Na Pueo October 2022 Issue

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Senior camp back in full force

Sebastien Kiyabu, Cole Kodama, Torin Lund, Michael Loke, Aiden Lee, Alex Kelly, and Abigail Kim pull together in a game of tug-of-war. (Tyrael Goo)

Mikayla Pick soars in the air as she and her cabin sing Frozen’s “Let It Go” during the cabin karaoke. (Photo by Photo Editor Tyrael Goo)

COVID-19 Update

Prices on the rise

By Steven Aspera Jr. News Editor otice any change at the NHZ W\TWZ& @V\Y JVăLL costing more? Crackseed candy cost more?

It’s not your imagination.

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“Certain services and goods are costing more, due to fuel costs or supply chain issues,” said senior Ian Nakashima.

With high gas prices and other amenities, which are PUJYLHZPUN K\L [V PUÅH[PVU H high cost of living state such as Hawaii has felt the impact of PUÅH[PVU HZ T\JO HZ HU` V[OLY mainland state.

“I’ve seen the rising prices in protein bars and chicken, which I get regularly. I also see [OLT VU KPăLYLU[ ZUHJRZ HUK drinks when I go shopping.

Also, since I mainly pay with cash, it makes it harder for me to keep track of my change

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By Emi Lew Staff Writer o more masks, no more distancing and more owl pride. This year is about introducing a new normal, blending tradition with modiÄJH[PVUZ “It feels more like a normal campus now- that’s what I hoped for,” Middle and High School Principal Dwayne

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Illustration by Emi Lew Priester said.

It is not only everyday routine that makes a typical school ground, but it is also the events that are held.

“We are going to return to our activities, having big activities in the gym, having dances, having athletic events that can have spectators, having all of our dance See COVID page 2 and music

and it’s just overall tough on my wallet,” said senior Finn Curren. ;OL PUÅH[PVU YH[L VM [VKH` PU the United States is currently 8.5% higher than usual spending, with the all-time high reaching 9.1% in June of this year, according to Statista, >L JV\SK ZLL [OL LăLJ[Z VM PUÅH[PVU ILNPU [V [HRL ZOHWL as far back as the COVID-19 Economic Relief Program, in which the U.S. Department of the Treasury distributed 350 billion dollars to American taxpayers.

This, in turn, caused many supply chain issues in the American market. With their new found money, many Americans increased their spending budget, ultimately causing businesses to increase their prices to keep up with supply and demand.

Another more infamous MHJ[VY [OH[»Z THUPW\SH[PUN PUÅHtion is the ongoing UkraineRussia war.

What’s the New Teachers’ Favorites?

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Position: Assistant Principal for Student Life Musician: Stevie Wonder Food: Mexican Place: Aruba

Photo by Tyrael Goo

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With the addition to oil and fuel exports, Ukraine’s wheat Z\WWS` OHZ HSZV ILLU HăLJ[LK by the war, and so have you.

Ukraine is one of the largest wheat producers in the world.

With their attention focused on the war, Ukraine is not able [V LăLJ[P]LS` KPZ[YPI\[L ^OLH[ which caused many grocery items to skyrocket in price.

“Higher fuel costs and what not, and grain exports have been disrupted because of <RYHPUL )\[ PUÅH[PVU ^HZ already rising before that. It’s [OH[ UV^ [OL LăLJ[Z OH]L ILLU HTWSPÄLK ¹ 5HRHZOPTH ZHPK With the peak of fuel and gas costs reaching an all-time high a few months ago, many students hope that the decrease in fuel prices will ultimately improve their daily spending.

“Ultimately, lower gas prices ^PSS ILULÄ[ TL NYLH[S` )LZPKLZ the obvious, it will help me keep better track of my change, in addition to other prices decreasing,” Curren said.

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Position: English Teacher Musician: Prince and Steely Dan Food: Lebanese Place: Prince Edward Island

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Mid-Pac students: Road safety experts?

By Ryan Choi Staff Writer ne of the rights of passage for teens is driving.

And from the looks of it, Mid7HJPÄJ KYP]LYZ HYL THRPUN P[ through this passage safely. +YP]PUN JHU IL KPĄJ\S[ HUK KHUNLYV\Z I\[ 4PK 7HJPÄJ students are careful enough to not have accidents.

