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Welcome new students! I’m sure your parents, counselors and valedictorians have all told you by now; college is a world unique to itself. It’s a time of learning, growth and maturation. However, what they may not have told you, but what I’m sure you’re all looking forward to, is the part about how it’s also a time of insane fun and ridiculous amounts of freedom. Balancing both sides of college: the learning and growing mumbo jumbo with the fun, free and fabulous stuff, is the key to an amazing, fruitful and super badass college experience, and we’re here to help!

In order to have the best possible experience during your-first semester here at UH Manoa, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, the student-run newspaper on campus, presents the first ever New Student Orientation guide to help you get a jumpstart on your college journey.

With the help of this super-awesome guide, you’ll learn about how to register, what to buy for your dorm room, where to go if the insane amounts of fun you’re having takes its toll on your academics, and how to get sick notes for skipping class – maybe. Beyond that, this guide will give you all sorts of great ideas on where to eat lunch, how to get involved on campus through athletics, student government and clubs, and where to go for fun, free and healthy activities as well as crazy, nighttime shenanigans that are almost entirely legal!

Heck, you might like this guide so much you’ll end up using it as a pillow or a best friend!

We’d be honored to have published something that might end up as either.

We hope this guide helps you make your first semester as a new student at UH Manoa some of the most memorable five months of your life, as well as making your entire UH Manoa experience something to treasure. But if not, we’ll settle for the pillow.

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DAVIN AOYAGI Managing Editor For many freshmen or transfer students, registering for classes may prove to be a challenge. Planning out seemingly complicated schedules, trying to fi nd classes, and figuring out how to navigate MyUH are some difficulties that may hinder students’ progress. If you follow a few easy steps, however, you may fi nd registering to be a hassle-free and even exciting task.

Chart out Potential Courses One of the first duties you may undertake is plotting out the core requirements and how to best fulfill them. A list of available classes is available at www. sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes or you can log on to your MyUH account (the username is the same name as on your UH e-mail) and then click “Class Availability on the left sidebar.

At the UH class availability website, select the institution you are registering for (UH Mānoa), then select which term (Fall 2010) and finally select which subject to view the classes offered.

For example, by selecting political science, you will be able to view all the classes offered for the fall, ranging from Introduction to Political Science to Interntional Relations. There are symbols to the far left such as DS and WI which indicate some of

the graduation requirements that these classes can fulfill. Located next to the requirements each class fulfills is the CRN, which is the Course Registration Number.

Upon choosing a class, you should always write down the CRN, as you’ll need it to register via MyUH. The title, number of credits, instructor, and seats available are self-explanatory.

Under “Days,” you may observe one that says TR. What this indicates is that the class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Finally, the room indicates where on campus the class will be located.

This is invaluable when you consider that at times, you may only have 10 to 15 minutes to get from one building to the next.

After you have chosen a number of classes from the class availability list, you may want to plot out your classes using a calendar. It will help you be aware of how favorable or unfavorable your schedule looks. Log in to MyUH and click “Review My Class Schedule,” and click See My Weekly Schedule at the bottom of the page.

Evaluating Professors Next, you may want to factor in the professor teaching the course when planning out an academic schedule. A helpful tool is ratemyprofessor.com where you can go to gather opinions regarding a specific professor and their teaching style.

It’s key to remember, however, that the students offering their critique may be heavily biased in favor of or against the professor if they’ve taken the time to write an evaluation on the website. Students can also ask other people that have already taken a class from the professor in question to get another opinion.

Registering for Classes When the time comes to register for classes (go to MyUH and “Check Registration Status” to see what date and time you can begin registering), it’s important to make sure that you have a list of the CRNs ready, and that you register as soon as possible.

To register for classes, log in to MyUH and click “Add/Drop Courses” located on the left bar of the page.

You will then be taken to the “Add Classes Worksheet,” where you can add in your CRNs. Make sure that after adding CRNs, the appropriate institution for the classes is selected and that none of the courses have time-slot conflicts.

When you have entered in all the CRNs and assigned them to the appropriate institutions, press Submit. If you are involved in Honors, after submission there will be a bar asking for the override code. The Honors program should have sent the code via e-mail a couple of days to a week before registration.

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Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is the campus newspaper of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. It is published by the Board of Publications three times a week except on holidays and during exam periods. Circulation is 10,000. Ka Leo is also published once a week during summer sessions with a circulation of 10,000. Ka Leo is funded by student fees and advertising. Its editorial content reflects only the views of its writers, reporters, columnists and editors, who are solely responsible for its content. No material that appears in Ka Leo may be reprinted or republished in any medium without permission. The first newsstand copy is free; for additional copies, please visit the Ka Leo Building.

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Editor in Chief Will Caron Managing Editor Davin Aoyagi Copy Editor Nichole Catlett Associate Copy Editor Ellise Akazawa News Editor Lynn Nakagawa Features Editor Reece Farinas Opinions Editor Chris Mikesell Associate Opinions Editor Lindsy Ogawa Sports Editor Russell Tolentino Comics Editor Derick Fabien Design Editor Tony Gaskell Associate Design Editor Christina Kam Web Editor Brett Hinkle Video Editor Mike Brewer

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6 DAVIN AOYAGI Managing Editor

MyUH is arguably the most important website that you will have to be acquainted with during their time at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. MyUH provides you with information such as financial aid, transcripts/ grades, and is the site that students need to log onto to register for classes. It can be accessed at myuh.hawaii.edu. This article will attempt to explain the most difficult aspects of MyUH.

Getting Started At first, you will see a bar titled Getting Started on the left side of the page. This bar has items such as Check Registration Status, View Grades, View Payment Plan, etc. Navigating through this list can provide you with invaluable information.

If you have credits transferring to UH through either community college or AP/IB courses, you can view the credits via STAR Degree Check/ View Transcript After clicking on the link, you’ll be taken to the main STAR page. Click the Transcripts button to access their academic records.

Check Registration Status allows you to see how many credits you’ve transferred/ earned at UH Mānoa, explains any holds on your record, and tells when you’re allowed to register. Review My Class Schedule provides a list of all the classes that you’ve registered for. You can also see your schedule in a calendar format if you select the My Weekly Class Schedule option at the bottom of that page.

Under Student Records, there are three bullet points titled Sign up for eRefund, View Charges/Make Payment, View Payment Plan Information. Sign up for eRefund and View Charges/Make Payment

will take you directly to your personal account page, where you will see any outstanding balances that you may need to pay. View Payment Plan Information will direct you to a PDF document that outlines different payment plans that UHM provides.

Finally, when you click on Financial Aid, you will be directed to this page. You can see the full award package that they’re given by selecting the Award by Aid Year link under My Award Information.

After selecting the correct Fiscal Term, students will have the opportunity to click upon Award Overview, which will provide the full details of their financial aid package.

Laulima On the top right corner of MyUH, you will see a little icon that says Laulima. Laulima is a website that is used by professors to upload online articles and content for classes.

You may also be required to post assignments or comment on discussions via Laulima.

MyTools Students can access My Tools from the MyUH home page. This provides a list of classes that you are taking for the term, as well as a bar for UH e-mail. You should check your UH e-mail frequently, as you may receive e-mails from professors as well as from UH administration about events on campus.

