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A phone displaying the app TikTok in front of the United States Capitol. The parent company of the popular video sharing platform, ByteDance, temporarily shutdown the app before resuming operations yesterday. Photo courtesy of the Cato Institute.
TikTok restores service after going dark for 12 hours
January 20, 2025
Mililani High School students hold handmade signs in support of Learning Centers. The students featured in the photo are participants in a performing arts program funded by Learning Centers. Due to the proposed budget, their program was at risk. Photo courtesy of Teah Vaoifi.
State performing arts programs at risk due to budget cuts
December 11, 2024
Watch out! Rubber ducks are on the loose, floating down the Ala Wai Canal. Photo courtesy of Tyler Beissel.
Quack quack! Ducks raise funds at a charity event
December 11, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy hosted its first-ever living rosary last month. In front of the grotto, students prepare for their moment to read their prayer for this religious gathering.
Academy hosts first living rosary
November 14, 2024
Top row: Freshmen Lexi Yeager, Lilia Gushiken, Evelyn Evie Arakaki, ZeHan Zhang, Olivia Eftink Bottom row: Freshmen Rilynn Milczarski, Ava Lopez, Chloe Diaz, Anneliese Vanadilok, Izzabelle Chang holding posters that their big sisters made for them after performing. Photo by Liana Seo.
Freshmen dance their way into high school
October 30, 2024
The group at Sacred Hearts Academy prays together before they leave for the Philippines. They spent two weeks volunteering, as part of a mission trip for the school. Photo courtesy of Sacred Hearts Academy.
Sharing Lancer energy in the Philippines
January 22, 2025
Left to right: Sewing Club advisor Mrs. Asuncion-Tagupa, Ofa Tuiafitu '25, Jacrene Engichy '25, Cayeelah Semisi-Hunkin '25, and Shaylyn Dela Cruz '25 showing off dresses they made in the club.
Lancers learn the art of sewing
December 19, 2024
Johnny Van Hohenstein surfing at Uncle Buffs contest in Makaha earlier this year
Best feeling in the World
December 11, 2024
Watch out! Rubber ducks are on the loose, floating down the Ala Wai Canal. Photo courtesy of Tyler Beissel.
Quack quack! Ducks raise funds at a charity event
December 11, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy seniors Alyssa Giang, Anna Casupang, Samaya Hogue, and Academy junior Sage Nguyen are on the stage of “Freaky Friday.” Giang, Casupang, and Hogue are seen as cater waiters, while Nguyen is a Torrey (assistant).
Hawaii’s premier of ‘Freaky Friday’
December 6, 2024
‘Nutcracker’ showcases the talent of Lancer Dancers
‘Nutcracker’ showcases the talent of Lancer Dancers
December 13, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy seniors Alyssa Giang, Anna Casupang, Samaya Hogue, and Academy junior Sage Nguyen are on the stage of “Freaky Friday.” Giang, Casupang, and Hogue are seen as cater waiters, while Nguyen is a Torrey (assistant).
Hawaii’s premier of ‘Freaky Friday’
December 6, 2024
Team Elevate completes a contemporary piece at Mamiya Theater during the Fall Mo’olelo Showcase. The song they performed to was “Smash Into You” by Beyonce.
New moves for Mo’olelo Studios
December 2, 2024
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
April 30, 2024
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
May 13, 2023
Setter from Hemolele 16/17s at Transpac playing to win in Gold bracket.
Serving up excitement: Oahu’s first big volleyball tournament of the year
January 22, 2025
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
Crusaders defeat warriors, 37-7
November 1, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy’s Lower School basketball team remains undefeated, winning 10 games this division II Catholic Schools League (CSL) season.
Lower School’s basketball team remains undefeated
April 3, 2024
This year, senior Jenica Wong became the first student from Sacred Hearts Academy to play football. She represents the all-girls Catholic school on PAC-5's football team. Her coaches say she is treated the same as the boys and that her dedication and hard work earned her playing time. "The first actual game I played…we were versing Saint Louis School (SLS) and up by 10 points,” she said. “Toward the end of the game, the special team’s coach grabbed me by the collar and told me, ‘hit somebody,’ and I went with that in mind.” While she didn’t make any plays that day, PAC-5 won the game against SLS, with a score of 10-0. “This was not only a win for PAC-5 but for the stigma that ‘girls don't belong’ or ‘girls can't play,’” the 17-year-old said about the October game.
Wong makes history as first Lancer football athlete
March 14, 2024
PAC-5 varsity Division II soccer team smiling through the blood, sweat and tears of their hard work. They boast a trophy as state champions for the third year in a row. Photo courtesy of Dowda-Gates.
Wolfpack soccer completes a three-peat
March 7, 2024
This phone captures apps that people use on a daily basis, including social media apps such as Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter (now known as X). Social media can be beneficial for displaying work such as writing, art and photography. Photo courtesy of iStock.
How social media impacts people
January 22, 2025
Sophomore Yong Xuan Li scrolling through a short video on Instagram. She is working on limiting her screen time, using Instagram for less than one hour daily. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
The impact of social media on Gen Z’s mental health
January 8, 2025
Notes From Underground a book written by Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Picture taken by Katie Kaoihana.
Philosophical Literature: Notes From Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky
December 11, 2024
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Nearing the end of the competition, the group of finalists show off their achievements. They smile knowing that they are better off because of this program, earning scholarship money, life skills and lifelong friendships. All photos by Bailey Leong.
How to soar and learn in Distinguished Young Women program
September 16, 2024
Shoppers check out the Mālama Hawai’i Makers Market at Ala Moana Center. It happens every second Saturday of the month. Photo courtesy of Mālama Hawai’i Market.
Shop cute & local this holiday season!
December 9, 2024
Hula Hālau O Kamuela dancing on the Merrie Monarch stage. Photo courtesy of Bruce Omori.
My hula journey through the heart of Japan
November 22, 2024
Aspiring Veterinarian: Tortoise Walk and Talk
October 28, 2024
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
Off-the-beaten-path of Japan
April 30, 2024
Academy seniors Ann Claire Walker (left), Chelstine Tavares (middle), and Malaika Ssebayitekko chat in the gazebo. Photo by Zaneya Caires.
Senioritis: A high school senior’s affliction
February 6, 2024
Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ann Li

Ann Li, Reporter

Ann is a first-year Journalism student and a sophomore at the Academy. Her hope for this year is to improve her writing skills and establish connections with others in the community. She likes to crochet and read during her free time. One fun fact about Ann is that her favorite music genre is R&B.

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Sophomore Yong Xuan Li scrolling through a short video on Instagram. She is working on limiting her screen time, using Instagram for less than one hour daily. Photo by Gennellea Amasol.

The impact of social media on Gen Z’s mental health

Ann Li, Staff Reporter
January 8, 2025

In recent years, research and surveys show that this generation is more depressed than any other. Some suggest the reason behind this is addiction to social...

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This is a photo of Theology teacher Steffanie Beissel’s new classroom. Beissel placed a sofa in her classroom, and students love to relax there. Photo by Ann Li.

New School Year, New Classroom

Ann Li, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024

Several Sacred Hearts Academy teachers have been reassigned to different classrooms than they had the previous school year, requiring them to adjust to...

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