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Allison Jacobs, the new science teacher in MS9. Photo by Kaitlyn Matautia

Jacobs Builds Positive Learning Experience

Nhi Nguyen October 3, 2023

After being a long-term history substitute teacher at McKinley two years ago, Allison Jacobs decided to take an opportunity to join McKinley High School’s science department for the 2023-2024 school...

Photo by Ryo Connery

Chun Finds Interest in Pride and Tradition

Jerzel Bornios October 3, 2023

Clarence Kaui Chun wishes to bring a fresh perspective to McKinley High School  with his passion for history. Chun teaches sophomores in F255. Chun said that McKinley chose him. He was traditionally...

A student reading from a shelf of banned books in the library

Book censorship exists until now

Sean Willem A. Giron, reporter May 9, 2023

National Library Week is on April 23-29 and celebrates the valuable role of libraries, librarians, and library workers in transforming lives and strengthening communities. One thing, though, that weakens...

Takashi Taka Manago  thanks Shane Kaneshiro for making a quilt for him.

Litter Bearer Strives For Opportunities

Shane Kaneshiro May 3, 2023

Japanese Americans were discriminated against and not trusted when Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan on Dec. 7, 1941. Although the soldiers of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat...

Crochet Clubs lei making session for the class of 2023s graduation ceremony.

The Class of ’23 Says Goodbye

Chloe Cunningham, reporter April 25, 2023

The year is ending, which means the seniors will soon cross the oval. The spotlight is on the class of 2023 as they finish another chapter in their stories. The majority of these experiences took place...

Former newspaper reporter Dianne Boons provides feedback to The Pinions  design editor, Jade Bluestone, about writing an article that engages with the audience.

Former Newspaper Reporter Gets Involved With School Community

Dominic Niyo, assistant editor April 24, 2023

After living near McKinley High School for many years, Dianne Boons, a local neighborhood resident with a passion for writing, discovered the means to finally become involved with and contribute to the...

In memoriam of Sara Yara

In memoriam of Sara Yara

Shane Kaneshiro April 21, 2023

Sara Megumi Yara was born on April 21, 2006. Many who knew Sara saw her as a compassionate person, always cheerful, and a bit clumsy. She enjoyed playing volleyball, golf and watching anime. Gage Cisneros...

A drawing representing the Love club and its inclusivity.

Love Club Provides A Safe Space For McKinley

Sean Willem A. Giron and Cheska Orias March 9, 2023

In McKinley High School, there are many clubs with many purposes, and the Love Club upholds their purpose of being a safe place to find support, advice, and new friends. The Love Club had originally started...

McKinley Alumni Staff shared their love for their job, and how they found their career as a way to give back to the school community. From the top left: Joseph Cho, Imialoa’a Richardson, and Valerie Dao. From the bottom left: Travis Watanabe, Karen Mirikitani, and Manuel Pulido.

McKinley’s Alumni Educators Enlighten Their Passion For Teaching

Dominic Niyo, assistant editor February 21, 2023

Since McKinley High School’s foundation in 1865, which was then named Fort Street English Day School, many of its alumni have chosen to return as its educators. At this present day, there are more than...

Toxic Positivity - Putting on a mask of happiness in favor of expressing sadness or anger. Good vibes only are allowed in here.

Toxic Positivity – It’s Right In Front of You

Cheska Orias February 2, 2023

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jamie Zuckerman defined Toxic positivity as “the assumption, either by one’s self or others, that despite a person’s emotional pain or difficult situation, they should only...

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