IN THIS ISSUE
13 stories
SPORTSAdonia FaumuinaThe USC outside hitter on Samoan and Tongan roots, the back injury that tested her faith, and the first Pacific Islander Night for volleyball at USC.Keilani Mayo
MUSICLea Love: All Things NewNew era, new music, new season of life — the Oceanside singer on finding island reggae, making “Together” with her husband Swells OC, and the project she's readying for 2026.Lanea Lutali
SPORTSTwo Sons of the Pacific. One City. One Rivalry.Jayden Maiava and Nico Iamaleava led USC and UCLA into the Crosstown Showdown — the first time two Samoan quarterbacks have run rival offenses in L.A.'s biggest game.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSPacific Pride: The 2025 Pacific ChampionshipsRecord crowds, 1.12 million viewers for the final, and a tournament that moved Pacific rugby league from the margins to the centre — with RLWC2026 next.Queenie Taua'a
SPORTSCoach Tavita PritchardThe Washington Commanders assistant returns to Palo Alto as Stanford's head football coach — the first Samoan to hold the job.Lanea Lutali
COMMUNITYSamuelu Elisaia's Journey with Faith and the FCAThe coach's kid from Leone on identity, the cold-tub meeting that changed his life, and the FCA camp he is working to build in the Pacific Islands.Keilani Mayo
SPORTSRUNIT's USA West Coast Trials 2025Six cities, free entry and turnouts that beat expectations — the collision sport built by the Taua'a and Molimau families makes its American run.Queenie Taua'a
ENTERTAINMENTFrom Islands to Global Stages: Pasifika Excellence Shines at the TikTok AwardsHavea Matangi, Louis Davis and Lance Savali took home three of the biggest honours at the 2025 TikTok Awards.Queenie Taua'a
MUSICTrixx: The 20-Year-Old Artist From Tonga to Look Out ForPatrick Jesse Taukolo on the Halataufa'ahau road that inspired his debut single, his brothers Malkeezy and Molotry, and making music that just feels good.Queenie Taua'a
CULTURE5 Tips for Posting Your Content Without Worrying What Others ThinkStart before you feel ready — five reminders for anyone sitting on content they have not posted yet.Queenie Taua'a
CULTUREHoliday Word SearchSeven festive words hidden in the grid — one for the aiga over the holidays.Queenie Taua'a
CULTUREPMN+ New Year GoalsFive things to put on the list before the next December rolls around.Queenie Taua'a
MUSICThe December 2025 PlaylistTen Pacific tracks to close out Volume 2 — nostalgic throwbacks, trending hits and fresh discoveries.Queenie Taua'a