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The Japanese III Honors class practices their kanji, a type of Japanese characters, on newspaper before using washi paper. Photos by Rebecca Meyer.

Welcoming in the new year with calligraphy

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
January 23, 2018

While some classes at Sacred Hearts Academy are diving straight into coursework and reviewing lessons from last semester, the Japanese II-V and Advanced...

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Juniors Jalen Tam and Christina Dang are enjoying the bonsai trees on display at the Ohana Festival.

Academy students learn about Japanese culture at an annual festival

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
January 23, 2018

While most students spent the recent three-day weekend sleeping in or going to the beach, Sacred Hearts Academy’s Japanese III Honors students volunteered...

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Artist Troye Sivan surprises audience with a new look and sound in his new single, My My My. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Troye Sivan has fans saying ‘My My My’ with his new single

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
January 23, 2018

South-African born Australian singer Troye Sivan recently made a comeback with his single “My My My,” a song that focuses on loving someone wholeheartedly...

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At 8 a.m., residents and visitors in Hawaii received a false alert of a ballistic missile from the Emergency Management.

Ballistic missile threat sends Hawaii into a state of fear

Shelby Mattos, News Editor, Reporter
January 13, 2018

On Saturday, many Hawaii residents woke to a ballistic missile threat alert, which was sent to their mobile devices by Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency....

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A traditional gravestone found at a Manoa cemetery. Before taking the “Dying and Rising” theology course, many Sacred Hearts Academy students believed that cremation and burials were the only options for the dead. This class prompts students to research other death rituals and to take steps toward planning their funeral and writing their eulogy. Photo by Taylor McKenzie.

How to plan your funeral

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
January 5, 2018

Does “Here lies Taylor McKenzie” or “Endings are always bittersweet” sound better as a title for my eulogy? These were the thoughts distracting...

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Members of the lower school First Lego League (FLL) robotics team working on their robot during the Kalani District Tournament. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Arthur.

A win for the Iconic Alert Squad

Grace Kim, Reporter
December 26, 2017

Sacred Hearts Academy’s lower school robotics team is best in the state. The Iconic Alert Squad, otherwise known as the Lower School First Lego League...

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Snowman candles holders are a festive way to light up your home. Photo courtesy of Pinterest.

Get crafty with Christmas DIY decorations

Rebecca Meyer and Lucinda Hu
December 20, 2017

Christmas is an opportunity to get festive with decorations, gifts and goodies. For those with a crafty hand or looking to go beyond store-bought decor,...

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Academy students give the gift of hope to homeless women in their community. Photo courtesy of Public Domains Pictures.

A Boxful of Hope

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
December 19, 2017

This year, Sacred Hearts Academy’s Interact Club is gearing up for the holidays by giving back to the community through gifts donated to homeless women....

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Journalist Daryl Huff, myself, moderator Beth Ann Kozlovich, journalist Yunji De Nies and University of Hawaii at Manoa student journalist Spencer Oshita participated in a live discussion on PBS Hawaii’s “Insights” program. We talked about the top news stories of the year, including net neutrality and homelessness. Photos courtesy of PBS Hawaii.

Going live: A discussion that changed my perspective of journalism

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
December 19, 2017

Beads of sweat collected on my forehead, as I stared at a thermostat reading 64 degrees. I could feel chills run through my body and a warmth slowly consume...

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KA LEO KONVOS: Episode 1 – Preparing for a nuclear attack

Shelby Mattos, News Editor, Reporter
December 7, 2017

In Ka Leo's first podcast, reporter Shelby Mattos discusses Hawaii's first attack siren, tested on Dec. 1, 2017, in preparation for a possible nuclear...

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Treehouse is stacked and filled to the brim with a range of indie, punk rock and smooth jazz. They also sell film and cameras from the modern and classical eras.

Treehouse brings photography into focus

Jasmine Matsumoto, Reporter
December 6, 2017

Punk rock music being played on a record player can be heard by those walking down Auahi Street in Kakaako. That’s because it’s coming from a photography...

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Junior Jasmine Matsumoto readies her Pocket Campers app. Photo by Noe Nekotani.

Pocket Camp is taking over the gaming world

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
December 6, 2017

In recent months, Pokemon Go has taken a step back with the release of a newer gaming app that seems to be taking over the worldwide web, Pocket Campers....

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The “Aloha Crepe,” which is said to be the most famous crepe in the restaurant.

Aloha Crepes Kaimuki

Rebecca Meyer and Lucinda Hu
December 5, 2017

On the lookout to satisfy that sweet tooth? Aloha Crepes Kaimuki provides a wide variety of sweets for any dessert lovers. Only a walking distance...

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Succulents getting prepped for the upcoming sale. Photos by Noe Nekotani.

Plants for Polio

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
December 5, 2017

The Sacred Hearts Academy Interact Club hosted its first-ever succulent plant sale to benefit the Diamond Head and Kaimuki Rotary Clubs. The sale took...

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Sophomores Destiny Carter and EjaLee Chavis  share a strawberry soda from Mexican restaurant Aztec. Photo by Noe Nekotani.

Academy students take on the Friendsgiving tradition

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Reporter
December 5, 2017

Nowadays, more and more people partake in the growing trend of “Friendsgiving,” a gathering of friends over a Thanksgiving feast. Although initially...

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