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A student weighs the risks and benefits of keeping TikTok on her phone in the few days before the app could be banned in the United States. The potential Sept. 15 ban, while of marginal importance to her, is getting TikTok’s employees feeling anxious and angry over President Trump’s crackdown. It means more potential job losses in an economy already soaring with unemployment and a national reckoning over what the Internet should be. Photo and caption by Virgil Lin 2020.

Students weigh the risks & benefits of TikTok

Virgil Lin, Photojournalism
September 14, 2020
Shoppers in Hawai'i wait for admission to Costco, clumped and in winding lines. Staff accepted a group of customers for every group that exited, minimizing panicked shopping and the potential spreading of the coronavirus. However, Costco lines, unlike those outside of stores like Whole Foods, do not have social distancing precautions. Honolulu reached 343 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths by April 10. Photo by Saara Chadwick.

Long lines at Costco

Saara Nicole Chadwick, Photojournalism
April 24, 2020
Clara Wu (12) created this poster for Mr. Mosher's Computer Art class during this period of social distancing and online learning. Students were told to look up work by the artist Shepard Fairey for inspiration. "I thought of vintage propaganda posters so I searched for those," Wu said. "I came across posters that had a color theme and used stripes to lead my eye to the focal point of the pieces. I thought to do something relevant to what is happening now and used the related colors of the American flag." Art courtesy of Clara Wu 2020. 

COVID-19: We Are Not Afraid

Ka Leo Staff, Graphics & Illustrations
April 8, 2020
The paddling races come to an end as the Boys Varsity competitors make their way to the starting line for their Na Opio half-mile race, hoping to become this year's champions on Feb. 22 at Ke’ehi Lagoon. Photo by Zohar McMillan-Zilberman.

Na Opio Paddling Championships

Zohar McMillan-Zilberman, Photojournalism
March 20, 2020
Victor Siu (11), Jose Siliezar (11), Duke Whitney (11) and Athena Huynh (11) sell nachos to raise money for Chess Club. Photo by Annyssa Troy 2020.

Food Fest raises money for Kalani clubs

Annyssa Troy, Photojournalism
February 24, 2020
Kalani's Varsity swim and diving team wait at the gate in the Hawaiian terminal at Honolulu International Airport for their Thursday, Feb. 13 morning flight to Maui for the Swimming & Diving Hawai'i State Championship meet this weekend. The Kalani Girls' team won the OIA Championships on Jan. 25, unseating Kaiser and ending their rival's decade-long reign. Seventeen athletes will compete for gold this weekend: Mandarine Chyba-Rabeendrar, Kalani Decker, Reina Dreyer, Rayne Duhaylonsod, Gessica King, Andrew Lee, Lin Meyers, Jonah Kamakura, Tenley Reha, Aaron Sakai, Sage Minato, Taiga Sakai, Paulina Ruelas, Dylan Tran, Cienna Toyofuku , Riki Watanabe, and Abigayle Vendiola. Photo courtesy of Lin Meyers 2020.

Swimming & Diving to Maui for States!

Lin Meyers, Photojournalism
February 13, 2020
Audrey Tang is an English I and English III teacher at Kalani High School. Growing up in Hawaii Kai and Kaimuki, Ms. Tang wanted to pursue a teaching career close to home. Kalani High School stood out because of its location, a mix between Hawaii Kai and Kaimuki. Beyond career activities, Ms. Tang enjoys connecting with friends and her environment through outdoor activities like hiking. However, she also enjoys reading fantasy novels like the Ranger’s Apprentice, a series she and her sister share a love for. Photo by Saara Nicole Chadwick 2020.

Around Campus: Audrey Tang

Saara Nicole Chadwick, Photojournalism
January 28, 2020
C-23 Mrs. Klein. Photo by Starr Asuncion 2019.

Kalani Door-Decorating Contest!

Starr Asuncion, Photojournalism
December 19, 2019
Statues of Santa and Mrs. Claus sit by the Honolulu Town Hall, drawing huge crowds.  The Honolulu City Lights festival takes place in downtown Honolulu by the City Hall, Hawaii State Library and the Frank F. Fasi Civic grounds. Every year, the festival attracts tourists and locals from all across the island from Dec. 7 through Jan. 1. Photo by Zohar McMillan-Zilberman 2019.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus draw crowds

Zohar McMillan-Zilberman, Photojournalism
December 19, 2019
Winner Kathy Tosh’s “Work With What You’ve Got” wreath won the overall “Best in Show” prize, receiving the 2019 Mayor’s Holly Award of $200. Part of Honolulu’s 2019 City Lights, the 34th Annual Holiday Wreath Contest is held in the Lane Gallery of Honolulu Hale, Downtown. Displayed from Dec. 7 - 31, the contest awarded winners with prize money ranging from $25-$200. Divisions included Adult, Youth, and this year’s “Holiday Hale” Theme Category. Photo by Liahna Sedillo 2019.

Best In Show at 2019 Honolulu City Lights

Liahna Sedillo, Photojournalism
December 19, 2019
“I love Spirit Week because it’s more fun to see other people dress as lunatics,” Jonah Sablan (11) said. Sablan has dressed up every day and tops off today's outfit with an ironic “Bah Humbug” hat. Photo by Kacie Huang 2019.

Kalani celebrates the holidays with Winter Spirit Week!

Kacie Huang, Photojournalism
December 19, 2019
Ikaika Nishitomi referees a wrestling match on Mat 3 between wrestlers from Mililani (wearing gold on his left shoulder) and Campbell (wearing orange on his thigh) on Dec. 7 at Kalani High School. In the background, two Mililani coaches yell shots to their school’s wrestler, watching him drive his opponent for a pin. The Kalani Falcons hosted this season’s first wrestling tournament. Thirty-one Falcons participated: 17 junior varsity players and 14 varsity players. For this Round Robin tournament, wrestlers competed in three rounds per match. High schools participating in the competitions take turns hosting the winter sport’s nearly weekly Saturday events. If you’re interested in supporting Kalani’s wrestling team, visit the school’s athletics website for the tournament schedule. Photo & caption by Saara Nicole Chadwick.

Wrestling kicks off at Kalani Gym

Saara Nicole Chadwick, Photojournalism
December 16, 2019
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