Issue 2, Spring 2013 by Ke Kalahea

KE KALAHEA

SEMESTER AT SEA

Monday January 28, 2012 Issue 2

Remembered

The Herald

The Herald THE STUDENT RUN & WRITTEN PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I, H I L O A N D H AWA I ’ I C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

Letter from the editor EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dorothy Fukushima NEWS EDITOR Sarah Kekauoha ARTS & COMMUNITY EDITOR Jenna Burns SPORTS EDITOR Keane Carlin LAYOUT DESIGNERS Denarose Fukushima Anthony Hruza STAFF WRITERS Britney Carey Joie Colobong Dennis Fukushima Elizabeth Johnson Michael Pierron WEBMASTER Alya Azman AD MANAGER Heather Bailey CIRCULATION MANAGER Meghann Decker GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Avery Berido Nainoa Kalaukoa PHOTOGRAPHERS Yuta Momoki Bryan Patterson STAFF ADVISOR Tiffany Edwards Hunt

BUSINESS MANAGER Karyle Saiki

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ─ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Over the past month and half there have been shootings, a fatal stabbing and murder on the Big Island. These increases of violent acts on the Big Island are perplexing. Having lived here for all of my 23 years, I cannot recall so many awful crimes in such a short span of time, especially centered in Hilo. Like many, I’m left wondering: what’s happening to Hilo? We are extremely fortunate to call this beautiful island our home, where everyone has their own slice of paradise in their backyard and people are generally well-to-do and friendly. Why then, is there a need for such despicable acts? Now, I am not so naïve as to believe that this island is immune to evil deeds, but overall such reports are largely unheard of here. It is difficult to understand why these things have been happening. It is a question for which we are all struggling to produce answers as our political leaders try to come up with solutions to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. One explanation behind these deadly actions is the glorified and often gory video games that children are allowed to play. I can see how easy it is to blame these games for the rise in violence in our society. If one grows up with these first person shooting games, in which your goal is to kill all enemies, it can lead to becoming desensitized to death and using guns to solve problems. However, millions of people play these games and do not solve their problems with guns. The vast majority are able to distinguish between reality and fantasy. Another area of blame is the ease of gun access, military style assault weapons to be exact. Like video games, gun control laws are easy to target. They vary from state-to-state and can be purchased readily in some states without background checks. How do we fix this? Do we infringe upon our Second Amendment rights and restrict guns? Or do we go in the opposite direction and arm ourselves to the teeth? We can see our politicians lining up on one side or another of this debate. Unfortunately, I do not think the solution that we need is so black and white. Perhaps some regulation on guns or even video games may help decrease the violence that has been springing up, but it just as easily may not. I opened with a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most inspirational and important men in American history. I believe in those words. I believe that compassion for one another will make the difference in how we move forward. Let’s strive to put an end to violence. We can begin by treating those around us with courtesy, consideration, and empathy. Dorothy Fukushima Editor in Chief

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News Briefs Hollywood dream travels to Afghanistan The recent Oscar nomination of a short film has changed the life of one young man from Afghanistan, according to NBC News. Fawad Mohammadi, the first-time actor who stars in American director Sam Fench’s “Buzkashi Boys,” will be traveling to Hollywood to attend the Academy Awards, the film being nominated for Best Live Action Short Film, E! News reported. In a video released by NBC News, Mohammadi is shown reacting to the news that his film is in the running, as he watches a live streaming of the nominations at an Internet cafe in Kabul. “I’m so happy,” he says as he speaks to Fench on the phone after hearing the news. Listing some of what he would like to see while in America he says, “Hollywood, and also I want to see some actors.” According to NBC News, Mohammadi supports his single mother and six siblings by selling maps and chewing gum on the streets of Kabul. Of the film, Mohammadi told NBC News, “This movie shows that Afghans have strength and they work a lot. It’s the real culture of Afghanistan...and also the dreams of Afghans.”

Fawad Mohammadi as Rafi in ‘Buzkashi Boys.’ Courtesy buzkashiboys.com

Humpback Whale Calf Dies Big Island businesses begin phasing out plastic shopping bags As of January 17, Big Island businesses will begin phasing out plastic shopping bags by imposing a nominal $0.05 per bag fee in an effort to encourage shoppers to use more environmentally-friendly reusable bags. Conversely, many retailers will offer credits for each reusable bag a customer uses at checkout time. Paper bags are not affected by the phase-out and will continue to be available for free for the foreseeable future. Also exempt from the phase-out are plastic bags without handles, such as those used for meats, produce, bulk foods, garments, and prescription drugs. The phase-out will last for exactly one year. Plastic shopping bags will be prohibited at all Hawaii County retailers as of January 17, 2014.

Nani Mau Gardens on the road to recovery Closed for nearly a year due to financial issues, the once-popular Nani Mau Gardens is set to make a comeback in the near future under the helm of its new owner. Helen Koo, a travel agency owner from California whose legal name is Yee Shum Severson, plans to revive the property with rejuvenated gardens and new eateries catering to tourists as well as local residents. The facility shut down operations last March when its previous owner, Ken Fujiyama, owed $2.2 million on the 22-acre property and could not follow through on a deal to pay the debt. Meanwhile, Koo expressed interest in purchasing the property after being inspired by the beauty of the facility and by what she perceived as a lack of compelling gathering destinations

Wal-Mart Makes Big News for America

In an attempt to boost America’s economy, Wal-Mart plans to buy an extra $50 billion goods made in the US over the next ten years. The Americanmade products range from sports equipment to high-end household appliances. In addition to this, Wal-Mart plans on hiring any discharged military veteran. Ranging within the next five years, Wal-Mart wants to hire at least 100,000 newly discharged veterans, according to the Huffington Post. As the United States’ largest private employer, Wal-Mart has been criticized for buying low-cost goods from countries like China. Recent firings at a Bangladesh factory, which makes Wal-Mart clothes, put a lot of pressure on the Wal-Mart. According to the Huffington Post, the U.S. WalMart unit said that of the goods Wal-Mart buys and sells, about two-thirds are sourced or grown in the United States. Despite even buying products from the United States, gun laws have

The baby whale that was found struggling in shallow waters near Kawaikui’s beach park died. The Huffington Post says that KHONTV reported that the calf died sometime before 9 p.m on Jan 14, 2013. A fisherman had found the whale alive but in need of help late that afternoon. David Schofield, who works with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Mammal Response Network says that the whale became stranded because it had been separated from its mother, says the Huffington Post. The calf wasn’t in a good condition when it was found. Whether the calf was purposely abandoned is unclear. According to the Huffington Post, Schofield says that the whale carcass will be sent to Hawaii Pacific University to collect tissue samples to determine the exact cause of death. This is the time that Humpback Whales come to Hawaii, and Schofield says that about five newborn fatalities a year.

around the Hilo area during a visit to the islands last spring. Koo purchased the property from Fujiyama last May. Koo’s plans for the facility include a revamped ground-floor dining room with affordably-priced meals, an upscale Chinese dim sum restaurant, horsedrawn wagons with glass housings for visitors during rainy weather, and a glass church in the garden for weddings. Koo intends to user her clout as a travel agency owner to draw tourists to the Nani Mau Gardens & Restaurant as well as the rest of the Hilo area when it reopens.

added to the pressure placed on Wal-Mart. According to US News, the company has been called out by activists to put a stop to the selling of firearms. Although some Wal-Mart stores even have protestors outside their doors, Wal-Mart tried to stand clear of the debate and no contact has been made between any of the company and government officials. The company seems to be waiting for further instructions from Washington. So in the meantime, Wal-Mart focuses on what it can do. With this recent announcement to help boost America’s economy, critics may be taking it a little easier on Wal-Mart. In an article by US News, Bill Simon, the CEO of Wal-mart’s U.S. divisions, was quoted as saying, “America needs an economic renewal. Through our buying power… we can play a role in revitalizing the communities we serve.”

