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Journalism's Future ... Now

The Mānoa Mirror

Chef Bonny Davis, executive chef at Kamehameha Schools Maui, presents her dish at the 14th annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival.
Hawaii Food and Wine Festival looks to decolonize the plate
Grant Nakasone, Josslyn Rose, and Christopher Kae November 16, 2024

The Hawai‘i Food and Wine Festival returned to the islands for its 14th year, featuring various chefs, mixologists, and of course, wine. New this year -- a discussion and showcase about decolonizing the plate. Kamehameha Schools presented “Roots” on Nov. 6 at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki,...

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The Mānoa Mirror Awarded a National Journalism Grant for Fostering Student-Focused Local Reporting
Mānoa Mirror Editors November 19, 2024

The Mānoa Mirror, the online student news publication of the Journalism Program at UH Mānoa, has received a national grant for its commitment to addressing the critical need for enhanced local news coverage in Hawai‘i. In October, Press Forward,...

Chef Amanda Porcuna showcases the dish she made at the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival.
Aulani Resort pastry chef pays homage to Hawaiian culture in sweet creations
Toni Arzaga, Contributor • November 19, 2024

The 14th annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival featured a long list of talented chefs and sommeliers, including Aulani Resort Pastry Chef Amanda...

Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl (left) and Jackie Pualani Johnson giving their presentation on John Kneubuhl.
Honoring a Pioneer of Pacific Islander Theater
Valentina Lewis, Contributor • November 18, 2024

Decades after breaking new ground for Pacific Islander voices in theater and television, John Kneubuhl’s legacy continues to inspire the next...

Dr. Heijin Lee, Dr. Michelle Cho, and Dr. Vernadette Gonzolaes at the “Bangtan Remixed: A Critical BTS Reader,” book launch at the Center for Korean Studies at UH Mānoa.
UH author: K-pop Band Brings Fans Together
Mallory Creech, Contributor • November 12, 2024

BTS is more than the world’s biggest K-pop group, according to a UH Mānoa professor who is a co-editor of a new academic book about the pop...

David Lassner Is Retiring
Go Back to the Drawing Board
Robert Kelly, Contributor • October 9, 2024

At the 2024 UHM graduation ceremony, university president David Lassner paused his speech in a respectful silence as several soon-to-be graduates...

Taylor Won the Election for Kamala
Taylor Won the Election for Kamala
Josslyn Rose, Contributor • September 20, 2024
Expect an Oppenheimer-themed affair
Devin Hung, Contributor • March 7, 2024
Hundreds flocked to Kahala Mall for the Hawaii International Film Festival.
Hawaii International Film Festival Brings Light to Asia, Pacific, and Hawaii’s ʻāina
Mallory Creech, Valentina Lewis, and Wesley Walker October 28, 2024

The Hawaii International Film Festival opened the eyes for many, showing what it means to be proud of your culture and the importance of preserving...

HIFF 44 Pacific Showcase shines light on Pacific stories
Toni Arzaga, Contributor • October 28, 2024

More than 200 films from all over the Pacific are being screened at the 44th annual Hawai’i International Film Festival's Pacific Showcase...

WATCH: Guidance for Tomorrow’s Journalists
Lili Hurd, Contributor • September 11, 2024

At this year’s International Media Conference in Manila, hosted by the East-West Center, journalism’s future met its present as global journalists,...

Big Duos EP 5: NECC has some west side bangahs on the throne
Tanner Haworth and Nevan-Isaiah Pak May 2, 2024

As the school year comes to an end and all the sports and esports on UH Mānoa campus are coming to an end, champions have been crowned and new...

Big Duos EP 4: Mobile games the next rising stars of esports
Nevan-Isaiah Pak and Tanner Haworth May 2, 2024

This episode of the Big Duos recaps the playoff runs of UH Athletic and UHEsports teams as most of the sports on campus wrap up with the end...

Big Duos EP 3: What it’s like to cover sports in the middle of the ocean
Nevan-Isaiah Pak and Tanner Haworth May 2, 2024

This episode of the Big Duos Pod has the guys talking about being a first timer in Hawai'i with Hawai'i Sports Radio Network (HSRN) reporter...