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Academy students Tiarelei Keanu and Kaila Teves folding donation clothes for Maui fire victims. All photos by Keira Wheeler.
Lancer community helps Maui fire victims
August 11, 2023
Students from both Japan and Hawaii spend time getting to know each other through conversations and interviews. Photo courtesy of Nami Grafia.
Expanding horizons through a cultural exchange
April 13, 2023
Senior Zander Woolsey works on his computer at Campus Ministry on the Saint Louis Campus. He had both negative and positive experiences when the pandemic hit during his freshman year. Photo by Anna Casupang.
Class of 2023 returns to a normal high school year
January 24, 2023
Mauna Loa erupts for the first time in decades
Mauna Loa erupts for the first time in decades
December 26, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC – Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 18, 2022
Early College students touring the Chaminade campus down the street from the Academy campus. They are standing in front of the Clarence T.C. Ching Hall, where there are many resources available to students. Photo courtesy of Simplico Paragas.
College Capsules
September 26, 2023
Paddling, Volleyball, and Softball seniors reminisce
Paddling, Volleyball, and Softball seniors reminisce
April 23, 2023
Students from both Japan and Hawaii spend time getting to know each other through conversations and interviews. Photo courtesy of Nami Grafia.
Expanding horizons through a cultural exchange
April 13, 2023
Spectators line the edges of Waimea Canyon to watch the 2023 Eddie Open Invitational. Photo taken by Emily Trueba.
Women paddle into history of surfing
April 12, 2023
Senior Ariana Oshiro peaking into the kiln to view her latest creations. This is the first stage of firing, called bisque firing. A kiln is a special oven used for firing pottery and ceramic pieces. Photo courtesy of Ember-Joy Guevarra.
For the love of art and clay: Ceramics at the Academy
April 12, 2023
The 12 zodiacs as their signs. From top to bottom, it showcases the relation of each sign through their element. Photo courtesy of Vector Portal.
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
September 13, 2023
Music is present in our everyday lives. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
Music and how it affects us
April 12, 2023
Ka Leo Convos: Draft Day
Ka Leo Convos: Draft Day
January 24, 2023
Ka Leo created its own mental health playlist on Spotify. This playlist contains the five best songs/types included in the article. Check out the playlist, by Abigail Walker, here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Np43AHc33E2KCEbBIPx99)
5 best songs/types to include in a mental health playlist and why
January 23, 2023
Fall in love with this list of songs, from Daniel Caesar to Bruno Major. They will be sure to warm your heart. Photo courtesy of PXHere.
Playlist to warm your heart
November 10, 2022
Paddling, Volleyball, and Softball seniors reminisce
Paddling, Volleyball, and Softball seniors reminisce
April 23, 2023
Spectators line the edges of Waimea Canyon to watch the 2023 Eddie Open Invitational. Photo taken by Emily Trueba.
Women paddle into history of surfing
April 12, 2023
Seniors Logan Chung (right), Karissalyn Chang (middle), and Isabelle Tamashiro (left) get ready to study so they can be ready for track. Photo by Danielle Woo.
Hop skip and jump away
April 10, 2023
A picture after Kamehameha senior Kensen Fuata’s senior night. She currently ranks third in the state. Photo courtesy of Fuata.
Wrestling through the barrier of women in sports
April 6, 2023
Varsity basketball members cheering on their teammates during a game against Hawaii Baptist Academy. All photos by Samantha Europa.
How team chemistry led to a successful basketball season
February 6, 2023
The 12 zodiacs as their signs. From top to bottom, it showcases the relation of each sign through their element. Photo courtesy of Vector Portal.
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
September 13, 2023
The Life Of an Overachiever That We Don’t See
May 3, 2023
Sacred Hearts Academy seniors: (Top, left to right) Karissalyn Chang, Samantha Europa, Kaelin Apuakehau, Zahria Bell, Jolie Taurua, Layla Remiticado, (Bottom, left to right) Ava Damo, Emily Trueba, Abigail Walker, Aaliyah Gamboa, Vanessa Welch, and Rory Redila gather in support of the Native Hawaiian and other Indigenous children who have gone missing due to the trafficking industry. The red handprints on each of their faces is a symbol that indicates our solidarity with indigenous women and children who are missing and/or have been murdered. It also represents the fact that this is an issue where many of our stories have been silenced. “People that we are supposed to be able to trust that are all around us could be perpetrators of this very crime, and we may not even know it. However, by learning about this and realizing the effects of it, we can empower and equip ourselves with the knowledge to protect ourselves and others.” Photo by Abigail Walker.
Hawaii’s back alley epidemic
April 12, 2023
Senior Vanessa Laub shows off her newly dyed hair at an air riflery match. Photo courtesy of Laub.
Cutting off those dead ends
April 6, 2023
Battle of the best: Spotify vs Apple Music
February 6, 2023
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The 12 zodiacs as their signs. From top to bottom, it showcases the relation of each sign through their element. Photo courtesy of Vector Portal.

Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)

Gennellea Amasol, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023

To start strong, fire signs (Sagittarius, Leo, and Aries) are the typical extroverted social butterflies who are usually the conversation starters. Whether...

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The Life Of an Overachiever That We Don’t See

Katie Kaoihana, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2023

Did you know that approximately 17% of people in the world could be called an overachiever, according to the online website Hogan? But what makes someone...

