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Many students at the Upper School have experienced difficulty connecting to printers on campus due to the new policy change that includes installing PaperCut.

Students have trouble printing due to PaperCut

by Darian Edvalson August 30, 2012

The new printing policy at the Upper School is causing problems for many students trying to connect to the school printers. Some students had a hard time following the steps to installing PaperCut,...

In a photo featured in their light-hearted presentation during school meeting, librarians Meredith Cranston and Lauri Vaughan enact a scene of closing the library classroom. The space will now be available as a collaborative workspace only during class periods.

Library classroom open as collaborative work space only during class periods

by Samantha Hoffman and Nayeon Kim – Winged Post EIC & TalonWP EIC August 29, 2012

New rules regarding the use of the library classroom were presented at school meeting on Tuesday, August 28. As detailed in a Powerpoint, the library classroom will be a collaborative work space...

PaperCut now required for printing on campus

PaperCut now required for printing on campus

by Kevin Lin – Talon EIC August 29, 2012

During school meeting on August 28, Daniel Hudkins, Director of Instructional Technology, announced that the Upper School is implementing PaperCut, a new printing system to reduce excess paper usage. According...

The Maui Pineapple Tour offers a unique experience for visitors who observe the cultivating process in the fields and taste different types of pineapple. Organized by the Maui Gold Pineapple Company, the tour is held Monday through Friday.

Maui stories: Maui Pineapple Tour review

by Michelle Douglas, Samantha Hoffman, Kevin Lin, and Megan Prakash July 14, 2012

Pulling up to the Maui Gold Pineapple Company’s plant, one thought passes through the mind of everyone in the car: “People pay $65 for this?” Save for a few weatherworn warehouses and those waiting...

One of the sightseeing highlights of the Road to Hana is the Keanae Peninsula. The waves violently crash into the rugged rocks, creating an exciting scene for photographers.

Maui stories: Road to Hana review

by Mercedes Chien and Allison Sun July 6, 2012

Once visitors enter the Hana highway, they are immediately engulfed in nature’s beauty. Coined the “Road to Hana,” this particular route proves to be a popular tourist attraction, even in heavy rain....

The group consisting of Nikhil Dilip, Ram Menon, Sachin Jain, Arihant Jain, Prag Batra, Wilbur Yang, and Shantanu Joshi presents their yearlong invention project of building the Aquatic Thermoelectric Generator at EurekaFest 2012.

Upper School InvenTeam presents their project at EurekaFest

by Nayeon Kim July 5, 2012

From June 20 to 23, four Upper School students and three recent graduates accompanied by two advisors attended the EurekaFest 2012 at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to present their InvenTeams...

After the performance, the cast members of the 'Ulalena show introduce themselves and talk to the audience about their roles and experiences.

Maui stories: ‘Ulalena review

by Samantha Hoffman, Nayeon Kim, and Kevin Lin July 3, 2012

The house lights dim as a swarm of vibrant colors fill the auditorium. Performers inch closer to the stage, appearing behind the audience. Sounds of instruments, some native to Hawaii, pervade the theatre....

Located by the Four Seasons Resort, the Wailea Beach offers a beautiful spot for a myriad of shoreline activities, such as sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming.

Maui stories: Beach review – Wailea

by Mercedes Chien, Samantha Hoffman, and Sean Youn July 2, 2012

To escape the burning pain of the hot sand, swimmers and snorkelers sprint towards the inviting and refreshing ocean. Diving into the waters, they enter the home of a diverse array of sea creatures, witnessing...

Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Moceanu talks to an audience of 40 people during her book-signing event at Barnes and Nobles.

Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Moceanu shares her life story with audience

by Sindhu Ravuri June 30, 2012

“My self-esteem had been chipped away [...] for so many years by the very people who were supposed to encourage and support me […], the people who I trusted. I had to let go of that pain and move forward...

Wanda Adlawan teaches the journalism students a simple hula dance combination. Adlawan has been dancing the hula for 43 years.

Maui stories: A look into the hula

by Mercedes Chien and Samantha Hoffman June 29, 2012

The graceful movement of the arms and the continuous rotation of the hips set the hula apart from other modern dance styles. Contrary to popular belief, there is only one type of hula dance, according...

Rocks litter the edge of the volcanic crater as clouds shade it from harsh sunlight. The Haleakala National Park was a constant source of wonder and amazement for the group of 19 Upper School journalism students who visited on June 28. In order to preserve the wildlife, groups can be only 12 people or less.

Maui stories: Haleakala review

by Jessica Chang & Elisabeth Siegel June 28, 2012

Gauzy clouds swirl around jagged peaks and reddish rock, temporarily flooding the breathtaking crater with a light mist. A narrow dirt trail zips along the edge, worn into the rocky terrain by the thousands...

America II sits at the Lahaina dock where it sails along Maui’s west coast, giving a once in a lifetime experience for visitors. The yacht was an America’s Cup contender in 1987, but it was eliminated by another American boat.

Maui stories: America II review

by Mercedes Chien and Allison Sun June 25, 2012

The powerful gusts of winds envelop the yacht, propelling it and tilting it to a near 90 degrees. The further along it sails, the rougher the course. It’s dramatic, it’s wild, it’s wet, and it’s...

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