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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...

Two Paths, One Goal: Preparing Students Through the IB Program

Two Paths, One Goal: Preparing Students Through the IB Program

Eleonora Pililyan and David Kunihiro February 20, 2025

In an increasingly interconnected world, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program is preparing students not just for college at Kaiser High School, but for global citizenship. By emphasizing learning...

Sooseok Lim's picture for the 24-25 school year.

Center Of All Things War – Meet A Kaiser Student!

Cody Nakajima, Photography Editor February 6, 2025
Cougar Connection has had it's share of staff members coming and leaving, but none have been as impactful to the team as Junior Sooseok Lim. Lim has taken part in the class for 3 years, but is unfortunately moving back to South Korea on February 12th, although his last day at Kaiser will be on February 7th. Read on to learn more about his contributions.
Storming Weather at Queen's Medical Center. Rain and Wind caused mild flooding throughout the day.

Keep An Eye On The Sky! – Aloha State Hit By A 4-Day Long Winter Storm

Cody Nakajima, Photography Editor January 29, 2025
Throughout the week of January 26th to February 1st, people all around the islands have been experiencing constant precipitation, wind, and cold air. Due to all of this rain, the constant threat of floods and other dangers continues to stand. Read on to learn more!
Kaiser's December 10th Open Market on the Lower Level

Campus Spotlight – Bring Your Wallet! A Look Into Kaiser’s Open Market

Cody Nakajima, Photography Editor December 17, 2024
Every Tuesday, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Kaiser High School hosts an Open Market in the Parking Lot. The Market consists of many vendors, most of which are small businesses selling their products, or are there to fundraise for various programs and events. Read on to learn more about the Open Market.
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