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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
For most of her gap year, Adeline Busekrus ‘20 ventured out to Texas, where she gained new experiences in working and living. Photo courtesy of Busekrus.
Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 18, 2022
This illustration shows the national trend of more high schoolers opting to take a gap year before college. This educational break can be spent traveling, doing mission work or completing apprenticeships. Experts, like research analyst Julia Rodgers, say that gap years provide a much-needed mental break that motivates students to complete their degree in four years; therefore, helping students to save money on tuition costs. But critics point out that gap years are merely an excuse to postpone school work. Illustration by Mei Wai Lee.
ILLUSTRATION – Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 16, 2022
PORTRAIT PHOTO – The making of a Merrie Monarch dancer
February 6, 2023
Academy senior Liliana LaBatte recently competed in her first Merrie Monarch Festival. She started dancing hula from a young age and said she has always dreamt of following in her mothers footsteps and competing in the world-renowned cultural event. Photo by Reina Moriguchi.
The making of a Merrie Monarch dancer
February 6, 2023
The International Club’s poster at this year’s Club Fair showcases its ability to welcome many cultures. All photos by Ember-Joy Guevarra.
Club Captures: Gain life skills from these clubs
January 25, 2023
Lancer paddlers silhouetted at sunrise during an early practice. The team had a successful season with unexpected results. All photos by Emily Trueba.
Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters
January 24, 2023
As the NFL social media programmer, Sacred Hearts Academy graduate Shannon Domingsil works with the players on and off game days. She has worked on multiple brand shoots with popular athletes such as, George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, and DK Metcalf, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. All photos courtesy of Domingsil.
Alumna takes to the field: Ins and outs of running the NFL TikTok
January 23, 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
“Attack on Titan” season four scouts
Winter season anime collection
April 1, 2021
Nyan Cat meme which became a popular gif in 2011 from the game Nyan Cat: Lost in Space. Photo courtesy of Rob Bulmahn.
The evolution of memes through a pandemic
March 25, 2021
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
Sophomore Angelina Lind works out in the Academy’s weight room after school. She is preparing for the upcoming track and field season. Photo courtesy of Keira Mendonca.
Sprinting towards new goals
January 24, 2023
Lancer paddlers silhouetted at sunrise during an early practice. The team had a successful season with unexpected results. All photos by Emily Trueba.
Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters
January 24, 2023
ACTION PHOTO – Mental health: The game not all athletes are prepared for
November 15, 2022
Varsity basketball player Kalysa Marie Ng prepares to take a shot during a game against Leilehua High School. Photo by Samantha Europa.
Mental health: The game not all athletes are prepared for
November 15, 2022
Battle of the best: Spotify vs Apple Music
February 6, 2023
Soft and creamy Lindt Lindor’s Chocolate Truffles for $11.59 at Target.
Top 5 gifts to get teenage girls
January 24, 2023
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?
January 23, 2023
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
November 16, 2022
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
November 14, 2022
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PORTRAIT PHOTO – The making of a Merrie Monarch dancer

Reina Moriguchi, Staff Photographer
February 6, 2023

To read more, find the full article here.

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Academy senior Liliana LaBatte recently competed in her first Merrie Monarch Festival. She started dancing hula from a young age and said she has always dreamt of following in her mothers footsteps and competing in the world-renowned cultural event. Photo by Reina Moriguchi.

The making of a Merrie Monarch dancer

Emily Trueba, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2023

Last year, the annual Merrie Monarch Festival brought halau (schools for hula) from near and far to the Hawaii Island to showcase their hula skills in...

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The International Club’s poster at this year’s Club Fair showcases its ability to welcome many cultures. All photos by Ember-Joy Guevarra.

Club Captures: Gain life skills from these clubs

Gennellea Amasol, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2023

Looking for a club that will help you in the real world? This Club Captures article will discuss three clubs at Sacred Hearts Academy that can be the reason...

