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EDITORIAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. The imperialistic lifestyle greatly appeals to the US, but why? The government wants to expand to other territories around the world. Many of the worlds great powers such as Russia and China hold territories that the US wants. The U.S. recently bought Alaska from Russia in order…

The number of incarcerated inmates who suffer from some form of mental illness is at a rise. There is a wide range of questions about the treatment of the mentally ill in the justice system and wether prisons are a suitable place for the mentally ill. When a person commits a crime or breaks the law, they are usually taken into custody and sent to jail or prison without being evaluated properly. Instead of being sent to a hospital or a mental health facility to receive the proper treatments,…

Hiroshima and Nagasaki August 6, 1945 The United States Bombed Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Japan. It was the most terrifying and deadliest thing that has happen to Japan. Killing almost three-hundred thousand people instantly. Even civilians that had nothing to do with the wrongs of Japan 's bombing to the U.S. It all started with Japan being angry with the United States, President Roosevelt ban the trade functions of Japan to export oil, steel and iron. The Japan Economy and their military were…

Many aspects go into creating a quality end of life for a dying patient. It takes teamwork from the medical team and family to achieve a peaceful and comfortable end of life setting. The patient and their families need to prepare themselves for what is to come by coping with feelings of grief, completing legal documents that sort out the patient’s end of life procedures, and picking the right care they wish to receive. Although patients have the option to have their wishes legally written in an…

What are some of the first things you think of when you think of Hawaii? Do you think of hula dancers, palm trees, pineapples? I’m guessing you think of all of those things, plus some, but I bet you don't think of the alphabet! Hawaii’s alphabet was invented by missionaries long ago, it includes all five vowels, plus the letters h,k,l,m,n,p, and w, that's only 12 letters! But that's not all, there is so much more to learn about this amazing eight island chain. Now you’re probably wondering, well…

The polynesian people are a very unique culture compared to people of different countries. Their pride of their culture, beliefs, language, and traditions are apart of their history and love within their land. The polynesian natives are very proud to be able to carry on wonderful traditions to their visitors and people that live on the land to show how much they respect their island they call home. Adding on to their beliefs and traditions among the culture is about the polynesian history. This…

and when i was 10 i tried out for the Olympic Development Program for soccer in the state of Hawaii 97’ girls. I mad the state team four years in a row. By now i was playing for Kona Crush Academy and through ages ten to fourteen, i would travel to Oahu to play in state Tournaments, and in the summers i was traveling with the ODP State Team to compete the far west region State teams. My dreams at this age was so cliche to every crazy soccer kid, i wanted to go pro and play for the U.S. Soccer…

December seventh, 1941, a date that will live in infamy. The Japanese launched a surprise attack that left over 2,000 dead, hundreds of destroyed planes, and a crippled Pacific Fleet. In a matter of hours, the Japanese disrupted the neutral and isolationist approach the U.S. had taken into World War II. Why would Japan attack a country that was not involved in the war? Japan felt that as an axis power that they would have to clash with the United States eventually and they wanted to weaken or…

The alarm that I had set the night before goes off and I debate hitting snooze and going back to bed, even though I am fully aware that I need to be out of bed and ready by 6:30 am. I am not one to rise before the crack of dawn and run miles to start out my day so I slowly drag myself out of my warm ever so comfortable bed knowing that sleeping in is not an option. This day was to be a day full of first time experiences and once I finished my morning routine, I was enthusiastic to get the day…

How did the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941 turn the tide against the Japanese during World War 2? Michaella Grove Grade 9.1 Introduction: The Second World War was fought between alliances. The Axis Powers were formed by Germany, Italy and Japan. The Allied Powers were formed by France, led by Britain and only after Pearl Harbour in 1491, joined by America. WW2 took place due to Hitler’s refusal to comply with the terms set by the Treaty of Versailles; more specifically, Hitler invaded Poland…