Fighting fast fashion
Ella blu Pakele, Reporter
March 5, 2020
There is no doubt that fashion has become a way for youth to express their identity. We use clothes on the outside to reflect the thoughts, opinions and feelings that we have on the inside. And, in light of young Swedish activist Greta Thunberg’s efforts, more and more teens are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental footprint—juggling self-expressi...
Why Buy Local?
Ella blu Pakele, Reporter
December 6, 2019
From bumper stickers to coffee mugs, the message is abundantly clear. We should be eating local. But have you wondered the reasons why local is the way to go? “This movement has gained tremendous momentum over the past decade, as reflected in menu trends from all over the country,''according to small bus...
Connecting keiki with culture
Gwen Kava, Reporter
October 29, 2019
In more ways than not, our connections to culture contribute heavily to the subsequent result of our lives. We watch as younger generations of ethnic communities distance themselves further from their roots. Hispanic, African, Latino, Polynesian and Micronesian cultures are examples of communities tha...
Editorial Cartoon: A heavy high school load
Milena Ordonez, Reporter
March 11, 2019
Before putting on that graduation cap, high school seniors are faced with an overwhelming load of responsibilities, ranging from part-time jobs to extra-curricular activities. Add to that, the pressure from loved ones to succeed, and they’re left with little hope of an end in sight. Illustrated by Milena Ordonez....
Comic: Making Mother Earth Happy
Milena Ordonez, Reporter
March 11, 2019
Pollution is among the many factors contributing to the degradation of the environment. If we each make small changes to our everyday lives, like choosing to recycle, then we can all make Mother Earth happy again. Illustrated by Milena Ordonez. ...
Illustration: Cracked
Milena Ordonez, Reporter
February 15, 2019
While social media is a way for us to stay connected, it is also what consumes our lives. Every like, every post and every mindless scroll draw us deeper into the depths of the digital world, as if becoming an extension of ourselves. Thus, it is important to find balance in our useage; otherwise, ...
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