A Midlifer’s Guide to College: Why Honest Journalism Must Prevail
On March 16, The New York Times published an opinion piece by Yale professor Meghan O’Rourke...
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Category: Opinions
Opinion: Put the KCC Farmers Market On Your Bucket List
The KCC Farmers Market attracts visitors and tourists from all around the island. (Photo by Bowen...
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A Midlifer’s Guide To College: What I Would Have Done Differently
When I burned out in my early 30s and left my job, I had no other skills or degree to fall back on. Walking away from a steady salary into a world of entrepreneurship and “gigs” made me see how hard the “real world” was without formal education.
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A Midlifer’s Guide to College: Why Go Back to School?
For over a year, I ran the idea of going back to school past friends. It would take me eight years if I went part-time. By the time I earned my BA I’d be 51 years old, I’d accrue years of debt and there’d be no guarantee on the other side of finding a job I loved that paid well. “You don’t need it,” they’d say. “You’re already in the industry.”
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Opinion: Want to Slay 2025? Ask Yourself These 8 Questions
Did you know that you can achieve your goals by simply writing down when, where and how you are planning to implement them? According to 94 different studies on goal implementation, creating intentions that define how you will achieve your goals is what leads to goal success. Are you ready to slay 2025?
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Yes, Japanese People Really Feast on KFC for Christmas
Discover how a global fast-food chain became essential to Japan’s Christmas celebrations, offering...
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Opinion: The Holidays Aren’t for Everyone
The closest I’ll get to having a tree is visiting Christmas Tree park in Kaimukī. (Photo by Sarah...
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WOTS: Best Advice from a Teacher
By Makayla Dilliner | Staff Writer Word on the Street: What is best piece of advice a teacher has...
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Imie Rose ZaluagaImie came to Hawai‘i from Cagayan de Oro City, in the Philippines, two years ago. She started school last fall, and is taking general education courses at the moment. Her sister owns a care home, and she currently works as a Certified Nurse Assistant — CNA — there, helping to take care of three patients. The job experience has motivated Imie to further her studies and pursue a career in nursing. However, the 23-year old believes "it is really hard to get into nursing school". In her free time, she enjoys the beautiful hikes and beaches on the island. Her favorite is Lanikai beach, in Kailua.