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Mariana Wheeler

Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer

Mariana Wheeler is a fourth-year Communications major and Computer Information Systems minor at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. She currently serves as Chaminade University’s Student Organization of Latinx (S.O.L.) vice president. After graduating in May 2023, she plans to commission into the Air Force.

All content by Mariana Wheeler
Graduation can be scary but nothing will prepare you for the real world unless you take a leap of faith.

[Photo] Opinion: Scared for Life After Graduation

By Kylie Pagud, Staff Writer
November 29, 2023
Chaminade University will be offering its first Video Art class in Spring 2023 taught by Professor Brianna Ortega. (Photo courtesy of Brianna Ortega)

CUH Introduces First Video Art Class in Spring 2023

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Although I will finish my last semester of classes by December, I have to wait to physically graduate in May.

Why I Chose To Finish College Early

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Kurt "The Mailman" has been working at Chaminade for the past five years.

More Than Just ‘The Mailman’ On Campus

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 23, 2022
After students feasted on traditional Thanksgiving foods, they spent the rest of the night playing board games, jewelry making, and writing letters to their loved ones.

Students Come Together For ‘Friendsgiving’ Before The Holidays

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
With Election Day approaching, registered voters begin to vote as they receive their ballots through the mail.

[Photo] Chaminade Students’ Thoughts on Midterm Election

By Kylie Pagud, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Chaminade University's Filipino Club performs traditional Tinikling dance at 2022 Pacific Island Review.

Filipino Club Impresses at PIR and Soon…The United Nations

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 6, 2022
The last Awakening Retreat Campus Ministry hosted was #39: "GOD is known in the silence" in 2019.

Campus Ministry Revives 1st Awakening Retreat Since COVID-19

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
October 20, 2022
Chaminade's Hawai'i Guarantee Program will apply to Fall 2023 Hawai'i High School graduates next year.

Chaminade Launches Hawai’i Guarantee Program for Fall 2023

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022
Joseph Granado worked as Chaminade University's OSAL director from 2019-2022.

OSAL Director Joseph Granado Says Goodbye to Chaminade

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Kamehameha Schools gave out many different items students could use for studying such as keyboard cleaners, Apple chargers, and so much more.

CUH Academic Advising Hosts Career Carnival

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Setting a budget as college student is easier said than done.

7 Ways to Save Money as a College Student

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022
CUH student panelists who have participated in internships during their Chaminade career were asked a series of questions about their work experiences. (Photo by Joseph Granado)

CUH Students Strive For Better Futures With Internships

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
CUH students showed their support for their very own men's basketball team at the Hoops and Hot Dogs event hosted by OSAL.

Chaminade Shoots For Hoops and Hot Dogs

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
Chaminade's RHA program organized a Fall Fair for students to enjoy and have fun before having finals.

RHA Sponsors Chaminade’s 1st Fall Fair

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
The Washed Ashore business members include Byrd, Cruz, Kuitunen, Inoue, and Diego (from left to right).

Chaminade Students Launch ‘Washed Ashore’ Business

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021
My mother and I at her re-enlistment in San Antonio, Texas.

Following in My Mom’s Military Footsteps

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
My Uncle David (passed in January), my mom, me, my grandpa, and my Uncle Arturo (passed in January). (from left to right)

Covid-19 Killing Millions Still Hasn’t Taught Us Our Lesson

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
The annual Chaminade flu clinic was held on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Zuberano Lawn for students, faculty, and staff.

Chaminade Hosts On-Campus Flu Clinic

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
CUH students cheering on the basketball team at the Maui Invitational in 2015 at Lahaina Civic Center.

Maui Invitational Moves to Las Vegas Due to Covid-19 Restrictions

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
To attend in-person classes this fall, CUH offers weekly Covid tests for unvaccinated students and asks for vaccinated students to submit their vaccination records.

Some CUH Students Oppose Covid Vaccine

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
September 27, 2021
We can't forget about all of other movies on Netflix that we lean on to lift up our spirits again on when we are feeling down.

6 Feel-Good Movies You Need Right Now

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
September 10, 2021
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