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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

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