Over the summer, Hawaii Baptist Academy made changes to the Student Handbook regarding hairstyles and cell phone usage. Concerning hairstyles, the handbook now states that boys are no longer allowed to have “undercuts styles that abruptly go from long on the top to shaven on the side” and that dyed or highlighted hair must be …
Back in 1990, television was the norm, and newspaper and FM/AM radio—not Internet radio—were still going strong. Then came the Internet, and with it, the revolutionization of media. Today, the Internet is so widely used that it has become the primary way many people communicate. Everywhere you look, there is bound to be someone on …
The word “work” does not always excite or interest the young adult population of this century. Over this summer break, some students from HBA left their favorite Hawaii beaches and entered the business world and its office spaces. Whether they dedicated themselves to unpaid internships, paid jobs, or volunteer assignments, these students got a glimpse …
“Summer is a time for students to explore, relax and express themselves freely,” said senior adviser and counselor Tara Gruspe. At the start of this past summer break, senior Jason Lau looked forward to having the freedom to indulge himself without worrying about the school's dress code. Lau’s fashion identity plays a huge part in …
Buy your tickets and get to work on your cosplay because on September 18, Comic Con arrives in Honolulu for the first time with amazing artists, celebrities, and more. For the uninitiated, Comic Con is a social event in which thousands of people gather to celebrate comic books and pop culture. Comic Con is definitely …
While school offers you a long and agonizing year of essays, math equations, projects, and deadlines, summer gives you only one deadline to worry about: the date and time that you need to have your bags packed and passport in hand. Some HBA students turned into world travelers this summer as they embarked on adventures …
A world traveler, a secretly talkative alumni, a hardcore outdoorsman, and a seasoned athlete walk into school on the first day of the school year... While this may seem like the beginning of a bad joke, it’s actually a description of the four new teachers on the high school campus. HBA welcomes Michelle Hendrick (Social …
Last Thursday, the senior class of 2015 spent their last day at HBA finishing exams, eating lunch at the administrative offices, and saying goodbye to the school at the senior send off. Seniors dressed in formal wear to attend a luncheon provided by the school at the administrative office's historic property on Wylie Street. Near …
The following interviews of the 2015-2016 student council officers were conducted by Shannon Mau (SM) to delve deeper into the personalities and tastes of the student government for next year. Isabel Wiemken (President) SM: What is your favorite color? IW: Green and yellow because they’re bright and easter-like. I like easter. SM: Apples or Oranges?? …
As the school year ends, students begin to consider applying for part time summer jobs. For many juniors, working a summer job is a new and mysterious step toward adulthood. On the other hand, many seniors have worked part time jobs last summer and some have even continued working throughout the school year. Seniors Mikayla Mau, Amelia …
