A little Lee-way: To-do’s before leaving on a jet plane
May 14, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
With graduation and summer literally just around the corner, I remembered that there are still so many things that I want to experience here on Maui, both new and familiar. I’ve lived here all of my life, and I’ll be moving away to California in just a few months for college. Why not create... Read more »
Great Gatsby lives up to name
May 11, 2013 • Reid Cairme, sports editor
The camera zooms in across the open bay where a mysterious green light flashes slowly. The scene shifts to a hospital where the narrator, Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire). He spoke in a way that reminded me of how Carraway acted in the book The Great Gatsby, and I was filled with joy. I instantly immersed... Read more »
A little Lee-way: Mud pies and imagination
April 9, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
Remember the days of playing pretend with your brothers and sisters, or in my case, cousins for many hours under the hot summer sun until the clouds turned soft pink, and the sun disappeared behind the West Maui Mountains? Maybe you don’t remember such a vivid image of your childhood, but I can... Read more »
A little Lee-way: Don’t know if you don’t try
April 3, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
“Every new day is another chance to change your life.” -Unknown Spring break was a time of growing, learning and changing up my life a little. I made a promise to myself to step out of my comfort zone and be the adventurous person I have always yearned to be. I believe that this promise brought me... Read more »
I’m still working on it: Bathroom on strike
March 11, 2013 • Amanda Lee, adjunct columnist ('12)
Hello everyone, here we are again- you, me, and this wonderful column that I know you’ve been dying to read. I wonder if this column is turning into a bit of a diary… it probably is–especially since all I do is write about myself. But you guys seem to enjoy it, so I’ll continue... Read more »
A little Lee-way: I can’t even keep up
March 7, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
As Kumu Kapulani lets our class take a five minute break, almost everyone in my class whips out their iPhones and their eyes are literally glued to the devices (yes, I am guilty of that, too). “What’s a vegetable that starts with the letter ‘s’?’ One student asks. “What... Read more »
I’m still working on it: New beginnings
February 25, 2013 • Amanda Lee, Adjunct columnist ('12)
Dear Friends, I’m sure you’ve probably already lost hope in me–given up on the idea that I would ever stick to my New Year’s Resolution and write to you. You probably think that I’m living the high life, partying like the wild animal you all secretly thought I was and staying... Read more »
A little Lee-way: Saying “I love you” (without spending too much)
February 12, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may (or may not) be stressing about how you’re going to tell that special someone how much they mean to you by giving them a gift. It doesn’t have to be a huge display of a dozen red roses, chocolate boxes with 20 different flavors or... Read more »
A little Lee-way: Look for the silver lining
February 6, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
In a world of challenges, heartbreak and let downs, we still look for that little hint of optimism and just go with it. You know, see where this hint of positivity can take us. Living out the saying, “Every cloud has a silver lining,” we always try to find some good in a bad situation.... Read more »
A little Lee-way: Going for the gold
January 8, 2013 • Mehana Lee, news editor
Have you ever wondered why people are always so determined to win? To win the gold? To win first place? Everyone might have a different answer, but in a way, we all work up to the same goal: to win. One person’s answer could be along the lines of, “I want to win because I work hard for what... Read more »
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