Eli Samuel Holmes
University Student Writer
Marketing and Communications
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One Step at a Time: Mika Konno
Mika Martis, an alumnus from Japan, graduated in the winter of 2025 with a bachelor’s in social work. The journey throughout her time at BYU–Hawaii is one of perspective, learning, and navigating the twists and turns of this beautiful thing called life.
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Forged in Fire: 2026 Employee Fireknife Competition
The Polynesian Cultural Center recently held its Employee Fireknife Competition on April 15. This annual event invites every employee to participate, and it honors the ancient ailao, which is a traditional Samoan warrior dance.
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Building Faith and Making an Impact
“I had a feeling that this is where I belonged.”
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Noticing the Hand of God
KaU'ialohaokalewalani “KaU’i” Naluai never planned to attend BYU–Hawaii. In fact, she once resisted the idea, but through personal prayer, trials, and a growing conviction that God was guiding her path, the Laie native found that she is exactly where she needed to be. Now a junior majoring in English education, KaU’i says her journey to BYU–Hawaii has shaped not only her career goals, but her faith and identity as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
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Winter 2026 Graduates Share Insights
Featuring some outstanding seasiders and their experiences at BYU–Hawaii.
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Looking to the Source: Undergraduate Research Conference 2026
Research Rooted in Authenticity
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BYU–Hawaii Students and Staff Support Community After Flash Flooding in Laie
Recent flash flooding on Oahu’s North Shore brought heavy rainfall and significant impacts to many communities. As rising water levels overwhelmed drainage systems and infrastructure, students and faculty from Brigham Young University–Hawaii stepped forward to serve.
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A Night of Unity and Tradition: BYU–Hawaii Culture Night 2026
A large crowd of students, faculty, and community members gathered at Brigham Young University–Hawaii for the annual Culture Night, where 23 student-led clubs from around the world took the stage to celebrate their cultures through music, dance, and storytelling.
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