Kalamalama Volume 35, Issue 1

Volume 35 Issue No. 1

February 7, 2011

New HPU president outlines his priorities JANEL FOSTER staff writer Hawaii Pacific University’s next president says his goals during his tenure will include increasing international student enrollment; reaching out and forging stronger ties with the greater Pacific region; strengthening support for faculty research and scholarship; and finding the resources to create more scholarships and professional internships for students.

In an interview with the Kalamalama Jan. 27, Dr. Geoffrey Bannister said among his chief priorities was strengthening HPU’s presence across the Pacific by recruiting more Pacific Island students through such programs as nursing, social work and marine science.

Bannister, who will be on campus the week of Feb. 14 and officially begins his presidency July 1, repeated his pledge to “put students first” and said he wants, among other things, to improve classroom space on the downtown campus.

Bannister told faculty in an earlier visit to Honolulu, when he was being interviewed as a finalist for the position, that he considers the study of the humanities to be the foundation of a university education. The College of Humanities and Social Services is on the downtown campus.

Although such information has not been fully detailed, it has been confirmed by HPU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. John Kearns that plans are being considered to improve student gathering space and access to student services

Dr. Geoffrey Bannister downtown.

Bannister comes to HPU with extensive experience in higher education, having served as the 17th president of Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., for 12 years. He previously was dean of liberal arts and dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University.

More recently, he has advocated for international education, serving as president of both the Study Abroad Foundation and of CEA Global Education, one of the largest study-abroad providers in the nation. He was also the founding president of the Forum on Education Abroad, which focuses on overseas education.

RECRUITMENT MATTERS In terms of increasing HPU’s presence in the Pacific region, Bannister said: “Last year’s freshman class brought in 41 international students. I think we can do better.

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photo Brent Curry

‘Champs’ has a nice ring to it HPU’s Lady Sea Warriors National Championship softball team received their championship rings Wednesday night at Neal Blaisdell Center.

INSIDE KALAMALAMA

First baby of 2011 p. 4

Chinese New Year p. 7

Valentine’s Day p. 10

Sate your late-night appetite p. 13

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NEWS

February, 7, 2011

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KALAMALAMA Editor

Linda Karlsson

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WRITERS

Janel Foster Ashley Stevens Amanda Vuicich Kat Wynn Saige Martin Nicole Kato Matt Robertson Kezia Holm Anton S. Larsson Thomas Obungen Joanna Georgiev Mark Carpenter

PHOTOGRAPHERS Eric Alcantara Thomas Obungen Riana Stellburg Linda Karlsson Brent Curry

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ISSUE DATES (SPRING 2011) February 7 February 21 Marsh 7 April 4 April 18 May 2

Aloha from President Wright

I am very happy that the HPU community has reacted so enthusiastically to the news of Dr. Geoffrey Bannister’s selection as HPU’s fourth president.

I am just as enthusiastic about Dr. Bannister.

After more than three decades as president, I had a pretty good idea of the kind of leader HPU would need as the university begins its second 45 years, so I was very gratified that three outstanding candidates were identified through the search process, which included a prominent role for a student representative – graduate student and former SGA

president Rebecca Malak.

Dr. Bannister brings what I consider a trifecta of attributes the next president will need.

First, he has a deep understanding of higher education. He is a teacher, a scholar and an active participant in the life of the academy. He has been a student, a faculty member, a dean and was a president twice before.

Second, he realizes that what happens outside of the classroom can have a lasting effect on a student.

For Dr. Bannister, a strong athletic program contributes to student development, something he knows

firsthand both as an athlete (he was a New Zealand cycling champion) and as a university president (he is credited with laying the groundwork that led to Butler University’s runner-up finish last year in the NCAA basketball championship).

Third, and I believe most importantly, he has been a global citizen ever since he left New Zealand for graduate school and studied in Canada and the United States. He has lived and worked as a member of our global society, so he is familiar with the kinds

Chatt Wright, President

Chaplain’s Corner

with Rev. Dr. Dale Burke

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t’s that time of the year to open up another new book. No, I don’t mean a textbook, note book or owner’s manual! I’m talking about one of the books that seems to have the most power over us … our appointment book. I know most of you keep your calendars electronically in many different ways, but I’m still stuck on a book to keep my life in order. Mine is red each year and in it I cram everything … phone numbers, dates, meetings, meaningful statistics, movies seen, significant activities I do each day. Once a lawyer called me to verify if I had done a wedding five years previous, and my old appointment book came to the rescue. What would we do without one?

A new year means a new book. Perhaps you can imagine the time con-

sumed at year’s end in transferring some important information from last year to this year’s red book.

It’s even more interesting to note and reflect on the activities that filled those days. If someone were to find and read your 2010 red book what would they learn of you? That you were a very busy person?

That you studied a lot or were big on movies?

That certain persons had ordinarily large claims on your time? I am not big on resolutions for the coming year, but reviewing one’s appointment book can be a helpful exercise in pointing out areas of one’s life that may need attention. Perhaps more study, social or work time is called for.

The good news about my 2011 red book is that there are still many blank pages waiting to be filled.

Each day is a precious gift

of people who make up the HPU ‘ohana – men and women from here in Hawai‘i and all around the world.

Dr. Bannister brings many years of experience with study abroad programs, which is ideal for HPU because we are a university that depends on international students to make good on our mission to educate for global citizenship. He believes the 21st century is the century of the Pacific, positioning HPU as the ideal place for higher education.

I am proud to hand

from God. What is going to fill those pages? We all have a lot of important decisions to make about how we are going to use each day. God invites us to use our time wisely by promising to be with us – always ready to guide strengthen and comfort. This is good news for those of us who have a tendency to not know the difference between the “big stuff” and the “small stuff”.

To help keep your life and time in balance come join us for our weekly Chapel Service every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kamaino Center on Fort St. Mall.

It’s lively, upbeat, nondenominational with good fellowship and simple lunch provided every week.

Good luck with all the books that cross your path this semester!

over the university that I’ve helped to build to Dr. Bannister. I look forward to working with him over the next five months and will present the keys to my office to him on June 30 with great confidence that our university will be in good hands.

NEWS

February 7, 2011

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3 trustees appointed

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a great experience for the nurses and other people in the health professions as well; working out there in another culture, it really adds to the quality of the professional training. I would hope that we could get the scholarships and help students afford to do more of that.

“I think we can strengthen the master’s programs too,” he said. “A master’s is what the bachelor’s used to be and the bachelor’s is what the high school diploma used to be 20 years ago.

“It’s what you needed to get a decent job,” Bannister said. “Now you need a bachelor’s degree to get a job and you need a master’s to succeed.”

