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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

Chiseled dreams

A BYUH graduate shares his journey and dedication to arts and crafts in the studio to finish his degree.

Creating connections through sewing

BYUH missionaries and student share how sewing can enrich lives while learning basic skills

The journey of J-Slips

J-Slips Hawaii CEO Martha Christensen sat down in an interview with the Ke Alaka’i to share how her business has grown and developed

Genuine Gold Class of 2023

As the main character in her own story, Crystal Tania shares the plot twists that have created her own Hawaiian roller coaster ride while studying communications at BYU-Hawaii

Overcoming negative self talk

BYUH student says there is always hope despite the chaos in life

Decades of trends in comestics

BYUH students share their thoughts on the evolution of makeup trends and people’s preferences

People and machines work together to spread generosity this Christmas season

The opening ceremonies for the Christmas Giving Machines hope to spread a spirit of generosity to all and love to those in need.

Valuable possessions

BYUH students share their connection with their families through their most important pieces of clothing and jewelry

A fashion designer's journey from tradition to trendsetting

BYUH freshman and mother shares how she turned her passion for color and style into a livelihood