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1May Day: The Thought, The Wish, The PurposeBy Tyler Sakamoto 20
and Emma Zheng 20
The CMS May Day program was held on Thursday, April 30th in the
Hemmeter Fieldhouse Gym.
May Day is a tradition in Hawaii that started during the 1920s
and 30s. It was officially established as a holiday in 1928. May
Day is a celebration of the Hawaiian culture and the aloha
spirit.
The May Day Program is a Punahou annual tradition that has
around for 50 years.
The first Holoku pageant was directed by Dave Eldredge in 1965.
A few years later, May Day was added to the Junior School.
Leilehua Utu and Laulia Ah-Wong directed this years program.
They also directed May Day last year.
May Day is a tradition celebrated annually at Punahou, and
consists of
many performances, each with unique songs and dances. One of the
dances performed at May Day was a faculty dance. About 20-30
teachers from CMS came together to perform a song.
Middle school teachers started dancing at May Day last year, and
are continuing to dance this year as well. The teachers wanted to
honor the late Ka'au McKenney and decided to make this a tradition
to remember him and his love for Hawaiian culture, stated Ms.
Saito.
Ms. Saito and seventh grade Social Studies teacher Mrs.
Graves-Grantham taught hula to the teachers that performed at this
years May Day.
The teachers danced to the song Kaleleonalani, which was
choreographed by Ms. Stephanie Lum Yee from Grade 3 and Kumu Emma
McGuire from the Academy.
It was also the same mele and hula that teachers performed at
the Academy Holoku performance.
The teachers started practicing for their performance in the
beginning of April.
All of us have love for Hawaiian culture, commented Mrs.
Saito.
In this issue:May Day King and Queen 2What is Plagiarism? 4Class
of 2019 Memories 7Get Some Sleep 10Funny Things to Ask Siri 12Aloha
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2May Day King And QueenBy Allyson Kwong 20and David Melzack
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The May Day theme was Ka Mana`o, Ka `I`ini, a Me Ka Makia, which
means The Thought, the Wish, the Purpose. This theme was to honor
our Kupuna, who have helped us in many ways.
Auana and Kahiko hula dances were performed. Pomai Ogata 19, who
was the May Day queen wore the crown flower because they were one
of Lili`uokalanis favorite flowers. The crown flower connects to
the song that Pomai danced, Kaulana Na Pua, a song written for
Queen Lili`uokalani.
My friends, family, kumu, and all the people who supported me
are my reasons for auditioning to be queen, says Pomai Ogata.
Pomai holds the honor of representing Punahou school in the May
Day tradition. This was Pomais first year of being queen, but it
was not her first year participating in May Day.
Pomai was also a princess representing Kaho`olawe in 6th grade,
and a princess representing the island of Hawaii in 7th grade.
Pomai spends a lot of her time on May Day, but she likes to do
other things too.
There are many things that I like to do outside of May Day.
Those things include Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Paddling, surfing,
skateboarding, hiking, camping, piano, hula, going to the beach,
and many other things. But most of all, I enjoy spending time with
friends and family, stated Pomai.
Our middle school May Day king was Marist Liufau 19 who holds
the honor of representing himself and his family during May Day.
Marist was a King in a May Day program at his old school.
Participants rehearsed in the gym once a week to practice.
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Pomai Ogata dances to Kaulana Na Pua
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3May Day King and Queen continued from page 2
Marist enjoys playing sports, and he trains regularly to become
a better athlete. Sports are the biggest thing I do outside of May
Day and I continue to try and use my time wisely as I am busy most
times,states Marist.
The May Day king was chosen by the May Day queen. I wanted to be
king because I was asked and I knew it would be a great experience
leaving my middle school year, Marist says.
May Day is an important tradition because it honors our Hawaiian
background. As a Punahou student, the opportunity to participate in
this Punahou tradition is a treasured memory, states Pomai.
Steroids Alex Grossman 20
Over 1,000,000 athletes have taken performance enhancing drugs,
according to a study in 2014 by www.dea.gov.
Steroid use can be traced back to the 1930s. There are many
different types of steroids. One of the most common is EPO. Many
people think steroids are cool but they have many side effects
Historically, the synthetic testosterone helped men produce
hormones for normal growth. In 1940s during the war it was
discovered that the artificial testosterone could be used to gain
weight and strengthen the soldier's performance. When the war was
over. Athletes began to see how valuable this new thing could be.