RAISING THE GAME President Bannister’s success in building up Butler University’s basketball program — a process he began more than 20 years ago — likely means HPU athletics, which has seen considerable success recently, can expect even more support in the coming years.

“The first thing I do is figure out where we are with facilities, where we are with

“Since we have (an) English as a Second Language program I don’t see why we wouldn’t be a major point BRITT YAP of entry for students coming assitant director, from many universities interuniversity relations nationally.

“Our nursing program Vicky Cayetano HPU’s Board of Trustees has and allied professions are approved the addition of three strong, and marine science new board members, effective has the potential for national on Dec. 10, 2010. They are: excellence,” Bannister said, Vicky Cayetano is president adding that many of the uniand chief executive officer versity’s professional and of United Laundry Services, pre-professional fields can Inc. and managing director of attract students from the PaUnited Laundry Kona, LLC. cific area.

The spouse of former Gov. Ben While Bannister said he Cayetano, she was the First Lady was impressed with HPU’s of Hawai‘i from 1994-2002. outreach into the business During this time, she spearLayla Dedrick community, he said he would headed numerous programs to also like to see college stuimprove healthcare, including dents getting paid for their an effort in 2002 to provide internships, not just earning universal long-term care for all academic credit. of Hawai‘i’s citizens. She serves Bannister added that anas chairperson for the Chamber other one of the university’s of Commerce of Hawai‘i and as strengths is not only attracting a trustee for the Hawai‘i Library people to Hawaii, but also Foundation. having its students travel to Layla Dedrick has more other countries. than 10 years of experience in “We are seeing an inCarleton Ching the building industry. She is the creased number of nursing owner of natural stone supplier programs getting involved in Bella Pietra and the owner and study abroad,” he said. “It’s CEO of Geobunga. Dedrick was recognized as the 2009 Young Business Leader of the Year as well as among the Top 10 Women-Owned Businesses in Hawai‘i for multiple years.

She serves on the boards of the Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i, Small Business Hawai‘i, Marble Institute of ASHLEY STEVENS America, American Institute of Architects, Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i, staff writer The Women’s Fund of Hawai‘i and Baha’i Faith.

The Hawai’i Loa campus underwent a security alert and Carleton Ching is the vice president of Community and lockdown Jan. 25 as police searched for a robbery suspect Government Relations at Castle & Cooke. He has more than 30 years of experience in real estate, development, corporate near the campus. The man was apprehended that night and administration and management. He serves on the boards of no HPU students, faculty or staff were injured.

HPU’s security was alerted by the Honolulu Police Pali Momi Medical Center and Land Use Research FoundaDepartment that there was a potentially armed man hiding tion of Hawai‘i. somewhere in the woods between the Hawai’i Loa Campus and Le Jardin Academy.

At approximately noon the RAVE alert system sent out a text about the situation to all students who were signed up for it and said that the campus was on lockdown. Students were told to stay in their classrooms, and teachers were told to lock the doors. By 1:05 p.m. the lockdown was lifted but classes on that campus were cancelled for the rest of the day.

The university said students could leave campus or go back to their residence halls, according to a Pipeline e-mail sent to students and faculty. Students were also restricted to dormitories and dining areas for dinner.

“I’m glad they took this seriously,” said freshman Elizabeth Bailey. She was in her dorm in Mokihana when the lockdown began.

support,” he said.

“I don’t think (HPU) can get to Division I, so I think the question is how do we get to be the strongest Division II program in the country?”

Bannister said. “There seems to be a good mix of (sports) programs. I suspect there will need to be a little fundraising to help them make a good program into a great program.

“I would work with the coach and coaches and find out what their needs were and then kick off a little campaign to raise some money.”

Athletics Director Darren Vorderbruegge said he is not looking for change from Bannister as much as he hopes the new president can “continue our perseverance of excellence both on the field of play and in the classroom.”

“Dr. Bannister has a history of recognizing the value of athletics to higher education,” Vorderbruegge said. “I am excited to hear his ideas and implement his vision for the Sea Warriors.”

The advances HPU made during outgoing President Chatt Wright’s tenure have

raised questions of ways the university can make even further gains. Bannister said one of the keys to continued success lies in HPU’s faculty.

“We must strengthen our university (faculty) capacity,” he said. “Not just being good at teaching but also research creative activity. It’s not just necessarily wanting research but staying abreast (of) one’s field and delivering papers, writing plays, painting pictures and being engaged in one’s own subject matter.”

Bannister also said he is looking forward to getting to know HPU students and working with student body President Saige Martin “to make sure … we can set up good communications and I can meet student leadership on a regular basis.

“And the students, I’m looking forward to meeting them, getting to know them, finding out their ideas and learning from them as we go forward.”

Kalamalama staff writer Kara Jernigan contributed to this report.

Manhunt spurs Hawaii Loa lockdown “Our teacher didn’t even know we were on lockdown until someone showed him their RAVE text. It was a potentially dangerous situation, and if it weren’t for the text we would have never known,” said Megan Willoughby, a junior.

Some students did not realize that the alert was real, not an exercise.

“I thought it was a drill. I was glad I was in the dining commons since at least that meant I was locked down with food,” said junior Sara Langham.

Other students learned about the situation through news reports.

The next day HPU Security sent a Pipeline message out letting students and faculty know that the assailant had been apprehended during the night. The message also said: “The safety and security of all students, faculty and staff is of paramount importance, and the prompt action by everyone yesterday helped in that regard.”

Rick Murray, HPU’s associate director of security and safety, said, “That incident allowed us a good opportunity to practice the HPU lockdown procedure, which all in all went very well.”

To sign up for RAVE alerts to be sent to your phone via text go to http://phone.hpu.edu and enter your Pipeline login and password. Keep yourself informed.

February 7, 2011

STUDENT LIFE

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IT’S A GIRL!

HPU nurse delivers first baby of 2011 AMANDA VUICICH staff writer Welcoming in the new year, Layne and Kahi Richards of Waimea were thrilled when their new baby girl arrived just in time to be named the first baby born, in a hospital, on the islands in 2011.

Assisting with the delivery was one of HPU’s own, Assistant Professor of Nursing Annette Manant.

Manant, who has been teaching for HPU since fall Annette Manant of 2009, works per diem at North Hawaii Community Hospital on the Big Island.

After phone calls to other hospitals on all the islands, Manant discovered she had caught 2011’s first birth.

“My patient had been in labor all day, and because it was her second baby we had expected that she would deliver before the new year,” Manant said. “But things got hung-up, as they sometimes do.

The staff at North Hawaii Community Hospital were getting worried about Kahi Richards’ lack of progress, but everything went smoothly.

“The baby had suddenly turned and was crowning! We were so happy for the family!” Manant said.

