It’s a sound that will send chills down your spine -- literally. Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or ASMR, is a sensory phenomenon that is often...

A normal trip to another city turns into a battle of survival in the South Korean film “Train to Busan,” as passengers become trapped on a train during...

Disney’s live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, has reclaimed the hearts of those who fell in love...

Donned in formal wear, Sacred Hearts Academy’s senior class gave Belle a run for her money at their senior prom, with the theme “From This Moment.” The...

Last week, Sacred Hearts Academy’s freshman class found a deeper appreciation for time during their retreat, which had the theme of: “Treasure T.I.M.E:...

Funky tunes, societal expectation and racial inequality are at the epicenter of the Saint Louis Center of Arts’ spring musical “Hairspray!” Set...

In a universe where humans and Martians struggle to coexist, the Japanese anime series “Aldnoah.Zero” thrusts 15-year-olds Kaizuka Inaho and Slaine...

Seeing Valentine’s Day differently (and with a dash of Tom Felton sugar) I was getting some sugar tonight. But not just any sugar; nor the kind...

Sacred Hearts Academy seniors will take part in one of the last major events of their high school careers in April, as they prepare to dance the night...

The sounds of joyful chorus filled Sacred Hearts Academy’s St. Mary Margaret's Chapel early Friday evening, as the LIFE Team hosted the school’s first...

Whether you’ll be spending Feb. 14 with your significant other or family, you cannot deny that Valentine’s Day desserts make a sweet addition to the...

For the first time in Lancer history, the Sacred Hearts Academy’s LIFE Team will be hosting a “Praise and Worship,” where community members come...

Connected in mind and nervous hearts, three Sacred Hearts Academy students went head-to-head with two high schools for an episode of “It’s Academic...

This was it. All the anticipation, anxiety and excitement has lead up to all of this: LIFE Week, one of my favorite Academy traditions. From the...

Walking hand-in-sign last weekend, some members of the Lancer community took to the streets to march for women’s equality. They joined thousands across...

Whether realizing it or not, the moment you open a social media app, you embark upon a battlefield. A battlefield where users are armed with stunning panoramas...

With its vibrant red and white colors, peppermint often marks the beginning of the holiday season. Among the many peppermint concoctions, peppermint...

Modern R&B artist LostBoyCrow draws in listeners with his soothing voice and affection for his lover in his EP album “Sigh for Me.” Released...

Known for his stage name “The Ready Set,” singer Jordan Witzigreuter gives fans a taste of his style in his first self-produced album “I Will Be...

Earlier this month, seniors at Sacred Hearts Academy continued a recently established tradition by volunteering at Leahi Hospital. Instead of visiting...

During the Fall intersession, members of the National Honor Society (NHS) pledged to be “Stigma Free” at the annual National Alliance on Mental Illness...

Three Sacred Hearts Academy students have achieved national recognition for their high test scores. Seniors Taryn Wong, Megan Backus and Ellie Ramirez...

September is often noted for its hot weather and the rush of a new school year; however, it is also a time to bring attention to a very serious subject:...

[slideshow_deploy id='11799'] As I ran through the back of Makiki Valley, jumping over rocks and fallen leaves, dodging puddles of mud, it hit me. I...

With the disappointing 34-percent voter turnout during the August primary election, it is essential that barriers hindering citizens from exercising their...

You’ll probably think I’m crazy. For many reasons, you’d be justified in thinking so. I mean, who would be foolish enough to brave the thick...

The lunch menu at Sacred Hearts Academy just got beefier. In addition to hot meals and various snacks, students are now able to create their own pizzas...

President Barack Obama is expected to fly in this afternoon for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conference, which is the largest...

Robotics teams from all over the island were grinding gears at the annual East Oahu VEX Championships, the kick-off event for the state. Held on campus,...

South Korean rookie boy band Monsta X was “All In” this summer with the release of their mini album “The Clan Pt. 1 Lost.” Released on May 18,...

