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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

Hiking the Hawaiian hills

Check out some hiking suggestions, as well as some special hiking experiences, shared by BYUH students and a professor

Camping spots

If you are interested in camping around Oahu, here are some spots to check out:

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

Breathing with nature

BYUH student and yoga instructor says she does yoga at the beach to take care of one of God’s greatest gifts - her body

Reviving the reefs

Kuleana Coral Restoration restores coral reefs across Hawaii by attaching struggling corals to solid reefs, says BYUH adjunct faculty member Daniel DeMartini

Mother Nature inspires creative genius

A music composer, a wood carver and a dancer all say their art is inspired by nature

Finding solace in nature

BYUH ohana say the sights, sounds, scents and slow pace of nature improve people’s emotional and mental health

E komo mai to the waves

Three native Hawaiian surfers embrace their surfing heritage and legacy