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Mauna Loas Awakening
Mauna Loa’s Awakening
January 26, 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
For most of her gap year, Adeline Busekrus ‘20 ventured out to Texas, where she gained new experiences in working and living. Photo courtesy of Busekrus.
Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 18, 2022
This illustration shows the national trend of more high schoolers opting to take a gap year before college. This educational break can be spent traveling, doing mission work or completing apprenticeships. Experts, like research analyst Julia Rodgers, say that gap years provide a much-needed mental break that motivates students to complete their degree in four years; therefore, helping students to save money on tuition costs. But critics point out that gap years are merely an excuse to postpone school work. Illustration by Mei Wai Lee.
ILLUSTRATION – Gap year gains popularity among high schoolers
November 16, 2022
Academy junior Carlee Marcello playing Minecraft. She found time to pick up streaming as a hobby during the pandemic. Photos courtesy of Carlee Marcello.
More streamers ‘go live’ during pandemic
December 16, 2021
Mauna Loas Awakening
Mauna Loa’s Awakening
January 26, 2023
International Club’s poster at this year’s Club Fair showcasing their ability to welcome many cultures. All photos by Ember-Joy Guevarra.
Club Captures: Gain life skills from these clubs
January 25, 2023
Sophomore Angelina Lind works out in the Academy’s weight room after school. Photo courtesy of Keira Mendonca
Sprinting towards new goals
January 24, 2023
Pictured above are some of the paddlers for Eō Kanalui silhouetted by the infamous Diamond Head shortly after sunrise, taken at a morning practice.
Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters
January 24, 2023
As the NFL social media programmer, Domingsil works with the players on and off game days. She has worked on multiple brand shoots with popular athletes such as George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, and wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, DK Metcalf. All photos courtesy of Domingsil.
Alumna takes to the field: Ins and outs of running the NFL TikTok
January 23, 2023
Ka Leo Convos: Draft Day
Ka Leo Convos: Draft Day
January 24, 2023
Ka Leo Spotify creates their own mental health playlist. This playlist contains the 5 best songs/types included in the article. Playlist by Abigail Walker. (playlist link: 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
“Attack on Titan” season four scouts
Winter season anime collection
April 1, 2021
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
March 25, 2021
Pictured above are some of the paddlers for Eō Kanalui silhouetted by the infamous Diamond Head shortly after sunrise, taken at a morning practice.
Season recap: Eō Kanalui’s journey across the waters
January 24, 2023
Varsity basketball player Kalysa Marie Ng prepares to take a shot during a game against Leilehua High School. Photo by Samantha Europa.
Mental health: The game not all athletes are prepared for
November 15, 2022
Kalani High School student Lily Merit leading her crew in seat one during the 2022 Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) state championships. Photo courtesy of Merit.
Sports bring different communities together
November 14, 2022
SLS receiver Jaysen Peters DeLaura making a play against Bishop Gorman earlier this year. DeLaura missed the “Friday Night Lights” feeling when he was injured. Photo courtesy of DeLaura.
Inside the life of injured athletes
November 14, 2022
Academy senior Andromeda Tong cheers at her last football game earlier this school year. She’s excited for the offseason to get a much needed break off the mat. Photo courtesy of Robert Tong.
Insight into student athletes’ life during the offseason
November 10, 2022
Soft and creamy Lindt Lindor’s Chocolate Truffles for $11.59 at Target.
Top 5 gifts to get teenage girls
January 24, 2023
Senior Gianna Toro eating cafeteria lunch. Photo by Kaelin Apuakehau.
What’s for Lunch: Cafeteria food or home lunch?
January 23, 2023
This editorial cartoon shows how todays youth are being consumed by the demands of social media. With all eyes on them and their eyes on what is going on in the world, teens find that this connectivity can be suffocating. The toxicity of cyberbulling and phishing overwhelm teens, who are not prepared to handle the consequences. Add this to a mix of other factors, like lack of social interactions and stressful current events, and it makes sense why a recent study shows that almost 50% of teens report feeling sad and hopeless. Editorial Cartoon By Journey Flores.
EDITORIAL CARTOON – Social media consumes today’s youth
November 16, 2022
Academy senior Ember-Joy Guevarra watching a video on social media platform Snapchat. Guevarra has a mixed opinion on social media, which she says can be both a great way to feel connected but at the same time, creates feelings of insecurity. Photo by Abigail Walker.
More teens report feeling sad and hopeless
November 14, 2022
A view of the Sacred Hearts Academy campus. Class sizes at the Academy are typically smaller than other public and private schools on the island. Photo by Danielle Woo.
Exploring private and public schools
November 14, 2022
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Top 5 gifts to get teenage girls

