Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Senior Mara Gillis and junior Celina Ma compete in the boat building portion of the Physics Olympics at the University of Hawaii.

Students compete in Physics Olympics

Kelcie Ching, Reporter
March 7, 2014

The Physics Olympics is an annual event held at the University of Hawaii. It is sponsored by the UH Department of Physics and Astronomy and the American...

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Reason to Breathe entices readers to discover secrets

‘Reason to Breathe’ entices readers to discover secrets

Mariko Galton, Reporter
March 7, 2014

“Reason to Breathe” by Rebecca Donovan is about 16-year-old Emma Thomas who constantly tries to escape from her abusive aunt and unsympathetic uncle. When...

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The Senior Class will help residents of Leahi Hospital at the annual Spring Fling Carnival.

Seniors assist elderly at Leahi Hospital

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
March 7, 2014

The Senior Class service this year involves working with the poor and elderly. On Mar. 19 the entire class will be assisting elderly at Leahi Hospital...

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Senior Whitney Kim has won two scholarships from Soroptimist International of Hawaii for her community service work.

Academy senior wins two Soroptimist scholarships

Giselle Redila, Reporter
March 7, 2014

Senior Whitney Kim is the recipient of the Youth Citizenship and Violet Richardson Awards, the two coveted Soroptimist International of Hawaii scholarships...

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The CyberLancers placed just below the top 100 teams nationwide in a grueling, six-hour competition.

CyberLancers vie in CyberPatriot state round

Frances Nicole Tabios, Reporter
March 7, 2014

The Academy’s CyberLancers competed against 517 teams nationwide in the state recognition round for the CyberPatriot contest via the Internet on Feb....

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Senior nominated as Presidential Scholar

Senior nominated as Presidential Scholar

Sydney Tsukenjo, Reporter
March 5, 2014

Presidential scholars are appointed by the president. High school seniors are chosen based on academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations...

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Excessive cell phone use tied to anxiety

Excessive cell phone use tied to anxiety

Aina Katsikas, Reporter
March 5, 2014

The stereotypical image of any teenager is a distracted student with a cellular phone glued to her hand. Recent studies show an addiction to the cell phone...

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Aerobic and anaerobic exercise helps strengthen the body in different ways. Teens should do both for a healthy body and healthy life.

Aerobic and anaerobic exercises vary

Noelle Yee, Reporter
March 5, 2014

Exercise is a vital function to maintaining a healthy life. Aerobic and anaerobic fitness are two types of physical activity, varying in oxygen availability...

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The Academy team of Mara Gillis, Annie Oh, Hulali Alford, Natalie Hajinelian and Theresa Ginter competed on KFVEs Its Academic, a high school competition featuring a variety of topics.

Academy students compete in KFVE academic competition

Janelle Medrano, Reporter
March 4, 2014

Seniors Mara Gillis and Hulali Alford and sophomore Theresa Ginter will represent Sacred Hearts Academy on KFVE’s television program, “It’s Academic...

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Four seniors qualified in the ILH Precision Riflery Championships, with Sara Tashima placing first.

Seniors compete in ILH Precision Riflery championships

Sage Parker-Lee, Reporter
March 4, 2014

When seniors Caroline Kikkawa, Danielle Ho, Justine Wong and Sara Tashima  competed in the Precision Riflery Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH)...

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Pope Francis, the first non-European pope in the history of the Catholic church, is proving to be compassionate and humble.

Pope Francis revolutionizes Catholic church

Noelle Yee, Reporter
March 4, 2014

Since his election as pope last year, Pope Francis has gained popularity because of his revolutionary ideas including an emphasis on compassion for others,...

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‘Tandem’ presents fantasy worlds and action

‘Tandem’ presents fantasy worlds and action

Kelcie Ching, Reporter
March 3, 2014

Sasha Lawson is an ordinary 16-year-old who lives with her grandfather, a physicist. Although her grandfather used to tell her stories about parallel...

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‘The Monuments Men’ reveals different sides of war

‘The Monuments Men’ reveals different sides of war

Sydney Tsukenjo, Reporter
March 3, 2014

“The Monuments Men” begins near the start of World War II with soldiers from America and Europe being recruited by the government to search for art...

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Interviews give a quick impression for possible hires. Employers form opinions very quickly and teens looking for jobs must be presentable and articulate from the beginning.

Interviews allow employers to gauge suitability for position

Jacqueline Medrano, Reporter
March 3, 2014

Interviews play a key role in determining whether a candidate will fit a situation. First impressions during interviews often determine if one is suitable. Prior...

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Allegiant concludes Divergent trilogy

‘Allegiant’ concludes ‘Divergent’ trilogy

Kelcie Ching, Reporter
March 3, 2014

“Allegiant” by Veronica Roth is set in a world of factions, among them Amity (the peaceful), Dauntless (the brave), Candor (the honest) and Abnegation...

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