The Rise in Theft on Campus
Joby Lum, Website/Technology Director
April 22, 2020
A problem that is growing in frequency and severity on campus is theft. Compared to last year, there has been an uptick in the frequency of people having their property stolen. Theft has escalated to the point where students are losing apple AirPods (valued at $160), Nintendo switches (valued at $300),...
Are We Prepared For A Disaster?
Joby Lum, Website/Technology Director
April 21, 2020
In recent years, disasters like wildfires, earthquakes, active shooters, etc, are occurring at a frequent rate across the world. Disaster can strike at any time and can be man-made or natural. The Kamehameha Schools Kapālama security and safety team developed an emergency pamphlet that informs teachers...
An Investigative Report into The Past Trustees of Kamehameha Schools
Zaysha Akina-Mahoe, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2020
In the period of 1992-2001, the trustees of Kamehameha Schools committed acts of abuse of power that would entail months of investigations and news reports. The public would not be aware of the actions of the trustees until students, faculty, and staff of Kamehameha Schools spoke up about the tr...
Making Sense of the Mandarin Program Incident
March 9, 2020
The Mandarin program disappearing from the course catalog has rattled (to say in the least) many people's lives. However, with alternatives for Mandarin students bringing the whole situation to a close, many takeaways – lessons learned, imaginably – have been brought to light. Miscommunication,...
What Happened to the Trees?
Gisele Bisch, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2020
Grown to be a part of the view at the upper campus, the trees behind the performing arts building were immediately noticed by students when they were cut down. With the high winds and rough weather frequently occurring on campus in the past few months, the maintenance staff cut the trees due to safety...
Questioning Where We Lie as a Priority
February 27, 2020
The Student & Parent Handbook reads, “the mission of Kamehameha Schools is grounded in the Hawaiian culture and Christian values embraced by our beloved founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. […] Students are required to adhere to all requirements of the Kamehameha Schools academic program,...
The KS Handbook: Nothing More Than Words on Paper
Jordan Nunies, Social Media Director
January 9, 2020
To enforce the rules and policies of Kamehameha Schools, Administration created the Kamehameha Schools Kapālama HIGH SCHOOL 2019-2020 Student & Parent Handbook. Students, along with their parents, are asked to review and discuss the handbook. After reviewing, students and parents are required to...
The March for Breast Cancer Awareness and Pauahi
Joby Lum, Website/Tech Director
October 23, 2019
On Friday Oct. 18, the Kamehameha high school Kapālama campus held its Walk for Pauahi event. Two weeks prior to the event, students from grades 9-12 were encouraged to purchase two-dollar pink breast cancer awareness bracelets in order to be able to wear pink attire on Oct. 18. All proceeds from...
Zaysha Akina-Mahoe, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2020
While many are shuffling to find and buy masks, Penelope Owen constructs her own and encourages the public to learn and make their masks. Beginning this Monday, April 20,...
April 30, 2020
America Needs to Stay in Quarantine Longer
April 30, 2020
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