Anjali Shrestha Feature Editor The familiar generic ringtone went off and junior Monica Rodriguez reached into her pocket and within 10 seconds answered her recent texts. Rodriguez averages 80 texts...

Jovel Quierolo Sacred Heart Editor Bottled water is no longer included in students’ meal plans for lunch in the cafeteria, but the thirsty can fill biodegradable cups or their own bottles from coolers...

Sara Kloepfer Reporter He sits at a corner table in the Center, folded hands resting on his crossed leg, his head cocked slightly and bushy white eyebrows raised as he listens to a student read her...

Sophie Gilchrist Sports Editor Ever since Joanna Wendell (’05) took Art Foundations in her sophomore year of high school, she knew art history was a subject she wanted to continue to study. “I...

Sara Kloepfer Reporter "No one likes you because you’re an ugly b****,” read the Honesty Box message Samantha received upon logging onto her Facebook one day. “I never responded, but they...

Jovel Quierolo Sacred Heart Editor Her white Reeboks hardly squeak as she walks from a small chapel after mass. Her friends smile, take her hand and welcome her back from an 8-day retreat....

Susie Lee Reporter Many Facebook users assume it is safe to post any photos and comments on profiles, thinking only their online friends will see them, but they may be unaware that even private data...

Jovel Queirolo Sacred Heart Editor Ringing a bell in front of a Lucky supermarket was lonely and miserable, but in five hours I began to understand why this holiday season is less of a season of giving....

Susie Lee Reporter Beginning early next spring, a new SAT score reporting policy will allow students to decide which of their scores the colleges that they are applying to can see. College Board,...

Gracie Hays A & E Editor The competition for college that traditionally begins in junior or senior year of high school has students preparing at increasingly younger ages with a rising emphasis...