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School Infrastructure
Where the cracks begin to show
By: Brighton Kimball
Staff Writer
At Konawaena High School, as students walk around the campus using it for their daily activities and classes, a large but sometimes unnoticed issue persists: the outdated condition of the surrounding infrastructure. Konawaena’s campus is old and in poor condition.
The cost of living in Hawai'i
By: Kaelynn Qualey
Opinion Editor
Copy Editor
The cost of living has drastically increased in the last couple of years, especially in Hawai‘i. The Hawaiian Islands are often seen as the perfect tourist destination. Which allows business owners to raise prices in order to profit off of tourists, but where does this leave the citizens of Hawai‘i who have to deal with these prices every day?
Free speech or school overreach
By: Kaylee Kaleleiki
Staff Writer
In today’s world, social media is practically an extension of ourselves. From sharing memories to voicing opinions, platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter) are where students express their identities and engage with the world. But what happens when a student’s online activity clashes with school rules?
The possibility of separating art from the artist
By: Braelynn Shirota
Managing Editor
The debate over whether it is possible to separate the art from the artist has been around for well over decades. It's mainly a fight over morals and ethics rather than facts, as it continues to be an ongoing argument between two passionate sides. Both have backed up reasonings, with neither being willing to yield to the other, consumers of media constantly pointing out new problems with the opposing argument.
Marijuana is bad for children
By: Lei Kaminanga
School Life Editor
You probably see some people on the streets smoking joints or weed. But would you be upset if you found kids doing it instead? You may wonder why those kids would do such a thing, considering they already know how bad it is for you. Or do you?
Faculty and students push for new water fountains
By: Alexander McCloskey
Sports Editor
Imagine yourself on a hot summer day. The trees are swaying; the wind is blowing, and all you crave is a glass of cool, crisp water. However, there is simply no cold water to be found. Now this isn't imagination; this is the reality of Konawaena students every day.
Vaping is hurting teen lungs
By: Zion Scott-Bakken
Staff Writer
Vaping can cause serious health risks, especially for teens, so you should really know what these risks are. Fact: the nicotin in vapes are considered to be as addictive as heroin.
New schedule controversy
By: Taj Gabaon
Staff Writer
Would you rather have a spontaneous life or a neatly scheduled day to day? This is the dilemma that Konawaena students are facing with whether the old or new schedule would be more beneficial to their productivity, to mood, and ect.
Pledge of Allegiance vs. Hawai'i Pono'i
By: Taea Baraoidan
Staff Writer
On January 17, 1893, the U.S. military overthrew the Kingdom of Hawai’i with the help of the Committee of Safety, which was created by Sanford Dole. Stanford Dole's family were missionaries who came to Hawaii to spread Christianity and ended up staying...
AI usage, and its effects
By: Alma Ebenezer
Staff Writer
Climate change is warming our ocean, damaging the coral reefs. Not only that, but climate change is taking away polar bears' homes. The polar bear population is decreasing every year. The “Rulers of the Arctic,” as we call them, are now struggling to survive.
Kamehameha schools "unfair" admission policies
By: Nos Demello
Social Media Manager
I believe that kamehameha schools should continue to prioritize admission to native Hawaiian children because doing so aligns with and fulfills the original mission set forth by princess Pauahi bishop, the schools founder.
- EDITORIAL CARTOONS -
"Daily Struggle"
By: Kaylee Kaleleiki
"Consuming not Creating"
By: Nos Demello
"Housing Price Crisis!"
By: Taj Gabaon
"What's Wrong With The Picture?"
By: Taira Aoki
"Our planet has a fever; act before it's too late!"
By: Lei Kaminanga
"Vaping Bad"
By: Zion Scott
"Sales are high, and so are the trash piles"
By: Kaelynn Qualey
"Do we truly take care?"
By: Brighton Kimball
"Repitition"
By: Braelynn Shirota
"Not even AI can fix this"
By: Alma Ebenezer
"All Houses Matter"
By: Juliana Guadalupe Leon Ceballos
"Don't go broke trying to look rich"
By: Taea Baraoidan
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