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Lancer paddlers silhouetted at sunrise during an early practice. The team had a successful season with unexpected results. All photos by Emily Trueba.

Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters

Emily Trueba, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023

This winter sport’s season allowed the Sacred Hearts Academy paddling team to be shaped by the waters of Waikiki through discipline, community and growth...

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As the NFL social media programmer, Sacred Hearts Academy graduate Shannon Domingsil works with the players on and off game days. She has worked on multiple brand shoots with popular athletes such as, George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, and DK Metcalf, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. All photos courtesy of Domingsil.

Alumna takes to the field: Ins and outs of running the NFL TikTok

Ember-Joy Guevarra, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2023

Former Sacred Hearts Academy graduate Shannon Domingsil never imagined she would be the face behind the National Football League (NFL)’s TikTok account....

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Senior Moka Ushijama spends her free time at school applying to college. As a foreign exchange student, she must decide to stay in America or return to her home country for college. Photo by Ava Damo.

Foreign exchange seniors face big decisions

Ava Damo, Staff Reporter
January 23, 2023

With senior year coming to an end and graduation coming up, seniors have started to accept offers from colleges and prepare for the next step in their...

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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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White examines the contents of the vial following its flight to space. He and the team will notate any changes in sight, texture, smell and touch. Photo by Kennedy Wardlaw.

Students launch experiments into space, benefiting future generations

Kennedy Wardlaw, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022

Sacred Hearts Academy junior Jenica Wong never imagined she’d be launching something into space; let alone, something as unusual as fries, marshmallows,...

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B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancer members share about their club at this years club fair. They support students facing challenging times. All photos by Keira Wheeler.

B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022

B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancer, which stands for Believe It Or Not I Care Lancer, is a team of Sacred Hearts Academy students that reaches out to peers who might...

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(Left to right) Academy students Cocomi Mehring, Isabella Johnson and Reagan Beissel together on stage for the Academy’s first fall production since the pandemic, “Annie, Jr.” All photos courtesy of Steve Tagupa.

Students return to stage with ‘Annie Jr.’

Anna Casupang, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022

This year marks the first time in two years that Sacred Hearts Academy put on its annual fall play. The theater program, which has been impacted by the...

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(Left to right) Housekeeping staff Josie Narciso and Joanne Calaycay show off their charm by making a heart. Both met years ago when they taught at Saint Anthony School. All photos by Kathleen Burgos.

Besties On Campus

Kathleen Burgos, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2022

Do you have a best friend on campus that you might carpool with or share similar classes? For Sacred Hearts Academy staff members and Joanne Calaycay,...

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Students, from various LIFE Teams across the nation, venture off to their retreat location. This was one of the first interactions they had with one another. All photos courtesy of Jameson Datoc.

Faith and friendships from afar

Emily Trueba, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2022

During the summer, students of the Sacred Hearts Academy Living in Faith Experiences (LIFE) Team brought their Lancer values to Occidental, Calif. They...

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Screenshot of Wilbur Soot in his music video Soft Boy. Photo courtesy of Wilbur Soot Youtube.

The Life of Wilbur Soot

Katie Kaoihana, Staff Reporters
November 13, 2022

Wilbur Soot is a 26-year-old British Twitch streamer, YouTuber, and musician. Wilbur has made an appearance in multiple groups on YouTube, including Lovejoy,...

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This is the purple hyacinth, representing sorrow and forgiveness. Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures.

Flowers speak more than words

Keira Wheeler, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022

The language of flowers has been loved for centuries in many countries throughout Europe and Asia. It has been shown in mythologies, folklore, sonnets...

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Academy senior Andromeda Tong cheers at her last football game earlier this school year. She’s excited for the offseason to get a much needed break off the mat. Photo courtesy of Robert Tong.

Insight into student athletes’ life during the offseason

Ava Damo, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2022

Many student athletes, like Sacred Hearts Academy senior Andromeda Tong, believe the offseason is important. It’s a time to either take a much needed...

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