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Eri Leong

Eri Leong, Staff Writer

Eri Leong is a fourth-year at Chaminade University of Honolulu from Las Vegas, Nevada. Her major is Communications with a Broadcast concentration. She also competes for the women’s cross country team at Chaminade and currently serves as the team’s captain. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends, taking pictures, going to concerts, and rollerskating.

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Maddie Makishima can often be found hanging out with friends or doing homework in the Loo Student Center in between classes or waiting to be picked up by the Handi-Van.

Student Chooses ‘Happiness’ Navigating Chaminade in Wheelchair

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Members of the Chaminade volleyball team and women’s basketball team gather for a picture after their bonding activity.

Chaminade Volleyball Aims to ‘Re-energize’ Sense of Community

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Keep It Kaimuki Saturday volunteer Morgan Nishisaka (left) and roommate Olivia (right) pose for a picture at the @theothebushawaii Christmas pop-up.

Keep It Kaimuki Celebrates Small Businesses in Neighborhood

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
December 3, 2022
Although I will finish my last semester of classes by December, I have to wait to physically graduate in May.

[Photo] Why I Chose To Finish College Early

By Mariana Wheeler, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Candy wrappers, flimsy decorations, and tacky costumes are some of the many attributors to Halloween being one of the most environmentally harsh holidays of the year.

Halloween’s Spookiest Scandals: Waste Generation and Cultural Appropriation

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
October 31, 2022
Audrey Pilar has become the new CSGA executive vice president for the 2022-23 academic year after winning a special election to fill a vacancy in the position.

New CSGA Executive Vice President Hopes to ‘Advocate’ For Students

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Astrology books and crystals lay scattered around staff writer Eri Leong's room, as they've grown to be pieces of her belief in astrology.

Opinion: Astrology is a Valid Belief System

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
October 7, 2022
Floyd Lamb Park is a destination that many tourists seldom hear about when visiting Las Vegas, Nevada, but is a wonderful spot to wind down and relax.

Top 6 Places to Visit in Las Vegas

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Students gathered in a circle for a series of stretches with fitness influencer and online coach Jeremy Sry.

CUH Welcomes Fitness Influencer Jeremy Sry for Keynote Address, Fitness Demo

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
September 13, 2022
The Marianist Leadership Center's logo includes the mission of the center.

[Photo] Marianist Leadership Center Offers Students $1,500 Grants

By Lizette Nolasco, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Adora Erguiza (bottom right) and Peyton Oshiro’s (top right) friends gather for a selfie as in-person instruction allows students to reunite once again.

CUH Students Reflect on 1st Semester Completely Back On Campus

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Jackie Martinez (left) displays her screen printed t-shirts from her new small business, 3rd Avenue Attire, with two of her roommates, Lara Baldwin (center) and Brianna Padilla (right).

CUH Student Kickstarts Clothing Brand ‘3rd Avenue Attire’

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Azumi Koyama (left) assists women’s basketball player Paige Relph with athletic rehabilitation.

CUH Athletics Welcomes Newest Athletic Trainer

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
December 2, 2021
Staff Writer Eri Leong proudly displays her armpit hair to promote body positivity and body autonomy among women.

Opinion: I’m a Woman with Body Hair and I Absolutely Do Not Care

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
November 24, 2021
Chaminade Volleyball celebrated their last home game and Senior Night with a sweep over Point Loma.

CUH Volleyball Celebrates Senior Night with Sweep Against Point Loma

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
November 15, 2021
Staff Writer Aubree Campbell enjoys her alone time.

[Photo] Opinion: Being Alone is Nothing to Atone For

By Aubree Campbell, Staff Writer
November 9, 2021
Members of Lumanaʻi O Samoa displayed various outfits from their culture in a fashion show for Pacific Island Review Week.

Lumanaʻi O Samoa Showcases Culture for PIR Week

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
November 1, 2021
From left to right, Emily Ramirez, Adora Erguiza, and Jackie Martinez perform the Bendision, a traditional blessing and chant from Guam as part of the Taotao Marianas Club performance for Pacific Island Review.

[Photo] Taotao Marianas Club Commences In-Person PIR

By Cara Gutierrez, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Netflix's highly-anticipated season 3 of "You" just released on Friday, Oct. 15.

Does Season 3 of Netflix’s ‘You’ Kill? So Far, Not So Much

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
October 18, 2021
LGBTQ+ members of the Chaminade community shared their experiences coming out. (From left to right: Marlon Francisco, Pono Riddle, and Emily "Em" Ramirez Miranda).

National Coming Out Day: LGBTQ+ Silverswords Share Their Stories

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
October 11, 2021
Incorporating reusable items or items made from sustainable materials into daily life is a solid step in reducing one's carbon footprint.

5 Ways to Live More Sustainably

By Eri Leong, Staff Writer
September 7, 2021
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