Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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What time is it? Participants enjoy “It’s Slime Time” by getting their hands messy. The recipe used to make the slimes included glue, contact lens solution, food coloring and shaving cream. Photo by Jenica Wong.

Symposium inspires next generation of women in STEAM

Jenica Wong, Staff Reporter
March 20, 2024

Earlier this month, Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its 28th annual Science Symposium, which is a way to promote “girl power,” coordinators say, while...

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(Right) Teacher Monika Kelly throws to a teammate from the class of 2026. Lancers walked to a nearby park and played games, as part of the LIFE Day activities. The games encouraged class bonding and team work in a non-academic setting.

LIFE Day comes back to life for good

Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024

For the second time since the pandemic hit, Sacred Hearts Academy students experienced a traditional LIFE Day–with a liturgy, walk to a nearby park and...

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The day begins in the campus gym, where pairs of LIFE Team members (photo left) Jetaime-Tihani Tajiri and Reagan Beissel and (photo right) Jayna Amasol and Keira Iwamoto lead the school in the gospel song, “Gloryland.” The liturgy brings together the Lower and Upper School students for Catholic Schools Week. The LIFE Team, or worship team, has a reputation of lighting up every mass or religious event with much enthusiasm for God. LIFE Day is at the forefront of these events, as the student members plan the day’s activities.

Living the Lancer LIFE Day experience

LIFE Day celebrates Catholic and Marianist traditions and is meant to build a community of faith through a day of worship and fun outdoor activities. This...

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Ka Leo Konvos: Gaza with Gimber

KA LEO KONVOS: Gaza with Gimber

Kaiulani Ferrer
March 6, 2024

In this podcast, reporter Kaiulani Ferrer chats with social studies teacher Mr. Gimber about his time in Israel when he served in the Navy. Ferrer,...

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This year, senior Jenica Wong became the first student from Sacred Hearts Academy to play football. She represents the all-girls Catholic school on PAC-5s football team. Her coaches say she is treated the same as the boys and that her dedication and hard work earned her playing time. Wong played defensive back and wide receiver. 

The first actual game I played…we were versing Saint Louis School (SLS) and up by 10 points,” she said. “Toward the end of the game, the special team’s coach grabbed me by the collar and told me, ‘hit somebody,’ and I went with that in mind.” 

While she didn’t make any plays that day, PAC-5 won the game against SLS, with a score of 10-0.

“This was not only a win for PAC-5 but for the stigma that ‘girls dont belong’ or ‘girls cant play,’” the 17-year-old said about the October game.

PORTRAIT PHOTO – Wong makes history as first Lancer football athlete

February 14, 2024

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Infographic by Zaneya Caires.

INFOGRAPHIC – Females in flight

Zaneya Caires, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2024

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KA LEO KONVOS: Artificial Intelligence

Lindsey Dimaya and Paige Lum
February 8, 2024

In a raw and open conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI), reporters Lindsey Dimaya '25 and Paige Lum '24 share what they, as teens, know about...

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Seniors Kana Barlag, Isailah Alvaro, Madison Iwashita and Angelina Castaneda pull with all their might as they compete to see which advisory is the strongest. Tug of war was one of five stations students participated in for LIFE Day this year. The outdoor activities, like dodgeball, flag football and basketball, encourage students to fill their cups with faith and fellowship. Photo by Lindsey Dimaya.

ACTION PHOTO – Living the Lancer LIFE Day experience

Lindsey Dimaya, Staff Reporter
January 6, 2024

To read more about LIFE Day, find the story here.

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Sadfishing is a growing social media trend, in which people post emotional content of themselves to gain sympathy from followers. A recent study by BMC Psychology states, “Emotional posts are often shared online during or shortly after an emotional experience with the intent of evoking supportive feedback from others.”

This editorial cartoon depicts sadfishing by showing a young girl fishing in a metaphorical lake. Her big catch is a smartphone, which shows a post she made on social media. The girl is upset and crying in her post. The fish circling the phone symbolize her social media followers, most of whom are friends who know her. They reach out through direct message to find out if she is okay. Then at the bottom of the lake lies the deeper meaning beneath her post. Experts might say that sadfishing, or fishing for attention, is a call for help. Loneliness, depression and low self-esteem are a few reasons as to why someone might sadfish, according to experts.

ILLUSTRATION – Sadfishing

Nikki Kaahanui, Staff Artist
January 4, 2024

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POSTER – Hawaii High School Journalism Awards 2023

Kennedy Wardlaw, Staff Artist
February 10, 2023

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PORTRAIT PHOTO – The making of a Merrie Monarch dancer

Reina Moriguchi, Staff Photographer
February 6, 2023

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KA LEO KONVOS: In Da Closet – A podcast about teen depression

Kathleen Burgos & Lindsey Dimaya, Staff Reporters
December 22, 2022

A podcast by reporters Kathleen Burgos '23 and Lindsey Dimaya '24 discussing mental health and teen depression. They share their personal journeys...

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LAYOUT & DESIGN - B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

LAYOUT & DESIGN – B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

Keira Wheeler, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2022

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Stories behind a Big Island summer

Stories behind a Big Island summer

Emily Trueba, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2022

This past summer was filled with many memories made out in nature. Some of my personal favorites were from the Hawaii Island, or Big Island, when I went...

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INFOGRAPHIC – Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers

Emily Trueba, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022

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