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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

Weaving stories through patterns used on clothing

BYUH students express how patterns can be expressions of culture, family and personal preferences

Thrift store shopping 101

BYUH students and a shop owner share how they got into thrifting and their experiences

A journey through music and service in Nauvoo

The Steele family say their experience in the Nauvoo Pageant strengthened their testimonies and helped them understand more about the legacy of the pioneers

Building bridges

BYUH alumnus embarks on a mission to preserve and celebrate Filipino culture through his passion and connection in researching indigenous roots

An evolution of personal style

BYUH students share how they discovered their personal style and developed a sense of identity through fashion

Pioneering disaster-resistant building technology in the Philippines

To minimize the devastating consequences of natural disasters that frequently plague the Philippines, disaster-resistant structural insulated panels were invented, said Paul Staples, a BYU–Hawaii alumnus and the chief marketing officer of Archipelago 7000. Because it is a newer form of construction, Staples said people have limited knowledge of the strength of this construction material. Archipelago 7000 is a Philippine-based company that manufactures magnesium oxide insulated structural panels to be used for natural disaster-resistant housing structures.

"Hā: Breath of Life:" Illuminating people's hearts through its storyline

From its vision to the show’s execution, the narratives of the Polynesian dances weave together love and culture, says creative team

Deep into the heart of marine conservation

Students say at international symposium they learned more about coral reefs, preservation issues and research techniques that will prepare for their future careers

Timeless dedication: PCC's longest-tenured employee

Silina Aina shares her experiences as an artisan weaver and lover of culture