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Ke Alaka'i

Ke Alaka'i is an award-winning student
media group that publishes a website,
social media, weekly podcasts and up to
eight printed magazines
a year at BYU–Hawaii.
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Hooked on the stream

Streaming and social trends are rewriting how songs are written—and who gets heard
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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

Explore Ke Alaka‘i

Latest Issues
Legacy & Vision
Songs & Films
Iosepa 2025
Ho'olio
Earth & Space

Legacy & Vision

"Sharing Aloha," sharing identity

By Pim Hootini December 05, 2025
The film reveals PCC student-workers life with honesty, enduring aloha spirit and cultural pride

Today's tomorrow

By CJ Shinihah Notarte December 12, 2025
Students share their current experiences and their hopes for BYUH’s future

Debt free degree with IWORK

By Myco Marcaida December 12, 2025
Staff outline IWORK’s structure, while students share its impact on responsibility, resilience and returnability

A journey of culture, challenge and growth

By France Valerie Lucillo December 12, 2025
Hailing from U.S. mainland, two BYUH students share how the culture and challenges from adapting to the island life lead to personal growth

Songs & Films

Life imitates art

By Gene Cymmer Ramirez September 24, 2025
BYUH students share how Studio Ghibli influenced their day-to-day lives

Rhythms without borders

By Myco Marcaida September 24, 2025
From TikTok sounds to chart-topping hits, Latin and African cultures are redefining the sound of pop music globally, says three BYU-Hawaii students

In the back alleys of right and wrong

By Samantha Faith Satorre September 24, 2025
BYUH students and alumnae say they are drawn to moral ambiguity in films because it’s the true reflection of the human experience

Echoes of emotion

By John Andrew Quizana September 24, 2025
Explore how music reveals the power to heal, tell stories and connect

Iosepa 2025

Waves of courage

By Samantha Faith Satorre August 12, 2025
Aboard Iosepa, three BYUH students overcome fear, doubts and relentless waves through faith, preparation and unity

Ho'olio

The evolution of Ke Alaka'i

By Abigail Adams August 05, 2025
See how BYUH’s campus news center has changed over time

Website Exclusive

Fenua Riders win BYUH canoe race

By Linda Laulu August 12, 2025
Seasiders paddle with pride during the canoe race held at Kahana Bay

The responsibility after turning the tassel

By Winslette Quiray-Santiago January 09, 2025
Fall 2024 graduates were encouraged to set sail to a brighter future and never forget the Lord as they begin life after graduation
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Instagram

Beats and Refining Gold
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Facebook

Campus events
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YouTube

Podcast, creative videos
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Photography

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Our Team

Here are the students dedicated to publishing the Ke Alaka'i. From the writing to the photography all of it is done with love and a vision. Each student plays their part to create the best articles and magazines they can.