Category: Campus Opinions

Tips on Thriving as a 1st-Generation College Student

Micah Tutuvanu graduated from Moanalua High School and enrolled at KCC as a first-generation...

Julius Laurentius (right), the secretary of Student Congress, meets with a student during the...

KCC chancellor candidate Charles Sasaki laughs with audience members before beginning his open...

Lama Library has all the resources a student could want when it comes to studying. (Photo by...

The ʻŌhiʻa Cafeteria is a quiet, calm place to study with a fantastic ocean view. (Photo by...

By Theran Galisa| Staff Writer This past Friday, May 14, Kapi’olani Community College hosted...

by Nicklas Matsumoto | Staff Writer Today marks the beginning of the last week of the semester,...

By Theran Galisa | Staff Writer When the COVID-19 vaccine was first introduced I was very...

Kiki Heacook
About to graduate this semester, 29 year old Kiki Heacook is a Liberal Arts major from Kāneʻohe. After KCC, she plans to transfer over to UH Mānoa to study Chinese in order to become a cryptic linguist. "They make a lot of money," Heacook laughed, "Same pay as engineers, but a lot less stressful schooling." Heacook has an 11 year old child who is her main focus in life, aside from finishing school. She was forced to work during her kid's early years, unable to concentrate fully on her own education because of an inconsistent schedule. Now, she's able to continue full-time and is nearly done here at KCC. In her free time, Heacook enjoys working out at 24 Hour Fitness, spending time with her kid, or, as a massage therapist, helping out people.