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Senior Jenica Wong wears the blood drop costume to invite students to participate in the raffle. The raffle was a fun trivia to test how much students knew about the blood donation process and its outcomes. Photo by Kaiulani Ferrer.
The Academy’s blood drive gives a second chance at life
April 15, 2024
What time is it? Participants enjoy “It’s Slime Time” by getting their hands messy. The recipe used to make the slimes included glue, contact lens solution, food coloring and shaving cream. Photo by Jenica Wong.
Symposium inspires next generation of women in STEAM
March 20, 2024
Ssebayiteko takes a selfie after school. While she may not be doing it here, the senior participated in a growing trend called sadfishing. She posted pictures of herself crying due to the stress of college applications. Photo by Anna Casupang.
Sadfishing: Teens caught up in rising trend
December 22, 2023
Scholastic judge Sara Satro congratulates senior Madison Iwashita (right) on winning the Distinguished Young Women’s Award. Iwashita is the first Academy student to win this award since 1994. Photo courtesy of Kelsey Kojihara.
Seniors win big at Distinguished Young Women Program
October 17, 2023
(Left to right) Academy students Tiarelei Keanu and Kaila Teves folding donated clothes for Maui fire victims. They volunteered at today’s donation drive, which collected enough items to fill three vans and a truck. Photo by Keira Wheeler.
Lancer community helps Maui fire victims
August 11, 2023
(Right) Teacher Monika Kelly throws to a teammate from the class of 2026. Lancers walked to a nearby park and played games, as part of the LIFE Day activities. The games encouraged class bonding and team work in a non-academic setting.
LIFE Day comes back to life for good
March 13, 2024
The day begins in the campus gym, where pairs of LIFE Team members (photo left) Jetaime-Tihani Tajiri and Reagan Beissel and (photo right) Jayna Amasol and Keira Iwamoto lead the school in the gospel song, “Gloryland.” The liturgy brings together the Lower and Upper School students for Catholic Schools Week. The LIFE Team, or worship team, has a reputation of lighting up every mass or religious event with much enthusiasm for God. LIFE Day is at the forefront of these events, as the student members plan the day’s activities.
Living the Lancer LIFE Day experience
March 6, 2024
Sacred Heart Academy seniors hold their paddles tight in the waters of Magic Island. (From Left to Right) Senior Veda Gang, Anna Pinkerton, Madison Iwashita, and Charli Omura. Photo courtesy to Mahina Monsarrat Ohelo.
Senior paddlers navigate their final season
February 20, 2024
Seniors Amber Wolfe, Kana Barlag and Daphne Ibrao celebrate National Letter of Intent (NLI) Day at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. They committed to sports programs at their colleges of choice. Photo courtesy of the Ibrao Family.
Ready, set, go
February 20, 2024
Infographic by Zaneya Caires.
INFOGRAPHIC – Females in flight
February 10, 2024
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
Tarot Time: Elemental Exploration (Fire and Earth)
May 13, 2023
Music is present in our everyday lives. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
Music and how it affects us
April 12, 2023
KA LEO KONVOS: Draft Day
KA LEO KONVOS: Draft Day
January 24, 2023
Ka Leo created its own mental health playlist on Spotify. This playlist contains the five best songs/types included in the article. Check out the playlist, by Abigail Walker, here: 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
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-5s 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 dont belong’ or ‘girls cant 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
Sacred Heart Academy seniors hold their paddles tight in the waters of Magic Island. (From Left to Right) Senior Veda Gang, Anna Pinkerton, Madison Iwashita, and Charli Omura. Photo courtesy to Mahina Monsarrat Ohelo.
Senior paddlers navigate their final season
February 20, 2024
Seniors Amber Wolfe, Kana Barlag and Daphne Ibrao celebrate National Letter of Intent (NLI) Day at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. They committed to sports programs at their colleges of choice. Photo courtesy of the Ibrao Family.
Ready, set, go
February 20, 2024
In this article, I will be sharing my top 5 books and why you should read them. Photo courtesy of Pexels.
My top five books and why you should read them
January 26, 2024
My tortoise and rabbit getting to know each other. Who would win the race? Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Aspiring Veterinarian: Rabbit care
January 25, 2024
Sadfishing is a growing social media trend, in which people post emotional content of themselves to gain sympathy from followers. A recent study by BMC Psychology states, “Emotional posts are often shared online during or shortly after an emotional experience with the intent of evoking supportive feedback from others.” This editorial cartoon depicts sadfishing by showing a young girl fishing in a metaphorical lake. Her big catch is a smartphone, which shows a post she made on social media. The girl is upset and crying in her post. The fish circling the phone symbolize her social media followers, most of whom are friends who know her. They reach out through direct message to find out if she is okay. Then at the bottom of the lake lies the deeper meaning beneath her post. Experts might say that sadfishing, or fishing for attention, is a call for help. Loneliness, depression and low self-esteem are a few reasons as to why someone might sadfish, according to experts.
ILLUSTRATION – Sadfishing
January 4, 2024
According to a study by the Sleep Foundation, 72% of high school students get less than the recommended amount of sleep. It has become so bad that experts call it an epidemic. Photo courtesy of Canva.
Teens face sleepless nights
December 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Quinn Lum.
Why you shouldn’t pass on UH Manoa
November 3, 2023
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
My tortoise and rabbit getting to know each other. Who would win the race? Photo by Gennellea Amasol.
Aspiring Veterinarian: Rabbit care
January 25, 2024
Olivia Bruce 19 represents her alma mater and HBCU school, Spelman College. An HBCU is a historically black college/university that promotes black excellence. Bruce is a product of black excellence, as she continues to further her studies at Notre Dame to receive her Ph.D. in physics.
Black Girl Here: Is an HBCU for you?
January 23, 2024
A comparison of Christmas photos during the COVID-19 pandemic and after it in 2023.
Robbed by the pandemic
December 5, 2023
(From left to right) A before and after of my first time getting braids. Since then, I’ve learned how to prepare my hair for braids and maintain them. Photo courtesy of Marian Redd.
Black Girl Here: Braids for Days
October 19, 2023
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Logan Motas

