Students urge end to ‘period poverty’
Kirsten Aoyagi and Brianne Ishihara
February 21, 2020
When it’s that time of the month for high school student Agia Lee, she not only fears the onset of menstrual cramps but of embarrassment as well. “I haven't been able to afford pads, so I normally ask other girls if they have one or two that I can use,” said Lee, a senior at all-girls Catholic...
‘Dining In’ with Punahou JROTC cadets
Rheamae Ibarra, Reporter
December 16, 2019
Dining In is a formal military ceremony for members of a company, which includes a dinner and other activities that foster camaraderie. The event includes traditions that often puts attendees out of their comfort zone. It also extends to high school JROTC programs, such as one this month at Punahou Sch...
Singing her way to ‘Idol’ stage
Mercedes Anacleto, Social Media and Sports Editor
December 5, 2019
As Sacred Hearts Academy senior Rachel Faith Javier stepped out to what would be one of the biggest auditions of her life, she kept her late brother in her mind and in her heart. The 17-year-old auditioned for the popular singing competition television series “American Idol” last month. She l...
HIFF HIFF HURRAY!
Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
December 3, 2019
“I noticed that (the film showed) different camera techniques that Mrs. (Alyssa) Myers taught us,” said Sacred Hearts Academy journalism student and senior Kirsten Aoyagi, referring to a film she viewed with her class, as part of the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). “It was really int...
Going mad for Fright Night
Brianne Ishihara, Reporter
December 3, 2019
Attendees fell down a rabbit hole at this year’s fun-filled Fright Night, which took place at Sacred Hearts Academy on Oct. 25. This year’s theme was Through the Looking Glass, inspired by fantasy novel and Disney favorite “Alice in Wonderland.” During the event, attendees hopped through the ha...
Classroom comes alive with Día De Los Muertos celebration
Brianne Ishihara, Reporter
November 19, 2019
The Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, celebrates the life of those that have passed. On October 29, the Spanish IV/V class showcased the different elements of the holiday. Students from other spanish classes and members of the spanish club learned why Día de los Muertos is of grave importance. (All ph...
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