The Experience of a Lifetime! The Center for Global Education and Exchange offers diverse summer opportunities Britney Carey | Staff Writer The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s Center for Global Education and Exchange provides many opportunities for students looking to study abroad. For anyone in need of an exciting way to break the cycle of another vacation spent on the couch, here is a brief overview of programs being offered this summer through UH Hilo partner institutions:

China The École Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers offers a five-week summer program at its Shanghai campus from June 17 to July 26. Open to business students, this program, which is taught in English, provides students with a chance to become more familiar with doing business in contemporary China. Tuition for this program is waived. Australia American Universities International Programs offers students the opportunity to study the relationship between human societies and the natural world through an examination of the natural history and environmental conservation of North Queensland, Australia while earning six upper-division credits. This five-week program provides exciting and engaging activities such as snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef, and hiking in the Daintree World Heritage Area, as well as interactions with indigenous communities. The program runs from May19 to June 13, with a fee of $5,300, based on 2012 costs.

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Peru The Castellano en Perú Language and Culture Summer Program immerses students in castellano (Castilian), as well as provides opportunities to explore the sites of the Inca and Pre-Inca cultures, and experience Peruvian music, dance, and cuisine. This four-week program, beginning in early June and ending in early July, offers students the chance to earn six credits, and participate in service learning projects. The program fee is $2,950. Korea Korea University, billed as one of the country’s top research institutions, will hold its International Summer Campus Program from July 2 to Aug. 9 this year. Located in Seoul, this program boasts over 110 courses that students may take, with a maximum of 9 credits to be earned. Courses cover a range of subjects, but place an emphasis on the East Asian region. Other exciting opportunities through this program include special lectures, cultural workshops, and field trips. The program fee for the ISC is $3,184. Hanyang University, also located in Seoul, offers a fourweek International Summer School program this July. With all courses taught in English, even students with no Korean language experience are encouraged to apply. Course subjects include, among others, Korean studies, economics, international relations, humanities, media and communication, sports, and engineering. Students may earn three credits through this program, and tuition and room fees are waived.

For more information on these programs, or other study abroad opportunities, contact UH Hilo’s Center for Global Education and Exchange by phone at 808-933-8810 or by email at uhhglobe@hawaii.edu.

Japan Seinan Gakuin University in Fukuoka, Japan offers its Summer Intensive Japanese Language Program beginning in late June 2013. This four-week program provides students with a chance to earn six credits in a culturally rich and diverse learning environment. Each year, 40 students are chosen from around the world to participate in the program. These students are accepted at the beginning II, pre-intermediate, or intermediate and advanced levels of Japanese language study. The program fee is $1,600 and includes tuition, the cost of textbooks, accommodation, a rental futon, and field trips to Dazaifu and Kumamoto. France/Belgium The ESSCA also offers the Paris Summer Program, a four-week stint in France, from June 25 to July 18. This program provides students with an opportunity to study international business and marketing topics, including cross-cultural communication, internationalization, negotiation, and consumer behavior, all from a European perspective. In addition to the academic aspect of the program, students will have the chance to observe business in action with visits to international corporations in the area, and take part in cultural activities, including trips to Versailles, the old Marais, Père Lachaise cemetery, and Montmarte. The program fee is $1,925.30. The Angers Summer Program, too, is offered through the ESSCA, and gives students the pleasure of three weeks in Angers, France, several days in Brussels, Belgium, and a week in Paris. Directed towards business, political science, and international relations students, this program provides students with three to six credits, and lasts four weeks, between June 12 and July 11. The program fee is $2,952.12.

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Have you ever felt so close to a a stereotypical look at the slavery catastrophe in character that you could feel their pain, heartbreak, American history, focusing more on triumph than and triumphs, so much that it was like your own? on weakness. The character of Django evidences Django is one of these characters. He’ll have your the drive of the human spirit, and how even the attention and a grip on your heart from the first ten worst circumstances do not last forever. When we Poster by Federico Mancuso minutes of the movie. Jamie Foxx stars as Django in “Django: Unchained”, a film directed by the visionary Quentin Tarantino and recently released in the United States on Dec. 25, 2012. The movie has been the highest-grossing film of Tarantino’s career. The film features several famous actors, including Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson. Foxx’s character Django is an African-American slave who finds himself unshackled and taken under the wing of the German Bounty hunter played by Christoph Waltz. Django goes on an epic quest to seek revenge on his captors and rescue his love, fellow slave, and wife, played by the beautiful and poised Kerry Washington. He discovers that the road to freedom is much more difficult than he had expected, but that no obstacle is completely insurmountable. “Django: Unchained” was filmed in Wyoming and Louisiana. Many of the scenes in the movie were filmed near New Orleans on the historic Evergreen Plantation, which can be visited as the most intact landmark from pre-Civil war South. meet Django, he appears to be a miserable slave (evergreenplantation.org) The storyline takes with a hollow, empty look on his face. However, place two years before the Civil War. Tensions run when the shackles around his wrists are removed high in the South, and the story of Django seeks and they fall to the ground, his entire aura changes, to expose the unnecessary and absurd underlying and he becomes a new man. animosity of the time. Django combs his beard and dons The movie follows Django as he goes comically proper attire. We discover exactly through an epic transformation from slave to free who Django is in these moments in the movie, man. What makes this movie unique is that it’s not especially when he gets the opportunity to ride

his own horse. This incites anger from all the townspeople, white and black alike. He displays his freedom proudly, and discovers that true freedom can only come from within your own self. You must fight for your own freedom and justice, because no one else will do it for you. The cinematography in the movie is outstanding, as Tarantino captures both Django’s pain and his triumphs with unique camera angles and snappy editing. “Django: Unchained” is nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including “Best Picture” and “Best Original Screenplay”. Christoph Waltz is currently nominated for Best Supporting Actor, while Jamie Foxx did not receive a nomination for his solo acting abilities. (oscar.go.com/nominees) This was surprising to me because his performance in the movie was outstanding. While the film features a starstudded cast and a great theme, the movie remains quite controversial. The action figures modeled after the characters in “Django: Unchained” were discontinued after an outcry from Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. (latimes.com) Turning the characters into dolls for children was thought by some to trivialize the brutality experienced by slaves before the Civil War. “Django: Unchained” has also been criticized for being too violent. However, one should expect to see violence when viewing a Tarantino film. The movie highlights the topic of race as one of heated debate, even in 2013. Many people think that the movie glorifies slavery, while others think that the movie demonizes white people. While these statements may have some truth to them, the movie should be interpreted for what it is- entertainment. The goal of the movie is not to document slavery exactly as it was, but to give us a story about a fictional character in hopes that we will change the way we think about race and racism today. The movie’s value lies in its story-telling ability, not in it’s historical accuracy. “Django: Unchained” is currently playing at the Prince Kuhio Plaza movie theater in Hilo, and will be playing at the Kress Dollar Theater soon. I highly recommend seeing the movie! It will leave you breathless and reflective upon your own life and situation. You will find yourself realizing that you, like Django, have the freedom and willpower to overcome all odds.

