Cougar Connection

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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!

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.

Additional Possibilities (And Difficulty) – Is It Worth Taking AP Classes?

Cody Nakajima, Photography Editor • November 26, 2024

Is it really worth taking an AP class, or are you better off with a standard high school course? With course registration coming up, it's time to start thinking about this choice. If you do plan on enrolling in the AP Program, here are some things to consider.

Passionately Pink For Cancer Awareness

Eloise Harrison-Jones, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024

A tradition of the past 20 years at Henry J. Kaiser High School, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month events undoubtedly have had an impact on many students, teachers, and staff. However, with the events...

Kaiser Football Prepares for OIA Championships

Andy McCallister, Sports Editor • November 8, 2024

The Cougar football team has not lost a game since August. They are working hard to keep their streak alive through November as they head into the D2 OIA championships on Saturday...

Regularly-Scheduled Irregular Schedule

Cody Nakajima, Photography Editor • November 4, 2024

At this point, students have probably found their way into the pattern of swapping between A Days and B Days rather smoothly. However, with the remainder of the quarter featuring more days off and assemblies, the schedule will wind up a bit messier than usual in the coming weeks.