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The Stress of Grades

The Stress of Grades

Sammie Yee, reporter November 10, 2014

It is the time of the year where many seniors are worried about their grades and how it affects their chances of getting their acceptance letter to college. The proficiency of all students in their...

Majority of students show no concern about storms in general

Majority of students show no concern about storms in general

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor November 5, 2014

Storm scares have occurred twice this school year. However, are these scares really something to be worried about? Students do not think so but the storms should be an issue to be taken seriously. Hurricane...

Free Speech Week

November 1, 2014

Click on this Storify of Newswriting students' social media posts about free speech.

Trick or Treat Tigers

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief October 31, 2014

Costumes. Candy. Jack o' lanterns. Haunted attractions. Halloween is a day to dress up as whatever you want, to eat candy until you feel like you are going to die, to get pumpkin guts all over your hands...

My dad’s death

Valerin Choniong, reporter October 26, 2014

My father's death was unexpected. First, it started with my dad not being able taste or smell. He told me that he had high blood pressure and he tended to get mad fast. Every day he would get up in...

Fall breaks are important

Valerin Choniong, reporter October 24, 2014

During most of the school weeks, I don't have time to study my homework or make up a test. I think breaks such as fall break and so on are important for us students because we need time to spend with family....

1st Quarter Flies by for the McKinley Cadet Corps

1st Quarter Flies by for the McKinley Cadet Corps

Jane Lavea, Web Co-Editor October 20, 2014

Tiger Battalion has done a lot this quarter. The first event that JROTC did was the annual field day called Organizational Day and hosted by Waipahu High School. It was held at Bellows Air Force base....

Freshmen share thoughts on Homecoming Dress-Up Days

Freshmen share thoughts on Homecoming Dress-Up Days

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor September 25, 2014

McKinley's Homecoming Week was held from Sept. 15 to Sept. 19. The upperclassmen already have an idea of the traditions but to many freshmen, it was an entirely new experience. Many freshmen said that...

Go Band!

Karrina Johnson and Anela Chavez September 23, 2014

On August 14, McKinley High School had its Welcome Back assembly for the new school year. One of the talented groups that performed was the band; they played extremely well throughout the assembly. They...

 We are in an interview with the principal

Principal Okamura shares advice for students

Max Higa and James Harbin September 23, 2014

Do you have a goal or dream that you wish to accomplish in your life, but you are not confident due to the immense obstacles? Principal Ron Okamura loved playing football. His big dream was to be the...

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