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Consumers need to read food labels

Felica Ly, Guest Writer December 12, 2013

In the past, humans ate in order to stay alive - in order to survive. As time passed and the food industry evolved, food and eating has become more of an aspect of social life rather than a way to survive. ...

The Christmas Menehune and The Special Key

December 12, 2013

In December 2005, I taught 7th grade. The middle school that I worked at was right across the street from an elementary school. Christmas was right around the corner and I had one student, we’ll just...

‘Catching Fire’ leaves viewers ready for more

Sean Gleason, Print Design Co-Editor December 12, 2013

Katniss Everdeen may have won the Hunger Games, but the sequel quickly establishes that things are worse than ever for her. Katniss finds herself once more competing, but this time against 23 previous...

Athletes attend manditory session on cyberbullying

Daniel Le, reporter December 12, 2013

After McKinley High School cheerleaders were accused of cyberbullying, all the athletes had to go to the auditorium after school to discuss cyberbullying. “You represent us, so we wanted you guys to...

Cyberbullying gains attention at McKinley

Catherine Truong, Guest Writer December 12, 2013

Black text flashes across the screen, an attempt to shoot a bullet into someone’s heart. A facebook wall post, an anonymous comment on Tumblr or Ask.fm, a tweet - it can lead to rumors and insults which...

The Pinion partners with Civil Beat to give staffers professional knowledge

Jane Lavea, Web Co-Editor December 12, 2013

Writers from McKinley High School Pinion visited the Civil Beat newsroom in Kaimuki in October to explore, compare, and get ideas for their own newsroom. Presenting were Alia Wong, who was a long-time...

Volunteers experience College and Career Fair

Lin Song, Web Co-Editor December 12, 2013

The 2013 College and Career Fair on Nov. 15 attracted lots of students and parents to come for information. The exhibitors as well as six volunteers from the Leo Club all put lots of energy into it. The...

Powerful speech moves emerging leaders to take action

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor November 9, 2013

Go Green club’s president, Jeremy Tongpalan, found Kim Gennaula’s speech very interesting. Gennaula gave a speech at the leadership conference concerning perseverance. Her speech included the many...

 Dance Club leaders Ryan Aberilla and Filamer Doronio

Dancers take a spin on teamwork

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor November 9, 2013

Individuality is shown through expression. One of those ways is through dance. For Dance Club Leaders Ryan Aberilla and Filamer Doronio, it is important to know about the diversity of different people...

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