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Ethan Yang: A Believer, A Leader, A Winner

David Kunihiro, Staff Writer August 18, 2025

Ethan Yang: The student body president at Kaiser High. He has a number of achievements and accomplishments to his name, such as the delegate to the U.S. State Senate Youth Program and the student representative...

May Day Celebrations Revived after 7 Years

May Day Celebrations Revived after 7 Years

Eloise Harrison-Jones, Staff Writer August 18, 2025

The May Day assembly, which took place on the second of May this year, was an incredible opportunity for Kaiser students to witness a showcase of cultural dances from multiple islands. The dancers performed...

IB Recognition Night: to Honor Graduating IB Seniors

IB Recognition Night: to Honor Graduating IB Seniors

Eleonora Pililyan, Staff Writer August 18, 2025

  Henry J. Kaiser High School recently held its annual IB Recognition Night on April 22nd at 6:30 PM, a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the commitment and achievements of its International...

Mr. Chun with the Hawaii Kai LEO Lions during the 2025 Aloha Assembly. Photo by Sara Kimoto.

The End of an Era: Gordon Chun Retires After 30 Years of Teaching

Malia Major May 13, 2025

  As the school year comes to a close, seniors won’t be the only ones saying goodbye to Kaiser. Multiple teachers will be leaving our cast of staff, all for different reasons. However, few have...

Student Social Media Use

Student Social Media Use

Eloise Harrison-Jones, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

The impact of social media use by students is a highly debated topic that is becoming more and more pressing by the day. However, as we have seen over the past decade since social media was popularized,...

The MYP Personal Project: What’s Next?

The MYP Personal Project: What’s Next?

Andy McCallister, Sports Editor April 16, 2025
The Cafeteria was bustling on Thursday, February 12, 2025, as the Sophomores of Kaiser High School presented their MYP Personal Projects to the Freshmen...
Swim team after OIA Champs

A Record Breaking Season

David Kunihiro, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

The Kaiser swim season is now finished, and this record breaking season was a huge success. As a team for Varsity, we placed second in the OIA Championships and our performance at the States Championships...

Wipeout Crew volunteers run stand, 
Earthfest 2024
Photo taken by Brock Jones

Wipeout Crew brings Earthfest back to the Kaiser Campus

Eloise Harrison-Jones, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

For the past decade, Kaiser High School Students have organized and run an annual Earth Fest; aligning with Earth Day to promote sustainability in our community through a vibrant spring festival. This...

Student playing GamePigeon during class

Phones and Their Phony Purposes – The Student & Teacher’s Thoughts on Phone Usage

Eleonora Pililyan, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Schools are facing a crisis with students being zombified by their phones in classes. Students and teachers alike at Henry J. Kaiser High School opened up on their opinions with cell phone usage in the...

Blood drive sign outside of the library. This was posted on the day of the event.

Campus Spotlight – Blood For A Cause – Hawaii’s Blood Drive Revisits Kaiser High School

Cody Nakajima, Photography Editor March 28, 2025
Many tend to associate blood with hurt. In our case, we associate it with help! More specifically, helping to save lives. On February 21st, 2025, Kaiser High School's Blood Drive occurred inside of the library from 7:50 am to 3:00 pm.
Closed Bathroom

Restrooms At Rest: The Inconvenience Of Locked Bathrooms & Why They’re Closed At All

David Kunihiro February 21, 2025

Kaiser High School students are facing a growing challenge when nature calls: access to restrooms. The situation is particularly acute in the A and C buildings, where boys' bathrooms are frequently closed,...

Kaiser High School Band Spreads Holiday Cheer with Festive Concert at Ala Moana

Kaiser High School Band Spreads Holiday Cheer with Festive Concert at Ala Moana

Alexis Zane, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

For generations, music has served as a universal language, connecting people across cultures and continents, expressing emotions, and marking celebrations. It’s a powerful tool for bringing communities...

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