Word on the Street: Lottery
By Kayla Valera | Staff Writer In light of the Powerball Lottery that is currently going on, what...
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Author: Kayla Valera
Word on the Street: Summer
By Kayla Valera | Staff Writer What did you do over summer break? Bless Angelica Dulluog Hometown:...
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KCC Professor Teaches Next Crop of Engineers, Scientists
BY KAYLA VALERA | STAFF WRITER Professor Aaron Hanai has taught in the departments of Physics,...
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Jatin Pandya
Jason Pandya is a first-year student at KCC who is planning to major in Information Technology (IT). His interest in this field stemmed from his experiences at Kaiser High School, having been in clubs like Maker Lab, where students would find spare computers and upgrade it to make them work. Pandya has always enjoyed computers and is excited for his Introduction to Computer Science (ICS) course this coming school year. For now, Pandya is working at the KCC bookstore for this summer as well as the following semester.
An interesting fact about Pandya is that he is the son of Professor Pandya, a chemistry teacher at KCC.
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Hidden Gem: Ethiopian Love
BY KAYLA VALERA | STAFF WRITER Tucked away in Chinatown along Smith Street, the only Ethiopian...
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Volunteers Gather for Kōkua Kalihi Valley Community Work Day
BY KAYLA VALERA | STAFF WRITER This past weekend on Saturday, July 15, the Kōkua Kalihi Valley...
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My Life as a Passenger
By Kayla Valera | Staff Writer In terms of getting around, I’ve only ever relied on being...
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Top 5 Meat and Ice Cream Substitutes of 2017
BY KAYLA VALERA | STAFF WRITER In recent trips to the grocery store, I’ve noticed that more...
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Lahela KauihanaLahela Kauihana is a first-year student at KCC and intends to major in Travel and Tourism. She’s worked in the tourism industry for a number of years, and currently is a reservationist and customer service specialist for the Maitai Catamaran which is operated by the Sheraton in Waikiki. The Maitai Catamaran docks at Waikiki Yacht Club next to Gray’s Beach. Lahela began to immerse herself in Japanese culture and language in 2011 while working in Waikiki, and more study of the language, coupled with a degree in Travel and Tourism will hopefully enable her to move overseas for work and future career opportunities. Growing up in large, multi-generational family in Waimanalo, Lahela at one point counted up to 30 family members living on a single property with a few different homes onsite. While she is invariably busy with full-time work and classes (most free time is dedicated to her studies), she maintains a strong work ethic and drive to succeed because of her family. Says Lahela, “it’s my nieces and nephews. The kids in my family drive me.” Her emoji-themed backpack was given to her by her nieces and nephews for her birthday, and came complete with with school supplies for her first semester at KCC.