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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

SHC Counseling Team in their Halloween costumes inspired by the Inside Out media franchise. (Provided by Ms. Macmillan)

How to Stress Less During Exam Season

Counselor Sivan Adato and Ms. Michele Macmillan December 13, 2024

Need resources for finals? Take a look at the tips below for practicing a healthy BALANCE between studying and prioritizing your mental health/self-care!   Preparing for Finals: Make a plan ...

Photo of Carl holding Cleo, the writer, as a baby. (Provided by the Kaphans)

Navigating Life With Anxiety

Cleo Kaphan ‘25 December 13, 2024

After living with anxiety for nearly 45 years, my father, Carl Kaphan, recounts how the mental illness has impacted his experiences since childhood and shaped his outlook on life. We sit in my brightly...

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...

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...

Hazel Nelson '25, serving hot dogs at the barbecue.

Community Service at SHC

Zach Litvak '25 December 5, 2024

LVY & the Community Barbecue Lasallian-Vincentian Youth (LVY) is a community service-oriented school organization that has at least two service opportunities and a meeting to reflect on that work...

We are the last generation who will be able to hear Holocaust speakers in person. And then there will only be videos, and soon, only memories. Let us hope that their memories are enough.

George Bardenstein: A French-American Jew

Zach Litvak '25 and Solomon Whitlam-Sandler '25 November 26, 2024

For thousands and thousands of years, humans have told stories with their words; words were the only way that the past and all its lessons could make its way into the hearts of the next generation. But...

Lizeth Macias ‘25(top left), Ruby Hernandez ‘25, Annalise Cho ‘25 Claire Young ‘25, Mateo Rose ‘24, Adrian Romero ‘26, Elizabeth Gealy ‘24, Sofia Diaz ‘26, Aine Mullan ‘24, and Catherine Tsang ‘25 (bottom right) present various posters before distributing them at the march.

Venaver 2024: Immersing in El Paso

Ruby Hernandez '25, Head of Layout and Design November 17, 2024

After a 6-year hiatus, the Venaver program has returned to SHC. Venaver is the Spanish translation for the phrase “come and see,” centering around faith-based service opportunities held in domestic...

Slime Club smiling for a yearbook photo!

Catching Up With New Clubs: Slime Club and Marketing Club

Ilana Avrutin '27, Copy Editor November 14, 2024

Whether you're a freshman, a senior, or somewhere in between, it is never too  early or too late to join a new club at SHC. This year, students have created two more exciting clubs: the Marketing Club...

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...

The team walks down to the field with Irish flags raised high!

Football Bruce Mahoney 2024: Four New Players to Look Out For

Lucia Miyaki '26, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

As the second leg of the Bruce Mahoney games grows nearer, the SHC Football team are entering a critical period of practice time. Winning this game would mean the Irish will tie it up with the Wildcats...

Headshot supplied by Ms. Norland.

Dissecting the Theater with Ms. Norland

Olivia Lombardini ‘26, Head Copy Editor October 28, 2024

As we begin the second quarter of the school year, SHC’s new drama director Miss Anne Norland is already hard at work expanding and updating the theater program for a new generation of performers. Her...

Coach Peuse in his office.

Strengthening Athletes and the Community: An Interview with Coach Peuse

Tess Corvera ‘26, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2024

Working with our strength coach has become a pivotal aspect in the lives of student athletes at SHC, building up both the physical and mental strength of our community.   Coach Colin Peuse, Director...

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