Career Pathways

Sports Anchor: Steven Uyehara

It's almost like a job for an adrenaline-junkie. Just to be able to say that you did all that you did - that's HUGE.

Entrepreneur: Brooke Israel

Fulfillment, enjoyment, and the 'warehouse workout.'

Med-Tech: Ernest Pasion

Who knew being a med-tech could be so fascinating? Besides doctors and nurses, who work at the hospitals? Did you know that med-techs can be fascinating? Ernest Pasion didn't even know such a profession existed when he started his journey beyond high school.

Architect: Salli Morita

Creating things that no one has ever seen, that no one else thought could be produced.

Veterinary Technician: Darin Padula

Darin has had his share of ups and downs and dry spells between jobs. he's had quite an adventure getting to where he's at now.

Teacher: Robin Kitsu

Robin's projects demand energy, dedication, and commitment. And his students energetically follow his lead.

Aeronautical Petroleum Specialist: Matthew Werts

Serving with honor in the harshest conditions. 'Anything worth having is hard to get'.

Pilot: Stefanie Lee

First Lieutenant Stefanie Lee pilots the Hawaii Air National Guard's KC-135R. If you think driving a humongous gas tank lorry on the H-1 freeway is scary, it takes guts to take the Stratotanker into the air and link it up to another aircraft to refuel midair.

Sports

RAM Upgrade 2.5

Coach Salanoa knows a little something about upgrading student athletes both on and off the playing field.

College

Hawaii: Work or College?

Graduation is coming — sooner than you think — so what's next?

Feature Profiles

Feature Profile: Bryan Clay

The challenging physical and spiritual journey from Kaneohe 'problem kid' to Olympic silver medalist.

Mini Profiles

Christopher Solusod: Summer Buddie

The Summer Buddies program radically changed this former bookworm. It could happen to you, too!

Mini Profile: Nikita Mendonca

A personal transformation from 'shy and inhibited' to 'confident and capable'.

Editorials & Articles

Volunteer Opportunities for Animal Lovers in Hawaii

'Volunteering is a soulful experience, full of surprises and adventure.'

Life is About Making Choices

U'ilani Young offers words of wisdom from a tough life.

Health

Capsulitis: A Common Cause of "Swimmer's Shoulder"

Avoid this painful and all too common problem through these key tips.

Teen Issues

Battling the Bulge

The battle against teen obesity demands Hawaii's attention.

Depression

A disease that can literally ruin one's life.

Depression in Children

Only in the past two decades has depression in children been taken very seriously. Older children may sulk, get into trouble at school, be negative, grouchy, and feel misunderstood.

School Spirit

When did teenage enthusiasm take a turn for the worst?

Time Management

Planning ahead goes a long way for Kaiser senior Janice Jensen.