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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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The Kamehameha Canoe Club Junior Women’s crew placed second in the junior women’s division and 24th out of 65 crews. All photos by Rebecca Meyer.

Taking on the channel

Rebecca Meyer, Features and Sports Editor, Reporter
October 4, 2018

With a single bag in hand, I made my way across the airplane runway to a tiny nine-seater plane bound for Molokai. Each stride closer brought about a new...

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My sister, cousin and I in Monterey, Calif. Behind us was the blue ocean that was filled with a variety of animals, such as seals, otters and plants. Photo courtesy of Ragelle Lumapas.

A week spent in San Francisco

Ragelle Lumapas, Reporter
September 26, 2018

At 3:30 a.m., I was awoken by the loud alarm of my iPhone, as it screamed at me to wake up. I slapped the stop option and groggily rolled out of the...

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A traditional gravestone found at a Manoa cemetery. Before taking the “Dying and Rising” theology course, many Sacred Hearts Academy students believed that cremation and burials were the only options for the dead. This class prompts students to research other death rituals and to take steps toward planning their funeral and writing their eulogy. Photo by Taylor McKenzie.

How to plan your funeral

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
January 5, 2018

Does “Here lies Taylor McKenzie” or “Endings are always bittersweet” sound better as a title for my eulogy? These were the thoughts distracting...

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Journalist Daryl Huff, myself, moderator Beth Ann Kozlovich, journalist Yunji De Nies and University of Hawaii at Manoa student journalist Spencer Oshita participated in a live discussion on PBS Hawaii’s “Insights” program. We talked about the top news stories of the year, including net neutrality and homelessness. Photos courtesy of PBS Hawaii.

Going live: A discussion that changed my perspective of journalism

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
December 19, 2017

Beads of sweat collected on my forehead, as I stared at a thermostat reading 64 degrees. I could feel chills run through my body and a warmth slowly consume...

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During our stay at Hwa Nan Women’s College, we bonded with Chinese big sisters. Cherry, one of the big sisters, took care of us from our arrival to departure. Photo taken by Shelby Mattos.

My last sip of coconut milk

Shelby Mattos, News Editor, Reporter
November 7, 2017

It happened. The last day of our stay in Hwa Nan Women’s College inevitably came. I woke up and knew that today was going to be filled with goodbyes...

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We left Honolulu at 11:30 p.m. on an Air China plane destined for Beijing, China. Photos by Jenelle Ho.

A whole new world: the beginning of a cultural exchange in China

Taylor McKenzie, Webmaster, Reporter
November 1, 2017

A lost group of girls speaking garbled English bumbled around the Beijing Capital International Airport at 4:30 a.m. After spending 11 hours on a cramped...

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The Sacred Hearts Academy students with their Hwa Nan big sisters. Photo by Shelby Mattos.

Our adventure in Fuzhou, China

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
October 24, 2017

My day started out differently from our two previous days in China. After finally getting used to waking up in a dorm room, it was refreshing to open my...

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Homestay in Hokkaido

Rebecca Meyer, Features Editor, Reporter
September 5, 2017

When asked about summer, some may say it was hot, busy or simply enjoyable, but for me, this summer was truly an unforgettable one that changed me as a...

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Preparing to work on the first assignment.

How’s it at Harvard

Martha Nicholas, Media Editor, Reporter
August 29, 2017

Pressured about becoming a junior, I knew that I didn’t want to relax during the summer. I began searching multiple colleges to take summer courses as...

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The council welcomes students and administration during a back-to-school pep rally.

A year in pink

Taylor McKenzie, Media Editor, Reporter
May 18, 2017

The first day of Sacred Hearts Academy’s 2016-2017 school year began with a burst of brightly-colored posters and silly puns, as Student Council cheerfully...

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco

I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Ashley Marie Lardizabal, Reporter, Webmaster
April 25, 2017

“Mom, hurry up! Everyone’s already there!” I shouted, as I fervently paced back and forth through the living room, waiting for my mom to get dressed....

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Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley.

Exploring vineyards in Napa Valley

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
April 19, 2017

During spring break, my family and I visited San Francisco. In addition to the shopping and countless street performers, exploring the vineyards of Napa...

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