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Tenacious teenager Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) recruits a demigod named Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to help her become a master wayfinder and sail out on a daring mission to save her people. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker, produced by Osnat Shurer, and featuring music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa‘i, “Moana” sails into U.S. theaters on Nov. 23, 2016.  ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Disney’s Polynesian Princess, Moana, scores big

Kirt Choi, reporter December 14, 2016

I went to Windward Mall  to watch the long-anticipated Disney movie “Moana” on Nov. 25.  The ticket line stretched down the walkway into the mall. Everyone in the theater was making noise because...

Art by Aidan Sakaio

Is procrastination beneficial?

Aidan Sakaio, reporter December 14, 2016

According to a few students at McKinley High School and as well as articles on the internet, people tend to procrastinate simply because they cannot help it. Whether or not someone is a procrastinator...

Laulii Iosefa talks Ezekiel Samuelu through a move in the MHS wrestling room.

Wrestlers train for successful season

Alexandria Buchanan, editor December 14, 2016

The weather is getting colder, Christmas music is playing and stores are advertising holiday sales. While most are out enjoying the winter, the McKinley High School wrestlers can be found Monday through...

The borrowers

Alexandria Buchanan, editor December 14, 2016

The borrowers. You all know who they are. Those kids that always need to “borrow” a pencil, money, pens, etc. I’m sure you’ve all been there, and being the kindhearted ladies and gentlemen...

Brothers Yashu and Ephraim Lanki (right to left) Photo contributed by Yashu Lanki

MHS supports Ephraim and the Lanki family

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief September 27, 2016

MHS has raised about $1,500 to support Ephraim Lanki. The school has a donations box in the Student Activities Center and shirts in the athletics office for $20. The shirts feature the phrase “Fight...

Hula dancers end the opening ceremony with a performance.

IUCN Congress assembles in Hawaii

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief September 27, 2016

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature held a congress for world conservation. It was held, for the very first time, in the United States on the island of Oahu. It lasted 10 days, from...

Teachers give us homework to help study a topic, but does it  really help students? 
Art by Britney Nguyen

The stress of homework can be overwhelming

Alexandria Buchanan, editor September 15, 2016

The phrase, “Okay, class, homework tonight will be…” is a phrase heard in almost every class daily. The Hawaii Board of Education’s homework policy 2270 states, “The Board of Education supports...

McKinley seniors are introduced with a new chapter in their lives.

Saying the last goodbyes to the Class of 2016

Sarah Kim, editor June 3, 2016

Bittersweet memories. Proud families. Exhilarated feelings. New beginnings. On May 22, the McKinley class of 2016 said their last goodbyes to MHS. Before the commencement ceremony, the seniors had...

McKinley Tigers sing our fight song

Aloha assembly honors seniors

Kanoelehua Costorio-Meyer and Katie Jones May 26, 2016

Students of McKinley High School attended the last assembly for this 150 year celebration for the seniors. Ninety-seven graduates earned a scholarship. A total of $3,524,792 was granted. The highest...

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