The question on everyone’s mind was: What time was the baby born?

Recorded, very officially, on the computer was: 1-1-11 at 00:01.

The nurses called Kona Hospital and Hilo Medical Center on the Big Island; Kapiolani, Tripler, Queen’s, Castle, and Kaiser on Oahu; and then the other island hospitals with obstetrical services.

“We then realized that we had caught the first baby of the year! It was so thrilling!” Manant said.

She explained that oftentimes deliveries with the potential to be the first of the year can be staged, by telling the mother when to push and when to hold out. In this case, however, it was completely by chance.

“No one had even thought this baby would be born [first], as the mother was experiencing slight complications.

Yet, luckily for the family, everything worked out fine and everyone was delighted with the surprise of the 12:01 a.m. arrival,” Manant said.

KITV reported that the father, Layne, is a teacher at Kamehameha Schools on the Big Island. The baby girl’s mom Kahi is the projects director for a nonprofit organization that serves native Hawaiians.

Center for Graduate and Adult Services Building success through Academic Advising Welcome to the spring 2011 semester at Hawaii Pacific University!

Whether you are a new or continuing student, a graduate candidate or adult learner, we know that your HPU experience will challenge you to learn and grow academically, personally and professionally. At the same time, you will have opportunities inside and outside the classroom to get involved in the community

and make friends and continue to build relationships with fellow graduate candidates or adult learners.

To assist with your studies at HPU, we encourage you to view academic advising as a means of enhancing the positive outcomes of your academic experience. Advisors can assist students who are in stages of transition; they can facilitate communication between students and faculty

and staff; assist in degree planning; review coursework, syllabi and assignments; help graduate candidates meet one another for peer support and much more.

When collaboration and shared responsibility are central to the advisor/advisee relationship, an advising system can result in graduate students and adult learners to be more successful in accomplishing their goals and

objectives.

The advising team welcomes walk-in advising sessions, but appointments are highly recommended.

Generally speaking, no same-day appointments are taken due to the time required to prepare for the student’s questions or concerns. Please contact us for an appointment at (808) 543-8034 or e-mail: graduate@hpu.edu

Center for Graduate and Adult Services Academic Advising Staff Erleina Danao Norma Kop Trevor LaClair Shirley Zhuang

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566-2499 356-5293 543-8077 543-8031

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The Hawaii Department of Education was one of the booths at the HPU Volunteer Fair on Fort Street Mall.

Photo by Eric Alcantara

Calling all volunteers

KAT WYNN staff writer

Everyone wants to make a difference, whether it is in our schools or communities, and recently HPU students were given the opportunity to make that difference.

At the Volunteer & Resource Fair on Jan. 27, organizations ranging from the YMCA to Big Brothers Big Sisters participated.

All 32 booths were selected by the President of the Leadership Scholars, The Center for Student Life and First-Year Programs, and Billie Jo Day of AmeriCorps * VISTA. AmeriCorps * VISTA, founded in 1965, is a national program fighting poverty in America. When asked if she thought this event was a success, a smiling Day said yes and they are planning on hosting a Volunteer Fair every semester. The next one will be in September.

Day also mentioned that on April 13, the AmeriCorps*VISTA program

will be hosting an event called College Daze, where college students visit a local high school to talk to juniors about the college experience (if you are interested in participating, email Billie Jo Day at bjday@hpu.edu).

From the 32 volunteer booths at the fair, three organizations stood out with their presentations and missions: Volunteer coordinator Lynn “Vince” Abramo represented Family Programs Hawaii, which provides services to kids in foster care.

Abramo has been working with FPH for three years but the program itself has been around for six years.

Sibling visits for separated families; family child care assistance; and the big event, the Annual Picnic and Holiday Party are FPH’s events that create special moments that the children can remember forever. The group also arranges a Christmas party with visits to Santa, gifts, lunch and more at the Blaisdell Center.

“Fight HIV/AIDS in Hawaii and comprehensive help for people with HIV” is the mission of the Life Foundation founded in 1983. Kandice Johns (events manager) and Elsie Halstead (administrative assistant) are some of the volunteers who help those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Volunteers help provide hot meals, doctors, housing, counseling to those in need. The Life Foundation is having their annual AIDS Walk fundraiser April 17.

Last year, they had at most 5,000 people and are looking forward to having even more this year.

Y-M-C-A!! The famous song and symbol should bring you in to help young children and participate in positive life-changing experience. Brandy Belt, Breanna Shannon, Zandra Zbinden, and Elisa Wärngren are YMCA members who spend time with the many young children in the YMCA program. The YMCA was given a camp site on the North Shore called Carp Erdman, which provides the children with environmental studies and other fun family activities.

HPU student Melissa Renteria, 18, a freshman from South Padre Island in Texas, said that she greatly appreciated the fair. Renteria visited the legal studies and Police Department booths because of her major (justice administration) and the fact that she wants to help make Chinatown safer.

If you would like to volunteer for these organizations: Life Foundation – www. honoluluaidswalk.org; Family Programs Hawaii – www. familyprogramshawaii.org; or the YMCA Camp Erdman – www.camperdman. net. Or visit www.hpu.edu/ servicelearning (click on the Community Partners Directory) to learn more about service opportunities around O‘ahu.

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With different booths displaying an array of cultures and extra-curriculars, Club Carnival was a hit.

Photos by Thomas Obungen

Diversity flourishes at Club Carnival fest SAIGE MARTIN student body president On Jan. 28, hundreds of students, faculty, staff and organizations flooded Fort Street Mall for the Club Carnival. The biannual event showcases the distinct talents and services that the over 50 Registered Student Organizations (RSO) bring to the HPU community.

The RSO’s each setup a table on Fort Street Mall with hopes of growing their organization and spreading their message.

A pep rally for multiple sports teams at HPU along with a high-energy performance by the nationally recognized HPU Cheer and Dance Teams accompanied the clubs in the quest to expand RSO student involvement.

Prizes were also given away during the rally to the most creative RSO tables or booths. Receiving a prize of $50 in third place was Invisible Children Hawaii, a $100 prize and second place went to OUT-

spoken (LGBT Cooperative), and a prize of $150, as well as the title of first place, went to the Taiwanese Student Association.

Emily MacNintch, a sophomore at HPU, feels that it is important for students to attend Club Carnival each semester because “[The carnival] opens up doors and is a great way to network with students and university groups, which you may not have known about before.”

MacNintch feels that she is more aware of the amazing opportunities afforded to students via RSO’s, and she is more likely to be involved with HPU because of the RSO’s in which she is connected.