We know the potential hazards associated with driving: using electronic devices, and driving when drunk or driving \UKLY [OL PUÅ\LUJL ;OL YLJRSLZZ KYP]PUN WLUHS[PLZ HYL KPăLYent in every state. In Hawaii, when driving more than 30 miles above the speed limit, a KYP]LY JHU IL ÄULK HUK receive a jail sentence of up to 30 days.

And then there are simply reckless drivers. This includes reckless speeding, racing, making improper turns, passing, following, and not signaling, This can be more dangerous when teens drive as they don’t have the same level of experience as adults.

These factors can make teen driving a problem. The risk of vehicles crashing is higher for

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COVID:

concerts and clubs in person,” Leigh Fitzgerald said.

However, this does not mean that everything will be returning exactly as it was before. ;OL 4PK 7HJPÄJ JVTT\UP[` has grown and learned a lot over the pandemic. COVID-19 forced everyone to take a step back and revaluate the safety of their surroundings and the systems in place. Now, it is impossible to return with the same conscious.

This means that certain rules and procedures won’t be going anywhere.

7YV[VJVSZ VM HWWYV]PUN ÄLSK trips, the ways in which the environment is evaluated, and the option to wear masks will be staying. With that logic in place, while many past events will be brought back in the M\[\YL [OL` TH` IL TVKPÄLK [V keep the community safe.

Health has always been the number one priority of Mid7HJPÄJ [OPZ PUJS\KLZ TLU[HS health.

During the peak of COVID-19, many students faced KPĄJ\S[PLZ ^P[O ILPUN \UHISL to participate in extracurricular activities or see their friends.

The amount of distance that has been placed between everyone is not something that can retreat quickly.

“I’ve been able to talk to them a lot more but then it’s pretty distant because I haven’t talked to them in a really long time,” senior Mari Muramoto said.

Still, being in person has

teens aged 16 to 19 than any other age group. According to the CDC teens drivers in the age of 16 to 19 are nearly

problem but reckless driving as a whole is. People speeding, honking and road rage contribute to reckless driving. Having

three times as likely as drivers aged 20 or older to be in a fatal crash.

J-E McEnerney is an IB math teacher. He believes that driving as a teen is not a

reckless driving here in Hawaii is not safe and does not have the safety features most like other places.

The issue is not teenage driving. “Being a teenager is an

helped. Students are able to eat lunch with their friends, socialize in their classes and walk through campus together.

“Calling [my friends] isn’t the same as meeting them in person,” junior Kailey Furuta said.

The future holds many events and even more opportunities to create long lasting bonds with one another.

“I’m looking forward to graduating. I’m also looking forward to all the new senior events that are coming up, and I’m excited to play with our orchestra,” Muramoto said.

Another change involved the demerit system. Even though some students were concerned, others were glad that demerits where removed like senior Eunice Han. “I’m glad that they [administration] got rid of demerits because I had to go to the JHML[LYPH HUK JSLHU HUK Z[\ă ¹ said Han. Although administration is still working out some of the kinks, it is hopeful for the future of disciplinary action at the school.

“I don’t expect any real change in behavior. What I do expect and what I do hope for is that the students don’t see the Deans as a disciplinarian, but as someone who works with them, and will ask questions about what’s happening rather than making judgments about what’s happening,” Priester said.

issue,” said J-E McEnerney.

Maile Hirschmann, a junior, has personally experienced driving recklessly. She has used her phone while driving once before.

The reason behind this was “I needed to do it right now.”

She also believes that adults get away Illustration by Emi Lew with texting and driving more because they have more experience behind the wheel. But it can still be dangerous.

“I think that parents, adults in general drive equally or even

more badly as children but just because they have better driving skills so they can get away with it.”

Another problem is not having the knowledge of parking.

Junior Sam Matthews, said “I thought students were allowed to park here.”

An incident happened when he was parking his car. His car was towed after school when he was going outside to get Starbucks. He parked in the church parking lot where he believed it was all right.

