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Dr. Scott Schroeder made his official public appearance to Sacred Hearts Academy as the new Head of School following current Head of School, Betty White’s retirement in a special morning assembly on Feb. 28 2019. Photo by Rebecca Meyer.

Academy welcomes new Head of School

Rebecca Meyer, Features and Sports Editor, Reporter
March 1, 2019

Sacred Hearts Academy students gathered yesterday for a special morning assembly announcing new Head of School Dr. Scott Schroeder. He replaces Betty White,...

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(Left to right) Academy students Dilbul Floyd, Agnes Brown and Jessica Medrano advocated against flavored tobacco products with colorful signage and art at the Hawaii State Capitol. They are part of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii (CTFH)’s youth council, which helped introduce bills proposing a ban on such products. Photo courtesy of Agnes Brown.

Youth push for statewide ban on flavored tobacco products

Shelby Mattos and Noe Nekotani
February 28, 2019

In an effort to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in Hawaii, Sacred Hearts Academy students helped decorate the Hawaii State Capitol lawn with...

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Year in Review: 2018

Year in Review: 2018

Monica Kenny, Reporter
February 21, 2019

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Students show off their talent at SHA’s Got Talent

Students show off their talent at SHA’s Got Talent

Kirsten Aoyagi, Reporter
February 20, 2019

Sacred Hearts Academy held its first-ever talent show recently in an effort to add variety to the usual school assemblies. Instead of student and faculty...

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(Left to right) Eighth grader Vanessa Laub and freshmen Tammy Huynh and Clarisa Babauta prepare the drums with a club parent and mentor. According to Chinese mythology, the drumbeat represents the lion’s heartbeat; without it, the lion ceases to exist. It also mimics the tale of how a village fought off the nian beast, known to take children if taxes were unpaid. Villagers made loud noises by banging pots and setting off firecrackers to scare away the monster.

Celebrating Year of the Pig with Lancer lion

Martha Nicholas, Media Editor, Reporter
February 20, 2019

The Lancers Lion Dance Club rang in the Year of the Pig with a school-wide performance recently, decorated with colorful costumes and graced with traditional...

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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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Academy senior Anika Galvan makes custom flip flops as a part-time job with the Flip Flop Workshop.

Students balance heavy loads for success

Rebecca Meyer and Tyra Tabayoyong
February 12, 2019

It’s a juggling act for Sacred Hearts Academy senior Anika Galvan, with multiple college-level classes, after-school clubs and a part-time job filling...

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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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Aquaman surprises fans with his full body of tattoos during his fight scene with Black Manta. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

DC Entertainment’s ‘Aquaman’ swims to the top of the charts

Tyra Tabayoyong, Reporter
January 29, 2019

It has been more than a year after “Justice League” hit the theaters, and Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment return with the biggest DC extended universe...

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The gold trophy is given every year to congratulate music artists. Photo courtesy by Flickr.

Grammy nominations shock fans

Martha Nicholas, Media Editor, Reporter
January 17, 2019

The nominations for the 61st Grammy Awards were revealed on Friday, Dec 7th. The list extended this year with more nominations for each category such as...

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The soundtrack included songs by song artist Tyler The Creator. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

The Grinch ruins Christmas in new animated movie

Noe Nekotani, Opinions and Blog Editor
January 8, 2019

The green fiend that had fans waiting in anticipation this holiday season left many disappointed. “The Grinch,” a 2018 American computer-animated...

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KA LEO KONVOS: Episode 3 – Loner Culture

Ragelle Lumpas, Reporter
January 7, 2019

In Ka Leo's third podcast, reporter Ragelle Lumpas discusses how young adults are getting comfortable with finding their self-individuality through Honjak...

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KA LEO KONVOS: Episode 2 – The Last Straw

Monica Kenny, Reporter
January 7, 2019

In the first installment of the Big Picture Podcast, Monica Kenny and chemistry teacher Laura Hausman discuss the greater implications of global warming,...

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 The Sacred Hearts Academy’s Eco Club along with the PAAC and LAB spent the day cleaning up Bellows Beach in Waimanalo. All photos courtesy of Kinga Wojtas.

Academy Spotlight: The Eco Club

Rebecca Meyer, Features and Sports Editor, Reporter
December 13, 2018

In the spirit of the holidays, November and December are often celebrated as a time to be thankful for those around you. Putting a twist on what to be...

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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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