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Sacred Hearts Academy seniors: (Top, left to right) Karissalyn Chang, Samantha Europa, Kaelin Apuakehau, Zahria Bell, Jolie Taurua, Layla Remiticado, (Bottom, left to right) Ava Damo, Emily Trueba, Abigail Walker, Aaliyah Gamboa, Vanessa Welch, and Rory Redila gather in support of the Native Hawaiian and other Indigenous children who have gone missing due to the trafficking industry. The red handprints on each of their faces is a symbol that indicates our solidarity with indigenous women and children who are missing and/or have been murdered. It also represents the fact that this is an issue where many of our stories have been silenced. “People that we are supposed to be able to trust that are all around us could be perpetrators of this very crime, and we may not even know it. However, by learning about this and realizing the effects of it, we can empower and equip ourselves with the knowledge to protect ourselves and others.” Photo by Abigail Walker.

Hawaii’s back alley epidemic

Abigail Walker, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2023

I thought I knew the narrative of sex trafficking. Growing up, my mother was always very open about talking on sensitive topics like sex trafficking. We...

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Senior Vanessa Laub shows off her newly dyed hair at an air riflery match. Photo courtesy of Laub.

Cutting off those dead ends

Ava Damo, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2023

“A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life,” says Coco Chanel, the inspiring fashion designer behind luxury brand Chanel. This saying implies...

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Battle of the best: Spotify vs Apple Music

Nahenahe Alo
February 6, 2023

Music is integrated into almost everyone's lives in one way or another. According to an article called “30+ People Listening to Music Statistics,”...

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Soft and creamy Lindt Lindor’s Chocolate Truffles for $11.59 at Target.

Top 5 gifts to get teenage girls

Mahinamakamaeokalani Monsarrat Ohelo, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023

Finding gifts for all of your nieces, daughters or sisters can be so hard. Everybody, especially young girls, has different flairs and personalities. We...

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Senior Gianna Toro eating cafeteria lunch. She says she prefers to buy school lunch than bring food from home. Photo by Kaelin Apuakehau.

What’s for Lunch: Cafeteria food or home lunch?

Kaelin Apuakehau, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2023

Food provides the energy and nutrients needed in order to grow. Should school cafeteria food be appealing to students? Having a variety of lunch options...

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This editorial cartoon shows how todays youth are being consumed by the demands of social media. With all eyes on them and their eyes on what is going on in the world, teens find that this connectivity can be suffocating. The toxicity of cyberbulling and phishing overwhelm teens, who are not prepared to handle the consequences. Add this to a mix of other factors, like lack of social interactions and stressful current events, and it makes sense why a recent study shows that almost 50% of teens report feeling sad and hopeless. Editorial Cartoon By Journey Flores.

EDITORIAL CARTOON – Social media consumes today’s youth

Journey Flores, Staff Artist
November 16, 2022

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Academy senior Ember-Joy Guevarra watching a video on social media platform Snapchat. Guevarra has a mixed opinion on social media, which she says can be both a great way to feel connected but at the same time, creates feelings of insecurity. Photo by Abigail Walker.

More teens report feeling sad and hopeless

Abigail Walker, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2022

A terrifying new reality has set in among teens all over the world, as depression and suicide rates are at an all-time high. A 2021 study by the Center...

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A view of the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. Class sizes at the Academy are typically smaller than other public and private schools on the island. Photo by Danielle Woo.

Exploring private and public schools

Danielle Woo, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2022

Have you ever thought about the difference between private and public schools? Today, I will be talking about that, as well as the similarities, specifically...

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Senior Julia Jeremiah participates in the school’s student-produced newscast, the Lancers Lately. She loves being able to express her creativity by filming segments for her Video Productions class. Photo courtesy of Danielle Torres.

Growing confidence in a single-gender school

Ember-Joy Guevarra, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2022

Does going to a single-gender school provide students with more benefits than a co-educational school? Based on my own personal experience of transferring...

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Five songs if you want a good cry

Five songs if you want a good cry

Zandrina Cambra
May 2, 2022

Everyone desires, no, deserves a good cry every now and then. And one of the best ways to do that is by listening to an “In your feels'' playlist. A...

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The onset of the pandemic created opportunities for social media influencers. More people stayed home and tuned into livestreaming content. From video gaming to music broadcasts, these online celebrities found success on platforms like YouTube and Twitch with paid partnerships; some making as much as $1,500 per month. This editorial cartoon depicts how the online community was a much needed metaphorical light during dark times brought on by the pandemic. Illustration by Journey Flores.

EDITORIAL CARTOON – More streamers ‘go live’ during pandemic

Journey Flores, Staff Artist
March 7, 2022

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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Kasey Le shows off clips she makes for face masks. She used her newly-found free time during the pandemic to start a business. Photo by Jillian Simpson.

Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’

Jillian Simpson and Ella blu Pakele
February 28, 2022

Gen Z is the up-and-coming generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. They understand their audience's needs, have a grasp on modern technology...

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Before the coronavirus pandemic, student-lead businesses were popular on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. In-person transactions made these small mobile shops widely accessible to their classmate clientele. However, with the pandemic came many obstacles for these young business owners, whose profits went toward athletic expenses and college tuition. This comic illustrates the issue and how todays youth contributes to a phenomenon coined hustle culture. This is the belief that one must work harder and longer in order to be successful. Instead of giving up, these entrepreneurs crafted and created products, like face masks, from home. They taught themselves how to run a digital storefront and once again, returned to business, as usual. Comic by Jillian Simpson.

COMIC – Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’

Jillian Simpson, Staff Reporter
November 26, 2021

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