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Opinion: High Graduation, Low Excellence
Lahainaluna believes in “excellence and equity in education,” but as our proficiency rates reach new lows, and the majority do not pass their AP exams, it’s time we turn this belief into something more. Students are being asked to strive for excellence, but can Lahainaluna provide it? As I previously reported in March of this year, “From the 2020-2021 to the 2023-2024 school years, Lahainaluna students' proficiency rates in math and reading dropped. Math declined from 14 pe
Keyla Jimenez
Nov 53 min read


Maui Prep Lawsuit Unfolds, Transferred Students Question School's Morality
September 2nd 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Hawai’i filed a lawsuit against Maui Prep claiming that the school has engaged in unfair business practices and misrepresented its commitment to “Live Aloha,” while it excluded transgender students. Recently transferred Luna's from Maui Prep are questioning the school’s sustainability and morality. The ACLU of Hawaii Legal Director, Wookie Kim, states: “The school’s stance has no place here. Hawaiʻi has a long h
Coleman Riddell and Keiko Wegner
Oct 153 min read


Homecoming Week Competitiveness Creates Tension, Division
Homecoming week began with the promise of friendly competition and shows of school spirit. It ended after a series of Social media posts, vandalism, and accusations.
Christopher Apilado
Oct 13 min read


"We’ve never held hands"
It's important to acknowledge what your feelings are in a relationship.
Kaia
Oct 12 min read


New And Improved School Lunches Have Lowered But Not Eliminated Food Waste
The problem is not just that students waste the food on their trays. Students arenʻt picking up lunches that have been prepared for them, so the cafeteria staff must throw it away.
Grayson Guzman
Aug 293 min read


New Po'okela Class A Balancing Act for StuCo Members
This school year, student council members are navigating a new system with a combined poʻokela class, a change that has brought both...
Ashlee Hufalar
Aug 293 min read


Schedule Mix Up Starts Year in Confusion for Early College Students
Unexpected schedule changes confused students and threatened an AP class cancellation.
Kristina Meguro
Aug 253 min read
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