UH Life UH Life provides many addit ional resources for UH st udents. Just click on t his tab from t he MyUH homepage, and click UH Mānoa to access many different schoolrelated websites.

ASUH Surveys, Elections and UH Mānoa Occasionally, the Associated Students of the University of Hawaiʻi will have surveys/ ballots on MyUH that you can fill out. You can check the tab to see if such surveys/ballots are available. The tab to the right of that is UH Mānoa, which takes you to the main UH homepage.

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Learning Assistance Center The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) offers help for a wide-range of subjects. There are specially trained tutors for accounting, economics, science, math, psychology and second language courses.

Located in Sinclair Library at the Student Success Center, Mezzanine 1, above the Computer Lab, students may sign up for appointments on the right side of the library’s entrance desk, or schedule a time online through the LAC website. Also available on the site are printable resources that include study skills, time management skills, testtaking tips, and essay-writing advice.

For more information go to: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/learning/index.html

Writing Center The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa was one of the first universities in the country to open a writing center in 1973.

Since then, tutors have helped many uneasy students on their essays or other writing-based assignments. The tutors

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Sinclair Library houses the Learning Assistance Center and the Writing Center. These programs may prove invaluable in help students pass their core subjects. are often times graduate students, and sometimes juniors and seniors who have had previous tutoring experience.

Similarly to LAC, the Writing Center (WC) is located in Sinclair Library but in The Commons room, in the back of the Grand Lobby on the first floor.

Appointments may be made in the library or online.

For more information go to: http://www.english.hawaii.edu/writingcenter/

First Year Composition Center Unlike the Learning Assistance Center and Writing Center, the First Year Composition Center (FYCC) was created specially for freshmen English 100 students. What makes the FYCC unique is that all of the tutors are undergraduates recommended by their previous professors. The tutors are then enrolled in a class and learn tutoring skills while interacting with English 100 students.

This also provides a sense of relatability between the tutors and the writers, since the tutors have freshly experienced similar problems only a few years prior. Located in Kuykendall 415,where the majority of English classes take place, the FYCC is easily accessible.

“If I were to interact with a student, I would emphasize that tutoring is most beneficial when used throughout the learning process. And, as said, they are a free service,” said Pang.

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Due to late night parties or difficulties with transitioning from high school to college, low GPAs are a common complaint amongst juniors and seniors who reflect on their freshman year of college. While self-motivation is required, free tutoring services are available on campus to get desirable grades.

What many students learn over the years is that while studying may be the most essential way of learning, knowing when to ask for help is a close second.

“When considering why freshmen, and any student for that matter, should consider using UH Mānoa’s tutoring services, I guess the main reason that comes to mind is the fact that the professionally trained tutors in the Learning Assistance Center and Writing Center engage freshmen and students in their learning process,” said Adam Pang, the tutoring program coordinator.

Though a few departments have tutoring services offered for their own subjects, there are three main centers where you can find help for a multitude of classes that you may find challenging.

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8 DAVIN AOYAGI Managing Editor

One issue that UH freshmen may be facing is whether or not to join the Honors program. Although there are many factors to consider such as the amount of time you can dedicate to your academics and the number of extracurriculars you’re engaged in, the Honors program offers many invaluable benefits for willing students. The advising sessions offered by the Honors program help to ensure students stay on a clear academic track.

“When first-year students are admitted, they are required to complete online and

in-person orientation and advising sessions, which helps students become familiar with degree requirements. ... In addition, all Honors students are provided with personalized academic advising with a dedicated adviser at least once a semester,” said honors academic adviser Kiana Shiroma.

Shiroma also points out a key advantage that Honors students are given after they have completed orientation and advising sessions.

“After attending both sessions, they are provided with priority registration to help them register for courses they want and need,” Shiroma

said. This priority registration allows students to register hours earlier than other students; hours that are key to obtaining classes that may quickly fill up. The Honors program also has specialized classes, that, according to Shiroma, “(expose) students to challenging inquiry-based and research-based teaching.

Also, by fulfilling the Engagement requirement, students are able to become more wellrounded in areas along with academics.” These classes tend to be seminar-structured, with smaller classes and active learning versus lectures.

When studying for classes,

students may also desire a dorm situation that allows them to interact with fellow Honors students.

According to the Honors website, “The Honors Program reserves the top three connecting floors in the newly renovated freshman hall at Hale Aloha Lokelani.”

Finally, if you are engaged in the Honors program and have completed a number of Honors courses, you may be eligible to receive a Sophomore Honors Award. According to Shiroma, “When graduating with a Sophomore Honors Award and/or with honors, the transcripts of graduating students will indicate that not only did students excel aca-

demically, but they took advantage of everything that the Honors Program has to offer.”

With all these benefits, joining the Honors program is advantageous towards one’s academic interests. The Honors program looks for students that are able to meet the program’s demands.

“Students who are talented and motivated to excel in their studies and in their everyday lives, those who are committed to excellence in scholarship, leadership and service, engage in co-curricular and intercultural activities, and behave with personal integrity should apply.”

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The Honors program provides many opportunities for social engagement with other students.

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Students engaged in the Honors program are encouraged to take part in community service projects. Honors asks for volunteers via email around a month prior to the actual event.

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DAVIN AOYAGI Managing Editor The University of Hawai‘i General Education Requirements may pose a challenge for many first-year students.

What do the acronyms DA, DH, DL and FGA mean, and why are they next to certain classes? Understanding the requirements that must be fulfilled during your time at UH Mānoa is crucial for a successful first year.

Foundations (FW, FS, FGA, FGB, and/or FGC)

Diversification Requirements: (DA, DH, DL, DS, DB, DY, DP) The Diversification Requirements, like the Foundation Requirement, can also be broken down into three groups: Arts, Humanities, and Literature (all one group symbolized by DA, DH and DL), Social Sciences (DS), and Natu-

Focus Requirements: (O, E, W, H) The Focus requirements can be broken down into one Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues course (H), one Contemporary Ethics Course (E), one Oral Communications course (O), and five Writing Intensive Courses (W), with two of the courses being at the 300 to 400 level. It’s important to note that, “Focus courses are not shown in the UH catalog, but appear in each semester’s Schedule of Classes (as H, E, O, and W) and on the UH Mānoa Registration Homepage (as HAP, ETH, OC, and WI),” according to the website.

Another important factor with regards to the focus requirements is that you can possibly get an exemption from one the requirements.

According to the UH graduation requirements website, “Students who engaged in an extraordinary educational experience that took place outside of the ordinary university curriculum may request a one-course exemption from a Focus requirement that is directly related to that educa-

tional experience.”

For more information on the Focus requirements and the exemption, see: htt p://www.catalog.hawaii.edu/corerequirements/grad-requirements.htm

Hawaiian or Second Language Requirement According to the UH website, students* need to be at a 202 level in Hawaiian language or another language by completing the following: A. Completing a four-semester se quence (usually 101, 102, 201, and 202) in a single language.

B. Demonstrating competence by taking a UH Mānoa language-competency exam, if one is offered. Check with the language department in question.