“It’s important for students to attend Club Carnival because it’s the one time students get to see HPU’s diversity first-hand. I was more than impressed by the amount of organizations to get involved with,” MacNintch said.

For more information or to see pictures and videos from this year’s Club Carnival go to HPU’s page on Facebook.

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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD SAIGE MARTIN student body president The Student Government Association (SGA) is one of the largest and most active organizations at HPU. SGA is comprised of the Student Senate, Campus Activities Board and the Student Judicial Council.

Making your voice heard is the basic foundation for the Student Senate. Senators work with students, faculty and administration as needed to help affect positive and realistic changes for the student body. Senate meetings are held every Wednesday from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in UB 209, and Senators need to hear your concerns and ideas for HPU’s future.

The Campus Activities Board is a new addition to the SGA. It is comprised of a Campus Activities Board (CAB) Chair, as well as various elected and non-elected members and participants who meet weekly to enrich the social life of all students at HPU. CAB is in the process of planning various extracurricular events for HPU’s student body. Monthly Open Mic Nights will be hosted at Bad Ass Coffee as well as a dance on Feb. 12.

As the semester continues you will see various articles related to SGA, and we hope that you take the time to read them. Not because we need another rating or viewer, but because we want your feedback, we want your voice, and we want you to be part of the conversation.

Besides being one of the most active organizations on campus, SGA is also one of the most diverse organizations at our university. We have Senators from every college, background and interest. Our CAB members all have different passions, interests and majors; but what unites us all is our hope to see a better HPU. Our passion to see change unites us, but it does not define us as an organization. We are not working on one issue or one concern, but constantly collaborating and planning on multiple activities, programs, and concerns.

For more information or to get involved with SGA, please find us on Facebook, Student Government Association of Hawaii Pacific University; or email us at sga@my.hpu.edu.

We look forward to hearing your voice!

Shall We Dance?

Did you miss Toga Fest?

DON’T WORRY! Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be hosting another dance for the spring semester! The dance will be held on the Hawai’i Loa Campus Academic Center Lanai from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m on Feb. 12. In celebration of Valentine’s Day we want to gather the student body for a night of fun.

There will be a live DJ,

sweet treats and an awesome light show.

CAB is encouraging everyone to invite their crush or even a good friend to come party on the 12th.

Don’t have a date? NOT A PROBLEM! Bring a friend, or two … or even three!

For information about ticket sales/location or to receive CAB info and updates, e-mail us at cab@my.hpu. edu.

Here’s your chance:

You be the judge

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Emily Diedrich

Senate Spotlight Emily Diedrich, Nursing and Health Sciences Senator Personal/Hobbies: Originally from Baltimore, MD Speaks German Plays piano Avid sailor Love to cross-stitch Two Dogs: Polly and Kimo Hyperbaric Treatment Center Technician Active hiker Custom jewelry maker Academic: SNA level 3 representative Tri-Beta Honor Society Secretary Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society Student Director of the HLC Aquaponics Facility Volunteer tutor at HLC Senator Diedrich has been an active member of the Student Senate since fall 2010, and is trying hard to work with her constituents this semester. To get in touch with Senator Diedrich or to hear about her mission go to www.hpu.edu/sga

Are you interested in contributing to HPU? Do you have aspirations of becoming involved in the legal community? At HPU, students now have the opportunity to join the Student Judicial Council (SJC), a body of students who provide unbiased, objective judgment on the interpretation of the Student Government Constitution.

The SJC is the final arbiter of constitutional and electoral issues but does not establish policy for the SGA, which is the duty of the Student Senate. The SJC now has two available Associate Justice positions.

Potential members of the SJC must have sophomore standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 and above.

Justices must also be full-

time students (minimum of 12 credits) and must not hold any other positions within the SGA. Associate Justices are normally entitled and expected to keep their seat until graduation. It would be in the best interests of the SGA and the student body for its jurists to be of high moral standing, to possess strong reasoning/ analytical abilities, to have an excellent command of the English language, to be objective and open to the opinions of others, and finally, to have an appreciation for dignity in oneself and for traditions in an institution.

To receive more information or to apply for a position with the SJC, please email us at sga@my.hpu.edu.

Saige Martin

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Student Life

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Traditonal Chinese Lion dancers perform on Hotel Street at the I Love Chinatown Festival on Jan. 28 in celebration of the Chinese New Year. photos by: Thomas Obungen

From mauka to makai, Maunakea Street was packed with festival-goers who sampled food, talked story, and watched Lion dancers from many different schools. The festival lasted two days Jan. 28 and 29.

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Kū hoe he’e nalu

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Hot on water

Stand up paddle boarding is the newest and hottest water sport on the beach and has gained quick popularity JILLIAN PAREL student writer You look down into the blue and are greeted by a whole new world. It is a world you have seen before, but perEmelina Kuriyama, HPU haps not quite like this.

You see vibrant yellow Nursing student tang dwelling in the vast coral. You see big, black wana threatening to sting you if you come close enough. Life is darting back and forth below your feet, but a sense of serenity overcomes you.

You don’t want to ruin the calm, but you have to in order to see what the rest of the ocean offers you. You stick your paddle in the water and the world below you is temporarily lost. Soon enough, a different part of that same world is visible to you again.

Eventually, you get to a Ervin Pasalo, HPU Alumni point where you’re hardpressed to see anything because you’re no longer in the shallow water; you’re out in the deep blue. With paddle in hand and board underfoot, you may as well be walking on water.

Background Stand up paddle boarding (SUP), as defined by about. com, is a “sport whereby the paddler stands up on a board similar to a surfboard or a windsurf board. The paddler and the board are propelled across the top of the water by Kelli DiFazio, HPU Ad & the use of a long single-bladed PR student

paddle.”

Founded in the 1960s in Hawai`i, stand up paddle boarding gained popularity in Waikiki before dying out after the introduction of short and lightweight fiberglass surfboards.

SUP began to find its way back into the mainstream water sports in the early 2000s.

Today, SUP is still one of the newest sports on the block and has become known as one of the hottest things to do out on the water.

Oh the possibilities What is it about SUP that makes it so popular? Aside from it being the new “in” thing, there’s also the versatility of the sport.

Not only is it a leisure activity that provides one with a feeling of being one with nature, but it is also a vigorous sport that can leave one with an indescribable feeling of catching a wave.

It doesn’t stop there. SUP also provides an excellent core and leg workout. “It’s a different full body workout and it’s challenging,” Emelina Kuriyama, an HPU nursing student who paddle boards whenever she gets the chance.

Maybe it has gained so much popularity because with the added addition of the paddle and the fact that you’re already standing, it’s easier than surfing. “I think it’s easier than normal surfing because

you are already standing. So it’s easier to catch waves,” stated Ervin Pasalo, HPU alumni, high school teacher, and avid paddle boarder (he goes out on the water five times a week).

