Seika Fujitani
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Tonga reopens its borders
November 28, 2022
Tongan students share their journeys living far from their county and the importance of family
5 Min Read
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Stargazing: A sacred adventure
November 28, 2022
BYUH students make special memories by stargazing while contemplating their lives in Hawaii
3 Min Read
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Korean dramas from unique angles
November 28, 2022
BYUH students minoring in theater and film discuss their perspectives on a Korean dramas
4 Min Read
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BYUH student Kyle Acain shares two of his talents to help find and spread joy
August 26, 2022
BYU–Hawaii sophomore Kyle Kristian Acain said he grew up in a musical Filipino family and was inspired by his father's love of music and his older sibling's ability to play instruments. However, he said he had to conquer stage fright to discover singing and playing the guitar are the strengths he uses to survive in society and bring people joy.
4 Min Read
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BYUH students share the differences in their experiences with mochi from Japan, China and Hawaii
July 11, 2022
While mochi is a continuous fan favorite among BYU–Hawaii students, the culture of mochi runs deep for several students, especially those from Japanese, Chinese and Hawaiian cultures. Mari Kojima, a junior majoring in peacebuilding from Hokkaido, Japan, said, “Mochi is a part of our life.”
2 Min Read
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Missionaries from the Hawaii Laie Mission share their experiences being a part of the newly formed mission
May 31, 2022
In January 2022, the new Hawaii Laie Mission was created, a separation from the Hawaii Honolulu Mission. The new mission includes the Laie Hawaii Temple Visitors' Center, three young single adult stakes near BYU–Hawaii and two stakes in the Laie area. Since the creation of the mission, only sisters have been called as young full-time missionaries, with the exception of some elders who were assigned from the Honolulu Hawaii Mission to serve in Laie for nine months. The mission also includes senior missionaries serving in the area at the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYUH.
4 Min Read
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