Aloha, my name is Dominic Niyo (‘26). I’m an editor for The Pinion, where I lead a 15+ member newsroom of reporters, editors, photographers, and designers across print, web, and social media platforms. I manage editorial operations from assignment to publication, enforce deadlines, and ensure all coverage meets journalistic ethics and publication standards. My coverage spans from school athletics, student life, local politics, true crime, and sexual misconduct investigations.

I represented Hawaii at the 2025 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference. I am also a content contributor for Generations Magazine, and a youth member of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Hawaii Media Task Force.

In addition to my work in journalism, I serve as a Blood Drive Ambassador for the Blood Bank of Hawaii, a state board member for the Hawaii High School Democrats, and as McKinley High School’s representative to the Hawaii State Student Council.

Pronouns: They/Them – Hi there my guy, pals and non-binary pals, I’m Cheska Orias, ’26. I love all things art related which includes drawing, painting, crafting, writing, music and photography! Other than that I also enjoy side questing and doing random tasks to help my friends or peers! When it comes to coverage my speciality includes mental health issues, school actives and photography of school events! As this is my last year on The Pinion I hope to make it count while also training the current staff, so they one can take the mantel of Editor-in-Cheif next year. Besides journalism, I’m always drawing, writing fantasy and sci-fi stories and cosplaying. Whatever job profession I decide to do, I will always be doing these on the side as it brings me lots of joy to do! Besides my personal email you can contact me with my school email [email protected] if you have any article ideas for me to write or just want to ask my questions about my articles! [[Positions Over The Years]] SY 2022-23: Reporter SY 2023-24:  Reporter/Assistant-Editor SY 2024-25: Editor-in-Chief SY 2025-26: Editor-in-Chief  

Hi my name is Kena Mj Anien! I am a sophomore at McKinley Highschool and this is my first year in The Pinion. I joined The Pinion because I thought it would be something fun to do and also cause I wanted to do something new for a change . My goal this year is to do my very best so I can be a good reporter/photographer for the pinion. I hope I can apply all the things that I learn in newswriting to my everyday life even if I’m not reporting.