Opinions – Ka Leo

Fighting fast fashion

Clothing racks at Goodwill in Kaimuki offer a variety of secondhand items. The movement of shifting shopping habits to thrifting is a solution to the fast fashion industry, in which inexpensive clothing is rapidly produced and thus, resulting in an increase of waste. Photo by Ella blu Pakele.

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

The Inoa Lou Hanganuu (ILH) Poly Club performs last year, as part of the annual We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The club aims to educate students about the Samoan culture. All photos by Gwen Kava.

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

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, we will “crack.” Illustrated by Milena Ordonez.

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, ...