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Maile Yamada started KonaKineDesigns at the start of the pandemic and during a gap year after high school. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kho. All photos courtesy of Tiffany Kho.

How a gap year inspired a successful business

Jaime Tumbaga
April 28, 2022

Who knew a video game could inspire the start of a successful business like it did for California college student Maile Yamada. The idea for KonaKineDesigns...

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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Sydney Bump returned to in-person learning this school year. Bump quit playing soccer to focus on schoolwork and improved mental health. Photo by Isabella Savea.

Hawaii’s youth lose interest in sports during pandemic

Isabella Savea, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years ago, every touchdown, strike and goal was blocked by the tough defense that came in the form of a deadly virus....

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Academy alumna Kaena Kekoa performs as Jasmine in Disney’s Broadway musical “Aladdin.” She returned to teach choir and drama two years ago and says her passion for performing started as a student at the Academy. Photo courtesy of Kekoa.

From ‘Aladdin’ to Academy: Alumna brings Broadway experience to classroom

Carlee Marcello, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022

From the stage of Saint Louis School’s Mamiya Theatre to Broadway stages across the country, Sacred Hearts Academy alumna Kaena Kekoa today finds herself...

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Crossing Rain, a Hawaii-based boy band inspired by K-Pop, recently performed for Lancer fans at Sacred Hearts Academy. They write and choreograph their own songs. Photo by Samantha Europa.

Academy forecasts ‘Crossing Rain’

Britney Pham, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022

This just in: the forecast at Sacred Hearts Academy has been mostly sunny, with intermittent Crossing Rain. The Hawaii boy band inspired by Korean popular...

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Sacred Heart Academy junior Anna Takegawa (left) plays “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” during an esports practice with (middle to right) Adviser Derrick Lee and seniors Shari Leong and Katie Rebugio. With esports a sanctioned Hawaii high school sport, the team competes weekly against other schools in the Pacific/Coastal region. All photos by Ella blu Pakele.

Lancers level up to high school esports

Ella blu Pakele, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022

With the coronavirus pandemic limiting in-person activities, Sacred Hearts Academy junior Anna Takegawa turned to esports, or competitive video gaming. "Gaming...

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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Joie Kane shows her acceptance video into University of San Diego next year. Attending a four-year institution is one of several options available after graduating from high school. Photo by Zandrina Cambra.

Exploring options after high school

Zandrina Cambra, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022

Society consistently preaches that every kid should go to college if they want to be successful in life. Teachers tell us we need to earn above-average...

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Senior stories worn through time

Senior stories worn through time

Ella blu Pakele, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2021

As the year comes to a close, members of the class of 2022 open their hearts to the many memories created during their time shared at Sacred Hearts Academy....

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Academy junior and daughter Ariana Sun at a riflery match against Pac-Five this year. She is one of the team's top shooters. Photo courtesy of the Lancer Air Riflery Team.

Daughters reflect on longtime tradition

Carlee Marcello, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2021

For junior Ariana Sun, being a "daughter" at Sacred Hearts Academy is nostalgic. "Looking back...it’s amazing to see how far my classmates have come,...

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Academy junior Juliette Cramer during sailing practice. She also coaches youth at Hawaii Yacht Club. All photos by Jillian Simpson.

Spectacular sailor stories

Jillian Simpson, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2021

Sailing is a beautiful, yet underrated, aspect of our community. Whether it is competitive racing, casual cruising or a way of life, there are people in...

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Academy math teacher Sabrina Baldassari helps junior Sydney Europa. Baldassari is a first-year teacher at the Academy. Photo By Isabella Savea.

Meet the Teachers 2021

Isabella Savea, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2021

      In this video of “Meet the Teachers,” reporter Isabella Savea interviews some of the new high school teachers at...

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Kaimuki’s small businesses during COVID-19

Kaimuki’s small businesses during COVID-19

Ella blu Pakele, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2021

Lyndon Okata, affectionately called “uncle” by his customers, has been taking lunch bento orders on a notepad for 40 years, and not even a pandemic...

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Students experience stress due to COVID-19 pandemic

Students experience stress due to COVID-19 pandemic

Cassidy Kealoha
March 26, 2021

COVID-19 cases aren’t the only thing on the rise. An increased amount of stress has also been taking a toll on many students during this pandemic. Being...

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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

Morgan Garza
March 25, 2021

In the early stages of the internet, there were no rules as to what could be done. It was the Wild West. While some were able to use the internet for uses,...

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KA LEO KONVOS: Lancer juniors ‘spill the tea’ about high school

Isabella Savea
March 23, 2021

In this episode of Ka Leo Convos, Isabella Savea, an Academy junior and Ka Leo reporter, ‘spills the tea’ with advice about high school and everything...

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Masked Fashion: COVID-19 Pandemic Edition

Masked Fashion: COVID-19 Pandemic Edition

Llana Lee
March 23, 2021

What has happened to fashion during quarantine? Why or why not has it been affected? Quarantine resulted in us staying at home more often, which provided...

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