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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

Saving historic architecture

A BYUH senior advocates for heritage preservation in his hometown, Gumaca, Quezon, Philippines and has successfully saved one building so far

Celebrating gender reveals

BYUH married couple say celebrating a gender reveal is about sharing good news and spending time with loved ones

Beyond Kiribati

Senior from Kiribati says his inspiration to study IT came from his dad, who is a BYUH alumnus and helps his community with his IT degree

Islandwide manhunt ends

An active shooter seeks refuge near Laie being chased by police on New Year’s Day

Stepping towards success

December 2023 BYUH graduates hear from Elder Kearon about putting their trust in God

From aloha to higher learning

A BYUH alumnus shares his experience of dedication to his undergraduate studies and effective networking that led him to studying choir conducting

Carving culture

Student and community members share how Jared Pere has taught the importance of carving the Polynesian way

Helping people, not just working on a project

BYUH students share their experience of working with Project Alaska to create a safe haven in Alaska for Ukrainian parolees

Savoring and serving flavors at Food Fest

BYUH club members and attendees say enjoying food from home and around the world makes Food Fest iconic