Vanessa Hathaway

Restoring Hawai’i’s Ecosystem: The Hui Hānai ‘Āina Project

Restoring Hawai’i’s Ecosystem: The Hui Hānai ‘Āina Project

Hawai’i has reigned as one of the top tourist destination sites in the U.S, but there have been major environmental consequences as a result. Ever since the Hawaiian kingdom was overthrown on January 17, 1893, lands were torn apart in order to make room for U.S expansion.  Many native flora and fauna were wiped out […]

 Vanessa Hathaway

Foodie on a Shoestring: Discover the Best Bites on a Budget

Foodie on a Shoestring: Discover the Best Bites on a Budget

Guide to Good Eats on a Student Budget Around UH Manoa O’ahu has much to offer; whether you want an adventure in the rainforest or a day in the city, this island is more than just its beautiful beaches. Hawai’i has an underrated selection of local and worldly cuisine. Although exciting, Hawai’i is also known […]

 Vanessa Hathaway

Riding the Waves: Best Surf Spots on O’ahu’s South Shore

Riding the Waves: Best Surf Spots on O’ahu’s South Shore

O’ahu is a surfing capital of the world, known for iconic big-wave spots like the legendary Pipeline and Hale’iwa on the North Shore. It is no wonder that this island attracts world class surfers hoping to catch the waves of their life, but what about those in search of a smaller thrill? The south shores […]

 Vanessa Hathaway

Get Ready to Dance with Jamarek!

Get Ready to Dance with Jamarek!

Jamarek Will Share Their Mix of African & Caribbean Infused Music at Cafe Kopi this 4/20 in Kailua Although Hawai’i is an ethnocentric state, it has evolved to include a plethora of cultural diffusion. Food, art, and language are all expressions from people with unique stories, but one of the more underrated aspects of O’ahu […]