Skip to Main Content
Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Leo

Taylor McKenzie

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter

Taylor McKenzie is currently a senior and a second-year Journalism student. She is the Vice President of Student Council, President of PAAC Club, member of the National Honor Society and the Web Master of Ka Leo.  As a student journalist, she hopes to write about different global issues, community events, good eats and social issues through the use of different forms of media.

All content by Taylor McKenzie
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...

— Read More
A nature-themed gift sure to bring a smile to any plant-loving friend. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

A new take on holiday gifts

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
December 6, 2017

Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving have passed, it’s time to look forward to, arguably, the biggest holiday of the year: Christmas. Make this year special...

— Read More
Bastille playing in a secret concert with Sofar Sounds. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

Sofar so good

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
December 1, 2017

Music is going through an underground revolution. Sofar Sounds, a grassroots network of artists and businesses, is coming to Honolulu during late November....

— Read More
Starting this week, entryways on campus will be locked by 4 p.m. to ensure the safety of faculty and staff on campus.

New rules secure campus

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
September 17, 2017

Sacred Hearts Academy has been taking steps to becoming a more safe and secure campus. Starting this week, all gates and entryways will be locked at 4...

— Read More
Tips for when you are feeling stressed.

Got stress? You aren’t alone.

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
September 17, 2017

Do you feel stressed? If you answered yes to this question, then you aren’t alone. In 2015, New York University conducted a study using two...

— Read More
The council welcomes students and administration during a back-to-school pep rally.

A year in pink

Taylor McKenzie, Media Editor, Reporter
May 18, 2017

The first day of Sacred Hearts Academy’s 2016-2017 school year began with a burst of brightly-colored posters and silly puns, as Student Council cheerfully...

— Read More
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...

— Read More
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...

— Read More
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller portrays the story of Achilles and his partner Patroclus.

‘The Song of Achilles’

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
April 21, 2017

It’s time to put Percy Jackson back on the shelf and make way for the new star of Greek mythology-inspired novels, “The Song of Achilles.” The young...

— Read More
Cold brew coffee is an easy and delicious morning fix. Photos by Taylor McKenzie

A Cold Coffee Competition

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
April 21, 2017

The coffee culture, as we know it, is changing. Instead of rushing to Starbucks or another trendy coffee shop, where a cup of happiness costs a pretty...

— Read More
Downtown Portland, a quick 15-minute drive from the University of Portland, offers an assortment of opportunities to express your inner quirkiness.  Photos by Taylor McKenzie.

So You Want To Tour A College

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
March 28, 2017

It’s almost that time of year again. No, it’s not Christmas nor is it birthday season but rather, the bane of all incoming seniors: it’s time...

— Read More
Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Focus on giving, not getting

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
November 29, 2016

Christmas is right around the corner. Instead of focusing on the receiving part of the festivities, why not make this time of year a little more merry...

— Read More
Come in for good food and good fun!

FOODIE FRIDAY: Pioneer Saloon

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
November 14, 2016

Monsarrat Avenue, located near Diamond Head, is an up-and-coming area, where clusters of eateries can be found along this street. But the restaurant that...

— Read More
Photo credit: The UN Refugee Agency

Hawaii and the Refugee Crises

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
November 14, 2016

The refugee crises is the defining issue for our generation, as the UN Refugee Agency reports that 65.3 million people are being forced to leave their...

— Read More
Celebrating the fall in Hawaii

Celebrating the fall in Hawaii

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
November 1, 2016

[slideshow_deploy id='11501'] Contrary to popular belief, autumn can be celebrated without a change in the seasons. The Waimanalo Country Farm Pumpkin...

— Read More
A creative mural inside of Glazer’s that combines the joy of music and coffee. Photo credit: Taylor McKenzie

FOODIE FRIDAY: Glazer’s Coffee

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
October 11, 2016

Glazer’s Coffee is a much needed alternative to the onslaught of bland coffee shop chains. With options, such as cold brews, hazelnut lattes and chai...

— Read More
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Taylor McKenzie