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Why I sulk in bed

Why I sulk in bed

Julianne Nguyen, guest writer April 24, 2020

As a teenager, it is normal for our adolescent stage to go through developmental stages. According to Erikson’s Developmental Stages, one in particular: Identity v. Confusion defines the sense of the...

Thepsenavong disappointed by canceled robotics competition

Julia Linn, reporter April 23, 2020

McKinley FIRST robotics recently went to San Diego, Calif., to compete against teams from all over the world.  But this year the competition took a turn when it got canceled due to the coronavirus. The...

Juniors celebrate prom during Covid-19

Juniors celebrate prom during Covid-19

Cheng Hong He and various April 22, 2020

Junior prom was scheduled for March 15, at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Waikiki. That afternoon, the Department of Education announced that spring break would be extended due to the dangers of coronavirus. With...

An athlete to watch - Paxton Nouchi

An athlete to watch – Paxton Nouchi

Nyler Acasio, An Vo, and various April 22, 2020

When you think of an up-and-coming student athlete at McKinley High School, freshman Paxton Nouchi is one of them.  “I started playing sports when I was quite young, I was four years old when I started...

Rodden misses school

Rodden misses school

Mark Ontolan, reporter April 20, 2020

Freshman James Rodden said he missed school after it closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Teachers began providing remote instructions, but Rodden said it wasn’t the same. “I’d...

The Spring Concert is special to McKinley High School as it serves as the last major concert of the school year and the final performance for the seniors.

Canceled Spring Concert introduces challenges

An Vo April 18, 2020

McKinley High School’s annual Spring Concert was set to take place mid-April in M.M. Scott Auditorium during the evening but was canceled due to the risks of the coronavirus. “Spring Concert usually...

Senior Alyssa Kondo is a member of McKinley High Schools band and is an ignition mentor who helps transition freshmen into high school.

Kondo likes to work with others

An Vo April 17, 2020

School is not just a place to learn. It is also a place to work with others. Senior Alyssa Kondo has used her experience at McKinley High School to grow her personality. “I would not have replaced...

McKinley High School has closed its doors on Mar. 16 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

McKinley ohana forced to adapt around COVID-19

An Vo April 15, 2020

On March 15, everything changed. That afternoon, the Department of Education ordered spring break extended one week because the COVID-19 virus was infecting people worldwide. Eventually, schools were closed...

A students life in lockdown

A student’s life in lockdown

Nickolas Castillo, reporter April 15, 2020

Junior Lote Stark’s life changed since the coronavirus pandemic made its way to Hawaii. The Department of Education first announced that spring break would be extended, but as the number of COVID-19...

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