The Magic of Self-driven Cars
Spencer Phillipson
May 18, 2012
It looks like the dream of self-driven cars has finally arrived at the Nevada DMV. The state has authorized self-driven cars for its roads, the first of such a law to go into effect within the United States. The law officially went into effect on March 1, 2012. Senior Mahea Schuman said, “I wouldn’t... Read more »
Fast Food Homicide
Marlena Mlynarska
May 16, 2012
Albert Birmingham ,38, charged with killing a woman at a McDonalds drive thru was sentenced to a 10 year prison sentence on Mon. April 3 2012. Birmingham allegedly had an argument with another vehicle driver at the McDonalds drive-thru in Nanakuli. He then ran over 20 year old Raelynn Aloha Adams, with... Read more »
Neighborhood Watch, a shot, a Shocked Nation
Logan Sussman, Reporter
April 18, 2012
Our nation was stunned on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Florida when a 17 year old boy was killed. Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. At the crime scene Martin, was found with no fire arms and only a pack of skittles and an iced tea. Witnesses all have... Read more »
Finding Happiness In Complete Chaos
April 18, 2012
Hearing the word “Disneyland” can cause any person to smile and any kid to jump for joy. However, when individuals are standing in line waiting sometimes 60 minutes for a two minute ride, they cannot help but think about if the journey was really worth it. Even though Disneyland has usually been... Read more »
Discovery of Super-Earths Sparks Curiosity
Spencer Phillipson
April 18, 2012
It looks like Earth isn’t the only planet that can harbor life after all. Although many people may have hypothesized these planets existence long ago, they probably didn’t realize there could be billions of them, which scientists are now saying, could indeed be true. Astronomers are currently... Read more »
One Kiss Closer to Equality
Mahina Kahalewale, Reporter
March 14, 2012
When Sgt. Brandon Morgan returned home from Afghanistan he was greeted by his partner, Dalan Wells with a kiss. A friend snapped a picture of their reunion and posted it onto Facebook. Since then, the image from Kaneohe, Marine Corps Base Hawaii has gone viral. The couple had been friends for four... Read more »
Locals Get Their Beaches Back
Logan Sussman, Reporter
March 1, 2012
On Feb. 15, 2012 in Kapolei, the Honolulu City Council approved a bill that restricts commercial activity in Lanikai and Kailua beaches. Residents of Kailua have had enough of all the tour buses and other commercial activities taking over their beaches. A local Lanikai resident from Le Jardin Academy,... Read more »
McDonald’s Secret Ingredient
Frankie Montalvo, Reporter
February 28, 2012
On Feb. 1, the number one fast food restaurant, McDonald’s, was investigated by the U.S.D.A. for accusations of a “pink slime” ingredient. This specific ingredient is made of discarded beef cuts treated with ammonium hydroxide. In 2004, a movie called “Super Size Me” showed the contents of... Read more »
An Uncertain Rescue
February 17, 2012
Three Canadians were rescued four hundred fifty kilometers off of the coast of Hawaii two days after being knocked into the waters of the Pacific. Thirty-two year old Brad James, his nine year old son West, and 29 year old brother Mitchell were attempting to sail from Puerto Vallarta to Hilo, Hawaii.... Read more »
Relive the Pressure of Going in Undecided!
Mahina Kahalewale, Reporter
February 17, 2012
Every high school senior can say that they have been asked about a million times throughout their high school career, “What are you thinking about studying in college?”. The majority of seniors do not have any idea what they are going to study. Even though there is an occasional reassurance,... Read more »