This was not the issue because his car was towed and had to call the towing company to get his car back, ^OPJO JVZ[ The Driver’s Ed hours throughout the school helps [OL 4PK 7HJPÄJ Z[\KLU[Z [V be good drivers and follow the laws. Since the State of Hawaii requires at least six hours behind the wheel with HU PUZ[Y\J[VY 4PK 7HJPÄJ OHZ provided Driver Education to reach those conditions. Mid7HJPÄJ Z[\KLU[Z H[[LUK [OL driving education program to get smarter and safer.

A New Virus: Monkeypox

As monkeypox spreads across the country, students may feel compelled to learn about the disease.

Scan the QR code to read the complimentary story. (Infographic by Archer Liang)h

THE PUEO THOUGHTS

One step forward, ten steps back

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t feels like our country is one step forward and ten steps back.

We have Josephine Brewer new AI Managing Editor techology, NLUVTL LKP[PUN [OL ÄYZ[ female vice president, which are signs of progress; however reproductive rights are being taken away.

After almost 50 years of protecting reproductive rights, Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court this summer. The protection of the right for women to have a legal HIVY[PVU ÄYZ[ JHTL PU[V LăLJ[ in the beginning of 1973.

Many people across the country no longer have a right to their own body. The Supreme Court should not

Editorial Cartoon by Archer Liang

Apple’s Ecosystem

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getting boring.

They use the same old design. They Archer Liang market the Staff Writer best sound (picture and quality) ever. They used the TVZ[ JVUÄKLU[ W`YHTPK OHUK gestures while presenting the product.

In Apple’s September event, their new products were groundbreaking again.

Magical again. Larger again.

Supersized again. Yawn…

The event exhibits a new series of iPhones, Apple watches and some, honestly, useless features.

Apple held three to four events yearly. Some of it focuses on software and technology, and some of them focus on showcasing new products.

The iPhone 14, for example, has slight to no tweaks to the design compared to the iPhone 13; it also uses the same chip as iPhone 13 series, the A15 Bionic. “It (iPhone 14) really is almost identical to the iPhone 13,” according to the iPhone 14 review by The

Verge.

What makes the iPhone 14 KPăLYLU[ MYVT [OL P7OVUL is the new emergency feature and the slight update on the camera.

The emergency feature included crash detection and SOS via satellite. However, the SOS via satellite was not practical.

First, the service was available only in the U.S. and Canada; in the U.S. 30%-70% of the country has access to cellular data, which made the service less useful. Second, the service is also available for only two years for new iPhone owners.

Although Apple marketed their useless new features, people still fall into the trap.

Senior Evan Baron, who OHK JVUÅPJ[LK [OV\NO[Z HIV\[ Apple, said Apple provides superior user experience to the competition, but it was also anti-consumer.

“The product and services hold values for long periods of time, but I am not a fan because they do not yield choice in your ability to move out of their ecosystem,” Baron said.

The apple ecosystem is accessible See APPLE page 7

have a say in what happens to our bodies and whether someone has a child. It should be a human right to have autonomy over one’s body.

“I don’t want my kids growing up and thinking that some people have control over others through some sort of ‘birth right’, whether that be race, gender identity, sexuality, religion, or anything else,” junior Samantha Hart said.

There are so many reasons to support the right to legal abortions, but we often only hear the same one or two reasons to deny this right.

Those reasons being the belief that an abortion is murder and that it is a sin.

Although there is a clear separation between church and state, people often bring up religion when discussing their desire for the banning of legal abortions. See ABORTION page 7

Fuel in the water

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or years unchecked, the US Navy’s storage tanks have leaked jet fuel into their faciliCharlize Gaudiello ties. That was Staff Writer until one leak caused irreperable damage to the water supplies resting below their base.

On November 20th of last year, the Navy’s jet fuel tanks burst and leaked 3,300 gallons into an important water supply MVY T\JO VM 6ǛHO\ ^OPJO SPLZ ILULH[O 2HW˶RHR˔ WYPTHYPS` known as Red Hill. This was the water that thousands of YLZPKLU[Z VU 6ǛHO\ \ZLK ;OL 5H]` ÄYZ[ HZZLZZLK [OH[ the drinking water was safe and no risk was presented to those in the area. It wasn’t until a week later that military families began to complain about a gasoline smell in their water, and some even fell ill.

