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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

Creating a Christ-centered Christmas

BYUH students say focusing on Jesus Christ and less on gifts increases the quality of their Christmas celebrations

Sisters navigate college challenges

Two sisters from Connecticut who are BYUH December 2023 graduates share insights into what they called a transformative college journey

Compassion despite hardships

As she prepares to graduate, Fah Panasuto's friends say she has remained loving throughout her trials

Taking a piece of Hawaii back home

Memories, photos, spouses, flowers and shells are things students say they will take with them from Hawaii after graduating

Christmas on the sand

Spending time with friends and doing self-care activities, students say, help them with homesickness during the holidays

Tales of a nomadic life

Every boarding pass and visa stamp represents a new chapter in the life of a traveling BYUH student

From trials to triumph

Graduating senior Chrysanthemumolive Tiafau shares how determination and family support can turn tough situations into opportunities for growth

Learning to be happy

Embarking on a journey from Delaware to Hawai’i, Eli Hadley says he sought to uncover his purpose and find true happiness

Celebrating Christmas and New Year's across cultures

BYUH students sahre German, Persian, Danish and more Christmas traditions that teach of Christ and bond families together