Students excel in National Spanish Examinations

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
May 12, 2015
Thirty-six students participated in the National Spanish Examinations (NSE) based on the corresponding level of Spanish. Eighteen students scored so well that they were recognized with awards of gold, silver, bronze or honorable mention. The NSE is an online standardized test for students in grades...
‘Coffee Prince’ brings ‘Twelfth Night’ to life

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
May 8, 2015
Directed by Lee Yoon Jung, “Coffee Prince” follows the story of Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye), a young woman who disguises herself as a man to keep her job. After her father passed away during her teen years, Eun Chan became the breadwinner of her family. From delivering milk, sewing eyes onto plush...
Senior to represent Hawaii at prestigious science camp

Frances Nicole Tabios, Reporter
May 8, 2015
Senior Leeyanah Santos has been selected for the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia, a residential science education program that deepens students’ knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. The program was created for young scientists the summer after high...
‘Erased’ provides audience with romance against science fiction background

Kelcie Ching, Reporter
May 8, 2015
“Erased,” the latest book in the “Altered” series, begins with Sam, Cas, Anna and Nick hiding from the government. While they are doing this, Anna’s memories slowly come back to her. As the group moves from location to location, Anna finds out that her sister may still be alive. This changes...
Protests stall UH TMT telescope project

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter
May 8, 2015
The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH) plans to build a 30-meter telescope (TMT) on the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii island. The Institute of Astronomy at UH is home base for the world’s largest astronomical observatory. Although it does not benefit financially from the project, UH holds a 65-year...
Freshman practices martial art of capoeira

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter
May 7, 2015
Freshman Chloe Kaneshige spends much of her free time practicing capoeira, a Brazilian art form that includes dance, fight, rhythm and music. The origins of capoeira can be traced to Africans who were smuggled into and enslaved in Brazil during the 19th century. Slaves used capoeira as an artistic...