Alyssa Rodello

Alyssa Rodello studies journalism and photography at the University of Hawaii Manoa. She was born and raised in Greeley, Colorado and enjoys the mountains. She covers higher education.
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Iconic Cactus Garden At Kapiolani Community College Faces An Uncertain Future Alyssa Rodello/Civil Beat/2022

Iconic Cactus Garden At Kapiolani Community College Faces An Uncertain Future

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College officials debate the fate of cacti on campus as the garden’s caretakers search for more volunteers.

Want To Discourage Plant Thieves? Grow A Lilikoi And Squash Barrier Alyssa Rodello/Civil Beat/2022

Want To Discourage Plant Thieves? Grow A Lilikoi And Squash Barrier

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In September, faculty members at the Culinary Arts Edible Garden decided to try the 鈥渙vergrowth method鈥 鈥 a last resort to keep thieves and pests away from their plants.

Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing Top Legislative Agendas On Opening Day Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Minimum Wage, Affordable Housing Top Legislative Agendas On Opening Day

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Lawmakers will also consider proposals to expand access to mental health care, create new jobs and fund higher education programs in Hawaii.