According to an article published by the American Psychological Association, “less than 20 percent of U.S. teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 percent say they use social media every day.” These results are not surprising due to the increase of technological distractions like video games or …
With all of the uncertainty surrounding high school and what comes after, especially in the midst of a pandemic, students must find different ways to cope with their anxieties about the future. For some, this means finding activities that take their minds off of their troubles, providing a much needed break. On the other hand, …
High school offers many opportunities for teenagers to mature socially, albeit sometimes through awkward, newfound experiences. High school dating relationships promises much joy and fun but the stakes are high as there are risks—they may not work out as you hope. The Eagle Eye surveyed HBA high school students to find out their perspectives on dating …
For many centuries, the month of February has been a special time set aside for love. Today, Valentine's Day, commemorated on February 14, is filled with flamboyant romantic gestures, cheesy comedies, heart-shaped cookies and chocolates, lavish flower arrangements, and everything red, pink, or white. Displays of love are hard to miss at this time of …
In recent news, high profile athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have taken a break from competing to prioritize their physical and mental health. Although our HBA athletes do not participate in professional level sports, they still identify with similar pressures. With the additional stress of academic responsibilities, family expectations, college recruitment, and self-doubt, being …
Driving can seem daunting at first to new drivers, but the Eagle Eye reached out to veteran drivers—students and teachers—to get some advice that should help new drivers feel less intimidated. From advice on written tests and road tests, to driving on your own for the first time, here's what we found. Scheduling a driver’s …
It was June 9, 2021 in the early afternoon. Even with the overcast sky hiding the sun, there was a sense of hope in the air. The group yelled “land ho!” at the sight of a herd of bison, relief blanketing them as the week-long game of bison tag finally came to an end. They …
As adulthood draws near, students face a pressing dilemma: choosing a career path. Although the answer may be obvious to some, many teenagers and young adults struggle with the choice between following their heads and following their hearts. While the head calls for logical and practical career choices, the heart says their passions lie elsewhere. …
As the new year begins, so does the practice of making new year resolutions. While some people manage to check off items on their list, we tend to hear more about people who struggle with keeping their resolutions. As much as making resolutions can help us grow mentally and physically, they are also notorious for …
Over the winter break, the HBA boys varsity basketball team participated in the St. Louis Tourney, a pre-season tournament for Division 2 and Division 1-AA teams for high schools here on the island. There, the Eagles went undefeated, going 3-0 overall in the three-day tournament. The Eagles played against Kamehameha, Punahou, and Waialua High School, …