C. Receiving a language-requirement waiver. For example, waivers may be given to students who are native speakers of a language other than English. Contact the Associate Dean of the College of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature for details. *Important note: the Hawaiian or Second Language requirement has been modified or waived for students in the following schools and colleges: Shidler College of Business; College of Education; College of Engineering; School of Medicine; School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene; School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology; School of Social Work; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

For more info, see: http://www.catalog. hawaii.edu/corerequirements/hsl.htm

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Option 1 – Breadth: Complete at least three credits from each of the four A&S Colleges (College of Arts and Humanities, College of Languages, Linguistics, and Literature, College of Natural Sciences, College of Social Sciences).

Courses used to fulfill the Breadth requirement can double dip with Focus. Up to three of the credits can be counted toward major requirements.

Credits from Math 103, 104, and 135 do not satisfy the Natural Sciences Breadth requirement, but they can be applied to the minimum 124 total credits for graduation.

The minimum course grade to fulfill the Breadth requirement is a D (not D-).

These requirements must be taken for a letter grade, unless the course is offered only with the CR/NC grade option.

Option 2 – Depth: Complete an A&S minor or certificate in a subject other than the major or complete a second A&S major.

Courses for a minor or certificate used to fulfill Depth can double dip only with Focus.

The minimum course grade to fulfill the Depth requirement is a C (not C-). These requirements must be taken for a letter grade, unless the course is offered only with the CR/NC grade option. Minors, certificates and majors often have minimum GPA requirements (see each department’s sections).

Option 3: Complete one of the following A&S degrees: BFA, BMus, or BS. Additional Notes: Most courses at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa are worth three to four credits. Labs are generally one credit.

You can register for courses by going to myuh.hawaii.edu, entering your username and password, then click on add/drop classes. Holds may be present depending on your standing. Use the STAR programs to keep track of which requirements you have fulfilled and which still need to be met.

Credits towards your major and credits to fulfill your core requirements can overlap, for example POLS 110 fulfilling the DS requirement and a major requirement.

Students need 124 credits to graduate from UH Mānoa.

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The three foundation requirements can be broken down to Written Communication (symbolized by FW), Symbolic Reasoning (symbolized by FS), and Global and Multicultural Perspectives (symbolized through FGA, FGB or FGC).

The trickiest aspects of the Foundation requirements are the Global and Multicultural Perspectives. Out of the three FG choices (A,B, and C), new students only have to take two courses, one from each group. For example, students can take a course that was designated FGA and another that was designated FGB or FGC, and their FG requirement would be fulfilled. For a detailed list of classes that will fulfill the Foundations requirement, see: ht t p://w w w. c at al og. h a w aii . e du /c o r erequirements/core-req.htm

ral Sciences (DB, DY, DP). The group Arts, Humanities and Literature is structured in a similar manner to the Global and Multicultural perspectives group from the Foundation requirements in that you only need to take one course from two different groups.

With regards to the Natural Sciences, you must take one course of Biological Science (DB), one course of a Physical Science (DP), and one science lab (DY). Finally, for Social Sciences, you need to take two courses (DS). For a complete list of classes with the diversification designation, see: ht t p://w w w. c at al og. h a w aii . e du /c o r erequirements/diversif ication.htm

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Advising is mandatory for all University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students every semester for the first two years of college. But where do I go for advising? There are several options. If you already k now what you would like your major to be, or have declared your major, each school or college has faculty to help you in your journey. If you do not k now what you’d like to do with your college career yet, there are advising programs for you as well.

Getting academic advising may sound intimidating, but having professionals take a look at your class choices and goals could help you graduate on time, which will save you money. Advisers are here for you to answer your questions, and to make your ride here at UHM as smooth as possible.

If you know your major, or pre-major, faculty from your school or college can give academic advising:

Colleges of Arts and Sciences Who can help: Crystal Goodman, phone: (808) 956-8515, email: goodmanc@advisors. hawaii.edu

Where to go: Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services, room 113 - to schedule a same day advising appointment call (808) 956-8755, ext# 1, or walk in.

Website: www.artsci.hawaii.edu

College of Education Who can help: Denise Nakaoka, phone: (808) 956-4274, e-mail: nakaoka@hawaii.edu or osas@ hawaii.edu Where to go: Everly Hall, Room 126, advising hours: Mon. through Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours appointments available on Wednesdays, sattelite advising also available.

Website: http://www.coe.hawaii.edu

College of Engineering Who can help: Tep Dobry, phone: (808) 956-8404, e-mail: tep@hawaii.edu Where to go: Holmes Hall, room 250 - Call to make an appointment.

Website: http://www.eng.hawaii.edu

College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) W ho c a n help: Al lene Chu n, phone: (808) 956 - 6733, ema i l: c hu na@c ta h r@hawa i i. edu or Er ica Kubota, phone: (808) 956 -3386 Where to go: Gilmore 210 (Chun’s office) or Gilmore 213a

(Kunota’s office) Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site

for advising.

Website: www.soest.hawaii.edu

Who can help: Mehana Hind (Hawaiian Studies), phone: (808) 973-0979, e-mail: mehanahind@hawaii.edu or Kamuela Kaahanui (Hawaiian Language), phone: (808) 956-7637, e-mail samuelk@hawaii.edu Where to go: Spalding Hall, room 253 - by appointment (preferred) or walk-in.

Website: www.manoa.hawaii.edu/hshk

Who can help: Pattie Dun, phone: (808) 956-7814, e-mail: pdunn@hawaii.edu Where to go: Moore 416 - e-mail preffered way to contant and schedule advising appointment.

Website: www.hawaii.edu/shaps

Hawai‘inuikea School of School of Pacific and Asian Hawaiian Knowledge Studies (SPAS)

Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work Who can help: Mari Ono (Coordinator of Student Services), phone: (808) 956-7182, e-mail: mariono@hawaii.edu Where to go: Henke Hall, room 224 Website: www.hawaii.edu/sswork

School of Architecture Who can help: June R. Lee (Director of Communications), phone: (808) 956-3461, e-mail: junefl@hawaii.edu Where to go: Architecture building, room 202-A - make appointments for advising.

Website: www.arch.hawaii.edu

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Who can help: (Nursing) Brian Akiyama (Admissions specialist), phone: (808) 956-8939, email: nursing@hawaii.edu (Dental Hygiene) Donna Fukuda, phone: (808) 956-8821, email: donnaf@hawaii.edu Where to go: Nursing - Webster, room 101 Dental Hygiene - Hemenway, room 200b Website: www.nursing.hawaii.edu

School of Ocean, Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) Who can help: Leona Anthony, phone: (808) 956-8763. e-mail: leonaa@hawaii.edu Where to go: HIG, room 135 (Leona Anthony’s office), make appointment through e-mail

Shidler College of Business Who can help: Reid Kuioka (Admissions Counselor) or Robert Bachini (Undergraduate Coordinator), phone: (808) 956-8215, e-mail: business@hawaii.edu Where to go: Business Administration Building, B-101 - group advising mandatory within first six weeks after admission, or call to make appointment for individual questions.

Website: http://shidler.hawaii.edu

Travel Industry Management (TIM) Who can help: Kawehi Sellers, phone: (808) 956-4899, e-mail: hawehils@hawaii.edu Where to go: George Hall, room 346 - advising by appointments only.

Website: www.tim.hawaii.edu If you are not sure of your major, are doing a pre-major, or would like more assistance, try these programs:

Mānoa Advising Center (MAC) What it is: Provides advising for all undeclared and premajors. Has resources to help students decide and declare a major. Specializes in general education requirements, and pre-requisites for acceptance into school/college/major.