Dave Kalama, one of the men credited for the revival of SUP, wrote a blog titled “Using your paddle” where he writes: “I believe that the paddle is they key to its functional success in the surf and gifting stand up as a more efficient form of surfing.”

It is possible that its attractiveness lies in the idea that SUP is easy to learn.

When asked how he learned to paddle board, Pasalo replied, “I learned watching a YouTube video.” Kuriyama added, “I already knew how to surf, so I learned really fast, and it was easy.”

Maybe it’s popular just because everyone is doing it.

Or perhaps it’s because it just looks like a fun and interesting thing to do. “I think it’s so popular because it’s an easy and fun way to exercise.”

Kelli DiFazio, a 21-year-old HPU advertising and public relations student with two years of paddle boarding experience, said.

The possibilities behind SUP’s popularity may be endless. Whatever the reason, SUP is here to stay and will likely remain one of the hottest things to do on the water.

Photo by David Olsen courtesy of Getty Images A sea lover “walks on water” with the help of her stand up paddle board in Lahaina, Maui.

Walking on water since the ‘60s

by Jillian Parel, student writer

When stand up paddle boarding (SUP) became known as a new sport it’s popularity spread like a wildfire and just like that it became the hot thing that everyone had to try.

The modern emergence of stand up paddle boarding blindsided the world, leaving many people wondering where it came

from and how it got to be so popular.

Origins In the early 1960s, the surf instructors or beach boys of Waikiki began standing on their boards using outrigger canoe paddles to paddle out on the water.

One reason for this was to supervise their surf classes. Stand-

ing on the board gave instructors a higher viewpoint, which increased visibility of their surroundings allowing them to see things like incoming swells. Sometimes the beach boys would bring cameras with them to take picture of their students.

Soon after, SUP caught on with other beach boys and children in Waikiki. When shorter and lighter fiberglass surfboards were introduced, the sport of SUP died out.

Renaissance In the early 2000s, surfers such as Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, and Brian Keaulana brought SUP back as an alternative way to train when waves were small – training both their legs and core for tow-in surfing.

They eventually found that SUP offered numerous advan-

tages over surfing – due to better visibility they were able to catch waves earlier.

Another advantage was that the use of the paddle helped surfers carve into turns better. The paddle improved maneuverability of long boards.

By 2004, SUP had gained popularity as a sport at Makaha beach. For this reason, Keaulana added beach boy surfing (another term for SUP) as an event to the Big Buffalo Big Board contest. There were 49 contestants, some of which were champion surfers.

That same year, Archie Kalepa won the Quiksilver Moloka’i to O’ahu race using a stand up paddle board – inspiring more paddle board competitions.

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Our sweet St. Valentine’s Day traditions have a rather morbid history NICOLE KATO associate editor February has long been a month of romance, but its origins are not as amorous.

One tale suggests that a man named Valentine was martyred for aiding in the escape of Christians from Roman prisons. In another, it is said that during the time of Emperor Claudius II, a priest named Valentine went against the emperor’s decree that young men be single soldiers rather than husbands or fathers. Valentine rebelled by performing marriages for young lovers in secret; once Claudius discovered Valentine’s actions, Valentine was put to death.

Another legend suggests that a martyr named Valentine sent the first “valentine” message himself while in jail.

During his imprisonment, he fell in love with the daughter of one of the jailors, and she visited him frequently during his detainment. Before the man was executed, he wrote the girl a letter that he signed, “from your Valentine.”

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, there actually were many Christian saints named Valentine who were martyred during the Middle

Ages: a priest in Rome, a bishop in Terni and a third saint who met his death in Africa were all said to have been killed on Feb. 14.

Not all theories are based in religion, though. In ancient Rome, the month of February was also a time for purification, and it marked the official beginning of spring.

Young women looked forward to the fertility festival Lupercalia (Feb. 15), during which they would place their names in a big urn; the city’s bachelors would then choose a name out of the urn and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. The matches often ended in marriage.

And in France and England, it was believed that February marked the beginning of birds’ mating season – adding to the concept that it should be a month of romance. Geoffrey Chaucer’s poem “The Parlement of Foules” further On Valentine’s Day it is traditional to buy someone a card and chocolates. However, receiving a homemade card is links Valentine’s Day and way better than any greeting card. romance: “For this was on St. photo Riana Stellburg Valentine’s Day, when every fowl cometh there to choose his mate.”

The history of Valentine’s Day is crowded with legends and myths. However, the romantic emotions these stories evoke carries on to this day.

STUPID CUPID,

stop pickin’ on me

In Latin, the word for “cupid” is “cupido,” which means desire. Cupid is well-known in Roman mythology as the son of Venus, the goddess of love. He is also closely associated with Eros, the god of love.

Often portrayed as a young boy with a bow and arrow, Cupid is said to be a mischievous child who flies around wounding both gods and mortals with his love arrows, causing them to fall in love.

Cupid picks his victims by chance … so perhaps you’ll be next.

“Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” ~Albert Einstein

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Find your passion

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Volunteers help Hawaii’s at-risk youth by surfing

MATT ROBERTSON staff writer

As students at HPU, we all hope to graduate and land that great, lucrative job. However, many of us won’t be landing our dream job right away.

Since we’re going to be working for the rest of our lives, it seems like a good idea to choose a career we like. In short, we all need to find our passion.

That is exactly what Cynthia Y.H. Derosier, founder of Surfrider Spirit Sessions did.

It all started with the release of her 2005 book “The Surfer Spirit,” which featured Zenlike sayings and pictures of professional surfers showing how the sport is about more than catching waves.

Derosier says surfing changed her life — and after the book was so well-received she started thinking about how surfing could change other lives as well.

In 2006, she volunteered her time and donated profits from her book to launch

Surfrider Spirit Sessions.

By 2008, she decided to leave a successful career in advertising to devote all of her time to Surfrider Spirit Sessions.

The program helps atrisk youth in Hawai‘i who are dealing with serious issues such as abuse, poverty, and family, drug or alcohol problems.

With over 5,000 youths in the Hawai‘i juvenile justice system, there are simply not enough programs and resources.

Surfrider Spirit Sessions seeks to fill some of that void by helping provide a support system for kids that keeps them from taking the wrong path in life.

Every Saturday, for eight to nine weeks, a group of atrisk youth meet Derosier, her staff, and volunteer mentors at Waikiki Beach.

For four or five hours, they are able to leave their problems behind and instead, learn how to catch waves. The program teaches life lessons

Oahu’s big waves offer thrills and excitement, plus the opportunity to support a kid who needs a helping hand. photo Linda Karlsson

through surfing and develops a real sense of community for the participants.

