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Find out what's going on from the Newswriting Class at McKinley High School. Profile art: Cheska Orias (c/o 2026)
Cover art: Thompson Wong (c/o 2019)

Here is where I, the adviser, get to brag about all the great stuff the journalists here are doing.

05/28/2025

Congratulations to the class of 2025 for finally crossing the oval! The Pinion wishes for the best in your future.

For even more photos of the preparations, gradation ceremony and clean up visit mhspinion.com !
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📸 - Cheska Orias (c/o ‘26)
✏️ (Captions on the website) - Jacky Oasay (c/o ‘26)

05/27/2025

Photos from May Day 2025 is finally here! Visit mhspinion.com to see even more photos of the amazing performance the students of McKinley had put on for us!

Also keep an eye out for photos of the 2025 Aloha Assembly and gradation!

📸- Cheska Orias (c/o ‘26) and Kena Anien (c/o ‘27)

05/20/2025

See you Sunday!

04/29/2025

https://mhspinion.com/celebrating-journalism/2025/04/20/20170/

03/22/2025

Dawn Momohara’s friends remember her as kind, shy, and someone who smiled often. A junior at McKinley High School, her tragic case went unsolved for decades.

Recent investigations by HPD have brought long-awaited progress.

The Pinion interviewed the detective behind the case, uncovering new details. Read more at mhspinion.com.

03/17/2025

Vol. 103 No. 3
https://issuu.com/mhspinion/docs/the_pinion_vol._103_no._3_-_mar._2025

03/16/2025

Resolution Regarding the Student Publication Release Form
https://hawaiischolasticjournalism.org/2147/new-voices-legislation/opinion-student-publication-release-form-violates-law/

The resolution has been referred to the House Education Committee. If you would like to support this resolution right now, contact these two representatives and tell them you want HR105 or HCR109 placed on their agenda.

Representative
Justin Woodson
Phone: 808-586-6210
[email protected]

and
Representative Trish La Chica
Phone: 808-586-6150
[email protected]

Here is one script you could use:
Two resolutions related to student journalism, HR105 and HCR109, have been referred to the your committee. I urge you to hear them. These resolutions concern an issue student media advisers and student journalists have been concerned about for a long time and outreach to the DOE has not been effective. This issue deserves a chance to be discussed in a public forum on the record.

03/07/2025

Today, MHS spirit week presents a brand new lunch activity called the Powder Puff Games. The girls play flag football and boys act as the cheerleaders. Today was the last day and the championship game. In 1st place, the Seniors prevailed. In 2nd place came the freshman, in 3rd place was the sophomores, and in last place was the juniors. 📷✏️ Kena Anien

02/28/2025

As a student journalist myself, I wished more people who aren’t in news writing understand how important journalism can be.

There is so much stigma around the news writing/journalism community in general, due to the constant misinformation and the unreliable news writing companies. As a student journalist I have learned the impact I can cause within my community as a whole. I’ve written mental health articles and I’ve gotten people at school saying how they loved it and how glad I talked about it, people getting excited seeing friends in the articles we write or even teachers getting excited.

I remember reading the comments on the Star Advertiser when someone reported on the HHSJA competition, and many people saying how there are more “fake” journalists getting into the field which is just not true. We had to go through a whole process to get where we are now. From learning the ethics, laws, how to write and report. The things I’ve seen other student journalists do are just amazing, and people should appreciate more or at least understand how student journalism is beneficial not just for the students, but the community.
📸✏️ - Cheska Orias (c/o 2026)

02/27/2025

What role does investigative journalism play in uncovering corruption?

Investigative journalism plays a crucial role in uncovering corruption by serving as a watchdog that holds individuals, organizations, and governments accountable for unethical practices. Investigative journalists often dig deep into complex issues, uncovering corruption that might otherwise remain hidden. Investigative journalists often target those in positions of power—politicians, corporate executives, law enforcement officials—who might be involved in corrupt practices. By reporting on corrupt practices, investigative journalism educates the public, shining a light on issues that affect society. ✏️Malia Manuel

02/26/2025

How are Gen Z and young Millennials redefining the landscape of journalism?

Gen Z is significantly reshaping the journalism landscape by introducing new approaches to both content creation and consumption. There is a multitude of ways we are going about this.
For example, there is an emphasis on digital and social media in how we spread and consume our news in this generation. Something interesting that comes out of this is Citizen Journalism, due to our use of smartphones. People are empowered to share first-hand accounts of events and breaking news. Journalism is increasingly relying on these platforms for real-time updates and engagement, with a focus on short-form content and visually engaging formats. A common example of The Pinion using this form of journalism is when we take pictures firsthand of students reading our newspaper! ✏️Malia Manuel

02/25/2025

What are the specific freedoms protected by the First Amendment, and why are they important?

The specific freedoms protected by the First Amendment are freedom of PRESS, religion, assembly, and petition. In this picture, it is shown to be a group of people assembling and speaking for their rights. This is important as it allows the public to speak up for what they believe is right and to have a say in how our government and world works today. Of course, the word cannot get across without the freedom of press, which is the right for journalists like us to publish information, thoughts and opinions without restraint/censorship. The First Amendment protects our rights as people to speak and make our thoughts be known and made into fruition.
✏️Jacky Oasay 📷 Malia Manuel

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