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- 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”
- 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”
- 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” - 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”
- 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”
- 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”
- 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”
- Fall HoroscopesAries – (March 21 – April 20) Maybe you have been feeling as if you are “caught in a stump,” or perhaps losing yourself from the constant distractions around you. But do not fret, thisContinue reading “Fall Horoscopes”
- New Faces 2020: Dallas Uti
Where someone starts their journey is also where someone can end their journey. Kaiser has welcomed English teacher Dallas Uti. Every teacher has a story before they come to a new school and Uti’s startedContinue reading “New Faces 2020: Dallas Uti” - New Faces 2020: John Shim
The age jump from middle school to high school is significant—not only for students, but for teachers as well. Teaching kids with even a slight age difference can be a big change. This is theContinue reading “New Faces 2020: John Shim” - New Faces 2020: Tyler KochiHaving worked in a hospital, Tyler Kochi is a kind hearted soul, and carries these qualities with him to Kaiser. Before teaching, Kochi previously worked at Queen’s Medical Center at the Family Treatment Center, counsellingContinue reading “New Faces 2020: Tyler Kochi”
- New Faces 2020: David Tanabe
First a parent and lawyer, now David Tanabe is a full-time teacher, converted to an educator. Tanabe got a Bachelor’s degree in US history and a Juris Doctor degree from law school at UC Berkeley.Continue reading “New Faces 2020: David Tanabe” - 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”
- Raising Cane’s raises the bar
Back in June, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened up their second location on the island in the Hawai’i Kai Towne Center, replacing Burger King. On the opening day of the first location, people formed aContinue reading “Raising Cane’s raises the bar” - New Faces 2020: Robert SmelkerRobert Smelker is a Hawaii born passionate science teacher, teaching physical, biological, and marine science. Ever since he graduated from Lutheran High School of Hawaii, Smelker loved learning. He wanted to pass on his experiencesContinue reading “New Faces 2020: Robert Smelker”
- New Faces 2020: Riker Kasamoto
Riker Kasamoto always knew that he wanted to be a teacher. “I’ve always wanted to help others and make a difference in other people’s lives,” he said.”I was coaching volleyball in the middle school level,Continue reading “New Faces 2020: Riker Kasamoto”
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