“I didn’t think I could surf but now it’s like wow, I can do anything,” said Leilani, a young girl who benefited from the program.

The volunteer mentors are positive role models for the kids, helping them gain selfesteem and opening their eyes to what is possible.

“At the beginning of the

program, the kids oftentimes don’t have very high goals for their future.

After spending time with their mentors, many leave with aspirations to be doctors, lawyers and teachers,” said Derosier.

Surfrider Spirit Sessions even helps them pursue those goals, teaching life and jobrelated skills and hiring program participants to help run future programs as junior

mentors.

Derosier noted that there are some large differences in her advertising business and her non-profit organization.

“It’s easier to work really, really hard when you know what you’re doing really matters. I was passionate about advertising and my clients, but it’s just not the same,” she said.

Derosier’s advice to future HPU graduates: “Find whatev-

er you’re passionate about, it’s going to energize you and then it doesn’t feel like work.”

Want to Help Surfrider Spirit Sessions?

They need volunteers, mentors, interns and donations in order to run next year’s programs.

For information about the program and to find ways you can help email: Admin@surferspirit.org Or visit SurferSpirit.org

So hip, hula hooping trims your waist KEZIA HOLM student writer For a fun and easy way to tone your core, all you have to do is pick up your childhood hula hoop. Hula hooping appeared in 1948 and has emerged as the latest trend for getting a flat stomach and strong midsection in an enjoyable aerobics workout.

Hula hooping can trim your waist, thighs and hips, as well as build abdominal and lower-back strength. These areas are the target of many workouts and for good reason. A strong core provides better support for your spine and improves your posture and agility, making any motion easier.

Crunches are a popular workout to achieve good muscle definition in the core, but they also miss several muscles that hula hooping, also known as “hooping,” works out with the rotation of one’s hips. Hooping also targets other muscle groups such as the arms and legs – simply change the trick with the hoop, such as the vortex, which works out the muscles

in the arm. Including a hoop in your workout could burn up to 400 calories each hour.

Students interested in hooping can attend a hula hoop trick class on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Magic Island in Ala Moana Beach Park. Parking is free and hoops are provided, but students must bring their own workout clothes and water. If you prefer to use your own hoop, there are several options available: You can make one with directions at jasonunbound.com/hoops.html or buy one at any fitness shop or online.

Adult hoops should be 34 to 42 inches in diameter and should come up to the belly button area when held vertically on the ground. Beginners should have a lightly weighted hoop, which moves more slowly and is easier to keep off the ground when in use.

For more information about hula hooping as a workout and on other classes available in Hawai‘i, go to hooping.org.

Information on the Magic Island class can be found through Lacey Coop or Kate McClain on Facebook.

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HPU student gives kidney, saves a life

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Janise Cole with Bob Perla and his wife Joy after the surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

ANTON S. LARSSON staff writer Janise Cole went out of her way to give the greatest gift of all, the gift of life.

“We need to help people,” Cole said.

When Cole was 3 weeks old her grandmother, whom she considers to be her mother, took her under her wings and started raising her. Cole also had the good fortune of having a loving father who despite his own problems inspired her to become the person she is today.

When Cole was 16, her father was diagnosed with hepatitis C, a blood disease that, despite organ transplants, often leads to organ

failure and eventually death.

After two notifications of available organs that were not a match, it turned out that the third time was the charm. In 2003, Cole’s father got a new lease on life.

Shortly after a birthday party back home in Philadelphia in April 2007, Cole’s father’s organs started to fail.

He told her that his biggest regret was that he couldn’t find and give his thanks to the person who gave him life again.

Cole, a 28-year-old advertising and public relations major at HPU, remembers her father as a sometimes troubled person who loved her unconditionally.

Having had plenty of

problems of her own — earlier in her life Cole struggled with depression and right after her father’s death she even attempted suicide.

Her grandmother passed away nine months prior to her father’s death.

But Cole wanted to honor her father and something in her told her to give life the way her father had been given life when he was in dire need of help.

She went online and found a Web site, www.matchingdonors.com, where you sign up and register if you are in need of a donation or if you wish to be a living donor.

Cole created a profile and hoped that the 1.5 million monthly hits to the Web site

would give her a chance to meet someone in need of an organ transplant.

“You get a lot of responses,” said Janise, “It’s emotionally draining but rewarding.”

On the other end of the lifeline was Bob Perla, 70, a man who suffered the loss of his leg due to a flesh-eating strep bacterial infection. The amputation of Bob Perla’s leg was followed by total kidney failure and required threetimes-a-week dialysis.

Bob Perla’s physical and emotional strain was immediate, and he registered with four transplant centers in four states.

With no luck, and after three experiences with donors

“We are truly blessed to have met Janise, and pray that others in need of a transplant will find their angels,” -Joy Perla, NY

who were either unable or unwilling to donate, he found Cole and his fate suddenly became brighter.

When Cole met Bob Perla online, he reminded her of her father. She felt a connection and decided she wanted to meet with Bob Perla and his wife Joy and flew to New

York.

When she met with the couple, Cole felt that there was a connection that would last for life.

“Janise [who] willingly came into New York for testing … never waivered in her determination,” said Joy Perla.

She explained that Cole’s willingness to help surely had much to do with Bob reminding her of her father.

“We are truly blessed to have met Janise and pray that others in need of a transplant will find their angels,” said Joy Perla The contrast of Cole’s decision to donate a kidney to Bob Perla is multi-facetted; Cole is a Buddhist and Bob Perla is Jewish and there is a 42-year age difference between them. People might ask why Cole made such a choice.

Cole’s answer is that all human lives are equally worthy.

“If we can’t help people, what are our lives worth?” she said.

The transplant procedure was conducted at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, one of the most comprehensive university hospitals in the world.

Cole was kept in the hospital for two days and describes the procedure as quick and pain free. She was up and walking the same day. No complications occurred.

“Thanks to Janise, Bob has regained his sunny disposition and feels better and stronger than he has in several years. The quality of his life has improves dramatically,” said Joy Perla.

When Cole saw Bob Perla after the surgery she felt thankful that he let her be such a big part of her life, she felt Bob Perla helped her reach for her personal goal in life, to help others – in loving memory of her dad.

“Be the change you want to see in the world,” Cole said.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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In Chinatown’s thriving nightlife district, Downbeat Diner & Lounge offers a classic American menu until 3 a.m. on most nights and a great place to hangout all the time. photos Thomas Obungen

The Gastronomist Hotel Street’s Downbeat Diner hits the spot for that late-night appetite THOMAS OBUNGEN staff writer

No life is complete without a bite of Downbeat’s pseudosignature dish, the Apple Fritters. The BLAT, or bacon lettuce avocado and tomato sandwich is made with all locally grown fruits and veggies.

