Campus Life & Academics List

To reach their goals, students need more than talent. They need a change in mindset, how they approach their goals, and the responsibilities that come with all of this.

Lā Kūʻokoʻa began on November 28th, 1843, commemorating political recognition of the Hawaiian Kingdom’s sovereignty.

Queen Liliʻuokalani was here for Arbor Day and to witness one of Lahainaluna’s specialties: the throwing of poi.

Stories of the supernatural are unsurprisingly common among students and staff at Lahainaluna.

The Maui County fair is back for the first time since 2019. Lunas past and present identify with the fair...

To many students, school spirit has come to represent more than simple rivalry.

Lahainaluna has just concluded its 2025-2026 homecoming week after students of all grade levels came together.

Elections for Student Council are coming up but many students are unsure of what is happening. 

"If students don't feel like their voices will actually be heard...they may not be motivated to get involved.”

“...change the whole restroom so it would be all fixed. Like the toilets, the sinks, clean floors instead of mud and dirt."

The issue of trans rights closely connects to an important social and spiritual identity in Hawaiian culture. 

"They can't really pass laws and regulations, but they are the representative branch of school governance."

"I would never tell them a single thing about a single student in my classroom.”

"...the meaning of valedictorian means less with more and more people achieving that status.”

According to students, not all fountain water comes out the same. Some favorite fountains include H-Building, the Office, and the Gym.

"It's harder to get into schools in the states because of our education system here."

"Why now, when school is almost over? That’s ridiculous!"

Since 2020, educators and officials have accounted for low test scores by blaming the pandemic, but it’s been three years since then, and the problem is only getting worse.

"...he way that students park may be sort of haphazard and that might make it difficult for some kids to get in and out as well."

How much parental involvement is too much parental involvement?

It's a great day to bake cookies and show love to everyone, not just in romantic relationships.

I've used it before, mainly used it for like procrastination. I write down something fast and it writes something for me.

The problem gets worse when you consider Lahainaluna’s dwindling student population after the Lahaina fires.

As freshmen, we have four years ahead of us; as seniors, we face the entirety of our lives.

Are students playing or learning too much?

...there could be a chance that procrastination could be used in a good way.

Students discuss the 2024 election

“They’re high school students; I do not think they’re gonna answer them truthfully.”

A student looks down at a bright yellow blob of mac and cheese running into a chunky scoop of rice.

Keyla Jimenez investigates one source of student distraction on campus.

The Lahaina Wildfire on August 8th, 2023 delayed the opening of our school for weeks, leaving students with a difficult decision: transfer schools or wait and hope that Lahainaluna would soon open again.

“I don’t feel pressured at all, I’m a good person, not a delinquent like them,” said a Lahainaluna sophomore when asked whether they felt pressured to vape by others.

Following the Lahaina wildfire, Devyn Gruber, a senior at Lahainaluna High School, decided to “turn that grief into art.”

Jean Alternado asks if teacher absences impact student learning.

Trinity Guiza describes the huge ecological impact of one of Hawai'i's smallest creatures.

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