Organization uses metallic tattoos to raise awareness of dating abuse
Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
May 14, 2015
One of the largest organizations that advocate social change, dosomething.org, is known for its 3.7 million members who “tackle campaigns that impact every cause, from poverty to violence to the environment to literally everything else.” Among the many causes supported by the group, dosomething.org...
Academy holds annual uniform summer sale
Janelle Medrano, Reporter
May 14, 2015
The Academy Clothes Closet is an on-campus source for the purchase of gently-used uniforms at reasonable prices in July. The proceeds from the summer sale go directly back to the students and help fund Sacred Hearts Academy Room Parent (SHARP) Board’s fun-filled school events for the next school year. Students...
‘Red Nose Day’ fights childhood poverty
Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter
May 14, 2015
More than 16 million children in the United States live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level, as reported by the National Center for Children in Poverty. Childhood poverty affects 22 percent of all children living in the U.S. and affects a child’s behavior, mental health and...
‘An Abundance of Katherines’ tantalizingly alluring
Malia Okoh, Reporter
May 14, 2015
“An Abundance of Katherines” by John Green is a young adult novel featuring the journey of Colin Singleton, a 17-year-old boy. Colin is an aging child prodigy who fears he will not remain a “genius” or reach his full potential. He craves a “eureka” moment. In addition to this fear,...
Embracing one’s culture is essential and valuable
Celine Isabelle Arnobit, Reporter
May 14, 2015
Culture should be embraced, not repressed. Culture connects people to their ethnic or national roots. By treasuring their culture, people gain knowledge about family history. People can also make connections with others who share the same culture even if they are strangers. Freshman Jocelyn Chen...
Senior wins judo state championship
Madison Kwok, Reporter
May 14, 2015
Senior Kaela Fiesta took 1st place in the 172 pound division of the state judo championships on May 9. Fiesta has participated in judo for the past nine years. “While I was waiting in the chute, I learned that my fellow senior lightweight Pac-5 teammate won her championship match. I had mixed feelings...
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