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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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Becoming: The cinematic language of growing up

Coming of age films work as mirrors for who we are and who we are becoming, says Brent Cowley, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Arts & Letters
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A canoe like no other

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
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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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Latest Issues
Grace & Gratitude
Mind & Motion
Legacy & Vision
Songs & Films
Iosepa 2025

Grace & Gratitude

Living in thanks

By Abigail Adams December 18, 2025
Having a glass-half-full mindset contributes to overcoming trials and finding joy, says BYUH students

Mind & Motion

Standing on higher ground

By CJ Shinihah Notarte December 18, 2025
The temple is an essential part of having a healthy mind, three BYUH students say

Laying academic foundations

By Jessika Santoso December 18, 2025
Students and faculty share how EIL program supports students academic adaptation

Pasma belief on the global stage

By John Andrew Quizana December 17, 2025
Filipino students at BYU–Hawaii turned their belief in pasma into global research on culture and health

I move, therefore I am

By Samantha Faith Satorre December 17, 2025
Athletics can be tied to every aspect of one’s existence, say Seasider Sports supervisor and two BYUH students

Sleep fuels health, focus and success

By Myco Marcaida December 17, 2025
Professor and student share why prioritizing sleep is about routine and discipline

Legacy & Vision

Bridging past and future

By Jessika Santoso December 12, 2025
Explore how BYUH Alumni Association connects graduates, supports students and aids university growth

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

BYUH bids Aloha Center farewell

By Samantha Faith Satorre December 12, 2025
Students and faculty take one last look at the five-decade old building before moving forward

A lifelong disciple of Christ

By Jessika Santoso December 12, 2025
BYUH religious mission continues to support students education and campus-life

70 years with BYU–Hawaii

By Myco Marcaida December 12, 2025
Students and alumni join in a three-day celebration of BYU–Hawaii legacy and 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

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

Voyagers of faith

By Samantha Faith Satorre August 12, 2025
Iosepa voyaging crew returns with life-changing testimonies after month-long spiritual voyage

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

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

Website Exclusive

“Shake the land”: Tongan Research Association Conference brings Pacific scholars and students together

By Julia Aunai December 17, 2025
BYU–Hawaii students say they gained mentorship, cultural connection and research experience at the three-day event

Mentorship flows both ways

By Samantha Faith Satorre December 12, 2025
BYUH’s EIL mentorship program is designed to foster a symbiotic relationship between students and mentors, say program coordinator and staff members

Laying the foundation: BYUH introduces construction and facilities management as a major

By France Valerie Lucillo September 24, 2025
BYU–Hawaii’s construction and facilities management program focuses on helping students from Asia Pacific find job opportunities, especially in the Church
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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.