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Anna Stephenson

Multimedia Journalist
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A place of healing

By Anna Stephenson
February 07, 2023
Pu’uhonua o Wai’anae is a vital refuge for the houseless on Oahu’s west coast
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Passing on the paddle and culture of Hawaiian canoeing

By Anna Stephenson
August 03, 2022
BYUH club and Lahui o Ko‘olauloa are open for anyone interested to experience the local pastime of racing canoes
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Creature Feature: The invasive giant African land snail

By Anna Stephenson
July 20, 2022
The giant African land snail, according to invasivespeciesinfo.gov, was first introduced to Hawaii in 1936 because they were imported for educational purposes, as pets or in cargo. Since then, it has become an invasive species and an agricultural pest.
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Creature Feature: Mourning gecko

By Anna Stephenson
July 20, 2022
While it is unclear exactly when the mourning gecko was introduced to Hawaii, according to the Kauai-based Coffee Times website, the geckos have lived on the islands for hundreds of years and occupy a place of respect in Hawaiian culture and mythology.
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Creature Feature: Reef triggerfish

By Anna Stephenson
July 20, 2022
The reef triggerfish, known in Hawaiian as the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa or just a humuhumu, is a colorful fish native to Hawaii’s waters. The Waikiki Aquarium website says the reef triggerfish is known for its unusual way of swimming, in which it moves by making wave-like motions with its top and bottom fins.
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Creature Feature: Hawaiian hoary bat

By Anna Stephenson
July 13, 2022
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park website says this type of bat is Hawaii’s only native land mammal
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Creature Feature: Frigate birds

By Anna Stephenson
July 13, 2022
They are known to stay in the air for up to two months without landing because their wings aren't waterproof so they are unable to land on water
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Campus & Community

Creature Feature: The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered species

By Anna Stephenson
July 11, 2022
The Hawaiian monk seal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is one of the world’s most endangered species of seal. For 60 years, their population has been declining, and their current population level is only one-third the amount it once was. According to the NOAA, the current population count has surpassed 1,500.
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Creature feature: The bird, the Oahu Creeper, may still be found living in the island's mountains

By Anna Stephenson
June 16, 2022
The Oahu alauahio, or the Oahu creeper, is a small honeycreeper bird endemic to Oahu, meaning it is native and found nowhere else. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, it is presumed extinct.
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