Logan Motas, Reporter

Senior Logan Motas helps in producing videos for the school's newspaper as well as for the Lancer morning news. She enjoys hiking, going to the beach and writing. Logan hopes to go to San Francisco State University to study film and cinema.

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Muscle Milk may not be as healthy as portrayed

Muscle Milk may not be as healthy as portrayed

Logan Motas, Reporter
May 13, 2013

At $4.19 for 14 ounces, Muscle Milk appeals to those trying to lose weight and gain muscle because it’s meant to sustain energy and control appetite...

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Home-made cleansers cheaper and healthier

Home-made cleansers cheaper and healthier

Logan Motas, Reporter
May 9, 2013

According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, one in three people suffers from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis. One possible...

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Hapa haole music allowed popularization of Hawaiian music

Hapa haole music allowed popularization of Hawaiian music

Logan Motas, Reporter
May 9, 2013

Hawaiian songs were written solely in Hawaiian until a Broadway musical featuring Hawaiian musicians became a hit in 1912. Then, Hawaiian music slowly...

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Ceramic students make bowls for Empty Bowl Project

Ceramic students make bowls for Empty Bowl Project

Logan Motas, Reporter
April 8, 2013

Empty Bowl Project is an international effort to fight hunger that was started in Michigan in the 1990s. Local artists make bowls which are later filled...

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Advanced Placement classes worth challenge

Advanced Placement classes worth challenge

Logan Motas, Reporter
March 25, 2013

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level classes available to high school students. Sacred Hearts Academy has eight different AP courses. AP...

