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Breathe healthy

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 16:19

Writer: Nalei Halemano
Photographer: Matthew Hirata

We are in the first few months of a new year, a time when everyone analyzes their health habits and jump on the “let’s get healthy” bandwagon. When people decide to lead a healthier lifestyle, the primary components considered include a change in eating habits and increasing the amount of physical exercise. These are excellent ways to begin a healthier lifestyle. But there is another aspect of living healthy that does not get as much attention as it should; that is the quality of air that we breathe.  

Carly Young: Miss Diamond Head

Submitted by stanleyl on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 16:03

Today, Carly Young is no longer just your typical college student. She’s far from it. Beneath her bubbly persona and infectious smile is a young woman driven for a cause that is far greater than herself. As a recent Leeward Community College graduate and her new title as Miss Diamond Head 2013, the 23-year-old plans on using her passion and platform to play a part in changing the face of leukemia.

Updated: Leeward's accreditation reaffirmed

Submitted by stanleyl on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 09:38

Chancellor Manny Cabral called the reaffirmation of Leeward's accreditation as the most positive external review in the college's history.

CTE Month photos

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 10:53

Social media panel, photos courtesy of Leeward Business Division

 

Leeward Community College had a month's worth of events for National CTE Month in February. Career and Technical Education Month focused on college programs and career exploration workshops.

Scholarship fair on Wednesday

Submitted by stanleyl on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 10:06

Leeward Community College will be hosting a scholarship fair open to current and prospective students this Wednesday in the Student Lounge from 3 to 5 p.m. The fair is the perfect place for students to gain more information about various scholarships being awarded in the upcoming 2013-2014 academic year.

First steps for freshmen

Submitted by stanleyl on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 21:48

Writer: Jessie McGeary

For many freshmen, the close of the Fall 2012 semester is the end of their very first college experience. It has been a time of adjusting, learning, and becoming independent for many students coming straight out of high school.

Student Veterans

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 11:00

Following their military service, 707 veterans have found their way to Leeward Community College. Here, they have a new role as students, one that is different from their previous roles in the military. Each veteran has a unique and interesting story that is compelling and inspiring — providing the public a glimpse into what military life is like.  Here we spotlight a handful of them and showcase their journeys to college life.

Perfect Match: Bone Marrow Donation Gives New Life

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 09:54

Photographer: Austin Coen

Chantal Napalapalai was the recipient of a stranger’s gift, someone who donated his bone marrow to possibly save another stranger’s life.

Options Available for Veterans on Campus

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 09:34

Mobile vet center arrives

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 09:26

Writer: Amanda Barr
Photographer: Cara Caneso-Bonilla

In an effort to reach the varied demographics of Leeward Community College students, steps have been taken to ensure a smooth transition from military life to college life for the combat veteran.
“(Veterans) might not know the right questions to ask or who to ask; we can help filter those questions,” assures Matthew Handel, a veteran outreach specialist.

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