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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

Cars racing down San Francisco’s Gough Street in the early morning hours.

APEC 2023 – The Environment

Jake Dale ’24, Sports Editor January 22, 2024

In mid-November, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) made San Francisco its home for their leaders’ meeting. The presence of influential world leaders such as President Joe Biden, Prime Minister...

View from the Hilton Lahaina

Maui in Flames: Wildfires Ravage the Island

Jonah Lei ’25, Current Events Editor October 24, 2023

For years, tourists have regularly visited Maui, one of the Hawaiian islands, known as a major tourist attraction. Famed for its peaceful beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and deep-green mountains, the perfect...

(A wide array of Trump merchandise available on Etsy, a popular online store)

The Trump Mugshot

Shane Ryan ’25 October 23, 2023

On Thursday, August 24th, photos began circulating of Donald Trump’s mugshot, the first of its kind in US history. Indicted for plotting to overthrow the 2020 election, this marks another landmark in...

A student takes a nap on the DePaul Campus after school.

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Body and Mind

Matthew Liang ’24 October 11, 2023

The belief that everyone should get eight hours of sleep has stood widely accepted for many years without explanation. It is only supported by general statements such as, “eight hours or more of sleep...

Industrial cranes disrupt the horizon of the San Francisco Bay.

Green Matters | A Local Look: Bayview Hunters Point

Atessa Anoshiravani ’23, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2023

This is the second installment of Green Matters, a column about climate change and its impacts. Find the first article here. The San Francisco Bay Area, although often seeming removed from the present...

Man’s Best Friend: Dogs Can Tell What You’re Feeling?

Man’s Best Friend: Dogs Can Tell What You’re Feeling?

Sara Hwang ’26, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

Have you ever come home after a long day to have your dog come greet you? Do they put their head on your lap it just seems like they know you need it? A new study by scientists at Queen's University...

SHC’s Asian American Student Union reviewed the Chinese zodiac animals during their Lunar New Year meeting.

How SHC Students Celebrated Lunar New Year

Courtney Mar-Lew ’24 February 25, 2023

As the clock struck midnight on January 22, many families began their Sundays celebrating the Lunar New Year, one of the most important holidays in several Asian cultures. Observed in China, Korea, Vietnam,...

ChatGPT's current home page. Anyone with an internet connection can use the ChatGPT program for free.

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Isabella Rinaldi ’24, Assistant Editor-In-Chief February 14, 2023

Oh, the infamous Artificial Intelligence. Recently realized in the form of ChatGPT, AI is some teachers’ worst nightmare and some students’ Holy Grail — a new form of technology that is both astonishing...

The US Capitol Building in Washington, DC
("US Capitol Building" by ttarasiuk)

Looking Back: What Happened in the 2022 Midterms?

Jonah Lei ‘25 January 24, 2023

Halfway through a president’s term, legislative elections called “midterms” are held. Citizens vote on senators and representatives based on their congressional district. The results of this midterm...

Wood frog photographed at the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

Frogs Below Freezing

Sara Hwang ’26, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

With winter here, many animals are making their notable adaptation techniques known. And these frogs are no exception! According to National Geographic’s Annie Roth, the “only amphibians found north...

SHC class of 2022 celebrate graduation outside of the Cathedral.

Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief Plan

Samantha Wai ’25, Opinion Editor November 16, 2022

As a college student prepares to begin the next chapter of their life, they often are plagued by the financial burdens that come along with higher education. The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S....

Marine One, carrying then-President Trump, leaves Mar-a-Lago, 2019.
("Marine One Departs Mar-a-Lago" by The White House)

The FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago

Jonah Lei ‘25, Guest Writer October 26, 2022

On August 8, the FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, as part of the Justice Department’s current investigation into whether Trump took classified documents from the...

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