Who can help: Professional Advisors, phone: (808) 956-7273, email: macadv@hawaii.edu Where to go: Queen Liliʻuokalani Center for Student Services, Room 101 Website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/mac

Student Support Services

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W ho can help: Gar y Tachiyama, phone: (808) 956 -8402, e-mail: tachiyam@hawaii.edu or sss@hawaii.edu Where to go: Engineering Quad 31a (pending relocation) Website: www.sss.hawaii.edu

Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center

What it is: Advises and answers questions for any student interested in any health profession or law. Offers numerous resources and open door/ walk-in advising with a peer advisor.

Who can help: Ruth Bingham, phone: (808) 956-4045, e-mail: ruth@hawaii.edu, or uhpac@ hawaii.edu W he r e t o g o: Q ue e n Li l iuok a la n i Ce nter for St ude nt S er v ic e s, ro om 101, 8:30 a.m. to 4:0 0 p.m.

Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/pac

Honors/ROTC/RAPS

W hat it is: Honors program for first year st udents wit h SAT scores 1800+, ACT scores 27+, or GPA 3.8+, or UHM sophomores, jun iors or sen iors can apply wit h a 3.0+ along wit h t wo letters of recommendat ion from facult y.

ROTC is for st udents in Air Force and Army, and must maintain a 2.0+ GPA. Who can help: Kiana Shiroma, phone: (808) 956-0756, e-mail: kianak@hawaii.edu, or honors@hawaii.edu W here to go: Sinclair Librar y Commons, room 103 scheduled appoint ments preferred, but walk-ins accepted.

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Every semester, college students are faced with the tough decision of where to buy their textbooks. According to the College Board, the average student at a four-year public college spends $1,122 per year on books and supplies – a sum that could be reduced with advance planning and shopping around.

New v.s. Used Before buying your books, consider whether you prefer new or used. There are pros and cons associated with each.

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Purchasing new books is a great option for books that you might want to keep even when the semester ends. You may need them for other classes within your major or just to use as a reference.

Moreover, if you purchase a new textbook, you may have a greater chance of being able to sell it at the semester’s end.

Where to shop There is an abundance of places to buy your textbooks, including a number of websites. Current UH students recommend the following places: UH Mānoa Bookstore. Although it is the obvious and possibly most expensive choice, the UH Mānoa bookstore is right on campus. “I buy my books from the campus bookstore, even though it’s overpriced, but it’s so convenient,” said sophomore engineering major Jose Bumatay IV. “I try to get them used, but they usually run out.” Senior chemistry major Danny Balico agreed. “I buy my books from the bookstore, because it’s very accessible and convenient, even if it’s expensive.”

Amazon.com. Find new and used textbooks at a significant discount, but be sure to purchase as early as possible and pay for expedited shipping. Senior Japanese major Jamie Le-

wengood commented, “I used to buy on, but they (my books) off Amazon, re.” took too long to get here.” ay subsidHalf.com. This eBay d against iary allows sellers to bid ng you a each other, guaranteeing lower, more competitivee price. tbooks “I usually buy my textbooks duate from here,” said graduate y. student Rex Troumbley. kIndependent Bookstores: Graduate stu-dent John Sweeney recommends local booksellers. “If you’re in a bind and seeking deals on books, scope out Bookends in Kailua, Jelly’s in town and Pearlridge,, n and Rainbow Books on University Ave.” ss Chegg.com A less traditional approach is to m rent your textbooks from m. a site like Chegg.com. er While renting is cheaper w than buying brand-new books, you’ll need to do your homework to deter termine if you get better ed value by purchasing used books instead.

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In many cases, used textbooks are only slightly cheaper than new ones, but the total savings over your college career could be significant. Additionally, purchasing a used book is a better environmental choice. Used textbooks, however, might not be your best option if you are planning to sell your books back to the campus bookstore or an online retailer at the end of the semester.

The campus bookstore does not necessarily buy back all of the books it sells and online retailers are often interested in only top-quality used books.

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12 PATRICK TR AN Staff Writer For most of us, our cost of college includes tuition, room and board, laptops (or for the truly hardcore, desktops) and software. We can cut down our costs using financial aid and scholarships, but we can save even more, most notably in the software we use.

Instead of dishing out over a hundred bucks for an entire Microsoft Office Suite, or for Adobe Photoshop CS5, why not take a look around the Internet for free alternatives? You might be surprised at what you find. At best, you could find a free alternative that is even better than the original product. At worst, you will find nothing and be forced to purchase the software for use.

Abiword, OpenOffice, Google Documents Do you really need all the bells and whistles that come with Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint? Or do you just need a word editor that will allow you to type double-spaced documents with a 1-inch margin in 12-point font (Or if you’re feeling dashing, 12.5-point font)? If not, then you really don’t need Microsoft Office, but could use either AbiWord, OpenOffice, or even Google Documents.

AbiWord is purely a word editor, small and lightweight. Although it doesn’t save as a .doc by default, you can save as that format and open the document on another computer.

OpenOffice is another alternative that not only provides a word editor, but a PowerPoint copycat called “Presentation”, and other Microsoft Office equivalents.

Lastly, Google Documents is a web-based editor. The beauty of this is that

B Y DAVIN AOYAGI M ANAGING EDITOR Laptops and netbook s have become a common feat ure of t he lect ure hall, a trademark of any collegiate sett ing. Purchasing such devices presents a un ique challenge for Hawai‘i-based st udents, as high shipping costs must be compared to t he overpriced computers found at retail stores. There are however, many deals available t hat allow st udents to obtain high-powered laptops at a reasonable price.

Student Discounts Students may be relieved to find that the costs of ordering laptops online can be reduced by student discounts. Companies like HP, Dell, Sony, and Apple offer discounts for students ranging between 10-15 percent. To find details on such discounts, Google search HP Academy, Dell University, Sony Education Store, and Apple Education store. Most of these websites will require students to supply a UH email address (Hawaii.edu).

GIMP

When we want to edit our pictures, we want to have a certain level of power.

Paint is underwhelming, except for the few people who are pros at it. And Photoshop is expensive for students. Enter Gimp, a free – albeit less advanced – alternative that gives you enough power to edit your pictures without having to fork over an arm and a leg.

Alternatives

These are on ly a few of t he many alternat ive t ypes of soft ware you can get for free.Freenew.net makes it incredibly easy to find, down load and install what you need.

If all else fails and you can’t find an alternative to your software, you can still try to mitigate costs. You’re a student with a .edu account, right? Then you’re eligible for student discounts from vendors such as HP Academy (At least six percent off all products), or at the Microsoft website for student discounts (Windows 7 Professional for around $60).

Take advantage of your status as a student, and save money where you can!

shipping and handling may apply for many of the deals. These shipping and handling costs may cause a good deal to become far too expensive to be an advantageous purchase. Before purchasing online then, students should double check the final cost of the item with shipping and handling included. Students can access the following websites at slickdeals.net/forums and fatwallet.com/forums.

