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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.
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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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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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Looking heavenward for unity and harmony

2026 RFHD welcome dinner opens religious dialogues on peacebuilding in South Asia
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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
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Hooked on the stream

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

Explore Ke Alaka‘i

Latest Issues
Religious Freedom Conference 2026
Culture Night
Home is Where Love Abides
Kuleana
2025: Year in Review

Religious Freedom Conference 2026

Hopes for the youth, peace and human dignity

By Myco Marcaida July 10, 2026
Student volunteers from India and Fiji share hopes for young South Asians in promoting religious understanding, anti-bullying and community service

Carried by faith

By Jessika Santoso July 06, 2026
How faith during disaster builds hope and confidence amidst difficult times

Empowerment in law and religious freedom

By Alden Pua June 30, 2026
RFHD Chairperson Jennifer Mie Kajiyama Tinkham shares how the initiative empowers students in their education and enables them to serve as leaders

Color, lights and connection

By Myco Marcaida June 11, 2026
From Diwali to Eid, shared traditions invite participation, foster understanding and celebrate common human values

A journey in faith and responsibility

By Jessika Santoso June 11, 2026
BYU–Hawaii student fellow Riji Levaci reflects on his work with the Religious Freedom and Human Dignity Initiative and how majority faiths can protect minority beliefs

Culture Night

Hawaii

By Rincon Watson June 11, 2026
BYU–Hawaii’s Hawaii Club represents Lāʻie and Hawaiian culture through hula

Latin America

By Samantha Faith Satorre June 11, 2026
Latin America Club says their performance is designed to challenge stereotypes about the Latin American identity

Mongolia

By Jessika Santoso June 11, 2026
Honoring the horse through movement and costume

Kiribati

By Alden Pua June 11, 2026
Honoring Kiribatian heritage through a blend of traditional dance and modern music

Aotearoa

By Julia Aunai June 11, 2026
Through haka and song, students celebrate Māori identity

Home is Where Love Abides

Loving yourself, on purpose

By France Valerie Lucillo May 06, 2026
Three BYUH students say self-love is about motivation and purpose, not perfection

Snacks, codes and secrets

By Myco Marcaida May 06, 2026
Understanding, patience and shared vulnerability transform a housing assignment into family for two BYU–Hawaii students

Home is where the heart checks in

By Linda Laulu April 06, 2026
Three BYU–Hawaii students say their journey from assigned roommates to brothers shows that trust, small conversations and shared responsibility can turn a dorm room into a home

It takes two communicate

By CJ Shinihah Notarte April 06, 2026
Dean and Kate Murcillos share how they navigate their differences through open and honest communication

Stronger in distance

By Julia Aunai April 06, 2026
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

By Julia Aunai May 06, 2026
The Hawaiian Village teaches culture through daily demonstrations and shared traditions

More than a name

By Myco Marcaida May 06, 2026
Carrying identity, memory and responsibility through Hawaiian Inoa

Lessons from sea to shore

By Samantha Faith Satorre March 17, 2026
Canoes and the art of navigation are living testimonies of centuries of tradition and cultural identity, say members of voyaging community

What hula is

By CJ Shinihah Notarte March 17, 2026
Learn and discover what hula is and what it can teach about resilience, authenticity and respect

Malama ʻaina, aloha ʻaina

By France Valerie Lucillo February 25, 2026
BYUH students and educators shared how mālama’ āina is a privilege where identity and care for the land begins

2025: Year in Review

Words from the president

By CJ Shinihah Notarte March 17, 2026
A collection of President Kauwe’s inspiring quotes from his 2025 talks

Unforgettable classes of the year

By Julia Aunai February 26, 2026
Students reveal why certain classes stood out for their impact, teaching and hands-on experiences

Closing out the intramurals season

By Julia Aunai February 25, 2026
Players say Fall 2025 semester’s intramural sports created space for friendship and support

Website Exclusive

All things finances

By Julia Aunai July 06, 2026
Family and personal financial advisor Elder Jeffrey Hill advises listeners on ways they can start making better financial decisions

Redefining masculinity

By Julia Aunai July 06, 2026
Kaeokalei Alo highlights the place of emotions, role models and awareness in men’s mental health

BYU–Hawaii students present at Small Plates of Nephi Conference

By Julia Aunai July 10, 2026
Student researchers connect scripture to real-world issues and disciplines
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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.