JACK REACHER movie

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Elizabeth Johnson | Staff writer

ack Reacher is a film that was released last year just a few days before Christmas on December 21, 2012. It was based off of the novel written by Lee Child and was directed by Christopher McQuarrie. (Tom Cruise himself even aided in the production of the movie.) The film is an action, crime, thriller with a duration of about two hours and is rated PG13. Starring in the cast as main characters are Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher), Rosamund Pike (Helen Rodin), Werner Herzog (The Zec), Robert Duvall (Cash), David Oyelowo (Emerson), Richard Jenkins (Alex Rodin), Nicole Forester (Nancy Holt), and Michael Raymond (Linsky). IMDb.com, a well-known online movie reviews site, gave Jack Reacher a 7.2 out of 10 star rating system and simply states, “The law has limits. He [Jack Reacher] does not.” It states that the plot of the film begins with 5 random people who get shot by an expert sniper. The police identify the suspect Photo courtesty http://www.filmofilia.com/two-new-posters-for-jack-reacher-starring-tombut the suspected man pleads innocent since it turns out that the suspect was framed. Jack Reacher himself cruise-128951/ was entertaining. jumps on the case to help confirm the suspected mans Probably one of the biggest problems of negativity that the film innocence. He sets out to investigate and is joined by lawyer Alex Rodin. Together, they encounter dangerous people and threats as they discover the real Jack Reacher faced was the confusion about the preview of the film and what it was all about. The trailers released to advertise the film gave little to zero culprit behind the murders and are successful. information about what to expect and the film was supposedly based off Washington Post critic, Ann Hornaday, said, “Jack Reacher is a entirely from a book so it wasn’t too original to begin with. wildly ill-advised miscalculation with Cruise’s virtually unstoppable appeal Although the trailers for the film are misrepresentative, don’t let it butting uncomfortably against Reacher’s alternately cocky and downright fool you because it portrays Jack Reacher poorly. The trailers really don’t give crude cynicism.” viewers any idea what the movie is about. If anything, it confuses viewers New York Times critic, A.O. Scott, said, “The self-confident super competent Reacher is a character Mr. Cruise could play in his sleep, which is and even misleads viewers with pointless images or ideas about the film. (For example, the trailer shows a split second clip of the back view of a half naked pretty much what he does.” woman getting dressed. With this type of image, it could lead viewers to It seemed that most users of IMDb.com who reviewed the film had assume there is sex or half naked women involved in the film. False! The split positive feedback and comments. Jack Reacher was said to have lived up to second clip image does indeed show up in the film but it is exactly that--one any expectations thriller fans might have. Another said that the film is both a competent mystery movie and an exciting action film. Another reviewer said it second and it’s over and has no relevance to the movie storyline whatsoever! One may conclude it is Hollywoods way of trying to advertise the film in order to appeal to the carnal appetites of viewers.) The film is worth watching as it indeed takes you through the storyline. It really is a mystery investigation that unfolds piece by piece right before your eyes--and a lot of it is unpredictable and surprisingly twisted. By the end of the film, you are completely captivated by not only Tom Cruise himself starring as invincible, intelligent, witty Jack Reacher, but by the intensity of the plot and the anxiety that pushes you to the edge of your seat for an unforgettable ending. Indeed, the ending is a twisted plot of morals leaving one completely satisfied. Jack Reacher is a ‘must see’ film that will leave one hungry for more mystery stories to investigate and solve. Photo courtesy http://www.lastgizmo.com/2012/12/movies/jack-reacher-movie-review/

UH Hilo Recycling Program

Join UHH’s efforts to make campus a little greener Dennis Fukushima | Staff Writer

magine this: it’s a sweltering hot day, and you decide to combat the intense heat with a cool, refreshing bottle of Gatorade. You walk over to the nearest vending machine on your way to class and pick your favorite flavor. You didn’t realize just how thirsty you were, and in a matter of seconds you’ve tanked your drink. Being the environmentally aware individual you are, you search for a wired bin: the universal recycling symbol. You only have a few minutes left to get to class, but you can’t seem to find one. All you see are blue and green bins scattered around campus… If you’ve ever been in a situation like this, don’t worry: this writer has too. The solution to this problem was actually quite easy to solve. Those blue and green bins? You guessed it, they are recycling bins. In hindsight, the answer is quite obvious: but for first time students it can be a little confusing. It’s the start of the semester, so a little reminder couldn’t hurt.

Blue bins that are found inside of buildings, and wire bins located outside of building are for HI-5 recycling only. The clubs on campus use the money from recycling as a fundraiser, and clean the bins and cans. Please don’t throw trash or food items in there. Cans that are found in offices are specifically for mixed recycling. These items include cardboard, paper, newspapers, magazines and other items, but are not for food, items damaged by oil or Styrofoam. Cans that are lined with a garbage bag are for items that are not recycled by UHH, which includes food, Styrofoam and other non-recyclable things. Trash cans in bathrooms are also used for these items. Dumpsters on campus are either pink or green: pink dumpsters are for mixed recycling while green dumpsters are for everything else. For a comprehensive list of recyclables and events that UHH holds concerning sustainability, visit their website at vcadmin.uhh.hawaii.edu/sustainabilitycommittee.

Above left: Let’s preserve Hawai’i’s natural beauty. Photo courtesy of Maileschearchipel. blogspot.com. Above right and bottom courtesy of Dennis Fukushima. University of Hawaii at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - PRESS RELEASE Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Alumni and Friends Association scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship is intended for those pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree program at UH Hilo. Scholarship awardees will receive $1,500 for a period of one year to be applied toward tuition at UH Hilo; the number of awards shall be determined by the selection committee based on the availability of funds. Interested undergraduate applicants must be an immediate family member of a UH Hilo alumni; graduate applicants must have received their baccalaureate degree from UH Hilo. Since 2004, the Alumni and Friends Association has supported deserving UH Hilo students with alumni scholarships. To date, 25 students have received the award. The UH Hilo Alumni and Friends Association organizes two signature events annually to fund these scholarships: the Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Banquet and the Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament. Held each spring, this year’s awards banquet will be on Friday, February 22, 2013. The event is open to the public and includes a dinner buffet, entertainment and silent auction to raise scholarship funds; visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/alumni/ distinguished-alumni.php or call 974-7501 or 974-7643 to RSVP by February 8, 2013. The golf tournament, initiated in 2004, is a fun-filled event in the fall, also open to all interested in golfing and networking with alumni and community supporters. For more information on scholarship criteria and application procedures, visit http://hilo.hawaii.edu/alumni/scholarship-criteria.php or call the UH Hilo Department of Marketing and Alumni Relations office at 974-7501 or 974-7643. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2013.

UH Hilo Budget Brief

“I think we need to re-think how we’re spending money at the university.”

Kim. Photo: DonnaKim.com.

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Apple. Photo: Hawaiireporter.com.

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Dennis Fukushima | Staff Writer After the Stevie Wonder incident, the senate followed up on examining the budget spending of the University of Hawaii system. Senators exchanged heated remarks with UH President M.R.C Greenwood and UH Manoa Chancellor Tom Apple over multiple topics from tuition to salaries during the first briefing of 2013. According to Hawaiinewsnow.com, UH tuition has increased by 108 percent over the last five years, and will continue to rise another 33 percent in the next five years. In the Hawaii News Now article, Greenwood commented on the tuition hike: “I think it’s still modest. It’s still in the hundreds of dollars that we have to increase it per semester, not thousands. And while I know that’s a lot of money…we’re still a pretty good bargain for a high-quality undergraduate degree.” Senate President Donna Mercado Kim (D) did not like Greenwood’s comments, saying they were “misleading”. State senator Sam Slom had concerns that expenses would not be restricted to the classroom. In the same Hawaiinewsnow.com article, Slom said “I think the university has been too cavalier in trying to dodge specific financial questions, because we keep asking them over and over again.” Another issue the Senate took issue with was the amount of money UH spent for a 40 page tabloid. Greenwood underestimated the cost of the article, saying it cost about $30,000, while the actual cost was about $62,500. Kim didn’t think the add would be effective for attracting new jobs or research. Hawaii News Now reports that Kim said «I think we need to re-think how we›re spending money at the university.» Other problems Kim cited were the fact that UH didn’t get information concerning Public Relations (PR) staff throughout the UH system, costs for PR staff, UH’s counsel office and attorney fees.