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All-star junior athlete proves her mettle

All-star junior athlete proves her mettle

Logan Motas, Reporter
March 20, 2013

Participating in sports in high school can build character and help students learn time management, responsibility, how to prioritize work, good sportsmanship...

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Speech team wins at Maryknoll speech festival

Speech team wins at Maryknoll speech festival

Logan Motas, Reporter
February 28, 2013

Maryknoll School hosted the Maryknoll Middle School Speech Festival on Feb. 2, in which 20 Academy students competed. Other schools that participated were...

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Pope Benedict XVI steps down in unprecedented move

Pope Benedict XVI steps down in unprecedented move

Logan Motas, Reporter
February 28, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI, spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Roman Catholics, has stepped down today due to his age. This is the first time a Pope has retired in...

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Sacred Hearts Academy band spends spring break in Australia

Sacred Hearts Academy band spends spring break in Australia

Logan Motas, Reporter
February 22, 2013

The Sacred Hearts Academy band will spend spring break, Mar. 8-16, attending a clinic at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney,...

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Netflix wants to replace cable in households

Netflix wants to replace cable in households

Logan Motas, Reporter
February 15, 2013

Netflix, an online site which streams television and movies, has gained in popularity over the past four years. Netflix’s goal is to “disrupt the cable...

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Community service impacts students and those they help

Community service impacts students and those they help

Logan Motas, Reporter
February 15, 2013

Community service, a curricular requirement for Sacred Hearts Academy students, has proven to have positive impacts on those who do it. The purpose...

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Spanish classes listen to bilingual guest speakers

Logan Motas, Reporter
February 11, 2013

Juan Barrera, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU) licensed practical nurse for the United States Army, spoke to Spanish students on Jan. 28 about his...

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Junior Kindergarten goes on annual Foster Botanical Garden excursion

Logan Motas, Reporter
January 30, 2013

The Junior Kindergarten (JK) classes are set to attend a field trip to Foster Botanical Garden on Jan. 31. Students have been learning about living...

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Job interviews important part of hiring process

Logan Motas, Reporter
January 30, 2013

Job interviews are a way for employers to evaluate job applicants’ suitability, compatibility and appearance. Through this process, employers get a chance...

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Sophomore takes part in Pro Bowl pregame dance

Sophomore takes part in Pro Bowl pregame dance

Logan Motas, Reporter
January 24, 2013

Academy sophomore Sara Martell has won a spot in the pregame show for the Pro Bowl with her dance team, HiDef. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game hosted...

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Annual Alumnae Forum includes underclassmen

Annual Alumnae Forum includes underclassmen

Logan Motas, Reporter
January 18, 2013

Twenty-five recent graduates of Sacred Hearts Academy returned to speak to current students about college, tips on how to survive college and how to make...

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Sacred Hearts Academy band takes part in Waikiki Holiday Parade

Sacred Hearts Academy band takes part in Waikiki Holiday Parade

Logan Motas, Reporter
December 4, 2012

The Sacred Hearts Academy band participated in the Waikiki Holiday Parade, a parade that has been a tradition since 1998, on Nov. 23. The Waikiki Holiday...

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Aloha United Way fundraisers

Aloha United Way fundraisers

Logan Motas, Reporter
October 9, 2012

On Oct. 8-9 students will be able to wear any type of athletic shoes, including colored shoelaces, for $2.00. There will be contests for the most colorful...

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Sacred Hearts Academy places second in Aloha Festivals Floral Parade

Sacred Hearts Academy places second in Aloha Festivals Floral Parade

Logan Motas, Reporter
September 27, 2012

Sacred Hearts Academy’s band participated in the 66th Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade on Sept. 22, marching from Ala Moana Park to Kapiolani Park. The...

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Over 50 percent of computer users experience decline in eye ability

Logan Motas, Reporter
September 4, 2012

Over the past 50 years, more people have transferred to the quick, eco-friendly and easy-to-use computer. With many school textbooks going online and...

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