In 1956 Dr. Zeigler created a similar drug now know as anabolic
steroids. Soon after Olympic athletes started using the new
steroid. The Olympic committee of 1975 banned the use of all
steroids in Olympic competitions. There are many types of side
effects and risks when you take steroids. Some are unattractive
like acne but also there are life threatening ones like liver and
kidney disease. Lance Armstrong, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez
were caught for using performance enhancing drugs. Lance Armstrong
is an American former professional cyclist. He won the Tour de
France a record seven consecutive times between 1999 and 2005
before being
disqualified from those races and banned from competitive
cycling for life because of blood doping. If you even think about
steroids remember the consequences that come with it.
The Teen CarSky Shimabukuro 20
Car accidents are the number one cause in teen fatalities,
according to www.cnn.com.
8% of car accidents are caused by teens who are usually driving
while using their phone. In 2012 there were 2,823 teenage car
accidents. This is why the new Chevy Malibu is in development.
This car is geared for teens. Parents can program a speed limit
for the car and set boundaries on where the child can go. If they
go too far then a text will be sent to their parents and the teen
driver. The car can also inform parents where the teen is and how
fast they are driving. The car keeps track of how many forward
brake warnings it makes and how many forward avoidance brakes it
does. The car keeps track of how far the teen has driven and has a
stability control. It can also notify
parents if their teen has been racing, slamming on their brakes,
or even when they get to school. Did you know most modern cars have
a black box that records how the driver has been driving in case of
an accident? This new technology will insure the safety of many
amateur teens. Is this a smart idea or will it ruin my privacy? I
think that this is a good idea because this car could save many
lives.
If you dont want to have it you could choose not to. Alex
Grossman says I think it will ruin your privacy. What if
youre doing something naughty and you dont want anybody to know?
This decision should be up to the parents. Most parents would
probably say yes because they love their kid and they want them to
be safe.. I think that showing where you are is a little bit too
much. The speed control is the most important part that will save
the most lives. What do you think about this new
technology?Sources:www.edgarsnyder.comwww.cnn.com/studentnews
8% of car accidents are caused by teens who are usually driving
while using their phone.
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4What is Plagiarism? By Sky Shimabukuro 20
What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is stealing someone's words or
ideas and using them as your own without citing it. It is pretty
much just like stealing except with words or ideas.
One out of every three high school students plagiarize off the
internet for their assignments. Plagiarizing has consequences that
could change your life.
But students are not the only ones who plagiarize.
The Hunger Games is widely popular book by Suzanne Collins that
sold 27.7 million copies according Publishers Weekly. Many fans of
the Japanese book Battle Royale by Koushun Takami accused Collins
of plagiarizing the plot of the book. In The Hunger Games, where
teens are forced to fight each other controlled by an evil
government. Battle Royale has a similar central plot. The teens
have mentors, and the mentors in the two movies are very alike.
Vice President Joe Biden was forced to withdraw from the 1988
presidential election because of plagiarism, while attending
Syracuse University, states New York Times.
Plagiarism comes with consequences according to
www.ithenticate.com. Usually someone will have to pay the person
they copied a certain fine. They may also be sued and the person
they copied will get credit for whatever was copied. There are also
legal
repercussions. A person who violates copyright laws can be sued
and even serve a prison sentence.In middle school you may have to
redo the assignment, your grade might be
lowered, you might fail the assignment or get no credit for the
assignment.
Some schools have a zero tolerance policy for those who break
the honor code. Plagiarism can lead to suspension or expulsion from
school.
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams were fined 7.3 million for
plagiarism because Blurred Lines was to close to Got to Give up by
Marvin Gaye.
CMS Middle students were asked what they knew about
plagiarism.
Copying someone's ideas and stating it as your own. Yes, when I
was little I would plagiarize because I didn't know what I was
doing, Ally Kwong 20.
Tyler Sakamoto 20 comments, Plagiarism is copying what someone
has said without giving credit.I've probably plagiarized before,
but not intentionally.
The best way to figure out if you are plagiarizing work is to
ask yourself, Did I come up with this original idea, or did I base
this on someone elses work?
If you answered the latter, then you need to cite your work,
otherwise, you are most definitely plagiarizing.
3 Books All Middle Schoolers Must ReadBy Leila Loose 20
These 3 books are usually categorized as adult stories, but I
believe every middle schooler should read them all. They are
exceptional books and should keep you intrigued. You will be glad
you
read them.
Animal Farm by George Orwell- This book may sound like a
children's story, but it is written in a way that appeals to all
ages. In the story, the pigs, horses, cows, and all farm animals on
the Manor farm take over and drive the humans out. They then
proceed to run the farm in a diplomatic society, but you must read
it to find out
what problems theyll face.
Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway- Even as a more adult
book, this novel is a must-read for advanced readers. Especially
for seventh graders, to follow up on the Resiliency advisory unit.
In the fictional story, an old Cuban fisherman must catch a fish in
order to survive. When he finally catches a marlin, he faces three
days fighting the fish as it pulls his boat out to sea. The man
never gives up which makes this story a work of resilience.
Men Who Stare at Goats by Ron Ronson- This novel tells the true
story of a secret unit in the U.S. army that attempts to make their
soldiers walk through walls, become invisible, and even stop a
goats heart with nothing but their minds. These stories of super
humans get a great laugh from all readers and starts out with a
bang, or maybe a smack.
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52015 Poster ContestBy Ally Kwong 20
The Bishop Learning Center in Case Middle School held its annual
poster contest. This poster contest has been going on for 3 years,
according to Mrs. Silva. This contest was open to students from
grades fifth to eighth grade.
The poster contest started at the beginning of March and ended
on April 10. Participants drew an original picture of a book
cover.
The book you chose should be a book that interests you, comments
Mrs. Silva.
The BLC holds the poster contest in order to promote interest in
reading good books, according to Mrs. Silva. Punahou also wants to
get kids involved with books in a fun way. This poster contest is a
fun way to not only get you involved in reading, but a great way to
let your artistic side out.
The first place winners were Leila Omidyar 19 and Kayla Zhang
21. Leilas book was The Battle for Wondla, by Tony DiTerlizzi, and
Kaylas book was Sea of Shadows by Kelley Armstrong.
The second place winners were Maia Knox 20, and Shea Noland 22.
Maias book was Let It Snow, by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and
Lauren Myracle. Sheas book was Peter and the Starcatchers, by Dave
Barry and Ridley Pearson.
The third place winners were Charlene Abanes19, and Maeve
Lathrop 21. Abanes book was Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, and Maeves
book was The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien.
The honorable mention winners were Saylor Brainard 19, Megan
Buras 19 and Laura Lyn Tan 19. Saylors book was FableHaven by
Brandon Mull, Megans book was Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare,
and Laura Lyns book was
Warrior Battle of the Clans by Eric Hunter.
The honorable mention winners for the fifth and sixth grade
category are Liana Burke, Penina Vaimaona, and Amelia Waimtraub.
Lianas book was Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, Peninas book was
Smile by Faina Telgemeier, and Amelias book was Mockingjay by
Suzanne Collins.
Congratulations to all of the poster contest winners and
participants.
Youtube is Becoming a Career OptionBy Leila Loose 20
Everyone has been on YouTube at least occasionally, whether its
just to find out more information on a school project or possibly
obsessively watching every one of your favorite YouTubers videos.
The point is, YouTube is a big part of everyones life. For some
people, it is their life. These people have made YouTube their
career, like Lilly Singh, Jenna Marbles, or Ryan Higa.
The amazing thing about YouTube is that anyone can make it their
career, you dont need to get a job interview or compete with people
for a position to become a YouTuber. All you need to do is make a
YouTube account and upload a video and you can consider yourself a
YouTuber.
Most people dont think its possible to make money on YouTube.
Some people almost believe that getting money on
YouTube is reserved for a special group of people. But its not.
Anyone can make money on YouTube.
You cant just upload a video and expect to get money though. You
have to make sure ads are before, during, or in the middle of your
videos. The amount of money you get is determined by the number of
people that view your ads, and you get even more money if someone
clicks on the ad. Now you know to do your favorite youtubers a
favor and click on the ads before their videos!
If you want to have a career on YouTube, the first thing to do
is make a video worth watching. Then, hope it gets viral.
But you should always make sure you have a career back up
plan.
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6What is Easter Truly About?Ally Kwong 20
Easter Sunday is a great holiday to relax and have fun with
family and friends. Although we know Easter as the holiday with
candy and eggs, that is not what it is really about.
Easter originated from the resurrection of Christ, states
History.com. Easter is supposed to be the most important holiday in
the Christian religion. Some sources say the Easter comes from
Eostre. Eostre is the Teutonic goddess of spring and fertility.
Others say that Easter is the Latin term Hebdomada, or White
Week. This represents the people who donned white clothing for
being baptized. This holiday is one of the holiest holidays in the
year.
Over many years, Easter has evolved. We now commercialize this
holiday in order to sell candy, decorations, dyes, and more, states
History.com.
The tradition of colorful eggs originated from Poland or the
Ukraine, according to FactMonster. com. They would usually paint
their
eggs silver or gold, using wax to decorate it. A bunny or hare
symbolized fertility, that is why we have an Easter Bunny.
