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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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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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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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Hooked on the stream
Streaming and social trends are rewriting how songs are written—and who gets heard
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
Two versions of me
Students share how social media can both reflect and reshape personal identity
A long shot and a higher hand
Discover how a BYU–Hawaii basketball scholarship forged the path for the Church’s first African American General Authority Seventy
Religious Freedom Conference 2026
Carried by faith
How faith during disaster builds hope and confidence amidst difficult times
Color, lights and connection
From Diwali to Eid, shared traditions invite participation, foster understanding and celebrate common human values
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
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
Religious freedom across South Asia
A snapshot of religious populations and state policies across South Asia and its religious freedom milestones
Culture Night
Papua New Guinea
Rhythmic stomps to swaying motions, PNG dancers showcase traditions from multiple provinces while expressing a shared heritage
Tonga
BYU–Hawaii’s Tonga Club unites onlookers across all cultures by telling a story of community and responsibility at Culture Night
Home is Where Love Abides
Finding home at work
For canoe pushers at the Polynesian Cultural Center, brotherhood extends far beyond the workplace
The scent of home
How memories rooted in scent endure—and
evolve—far from where they began
70 years with BYU–Hawaii
Students and alumni join in a three-day celebration of BYU–Hawaii legacy and growth
Pens of yesterday and today
Glimpses of the past, reflections on today and visions of the future through the eyes of Ke Alaka‘i’s early and current editors-in-chief
Moments that matter
How one couple builds a lasting marriage through service, communication and faith
Kuleana
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
What hula is
Learn and discover what hula is and what it can teach about resilience, authenticity and respect
Traces of the ancestors
Hawaiian legends and stories persist through upheaval, carrying history and identity across generations
Website Exclusive
Meet the season 16 hosts
Ke Alakaʻi: The Podcast’s hosts open up about their lives, interests and experiences in the season’s first episode
Before Laie hits the Edinburgh stage
BYUH theatre program shares the inspiration, effort and growth behind the stories they shared with Scotland
Finding balance in boundaries and relationships
Why setting limits can strengthen—not weaken—our closest relationships
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Our Team
Ke Alakaʻi produces creative ways to connect with the BYU–Hawaii community. Our team of multimedia journalists, photographers, graphic designers and editors are dedicated to bringing ideas to life and giving voice to stories that are meant to be shared.