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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

Siena Larkin ‘27's poll responses on students’ most important issues in the election.

SHC’s Important Issues in the 2024 Presidential Election

Samantha Wai '25, Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2024

The 2024 presidential election was filled with a number of key issues that became the forefront of its candidates’ campaigns. Kamala Harris centered her campaign around restoring reproductive rights...

Photo of San Francisco's Mayor-Elect, Daniel Lurie, taken by Thomas Hawk in 2024 and licensed by Creative Commons.

Local Politics and SHC

Francesca Zogaric ‘26 December 6, 2024

With the recent November 5 ballot, there are many varying opinions on different issues in the state. The students and adults of SHC express what they believe, what they think will happen, and how this...

The United States' 2024 presidential election candidates: Vice President Kamala Harris and President Elect Donald Trump. Taken by Gage Skidmore in 2019 and 2016, respectively, and licensed under Creative Commons.

A Fresh Perspective: SHC Students on the 2024 Election

Siena Larkin '27 November 21, 2024

The fate of the U.S. is important to the future of younger generations, and although not all of them can vote yet, their opinions are valued. To find out what their stances were on this year’s Democratic...

Jonah Lei ‘25 takes a selfie with the SHC library computer as the results come in on Election Night.

2024 Election: Americans Give Trump a Second Term

Jonah Lei '25, Current Events Editor November 14, 2024

The 2024 presidential election ended with Americans electing former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump was able to flip crucial swing states like Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania,...

An American flag waving at a past DNC, taken by Kelly DeLay in 2008 and licensed under Creative Commons.

Looking Back: The Parties’ National Conventions

Emi Lombardi ‘28 November 13, 2024

On July 15, the Republican National Convention opened in Milwaukee, preparing to host thousands of people. Five weeks later, on August 19, the Democratic National Convention began in Chicago, showing...

An Advocacy in Action member writing postcards to residents in Texas, encouraging them to vote during the 2024 election.

Advocacy in Action: Taking Initiative Amidst the Election Season

Samantha Wai '25, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2024

With the recent election cycle’s end, countless people around the country rallied together during what is arguably one of the most influential elections in American history. In our own backyard, the...

JD Vance speaks in Michigan in June 2024 (left) and a Fox News store at the Minneapolis airport (right). Photos taken by Gage Skidmore in 2024 and sarae in 2006, respectively, and licensed under Creative Commons.

2 WEEKS AWAY: SHC’S 2024 Election News Update

Jonah Lei '25, Current Events Editor November 4, 2024

We are 2 weeks away from the US presidential election! This week, former President Trump and Senator JD Vance waded into controversy around the events of the previous election, and Vice President Harris...

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to weigh on the minds of many American voters. Photos taken by 
zeevveez in 2006 and Global Panorama in 2014, respectively, and licensed under Creative Commons.

3 WEEKS AWAY: SHC’S 2024 Election News Update

Jonah Lei '25, Current Events Editor October 28, 2024

We are three weeks away from the 2024 presidential election! This week, both candidates turned to famous figures to reinforce their messages, and the anniversary of October 7 reminded Americans of the...

Angels 1-4 fly together, almost touching wings.

The Blue Angels 2024

Finn Kavanaugh '28 October 24, 2024

On the final day of Fleet Week, a week dedicated to celebrating America’s naval services, the Blue Angels took to the skies. The Blue Angels are a team of F/A-18 Super Hornets that do airshows around...

Jonah Lei ‘25 watches the Vice Presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz

4 WEEKS AWAY: SHC’S 2024 Election News Update

Jonah Lei '25, Current Events Editor October 13, 2024

We are four weeks away from the 2024 presidential election! This week, a foreign president’s visit and a major hurricane solidified the war in Ukraine and the federal response to natural disasters as...

A side-by-side shot of Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump, taken by Gage Skidmore in 2019 and 2011, respectively, and licensed under Creative Commons.

5 WEEKS AWAY: SHC’S 2024 Election News Update

Jonah Lei '25, Current Events Editor October 4, 2024

We are five weeks away from the 2024 presidential election! This week, Trump faced another assassination attempt and controversy over a Republican down-ballot candidate, and Kamala Harris had an important...

A picture of American flags, taken by Eric Lynch in 2008 and licensed under Creative Commons.

6 WEEKS AWAY: SHC’s 2024 Election News Update

Jonah Lei '25, Current Events Editor September 23, 2024

We are six weeks away from the 2024 presidential election, and with that, The Emerald is starting a weekly countdown to give a short highlight of the recent events that are taking place in the world of...

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