Many traditions were formed around Easter eggs. Persians,
Ancient Egyptians, and Romans used eggs during spring festivals.
Eggs are a symbol of new life, confirms History.com. Easter egg
hunts and egg rolls still live on to this day, according Fact
Monster. com.
Online SchoolingBy Emma Zheng 20
What is online schooling? According to Google Dictionary, they
are virtual schools that have been integrated into public schools.
Its a place where students sit in computer labs and do their work
online. In other situations, students can be completely
home-schooled, or they can take any combination of
public/private/home-schooling and online classes. Studies have
shown that homeschooled students repeatedly outperform their
schooled peers on standardized
tests, regardless of a parent's level of formal education.
Online course can give the student the opportunity to plan their
own study time for the day rather than the other way around.
Student can study whenever is their peak energy, either earlier or
later in the day. They can always attend by participating on
discussion boards or in chat sessions, turn in their work on time,
and watch lectures or read materials. Online schooling provides a
more comfortable learning environment, according to Open Education
database (OBED). Students wont have to fight traffic, wake up early
to go to class, or miss important family time. Cafi Cohen -- author
of And What About College? How Homeschooling Leads to Admission to
the Best Colleges and Universities, spent two full days observing
public school classes. During those days, she kept track of
administrative time versus on-task time. On-task time is roughly
defined as students really doing something - reading, writing,
listening to lectures, etc. Cohen discovered that less than one
hour out of each six-hour school day was spent on-task. The main
part of the day was spent on administrative duties: taking
attendance, collecting homework and reports, making announcements,
passing out supplies, preparing for activities, cleaning up, and
discipline - perhaps the biggest time-waster of all.
Sources:www.oedb.org/ilibrarianwww.worldwidelearn.comwww.study.com/
Dyeing eggs to celebrate Easter is a favorite activity for many
students.
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7The Courier interviewed the Class of 2019 about their middle
school memories and what they are looking forward to in the
Academy. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 and best of luck in
the Academy.
My favorite 8th grade event would probably have to be going to
CampI will miss being able to easily meet with everyone and having
(mostly) the same schedules as other peopleI look forward to
learning so much more in the academy and all of the new paths that
are opened for us during school and outside of school!Kai DurkinI
think the one thing I'll miss most about middle school is the team
spaces. You get to see the same people for school the year and get
to know them. In the Academy, you probably won't be able to see
your friends as often.I will be looking forward to the wide range
of classes offered. You can join a class to try something new or to
get better at something you do.Nyah Manuel
My favorite 8th grade event was probably the camp. Being able to
spend three days with your friends from your teamspace was really
fun. I think I'll miss the small, compact schedule and teamspace.
Everything in middle school was isolated and very small. The
communities were small and everyone got to know each other
relatively quickly. Also, the area isn't as daunting and teeming
with choices as the academy. I'll also miss the linear schedules
too. I liked having a precise, accurate, and established schedule.
Honestly... I'm not sure what to look forward to. I am looking
forward to the extra time but I already know that I'm gonna spend
my breaks working on homework rather than hanging out with my
friends and such. I can also look forward to new classes... But I'm
pretty sure that new classes bring along also new grades and
pressure to stay on top of everything and submit quality work.Aaron
Kakazu
My favorite 8th event was going to camp Mokule'ia. Some of the
things that I will miss about middle school are the great staff
that have always supported me and helped me to keep moving forward
during my school year. Thanks to them so much.I am looking forward
to the academy buffet!Falcon Kaumatule
I think that I will miss the middle school community the most
because, here I feel very protected and there is always people
looking out for you. I will also miss having a supervisor, because
I feel like Dr. Komori always helped me with my problems. And
lastly, I will miss lunch because in middle school there is a set
time period for lunch, which is usually a time when I get to see
all my friends at the same time, but next year, it will be harder
to get together for lunch and see each other more, because of the
schedules.In academy, I am looking forward to the freedom, because
I feel that it can challenge me and make me more responsible. And
as part of freedom, I like that we can do what we want with our
breaks and it can give me more time to work on homework.Julia
Kuba
My favorite 8th grade event would probably be the two night stay
at camp Mokuleia, because it allowed me to really bond with my
peers while learning and having fun at the beach. I also
extremelyloved the activities we had their like flashlight tag and
other night activities.Some things I will miss about middle school
would probably be team space setups, since they are a great place
to stay in and listen to announcements. In the Academy, I will be
definitely be looking forward to the freedom of roaming around in
academy, as well as the new class room setups rather than having
them close together in one building.Preston Ku
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8CLASS OF 2019
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9You have brains in your head.You have feet in your shoes.You
can steer yourselfany direction you choose.You're on your own. And
you know what you knowAnd YOU are the guy who'll decide where to
go.
