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Editorial Cartoon: A heavy high school load

Editorial Cartoon: A heavy high school load

Milena Ordonez, Reporter
March 11, 2019

Before putting on that graduation cap, high school seniors are faced with an overwhelming load of responsibilities, ranging from part-time jobs to extra-curricular...

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Pollution is among the many factors contributing to the degradation of the environment. If we each make small changes to our everyday lives, like choosing to recycle, then we can all make Mother Earth happy again. Illustrated by Milena Ordonez.

COMIC – Making Mother Earth Happy

Milena Ordonez, Reporter
March 11, 2019

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While social media is a way for us to stay connected, it is also what consumes our lives. Every like, every post and every mindless scroll draw us deeper into the depths of the digital world, as if becoming an extension of ourselves. Thus, it is important to find balance in our useage; otherwise, we will “crack.” Illustrated by Milena Ordonez.

Illustration: Cracked

Milena Ordonez, Reporter
February 15, 2019

While social media is a way for us to stay connected, it is also what consumes our lives. Every like, every post and every mindless scroll draw us deeper...

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Social media star Zoellas YouTube channel has more than 11 million subscribers. Zoella is known for her beauty product reviews, of which she receives a percentage of revenues when subscribers purchase through her links. Screenshot courtesy of Zoellas YouTube.

Social media is consuming our lives—and we love it.

Monica Kenny, Reporter
February 9, 2019

Over the past decade, the rapid rise of social media has undeniably changed American culture. It birthed trends, careers, memes and social movements....

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Harvard is one of the many universities across America affected Affirmative Action. Photo Courtesy of Flickr.

Should Affirmative Action Still Be Considered?

Martha Nicholas, Media Editor, Reporter
December 13, 2018

Affirmative Action is one of the key components during the college application process. Similar to the financial aid and standardized testing category,...

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The argument for a plastic straw ban is more complicated than it seems. Check back for a podcast discussion with Academy science teacher Laura Housman. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

The last straw

Monica Kenny, Reporter
October 4, 2018

Plastic straws, a seemingly innocuous object, have recently been a hot topic of contention in legislature nationwide. As concern for climate change grows,...

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Voting is one way to make a political difference in your state and country. You can also contact your representatives or joining local activist groups supporting the causes that you are interested in. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army.

Three simple ways to make a political difference : How to be civically engaged

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
April 28, 2018

On Friday, students from Sacred Hearts Academy walked out of their classes to protest gun violence and demonstrate their civic engagement. More than 2,600...

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Students gather at elaborate venues in hopes for a perfect night. Photo courtesy of Pixbay.

Is Prom Actually Worth It?

Martha Nicholas, Media Editor, Reporter
April 10, 2018

Every year, high school students across the country spend months prepare for prom. It is a semi-formal dance that takes place towards the end of junior...

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More than 800,000 American immigrants are being affected by recent policy changes made by
the Trump Administration. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) organization,
which is currently being phased out, allowed individuals who entered the country as minors to
receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation to be eligible for a work
permit. In an interview, President Donald Trump stated that more Norwegian immigrants, or
white Europeans, should apply for American citizenship. In contrast, immigrants from war-torn
countries, like Syria, are being refused refuge in America.

Trump’s America Comic

Jasmine Matsumoto, Reporter
March 7, 2018

More than 800,000 American immigrants are being affected by recent policy changes made by the Trump Administration. The Deferred Action for Childhood...

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Everybody deserves to have a voice, but often, it is usually the loudest voices that are heard. In today’s society, insults like, “man hater” or “little lady,” have become the norm for women. Add to that the term “feminist,” and the insults are amplified and often misconstrued in the media. Instead of standing for justice and equality, feminism has become a marketing strategy that does little to eradicate these misinterpretations. Illustration by Jalen Tam.

What it means to be a modern feminist

January 30, 2018

Feminism is a confusing topic that inspires, enrages or baffles people. The term is often used as an attack against women who may be perceived as strong...

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Bottles of water line grocery store shelves. Photo courtesy of Whiteman Air Force Base.

Where’s My Water?

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
November 6, 2017

One of the phrases that students athletes hear most often is, “Drink water and stay hydrated,” but few take it seriously. Whether it’s in the classroom...

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Bittersweet: Fate of the honeybees

Bittersweet: Fate of the honeybees

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
May 2, 2017

Honeybees are vital to our survival. It’s a phrase that may sound trite, considering its newfound popularity. It’s also something found everywhere...

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Food waste by the numbers. Information from  Hawaii News Now and Hawaii Business

Waste In Paradise

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
April 24, 2017

We live in Paradise. It’s something we’re told from the endless days of summer that grace our islands and the sound of waves just a few minutes...

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