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

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

The Emerald

Rachel Lewis gives her SBO election speech in front of the frosh, sophomore, and junior classes.

New Era Begins: Reflections from Former and New SBO Presidents

Sara Hwang '26, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Within every grade, it is an honor for many SHC students to serve their community through volunteering, serving on student council, or even spreading school spirit at sporting events. These acts of service...

SHC students volunteering at St. Anthony’s Farmers Market.

Spotlight on St. Anthony’s Farmers Market with Lasallian Vincentian Youth

Catherine Tsang '25, Head of Photography April 22, 2024

For students at SHC, the trip to St. Anthony’s Foundation is a rite of passage in their high school experience. Every year, sophomores volunteer alongside their English 3,4 classes to serve their neighboring...

The Inside Scoop on APs at SHC

Kaylyn Lee '24, Head of Broadcast Media March 27, 2024

Are you interested in checking out more about APs? Kaylyn Lee ’24, Head of Broadcast Media has worked with a team to compile videos about some APs offered at this school! AP PSYCHOLOGY: Teacher...

Seniors, Eric Huynh ‘24 and Nicholas Lew ‘24, modeling their common applications.

Senior College Application Experiences

Sam Wai '25, Head Copy Editor March 13, 2024

With the 2023-2024 college application cycle coming to a close, the Emerald asked 16 seniors questions on SHC Textbook Marketplace about their experience going through the college application process....

SHC String Ensemble performs during the instrumental concert.

Behind the Scenes of Instrumental Concert Tech Week!

Sara Hwang '26, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

Quite possibly one of the most renowned and intensely anticipated performance nights at SHC, SHC’s instrumental music concert is a one-night-only spectacular with more than 5 months' worth of effort....

Coach Andy Chan, Ciarra McGarry 24, and Bridget Panina 24 pose for a photo picking up trash with the rest of the Cross Country team.

Senior Perspectives on Climate Change

Ciarra McGarry '24 February 29, 2024

Climate change is undoubtedly the biggest health threat, swallowing humanity whole. We breathe in the air pollution it has promoted, face abnormal weather events, and grapple with the shortage in food...

Members of Advocacy in Action (Eva Salgado ‘24, Logan Graves ‘24, Ethan Arguello ‘24, Zachary Thomas ‘24) pass out Voter Registration forms to eligible students.

Vote! (Or Register!)

Kate Cassidy '24, Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2024

With a national voting age of 18, opportunities for high school students to get involved in local, state, or national elections seem limited. But are they really? As the 2024 presidential elections quickly...

The SHC student section stays hyped despite their loss in this photo taken by Senior Business Representative Emma Major

Bruce Mahoney: Behind the Scenes

Addison Brewer-Hay '24 February 29, 2024

The Bruce Mahoney is a Sacred Heart Cathedral tradition that not only keeps up competition but also fosters a great amount of school spirit and gathering within the community. While many jump to immediately...

Salla Grigor 25’ SHC Frankenstein Headshot 2023

To Compete or not to Compete: Shakespeare at SHC

Rachel Lewis ‘25 February 29, 2024

Whether you have read Macbeth or Hamlet in your English class, seen a Shakespeare play, participated in Shakespeare Club, or have simply heard of the Bard, you know that William Shakespeare’s legacy...

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