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Scholastic judge Sara Satro congratulates senior Madison Iwashita (right) on winning the Distinguished Young Women’s Award. Iwashita is the first Academy student to win this award since 1994. Photo courtesy of Kelsey Morihara.
Seniors win big at Distinguished Young Women Program
October 17, 2023
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
Overview of the calming gazebo area while students are in class. Photo by Mahina Monsarrat-Ohelo.
The gazebo area receives a new makeover with the help of Abraham and Carmen Adame
November 21, 2023
English teacher Katie Gaitan (right) expresses her love for famous playwright Shakespeare with students Kaiulani Ferrer (left) and Malaika Ssebayiteko (middle). Photo by Zaneya Caires.
College Call-Out: Academy teachers find their vocations
November 7, 2023
Little Lancers enjoy a visit from the Honolulu Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Kiyabu.
Early Learning Center gives hope to new dreams
October 26, 2023
Early College students tour Chaminade Universitys campus, located down the street from the Academy. 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
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)
May 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
Photo courtesy of Quinn Lum.
Why you shouldn’t pass on UH Manoa
November 3, 2023
Reading Between-the-Lines Infographic. Photo courtesy of Chelstine Tavares
“Oblivious Teens”
October 20, 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)
May 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
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Christmas photos (left to right) during the pandemic and after

Robbed by The Pandemic

Ka'iulani Ferrer, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2023

I was in 8th grade when the pandemic shut down the world and forced us into online learning. In fact, I still feel like I have the mentality of one because...

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(From left to right) A before and after of my first time getting braids. Since then, I’ve learned how to prepare my hair for braids and maintain them. Photo courtesy of Marian Redd.

Black Girl Here

Malaika Ssebayiteko
October 19, 2023

As a black girl, we’ve got braids for days. Our long luscious braids hold a history that goes back many years.  During slavery, many African Americans...

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(Left to right) My sister, Sydney Europa, and I before our first day of high school in 2019.

Things I wish I knew before high school

Samantha Europa, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2023

Senior year. The one thing most teenagers look forward to. As I prepare to embark on my next journey in life, I want to take some time to share the top...

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My dad, Sani Apuakehau, performing at the HoloHolo Fest in California with the band “Three Plus.” Photo courtesy of Jem San Pedro.

Backstage Pass: Insight into the significance of Hawaii’s music

Kaelin Apuakehau, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2022

Not many people can say that their dad has graced the same stage of local musical legends such as Fiji, The Mana'o Company and Natural Vibrations....

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Your top local shop stops

Your top local shop stops

Isabella Savea, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2022
When it comes to the aloha spirit, many people think this is just the basic line of respect we have for one another. Others come to the understanding that the aloha spirit is more than that. It is a way of life, and a way to work with each other in order to help, grow and support our local communities. 
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Virtual learning made a huge impact on education during the pandemic. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Why American Sign Language should be taught in schools

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022

American Sign Language (ASL) is the main source of communication for those who are diagnosed with some type of hearing loss. It’s also a language not...

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A day in the life of an Academy senior

A day in the life of an Academy senior

Britney Pham, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2021

https://vimeo.com/657600531 From preparing for a band performance to JROTC drills, Britney Pham takes viewers on a journey into a day in her life as...

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These vegan oat milk pancakes were easy to make. Cooking my own meals have helped with the transition into a vegan lifestyle.

An inspiration to go vegan

Zandrina Cambra, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2021

Last month, I turned vegan. It was a decision that happened halfway through a documentary that ended up changing my life. "Eating Our Way to Extinction,"...

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Tim Urban speaks at TED2016 - Dream, Session 4 - Lifehacks, February 15-19, 2016, Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, Canada. Photo: Bret Hartman / TED

My Procastinative Mind

Morgan Bocobo
April 13, 2021

Over the course of this pandemic, it's quite obvious that, as a student, I have been procrastinating.  Studying for tests, doing homework and even...

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Life of a Hybrid Student!

Life of a Hybrid Student!

Jasmine Le
March 26, 2021

Sacred Hearts Academy senior Jasmine Le returns to school in-person after continuing distance learning from last spring’s COVID-19 lockdown. Come...

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(Left to right) Jondrina Cambra and friends Nautica Mikasa-Keawe, Zandrina Cambra and Angelina Castaneda hiked Ehukai Pillbox on the North Shore. Photo by Zandrina Cambra.

Finding my ‘best self’

Zandrina Cambra
March 25, 2021

New year's resolutions. Everyone makes them, but let’s be honest, not everyone follows through.  That is why this year, I promised myself I would...

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Origami creations of all kinds: cranes, stars and butterflies. Butterflies are one of the easier folds, while cranes are one of the more difficult ones. Photo by Morgan Garza.

Here’s how I found a new love for origami making and guitar playing

Morgan Garza
January 12, 2021

Over the summer, my daily life took an unusual pause, as quarantine and stay-at-home orders tossed an extensive amount of time right at my face. Instead...

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Traveling during a pandemic

Traveling during a pandemic

Jessa Ancheta
January 2, 2021

Traveling during a pandemic. Sounds crazy, right?  Many wouldn’t dare travel during such a time, for fear of exposure to the COVID-19 virus running...

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An actress portrays a Hawaiian citizen in distress, as part of a reenactment of the Hawaiian Kingdoms overthrow. All photos by Noe Nekotani.

Finding personal meaning in historical tour

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
September 20, 2019

The drive towards the Hawaii State Capitol had been an uneasy one. “Wouldn’t it be strange for Japanese people to show up to a Hawaiian event?”...

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My friends and I spent the entire day getting ready and danced the night away until our feet were sore. Photo by Ragelle Lumapas.

A Night in Neverland

Ragelle Lumapas, Reporter
April 27, 2019

As my senior year draws to a close, juggling 10 different tasks at once has become the norm for me. But with prom right around the corner, I was looking...

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