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“Drop the Beat Productions is a full-service DJ, photo booth, and special event production provider based out of Greater Cleveland. We specialize in school dances and events, corporate events, fundraisers, weddings, and more!” Used with permission/Gus Ruggiero.
Drop the Beat Productions returns to DJ for Winter Formal
November 30, 2023
Mrs. Boyd Funderburk and Nathaniel Pierre-Louis at the Freshman Club Fair in August of this year. The club meets every-other Explorer Period in the study hall room.
African-American Awareness Club brings people together
November 29, 2023
Sophomore Lucy Bechtel and family after the Frosty Five Mile in downtown Hudson Dec. 24, 2022. This run has become a tradition in the Bechtel family and they are looking forward to doing it again this year.
Getting outside for the winter
November 29, 2023
Sophomore Hadley Halstead hanging out with Molly, Maddie, Mya and Julia at Explorer Zone. Halstead has worked at Explorer Zone for the last two years.
Hudson students dive into part-time work
November 29, 2023
After five years of business in downtown Hudson, Winds of Change Boutique recently closed during early November. This bijou store on North Main Street sold many styled clothes, shoes and jewelry.
Why do stores in downtown Hudson close down so fast?
November 21, 2023
This is what the new and improved school year calendar with a four-day school week. would look like for Hudson High.
A four-day school week for students and staff is ideal
November 6, 2023
This is what Spotify’s app icon looks like. Spotify is among the most popular music apps and is currently ranked as the #1 app for music on the Apple App Store.
Spotify should be allowed back on student iPads
October 30, 2023
Members of the Hudson Girls Soccer team celebrate after a successful game.
Students should be involved in multiple extracurriculars
October 24, 2023
NC Soccer Club has four fields in the facility. This is Field Three and it has been at NC Soccer Club for over 10 years. Like Field One and Field Two, its perimeter is walled and built in a hockey-like structure.
It’s time for NC Soccer Club to refurbish their entire facility
October 24, 2023
Book bans cause more harm than those banning them realize.
Book banning does more harm than good
October 22, 2023
McDonalds hot chocolate could use some work, but had a practical cup for those hoping to have hot chocolate on the go.
Hudson Hot Chocolates Vol. Two
November 17, 2023
Disney describes the movie as an all-new, original feature film set in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air residents live together.
Elemental: a Disney flop or just bad advertising?
October 26, 2023
Mr. Brink was very scared of the Wicked Witch of the West when he was younger. Mr. Brink is giving us his “I am no longer scared of you” face in this photo.
Favorite childhood movies of the HHS staff: Mr. Brink
October 24, 2023
Sophomore Sammie Beilecki, enjoys her favorite fall drinks, the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte and the Iced Apple Crisp Milk Shaken Expresso.
Is the 2023 Fall Starbucks Menu worth the hype?
October 24, 2023
Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls is where Kahan will be preforming this May. Blossom is currently home to many different music events.
Noah Kahan is coming to Cuyahoga Falls
October 21, 2023
Seniors Jonah Mikolay and Max Reynolds taking a photo after playing a basketball game. Jonah’s team won the game 73-68.
Sat Hoops: The Social League
November 29, 2023
Mirabella Iriarte (#2) and Sydney Waller (#14) posing for a photo during their game against North Royalton. Iriarte will continue her volleyball career at Duquesne University and Waller will continue on at Samford University.
All three Girls Volleyball seniors are committed to play D1
November 28, 2023
Trey Sharp describes his mom as his “best friend in life, someone I could tell anything to.” This photo was taken when Sharp was around two years old. Used with permission/Trey Sharp.
Taking the final step: Trey Sharp’s story of football and overcoming challenges
November 28, 2023
Junior Hannah Clark runs across the grass during a meet at Wooster.
Cross Country is more than just running
October 30, 2023
Running back Nick Chubb leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel and onto the field. The Browns officially took the field for the first time in the 2023-2024 season against the Cincinnati Bengals.
What a fan experiences during a Cleveland Browns home game
October 26, 2023
Abbey moves out from the wooded area into a more open field. Since it is a sunnier day out, she sits under the shady part of the tree to cool down. She then continues to chew on the stick that she found in the forest.
Abbey’s autumn day
November 10, 2023
The girls are done baking and can now enjoy their creations together after a fun experience.
The benefits of baking
October 26, 2023
Running back Nick Chubb leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel and onto the field. The Browns officially took the field for the first time in the 2023-2024 season against the Cincinnati Bengals.
What a fan experiences during a Cleveland Browns home game
October 26, 2023
Part of the Hudson Boys Soccer Team hanging out in the MAC before their game. Before home games, the varsity team sits in the MAC and watches the JV team play before they go out to warm-up.
Before and after Varsity Boys Soccer game against Wadsworth
October 26, 2023
Nicholas Savelli (middle) outsmarts Genevieve Burke (far left) in Uno by placing down a “skip” card to skip her turn.
Moments from Sociology’s “Fun Fridays”
October 24, 2023
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The creative process of making music

How HHS’s very own musician Kai Kurokawa creates his songs
Byline photo of Kai Kurokawa
Kai Kurokawa, Reporter • October 5, 2023

Many readers of The Explorer may know Kai Kurokawa as one of the paper’s reporters, but Kai is also an avid musician. So far his top songs are Lied Twice, NO FOOL and MISTY SKIES. You can learn more about his song process in the photojournalism story below by clicking Gallery to view all photos.

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Kai Kurokawa
Every song starts in a dark room, waiting for someone to use the computer.

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Abbey moves out from the wooded area into a more open field. Since it is a sunnier day out, she sits under the shady part of the tree to cool down. She then continues to chew on the stick that she found in the forest.
Abbey's autumn day
The girls are done baking and can now enjoy their creations together after a fun experience.
The benefits of baking
Running back Nick Chubb leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel and onto the field. The Browns officially took the field for the first time in the 2023-2024 season against the Cincinnati Bengals.
What a fan experiences during a Cleveland Browns home game
Part of the Hudson Boys Soccer Team hanging out in the MAC before their game. Before home games, the varsity team sits in the MAC and watches the JV team play before they go out to warm-up.
Before and after Varsity Boys Soccer game against Wadsworth
Nicholas Savelli (middle) outsmarts Genevieve Burke (far left) in Uno by placing down a “skip” card to skip her turn.
Moments from Sociology's "Fun Fridays"
Liu, Bransyn Mathia (10), Uijtewaal, and Matyja warm up. Warm up allows the girls to see what they are good at as well as what they need to work on. It also gives their coach, Tim Morgan, an opportunity to observe their gameplay and offer instruction.
Hudson Lady Explorers Tennis: Warming up to win
About the Contributor
Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
Kai Kurokawa is a senior at Hudson High School. This is his second year writing for The Explorer. He mainly writes about sports but specializes in reporting on the football team and local sports teams. Kai is involved in many clubs around the school, including being Vice President for Student Government and the Director of Special Events in the National Honors Society. In his free time, Kai makes music on Spotify and Apple Music, plays the trumpet in the marching band, and runs the 400 meter dash in Track and Field. He hopes to pursue a career in sports journalism and continue his music career as an independent artist.
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