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Sofia Vela

Sofia Vela, Staff Writer

Sofia Vela is in her third year at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Sofia has left her home in the midwest to pursue studies in Mass Media.

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The empty Silversword Café after the switch to a distance-learning format.

CUH Starts Refund Process for Housing, Dining, Parking

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Third-year Environmental Studies major Morgan Sharman on a visit with her dad in late March.

CUH Students Face Unique Challenges During Stay-At-Home Order

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
May 5, 2020
"Age of Summer" is a great feel-good movie to watch on the days when you need a little extra help getting out of a funk.

Eight Feel-Good Movies To Lift Your Mood

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Bro. Gary Morris, Cedric Jonathan, and Blaze Mancillas (right to left) with the cast of CUH's 2007 Fall play, "Waiting for Godot."

Bro. Gary Is ‘Ready’ For Retirement

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
April 15, 2020
Recreating a productive workspace at home can make or break motivation during this time of online-classes and social distancing.

CUH Community Adapts to Covid-19 Changes

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
On Wednesday morning, Chaminade University students, faculty, and staff received a coronavirus update via email.

Chaminade University to Suspend Face-to-Face Classes

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Ryan Look, 2016 CUH graduate, enjoys cheering for the Silversword men's basketball team as they play the HPU Sharks in the McCabe Gymnasium on Tuesday.

‘Super Fan’ Supports CUH With ‘Joy’

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
The first impeachment to take place in Chaminade history began last semester and ended on Jan. 22.

Students React To 1st Impeachment Hearing of CUH President

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Hoano Rosario, a senior double majoring in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies, keeps up with the impeachment by reading an article from The Washington Post

CUH Students Respond To Trump Impeachment

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
Chaminade University's Carlson Fitness Center is nearly empty on Jan. 17, despite the common New Year's resolutions to "go to the gym".

Maybe Next Year…

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
January 20, 2020
The accidental missile alert in Hawaii on Jan. 13, 2018 was one of the most notable moments from the past decade.

The Last 10 Years …

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Environmental Studies senior Katelyn Shedded has been growing out her leg hair since May.

To Shave, Or Not To Shave

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
Chaminade University women's volleyball seniors and coaches Ku'ulei Kabalis-Bianconi, Kawika Hasegawa, Alana Handy, Natashya Enos, Kahala Kabalis Hoke, Isabella Tessitore, Emma Tecklenburg,  Nina Torio, Jorge Negron, Amanda Vazquez, and Jarrett Fujita (left to right) pose for a picture on Saturday afternoon at McCabe Gymnasium after a final victory for the team against Holy Names on Aloha Senior Day. 

CUH Women’s Volleyball Ends Season With Win

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
November 24, 2019
Lapana Ieriko, a local music producer, works on building a song at the Live Animaux in Honolulu.

Local Reggae Music Performer Grows As a Producer

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Eddie, Georgie, Annie, Rudy, and Ellen (left to right) discuss the significance of religion over a game of Scrabble during the opening night of performance of "Last Mass".

‘Last Mass’ Opening Night Plays Out Smoothly

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
CUH women's volleyball falls short in Sunday's intense match against Hilo.

CUH Volleyball Loses, Snapping 7-Match Winning Streak Vs. Hilo

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
After months of practice, the Hawaiian Club gives their all during their PIR performance.

Hawaiian Club Honors Mauna Kea With Annual Pacific Island Review Performance

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019
The Haunted Plantation fastpass makes for a much more satisfying experience.

Haunted Plantation’s ’14th Year of Fear’ Offers A Genuine Scare

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
Kauai native Kelta O'Rourke is the newest and youngest member of the Women's Big Wave world tour team.

Chasing Dreams and Making Waves

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Green Gypsy Thrift Shop is a one-of-a-kind spot.

Oahu’s Best Thrift Shops

By Sofia Vela, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
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