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The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

Photo of the band “The Mauve” at Blank Canvas Studio

Review: Underground Hawai’i Bands

Leif Allgood, reporter March 6, 2025

Sounds of blasting music, to the point of deafness, hot and humid venue, whole body aching, to some this sounds like a sensory nightmare, to me its a personal heaven. Underground, also known as scene culture...

Loraine Tambalo reaching out for a can of
Red Bull containing 151 mg of caffeine.

Opinion: Caffeine – A Double-Edged Sword

Loraine Tambalo, reporter March 6, 2025

On Jan 30 at McKinley High School, a survey conducted by The Pinion that got data with over 193 respondents, both students and staff, revealed the interesting statistics about caffeine consumption among...

Fan art of Epic: The Musical depicting the Troy, Cyclops, Ocean, Circe, Underworld, Thunder, Wisdom, Vengence and Ithaca sagas (left to right) while also showing major characters from each. 
Art by Cheska Orias (c/o 2026).

Review: ‘Epic: The Musical’

Cheska Orias, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

Editor’s Note: Includes minor spoilers for "Epic: The Musical" With "Wicked" being adapted into a movie, more people are being introduced to the art form of musicals and the long-winded dialogue with...

Derealization is a distressing experience, as a person feels out of place; questioning their surroundings. Coming from personal experience; everything can feel too bright, the colors of things look too saturated/desaturated and items look like they don’t belong.

Opinion: Derealization – Visitor in Your Own Life

Cheska Orias, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article should be intended for raising awareness on this matter, and not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, and treatment. One day I’m sitting in...

Healing takes time and patience. Kintsugi is a Japanese art of repairing broken things
with gold, embracing the cracks and accepting them as a part of life. No matter how much I
hide my scars it will always be there, and that’s okay.

Opinion: Understanding Those Who Self Harm

Cheska Orias, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

Editor’s Note: The article included topics of self-harm and suicide. Even with more awareness and information coming out online about self-harm, the McKinley community still lack information on why...

Art by Nhi Nguyen

Opinion: What a Generation Is

Nhi Nguyen October 4, 2024

Most students in this year’s freshman class, the Class of 2028, were born in 2010. This means they are the first class year with students that could be considered Gen Alpha. However, according to a survey...

The graduating class of 2023 turns their tassels as they prepare to embark on the next journey of their lives. Photo by Dominic Niyo

Opinion: Graduating with Pride and Honor

Dominic Niyo, editor May 20, 2024

Every year, the graduating class of McKinley High School anticipates a joyous journey across the oval, where family and friends are gathered to celebrate four years of dedication, perseverance and diligence....

Misleading information and images are common online. One way you can check claims you see on social media is by seeing what trusted fact-checking sites say about the claims. Art by Nhi Nguyen

Opinion: Stay Informed With Fact-Checking

Nhi Nguyen April 14, 2024

Every April 2 since 2017 has been International Fact Checking Day. As a person living in the Information Age, there’s a high chance of seeing and hearing news from all kinds of sources and perspectives...

Hawaii is one of the most culturally diverse states, with the highest Diversity Index score in the 2020 U.S. Census, and so McKinley High School has students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Getting involved in your ethnic and school culture can help you find your identity and connect with others. Caption and art by Nhi Nguyen

Opinion: Why Keeping In Touch With Your Culture is Important

Nhi Nguyen March 14, 2024

You walk into your home and breathe in the smell of your favorite food. You read the news and discover that one of your favorite celebrities once attended your high school. You scroll through Instagram...

Opinion: Freedom to Fail

Opinion: Freedom to Fail

Kiara Chastity Pajarillo March 14, 2024

Failure is an obstacle everyone faces and most dread. Failing a test, missing a deadline, not getting accepted for a job, underperforming, not making a sports team. As a society, we often see failure as...

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