The military then tested the water, and deemed it unsafe for consumption.

The problem has profound implications.

“We’re small islands in the TPKKSL VM [OL 7HJPÄJ¶ P[»Z UV[ like we can just pump water in from elsewhere,” Hawaiian Language teacher Shaun Kamakea-Young said.

Shut Down Red Hill sign emmulating those waved at protests. (Illustration by Charlize Gaudiello) During an investigation done

by Rear Admiral Christopher Cavanaugh, years of military neglect were revealed. Those in charge poorly communicated and managed the facility at large. It was then apparent that

leaks had been occurring for years, one having taken place in May of that same year.

Senior Spencer Fleming shared that his father who grew up in the area always noticed that the

See KAPUKAKI page 7

editorial

7 Trigger Laws are laws that are passed but aren’t governable until a certain circumstance, like a Supreme Court ruling. The overturning of Roe v. Wade set forward trigger bans in many states; immediate bans for abortion.

(Z [YPNNLY IHUZ NV PU[V LăLJ[ across the country, it means chaos for people who aren’t ready to, don’t want, or can’t have kids.

Making abortions illegal will not end abortions. It will end safe abortions. Just because it is illegal to terminate their pregnancy does not mean these people are going to suddenly decide to raise a baby.

Abortion is still legal in Hawaii until viability, the stage

where a fetus has a chance of surviving outside of the womb.

There are currently two clinics in Oahu where a woman can receive a medical abortion.

Women and assigned females used to have the privacy to do what they want with their own body. Now they don’t.

“Men shouldn’t get a say regarding what a woman does with her body,” Hart said.

This doesn’t mean all hope is lost; it’s not time to give .

On October 8 there was a women’s march at the Capitol. ;OL Z[YLL[Z ^LYL ÄSSLK ^P[O people who support the right to legal abortion.

Gray Nauwelaerts, a volunteer at Planned Parenthood, attended the

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ABORTION:

There are 14 states in which abortion is banned with no exceptions for cases of rape, incest, or miscarriages.

“Some people forget that children can be raped and impregnated. No one is ready to be a mother at the age of 12,” Hart said.

There are horrifying cases already happening where children are being forced to give birth due to the overturning of this right.

There is also a possibility that some may not have the ÄUHUJPHS VY LTV[PVUHS Z\WWVY[ to have a baby, which will only add to the trauma.

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“And there’s some Native plant species that are very important [V JLY[HPU WYHJ[PJLZ¶ [OLYL»Z maile up there that you can’t YLHSS` ÄUK HU`^OLYL LSZL (UK now it’s harder and harder to access because of the military’s control over those certain areas.”

4ʰR\H =HSSL` [OV\NO UV longer used for ground testing, is still occupied by the military because of the danger posed to citizens and its proximity to a military base. Much of our land is still occupied by the military.

On Oahu alone, 21% of the island is used as a military base.

(M[LY [OL SLHR VU 2HW˶RHR˔ protestors called for the shutdown of Red Hill and some asked the military to leave our island. The reaction to this KPăLYLK I\[ [OL ZHTL ZLU[PTLU[ was expressed: the military needs to do better.

Again and again, the military has shown our islands are at their disposal. Their lack of attention and care in the 2HW˶RHR˔ ZP[\H[PVU VUS` THRLZ that more evident.

“The islands aren’t just a place where we live and the

KPY[ \UKLY V\Y MLL[ I\[ [V \Z¶ H lot of us trace our genealogies back to the islands themselves as if they’re familial members.

And in the same way that you wouldn’t go and just dump gas all over your grandma, you wouldn’t allow that to happen,” said Kamakea-Young. “Why did we allow that? And it’s the way we view land as a commodity and less as an actual family member.”

Now, the Navy has made promises to defuel the storage facility.

This will take place by 2024 and may take up to 12 months to complete. We’re looking at a later start date because the 5H]` ÄYZ[ ULLKZ [V WLYMVYT maintenance on the site to begin defueling. Some have marched at the White House to demand an earlier execution of this plan and to make sure the military keeps their promise.

