Skip to main content
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

E ola olelo Hawaii

The Hawaiian language continues to be revitalized through state initiatives and within BYUH
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

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
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

The healing lens

Three BYUH students share photography serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, emotional processing and personal growth
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

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
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

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
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

Putting things into perspective

Framing an image and a narrative calls for a specific choice of perspective, say student photographers and writer
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:
contentVerticalPosition: , overrideVerticalAlignment: , contentHorizontalPosition: , overrideHorizontalAlignment:

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

Culture Night Prep: Hawaii

The Hawaii Student Association aims to encourage the Aloha spirit while capturing the story of one of the most famed Hawaiian Mormons, Jonathan Napela, through its Culture Night performance, said organizers.

How to set up a school projector

Nearly every classroom on campus has some sort of projector. When problems arise, it is the job of Media Services to fix them, but they can’t be everywhere at once. Most podiums will automatically lock after 6 p.m., so make sure to reserve one from Media Services if you plan on using it after 6 p.m. This brief guide explains how to set up and give your presentation using the school’s projectors. Ke Alaka‘i journalist Zeph McKee did the Media Services employees’ training to write this story.

First time in the spotlight

Student who uses a wheelchair stands to sing first solo

Colombia native Nico Herrera follows a family tradition of golfing excellence

The BYU–Hawaii men’s golf team members finds themselves in a historic season after their first-ever tournament victory at the Mustang Intercollegiate Tournament. With the win, the Seasiders jumped up in the national rankings to their highest ranking ever: #15. On April 20, the team was invited to its first NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship South Central and West Regional.

A day in the life of marine biology major Annabelle Phillips

Annabelle Phillips, a senior from Ohio, said she thinks “the greatest thing about being a marine biology major is that you learn more about God’s creations and the desire to improve the world becomes stronger.”

More than 11,000 BYUH ohana join Facebook group in a week

I LOVE BYU–HAWAII, a closed Facebook group, launched on April 11 and within one week gathered more than 11,000 members. The group seeks to unite alumni, students, and general fans of the university to “talk story” and express their love for BYUH, said organizers.

The history of round-the-world airplane flights

Solar Impulse 2, the first aircraft powered by the sun left Hawaii on April 21 to continue its solar-powered circumnavigation after arriving from Japan on July 3, 2015,. It landed in the San Francisco Bay Area three days later on April 23. Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg chose to winter in Hawaii until the weather became sunny enough for flight, they said in a press release. The aircraft is fitted with solar panels and batteries to store energy.

Team Iron Man vs. Team Cap

Avengers movie splits Marvel fans

Kahuku Elementary's May Day unifies community

The Kahuku Elementary School May Day celebration attracted community members to enjoy the children’s performances and wide variety of costumes, music, and decorations. Participants and audience members expressed feelings of fulfillment and community unity, knowing all the hard work put in paid off.