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The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

Statistics according to a survey conducted by The Pinion with 121 respondents. 
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Phone Ban Takes Effect Next Year

Jacky Oasay May 5, 2026

The Hawai’i State Board of Education has a new statewide policy prohibiting student cell phone use in public schools to “eliminate distractions in classrooms, enhance academic focus and improve social...

Dianne Boons’ presence in the newsroom left a lasting imprint—not just on the stories she edited, but on the students who learned to write and think under her guidance. Photo by Cindy Reves.

In Memoriam: Dianne Boons

Dominic Niyo May 5, 2026

Silver‑haired and tiny, Dianne Boons walked down the King Street sidewalk on her way to meet a group of young journalists—a group that, at the time, included me. She lived in a condo not far from campus,...

Poli' Cootey-Garcia (c/o'28) receives help from student teacher Kelsey Paulseth on her 7-11 review article . " she is a very nice and genuine person, who also gives amazing advice that you usually hear from a close friend."
Photo by Kena Anien .

In Loco Parentis

Kena Anien, Reporter March 6, 2026

Some school days feel heavier than others, and when students need support, many turn to a trusted adult, teacher, counselor, or administrator for a listening ear and guidance. With students spending an...

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