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From the development of the printing press in 1440 to the release of the first iPhone in 2007, as technology has evolved so has the media. Yet, in an ever-changing industry, one thing stays the same: It’s a field where quick-minded, risk-taking and passionate thinkers flourish.

Here are three alumnae who, in a male-dominated business, have forged – and continue to build – new paths amidst the continuously evolving media landscape.

By Cynthia Wessendorf

The view from Denby Fawcett’s ’59 lanai never lets you forget where you are.

To the west, the massive hull of Diamond Head rises overhead, while below, the waters off Black Point wash onto a rocky beach, reachable by foot.

This spot has anchored her through decades tracking news for print and broadcast media.

Today, Fawcett is a popular Honolulu Civil Beat columnist, where she often writes about underreported topics, such as painful chapters in Hawai‘i’s history, threats to public spaces and local customs.

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