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The Emerald

Sacred Heart Cathedral's student-run newspaper. We've got issues.

The Emerald

Sacred Heart Cathedral's student-run newspaper. We've got issues.

The Emerald

Luca Calgoro-Worrell ‘25, Julia Frazier ‘25, Evelyn Gong ‘25, Maria Hermann ‘25, and Sophia Nakakura get cozy at their annual White Elephant gift exchange.

‘Tis The Season: SHC’s Guide To Holiday Classics

Aurora Chen '25, Managing Editor December 13, 2024

As winter break approaches, the Emerald asked SHC students across all grade levels to weigh in on their favorite holiday songs. Spanning across genres and decades, here are some of the songs that get SHC...

The Christmas trees of senior Sam Wai and junior Isabel Merriman. The white lights on the Wais’ tree (left) are preferred by 20% of students, while the Merrimans’ tree’s multicolored lights are preferred by 40%. (Sam Wai '25 & Isabel Merriman '26)

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Olivia Lombardini '26, Head Copy Editor December 13, 2024

Christmas is a famously festive holiday with unique traditions across the world, and many of these practices stay relatively constant throughout the general public. Among the most looked forward to traditions...

Photo of this year’s favorite books.

The Final Chapter: Must-Reads of 2024

Simone Cohen '27, Lily Cardenas '27 December 13, 2024

Hello SHC! For those of you who have not read our column before, I, Simone Cohen, and one of my closest friends, Lily Cardenas, bring you book reviews for every genre imaginable. I cannot believe that...

Union Square’s beautiful Christmas tree bringing festive cheer and brightness during the holiday season.

San Francisco Holiday Traditions

Alina Connor '28 and Bianca Kennedy '28 December 13, 2024

No matter which ones you celebrate or how you celebrate them, holidays are universally treasured. They are deeply ingrained in our cultures, emotions, and communities, offering unique ways to bring people...

A photo modeling the cheesecake from this recipe.

NY Cheesecake: A Recipe That’s Sure to Bring Cheer This Christmas

Grace Mathis '26, Arts and Culture Editor December 13, 2024

The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy delicious food with loved ones, and nothing compares to this rich cheesecake. My dad brought this recipe with him from New York, AKA Empire City, where his...

On opening night, the actors thank the tech crew. After their own bows, the actors raise their hands to the light and sound crew.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Olivia Lombardini '26, Head Copy Editor December 13, 2024

After over two months of constant rehearsal for the fall play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the SHC Drama department finally reached tech week, or “hell week” as it’s not-so-fondly nicknamed among...

Being one of my first "stress bakes" during the COVID pandemic, almond croissant blondies soon became a staple in our household.
Immediately, my parents and brother knew I had a rough day from the delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen. Not only did this alert my family that I was most likely going to be stressed, but it also helped ease my nerves. Baking using my own two hands allows me to release anxiety through something productive and delicious.

Almond Croissant Blondies, For the Head, Heart, and Soul

Molly Cannon '27 December 13, 2024

Anxiety is something that I and so many others have struggled with in their lives and the lack of control and spiraling can be detrimental to mental health, especially in the adolescent developing brain....

Photo of this month’s literary fiction books.

SHC’s November Reads – Literary Fiction

Simone Cohen '27 and Lily Cardenas '27 November 30, 2024

Greetings SHC! We have finally reached our favorite genre, literary fiction. Literary fiction is an array of literature. Instead of grappling onto a particular, predictable plot line like a dystopian novel...

Aubrey Gache-Hernandez '28 getting ready to play Dress To Impress.

Dress To Impress’ Most Impressive Outfits

Rhyan Tagay ‘28 November 5, 2024

Out of the hundreds of thousands of games on Roblox, one in particular is on the rise: Dress to Impress. Released in October of 2023, Dress To Impress garnered over 3.5 billion visits just a year after...

Drawing of this month’s genre.

SHC’s October Reads – Mystery

Simone Cohen '27 and Lily Cardenas '27 October 30, 2024

Happy Halloween SHC! In keeping with October’s spooky spirit, this month’s genre is mystery! Mystery novels can range from cracking crimes and deciphering puzzles to solving supernatural enigmas. By...

Simone Cohen ‘27 and Lily Cardenas ‘27 with this month's book selections.

SHC’s September Reads – Historical Fiction

Simone Cohen '27 and Lily Cardenas '27 September 30, 2024

Author’s Note -  Hello SHC! My name is Simone Cohen. I am a sophomore and a huge reader! One of my closest friends and fellow book lovers, Lily Cardenas, and I are proud to be the authors of this...

Ready to groove in Golden Gate Park: Let the concert begin!

Outside Lands ‘24

Rachel Lewis '25 and Grace Mathis '26 September 7, 2024

Outside Lands is an annual festival held in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Named after the city’s western districts (the Richmond and Sunset), the festival is a vibrant celebration of the arts, with...

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