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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
Syria remains in crisis
Described as the “worst humanitarian crisis of our time” by CNN, the Syrian crisis has resulted in the loss of millions of lives as more flee their homes. The magnitude of the consequences of the crisis can be felt in other countries, reported by CNN.
Spencer Ingley shares about his journey and micro -plastics research in Antarctica, the Great White Continent
On the vast, barren vistas of Antarctica, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Sciences Spencer Ingley was one of five volunteers selected by AirBnB and The Ocean Conservancy to travel to the Great White Continent of Antarctica, in order to understand the impact human activity could have on the environment.
Indonesian students say the Church continues to offers help to those affected by the disasters
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in Sulawesi, a major island in central Indonesia, on Sept. 28, triggering a tsunami with waves of 20 feet to hit eastern Sulawesi at 497 mph. BYU-Hawaii Indonesian students shared how although natural disasters are frequent, th Indonesian government doesn’t alert their citizens in an efficient way.
No one is ever truly alone, says June 2022 student Commencement speaker Vaughn Curioso
Navigating his way through life’s challenges and uncertainties, senior Vaughn Curioso said he didn’t do it alone. The graphic design major from Santa Maria in the Philippines said he got help spiritually from Heavenly Father, support from his family, and even a life-changing conversation with a refugee from the Congo he met on his mission in Utah.
Potential effects from legalizing same-sex marriage in Australia worries Australian students
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article do not represent to those of the Ke Alaka'i or BYU-Hawaii. The article below highlights the opinions of BYUH students from Australia on the subject of legalizing same-sex marriage in their home country.
Blood donations give students and community opportunities to contribute to natural disasters or surgical procedures
For those who donated blood at the Blood Bank of Hawaii Blood Drive hosted by BYU-Hawaii on Sept. 27 and 28, they said their motivation included examples set by family members and knowing they are helping save lives.
New midday canoe show, Huki, recounts the history of Polynesia and the Polynesian Cultural Center
Huki, the new canoe show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, bridges traditional and contemporary elements into the dances, songs, and costumes of six island nations: Hawai‘i, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, and Samoa. It also tells the story of the PCC that holds importance to the Laie community. With about seven years of preparation, performers shared their hope to introduce the epic tale of the Pacific to guests, locals, and BYU-Hawaii students through Huki.
After 2020’s Culture Night cancellation, BYUH students across the globe came together as one in the culture of Christ
After the stresses of the global pandemic, an opportunity was presented to share unique cultures with one another and to cheer on brothers and sisters of the BYU–Hawaii ohana from all over the world. The nine chapters that presented their dances at Culture Night 2021 were met with enthusiasm from cheers and smiles from the crowd. The gratitude from the students and faculty participating in the event was unmistakable.
Fire captain at the Honolulu Fire Department said most fires are preventable. Here’s how:
Ryan Lager, who works for the Honolulu Fire Department, came into the Ke Alaka‘i office for the routine fire safety checks that happen periodically on the BYU–Hawaii campus. Upon inspecting the office, he suggested moving the microwave because it was plugged into an extension cord. He said it was a necessity to have the microwave plugged into a direct outlet to reduce the fire hazard.