Oh The Places Youll Go by Dr. Seuss
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10
Benefits of Sleep1) One benefit of sleeping is lowering your
chances for heart diseases but that takes years to develop with
lack of sleep. But according to one website, a shift in your
sleeping patterns can give you blood glucose levels which is a sign
of pre-diabetic.
2) Less pain is the second benefit of sleep. Sleep wont stop you
from getting hurt but it can help you recover. Getting sleep has
shown to (in some cases) supplement medicine for pain.
3) Improving your memory is the third benefit of sleeping.
During your sleep you can strengthen your memory. When you sleep,
you review what you have done when you were awake. This will help
you learn faster whether it is mental or physical.
4) The fourth benefit is creativity. Next time you are having
writers block or cant think of anything to draw just sleep on it.
When you sleep the brain seems to reorganize your memories then put
them back together, which could be the result of creativity.
5) Being happier is another benefit of sleep. Getting a poor
amount of sleep is shown to ruin your day. You're more likely to be
cranky or snappy to people when youre not getting enough sleep.
Sources:www.healthysleep.med
Get Some Sleep-Its Good For YouBy David Melzack 20
Nine and a half hours is the amount of time suggested for a
teenager to sleep. But how many teenagers actually get the required
amount of sleep?The Courier interviewed students about their
sleeping habits. Tyler Sakamoto 19 said "Um I go to sleep around 11
on school nights. I like going to sleep late at night when I'm
binge watching YouTube but then I hate it in the morning when I'm
really sleepy because I didn't get enough sleep." I usually get
about seven hours of sleep on school nights. Most school nights I
go to sleep at 10:30, and wake up in the morning at 5:30. I dont
think I get enough sleep because Im tired during the day, says
Jamie Shimamoto 19.
I usually always sleep within the range of 9 and 10 oclock and
wake up at 6 during school nights. I make-up sleep over the
weekends, usually going to bed at 8 or 9 and waking up at 7 a.m,
comments Sydnie Maiava 19.
I normally get around 8 hours of sleep, it seems like a lot, but
often times during the day I get very tired, states Misha Tasaka
19. When you dont get enough sleep you cant focus right, can lead
to other diseases and an even age your skin faster. Your mind is
not as sharp when its not fully rested. Your attention span becomes
small too. Not sleeping for the full nine hours can also lead to
heart disease, stroke, heart failure and even diabetes according to
www.web.md. Lack of sleep causes your body to release hormonal
stress, which breaks down skin collagen. Collagen is the layers of
skin on your body. So the next time you have a choice between
Netflix and sleep...choose sleep.
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Online SchoolingBy Emma Zheng 20
What is online schooling? According to Google Dictionary, they
are virtual schools that have been integrated into public schools.
Its a place where students sit in computer labs and do their work
online. In other situations, students can be completely
home-schooled, or they can take any combination of
public/private/home-schooling and online classes. Studies have
shown that homeschooled students repeatedly outperform their
schooled peers on standardized tests, regardless of a parent's
level of formal education.
Online course can give the student the opportunity to plan their
own study time for the day rather than the other way around.
Student can study whenever is their peak energy, either earlier or
later in the day. They can always attend by participating on
discussion boards or in chat sessions, turn in their work on time,
and watch lectures or read materials. Online schooling provides a
more comfortable learning environment, according to Open Education
database (OBED). Students will not have to fight traffic, wake up
early to go to class, or miss important family time. Cafi Cohen --
author of And What About College? How Homeschooling Leads to
Admission to the Best Colleges and Universities, spent two full
days observing public school classes. During those days, she kept
track of administrative time versus on-task time. On-task time is
roughly defined as students really doing something - reading,
writing, listening to lectures, etc. Cohen discovered that less
than one hour out of each six-hour school day was spent on-task.
The main part of the day was spent on administrative duties: taking
attendance, collecting homework
and reports, making announcements, passing out supplies,
preparing for activities, cleaning up, and discipline - perhaps the
biggest time-waster of all.
Sources:www.oedb.org/ilibrarianwww.worldwidelearn.comwww.study.com/
Most Personal Device Yet: Apples WatchBy Charles Yung 20 and
Kauai Paule 20
Apple has just ventured into the world of wearable technology
with
its new Apple Watch. Other companies such as Samsung, Motorola,
and Fitbit have made smart watches up for purchase beforehand.
