The magazine was successfully published for five issues, until owner Brittany Yap decided to change it over to a complete online news site in Jan. 2010 because of the changing demands in media.
Aside from a news site, UPROAR also offers the following services:
-Publishing (newsletters, booklets, magazines)
-Graphic Design/Page Design
-Photography
-Night life promotions
About the Owner
Brittany P. Yap is the owner and editor of UPROAR, LLC. Yap received her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (summa cum laude) and Master’s degree in Communication (With Distinction) from Hawai‘i Pacific University (HPU) between 2002-2008. She is currently a part-time adjunct professor at HPU and teaches upper division classes in Electronic Journalism, Business of News, Introduction to Journalism and News Writing.
Yap has interned at the Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and Associated Press. She has also written for smaller publications like Planet Philippines, The Voice of Kapolei and Midweek. Her photos have been published in UPROAR Magazine, The Maui News, The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and for the Associated Press. While at HPU, she was the Military Matters Editor, Associate Editor and Editor of the Kalamalama. Yap has also worked as a freelance page designer for the World Business Academy, a non-profit organization.
Aside from journalism, Yap is very interested in politics. She has worked at the Hawaii State Capitol for five legislative Sessions. She has worked as a communications specialist for Sen. Shan Tsutsui and is currently a legislative aide for Rep. Gilbert Keith-Agaran. She is also a certified DOE substitute teacher.
In her spare time, she enjoys working out at the gym, watching MMA fights, hanging out at the beach and volunteering at Native Hawaiian non-profit organizations. She is originally from Pukalani, Maui, and attended Kamehameha Schools (O‘ahu campus).
Yap is a big MMA fan and continues to serve the local MMA community.
"I love this sport. It's so unpredictable, so exciting," she said. "I want to help the fighters, promoters, and businesses in any way I can. We are a small community here in Hawaii, and we need to support each other. The best part about what I do is being able to tell (the fighter's) story. Everyone has a story…a dream. I want to share their story."
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