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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

Kualoa Ranch: Keeping native Hawaiian agriculture alive by using modern oyster cleaning in an 800-year-old fishpond

Farmers and researchers are using oysters in a more than 800-year-old loko ia, or fishpond, on Kualoa Ranch, blending Hawaiian heritage and modern innovations to overcome problems pre-contact Hawaiian farmers didn’t face. The problems include not having enough fish to eat pond algae, explained Kualoa Ranch employees, and a lack of banana and coconut leaves to help grow taro better by keeping down weeds.

How to find "the one"

Researcher's advice on dating and finding love

TESL Reporter ends after more than 50 years of publishing at BYUH

A former editor and the TESOL program coordinator share the history and influence of the TESL Reporter as it ends saying it had a life well-lived

In preparation for returning students, BYUH announces a new COVID-19 testing initiative

In a statement released on Dec. 15, BYU–Hawaii announced BYUH faculty, staff, and students who are on campus are required to take a saliva-based COVID-19 test starting on Dec.17, 2020.

Scholarship changes to be put into place Fall 2022 Semester

According to BYU–Hawaii President John S.K. Kauwe, the recent scholarship changes have already had a positive impact by increasing the number of work-study opportunities. Students seeking financial assistance can look forward to the Dean’s List scholarship, apply to other existing scholarships and programs or speak to Dean of Students James Faustino for further help.

Disciplined and trained souls in Korea

Korean students at BYU–Hawaii share their stories of military service and how it changed them

Japanese students say they are optimistic about their country’s new emperor

The Honolulu Civil Beat reported Japan’s new emperor Naruhito became enthroned on Oct. 22, and BYU–Hawaii students from Japan shared they think the change is good because it takes pressure off the old emperor.

Professors encourage seniors to continue learning after graduation and to hold on to BYUH experiences

As the academic year ends, graduating seniors at BYU–Hawaii said they will miss the normal graduation ceremonies. Professors advised them to be adaptable and to not let their educational experience go to waste post-graduation.

Scary missionary stories

BYUH returned missionaries share terrifying experiences they had in the mission field and what they learned from them