Websites with No Shipping and Handling Costs

Websites that don’t have shipping and handling costs (S&H) to Hawai‘i often provide a nice balance of a wholesale cost without heavy S&H. Ordering a laptop off HP could be beneficial to students, particularly because it doesn’t have S&H fees and it has a student discount. Ordering laptops and computer parts off of Amazon.com directly is also a viable option, as there are also no S&H fees. Amazon.com has also offered a student deal for college students, which gives them free access to Amazon prime for a year. Amazon prime allows two-day shipping for free, and one-day shipping for $3.99. Visit http:// www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info for more information.

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Hot Deal Forums Aside from student discounts, online forums have been created specifically for the purpose of finding deals. Websites such as Fat Wallet and Slickdeals offers forums that feature hot deals. If students are lucky enough, they may be able to find a computer deal that is far better than any student discount. The main downside to Hot Deal forums however, is that

all of the documents are online, so you don’t have to worry about your computer crashing and losing all your files.

As for saving onto your computer, you can export various formats such as .doc, OpenOffice, or even PDF. The only problem with free software is that they may have minimal support for some of Office’s newer formats, such as .docx. However, they still get the job done, and for most students, that’s all that matters.

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Purchasing Retail

Some students may require a laptop or netbook immediately. If those students cannot utilize Amazon.com, they may want to go to retail stores such as Office Depot or Best Buy to purchase laptops. Office Depot often has clearance sales that can provide relatively good deals for students.

Best Buy on the other hand, has a greater selection but can be pricier than Office Depot. You can locate stores closest to you via Google Maps.

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If you are planning on pursuing a degree in the arts, or simply

need supplies for the art elective you’re going to take, there are a number of choices for where you can shop for the supplies you’ll need. While some may think that

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art classes are cheap because they often require no textbook, those people are forgetting that supplies can be just as expensive as a textbook – especially when those supplies run out and you need to buy more. Although there are numerous places to find art supplies, here are a few of the best choices for students of UH MÄ noa.

The obvious first place to look is the UHM Bookstore. Located in Campus Center right in the courtyard, the Bookstore offers a decent selection of supplies for most art, design and architecture classes. Because the Bookstore orders what the professors ask it to, you stand a good chance of fi nding exactly what’s on your syllabus. Paints, charcoal, paper, canvas, clay, brushes and a few other odds and ends can all be found in moderate selection. Don’t expect a wide range of brands for any particular product, but chances are they’ll have at least one or two types of most supplies. The Bookstore is also fairly reasonable in pricing and it’s hard to beat the sheer convenience. Be

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Ben Franklin Crafts in the Market City Shopping Center at the intersection of Harding Ave and Kapi’olani Blvd.

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warned though, they sometimes sell out of things quickly, especially for classes with multiple sections.

Branching out geographically, there are two stores about 20 - 30 minutes away on foot that both offer art supplies from opposite ends of the spectrum.

The first is Ben Franklin Crafts, located in the lower level of the Market City Shopping Center. It can be reached by walking down Dole St. past the Hawaiian Studies building and turning right onto KapiĘťolani.

As the name implies, Ben Franklin is a craft supply store you’ll fi nd some intriguing alternatives to mainstream art stores that might serve you better. Funky stationery and awesomely tacky wrapping paper might be perfect for the statement you’re trying to make. In terms of pricing, Ben Franklin is very reasonable, making the walk there its biggest bummer.

The second store within walking distance is Hawaiian Graphics located on Beretania St. just after the McCully St. intersection. This high-end retail art store features topquality products in multiple art and design fields. They have a better selection and a wider range of products than the bookstore. Prices are expensive, though they do offer a 10 percent student discount with a valid UH ID. They also offer a $10 membership that provides a 20 percent discount off purchases of $15 or more on everything except books, magazines and sale items.

If you have a vehicle or can handle the bus ride, there are also wholesale providers that can often be essential to fi nding what you need on a budget, and with their back-to-school sale, prices are even lower than normal. Fisher Hawai‘i is located on Cooke St. near the UHM John A. Burns School of Medicine. This supplier caters mainly to buyers of office and school supplies but does carry some low-end art supplies as well. Although not the best place to shop for a specific or specialized product, the store is extremely useful for buying those odds and ends that artists sometimes need, but often overlook; like poster board, adhesives, art boxes and papers of varying weights. If you’re in need of fi ne-art supplies, look elsewhere, but if you need the industrial, bulk supplies of mixed media or performance art, Fisher may have exactly what you need – and a lot of it – for cheap.

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14 JANE CALLAHAN Contributing writer Ru n ny nose, sore t h roat, headac he, a nd fever? Before c r y i ng “Bi rd Flu”, you m ig ht wa nt to stop by t he Un iversit y Hea lt h Ser v ices at Mā noa (UHSM) bu i ld i ng located on East-West Road. New a nd seasoned st udent s a l i ke ca n easi ly benef it f rom t he w ide va r iet y of hea lt h ser v ices of fered by UHSM. Whether the problem is the common cold or stress overload, student health services provide students, faculty and staff with the resources they need to get and stay healthy. For the uninsured, there are minimal fees ranging from $15 to $28, ensuring that students can afford everything that UHSM has to offer.

Rene Sanehira, head RN at UHSM, encourages students to come in if they aren’t feeling well, or even just to call and ask the nurse with questions.

“Sometimes a student doesn’t know what an important symptom to report might be.”

The most important time for students to pay attention to their health is during the “red zone”, says Kristen Scholly, campus health education coordinator.

“Nationwide, it ’s the time of year from the start of school to Thanksgiving when students are most likely to burn out.” Sanehira describes the fall as the Health Center’s busiest time of year. “In the fall we do a lot of flu vaccines. Another busy time is close to finals, when students get stressed and their immune systems are weakened.”

Beyond the flu shot, UHSM provides DE NTAL N TA L C LINIC LI N I C everything from urine analysis to strep screening. The Center also offers treatment ELLISE A K AZAWA in sports medicine, women’s health, dermaAssociate Copy Editor tology, travel medicine, psychological services, addiction counseling, and stress manThe clinic offers a basic range of agement, among others.

Additionally, UH has a health promo- dental hygiene services performed tion program that students can both attend by students in that department, under the supervision of licensed and coordinate.

“The goal of the program is to provide dentists and dental hygienists. health and wellness information and edu- Because the clinic exists to provide cation across campus in a variety of ways,” teaching-learning experiences for said Scholly. The program includes health dental students, the department fairs, blood drives, and information sesmay refuse to provide services to sions that take place in the residence halls individuals who do not meet teachand classrooms. During the year there are six different presentations on topics that ing criteria. Services are $25; Call are recommended by the American College 956-8229 for more information.

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Scholly reminds students to utilize the health services that the university provides. “Incoming freshman are going through a stressful transition, and there is nothing wrong with feeling stressed out. If it gets to the point where it feels unmanageable, there are many people on campus that are there to support you. Seek out counseling at the Counseling Center.”

The University Health Services clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, clinic hours are 8:30 to noon and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

C O UN SE LI N G COUNSELIN The Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC), located on the third floor of the Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services provides free, confidential services for all UH Mānoa students. A variety of counseling services are offered, including personal, couples’, and group. Psychiatric services are available for a fee. The CSDC website also features links to a number of self-help guides, which can be found at http://www2.hawaii.edu/~csdc/csdc_services. html. The CSDC can be reached at 956-7927.

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The University offers HMSA health insurance for students enrolled in at least a half-time course load (six credits for undergraduates and four credits for graduates). Plans without prescription drug coverage start at $782.24 for the fall semester.