The heart of the lions beat with awareness and solidarity, as the Academy’s Leo Club volunteered at the 26th Annual Oahu Heart and Stroke Walk. The...

Hairstyles, nails, makeup and dates are the first things to cross a girl’s mind when the subject of prom is mentioned. But, not mine. When I think...

It is not easy to give of yourself, making sacrifices for the benefit of others and dedicating time to issues that one would rather leave on the back burner....

Blood separates the lowly from the elite in the Kingdom of Norta in Victoria Aveyard’s young adult novel “Red Queen,” the first book in the series....

The city of Tokyo is plagued by a vengeful “Sphinx” in “Terror in Resonance,” a Japanese anime series that focuses on former test subjects, Nine...

The Junior Class will dance alongside fairies and other magical creatures at its prom, “A Night in the Enchanted Forest.” The division had voted for...

Since 2006, smoking has been illegal for those under 18. In January 2016, the Legislature raised the legal smoking age to 21 and expanded the law to include...

The Academy Pacific Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) Club spent a day at the Aloha Tower Marketplace tackling a serious issue: homelessness. PAAC prepares...

Groups of creatively-dressed cosplayers will take over Waikiki this weekend with the quick approach of the annual anime convention Kawaii Kon. Held...

Cinnamon is a flavor favorite for many. The sweet and savory spice comes from the bark of trees from the genus “cinnamomum” and has been a popular...

You should be nervous,  afraid even. You peek out from behind the curtain, taking in the audience who eagerly waits for your performance. Memorized lines,...

Are you seeing things? As you walk down the street, a cluster of colors obstructs your view. Suddenly, you realize that the burst of pigments is a...

The “Pulse of the Awakening” commences in “Ergo Proxy,” a Japanese anime series which focuses on inspector Re-L Mayer who is thrust into the dying...

Ziggy Stardust, the “Man Who Sold the World,” and Jareth the Goblin King were among the many personas assumed by the eccentric, influential late rock...

AP US History students will be traveling back in time to old Hawaii during their visit to Iolani Palace, the residence of the last Hawaiian monarchs, King...

You find yourself wondering how you got into this situation. You are trapped in a nightmare, legs heavy as you try to run away from the monster chasing...

St. Louis JROTC cadets put their leadership skills to the test in the annual JROTC Academic and Leadership Bowls (JLAB). The competition is sponsored...

Troubled thoughts and anxiety are symptoms of “the sickness” in “The Program,” a novel by Suzanne Young that follows Sloane Barstow, a 17-year-old...

Relationships and trust are put on the line in Lifetime Movie Network’s 2013 original film, “Love You to Death.” The movie focuses on 16-year-old...

A life of isolation and loneliness turns into one of love and acceptance in “Kotoura-san,” a Japanese anime series that follows 15-year-old mind reader...

Brightly colored boxes and elaborate displays of stars and hearts decorate the storefronts of Korean convenience stores everywhere in observance of Pepero...

Whether it is a deranged murderer in a horror film or the looming tension of a ghost story,  fear takes many forms on Halloween. When fears assume the...

“Halloween” Anime Review: Shiki Death takes hold of the rural village of Sotoba in “Shiki,” a Japanese anime series in which Dr. Ozaki Toshio,...

Celebrating someone’s birthday often includes presents given to the birthday boy or girl. Lower school Vice-principal Remee Tam turned the tables...

Sweets, chocolate and caramel apples are just some of the many candies that fill the empty bags of eager trick-or-treaters every year. Among these cavity-inducing...

“Never rest with your feet pointing toward the door.” “Make sure you don’t fall into a deep slumber with the fan plugged in.” Two common superstitions...

A forest spirit with an umbrella, black soot sprites, a child raised by wolves, a girl whose parents were turned into pigs and a magician who gave his...

Destiny has given orphan Will Henry monstrous afflictions in Rick Yancey’s young adult horror novel, “The Monstrumologist,” the first book in “The...

