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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

"Big Hero 6" shows on the Green

On the night of May 29, students and community members alike gathered in the Little Circle for BYUHSA’s Screen on the Green, which was a showing of “Big Hero 6.” Popcorn and all kinds of fun were present, and students raved about the experience.

BYUH student places in the top 14 in the Miss Hawaii Pageant

The Miss Hawaii pageant was held May 30th, 2015 and featured one of BYU–Hawaii’s own, Kuliaikanani Murray, who placed in the top 14.

Students give service and blood on June 4

Donors took an hour out of their day and 16 ounces of blood out of their bodies to give service by participating in the blood drive held by The Blood Bank of Hawaii in the Aloha Center Ballroom on Thursday, June 4. The drive went from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and was provided for students, staff, and faculty to donate a pint of blood towards those suffering from various illnesses.

Discovering your ancestors

In the early morning of Saturday, May 30th, students and members of the community gathered at the BYU–Hawaii Stake Center on campus to learn how to do family history work.

CrossCurrent pays musical tribute to James Taylor

The McKay Auditorium was packed as students and faculty gathered to hear the BYU–Hawaii Faculty World Improv Ensemble, aka CrossCurrent, paid tribute to music artist James Taylor.

High heel history highlighted after Cannes Film Festival bans women who wore flats

Last week some middle-aged women attended the Cannes Film Festival wearing flat shoes with their formal gowns, and were prohibited from entering because they were in violation of the dress code, reported The Independent, among other news agencies.

Devotional with Amanda Wallace: Following the path of the good shepherd

Amanda A.B. Wallace, an associate professor of the department of English, talked about sheep as a metaphor for listening to the voice of the shepherd Jesus Christ at a devotional on May 19, 2015.

Devotional with Jared Marcum: Fear not to do good

Emotions of trust are from God, but the emotion of fear is from Satan, said Jared Marcum, assistant professor of religion and director of online learning, in his devotional address on Tuesday, May 26.

Demand for Jade in the world market continues

Jade is often called “the stone of heaven," as it is believed it has the role of protection and against evil, says the New York Times.