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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

Church Christmas Devotional tells holiday stories

More than 100 BYU–Hawaii students gathered in the HGB chapels and at various ward functions to view the first presidency Christmas Devotional and welcome in the Christmas season.

Tutoring students is rewarding says Reading and Writing Center assistant director

Run by students’ peers, the Reading and Writing Center offers a wide variety of services and resources to help students generate better assignment quality, according to Mari Murdock, assistant to the director.

Seasiders lose but benefit from playing Division I team BYU in Provo

The BYU–Hawaii Women’s basketball team found themselves outmatched against Division I opponent BYU in Provo on Dec. 2. The BYU Cougars dominated all four quarters of the game on their way to an 85-40 win.

Students react calmly to Kobe Bryant's retirement announcement

Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend Kobe Bryant announced his retirement from professional basketball on Nov. 29, 2015. The five-time NBA championship winner announced he will retire after this year’s 2015-2016 season.

TESOL turns 46 at BYUH

Forty-six years ago, a bachelor’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages, or more commonly known as TESOL, became available to students at BYU–Hawaii, and on Dec. 2 there was a conference on campus commemorating the milestone where TESOL professors gave informational lectures.

Of waves and open spaces: Chilean pro surfer fights development

Local surfing enthusiasts and community members have taken initiatives to negotiate rural preservation and urban expansion in hopes of protecting pristine shorelines.

Economic and security concerns surround relocation of refugees to Hawaii

With a refugee crisis flooding Europe, President Obama made an announcement to resettle at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States in the coming years, reported the Associated Press. Hawaii Governor David Ige announced the State of Hawaii would participate in accepting these refugees, according to AP.

Kula Manu seeks submissions

Submissions are open for the 2015-2016 Kula Manu, and the editorial staff said they are looking forward to reading the opinions and ideas from the campus and community. Art, photography, poems, short stories, and essays can be submitted to kulamanu.submittable.com and will be accepted right up until the deadline on Jan. 15.

17 Christmas trees decorate the Temple Visitors' Center

Every stake on Oahu pitched in again this year to ensure the 17 Christmas trees at the Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors’ Center were covered in decorations centered on Christ and the season.