The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion
The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion
The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion
Dominic Niyo

Dominic Niyo, web editor

Aloha, my name is Dominic Niyo, Class of 2026. I am one of the editors serving The Pinion, overseeing both physical and online publications. I joined Newswriting as a freshman in the school year of 2022-23 to learn more about the journalism industry, as well as the school community. This year, I decided to rejoin The Pinion to continue its 100-year legacy of of delivering insightful and entertaining content. 

 

All content by Dominic Niyo
Homecoming King Brayden Kaneko and Homecoming Queen Angriel Olap walk through the Saber Guards' Sword Arch. Photo by Dominic Niyo

Homecoming Assembly 2024

Dominic Niyo, Cheska Orias, and Kena Anien
October 5, 2024

New Year: New Faces

Dominic Niyo and Cheska Orias
October 3, 2024
Representative-elect Kim Coco Iwamoto expresses her gratitude for The Pinion's invitation to a town hall interview. Photo by Alex Tijerina.

Underdog Defeats Political Giant

Dominic Niyo, web editor
October 2, 2024
Executive Council members wear decorative tops to promote the upcoming Homecoming. Photo by Cheska Orias.

2024 Welcome Back Assembly Recap

Cheska Orias and Dominic Niyo
August 12, 2024
The graduating class of 2024 walks across the oval and onto the front lawn, to greet their friends and families. Photo by Dominic Niyo

McKinley’s Class of 2024 Graduation

Nhi Nguyen, Cheska Orias, and Dominic Niyo
May 30, 2024
The graduating class of 2023 turns their tassels as they prepare to embark on the next journey of their lives. Photo by Dominic Niyo

Graduating with Pride and Honor

Dominic Niyo, web editor
May 20, 2024
Senior prepares to get into the bleachers for the graduation ceremony.

Graduation Journey – Before, During, After

Dominic Niyo, Jacky Oasay, Chloe Cunningham, Sean Willem A. Giron, and Shane Kaneshiro
May 25, 2023
Letting fear take control of your life can greatly hinder your growth and development, potentially causing you to miss out on achieving your greatest capability.

The Hidden Beauty of Trying New Things

Dominic Niyo, web editor
May 18, 2023
Former newspaper reporter Dianne Boons provides feedback to The Pinion's design editor, Jade Bluestone, about writing an article that engages with the audience.

Former Newspaper Reporter Gets Involved With School Community

Dominic Niyo, web editor
April 24, 2023
McKinley Alumni Staff shared their love for their job, and how they found their career as a way to give back to the school community. From the top left: Joseph Cho, Imialoa’a Richardson, and Valerie Dao. From the bottom left: Travis Watanabe, Karen Mirikitani, and Manuel Pulido.

McKinley’s Alumni Educators Enlighten Their Passion For Teaching

Dominic Niyo, web editor
February 21, 2023
A firework sparkle lit to celebrate the new year, 2023 in Kapahulu.

The Importance of Celebrating Holiday Traditions

Dominic Niyo, web editor
January 3, 2023
538's poll of Donald Trump's favorability among Americans as of December 7, 2022.

Battleground States Reject Trump’s Agenda

Dominic Niyo, web editor
November 16, 2022
Evon Le's classroom F154 is one of many without air-conditioning. Instead, it's cooled with a limited amount of fans for the whole class to share.

Hot Classroom Temperatures Negatively Affects Learning

Dominic Niyo, web editor
October 5, 2022
Hope of Hawaii council members pose for a photo. From right, Jade Bluestone, Sophia Dang, Cayenne Dabalos, Leila Gonzales and James Rodden.

New Club Undertakes Community Service

Dominic Niyo, web editor
September 1, 2022
Ethnic and Cultural Affairs reporter, Linsey Dower talks to Pinion journalists regarding her career.

Journalist Shares Job Experiences

Dominic Niyo, web editor
August 25, 2022
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