Mahinamakamaeokalani Monsarrat Ohelo, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2023

Finding gifts for all of your nieces, daughters or sisters can be so hard. Everybody, especially young girls, has different flairs and personalities. We...

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B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancer members share about their club at this years club fair. They support students facing challenging times. All photos by Keira Wheeler.

B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancers show they care

Jaime Tumbaga, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2022

B.I.O.N.I.C. Lancer, which stands for Believe It Or Not I Care Lancer, is a team of Sacred Hearts Academy students that reaches out to peers who might...

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Senior HopeMarie Cosseboom takes the train to visit International Christian University, a liberal arts college in Tokyo she is enrolling in the fall. Photo courtesy of HopeMarie Cosseboom.

A ticket to your future: 5 reasons you should consider going abroad for college

Ella blu Pakele, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022

The college decision process is full of questions. Should I go to the east coast or the west coast? Leave for a public university or a private college?...

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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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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Kasey Le shows off clips she makes for face masks. She used her newly-found free time during the pandemic to start a business. Photo by Jillian Simpson.

Student shop owners embrace ‘hustle culture’

Jillian Simpson and Ella blu Pakele
February 28, 2022

Gen Z is the up-and-coming generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. They understand their audience's needs, have a grasp on modern technology...

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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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Academy junior and daughter Ariana Sun at a riflery match against Pac-Five this year. She is one of the teams 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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Commence the Cultural Celebration

Ella blu Pakele, Reporter
October 12, 2020

In celebration of diversity and culture on the Sacred Hearts Academy campus, International Day invites students to experience traditions and foods from...

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Weathering With You

Animes to watch while stuck in quarantine

Kirsten Aoyagi , Multimedia Editor, Webmaster
May 15, 2020

Being stuck in quarantine can get quite boring. There are only so many Netflix shows or movies that can help pass the time. However, if you're a fan of...

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Clothing racks at Goodwill in Kaimuki offer a variety of secondhand items. The movement of shifting shopping habits to thrifting is a solution to the fast fashion industry, in which inexpensive clothing is rapidly produced and thus, resulting in an increase of waste. Photo by Ella blu Pakele.

Fighting fast fashion

Ella blu Pakele, Reporter
March 5, 2020

There is no doubt that fashion has become a way for youth to express their identity. We use clothes on the outside to reflect the thoughts, opinions and...

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COMIC: OK Boomer

COMIC: OK Boomer

Rheamae Ibarra, Reporter
March 2, 2020

This comic illustrates the viral online meme and catchphrase, “OK boomer,” which gained traction among younger generations as a way to mock attitudes...

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The Crusader and Lancer team show off their winning routine at a pep rally on the Academy campus last week. They won their second national title this year. All photos by Mercedes Anacleto.

Male cheer team hoists over stereotypes

Mercedes Anacleto , Social Media Editor, Reporter
February 28, 2020

For a sport that’s become predominantly female, Saint Louis School senior Odyn Kane is proud to be part of the state’s first all-male cheer team.  “(People...

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Sacred Hearts Academy students and teachers helped plant 10,000 trees at Gunstock Ranch in Kahuku. The initiative is part of the Carbon Neutrality Challenge, which aims to make Hawaii the first carbon-neutral state. Photo courtesy of Camilo Mora.

Taking steps toward a zero carbon footprint

Noe Nekotani, Opinions Editor, Webmaster, Reporter
February 25, 2020

For Sacred Hearts Academy sophomore Ella blu Pakele to offset her own carbon emissions, she’d need to plant 12 trees. And that’s exactly what she did...

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A student gives her classmate a pad during class. Period poverty—or the inability to access menstrual hygiene products—is becoming more widespread, particularly in schools. All photos by Kirsten Aoyagi.

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...

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