When autumn comes rolling in, it is common to see a change of color in foliage and a noticeable drop in temperature. Another indication of fall is when...

The scent of ginger and spices filled the air as members of the Korean, or K-club had the unusual opportunity to make kimchi to start the new school year. Kimchi...

Living on floating islands, humans take to the skies to search for the edge of the world in “The Pilot’s Love Song,” a Japanese anime series based...

Standing on the edges of comedy and the coming-of-age dilemma, “Princess Jellyfish” focuses on social outcast Tsukimi Kurashita, an 18-year-old otaku...

VIXX’s first subgroup LR debuts with a hauntingly mesmerizing EP album called “Beautiful Liar.” Released on Aug. 16, the album has support from Starlights,...

The month of September is dedicated to suicide prevention. Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life and has become an important health and social...

Known for his debut song, “Love Like Woe,” Jordan Witzigreuter, known by his stage name The Ready Set, continues to amaze fans with his most recent...

In a universe where man has taken to space, the Japanese anime series, “Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet,” throws 16-year-old Ensign Ledo, a lieutenant...

Based on a dark fantasy manga series of the same name, “Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign,” is a Japanese anime series that focuses on teenager Yuichiro...

One of the largest organizations that advocate social change, dosomething.org, is known for its 3.7 million members who “tackle campaigns that impact...

More than 16 million children in the United States live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level, as reported by the National Center for...

Senior Kelli Keahiolalo, two-time state qualifier for track and field and an ILH Soccer All Star Selection, has been named Lancer of the Month for April. Keahiolalo...

Directed by Lee Yoon Jung, “Coffee Prince” follows the story of Go Eun Chan (Yoon Eun Hye), a young woman who disguises herself as a man to keep her...

“Paper Valentine,” by Breyanna Yovanoff, tells the thrilling tale of Hannah Wagnor, who with the help of a dead friend, investigates the string of...

For another year, Academy students contributed to the 2015 Empty Bowl Project, an event hosted by the Hawaii Potters Guild and Hawaii Meals on Wheels....

The Honolulu National College Fair, hosted by the National Association for College Admission Counselling (NACAC), is “dedicated to serving students as...

The Lancer Robotics team took 3rd place and claimed the “Industrial Safety Award” at the 2015 Hawaii Regional competition, hosted by FIRST, whose mission...

“Meridian” by Amber Kizer is the story of Meridian Sozu, a human-angel hybrid which guides souls to Heaven. Since her youth, Meridian has had multiple...

Taking a break from their darker concepts, Korean boy band “VIXX” begins the year with a cute, bubbly image in their new ‘special single’ album...

Senior Alexandrea Somera performed with dance company, “Boogie Down Productions,” (BDP) at the annual Honolulu Festival. The event, sponsored by the...

Imagine a pool filled with cold, crisp water, lined with spectators on either side. The air buzzes with energy, hearts pulsing in sync. The only thing...

Mucus, aches and runny noses, common signs of the common cold and flu, are a struggle for many at this time of year. Although one solution is inexpensive...

Chocolate has been a treasured confection for centuries by children and adults. The history of chocolate can be traced back to the Aztecs, who had chocolate...

Valentine's Day is famous all over the world. The holiday paints store aisles with hearts and candy in the name of romance. Although the practice of...

Water is one of the basic necessities for all life on Earth. On average, humans should drink eight cups of water a day to replenish moisture lost from...

For Catholic Schools’ Week, the Academy’s lower school library celebrated its annual “Big Book Swap” with students in grades JK to 6 donating their...

Members of  the Academy K-Club welcomed special visitors from Duk Sung Girls’ Middle School, a group of 15 students and four teachers representing the...

The Lancer Robotics team has begun the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition, “Recycle Rush,” a recycle-themed game of stacking totes and disposing litter...

Known as “Voice, Visual, Value in Excelsis,” South Korean boy band VIXX sings about the difficulties of life and love in its newest mini-album, “Error.”...