Plans including prescription drug coverage start at $943.81.

More information is available at www.hmsa.com/portal/?gid=student.

promotion services, making the opportunity ideal for those in the fields of health or social work.

“In November we put together the Great American Smokeout, but the most popular is the Valentine’s Day sexual responsibility event, when we distribute free condoms.

It’s the biggest event of the year,” said Scholly.

No health issue is as prevalent as the inevitable affliction that all students face: stress. Scholly stated that in a nationwide survey at college campuses, stress was students’ number one concern. It is important to learn how to manage stress during the “red zone”, when students are most likely to drop out because of the stress of transitioning into the college environment. “One thing we are realizing more and more is that some of the new (health) literature points out the importance of stress management techniques.” Scholly offered several tips for managing stress and main-

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Makapu‘u Beach Park.

Located across the street from Sea Life Park before hitting Waimānalo (coming from the east side). Popular beach for body surfing, large waves could pose as hazards for swimming. Don’t forget to check the surf report before heading out! Restrooms, showers and lifeguard facilities are all offered here. Perfect beach to adventure to with all the friends and spend the day relaxing.

RATING: 9/10 (View/Surroundings) 6 -7/10 (Convenience)

Hanauma Bay.

This is a protected state park declared for marine conservation. Best cove for new scuba divers or snorkelers due to the rich and diverse populations of marine life as well as the extensive and beautiful coral reef. This beach is located just past Koko Marina Shopping Center on the way to Sandy Beach. Perfect for sunbathing and picnics, a few hiking trails extend along the ridge overlooking the bay so don’t forget your water! Admission fee is charged, $1 per car parking fee, $5 per person, 13 years and older. Hawai‘i residents, military, and children under 13 are free. Shuttle rides to the beach from the parking lot cost a dollar per person as well. Restrooms, showers and lifeguard facilities are offered here. Perfect beach to explore the rich marine life found in Hawai‘i. Closed on Tuesdays.

RATING: 10/10 (View/Surroundings) 8/10 (Convenience) AUSTIN LARSON / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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18 When beef is kept in large chunks and cooked quickly, it tends to be chewy and generally unpleasant to eat, but TOOTW has mastered the art of keeping meat (startlingly) juicy during rapid cooking. The sweet and savory steak finished with sesame,

TY TANJI Contributing Writer College students’ budget typiccally don’t allow for regular dinners a at Tanaka of Tokyo or Benihana, but a at The One and Only Teppanyaki W Wagon (TOOTW), or Blue Truck T Teppanyaki, just because there’s no flying knives or flipping vegetables in into the chef’s hat doesn’t mean the ffood is of lesser quality.

and griddled onions and zucchini (a toned-down version of that onion volcano teppan chefs usually include in their shows) are made to order, so if you don’t want to wait, call ahead and the chef will have your order hot and ready for pickup in, say, four minutes?

The One and Only Teppanyaki Wagon 810 University Ave., in front of Atherton YMCA/Yogurtland. (808) 389-6808. Mon. to Fri., 3:30 to 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 4 to 8 p.m. $8.

Just like Nana used to make TY TANJI Contributing Writer T Though it smells like and is made from ferm fermented fish, patis, or fish sauce, is as com common in Filipino cooking as soy sauce is in Japanese cuisine, and when cooked it has a distinctive but (oddly) not fishy ta taste.

At Food Trip, a kind, elderly womaan who likes to be called Nana uses patis

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liberally in her dishes, and it lends itself very well to a sauté of chicken thighs, long beans and zucchini in a black bean sauce. Sadly, the pancit, a stir-fry of thin rice noodles, almost completely lacked in flavor and contained just a smattering of vegetables, mostly cabbage.

But the pork guisantes, a tomatoey, garlicky stew of sliced pork, peas and potatoes, is a $5 ticket to Nana’s home kitchen – perfect grandmotherly comfort food that temporarily alleviates the stresses of life.

Simply ‘Ono offers restaurant-quality food for affordable prices M ARK BRISLIN Contributing Writer One good thing about Simply ‘Ono is that the menu varies every day, so each visit is a surprise.

“It changes so you don’t get bored,” said Harris Sukita, coowner of Simply ‘Ono, who draws on his experience working at the Kā hala Hilton for 11 years.

Simply ‘Ono has been around for about 17 years, and has been on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus for about two. The lunchwagon can be found at the Krauss Hall walkway near Dole Street, as well as in the Center for Korean Studies parking lot, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every school day.

Harris said that one of the lunchwagon’s most popular selections is the fresh island fish that is in “overabundance” at the fish market that day, which allows

them to keep the prices down.

“We go through a lot of fish,” Harris said.

When I visited the lunchwagon the fish of the day was Cajun fresh aku (skipjack tuna) at $6.75 for a regular plate and $6 for a mini. I chose brown rice over the other choices of white rice, white or brown garlic rice, and a tossed salad over macaroni salad, three-bean salad or okra.

The portion of brown rice was the equivalent of about three big scoops. The generous serving of fish was nicely cooked with a hint of spiciness from the seasoning, which blended well with the moist, but not oily, fish. The plate could have been stretched into two meals, but the fish was so good I ate it all.

Krauss Hall walkway, and Center for Korean Studies parking lot. (808) 728-0441. www.simplyono.com. Mon. to Fri., 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cash only.

19 TY TANJI Contributing Writer W h e n s o m e o n e a sk s m e wh er e t h e b e st pl ac e for i n s e r t-f o o d-it e m- h e r e i s, I r u n dow n a shor t but de t a i le d me nt a l l i s t of pl ac e s (plura l) I l i k e b e st a nd why, a nd t h e n at t h e e nd s ay t o e a c h t h e i r ow n .

Ga rl ic sh r i mp, t hose butter y l it t le c r ustacea n s t y pica l ly sold f rom weat hered lu nc hwagon s on t he Nor t h Shore, ca n i nc ite a wa r of words w it h bot h sides f iercely defend i ng t hei r favor ite, as “Thei rs is too ga rl ic ky!” is met w it h “Wel l, t hei rs is too oi ly!” From persona l conversat ion s a nd l isten i ng i n on ot hers’, t wo na mes t hat have been ment ioned t he most a re Giova n n i’s a nd Fu m i’s, t houg h Mac ky ’s a nd Honos were r u n ners-up.

It b e c a m e c le a r e a rly o n i n my q ue s t t o d i s c ove r wh at g a r n e r e d t h e s e s h r i mp t r uc k s s uc h loya l f a n s t h at t h e r e wo u ld b e n o ap p e a s -

i n g e it h e r s id e, a s I t a s t e d for my s e l f t h e mer it s a nd dow n fa l l s of t h e i r a r g ume nt s. Yo u s ho u ld do t h e s a me, a l b e it w it h mor e n ap k i n s t h a n I h ad – u n le s s yo u e n j oy g r e a s e a nd g a rl ic u n d e r yo u r f i n g e r n a i l s .

