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Emma Lenz rocking her Varsity jacket during her senior photos. Lenz has been playing lacrosse for 12 years and has loved it for as long as she can remember. Used with permission/Emma Lenz.
Behind the Lenz: Senior Photographer Emma Lenz
April 29, 2024
Jason Dement is a friend to all at Hudson High School. He plans to continue his education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
The Man, the myth, the legend: Jason Dement and his next steps towards stardom
April 23, 2024
Senior Derek Huminsky is struggling to find motivation in his academic endeavors. The final stretch of his senior year has proved to be stressful, knowing the end is near.
Overcoming senioritis: Ways to relight the motivational flame
April 10, 2024
Subduction of the Juan de Fuca Plate results in the formation of the Coastal Ranges and Cascade Volcanoes, as well as a variety of earthquakes, in the Pacific Northwest. Olympic and Mt. Rainier national parks showcase the contrasting landscapes of the two parallel mountain ranges.
The Cascadia Megaquake could be closer than we think
April 10, 2024
A swarm of visitors lined up to summit Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
Our overpopulated national parks
April 10, 2024
TikTok is one of the leading social media platforms worldwide, amassing one billion users. 27% of users are ages 13-17 and 63% are adults. Used with permission/IconScout.
Could the TikTok Ban be beneficial?
April 24, 2024
In-N-Out Burger is one of the most popular and highest revenue restaurant chains of the West Coast. However, many Americans want In-N-Out to expand their restaurant chain to the Central and Eastern parts of the United States. Used with permission/Nation’s Restaurant News.
In-N-Out should expand their restaurant chain to Ohio
April 23, 2024
Senior Jason Dement outside the GOLF store, a store that sells designer street clothes. With designer brands having a primarily high price point, buying clothes from thrift stores can be the perfect way to find affordable clothes that look just as good as designer brands. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Thrifting: The Better alternative to fast fashion
April 22, 2024
A drawing depicting the bias in school dress codes. They are incredibly strict, and often target the dress of young women.
Targets on our backs: How school dress codes unfairly objectify girls
February 27, 2024
The snow machines work hard to produce enough powder for local skiers to head down the hills at Boston Mills. Since Vail Resorts purchased Boston Mills in 2019, prices have soared, making this once quaint ski area too much for locals to enjoy.
Boston Mills: The ski hill scam
January 30, 2024
A view from Drake and J. Cole’s concert at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland. The 360 stage used for the concert featured different designs and many props were used for the performance. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Drake and J.Cole take to Cleveland
April 9, 2024
The Apple Vision Pro on display at the Apple store. Inside every Apple Vision Pro are two chips, an M2 chip, the same chip inside of the newest model of iMac – responsible for performance speeds as well as the new R1 chip responsible for reducing input delay and refresh rate. On the Apple website, the R1 chip is claimed to have a “12-millisecond photon-to-photon latency.” Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.
Virtual Reality meets reality
April 9, 2024
One of the most known cenotes of Cancún, Cenote Azul is a very picturesque place to swim in the sun. The vivid blue waters and luscious greenery add to the Cancún’s striking nature sceneries. Used with permission/Pickpic.
Spring Break Hot Spots
February 27, 2024
The new version of Mean Girls hit theaters on Jan. 12, but the reception was not as positive as the producers may have hoped. Used with permission/Paramount Pictures.
Mean Girls: Broadway hit to box office miss?
January 30, 2024
On Dec. 19, 2023, after almost six years since the last major update, the long-awaited “Geometry Dash” update 2.2 was finally released. The update added a whole slew of new features, from a new official level, a new gamemode, new editor features and over 600 new unlockables for players to use.
Geometry Dash 2.2: Was it worth the wait?
January 24, 2024
Hopscotch Mafia poses for a picture post-game. The Mafia won 10-2 in a heated game against Field-Porter. Used with permission/Hopscotch Mafia.
Hopscotch Mafia is playing to win
April 9, 2024
The Hudson varsity girls’ basketball team clapping and supporting their team during a game against the Painesville Beavers. The team are each other’s strongest supporters, always there to encourage fellow players to victory. Used with permission/Ken Klemencic.
The Differences between girls and boys sports
April 7, 2024
Sharife Cooper protects the ball during the third quarter. Although he was sidelined for most of the game due to an injury he sustained in the first quarter, he was still able to contribute six points to the team.
The Cleveland Charge: Why the G League deserves more recognition
January 23, 2024
What Hudson Athletes do during their off-season
What Hudson Athletes do during their off-season
January 15, 2024
Matson and her Tar Heels cheering after their victory against Northwestern University in the National Championship game. Used with permission/Getty Images.
The story of the youngest coach in the NCAA
January 10, 2024
VIDEO: An Inside look at Sociologys Fun Friday
VIDEO: An Inside look at Sociology’s “Fun Friday”
February 26, 2024
One of the most beloved drinks on the menu is the Mango and Passionfruit Tea with Strawberry Popping Pearls. This aesthetic drink is an extremely popular choice and has a perfect blend of fruity flavors.
Downtown Hudson’s best snack stops
January 25, 2024
The Most wonderful time of year in NYC
The Most wonderful time of year in NYC
January 12, 2024
Boys Cross Country attend meet in Wooster
Boys Cross Country attend meet in Wooster
December 11, 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
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Kai Kurokawa

