Being placed in a class outside the major, hearing a friend’s heartfelt testimony and getting lost at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) were three very different moments that tied ...

As the wa‘a Iosepa surfed through choppy waters, the crew members said they came to a realization—experiencing the ocean from the shore is far different from being right at the heart of its vastness.

On a campus where cultures converge and tides of tradition meet, the Iosepa canoe stands not only as a symbol of Hawaiian heritage, but also as a living classroom for spiritual growth, cultural ...

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 While many voyaging ...

The shift from being a student spending most of their time on campus to being a voyager who spends days in the middle of the ocean is not easy, and therefore requires physical, mental and spiritual ...

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 ...

Discover the lesser-known roles of lei in Hawaiian culture and learn thoughtful tips to select the perfect lei for each occasion “Any kind of moment in life calls for lei,” said Makana Mānoa, an ...

PCC’s Lei Day competition marks 95 years of celebration through leis that reflect identity, love and the artistry of hands and heritage ...

As storytellers, both literature and photography seek to capture the essence of human experiences, but the limits of their craft are hurdles they sometimes cannot evade, said four student writers and ...

From architectural buildings and nature to people, anything can be the subjects of photowalk, a group activity where photographers take photos while exploring a location, said BYUH students. “By doing ...

Plagiarism and inspiration may share similarities, but both are entirely different from each other, said three BYU-Hawaii students. Kantima Romyasai, a junior from Thailand majoring in elementary ...

Hawaiian Hoary Bat ‘Ōpe’ape’a Lasiurus semotus • Endangered since 1970 • Population estimated a few hundred to a few thousand, but overall unknown • Lifespan of about 2 years • Threatened by habitat ...