Time for a change

New Emergency Notification and Synchronized Clock System implemented across UH Hilo Joie Colobong | Staff Writer

s of late, you may have noticed a number of new wall-mounted digital clocks in classrooms and areas throughout UH Hilo. These fancy clocks are part of UH Hilo’s new Emergency Notification and Synchronized Clock System, which, as the name suggests, is a campus-wide network of wirelessly synchronized clocks designed to display important information during impending or ongoing natural disasters and emergencies affecting UH Hilo. The system cost the university $700,000 to institute, according to the September 2012 issue of Ka Lono Hanakahi. When necessary, the displays will emit bright flashes of light and auditory signals to garner attention and present scrolling messages regarding a developing natural disaster or emergency

Set Sail With

S e m e s t e r A t S e a A UH Hilo student shares her exciting adventure around the world Britney Carey | Staff Writer

he summer voyage of Semester at Sea begins June 17, 2012 in Southhampton, England, and makes its way through 12 cities and nine countries, including Morocco, Istanbul, Greece, Italy, France, Barcelona, and Portugal, before returning to England on Aug. 22. The program boasts transferable credits, global experience, service opportunities, Nobel Prize-winning faculty members, and a super cool campus in the form of a seven-deck, 590-foot ship. Not to mention the 98 percent of SAS alumni who count the semester they spent on the ocean as the most important of their college careers. One University of Hawai‘i at Hilo junior, Janelle Andres, can understand that. She spent 15 weeks aboard an SAS ship during the Fall 2012 semester on an adventure she calls “the most amazing experience I’ve ever had.” Janelle’s voyage, dubbed “Atlantic Exploration,” included ports in Canada, Europe, the Canary Islands, Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Among her favorite stops were Brazil and South Africa. “I got to hold a baby sloth!” Janelle recalled of her experience in Brazil. As they traveled up the Amazon River, Janelle reported, the water was so bad that she couldn’t do laundry for a week. But that didn’t dim her spirits. She spent her time in the country checking out the beaches and trekking the gorgeous landscape. In South Africa, Janelle had a chance to sample some of the local wildlife, including ostrich. She passed on other fares, however, but not everyone was so quick to put away their forks. A fellow SASser “basically ate the cast of the ‘Lion King,’” she said. Also in South Africa, Janelle visited a cheetah outreach program where she got to pet one of the endangered cats while learning about the organization’s efforts to save the animals from

Photo Courtesy Janelle Andres slaughter. On a trip to the Giraffe House, described by Janelle as “a really awesome petting zoo.” She got to touch a giraffe, as well as kiss an African bull frog, and even hold a large python. Janelle also made friends at sea. While she was nervous at first, the close quarters of the ship required the student sailors to come out of their shells a bit quicker than normal. “It’s a special kind of friendship,” Janelle said, “You get closer faster.” In fact, one student Janelle met at just the second port ended up becoming one of her best friends on the trip, and they still keep in touch. During the three-month voyage, Janelle and her fellow students participated in several service projects including Operation Hunger, Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands, and Global Grins. For the latter, Janelle helped hand out toothbrushes to children at City of Refuge, an orphanage and school in Ghana, which works to rescue children forced into human trafficking and prevent others from becoming victims. Back on the boat, Janelle didn’t slack in her studies. Many classes were designed to incorporate information about the locations the students would be visiting so that even when the ship was in port, and the students would have a break from classes, they would still be using what they had learned in the classroom. Each class was made up of 20 to 30 students, making for a relatively intimate learning environment. But it wasn’t all academics on board. According to Janelle, students could get massages, facials, and use the sauna and steam room for a small fee. The ship gym, however, was free. “There were lots of activities,” Janelle said. “I was never bored.” “It was way better than I could have imagined,” said Janelle, summing up her experience. It was “the adventure of a lifetime.” To have your own amazing adventure, visit http://www. semesteratsea.org/voyages/summer-2013/, and contact UH Hilo’s Center for Global Education and Exchange by phone at 808-933-8810 or by email at uhhglobe@hawaii.edu. Photo courtesty Semesteratsea.org

VIOL EN C E Sarah Kekauoha | News Editor

ilo saw violence in the wake of the New Year. The shooting of two police officers, a suspicion of murder, and a stabbing reminds community and university members to take extra safety precautions. The first act of violence occurred on January 3, 2013, when two Hilo police officers heard a gunshot on Kilauea Avenue. They heard it around 7:44pm near the Wailoa River, reported the Tribune Herald. When they arrived, they checked the parking lot and saw a man trying to hide under a vehicle. When they neared him, the man fired at the police officers and one officer shot back. The man ran away and, according to the Tribune Herald, “an extensive manhunt is underway for the suspect.” The police described this man as a 30-40 years old, 160 pounds, local male with “short dark hair, a light beard, and numerous tattoos.” The officers, whom the suspect shot, reported to the Hilo Medical Center where both went under surgery. The Medical Center reported both in stable condition. Anyone with further information on the suspect or incident may contact Detective Grant Todd at 961-2385 or gtodd@co.hawaii.hi.us. The second act of violence occurred on January 7, when, according to the Tribune Herald, South Hilo police answered to a 5:19am call from a resident in the 1400 block of Kaumana drive. The police found 38-year old Lloyd Rubio with a wound from a stab. Rubio died at 7:11am after medics took him to the Hilo Medical Center. Police arrested Cherie Sueko Moskwa, the woman suspected to commit the murder. They released her on January 9 as detectives continue to investigate the murder. The most recent violence occurred on January 10, when Dante Gilman, a 44-year old man who resided in Hawaiian Acres, went missing. On January 17 police arrested Claude Keone Krause of Kurtistown on suspicion of seconddegree murder, according to hawaii247. Until police obtain further information on the case, they hold Krause at the Hilo police cell block. While these violent actions caused a lot of surprise and alarm, UH Hilo offers a variety of ways students should and can feel safe while on campus. The UH Hilo Campus Security commits to “providing a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, and guests.” The UH Hilo Campus Security does this by providing services such as the silent-witness program, Emergency Call Boxes and blue lights, and Campus Escort Security Program, just to name a few. The Campus Security website described UH Hilo as a small campus and because of this, crimes may occur when a student, faculty member, or guest happen to be present.

H IL O Sometimes the witness knows the suspect who committed the crime and this may cause the witness to not speak out about it. The silent-witness program provides an opportunity for students and faculty to communicate and relay information as completely anonymous to Campus Security on any crimes he or she witnessed. By providing information about a crime, the silent witness allows Campus Security to respond in a quicker and clearer way to the crime. You can find the form for the silent witness program at their website: hilo.

hawaii.edu/auxsvc/security/witness/. Students should also be aware that UH Hilo provides a Campus Security Escort Program, which allows students to be “escorted to their requested on-campus destination.” The services stay open all week between 6:30-11:30pm and seeks to assure student, faculty, and staff members’ safety if they feel “uncomfortable about walking across University Campus for any reason.” You can reach the Escort Program by calling the Security Department at 974-7911. UH Hilo also scattered yellow boxes around campus, allowing students and faculty to call Campus Security. UH Hilo also provides blue light telephones for “use in the event of an emergency and/or the need for assistance.” To use the emergency phone, the caller must only press the red button on the call box. Campus Security will immediately receive a call and after finding out the location, “the nature of the emergency or assistance will be addressed immediately.” FOR STUDENT AND FACULTY SAFETY, CAMPUS SECURITY STRONGLY ADVISES THESE FIVE TIPS: 1.Report any suspicious persons or activities; report all incidents no matter how minor; report losses immediately. 2.Be sure to lock and secure all windows and doors; lock your cars and bikes; store valuables in the trunk. 3.Never loan keys to anyone (they are easily lost, stolen, or duplicated). 4.Mark or engrave your belongings; don’t leave belongings and valuables unattended for any amount of time i.e. laptops, electrical equipment, jewelry 5.At night, travel and park in lighted areas; travel in pairs if possible; be aware of your surroundings. 6.Go to the Campus Security website at www.uhh.hawaii. edu/security to find out more information on UH Hilo Campus Security’s policies, statistics, student conduct codes, how to get in contact with Campus Security, or other related matters.