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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Jason Dement is a friend to all at Hudson High School. He plans to continue his education at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

The Man, the myth, the legend: Jason Dement and his next steps towards stardom

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
April 23, 2024
Senior Jason Dement outside the GOLF store, a store that sells designer street clothes. With designer brands having a primarily high price point, buying clothes from thrift stores can be the perfect way to find affordable clothes that look just as good as designer brands. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.

Thrifting: The Better alternative to fast fashion

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
April 22, 2024
The Apple Vision Pro on display at the Apple store. Inside every Apple Vision Pro are two chips, an M2 chip, the same chip inside of the newest model of iMac – responsible for performance speeds as well as the new R1 chip responsible for reducing input delay and refresh rate. On the Apple website, the R1 chip is claimed to have a “12-millisecond photon-to-photon latency.” Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.

Virtual Reality meets reality

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
April 9, 2024
The Friday morning announcements group smiles for their Halloween intro video. The group tries to change up this segment weekly. Prior to the photo, these students went to see Oppenheimer together.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of the morning announcements

Luke Bleifer, Reporter
February 28, 2024
Sharife Cooper protects the ball during the third quarter. Although he was sidelined for most of the game due to an injury he sustained in the first quarter, he was still able to contribute six points to the team.

The Cleveland Charge: Why the G League deserves more recognition

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
January 23, 2024
During the game, Thor can be seen near the student section or next to the cheerleaders. He even joins in with some cheers. Used with permission/Kai Kurokawa.

Thor: A Mascot, friend and icon

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
January 12, 2024
Rapper Drake has been an extremely influential artist for the last decade, and his fan base mainly consists of high schoolers/teenagers. His most recent Number One hit on Billboard’s Top 100 was from his newest album, “For All the Dogs” with the song title “First Person Shooter,” (featuring J. Cole). Used with permission/musicisentrophy.

What happened to new music?

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
January 9, 2024
Senior Jason Dement and Assistant Band Director John Burrington hold up signs during during band camp, which is held every year for members of the Hudson Swing Marching Band during the summer at Marietta College.

All high school students should consider joining music programs

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
December 5, 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

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
November 28, 2023
The album cover of “MISTY SKIES”. I tried to take a picture similar to where I wanted to transport the listeners to with the music– such as a car ride at night.

The making of “MISTY SKIES”: How You too can write a song

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
October 21, 2023
The album cover of “MISTY SKIES”. I tried to take a picture similar to where I wanted to transport the listeners to with the music– such as a car ride at night.

The creative process of making music

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
October 5, 2023
This is my profile on Airbuds. People you add as friends are able to see what songs you are currently listening to, past songs you listened to and react with emojis if they like a certain song.

Airbuds App: A new era for music and social media?

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
October 5, 2023
All the girls from the trip pose with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

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This photo, featuring Japanese striker Ritsu Doan, was taken after he scored the game tying goal in the 48th minute. This is Doan’s second goal of the World Cup, both of which have been scored mere minutes after being substituted into the pitch.

Japan victorious in Group E but what’s next?

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
December 6, 2022
This photo was posted by Deshaun Watson on his instagram. This was one of the first times the public had ever seen Watson in a Browns jersey.

Deshaun Watson’s return: Good or bad?

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
December 1, 2022
Alex Gallagher celebrating his commitment to the University of Kentucky.

Alex Gallagher: Committed to University of Kentucky as a junior

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Hudson playing against the Nordonia Knights, which proved to be one of the most influential games of the season.

Hudson Football is paving their way to success this season

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
October 17, 2022
Jagger Pallay on the field during a football game.

Jaggar Pallay: Quarterback in one world, bassist in another

Kai Kurokawa, Reporter
September 29, 2022
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