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Academy senior named top youth volunteer of the year

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter

March 8, 2018

Sacred Hearts Academy senior Mahealani Sims-Tulba was recently named one of Hawaii’s top youth volunteer by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program. Sims-Tulba was recognized for the start-up of her nonprofit program aimed at preventing bullying. “It feels surreal that I was nominated for...

Celebrating the start of a brand new year

Rebecca Meyer and Lucinda Hu

March 8, 2018

The Lunar New Year is a traditional Chinese holiday not only celebrated in China but around the world. Every year, the celebration begins around early February and is intended to bring good fortune into the new year. New year celebrations include various activities, traditions and food. Here in Hawaii, a...

Inspiring grit in girls

Shelby Mattos and Noe Nekotani

March 3, 2018

The brisk clicks of high heels echo throughout the halls of Sacred Hearts Academy, as local entrepreneur Shelley Cramer confidently strides toward the conference room. Straightening her business suit, she enters to greet a group of eager female student leaders. The students are part of a mentorship...

Hearts out for human trafficking

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter

February 12, 2018

Last month, the Blue Heart Bonanza kicked off Catholic Schools Week. It was hosted by this year’s The Living in Faith Experience (LIFE) Team and was dedicated to bringing awareness to human trafficking. “The Blue Heart Campaign is a global awareness raising initiative to fight human trafficking...

Preparing for the Great Aloha Run

Martha Nicholas, Media Editor, Reporter

February 6, 2018

The registration for this year’s Great Aloha Run has officially closed, and many are looking forward to the 8-mile marathon. Here are some tips to help prepare:Never perform any kind of physical activity without stretching. Giving your body ample time to loosen up prevents your muscles from getting...

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