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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

Date Night 2024

BYUH hosts a night focusing on success and fun dating on same night as other Church universities

Protectors and guardians

Native Hawaiians share the beliefs and roles surrounding an ‘aumaka in Hawaiian culture

Camera checklist challenge

Beautiful and fun places to experience on Oahu according to Tripadvisor, Google Maps Reviews and BYUH students

A leap of faith from Hungary to Hawaii

BYUH international student shares her experiences as she battled feelings of loneliness and overcame her fears with her faith

Entering the holiday season with songs

Music connected to memories, center on Christ and invoke the Christmas spirit are why students say they get on their play lists

New Year's celebrations and superstitions

Starting the New Year off in Thailand includes a water fight to cleanse the neighborhood, BYUH students say, while in Kiribati they dance to bring good fortune

Siblings and friends seal fishing victory

BYUH students and alumni emerge victorious after winning first place in the World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship held in Arizona

Seeking academic doctors

Academic success director and students share key advice about academic health and success

Giving yourself a healthy break

BYUH ohana members say self-care activities don’t have to be anything lavish: It can be as short as a 5-minute break