The Diamond and the Rough: A Musical Triumph A preview on the concert “The Diamond and the Rough” by Richard Gomez Elizabeth Johnson | Staff Writer Usually when you hear the saying about a diamond and the rough, you might first think of Walt Disney’s Aladdin and think of the saying “the diamond in the rough.” However for UH Hilo senior student, Richard Gomez, the saying has been altered to substitute the word ‘in’ with the word ‘and.’ The saying is then known as “the diamond and the rough.” Due to this, on Saturday February 2, at 7:30p.m., at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center, Richard Gomez will be holding a musical triumph concert called “The Diamond and the Rough.” The seats are open seating and tickets are $10 general and $5 for seniors, students, and children. In the UH Hilo Performing Arts Department, there are four special concentrations offered: Dance, Drama, Music, and Technical Theatre. For each of these concentrations in the Performing Arts Major Bachelor’s Degree, there is a requirement whereupon each student in their senior year must complete a senior project. During junior year, each student starts brainstorming senior project ideas that depicts their concentration and interests. By their senior year, they purpose the project idea to the UH Hilo Performing Arts Department faculty and await approval. Richard Roberts Gomez Jr., is a senior UH Hilo student obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts Music Concentration and will be graduating in Spring 2013. He plays the piano, harmonica, and sings. In asking Gomez why he is pursuing a degree in music concentration he replied, “Music is my only interest anymore.” In order to obtain the degree, Gomez’s senior project is “The Diamond and the Rough: A musical triumph” and was willing to provide information and insight on the process, emotions, and experience of getting his senior project approved and ready for performance. When asked how Gomez created his senior project idea he said, “Oh there’s a lot of history and it’s a little bit colorful. Out of the last year and a half, I’ve spent six months of it in jail. Having had that much time

locked up, I needed to keep my mind occupied. And what I would do while I would lay there in my cell is imagine big parts of the show. I also had help from my fellow inmates because I would discuss the ideas with them and they’d also have a lot of time— there’s a lot of free time! And you spend a great deal of it reading the bible and thinking about things. A lot of my inmates helped me dream up this show. And I’d tell them, ‘yah, I think I wanna call it the diamond in the rough,’ and one guy would come up to me and say, ‘dude! You should build a giant diamond!’ ‘yeah!’ So we’d all sit around and draw blueprints for the diamond and discuss it and at one point we decided we’d build the diamond out of fiberglass. So we threw out a bunch of ideas like that.” Gomez continued on to say that a lot of the melodies and harmonies for this symphony were thought up of while he was in jail. It was a challenge for him because he didn’t have any keyboard or instruments to play the melodies on or to remember them. He was forced to remember them in his head and sometimes he did ink-able work and jotted down his melodies and rhythm on paper as best he could without the use of keyboards or instruments. When Gomez was released from jail and returned to UH Hilo, he headed straight for the pianos to solidify all the melodies and rhythms he had in his head. He said, “I spent hundreds of hours writing it. A majority of it right here in the music office. Starting at 6 at night and working til 6 in the morning. I’m very thankful to have had a chance to work with the equipment and resources made available here which have made it possible to sit down and write this whole symphony.” He added that other parts of the symphony go back fifteen years in his head and that the main melody has been with him for 15-20 years. Other parts of his symphony came to him when he was out hiking alone in nature. A question addressed to Gomez was to know the process and emotions he went through to get the approval of his senior project and he responded that he had complications receiving approval to perform his show at the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center. Most senior projects are performed at the small gym on UH Hilo campus, at churches, on the stage out front of the Performing Arts Center, or at Palace theatre in downtown. Gomez said, “I just wouldn’t agree with any other place than PAC (Performing Arts Center) because I had too big of a show in mind. I already knew Rob Abe—the gifted sound man of the Performing Arts Center stage—everything just made sense to have the show here. Perhaps 4-5 times they rejected my proposal to have this show here which I found odd because most people present their proposals for their senior projects and it immediately gets accepted. Mine took 4 or 5 times and kept getting rejected. It just didn’t make sense to me because the show isn’t just about

me. The show features many from around here! It features Rachel Edwards on vocal, Sakura Hioki on vocal, and other performer students—they all have major parts of this show and I used other significant musicians like Trever Veilleux and rock bands—Anyways, the show wasn’t all just about me. I’m featuring a lot of really good talent here in the university and the community and it made no sense to me at all to go have the show at the East Cultural Center where we could probably only fit about 150 people and here at PAC (Performing Arts Center) I could easily sell the show out to 500-600 people to enjoy. Anyways, I kept getting rejected and I was about to just give up on the whole idea and do a much simpler senior project, when Lee Dombroski talked to me.” Gomez reported that Lee Dombroski, the Performing Arts Center Manager, saw how defeated Gomez felt by the whole thing and inspired him to go a little further to keep trying. She told Gomez that she saw a bit of the ‘diamond in the rough’ in Gomez when she first met him but she believed in him to at least try again. After Gomez talked to her, he said, “I took a deep breath and tried again and ended up submitting my proposal again. This time it got accepted and I was really relieved.” On his posters advertising “The Diamond and the Rough,” Gomez commented on the significance of each image and explained, “Originally it was the ‘diamond in the rough,’ which is a term that a lot of people have heard. A diamond refers to something of great worth and you can’t tell at first by looking at it. Eventually with a diamond you cut that rock and you see the beautiful thing as a result. What that referred to originally, I have sometimes what you call a colorful and abrasive personality and generally I find that a lot of people, particularly women, bristle when they first meet me. And then after like a year of knowing me, they realize that I’d give you the shirt off my back. But it takes a little bit to get through that. As I put the poster together, I had a really, really talented art student named Kahea Field who did such a realistic sketch of me and I decided to use it on the poster. I had another really gifted talented artist named Dominik Walczuk and he put the poster together and did all the work. When I saw the poster I decided to change the name from ‘The Diamond in the Rough’ to ‘The Diamond and the Rough’ because I look at that diamond on that poster and then I look at my face on the poster and it kind of looks like a wanted picture and it just made more sense to me. That’s how I got the name.” He continued to explain the remaining images, stating that the crowd symbolizes a full house and rock. He explained that the ace of diamonds card is usually red but this time it’s blue because it represents The Blue Diamond Symphony Orchestra that he formed. Due to his hidden humor, the joker card represents the humor that will be a part of the show. The 13 shamrock card represents Gomez’s favorite, lucky number which is 13. As for the shamrock, he confessed, “I’ve worn a shirt almost every day of my life that has a shamrock on it.” In order to get a preview of the show, Gomez divulged that, “We’ve got good, good, talented and gifted people in the show. Expect to see and hear opera, hear jazz instrumental, classic rock, piano solos, a wide range of selected music and humor—since I’m in charge of this show. And the main focus or premier of this show is the three movement symphony that I wrote myself. The third and most powerful movement will be the climax of the show. But we’re displaying talent overall—we have a lot to offer here and to showcase it.” At the close of sharing insights of his senior project, Gomez ended with remarks of gratitude and even displayed a whimsical taste of confidence for his expectations of the show and his increasing excitement. He said, “I’m so thankful for everyone who has sacrificed so much time both from the university and in the community. A shout out to the janitor Gordon Mitchell whom we all know—just for being the man! I’m thankful to The Performing Arts Department for making this possible and to my family who is flying over here to see this show instead of my graduation because this show just means so much to me. It’s an exciting time and my expectations are that this show will far surpass any student project or professional show put on at PAC (Performing Arts Center)—as of yet!” So if you want to see the senior project put on by Richard Gomez, head over to the UH Hilo Performing Arts Center on Saturday February 2, at 7:30p.m., and hear a musical triumph concert called “The Diamond and the Rough.”

Get Tested!

