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E ola olelo Hawaii
The Hawaiian language continues to be revitalized
through state initiatives and within BYUH
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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
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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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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
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An authentic experience with film photography
Perfect imperfection, unique lighting
and the suspense of waiting to see
what gets developed, are why
photographers say they use film
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Putting things into perspective
Framing an image and a narrative
calls for a specific choice of perspective,
say student photographers and writer
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The art of finding balance
Graduation speaker, Rosalind Pedron says her success is rooted in the balance she found between academics, faith, family, community and motherhood
Sharing a piece of home
Students from the Thailand and Malaysia Clubs collaborated to celebrate the Songkran Festival that includes a giant water fight
The power of a dream
Graduation speaker, Shareef Basan, says he accomplished what he once thought was impossible by chasing his dreams and helping others along the way
Cleaning home the homemade way
The knowledge needed to start creating cheaper, less toxic and more environmentally friendly cleaning supplies
Telling a musical story
Liana Au, an actress in “Once on This Island,” says she put life into her performance through diligent preparation
What is your best healing getaway in Laie?
BYU–Hawaii students shared how different places in Laie have become personal retreats for their mental well-being and places where they seek peace. Helaman Kennach, a senior from Washington majoring in Pacific Island Studies, said he seeks solace in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He said he is able to confront life’s challenges by drawing strength and hope from the Lord’s presence. “I love to be in the Laie Hawaii Temple because it’s a place where I can enter the Lord’s presence and find the strength and hope to face my trials,” he said.
Hiking the Hawaiian hills
Check out some hiking suggestions, as well as some special hiking experiences, shared by BYUH students and a professor
Landscapes and literature
Literature serves as a connection between nature and the human experience, say BYUH students and a professor, broadening perspectives
Embracing sustainability
The Kumuwaiwai Center for Sustainability and the Service Center’s Aloha ‘Aina initiative encourages students to participate in sustainability and have a profound impact on the wider world