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Whether you’re military, local or just someone that moved, you can tell that it’s the wrong [OPUN HUK [OH[ ^L OH]L [V ÄNO[ against that,” said Fleming.

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features Hawaii: On the brink of ruin

By Ellie Fink Staff Writer ast week, hurricane Ian leveled Florida with winds topping 155 mph; and that’s just the latest sign that the earth is taking a beating.

Scientists are warning of similar catastrophic weather patterns that indicate that our environment is under assault.

From coral bleaching to dramatically changing rainfall, climate change is dangerously close to breaking Hawaii’s already fragile ecosystem.

Due to the rising acidity levels in the global ocean’s waters, there’s been a mass coral bleaching, a process where coral turns white and eventually breaks off.

With the natural barrier of coral dissipating, the island is left completely defenseless against the flooding caused by natural disasters such as tsunamis and hurricanes.

Lack of water could be an issue as well.

According to Global Climate, multiple studies have found that changes in rainfall

could be attributed to shifts in the global wind pattern.

Hawaii’s precipitation rate has recently been in the single digits.

Since Hawaii has previously suffered from water contamination, the lack of rainfall could potentially threaten water resource accessibility.

According to Hawaii’s government website, as of today, Hawaii has 66,000 people regularly at risk from coastal flooding. In Kailua, for example, 50% of the population is locked-in below expected flood zones. This may result in monetary losses, from rising flood insurance premiums to repairs caused by flood damage.

In order to better understand global warming and how to prevent these drastic measures, Ellie Garrett, a sophomore at Mid-Pacific, advises that we as individuals educate ourselves on the topic.

“We have to be able to advocate for it [global warming prevention measures]. We have to educate ourselves so

that we truly know what we can do, and then what we can do on a broader scale,” Garett said.

According to NASA, taking steps right now such as using more energy efficient resources and adapting to the changing environment may avoid or limit some of the worst effects of climate change.

Mitigation, or reducing the flow of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, is one of the biggest determining factors. A few methods to undertake include using renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind, to power homes and buildings.

It is not possible to reverse the damage already done, but doing what is feasible to prevent greater damage would be better done now.

“All the things we thought would be totally apocalyptic 20 years ago is happening today. Giant storms, droughts, flash floods- and yet, no state, no country, no one’s stepped up. I think we need to step up together,” Vasconcellos said.

By Kayla Tom Staff Writer he dress code at Mid7HJPÄJ OHZ NYHK\HSS` changed once again; however, some feel it targets the girls.

According to the dress code manual, it is mandatory to wear tops that completely cover the torso and shoulders where crop tops and tank tops are not allowed. In addition to the tops, the bottoms must be at least mid-thigh length.

“I think the dress code should be more lenient, as it particuSHYS` HăLJ[Z \Z MLTHSLZ ;OL TPKYPă SLUN[O ZOV\SK IL HISL to be an inch above your belly button at least. I really don’t think shorts should have a length. Obviously your whole

there’s regular shorts that you JHU ^LHY [OH[ HYL ÄUL¹ ZHPK senior Mylah William.

She feels that it is a problem directed more towards females opposed to males.

“I don’t like that most of the dress code only applies to females. Although, I like that we don’t have a uniform because in middle school we had to wear polos,” said junior Skye Choi.

Another issue involves time. The dress code makes choosing what to wear in the morning an “inconvenience” according to Choi and other females.

“The school dress code KLÄUP[LS` OHZ HăLJ[LK H SV[ VM

time in the mornings is spent putting on something and then being worried about my stomach showing, or not being able to wear any tank tops or shorts,” said Choi.

Choi explains how she doesn’t like having to worry about getting disciplined for what’s comfortable to her and wearing what she wants to wear.

However, some people don’t see the dress code as a problem, though it could be improved.

“I think the dress code is more than fair because I came from Kamehameha, a school with uniforms, but I do feel like the dress code is upset-

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skewed,” said Science teacher Sarah Vasconcellos.

There does seem to be a consensus from girls on the campus that the dress code produces concerns about fairness.

“Hearing from friends too, the dress code is more against the way girls dress, that’s my only complaint. I feel like it’s a little unfair, and as a school I think we should try to be fair to every student here,” said senior Curren Yen. The dress code implies a double standard.

