Student disrespect is at its high

Bridget Tobin
October 27, 2009

‘Iolani students are not as respectful as they should be. This year I’ve witnessed many incidences, ranging from students negatively impersonating teachers behind their backs, to just flat out talking back. However, this disrespect isn’t just directed towards authority, where respect should... Read more »

Cavani Quartet: In tune with ‘Iolani students

Andrew Zhou
October 27, 2009

The Cavani Quartet visited Hawai’i for the first time last weekend for the last performance of their tour of the United States. Fortunately for the ‘Iolani orchestras, they agreed to hold a workshop in school on Friday (October 9). The quartet, originally from Cleveland, not only played for Orchestra... Read more »

Nothing stopped sixth graders fun

Angelina Yick
October 27, 2009

From October 7 to 9, the class of 2016 enjoyed an exciting adventure at Camp Mokule’ia. Enthusiastic counselors from the junior and senior classes also accompanied and guided the sixth grade groups; each group comprised of three homerooms. The sixth graders engaged themselves in many entertaining and... Read more »

Cross country in California

Kaela Shiigi
October 27, 2009

The senior girls cross country team took second place while the boys varsity cross country team took fourth place during their trip to California. Although the teams traveled to the same state, the boys went to Los Angeles while the girls went to Santa Barbara. The girls’ team ran at the Dos Pueblos... Read more »

Should it stand? A hard look at Guantanamo Bay

Joshua Whiteley
October 27, 2009

The most recent development concerning this issue is that President Obama has ordered the facility closed within a year.  The president justifies this because it sticks to the “ideals that give us the strength and the moral high ground to be able to effectively deal with the unthinking violence that... Read more »

Natural disaster shakes the community into making a difference

By Iris Kuo
October 27, 2009

In the course of one week, Samoa, the Philippines, and Indonesia were all hit by natural disasters that left behind victims in need of help. The total death toll is around 1,700 and will probably continue to rise due to disease and lack of supplies. Enter ‘Iolani’s One Team spirit. The Red Cross... Read more »