Ah Chinatown, one can never get enough of your famous sights, smells or restaurants. Brasserie du Vin, Indigo and JJ Dolans are all excellent choices, but what if you’re stumbling out of NextDoor at 2 a.m. and need a sobering burger or two?

This is where new kid on the block, Downbeat Diner and Lounge, saves the day (or night) for that matter, with hours that will make all you owls hoot. (11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday – Thursday and until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays) Located on the corner of Hotel and Smith streets, Downbeat is a quaint eatery and bar that specializes in “good American basics,” like

burgers, milkshakes and hash browns, but they also have a “strong vegetarian and vegan component,” with all dishes coming with that alternative.

It is co-owned by local musician Josh86 of The 86 List and Black Square and his manager, HPU Associate Professor Dr. Serena Hashimoto, and oozes character with custom-print booths, a jukebox, and industrial fixtures throughout.

“It’s the dream location,” said Hashimoto, “It was originally a pho shop so it had a hood, the location was perfect, and I couldn’t think of a reason not to pursue it.”

Food After soliciting for suggestions on what my stomach should pursue, I decided on Hashimoto’s favorite, the BLAT, or Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato sandwich,

with fries for $9.50.

For such a simple sandwich, each bite packed a punch of freshness and flavor only Uncle Kalei could deliver from his Waialua farm. The crisp bacon complimented the medley of local ingredients well, but the $2 optional fries were the unfortunate opposite and lacked the texture I was looking for.

On my second visit, dessert was the name of the game, and I went all in for a $7.00 Basket of Apple Fritters with Ice Cream. All I can say is that if this is the last thing you eat, you have lived a full life.

These fritters are not the rocks you find at some bakeries, but more of a Whole Foods breed a la chunks of apple filling mingling in a lighter version of a Leonard’s malasada. I ended up taking

more than half of them home, so bring a few friends to share … or not.

For chocoholics, the deluxe Mac Nut Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich will have you writing home to mama about its rich flavor, airy texture, and economical price of just $5. (Feeds many) Perfect Opportunity For Hashimoto, opening a business was something she did not see herself doing, but said, “I’m fortunate for the perfect timing, and my light teaching load, which make this the perfect opportunity.”

On the other hand, Josh has “always seen himself managing something,” but had never thought it would be Downbeat.

Although they opened on New Years, Downbeat Diner will be celebrating its Grand Opening on Friday, Feb. 11.

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BambuTwo movie on boys choir inspiring JOANNA GEORGIEV student writer Monday Movie Café at BambuTwo shows great movies every week by directors from all over the world. These films are not the typical Hollywood mainstream cinema because they tap into a different realm of film than most Americans don’t usually see.

Each movie is captivating in its own way. I went to the Monday night show of “The Chorus” (“Les Choristes”) directed by Christophe Baratier.

Of course, it intrigued me to know the movie was about music as I am a musical fanatic.

The story is about a troubled boy who attended a French reform school under the musical direction of professor Clement Mathieu. The school is rough, and children only have two visits each month. They are severely punished for their wrongdoings.

Professor Mathieu enters the school not knowing what he is getting himself into. He soon finds out why supervisors before him have left, yet he decides to accept the challenge and not give up on these boys. Mathieu gives the boys a chance to redeem themselves through music and acts as a mentor.

Mathieu, a failed composer, is determined to start a choir and audition all of the boys. He is the only one who can see the potential with these unruly boys, whom society has rejected, and realizes that if miracles can be done with them, his music can also come alive.

Morhange, the boy who looks like an angel but acts like a devil, has one of the most beautiful voices in the choir. Mathieu realizes that the gift of his voice and music would inspire Morhange in life and get him out of the brutal institution.

The music in the movie is breathtaking, and what is even more wonderful is to see the boys come together and sing as one.

Mathieu helps Morhange get the chance to sing in front of people who can offer him scholarships to attend school. Needless to say, through the miracle of music, it all works out in the end.

When I left the movie that night I sat down with a cup of tea and realized every troubled child should be blessed with someone like Mathieu.

Rent the movie to see how the passion of music can change the lives of others.

The Monday Movie café is at BambuTwo near HPU at 1146 Bethel Street.

Western, Asian art just around the corner KEZIA HOLM student writer The Honolulu Academy of Arts is a valuable resource that students often do not utilize when studying or looking for ways to experience other cultures. The museum, at 900 S. Beretania St., offers tours, special events and employment, and volunteer opportunities.

Featuring 30 different galleries and more than 60,000 pieces of artwork, the academy has collections from every culture and time period, as well as one of the largest collections of Asian art in the world. In addition to the art inside the museum, the Web site features four online exhibits.

The academy offers general tours of larger and more popular exhibits, as well as

focused, hourlong tours of the Western and Asian galleries. The museum also has “spotlight tours” that highlight certain treasures within different collections, as well as tours of the Doris Duke estate, Shangri La. Admission costs $10 for the general public and $5 for students with a valid student I.D. Visits to the Doris Duke estate are $20 for kama’aina and students with valid I.D. and it free for Hawai’i residents on the first Wednesday of every month.

The academy also hosts special events, such as “ARTafterDARK.” The art party hosted by academy volunteers takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the last Friday of each month from February to October. The theme changes from month to month, and admission is free for mem-

bers ($10 for nonmembers).

Other events include films, concerts and lectures in the Doris Duke Theatre. Schedules and prices are posted on the Honolulu Academy of Arts Web site.

Finally, the museum offers classes for people who wish to enhance their artistic understanding and abilities. The courses are held at the Acad-

emy Art Center at Linekona each spring and fall. Applications for registration are available online and can be mailed or dropped off to the museum.

The Honolulu Academy of Arts is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

The Honolulu Academy of Arts’ Free Sunday program sponsored

by Bank of Hawaii is on the third Sunday of the month. The doors will be open free of charge from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

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Educational community joins clean energy effort COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES Hawaii’s education sector, which spends billions each year on energy, will become part of a statewide initiative in transitioning toward energy efficiency.

This movement known as the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI) is a statewide commitment to decrease Hawaii’s dependency on imported oil, while becoming a worldwide leader in clean energy.

The HCEI commits the state to being 70 percent energy efficient by 2030.

Hawai’i was named the most fossil fuel dependent state in the nation in 2008.

Today, Hawaii has now achieved at least 10 percent of its energy efficiency goal.

However, there is still much to do. And students, faculty and administrators can play a large role.

Academic sector Kimo Carvalho suggests individuals adapt to Hawaii’s future energy needs by engaging in clean energy behaviors; particularly by being aware of its daily energy consumption.

