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Always a Voice for Students

Imua ʻIolani

Always a Voice for Students

Imua ʻIolani

Leiyah S.’29 and Matix D.’29 are inside Upper Gym standing side by side with basketballs in hand, portraying the story of WNBA and NBA players’ doing the same job.  Despite this, WNBA and NBA players have a major pay gap with some arguing they should get paid the same or less than NBA players.
Students Weigh In On 6 Controversial Topics
By Imua Staff May 26, 2026
A Student Guide to War in Iran: Why is the US Involved?
A Student Guide to War in Iran: Why is the US Involved?
By Peter H. May 17, 2026
The partial government shutdown resulted in the controversial deployment of ICE to airport security on March 23. Illustration by Yuma R. ‘26
DHS Shutdown Raises Questions About ICE’s New Role in Airports
By Andrew L., Staff • April 30, 2026
Members of Hālau 'Iolani pay tribute to 'Iolani founders, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, at the Founders Day ceremony in February.
Defending a Promise: ‘Iolani Students Speak Out on Kamehameha Diversity Lawsuit
By Madeline N., Print Editor-in-Chief • April 16, 2026
Illustration of the ‘Together We are America’ football from Bad Bunny’s halftime show by Alicia Zhang ’27
The Benito Bowl: Why Honoring One’s Cultural Roots Doesn’t Divide a Nation but Enriches it
By Phoebe H., Public Relations Coordinator • March 12, 2026
Girls varsity division 1-AA basketball and boys varsity division 1 soccer senior night.
Shooting for Excellence: ‘Iolani Teams Celebrate Senior Night
By Madeline N. and Joshua O. January 23, 2026
Poema K. ’27 gets up to swing for a kill at the HHSAA Girls Volleyball state championship, hosted on Nov. 1 at the Stan Sheriff Stadium.
Dominating Hawai’i and Soon Beyond: Poema K.’s Volleyball Journey
By Bianca M. December 27, 2025
Yuriko R.F. ’31, starter on the girls Intermediate Black Basketball team prepares to jump for the ball to kick off the game vs. Kamehameha on Nov. 7.
Girls Intermediate Basketball team steps up their game in 2025 season through teamwork and dedication
By Angelina D. December 23, 2025
Mrs. Jennifer Lallier ’95 and Mrs. Ernette Au represent two different generations that deal with changing social norms in many ways, whether it's accepting these new norms or rejecting them. How would these older generations know if it’s the right thing to accept if it's not ordinary for them?
From Boomers to Gen Alpha: How Generations Are Dealing With Changing Social Norms
By Kylie Y., Staff • May 28, 2026
This past year's Keables Chair posters that were displayed across campus encouraged students to learn from nationally renowned speakers, one of whom was Jodi Kantor. The Keables program was recently expanded due to a collaboration with the University of Hawai’i. Jodi Kantor was one of the very first to be a part of the ongoing collaboration with UH. This is a positive step for the program as its committee hopes to expand further beyond just the ‘Iolani community.
The Growth of Iolani’s Keables Chair Program
By Brady G., Staff • May 28, 2026
Kaito M. ‘26 passes on ibuprofen and jumping spikes to his underclassman Ryder K. ‘27.
Class of 2026 Senior Bequeathments
By Naomi M., Social Media Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2026
Leiyah S.’29 and Matix D.’29 are inside Upper Gym standing side by side with basketballs in hand, portraying the story of WNBA and NBA players’ doing the same job.  Despite this, WNBA and NBA players have a major pay gap with some arguing they should get paid the same or less than NBA players.
Equal Game? Almost Half of ‘Iolani Students Believe WNBA and NBA Players Should Get Paid Equally
By Thaddeus C. May 24, 2026
Many of us use AI or are told how we should be using AI daily, but that doesn’t always come with the understanding of how these chatbots are made or the true impacts they have on communities around the world.
The Cost of Convenience: Examining AI’s Global Effects
By Kennedy T., Rosabella M., Aki C., and Lia D. May 24, 2026
By the end of 2026 there will have been more than 20 sequel films released mostly by Hollywood and major film studios.
Sequels in Hollywood: Tensions Between Profit and Originality
By Raycen F., Media Editor • May 21, 2026
Political violence in America has only been increasing in recent years, with party divides Illustration by Maris K. ’26
A Student’s Commentary on the Rise of Politically Violent America
By Andrew L., Staff • May 21, 2026
Image of Flooding at Hōkūlani Elementary School from recent floods. KHON2 News.
When the Waters Recede, Will We?
By Qingqing C. May 17, 2026
Naomi M.
Naomi M.
Social Media Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Naomi and this is my fourth year in Imua Newsroom. I initially joined Newsroom to improve...

Hudson G.
Hudson G.
Copy Editor

Hudson Goo has written, designed, and photographed for Imua ‘Iolani for two years, however, this year...

Peter H.
Peter H.
Staff

Aloha! My name is Peter H, a staffer who just joined Imua. I have been particularly interested in discussion...