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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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Makings of a voyager

BYUH students reflect on how physical readiness, mental strength and spiritual grounding prepared them to become voyagers aboard Iosepa
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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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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
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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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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

Explore Ke Alaka‘i

Latest Issues
Iosepa 2025
Ho'olio
Earth & Space
photography & literature

Iosepa 2025

Carrying the light: A Hawaiian voyager’s sacred duty

By John Andrew Quizana August 12, 2025
Through his voyage on Iosepa, Kala Haverly says he reconnected with ancestral heritage, embraced spiritual stewardship and navigated life’s challenges with aloha and faith

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

Drawn to Iosepa

By Jessika Santoso August 12, 2025
More than heritage or curiosity, three BYU–Hawaii students share their unexpected moments and inner promptings led them to sail with Iosepa

A canoe like no other

By Samantha Faith Satorre August 12, 2025
While rooted in the shared tradition and purpose of Polynesian voyaging, crew members say Iosepa’s gospel-driven mission and academic foundation set him apart from other canoes

Tides of bonds

By Jessika Santoso August 12, 2025
Like brave ocean tides tighten the knots of a voyager’s sail, the Iosepa sailing experience weaves friendships that anchor the spirit

Ho'olio

Buzzed but not broken

By Myco Marcaida August 05, 2025
BYU-Hawaii student redefines beauty and identity through her hair

Dreaming of the future

By Abigail Adams August 04, 2025
With dreams of becoming performers, coaches and bakers, three BYUH students share the evolution of their dreams from when they were children to present-day

The evolution of Ke Alaka'i

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

Divine power creates miracles

By Ann Goebel June 30, 2025
Senior missionaries reflect on how God has a specific plan for all people

The first to go

By Linda Laulu July 01, 2025
Attending college isn’t just about themselves: It’s about their families and future generations, say first-generation BYUH students

Earth & Space

SPF 101: Everything you need to know about sunscreen

By France Valerie Lucillo March 11, 2025
Chemical sunscreens floating on the surface of the ocean can block the sunlight coral reefs in Hawaii need to survive, says professor

Hawaiian endangered species

By Abigail Adams March 11, 2025
Hawaiian Crows

Mirroring humanity

By Myco Marcaida March 10, 2025
Space movies educate us about ourselves, stretch our imaginations about the universe

Discovering exoplanets: A remedy for Earth’s cosmic loneliness

By Samantha Faith Satorre March 11, 2025
BYUH students share their understanding of exoplanets and what humanity’s enduring hunt for life outside the solar system means to them

When nature takes its toll

By CJ Shinihah Notarte February 25, 2025
Natural disasters intensify as Earth’s temperature rises

photography & literature

In a new light: Eight writing prompts

By Gene Cymmer Ramirez April 23, 2025
Artistic prompts to inspire, cultivate and create

Slowing down with snail mail

By Ann Goebel April 23, 2025
Learn how a BYUH student uses physical letters to slow down in a fast-paced and technologically driven-world

Pages you can't put down

By Gene Cymmer Ramirez April 23, 2025
Ke Alaka’i staff recommends four must-read books people should read at least once during their lifetimes

Walking and capturing: The art of photowalk

By France Valerie Lucillo April 25, 2025
Photowalk sparks their creativity and helps them to blend their intent to capture images with randomness, say three BYUH students

The power of the pen

By Abigail Adams April 08, 2025
Literature provides an opportunity to learn, escape and find common ground, BYUH students and professors explain

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

A choir of avian voices

By Ann Goebel March 11, 2025
BYUH students and a professor work to protect the biodiversity of the Pacific’s bird species

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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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.