Smart watches have been made to be like a hybrid between a phone
and a watch. The Apple Watch enables the user to play games and
download apps, for example.
The Apple Watch, dubbed as Apples most personal device yet, has
a price range from $349 to $17,000. There are many features of the
Apple Watch. The Apple Watch is similar to a smartphone. It
currently has over 3500 apps available. There are 3 types of the
Apple Watch, with many colors and band styles. There are many
technological features of the Apple Watch. One such feature is
Apple Pay. Apple Pay enables the owner of the watch to make
payments from the wrist. You also can call, mail, and send
messages. If your friend
has an Apple Watch, you can send digital drawings or your
heartbeat to the person. However, for you to make calls and send
messages, you need your watch to be connected with your phone.
Apple Watch also comes with your faithful helper, Siri. Another
feature of the Apple Watch is that it monitors all the ways you
move. Therefore, the Apple Watch is very comprehensive and is like
a phone, fitness monitor, and credit card.
The Apple Watch Sport is the most affordable version. The price
is from $349-$399. The watch bands
come in 5 different colors. There are two different screen sizes
for the Sport version. The smaller screen size is supposed to fit
smaller wrists, and the larger screen size is meant to fit larger
wrists. The material used to make the screen is aluminum and
glass.
The second version, the Apple Watch, has a price range $549 to
$1099. Here, the watch bands have different
colors and textures. Some of these band options include the same
silicone used in the Sport version, the metal links, or the leather
band. The reason why this version is more expensive is because the
material used to make the screen display is stainless steel.
Finally, the Apple Watch Edition is the luxury version. The
price range is from $10,000-$17,000. This watch is so expensive,
mainly because that the screen display is made from sapphire
crystal glass, and 18 karat gold. The gold in the watch is either
18 karat rose gold or yellow gold.
Copyright free picture from the internet
The Apple Watch comes in many different styles, prices, and
colors.
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One Year Space MissionBy Tyler Sakamoto 20
On March 27, 2015, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian
cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko left Earth to spend a year in the
International Space Station, which is double the standard length of
astronauts in space stations. They plan to gather a lot of data
about the human body after being in space for such a long time.
The main goal behind the mission is to find how the body of the
astronauts will be after the effects of being in space for a year.
Data is going to be collected for seven different categories. They
will be tested on how well they can perform functional tasks, the
psychological effects, and their immune system, and a few more.
Many say that this is a big step for our country. Not only are
we collaborating with another country, which many hope with lead to
a global partnership, but the mission also provides research that
is needed to understand how the human body functions in space.
NASA says that this is an important stepping stone in their goal
towards a mission for Mars. This mission can provide research
valuable to scientists to prepare for this mission.
Kornienko and I are only one data point in this goal to have
people live and work in space for longer periods, with the hopes of
someday perhaps going to Mars, commented Kelly.
In almost an year, Kelly and Kornienko will be heading back to
Earth, with lots of data for scientists to analyze about the
effects of human body after being in space for longer amounts of
time, and possibly get closer to the goal of getting to Mars.
Sources:www.space.com/www.nasa.gov/exploration/
9 Funny Things to Ask SiriBy Leila Loose 20
If you have an iPhone, or a friend with one, then youve probably
enjoyed the amusing pastime of asking the iPhone virtual assistant,
Siri, unusual questions. The
Courier put together a list of things to ask Siri for your
amusement. Be sure to pass these on to your friends and try them
yourself.
When is the world ending?Right after you hear the words, fire it
up!I like to just sit here and think of all of the scenarios Siri
might be thinking of. What is the best phone?
Wait There are other phones?I never knew my phone was so
closed-minded.Siri why dont you love me?Look a puppy!But you didnt
answer my question...Whats the meaning of life?Life: a principle or
force that is considered to underlie the distinctive quality of
animate beings. I guess that includes me. Siri Logic.Why did the
chicken cross the road?I am not perspicacious about the
peregrinations of poultry. Too many big words.Which is better the
android or the iPhone?That seems like a false choice to me.Siri is
so modest.Where did I place my keys?I found a couple of locksmiths.
(list of locksmiths near your area)Siri has no faith in you.Where
do babies come from?OK. I found this: From their mothers.I would
never have guessed.Do you believe in Satan?It doesnt really matter
what I believe.What is Apple trying to tell us?
Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko left Earth
to spend a year in the International Space Station
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Why is Diet Soda Bad for You?By Emma Zheng 20
How many people do you think have lost weight from drinking diet
soda rather than regular soda? According to Authority Nutrition,
probably not many. That is because if you choose to have a
healthier lifestyle by drinking diet coke, its absolutely useless.
The only difference between them is that the regular one is
sweetened with ordinary natural sugar while diet soda is sweetened
with a another type of artificial sweetener commonly aspartame.
Some other sweeteners may be Splenda, saccharin, sucralose, and
acesulfame potassium, giving the drink fewer calories.
One reason why diet soda is bad for you is it confuses your
body. Artificial sweeteners have a much more intense flavor than
regular sugar, so over time products like diet soda dull our senses
to naturally sweet foods like fruit, says Dr. Brooke Alpert, author
of The Sugar Detox in an interview with Fox News. What is even more
troubling is that some studies have shown that the sugar stand-ins
have been shown to have the same effect on your body as regular
sugar. Another theory for why diet soda is bad for your body is, it
may throw off your metabolism. When you drink diet coke, your body
starts to release hormones to begin processing the sugar. But if
you continue on a habit of consuming artificial sugar, your body
may become confused and not respond the same as to regular sugar.
So researchers think that this change in hormone levels could
contribute to increases in how much we eat, says Susan Swithers,
professor and researcher in Behavioral Neuroscience.
Diet soda may be calorie free, but it wont necessarily help you
lose any weight. Researchers from the University of Texas found
that over the course of about a decade, diet soda drinkers had a 70
percent greater increase in waist circumference compared with
non-drinkers. But the crazy thing was, participants who slurped
down two or more sodas a day experienced a 500 percent greater
increase. Researchers found that diet soda and artificial
sweeteners trick the body into thinking that it is consuming real
food and sugar even though it isnt, which can lead to
overconsumption.
Vestibulum ante:
Why you SHOUDNT
drink Soda:
Artificial Sweeteners-Makes you want to crave more soda. This
doesnt actually quench your thirst.
Caramel Color-This is purely cosmetic and it doesnt add flavor
AND it is carcinogenic
High Fructose Corn SyrupThis is derived from corn and it is a
highly concentrated form of sugar. It increases fat, triglycerides
and cholesterol.
Soda has no nutritional valueIt is mostly refined sugar and
water, therefore it has no nutrients.
Weight Gain and ObesityThere are many extra calories in soda.
Weight gain also increases the risk of diabetes.
Erosion of TeethSoda increases tooth decay because it eats up
the tooth enamel.
Source:www.emedexpert.com
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Case Middle School is saying goodbye to three amazing teachers
who have collectively taught more than 100 years at Punahou.
Mr. Vic Copeland has been working at Punahou for 43 years. He
has taught math and science to over 2,500 students from the 4th
through 6th grade.
In one word...Congenial, Reliable, Enthusiastic, GenuineWhat
will you miss most about Mr. Copeland?His willingness to invest so
much of himself to ensure that kids have a positive experience.
Coordinating lunchtime volleyball and ping pong tournaments likely
consumed more time than anyone knows, and he did it all with a
smile.-Mr. KoshibaHis good sense about what is a balanced life for
children. They need respect, humor and a sense of fairness in
competition. -Mr. TamI'll miss Vic's smile and unwavering positive
attitude. I know I can count on Vic to see the bright side of any
situation and to always be laughing with his colleagues and
students. He takes on extra challenges and work (lunchtime
volleyball) with grace and gratitude. He loves his job, his
students, his coworkers, his family and everyone in between. I'll
miss his sincere kindness and the constant support that he's always
willing to hand out.-Ms. EisoldVic is the ultimate "Game Master."
No teacher can create and organize a game for 6th graders the way
he can.-Mr. Eliashof
What lesson have you learned from Mr. Copeland?Its not important
to win. (Although to try to win is very important) As a teacher we
have the unique opportunity to teach this to children. -Mr. Tam
I learned from Vic that working at a school means doing whatever
it takes to support the students from being the best classroom
teacher you can be to helping keep the grounds clean.-Mr.
Koshiba
I learned that exposing yourself to everything helps. I used to
think that some of Mr. Copelands hobbies were meaningless but after
trying them out, I got to experience
it and it was actually fun to try out new things. Although it
was seemingly pointless at rst, it was fun to try new things.-Aaron
Kakazu 19
What is a special memory you have of Mr. Copeland? He dressed up
as Harris with overalls and a bandana hanging from hi pocket. He
was absolutely focused on Harris Fest.-Mr. TamWhen I was in 4th
grade, he was the cool teacher. Legend has it that he built this
huge volcano in the middle of his classroom that actually erupted.