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t’s the start of 2013, the perfect time for testing---and we’re not talking about academics. Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases should not be disregarded because we’re so consumed with life’s other worries. Sexually transmitted diseases are typically spread through sexual activity with blood, semen, vaginal and oral fluids; but also through sharing contaminated needles, syringes, or drug equipment of an infected person and through an infected mother during pregnancy/delivery process. The thing with STDS is that you may have one and not even know it because many present no or mild symptoms. It is essential to get tested even if you’re not displaying any signs because it’s important to get the appropriate treatment and care before progression. Student Health and Wellness Programs brings to you the services of Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation (HIHAF). HIHAF offers free and anonymous monthly testing held conveniently on campus. It’s a safe and fast way to get tested for HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which causes AIDS. This virus attacks the immune system and over time (without effective treatment) it destroys the body’s defenses against disease making the body extremely vulnerable to infections and cancer. In 2011, Hawaii’s Department of Health estimated that 2,425 people in the state are living with HIV /AIDS. This statistic does not include the people who did not get tested or those who went to testing sites that did not report the data. The Hawaii Island HIV/Aids Foundation also allows you to get tested for Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is the most common, chronic blood-borne disease in the U.S., with at least 23,000 people in Hawai’i being infected. The risk for young people is increased due to the popularity of piercings and tattoos. Hepatitis C may cause long-term liver disease. Your care for your sexual health should not stop there, as HIV and Hepatitis C are only two types of STDs. Student Health and Wellness Programs recently received renewal of a three-year grant award of $282,500 to support Student Medical Services in its efforts to provide the community with a Family Planning Clinic (FPC). Under the direction of Family Nurse Practitioner Heather Hirata, the FPC offers family planning and preventative health services that include testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. The most common STD transmitted for people under the age of 26 is Chlamydia. In 2011, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1,412,791 cases were reported. However, a large number were not reported because most people do not have symptoms. Yearly testing is recommended as Chlamydia is becoming more prevalent, and untreated Chlamydia can lead to serious, permanent damage to female reproductive organs. The most common sexually transmitted infection for people of all ages is Human Papillomavirus or HPV. If not treated, HPV can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. There are precautions you can take. The HPV vaccine can help protect males and females from some of the most common types of HPV. Please inquire more about testing and vaccination at Medical Services, which is located in Campus Center Room 212, or by calling them at (808) 974-7636. HIV testing dates are February 4, March 4, April 1, and May 6, from 12:00-4:00 in Campus Center Room 306. It’s fast, free, safe, and anonymous! Information gathered from the Hawaii State Department of Health, Center of Disease Control, and Heather Hirata (APRN-Rx, FNP-BC) from Medical Services.

Recent article suggests new theory of Polynesian movement

Britney Carey | Staff Writer

professor with Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language and his recently published research have received some well-earned attention. Dr. William H. “Pila” Wilson, who is also the Division Chair for Mokuna Papahana Kālaiʻike, and a graduate of the University of Hawai‘i, has written an article entitled “Whence the East Polynesians? Further Linguistic Evidence for a Northern Outlier Source,” which is featured in the December 2012 issue of Oceanic Linguistics. Wilson’s work presents evidence that ancestors of the East Polynesians moved into East Polynesia from Polynesian Outlier atolls that border Micronesia off the coast of the Solomon Islands. This departs, Wilson says, from a previous theory that “the ancestors of East Polynesians first settled East Polynesia from Samoa, which is clearly an original homeland area for Polynesians.” For Native Hawaiians, Wilson’s research uncovers an interesting and significant part of the ancestral puzzle. “The research is an additional piece of evidence for the extraordinary nature of ancient ancestors,” says Wilson. “These atoll islands are very tiny with limited resources, yet, people not only survived there, but developed the technology to sail thousands of miles into East Polynesia.” If that weren’t impressive enough, Wilson says his findings also indicate that this group “then discovered and settled every island in an area of ocean comparable in size to North America.” Wilson feels that such an amazing people, and their impressive feats “are great role models for today’s youth of all ancestries, not just the Native Hawaiians who descend from them.” Wilson’s research should also be of interest to other academics who will want to test his theory through anthropology, archeology, and genetics. It will draw attention to the history of the Polynesian outlier islands, Wilson says, “especially Takuu and Luangiua (also called Ontong Java) – but also Nukuoro and Kapingamarangi to the north and Sikaiana to the south.” Because all Polynesians are related, explains Wilson, “the question then becomes when were these Outlier islands settled and from where?” It is clear, says Wilson, that a distinctive Polynesian people and culture began in Tonga and Samoa. “But, did the ancestors of the Outlier peoples come directly from those islands or from other Polynesian islands such as Futuna and ‘Uvea?” In the works for some time, this branch of Wilson’s research has taken a backseat to other projects. “I have done this research as a hobby of sorts while I have been working with my wife and other faculty at Ka Haka ʻUla in the more important task of revitalizing the Hawaiian language for Hawai’i,” he says. “I began with a small bit of evidence I noticed in writing my dissertation. After that I would collect more data off and on, but concentrated with my fellow faculty members on our laboratory school and building Ka Haka ‘Ula from a B.A. to the present full college with three graduate degrees, two B.A. degrees and several undergraduate and graduate certificates.” About ten years ago, Wilson says, he began attending conferences oriented towards Polynesian linguistics. It was then that he was encouraged to compile the data he had gathered over the years into an article. “I finally did so this year,” he says. Research done by Wilson and his wife, associate professor Dr. Kauanoe Kamanā, has been the basis for Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu, a preschool to grade 12 laboratory school in Kea‘au. “The school has become quite well known nationally and internationally for pioneering work in language revitalization, and its 100 percent high school graduation rate and 80 percent college attendance rate since its first high school graduation in 1999.” Wilson’s research was done using the standard comparative method of linguistics. This method, which is similar to that used in genetic research, enabled Wilson to search for shared mutations that are passed down

through generations. “That is, an ancestor language may change a word or grammatical structure and then pass it on to its descendants. I traced 73 such linguistic ‘innovations,’ or changes, connecting all East Polynesian languages to these Outlier languages.” Within the UH Hilo community, Wilson’s research has other implications. “All of us at UH Hilo, students and faculty alike, are seeking to better understand the world, be it through hard sciences, the social sciences, or the humanities,” Wilson says. “Understanding the history of a people who settled such a large portion of the earth’s surface is certainly part of understanding the world. It is even more important to us in Hilo, as it is our portion of the world.” To read more about Dr. Wilson’s research, visit http://uhpjournals.wordpress. com/2013/01/03/oceanic-linguistics-vol-51-no-2-2012/.

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Calling All Artists!

New Deadline for Art Submissions for Kanilehua: Feb. 11 Jenna Burns | Arts and Community Editor

rt brings us closer together- it allows us to free our thoughts and compare our thoughts to how others think. Art is an integral part of the experience of being human and becoming an active part of the world we live in. And, art is an important part of the 21st Century for conveying thoughts and messages through social media. It’s no wonder that the University of Hawaii at Hilo supports the publication called Kanilehua, which features all student-produced artworks. By promoting students to create, UHH realizes that students can succeed in all aspects of academic life. Kanilehua is a great part of our university culture, and is entirely composed of art from students just like you. All UHH students have the opportunity to submit their artwork, whether it is writing, photography, or graphics, to Kanilehua. It is guaranteed that at least one of your submissions (limit of 3 per person) will be used in the next issue. So, UHH and HawCC students, start submitting your art! The new deadline for art submissions is Feb. 11, 2013. Be sure to mark your calendars! Many students have been wondering about the specific types of art that can be submitted to the publication. I asked Alyssa Loving, Editor in Chief of Kanilehua, about the kinds of art which will be featured and printed in Kanilehua. She responded, “We accept many forms of art from digital art, drawings, and photography to high quality photos of sculpture and 3D design. In the realm of literature we accept fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, and prose.” This is a great opportunity for students to display their many skill sets. When asked about the benefits of being published in Kanilehua, Loving responded by saying, “First and foremost, Kanilehua is a platform for student work. Kanilehua is to the aspiring artist or writer what a stage is to an actor- a way for a student’s unique vision to be seen and felt by the rest of the

