloha and faith
Voyagers of faith
Iosepa voyaging crew returns with life-changing testimonies after month-long spiritual voyage
Waves of courage
Aboard Iosepa, three BYUH students overcome fear, doubts and relentless waves through faith, preparation and unity
Drawn to Iosepa
More than heritage or curiosity, three BYU–Hawaii students share their unexpected moments and inner promptings led them to sail with Iosepa
Tides of bonds
Like brave ocean tides tighten the knots of a voyager’s sail, the Iosepa sailing experience weaves friendships that anchor the spirit
Ho'olio
Dreaming of the future
With dreams of becoming performers, coaches and bakers, three BYUH students share the evolution of their dreams from when they were children to present-day
Blooming through the seasons of motherhood
A young BYUH mom reflects on how each season of her first year with her baby carried growth, sacrifice and a deepened understanding of love
In a constant state of becoming
From sketches to carvings to paintings, Poerava Ah Sing’s artistic journey is one of self-discovery and endless transformation
Earth & Space
The immense heaven, Laniakea
Explore Earth and its
relationships with a plethora
of planets, stars and galaxies
in its cosmic family, Laniakea,
the immense heaven
SPF 101: Everything you need to know about sunscreen
Chemical sunscreens floating on the surface of the ocean can block the sunlight coral reefs in Hawaii need to survive, says professor
Taking steps toward sustainability through solar panels
BYU-Hawaii’s ongoing solar energy project is one of the campus’ sustainable efforts
A choir of avian voices
BYUH students and a professor work to protect
the biodiversity of the Pacific’s bird species
photography & literature
Favored snaps
Four aspiring photographers share the stories of love, resilience, dedication and dreams behind their favorite shots
Learning through the lens of self-taught photographers
Start with what you have and get help from fellow photographers are key lessons self-taught photographers say helped them master the art
My first camera
After getting her first camera, a BYUH student turns a long-time admiration for photography into a passion for storytelling and cultural preservation of her Samoan heritage
When words fail and pictures fade
BYUH student writers
and photographers ponder
the limitations of literature
and photography saying
by combining them, they
can tell compelling stories
Mastering the basics of photography
Exposure triangle and camera composition are key to capturing photos, say BYUH student photographers
Website Exclusive
Laying the foundation: BYUH introduces construction and facilities management as a major
BYU–Hawaii’s construction and facilities management program focuses on helping students from Asia Pacific find job opportunities, especially in the Church
Fenua Riders win BYUH canoe race
Seasiders paddle with pride during the canoe race held at Kahana Bay
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Our Team
Here are the students dedicated to publishing the Ke Alaka'i. From the writing to the photography all of it is done with love and a vision. Each student plays their part to create the best articles and magazines they can.