-Mr. KoshibaVic made our Harris Fest a real joy by creating
fabulous barnyard games for the children to play. He got out there
in his overalls and straw hat and ran the showAlso he taught me how
to play cribbage and if I am lucky i will inherit a few boards so
that I can start teaching my class to play.-Mrs. Robles
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Mrs. Kai Nelson 67 has been working at Punahou since 1991. She
is passionate about history, culture and literature.
In one word...PassionateDedicated virtuous humble thoughtful
KindWhat will you miss most about Mrs. Nelson?I will miss Mrs.
Nelsons lessons. She always made us look at question from a
different perspective.J-Rod Nelson 19
I have shared a breakout room with Kai for 6/7th of my Punahou
teaching career. As my teaching partner, she has encouraged,
inspired, listened ... I admire her high standards and kindness. I
will just miss her.Ms. Lyons
Ill miss her passion for the subject and determination to teach
each and every one of us-Melia Waring 19
What lesson have you learned from Mrs. Nelson?I learned from Kai
to be more thoughtful. She is always thinking of others first.-Mr.
SalgadoMrs. Nelson taught me so many things. The lesson that stands
out the most was facing adversity. Mrs. Nelson always encouraged us
to be the best we could be and to never give up no matter the
challenge.-J-Rod Nelson 19
I learned how hard work pays offShe always fits as much as she
can into every class. Even though it feels a bit stressful
sometimes, I learn more in that time than any other english teacher
taught me.-Melia Waring 19
Choose high standards .... don't ask anything of anyone else
that you aren't willing to examine in yourself. Reading that, it
sounds very severe and cold. That is the opposite of Kai's approach
... but what I mean is Kai expects and requires her students to
work hard; however, she is the hardest working teacher. She
constantly asks questions and considers every possibility ... that
is a lesson that I will always work on.-Ms. Lyons
What is a special memory you have of Mrs. Nelson? I will always
remember Mrs. Nelson for her amazing style of teaching. The
countless hours spent on papers and memorizing passages was worth
it. The large workload was difficult but the lessons from the work
was stuck in my brain. I enjoyed being apart of Mrs. Nelson english
class.-J-Rod Nelson
Kai is such a great sport. While she is exacting in her
expectations of students, and rigorous in her teaching .... she is
a bit of a goofball, and I love it. Every Halloween she dresses up.
Have you seen the "Biker Chick" or "Piratess" -- I have literally
done a double take walking past her classroom on Halloween. She
also has a fantastic laugh and a great sense of humor.-Ms.
Lyons
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Coach Ken has been at Punahou since 1973. He has taught 5th
grade math and science, then middle school boys PE. he is famous
for his green smoothies.
In one word...talented generous ConsummateRenaissanceMan
Positive Special inspiringWhat will you miss most about Coach
Ken?You know that adage that people will remember most how you make
them feel? That's Ken. I always feel like I have the potential to
be an Olympic Athlete (despite my preference of COFFEE drinks over
Green smoothies, or my complete clutziness ...)-Ms. Lyons
What lesson have you learned from Coach Ken?How to reinvent
yourself as a coach and teacher, to better educate and train your
student athlete! Also how to be resilient when adversity comes your
way!-Mr. Lum, 2nd Grade TeacherAthletes make great polo players,
not just fast swimmers.-Mr. Young-Kingsbury
I learned from Ken not to stress so much. -Mr. Salgado
While Ken is master of much, I think I am inspired to embrace
the desire I have to be "tryer of much, and work on mastery of
some..." because I am inspired by the peace he obviously finds in
pursing his passions. When I am
eligible for sabbatical, I think I just want to follow Coach Ken
around for a month while he works on all his projects! I swear I
learn something new about him every time we chat!-Ms. Lyons
One lesson I learned from coach Ken is to get comfortable being
uncomfortable. What this means is to be ok with getting out of your
comfort zone and do something difficult or challenging to get
better at whatever you are doing.Noah Weldon 19
What is a special memory you have of Coach Ken? A special memory
I have of Kai and Ken is when we all dressed up as the Punahou
Globetrotters for Halloween two years ago. We all had so much fun
performing our basketball routine in front of the kids
together.-Mr. Salgado
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The most recent, was being in the pool next to him after the
team won the States and threw us in! It never gets old! The best
has to be following him in a van as he navigates the freeways and
streets of L.A.! :)He is one of my dear friends and I am truly
blessed to have had a chance to hang out and learn from him!He was
my sister's 5th grade teacher!-Mr. Lum, 2nd Grade Teacher