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Ke Alaka'i
Ke Alaka'i is an award-winning student media
group at BYU–Hawaii that publishes content on
its website, social media, produces weekly
podcasts, and prints up to eight magazines
each year.
group at BYU–Hawaii that publishes content on
its website, social media, produces weekly
podcasts, and prints up to eight magazines
each year.
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Shifting trust in news
Veteran and emerging journalists say social media has reshaped news consumption, but journalistic ethics remain unchanged
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Studying religion through media
Associate visiting professor Joel Campbell teaches students how to examine world religions through media and culture
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Looking heavenward for unity and harmony
2026 RFHD welcome dinner opens religious dialogues on peacebuilding in South Asia
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More than research: How one internship shaped a biology student’s future
Biology senior Fatima Dagohoy conducts lab research, presents at an international conference and gains clarity about her career path
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Telling his story one prompt at a time
Adjunct faculty John Tsukayama says casual conversations with AI helped shape his memoir on life and purpose
Explore Ke Alaka‘i
Latest Issues
Who Are You Becoming
Religious Freedom Conference 2026
Culture Night
Home is Where Love Abides
Kuleana
Who Are You Becoming
The myth of losing yourself
Accounts from three Seasiders on change, belonging and the evolution of their sense of self
Walking the path of conversion
Peer into the realities of student converts as they navigate life after joining the Church of Jesus Christ
The dualities of discipleship
Hear from students with church callings as they share the blessings and burdens of their ministry
Reconciling with the mirror from the past
Acknowledging who you were before and recognizing your autonomy can set you free says BYUH student
Two versions of me
Students share how social media can both reflect and reshape personal identity
Religious Freedom Conference 2026
Religious freedom across South Asia
A snapshot of religious populations and state policies across South Asia and its religious freedom milestones
Hopes for the youth, peace and human dignity
Student volunteers from India and Fiji share hopes for young South Asians in promoting religious understanding, anti-bullying and community service
Carried by faith
How faith during disaster builds hope and confidence amidst difficult times
Empowerment in law and religious freedom
RFHD Chairperson Jennifer Mie Kajiyama Tinkham shares how the initiative empowers students in their education and enables them to serve as leaders
Mapping faith across South Asia
A comparative study of religious freedom between secular and religious constitutional orders in South Asia
Culture Night
Thailand
Thailand club blend traditional dance, music and symbolism showing
a story of conquering negativity and celebrating Thai culture
Fiji
The Fiji Club performance portrays cultural identity and perseverance through symbolic dance rooted in ancestral voyages
Malaysia
From the rhythmic bamboo dance Magunatip to the graceful movements of Samazau, performers showcase the cultural heritage and diversity of Malaysia
Papua New Guinea
Rhythmic stomps to swaying motions, PNG dancers showcase traditions from multiple provinces while expressing a shared heritage
Taiwan
The Taiwan Club performance revives 1950s Taiwanese culture through dance and attire, blending tradition with modern expression
Home is Where Love Abides
Snacks, codes and secrets
Understanding, patience and shared vulnerability transform a housing assignment into family for two BYU–Hawaii students
Moments that matter
How one couple builds a lasting marriage through service, communication and faith
Loving yourself, on purpose
Three BYUH students say self-love is about motivation and purpose, not perfection
The scent of home
How memories rooted in scent endure—and
evolve—far from where they began
Stronger in distance
BYU–Hawaii students say distance has deepened their faith, strengthened communication and redefined how they see love
Kuleana
A closer look inside the Hawaiian village
The Hawaiian Village teaches culture through daily demonstrations and shared traditions
Kuleana in action
Explore how pono, ‘ohana and
malama guide moral, social and
spiritual responsibilities today
Lessons from sea to shore
Canoes and the art of navigation are living testimonies of centuries of tradition and cultural identity, say members of voyaging community
Malama ʻaina, aloha ʻaina
BYUH students and educators shared how mālama’ āina is a privilege where identity and care for the land begins
Website Exclusive
Social Wellness 101
Clinical Counselor Aliah Hall shares practical advice on different types of friendships, navigating loneliness and building genuine connection
Guardians of Laie’s collective memory
The work of BYU–Hawaii’s University Archives is a balance between historical preservation and access, staff members say
Fandom or phantom?
Ke Alaka’i: The Podcast hosts discuss online communities, celebrity culture and when admiration can become unhealthy
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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.