Getting Saucy At Fumi’s, where t he sweet white shrimp are harvested ever y morn ing from aquacult ure lots behind t he truck, a wedge of pineapple accompan ies t he shrimp plates. Even t hough it may not be t here specifically for t his purpose, tak ing a small bite bet ween mout hf uls of shrimp helps to cut t hrough t he abundant butter sauce, which is scrumpt iously salt y and rife wit h sizeable chun k s of garlic, and fine as a meal alone wit h plent y of rice. But past t he 11 pan-fried shells was f lavorless meat t hat could on ly be (somewhat) remedied by punct uring t he shrimp wit h a fork and lett ing t hem soak in t he sauce for a bit.

Who will likely love Fumi’s: people who love to douse their starch in sauce.

Shrimpless option: Fried

pork cutlet (tonkatsu) getting to the meat of it.

Thought to be Hawai‘i’s original shrimp truck, Giovanni’s seems unfazed by competition with newer businesses, probably because of its reassuringly constant long line. Here, the sauce, easier on garlic and lightened with olive oil, clings to the shrimp and serves more as a marinade instead of pooling on the plate, and permeates the meat so that each bite is full of flavor. Though the shrimp were better-cooked than at Fumi’s, I did find several individuals whose vein (digestive tract) still ran along their backsides – but the Giovanni’s fans I know don’t care.

Who w ill l i kely love G i o v a n n i ’s : people who keep t he sh r i mp as t he ma i n at t rac t ion.

Shrimpless option: Garlicsautéed hot dog.

Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck 83 Kamehameha Hwy., next to Kahuku Sugar Mill. (808) 293-1839. Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. $13.

Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp Truck 56-777 Kamehameha Hwy. (808) 2328881. www.fumiskahukushrimp.com.

Daily, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. $12.

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20 August August 25-26 Meet the Activities Council - Get a Promo Pack Campus Center Courtyard 11-12p August 27 Welcome Back Bash Concert Campus Center Courtyard 9p-1a

September HPV Awareness Month September 1 UH Warrior Pep Rally Campus Center Courtyard 11a-1p September 3 Free Movie Campus Center Forum 7p-11p September 10 Free Movie Campus Center Forum 7p-11p September 14 Open Mic & Poetry Night Hemenway Courtyard 7p-9p September 17 Monte Carlo Night Cam-

pus Center Forum 7p-11p September 24 Rockin the Roots Campus Center Courtyard 9p-1a September 28 Bamboo Ridge Literature Reading Campus Center Ballroom 7p-9p

October Breast Cancer Awareness & Student Wellness & Alcohol Awareness Fair October 5 Open Mic & Poetry Night Hemenway Courtyard 7p-9p October 8 - Manoa’s Got Talent Campus Center Ballroom 7p-11p October 11 - National Coming Out Day Campus Center 10a-2p October 14 Free Movie & Bingo Night Campus Center Forum 7p-11p October 19 CDSE Annual Career Fair

Campus Center Ballroom 10a-2p October 22 - $5 Build A Bear & Movie Night Campus Center Ballroom & Forum 7p-11p October 29 - UH Homecoming Fair Bachman Lawn 3p-6p

November Make a Care Package & Support our Troops Campus Center Courtyard November 3 Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration Campus Center Courtyard 11a-12p November 5 Free Movie & Bingo Night Campus Center Forum 7p-11p November 12 Manoa’s Best Dance Crew Campus Center Ballroom 7p-11p November 16 Open Mic & Poetry Night

Hemenway Courtyard 7p-9p November 17 Food Drive-Helping Hands Across America w/Sodexo Campus Center Courtyard 9a-1p November 18 Free Movie Campus Center Forum & Texas Hold ‘Em Campus Center Ballroom 7p-11p November 19 Manoa Laughs Comedy Show 7p Campus Center Ballroom

December December 3 Winter Concert Campus Center Courtyard 9p-1a December 8 Taste of Manoa Campus Center Forum & 2nd Floor 5p-7p December 13 & December 14th Cram Jam Campus Center 2nd & 3rd Floors 6p-11p

Ala Moana Beach Park.

Located just west of Waikīkī beach area. Good for body boarding and surfing. Shaded picnic facilities offered, perfect combination of sand and grassy areas at this beach. Great for playing ultimate frisbee, football, or beach volleyball. Be mindful of the reef area when heading into the water, sharp rocks and wave sets are a little hazardous. Restrooms, showers and lifeguard facilities are all offered here. Perfect beach for those who are active and want to play sports/exercise.

RATING: 9/10 (View/Surroundings) 9/10 (Convenience)

Sandy Beach Park.

When the surf is calm this beach is great for swimming, however when the surf is up this beach can be treacherous due to the shore break and riptide currents. Located just past Hanauma Bay on the road to Makapu‘u. It’s usually very crowded due to the bodysurfing competitions held there almost every weekend. This beach is for experienced swimmers only, but is perfect to come lie down, tan, and enjoy watching the boarders. Bring a cooler, sun shade, and all the friends. Restrooms, showers and lifeguard facilities are all offered here. Perfect beach to relax at and watch competitions. Come early though, because parking is crazy!

RATING: 9/10 (View/Surroundings) 7-8/10 (Convenience)

Alan Davis Beach.

This isn’t exactly a beach, per se, but sometimes after a trip to Makapu’u, jumping off at Alan Davis is a welcome adventure. Located just off Kalaniana‘ole Highway and Kealahou. Park near the hiking trail, follow the dirt path leading to the ocean.

A 10-15 minute walk leads to a beautiful cove area with sparkling cerulean water. A telephone pole jutting out from a rock outcrop allows for a diving board into the water. Bring a bottle of water and your backpack to this beach, no coolers unless you are willing to hike with it. No restrooms, shower or lifeguard facilities are offered here so be prepared. Perfect “beach” to explore with friends, more like an ‘ocean pool’ due to the diving board.

RATING: 10/10 (View/Surroundings) 7-8/10 (Convenience)

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Ala Moana Beach Park is located between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu. This 100-acre park has a wide gold-sand beach that is over a half-mile long.

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RIOs will occassionally set up boots at Campus Center to recruit eager studendts.

DAVIN AOYAGI Managing Editor For students across acrosss the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus looking to o polish their résumés, Registered Iniz dependent Organ Organizations, or RIOs, are an excellent avenue to consider.

The idea behind be b these programs is for students he idea of simply creating a well-craftto look beyond th the th hin about what they desire in an RIO. ed résumé and think de an RIO where the parties are wild Some may consid consider sp pa and excitement sparks at the mention of the organizaher are more into intramural sports tion’s name. Oth Others or choose to rentt ssurf boards, kayaks and tents to try Sti something new. S Still others aim to gain connections by in joining RIOs that interest them and suit their major.

Above all all,, however, we must consider the puric according to the UHM Co-Curricpose of RIOs, whi which, ro ular Activities, Pr Programs and Services Web site, are to a “serve the campuss and greater community by providing develo pm leadership development for students and by promoting community spirit,, activism, public service, and social, ccu recreational, and cultural interaction among UHM stud sstaff.” dents, faculty, and opp po These opportunities are highlighted by several parttic students who participate in RIOs around campus, like He UHM sophomore H Heather Omori.

“Students sshould join RIOs. For one, if you’re ow you to meet new people. It is also a freshman it allo allows u ccan get involved with activities that good because you UH have to offer, aand it looks awesome when going to graduate school,” O Omori said.

Mary-Joy Llaguno, Lla L a sophomore in Circle K Internaha bills itself as “the premiere collegiate tional, a group th that

community service organization,” expressed similar sentiments.