student body. For those who seek a career in art or literature, being published in Kanilehua can make an attractive addition to a resume.” Also, being published gives many artists a feeling of personal satisfaction. Getting their viewpoint out to their fellow students can be very rewarding. Finally, I asked Loving why featuring student’s art important. She said, “Featuring student’s work is important not only to the students published, but also to students who get to experience the work of those who are published. Just by picking up and perusing an issue of Kanilehua, we gain an unparalleled opportunity to glimpse the sort of creative works being produced by some of our fellow students.” The works published in Kanilehua highlight the talent and creative ability of the University’s students. Also, the art published serves to inspire the students and teachers in the UH Hilo community and encourages the propagation of creativity in the collegiate and academic setting. Because of this, Kanilehua is a great method for bringing together several forms of thought, cultures, and inspiration. If you are taking an art or writing class this semester, consider submitting one of your best projects from the class. For all the non-artists out there, you can still appreciate the works of your fellow students! The new issue of Kanilehua will be published on May 1, 2013. Make sure to pick up an issue in May, and prepare to be inspired! SUBMIT ALL ART TO: uhhkanilehua@gmail.com Limit of 3 Submissions per person Include your full name, piece title, and medium of work in your submission email. Optional: Include a photo of yourself and an artist’s statement.

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Unbreakable Law? Head coach Jeff Law explains his team’s poor record Keane Carlin | Sports Editor Kelly Leong | Photographer The losses have been painful and the wins have been few and far between. Each loss has dug the men’s basketball team into a deeper hole (413;2-7). With nine conference games played and nine games left (as of Jan. 23), there is a matter of desperation amongst the team. In an important home-stand, the Vuls went 2-4, with two losses coming by less than five points. After ending the home-stand on a 91-86 against Holy Names University (HNU), the Vuls went on a week-long, fourgame road trip to California. After losing the first three games, the Vuls once again ended on a positive note thanks to a 74-66 victory over last place HNU (3-13;0-8). After a loss on Jan. 3, veteran head coach Jeff Law weighed in on what he thought was wrong with the team; “We have been battling some demons within. The biggest thing is when we shoot the ball well, we are a good team, but that’s a front-runner type of attitude,” said Law after the four-point loss. “We’re kind of top-heavy on the offensive side, when things go well, were good, when things don’t go well…” said Law before pausing, “well, they have only gone well twice in the last 11 games. We just don’t play hard enough defense. Right now we’re not there.” The group that gets the most playing time is mostly seniors and that’s where Law thinks things get tricky. “We’re dealing with seniors so we’re not going to be able to reinvent the wheel,” Law said. “Something has to click sooner or later with these guys. I’m trying to press every button I can, and the coaching staff is trying to find something. The seniors got to figure it out on their own or they’re not going to enjoy their senior year.”

Junior forward Brandon Thomas looks to pass to an open teammate. A tough task lies ahead for the Vuls, they are currently in 11th place in the conference. The conference tournament playoffs start on March 7 and only the top six teams will make the tournament. As of Jan. 23, Notre Dame De Namur and Dominican University were tied for fifth place with 4-3 records. That leaves the Vuls three games back with nine to go. They also will have to pass up five teams to meet their goal of getting to the postseason. With nothing left to lose, head coach Law put the rest of the season into perspective: “We’re on the bottom looking up; nothing is going to be easy. We have to have a mind-frame that we are going to work at it and that we are going to work together. Right now, we’re skipping a beat we’re like a car that’s not running on all cylinders.”

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Take a Sneak Peek into the CSO Summit

Students Lead the Way at The University of Hawaii at Hilo Sarah Kekauoha | News Editor

n January 19, 2013, CSO, Campus Student Organization, leaders gathered in a large circle at UCB 127, also known as the fishbowl, with one agenda in mind: to better serve students through using, to their best capacity, each organization with the funds and schedules provided them. Representatives from SAC (Student Activities Council), UHHSA (University of Hawaii at Hilo Student Association), the Fee Board, Ho’olaulima (UH Hilo’s Mediation Center), BoMB (Board of Media Broadcasting), and BOSP (Board of Student Publications) sat to a planning and discussion, under the guidance of Campus Center Director, Ellen Kusano. Kusano started the meeting with the “most important business,” inviting the student leaders to voice their favorite Student leaders gathered at UCB 127, also known as the fishbowl, to discuss ways pizzas from Big Island Pizza. With that to better serve UH Hilo students. Photo courtesy of Sarah Kekauoha. finished, she went over the meeting’s agenda: organize the Spring 2013 Calendar of Events, Activities and Meetings, then discuss the fee reports for Fall 2013, resolutions. The “I want to be a better communicator” continued with “by follow that with a discussion of the fee increase proposal, and finally assign actually being in my office at the time I say I’ll be in my office.” Kusano campaign leaders to recruit new student leaders for the 2013-2014 school especially liked the Fee Board Representatives’ resolution to “better know year. the CSOs by matching the names with the faces.” Other goals included Just as student leaders got comfortable, Kusano had each person engaging more with students, keeping organized, and coming up with introduce him or herself. But she didn’t just stop at a name, organization, or activities which students want, not what the CSOs want. position, she wanted to hear each CSO’s 2013 Leadership Resolution. The When that finished, Kusano’s helper, Mickey, brought out a filled resolutions started out as “I want to be a better communicator.” But Kusano calendar for Spring 2013 and the event planning began. Students should see a urged the student leaders to make action statements in order to reach their lot of fun and exciting activities, celebrations, and recognitions this semester. Some of these pending activities include the Bookstore Grand Opening on January 30, a celebration of Chinese New Year (which, this year happens to be the year of the Dragon) in February, National Student Employee Week in April, Girl Fest, a reading of Obake stories, and a celebration of National Poetry Month. While some of these events occurred in the past, the CSOs want to introduce more diverse celebrations to add to the mix. Girl Fest, for example, took place about a year ago and many of the CSOs noted its great success. The CSOs called for student leaders to organize these events and discussed ways to work within the funds provided to them. As far as the raising of tuition fees, students should know the raise has not been finalized. The CSOs still discuss reasons it should be raised but Kusano emphasized the key points of UH Hilo increasing the fee. The reasons include UH Hilo seeing an increase of on-campus residents, a decrease in revenue base for BoSP, BoMB, and Fee Board (due to expected separation from Hawaii Community College), and UH Hilo having Personal touch. National reputation. additional programming and staff. As far as the separation between UH Hilo and HawCC, Kusano said, “We might be separating organizations, but we Oregon State University has been making an can still work together.” impact since 1868. That’s the legacy our The CSOs will meet with the Chancellor to discuss the tuition raise outstanding faculty pulls from when they but until then, students can ask questions or voice their opinions at a meeting deliver the innovative online degree programs held at Campus Center Plaza, the time pending as the last week of January. offered by Oregon State Ecampus. And it’s why This meeting will feature different CSO representatives in a panel-like discussion who will explain why the fees should be raised and how they’ve OSU was ranked one of America’s top 10 providers thought the whole idea through. The Town Hall will take place in two of online education for 2011, 2012 and 2013. sessions on Tuesday January 29th. The first session takes place at CC Plaza from 10-2pm and then the second takes place in CC 301 from 6:30-9pm. Partner with us and you’ll see for yourself. The CSO Summit ended with the student leaders volunteering to Spring term starts April 1, so apply today. campaign for student leader recruitment. UH Hilo encourages students to take part in student leader positions, such as those in the CSOs. To browse through the CSOs, available positions, and applications, go to Campus Center’s website at hilo.hawaii.edu/campuscenter. Although the CSOs face a long road ahead with issues of fee raises and the separation from HawCC, ecampus.oregonstate.edu/cc13 with exciting activities and celebrations planned, hopefully the CSOs, 800-667-1465 students, and faculty can look forward to a successful and rewarding Spring 2013 semester.

