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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

Raising awareness about suicide

BYUH Counseling & Disabilities Center and Women’s Services & Resources reaches out to find those struggling with suicide and encourages students to offer support to those around them

One year later: BYUH students and alumni reflect on the Christchurch shooting

One year after the mosque shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15, 2019, BYUH students and alumni shared their experiences in the aftermath of the shooting. Each individual talked about the impact and healing that took place in New Zealand over the last year. They said while people aren't talking about it as much as they were right after it happened, the tragedy will be remembered along with the unity they saw and felt as people united together to recover from it.

Hawaii news agencies seeking interns

Paid internships are being offered to college students this summer by the Board of the Society of Professional Journalists SPJ, Hawaii Chapter. The internships are for students interested in a journalistic writing or broadcast career who either are Hawaii residents attending college who graduated from a Hawaiian high school, or a student of any background going to college in Hawaii.

New student associations represent special interests rather than cultures at World Fest

According to BYUHSA, there are more student associations than ever before with over 40 associations representing themselves at this year’s World Fest.

Beautiful scars

BYUH students share their scars is what made them unique and it’s a badge of honor they carry throughout their life

BYUH presents romantic comedy musical adaptation of 'Twelfth Night' and creates a wave of excitement among students

Audrey Kent, a sophomore from California majoring in social work and intercultural peacebuilding, shared she would go see “Twelfth Night,” put on by BYU–Hawaii students under the direction of Kristl Densley, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts, again and again.

Sri Lanka suffers an unbelievable major terrorist attack, BYUH students say they’re devastated and left in fear

On Easter Sunday, April 21, a series of coordinated suicide bombings tore through churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, which was said by students to be a peaceful country. At least 253 people have been killed, with hundreds more injured. Students shared their devastation at the loss of life, expressed their sympathies to the victims, and worried about the growing tensions between Muslims, Buddhists, and Christians in Sri Lanka.

Art as a healing journey

Student hopes her art invites others to embark on a journey of self–discovery, tap into their creativity and embrace the healing power of art

Experiencing therapeutic approaches through creativity

Students and a professor share their experiences of trying and teaching clay therapy in a creative arts therapy psychology class