Sacred Hearts Academy  |   Honolulu, Hawaii

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Jill Baxter

Jill Baxter, Reporter

Senior Jill Baxter moved to Hawaii from Canada in the summer before her freshman year. She is a movie buff who also enjoys reading, writing, doing yoga and playing video games.

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Citizens must take responsibility for their own health

Jill Baxter, Reporter
May 13, 2013

With adult and childhood obesity on the rise, citizens and lawmakers alike are scrambling to come up with a solution to America’s rapidly deteriorating...

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One of baseball’s best inspires in ‘42’

One of baseball’s best inspires in ‘42’

Jill Baxter, Reporter
April 18, 2013

“42” documents the story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American major league baseball player. Robinson was signed in 1947 by the Brooklyn Dodgers...

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‘Warm Bodies’ brings new twist to horror genre

‘Warm Bodies’ brings new twist to horror genre

Jill Baxter, Reporter
April 10, 2013

Isaac Marion’s debut novel “Warm Bodies” has received a boost in popularity thanks to its recent film adaptation starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa...

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‘City of Bones’ blends fantasy and adventure to create fast-paced read

‘City of Bones’ blends fantasy and adventure to create fast-paced read

Jill Baxter, Reporter
April 10, 2013

The popular young adult fantasy novel, “City of Bones,” by Cassandra Clare is the first installment in the “Mortal Instruments” series. The...

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SHA Cyber Security Week begins Monday

SHA Cyber Security Week begins Monday

Jill Baxter, Reporter
April 8, 2013

Sacred Hearts Academy's CyberPatriot team will hold a series of presentations on cyber security during the second half of lunch in the conference room...

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Seniors share bagels with Bishop Silva

Seniors share bagels with Bishop Silva

Jill Baxter, Reporter
March 21, 2013

Bishop Larry Silva will visit Sacred Hearts and meet with the Senior Class in an event called “Bagels with the Bishop” on Mar. 22. This will be the...

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Scientists study link between insomnia and electronic devices

Scientists study link between insomnia and electronic devices

Jill Baxter, Reporter
March 5, 2013

According to National Public Radio (NPR), 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia. With the sale and use of electronic devices such as e-readers and...

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Alumna Yvonne Slaughter passes away at age 59

Jill Baxter, Reporter
January 25, 2013

Yvonne Slaughter, mother of graduates Stefannye McElrath and Jeanessa and ReiMalyssa Slaughter, passed away last week at the age of 59. Slaughter, also...

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Mumford & Sons releases new hit album

Mumford & Sons releases new hit album

Jill Baxter, Reporter
November 21, 2012

“Babel” is the newest album by British folk band Mumford & Sons. The group had chart-topping singles and won several awards in the UK before moving...

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Over 200 schools will congregate at Honolulu college fair

Over 200 schools will congregate at Honolulu college fair

Jill Baxter, Reporter
October 31, 2012

The Hawaii College and Career Fair has been held annually across the state since 1973. This year the fair will be held on Nov. 16 from 8:30 a.m to 11:00...

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Graceling creates vivid fantasy world

‘Graceling’ creates vivid fantasy world

Jill Baxter, Reporter
October 9, 2012

“Graceling” is Kristin Cashore’s debut novel, set in the fantasy world of The Seven Kingdoms. A different king rules each kingdom within which are...

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Students meet with iconic Bishop

Students meet with iconic Bishop

Jill Baxter, Reporter
October 9, 2012

Episcopalian Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu was born in Klerksdorp, South Africa in 1931. He worked as a teacher until 1953 when he quit in protest...

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How to choose the right university

How to choose the right university

Jill Baxter, Reporter
October 3, 2012

Deciding on a university is a choice that students have to make. There are over 2,000 universities in the United States. Although the task of choosing...

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Class of 2016 puts on energizing performance at traditional initiation

Class of 2016 puts on energizing performance at traditional initiation

Jill Baxter, Reporter
October 1, 2012

The newest Freshman Class has been initiated into the Sacred Hearts family. This year the initiation for the class of 2016 featured as theme, “Back in...

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Pedestrians must take charge of their own safety

Jill Baxter, Reporter
September 24, 2012

The dangers of driving while distracted are well known. Anything that takes the attention of the driver away from the road can cause an accident. Drivers...

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The Book Thief transports readers through history

‘The Book Thief’ transports readers through history

Jill Baxter, Reporter
September 24, 2012

“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak is set in the fictional town of Molching, Germany, during World War II. The story is about a young girl named Liesel...

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