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Journalism's Future ... Now

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Journalism's Future ... Now

The Mānoa Mirror

The Voter Service Center at Honolulu Hale is open through 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Hawaii’s Declining Voter Turnout: Can the youth vote turn the tide?
Michael Ramras, Contributor • November 4, 2024

HONOLULU - Honolulu Hale's voter service center buzzes with activity, as residents register to vote, drop off ballots, and seek assistance with voting questions. Although most voting in Hawaii is done by mail, the center has helped around 600 in-person voters since its opening on Oct. 22. Despite...

Former diplomat Dave Stilwell talks with student journalists about balanced coverage of elections.
U.S. election results have impact beyond its borders
Mallory Creech, Valentina Lewis, and Wesley Walker November 5, 2024

The stakes are high for both Americans and residents of neighboring countries in this year's crucial U.S. presidential election, and everyone is watching. "I think the main difference between Canadian and American politics or elections would be the...

"Myths and Maidens" highlights the struggle of Pacific Islander women with harmful beauty stereotypes.
Celebrating cultural narratives at the Hawaii International Film Festival
Ka Wing Chan, Contributor • November 4, 2024

The annual Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) offers a vibrant tapestry of global stories woven into the heart of the islands. This year,...

A large crowd lines up for HIFF screenings at Kahala Mall's Consolidated Theatres.
Breaking down stereotypes at the Hawaii International Film Festival
Michael Ramras, Contributor • November 4, 2024

Crowds flocked to Kahala Malls Consolidated Theatres last month for the 44th annual Hawaii International Film Festival, eager to experience a...

Making Moana was one of several events during the Hawaii International Film Festival.
Disney directors share insight on making of Moana
Christopher Kae, Contributor • November 1, 2024

The eighth anniversary of the 2016 Disney film “Moana” and the release of “Moana 2” in theaters on November 27 made this the perfect...

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...