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- Horoscopes Spring 2021Aries Sun – (March 21 – April 20) Through this month, don’t waste your energy chasing things that aren’t in your control. Remember that asking for the help of your loved ones will support you,Continue reading “Horoscopes Spring 2021”
- Wonder Woman 1984 not so wonderfulWonder Woman was widely renowned as the best DC movie, winning several awards including Movie of the Year (AFI Awards, USA), Best Action Movie (Critics Choice Awards), and Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie (Dragon Awards). And lastContinue reading “Wonder Woman 1984 not so wonderful”
- Muki Dogs combines modern tastes and tradition with vegan hotdog stand
Have you ever been to an outdoor traditional hotdog stand? If not, then you’re in luck! Located on the main street of Waialae Avenue, the Muki Dogs hotdog stand serves delicious vegan hotdogs that areContinue reading “Muki Dogs combines modern tastes and tradition with vegan hotdog stand” - Oscar predictions for some of 2020’s hit moviesThe Midnight Sky Synopsis: A crew of astronauts is coming back home to apocalyptic earth, and an arctic scientist is on a mission to contact them, hoping to accomplish his dying deed. Review/thoughts: The midnightContinue reading “Oscar predictions for some of 2020’s hit movies”
- O’Neill’s new adoptions
Kaiser Algebra I teacher Meagan O’Neill has recently grown her ohana. In December, O’Neill adopted four children: Manju, Sanjay, Poonam, and Manisha. The children, biological siblings, are from Kanpur, in Northeast India, about four hoursContinue reading “O’Neill’s new adoptions” - Ask Madeleine: Pandemic Struggles“I enjoy having school online, but I miss being able to socialize. I’m new to Kaiser and don’t have any friends. How can I make friends if I’m scared and shy?” -Antisocial and Afraid Response:Continue reading “Ask Madeleine: Pandemic Struggles”
- Security guards’ personal security threatenedStudents are back on campus, and it’s up to the security guards to make sure that the return goes as smoothly as possible. The guards have tackled the challenge readily, organizing the installation of temperatureContinue reading “Security guards’ personal security threatened”
- Outfit ideas to pair with your mask
Let’s start off with a simple cute outfit. The weather has been pretty chilly recently, so dressing up with layers and long clothes is ideal. For girls, a pair of black mom jeans with aContinue reading “Outfit ideas to pair with your mask” - Hatakenaka’s PPE printingBefore Hawaii transitioned to online distance learning, COVID-19 was raging in the state. To help protect the vulnerable members of the islands, including elderly, medical staff, and patients with chronic illnesses, the State of HawaiiContinue reading “Hatakenaka’s PPE printing”
- Jejubing’s bingsu is the bestHave you ever heard of bingsu? Bingsu is a Korean traditional dessert made with milk-based shaved ice, then drizzled with fruity syrups or condensed milk before being crowned with various toppings like strawberries, mochi andContinue reading “Jejubing’s bingsu is the best”
- Mask sewing by a math teacherSchool can take a heavy toll on both teachers and students, especially during this time, so having a hobby can help cope with stress. Kristie Yamamoto, a math teacher at Kaiser, has an interesting hobby:Continue reading “Mask sewing by a math teacher”
- Recipe: Hot Chocolate Bombs
Hot Chocolate Bombs (6 servings) This hot chocolate bomb recipe makes spheres of chocolate filled with cocoa powder and mini marshmallows. These “bombs” are placed in a mug, with warm milk poured over the top.Continue reading “Recipe: Hot Chocolate Bombs” - Great ways to decorate for ChristmasIt has been a difficult year, which makes this holiday season all the more special. Putting extra effort into the holidays can uplift your spirits to end this year on a jolly note! One wayContinue reading “Great ways to decorate for Christmas”
- December HoroscopesAries Sun – (March 21 – April 20) For this holiday season, reflect on your dreams and goals. This may be a good start for becoming more patient with yourself—to focus on what you reallyContinue reading “December Horoscopes”
- Wipeout Crew works out new normalDespite the onset of COVID-19, the Kaiser Wipeout Crew’s Peace and Sustainability garden has been flourishing. Paul Balazs, the faculty advisor to the club and founder of the program, has worked hard to ensure thatContinue reading “Wipeout Crew works out new normal”
- Clubs’ persistence through social distanceThe coronavirus pandemic closed schools worldwide, sending students back home to learn from a screen. As a result, student-led organizations based on school campuses were left adrift. Here at Kaiser High School, club presidents scrambledContinue reading “Clubs’ persistence through social distance”
- New Faces 2020: I-Ling Ogawa
Kaiser has many new faces on campus, one of which is a new Chinese teacher. All Chinese students (other than the new freshmen) know that Kaiser’s previous Chinese teacher left Kaiser last year, with I-LingContinue reading “New Faces 2020: I-Ling Ogawa” - New Faces 2020: Whitney MahoneyWhitney Mahoney may be out of her element, but her goals—to help students reach their full potential—have remained the same. Mahoney left her job as special education teacher at Waikiki Elementary School to join KaiserContinue reading “New Faces 2020: Whitney Mahoney”
- How students have been coping with quarantine
With a pandemic in progress and school held online, many have been stuck inside their homes, burdened with stress and boredom. In response, students have picked up new hobbies and interests. For freshman Brandon Lun,Continue reading “How students have been coping with quarantine” - Despite pandemic, Kaiser students stay activeThe pandemic has made most of us a bit lazier than usual—When there’s nothing much to do, we find ourselves playing video games or scrolling through TikTok. With team sports canceled, it has been especiallyContinue reading “Despite pandemic, Kaiser students stay active”
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