Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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The view from Honolulu to Narita was missed by most who were still on Hawaii time, which is 19 hours behind Japan.

Sakura in Japan

Shelby Mattos, Reporter
March 30, 2017

This spring break, I visited Japan with the Sacred Hearts Academy band. It was not only an opportunity to bond with my classmates, but it was also my first...

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Downtown Portland, a quick 15-minute drive from the University of Portland, offers an assortment of opportunities to express your inner quirkiness.  Photos by Taylor McKenzie.

So You Want To Tour A College

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
March 28, 2017

It’s almost that time of year again. No, it’s not Christmas nor is it birthday season but rather, the bane of all incoming seniors: it’s time...

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The Great Aloha Run Participants from Sacred Hearts Academy.

Major Motivators Of The Great Aloha Run

Martha Nicholas, Reporter
March 24, 2017

Thousands gathered for the Great Aloha Run during President’s Day weekend. This included more than 100 Sacred Hearts Academy Lancers. And while many...

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Valentines Day Twist

Valentines’ Day Twist

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
March 22, 2017

Seeing Valentine’s Day differently (and with a dash of Tom Felton sugar) I was getting some sugar tonight. But not just any sugar; nor the kind...

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Displaying our LIFE Week theme proudly at the assembly! Photo by Kaysey Siobal.

LIFE Week: From a LIFER’s Point of View

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
February 9, 2017

This was it. All the anticipation, anxiety and excitement has lead up to all of this: LIFE Week, one of my favorite Academy traditions. From the...

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The freshman class after this year’s LIFE Walk. Photo by Rochell Agapay.

LIFE Walk 2017: As told by a student

Rebecca Meyer, Reporter
February 6, 2017

“I’m just going to get hot and sweaty, and then they’re going to force me to play a game,” I thought, as I came to campus on the morning of what...

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Sacred Hearts Academy students participated in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Photo Courtesy: Hawaii All State Marching Band.

Sharing aloha spirit at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Martha Nicholas, Reporter
January 4, 2017

While waiting in a long line of parade participants, I watched as unique attractions got their cue; their cue to begin walking into a chilly New York City,...

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One of our stops in Tokyo was the Giant Lantern, which was where Japanese people would come to pray for a bountiful harvest.

From Taipei to Tokyo

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 29, 2016

Landing in Taipei had been a bit underwhelming for me. It was my first time, but I was feeling under the weather and not really able to focus on much of...

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Photo credit: Taylor McKenzie

Homeroom Halloween Decorations

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
November 8, 2016

Breaking away from the old tradition this year's halloween celebration kicks off the year with a new surprise from SHA. Classrooms are to decorate homerooms...

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Bringing order to the court

Ashley Marie Lardizabal, Reporter, Webmaster
November 1, 2016

“Oh yeah, it’s just another building that people work in. No biggie,” I shrugged, moments before entering the Prince Kuhio Federal Building. One...

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For Mini Monday, “big sisters” dressed their “little sisters” in baby accessories.

Freshman Initiation: As told by a Little Sister

Noe Nekotani, Reporter
September 29, 2016

Freshman Initiation is a long-time tradition at Sacred Hearts Academy, and contrary to what it sounds, this “initiation” doesn’t include hazing or...

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Juniors Rochell Agapay and Hi‘ialo Apo with their freshman “little sister,” Mickayla Baniaga, for Mini Monday.

Freshman Initiation: As Told by a Big Sister

Rochell Ann Agapay, Reporter
September 29, 2016

Sacred Hearts Academy just wrapped up Freshman Initiation Week, when freshmen are officially welcomed to the high school. It’s an exciting time of year...

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Ka Leo adviser Alyssa Myers (far left) and student journalists Ashley Lardizabal and Kailanianna Ablog with Sec. Sally Jewell.

Diving into real-world journalism with the IUCN Congress

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
September 26, 2016

[slideshow_deploy id='11799'] As I ran through the back of Makiki Valley, jumping over rocks and fallen leaves, dodging puddles of mud, it hit me. I...

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Who is ready for the ‘Middle of Here and Now?’

Who is ready for the ‘Middle of Here and Now?’

Taylor McKenzie, Reporter, Media Editor
September 20, 2016

What does the phrase “Hawaiian art” mean to you? If palm trees and hula dancers come to mind, then you aren’t alone. These stereotypes plague the...

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Krazy for the Korean Festival

Krazy for the Korean Festival

Kailanianna Ablog, Reporter, Opinions Editor
September 15, 2016

You’ll probably think I’m crazy. For many reasons, you’d be justified in thinking so. I mean, who would be foolish enough to brave the thick...

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