“Not all clothes look the same on everyone. I don’t really like it, I think it’s really hard to follow the rules of it. They’re so

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The consequence for being out of dress code has been changed from receiving demerits to no demerits by the administration faculty.

“Emails are sent to the student and their parents as a result of being out of dress code. The punishments would have to be the emails being sent, having conversations with students and conversations with families to get their support,” said freshman dean Erin Regua.

Even though the school doesn’t give demerits any-

See Dresscode page 5

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Hawai’i is where the heart is

By Katie Troske heavily to the decisions they Staff Writer opt for. or most students, home “I think the biggest factor is where the heart is, but for many is their major or if opportunities and college are they are interested in pursuing leading their hearts away from athletics,” Petko said. /H^HPǛP Many high schoolers are “You are introduced to a PU[YPN\LK I` [OL KPăLYLU[ SPML^OVSL KPăLYLU[ SPMLZ[`SL HUK style, unique experiences and have more opportunities and abundant opportunities life on even the ability to build more [OL THPUSHUK VăLYZ connections. You get to try “I think it depends on their new things you can’t do here,” individual interests. PersonElilai Petko, senior student ally, California is appealing said. to me because I Each year, the love the ocean, the number of students warmth, and enjoy i5IFSF EFàOJUFMZ leaving the island water polo. I know for schools on the that others are is a brain drain,” mainland increases, also interested in SLH]PUN /H^HPǛP HZ Kamakea-Young things like hiking or one of only nine states bouldering where to have a decreasing places like Colorado said. population. might intrigue them According to Midmore,” Petko said.

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comforts of home, and becoming more indepeendent,” Haas said.

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With the rules that are being set, it’s hard not to direct the dress code towards women because common attire for ^VTLU SHYNLS` KPăLYZ MYVT [OL way men dress.

“I would agree it is easier for male students to select items that are within fashion that Ä[ [OL KYLZZ JVKL [OHU P[ PZ MVY females. Even just looking on Amazon or walking in stores, it is hard because of societal norms, and I do think there is a disconnect between ‘boys’ attire and ‘girls’ attire,” said Regua.

“There’s a lot more options unavailable for females when limiting the dress code which is why I think it feels like it’s targeting them and why they tend to get dress-coded more

frequently,” said Math teacher Jason McEnerey.

McEnerey believes that fashion is a big thing, and women have a much larger variety in what they can choose to wear, yet guys’ wardrobe does not vary as much.

“They’re all about individuals and us expressing ourselves.

I think there’s a lot of people at our school that are into fashion, and we aren’t allowed to wear a lot of things. Fashion is a way of expressing ourselves and the dress code kind of stops that,” said Williams.

Williams believes that with the clothes and the fashion that’s popular now, it’s hard to buy clothes that apply to those rules. She does not like the TPKYPă Y\SL HUK ^PZOLZ P[ JV\SK be to a certain level on what you should be able to wear.

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“I understand why they can’t have completely free dress, but if it were up to me, I wouldn’t have a dress code. I can see when a student is dressed completely inappropriately and most people wouldn’t get to the point. To me, a crop top and shorts is not inappropriate, but it’s up to perspective,” said Choi.

no exception to brain drain.

“So a lot of those bright minds that could come back and really help our communities here are now sucked away to other communities, usually on America [the mainland],” Kamakea-Young said.

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Seniors cheer for their class in water balloon volleyball.

Brayson Sarae and Matthew Kurata pull Charis Kai across the park in a race against time.

Seniors Zachary Orr, Kika Morris, Tanner Query, Zoe PoralisSilva look outside of a bus window.

Reece Chong hops over Ethan Chang in a game of leap frog.

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According to Fashion Network, yellows, neutrals and greens are the colors of this fall season.

Fall Trends

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“This fall, I have been wearing jeans and sweats more than I ever do during the year,” freshman Noah Eldredge said.

“During fall, I’ve been wearing wide leg pants, comfy long sleeves, knit sweaters, hoodies, Dr. Martens and Steve Madden boots,” junior Hailey Fernandez said.

“When I think of fall ˌDYRUV , WKLQN RI DSSOH cinnamon and pumpkin spice,” junior Star Kim said.