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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

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Attending college now easier with scholarships

Frances Nicole Tabios, Reporter
March 16, 2016

With the continual rise in tuition and college fees, more students today rely on scholarships to help pay their through college. The good news is that...

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Lenten Fridays do not just mean fish

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
March 16, 2016

With the season of Lent in full swing, many are struggling with what to eat on Fridays, a day when Catholics and some Christians fast from eating meat....

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Legendary David Bowie returns to the stars

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
February 23, 2016

Ziggy Stardust, the “Man Who Sold the World,” and Jareth the Goblin King were among the many personas assumed by the eccentric, influential late rock...

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Veganism is the exclusion of animal products in all aspects of one’s life, not simply in diet.

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Debates over vegan diets continue

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Features Editor
January 29, 2016

Going vegan is a major decision for any person. True vegans consider more than just the food they consume. It is a change of lifestyle. According to...

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Lucid dreaming is said to provide a better way to understand the human consciousness.

Observations may uncover mystery of lucid dreaming

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
January 19, 2016

You find yourself wondering how you got into this situation. You are trapped in a nightmare, legs heavy as you try to run away from the monster chasing...

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Nuts have shown to be beneficial to a healthy diet. They should be consumed regularly.

A healthier life in a nutshell

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
January 11, 2016

Nuts are an underappreciated snack. They are known to lower cholesterol, create healthy hearts and lower the risk of some cancers. Although too many nuts...

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Technology creates new problems for avid users

Frances Nicole Tabios, Reporter
December 10, 2015

The modern age is deemed to have many benefits, especially life-changing technology such as smartphones. With over four billion phone users, smartphones...

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Family Connection, formerly called Naviance, is a useful college and career site for Academy students who can research college information, practice for SAT exams and prepare for AP exams.

Family Connection vital to collegiate process

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
December 10, 2015

Family Connection, previously called Naviance, provides innumerable benefits for high school students ranging from career-oriented surveys to help in completing...

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A much loved Christmas tradition is animated movies, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Classic Christmas movies enliven season

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
December 9, 2015

As the holidays approach, many Christmas programs and movies are appearing on television. The following films will help anyone get into the Christmas spirit. Rankin/Bass...

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Community activities abound for sharing Christmas spirit

Community activities abound for sharing Christmas spirit

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Features Editor
November 25, 2015

With the holiday season approaching, all of Oahu is joining in the festivities, and there is a myriad of activities for the local holiday aficionado. Ward...

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The traditional Thanksgiving meal often includes turkey. Yet, for some families it means more attention for the side dishes.

Thanksgiving means food favorites for many

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
November 25, 2015

With the arrival of Thanksgiving, one of the many things people are grateful for is food--specifically, the food that often is featured in a Thanksgiving...

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Animals not only provide companionship but also are showing health benefits for their owners.

Animal companionship strengthens health benefits

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Features Editor
November 20, 2015

Having a relationship with an animal is an experience like no other. More than just an affectionate companion, a furry friend is beneficial to many aspects...

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Superstitions linked to culture and traditions

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
November 11, 2015

Do not open an umbrella indoors. Do not break a mirror. Do not walk beneath a ladder. Do not walk over a person lying down. These are classic superstitions...

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Flipped classes puts learning in students’ hands

Zoierae Hill, Reporter
November 10, 2015

Imagine sitting down to start your homework, only to find out the homework is something you have never seen before, something your teacher has never taught...

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Women’s roles grow in previous male-dominated fields

Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Features editor
November 10, 2015

Although the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields have been male-dominated for a long time, women are beginning to make inroads and...

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