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UH Hilo Ho’olaule’a

Students and community members kick off the New Year with a sweet party Michael P i e r r o n |

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ach year at the start of the spring semester students and community members gather in the big parking lot behind the theater on the UH Hilo campus to celebrate the new year at the annual hoolaulea. This year’s party featured music from Paula Fuga and Mike Love, a humongous water slide, a rock wall, henna tattoos, local vendors, pony rides, and lots more. The theme of this year’s hoolaulea was “living in the na’ao.” Mikiala Akiona, Student Services Coordinator talked about the meaning of the theme. “The na’ao in Hawaiian is literally your gut. It’s kinda that gut feeling or going back to your center or your roots. Its open to interpretation but when we were planning the event we all agreed that it fits the new year and the new things going on around campus.” Pono Marquez is the UH Hilo student who designed the logo for this year’s theme. He provided this description of the design and how it relates to the theme: “This is a shield piece. The lauhala poi pounder in the middle represents the Hawaiian people that we are and where we come from. The lauhala within the poi pounder represents how united we have to be in order to stick together as one. The triangles on the right, lei hala represents the right of passage or coming in to one existence from another. In between the triangles on the right is a Polynesian ladder that represents the steps we take to be the person that we are today. On the left is the shark teeth (nihoniho) which represents a protection. The honeycomb looking design basically represents our sweet life that we are living today. The gap in between the poi pounder represents the na’au meaning the intestine of a person. But it also means instinct, a person’s gut feeling, and how they use their minds to react. So the gap represents the na’au (gut to the mind). The symbols are facing or pointing towards the top because from our feeling that we have in our na’au, we end up reacting with our mind so basically everything is pointing towards the top our mind.” Kahea Kanuha is from Hilo but is going to school in California. Here is what she thought about the event: “The weather was nice, there was good food (mmm, thanks to ag club for the coconuts and bananas) and a few cool vendors. Also, ponies!!! I definitely would have gone for a pony ride if I could do so and not be embarrassed. It seemed like a good turnout at night once the bands came on. Paula Fuga and Mike Love were really good.” So where does the funding come from and who does the planning for all these festivities? Akiona described how it became the highly

The giant waterslide was a favorite of many peole at the hoolaulea. anticipated annual event it is today. “All the Chartered Student Organizations help fund the event; University of Hawaii at Hilo Student Association (UHHSA), Student Activities Council, Board of Student Publications, Board of Media Broadcasting, and Campus Center fee board. So we’re all funded by student fees and ho’olaule’a is one of our largest events.” Akiona also gave a little background information to shed some light on the purpose of the event. “It started eighteen years ago by the UHHSA group with the idea of bringing the school and the community together so that people who don’t really know what’s going on around campus can come and see the new changes so students can have fun and interact with the community.” Danielle Himmelsbach was happy to share about her experience at the party. “I went to the hoolaulea I went there in the evening once I heard the crowd going. I brought by little sister and brothers and some friends. I liked it because it was a family event where I could bring my younger siblings with me, and the music was awesome! Mike Love and Paula Fuga were awesome; it was a lot of fun and they should keep throwing them.” Besides waterslides and ponies, there were about twenty five other vendors, everything from the ag club and other RISOS fundraising for their student organizations and Blue Kalo who sold their cookies and chips, to Wahine Toa and Ewalu Culture who sold their apparel. “We try to open up to the students first so that they can share their things with the community and help fundraise support for their groups for whatever their objectives or missions are” said Akiona. According to the estimates from the volunteers and coordinators, there was a consistent average of about 300 people throughout the day, with around 600 attendants in the evening. Such a large event requires lots of planning and help, but the CSO’s had plenty assistance from their army of volunteers. “They all come from campus.” said Akiona. “From the fall semester we collect a volunteer base at events like The Flow. We also send out messages through the RISO’s and other CSO’s. Some students have community service requirements for their scholarships, so this is a good way for them to fulfill their requirement and have fun interacting with other community members.” Members of the Samoan club gave a great dance performance. Photos Courtesy of Kahea Kanuha

To everyone who has fitness New Year’s Resolutions... If you go to the gym, please feel free to take less breaks and stop hogging machines if you’re not using them... Thanks

are for quiet use and to please be courteous to those around you. Feel free to chat with friends on the main floor. Abide to the rules...

where the fuck is joey gomez. for real. where the fuck is jomez. nuff said

Really, Ke Kalahea? Really? A’ole, brah. It’s Mazie HirOno, not HirAno. DISHONOUR! Get your shit together, man! And if you use an ‘okina for “Hawai’i” (which you should - don’t neglect the ‘okina!), then follow through with it. I certainly hope you find a ~good~ copy chief soon.

a.c the ghost a.k.a the lonely boner bandit gonna run shit this year. ya heard. airport gonna rage like a staff infection im bill

To my lab partner, you r complete stank! you need to jump in water and scrub off everywhere be4 come to class.

A shout out to the Admissions and Financial Aid Folks! It must not be easy dealing with all us stressed and worried students, but you do it with an smile. Thanks for all your pleasant and helpful service. I say to you In my best Borat voice: “High Five”!

chris greer has the dreamiest hair, if i see him at the airport house im gonna jump his bones

i look at you, and i think “you’re beautiful.” and when i try to say it, i realize the words wont do you justice.

nate jones has titanium bones

What’s wrong with waiting until you’re married to have sex?

keaukaha parties>airport parties

You’re not the only one who lives in Pahoa. Get over it.

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Where’s Papa T?

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i went to the rave, now my skin is itchy. overall good time though

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Wow. So, one line in and I’m dying of laughter. Obviously Mr. Sports writer needs to work on metaphors... and of course, we can’t forget “forge another sports writer from the depths of Mauna Kea...” No. “From the depths” would be appropriate for the sea, tartarus/ hell... but from the mountain? Mountains have peaks. That’s an appropriate term to use.

dont smoke the blue bong, nick smoked crack out of it when you shuffle, it just looks like you have parkinsons. everybody thinks so. why does pj have a chinese character tattood on his back. even a is tall and dreamy id pay four dollars to smell a.c the ghosts slippers. or give him a klondike bar, and id do anything for a klondike bar i wish i was bill. i figured out what im gonna do with all that junk, all that junk inside my trunk.

so, what else goes on on this campus? or is this all of it? To the lifeguards at the SLC: I’m a female, and I actually believe that the men and women should keep their clothes ON. This isn’t Baywatch, and your skin is showing more then your professionalism is. True attractiveness is found in the display of excellent work ethic and appropriate behavior, of which I’d like to complement the majority of the staff on. It’s unfortunate that a few hams spoiling in the sun can make the whole market look bad. Library workers rock! Hey CSOs, check it out. No be-verbs. ;)

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I don’t think we should make a walkway from SLC to UCB. Would you rather spend millions on a walkway or $14 for an umbrella at Wal-mart? Come on peoples...

hopefully adele never comes to hilo, because it rains a lot here

We should do the puppy thing! I would love to have puppies here to relieve stress during finals week.... :)

they werent lying when they said cocaine is addictive c. mcnair has that gangnam style flair plumdog bilionaire sold his cat for a cool flatbrim. unforgivable the S.G.C will never die Rumor has it that Sneaky kawiki is gay. Can anyone out there confirm this? Thank you in advance.

To the library users complaining: I’ve never heard of a library letting it’s users eat and drink inside the premises. Honestly, the smell of your food can be really distracting; not to mention the sound bags and wrappers make. It’s a courtesy for all the other students around you. You are lucky that they allow drinks inside (albeit in approved containers). Also it prevents roach problems. There are lots of places to eat on campus, how about taking a break and eating outside? Oh, and to those of you who are upset that DISCLAIMER!!! The Rants & Raves allow students to express their opinions people don’t like talking in the library? It’s a library, not the anonymously and appear AS IS. They do NOT represent the views or feelings of Ke Kalahea. SLC. There are signs stating that the 3rd and basement floors

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