Carvalho is an HPU graduate student in the Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD) program.

He was recently appointed as the Field Director of HCEI. Carvalho will work closely with stakeholders throughout federal, state, and private agencies to promote HCEI within the education sector.

This will facilitate Hawaii energy goals, and also build a new workforce for a clean energy economy.

Carvalho is a Hawai’i

native who began his career in Strategic Planning at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on O’ahu.

More recently, Carvalho was the youngest Campaign Manager and Political Strategist to work for various local politicians in heated contests during the 2010 election season.

Carvalho recently joined the MA/GLSD program in order to work and study under Dr. Art Whatley, GLSD Program Chair.

Together, they hope to develop a Hawaii-based, sustainability-focused strategic planning model that advances the clean energy industry.

Taking ownership According to Carvalho, “sustainability consists of three core practices: financial stability, social responsibility and environmental awareness. Clean energy is an important part to this equation.

It facilitates the advancement of sustainability.”

But it can also instigate challenging realities preventing Hawaii from achieving sustainability.

This is why each person must take ownership and become actively engaged in the process. A sustainable/ clean energy future will affect everything.

Those who participate will be capable of competing in a new economy.

Those who don’t will find themselves in an uphill battle struggling to live according to new innovations, new lifestyle choices, and a new economy.

When asked about his falling to pursue alternative energy, Carvalho shared how his early life experience working as a paramedic during Hurricane Katrina in New

Josh Prigge

Orleans initiated questions related to climate change and energy consumption.

“I never want to see the same effects to my home in Hawai’i,” Carvalho said.

“The immense effects of a Hurricane Katrina-like event in Hawaii will be tenfold given its current dependence on imported oil,” Carvalho said.

“And I hope that my new position working on HCEI will be a stepping stone toward implementing real change for Hawai’i and mitigates the risks I personally experienced during Katrina.”

HPU’s commitment HPU has recently taken a new measure toward energy efficiency through its commitment on sustainability.

In November 2010, HPU hired Josh Prigge as its first sustainability coordinator.

Prigge and Carvalho will work closely this year (2011) to propose new pathways on how HPU can work collaboratively with Hawaii’s education sector to become energy efficient.

For more information contact Josh Prigge, sustainability coordinator at: jprigge@hpu.edu.

Additional reporting by Nicole Kato

February 7, 2011

SPORTS

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Lady Sea Warriors softball team starts season at top of the food chain

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On The Mark with Mark Carpenter

Heading into last year the HPU softball team was supposed to be in “rebuilding” mode. PacWest enthusiasts expected them to lull in the middle of the conference, maybe make a few waves here and there, but nothing extraordinary. Then the season started.

The team blew through the regular season winning 25 of their first 26 games, a tremendous start that carried them to a 50-8 overall record.

In PacWest play, familiar conference foes like BYUHawaii and Chaminade were shark bait as the lady Sea Warriors feasted their way to 26 conference wins.

After closing out the regular season winning 11 of their last 14, the lady Sea Warriors blew past Central Washington and Cal State Monterey Bay in the NCAA Regional.

The Super Regional came and went as HPU made short work of Cal State University,

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Darren Vorderbruegge HPU Athletics Director

HPU Athletics Director Darren Vorderbruegge; Bob Hogue, commissioner of the PacWest Conference; HPU President Chatt Wright; Howard Okita, assistant softball coach; and Bryan Nakasone, head softball coach, show off the NCAA Photo by Eric Alcantara Division II softball championship trophy. ally,” senior Brennan Powers On top of generating more Chico. Then came the Na- on anyone this year.” said.

“Especially because it buzz with the team itself, With 13 underclassmen, tional Championships in St. Joseph, Mo. Faster than you the squad has a strong youth HPU’s national title has defi- is my last year here, I’m defican say “Sharky,” the HPU movement, but the team’s nitely generated some buzz nitely going to try to make it softball team beat Valdosta age doesn’t mean there is around campus and has fans to Hawai’i Loa to watch this State and all of a sudden this any shortage of inexperience. more than ready to go to some team.”

Their most exciting foe “rebuilding” team was a na- Coach Nakasone expects big games.

“It’s really exciting to this season will be an optional champion. (The team things from seniors outfielder received their championship Laine Shikuma, pitcher Ash- know that the softball team ponent that wasn’t on their rings at an HPU basketball ley Valine, and utility player from our little school can schedule before -- great exgame last week at the Neal Kozy Toriano, who took All- make a huge impact nation- pectations.

Conference and All-Region Blaisdell Center).

This season, the air around honors last year.

“I think Kozy will have Hawai’i Loa has the smell of greatness to it, and things another spectacular year. are a little different from the She’s one of our most athletic 2010 preseason. The ques- players out there. She has HPU recently announced a new sports information director tion isn’t about rebuilding, great speed and motivation,” Nakasone said. “I think ev- (SID) and they didn’t have to go far to find him. Brent Curry, but repeating.

After leading his team to eryone will have to play to a broadcaster for Sea Warrior athletics, has been tabbed as the new SID starting in the Spring 2011 season. one of the greatest seasons in her level.”

“It feels really good,” Curry said. “It’s been something After being out with a leg the history of HPU athletics, Coach Brian Nakasone is injury last season, Shikuma I’ve been aspiring to for the last couple of years.”

Curry replaced John Barry, who is taking a job at the Unieager for this year to start but is excited to start her final versity of Hawai’i after being named the PacWest Conference knows how difficult it will be season.

“I’m really looking for- Sports Information Director of the Year. to repeat.

As SID, Curry said one of his main goals is to get the word “We are looking forward ward to getting back out to this upcoming season. We on the field after last year’s out about HPU athletics.

“I would like to improve communication of athletic events are still very young,” Naka- injury. We have a great group sone said. “It’s easier to win of players, and I’m glad to be to the general public and school community as well,” Curry it the first time than to repeat. back for one more season,” said. “Also, try to give a little more attention to some of the smaller sports.”

We aren’t going to sneak up Shikuma said.

Brent Curry is named sports information director

We l c o m e b a c k from winter break, I sincerely hope you had a fun, safe, and refreshing time away from class.

It is an exciting time in the Athletics Department as both of our basketball teams are poised to make a push for the conference crown as we head d own th e stretch.

Spring sports are underway and we are looking forward to another productive season.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our newest staff member, Brent C u r r y, a s o u r n e w Sports Information Director (SID).

A SID for those of you who may not know, is responsible for the game statistics, for all sports press releases, website maintenance, media guides, and media relations.

You may already know Brent, as he has been the ‘voice of the Sea Warriors’ for the past three years.