“As an RIO club, we contribute to the campus by getting students involved in extracurricular activities … and give the students on campus a variety of organizations to be a part of,” Llaguno said.

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Reed Dasenbrock weighed in, stating that “extracurricular activities and being involved is a very important marker of being engaged in Mānoa and the community.”

The recommendations around campus seem to be the same: join an RIO, whether it be the Debate Society, Mānoa Mixed Martial Arts or the Xena: Warrior Princess Fan Club, and you’ll meet new people and contribute to campus life. There are 200 RIOs, and it is in a Mānoa student’s best interest to join one - not just for the résumé, but for the experience.

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ASUH members meet with administration to discuss fee increases. ASUH provides the opportunity to kow the ins and outs of the university.

St udent s i nterested i n get t i ng i nvolved on ca mpus a nd st udent gover n ment shou ld con sider joi n i ng t he Assoc iated St udent s of t he Un iversit y of Hawa i‘i. Accord i ng to t he ASUH website, “The Assoc iated St udent s of t he Un iversit y of Hawa i‘i at Mā noa (ASUH) is t he u nderg raduate st udent gover n ment represent i ng a l l f u l l-t i me, c lassi f ied, u nderg raduate st udent s at t he Mā noa Ca mpus. ASUH was c ha r tered by t he Un iversit y of Hawa i‘i Boa rd of Regent s i n 1912 a nd is now i n it s 98t h yea r of ser v i ng a nd represent i ng st udent s.”

ASUH currently has 24 vacancies, with 14 seats being vacant from the College of Arts and Sciences, two from Shidler College of Business, one from College of Education, one from the School of Architecture, one from the School of Pacific and Asian Studies, one from the Hawai’inuiakea School of Hawaii Knowledge, one from the school of Travel Industry Management, one from College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, one from the School of Ocean, Earth Science, and Technology, and one from the College of Health Sciences and Social Welfare.

Students belonging to those schools that are interested in running can stop by the ASUH office during the first week of school and pick up election packets. According to Anna Koethe, ASUH Vice President, “Once they fill out the packets and turn them in by the deadline students will be able to vote for them during the special election period in fall.”

The benefits of joining ASUH include an in-depth knowledge of situations affecting UH Mānoa and the experience of student government.

ASUH OFFICE For more information, students can go to the ASUH office at Campus Center 211A, call ASUH directly at (808) 956-4822, or send an email to asuh@hawaii.edu The office hours for ASUH are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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Best Ways to Meet People Your First Month of College ELLISE A K AZAWA Associate Copy Editor A The first few week of college are w weeks arg gua arguably the best time mee to m meet people: everyone ited to be on campus is exc excited loo okin to make new and looking Her friends. H Here is a list of easy meeet people: p ways to meet

GGet et roommates roommaate If you still haven’t ha figured out where you’re living liviing for the semester, then start looking for f roommates ASAP. If you already have a roommate, get to know him or her! Li ivin with other stuLiving dents is fun and a grea g great way to expand your social network. ““Some Som of my very best friends are people I li ved with my first selived co omm mester in college,” commented senior poavi Jones. litical science major D David

Leave your dorm do door oor open

Don’t be afraid to invite people you’ve just met to your next beach, shopping or cafeteria trip. Chances are, they will bring their new friends as well.

Attend as many orientation activities as possible.

While a scavenger hunt or lecture may seem boring at the time, you never know who you might meet.

Attend your department orientation If your department offers an orientation, attend it. Not only will you meet people that you may be sharing classes with, but you have the chance to start building valuable relationships with professors.

Show up at any CSO or RIO events Chartered Student Organizations (CSOs) and Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) often hold meetings, provide activities or sponsor barbecues during the first few weeks of the semester. In addition to free entertainment and possibly free food, you can meet other students who share your interests.

Spend time in common areas There comes a time during the semester when hiding away in your room or study carrel at the library is the best way to spend your time – but definitely not during the first month.

“Hang out at Campus Center,” offered sophomore microbiology major Peter Chun. “It’s good if you like talking to people,” he continued.

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BOP ORGANIZATIONS Ka Leo o Hawai‘i - www.kaleo.org Ka Lamakua - www.kalamakua.org Hawai‘i Review - www2.hawaii.edu/~hireview

C HRIS M IKESELL Opinions Editor

If you want to be a student writer, seeing your byline in print could be as easy as picking up your campus newspaper.

Who knows, you might even get paid for it.

The UH Mānoa Board of Publications administers three student-run efforts: our college paper, Ka Leo o Hawai‘i; Ka Lamakua, an alternative and creative webzine; and Hawai‘i Review, a student literary journal.

All three scour the campus for volunteer writers, and if you’re willing to write, they’re looking for you.

The semi-annual Hawaii Review accepts manuscript submissions of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, visual art, and translation, up to 10,000 words.

Ka Lamakua looks for magazine-style writing with a progressive or alternative twist, specializing in creativity, the arts, food, music, and performance. There, the focus is on visual content – busting out that point-and-shoot could make a $10 article worth $25 instead.

Ka Leo o Hawai‘i, UH Mānoa’s student newspaper, looks not only for student reporters and columnists but also for copy editors and page designers, who are paid hourly. They publish Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during Fall and Spring semesters and once a week during the summer.

Volunteers writing for Ka Leo and are granted stipends based on how many articles they write, which can range from $5 to $15 based on experience and quality.

And besides giving writers an oppurtunity to get published, Ka Leo, Ka Lamakua, and Hawai‘i Review also hire volunteers to work as editorial staff, many of whom started off as writers.

Their next writer could be you.

F O U R T H I N G S YO U C A N D O T O G E T YOUR FOO T IN THE DOOR 4: Read what you want to write You wouldn’t try to draw Lani Moo without knowing what a cow looked like, so why would you write a magazine or news article without knowing how they’re written?

3: Your editor needs to be your BFF If your editor knows you on a first-name basis and is familiar with what you love to write, it’s more likely that you’ll be the first person she thinks of when she gets a scoop that’s just right for you!

2: Be ready to take criticism Your editor’s job is to make you and your writing look good in print. Sometimes that means editors have to change things. Good editors will take the time to explain to writers why edits happen – good writers will remember why they happened next time they set out to write.

1: Take The First Step A lot of people say they want to become the next great novelist or the next great journalist, but if you don’t get out there and fill out an application, you won’t see it happen!

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The Center for Career Development and Student Employment (CDSE) provides a one-stop shop for students regardless of what they’re looking for, said CDSE director Myrtle Ching-Rappa.

“We can provide them with a full range of services throughout their college career,” Ching-Rappa said.

Career Development assists students when they’re ready to graduate, whereas Student Employment helps students find jobs on and off campus while still in school. Both departments are located in the Office of Student Affairs in Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 212.

“It’s convenient because you’re always here anyway,” said Lindsey Muraoka, a UH Mānoa graduate.

The hiring process for student employment is a lot like the hiring process at any other off-campus business. Students are expected to look for jobs online that interest them, pull and process the referral, get contacts, apply and interview.

Although CDSE will provide guidance to students who need it, processes such as online job searching will teach them to be independent, said external relations manager Jenny Chow.

“We want to prepare students for the real world and have them do things for themselves,” Chow stated.

UH Mānoa graduate Daniel Pascual found his on-campus job as a web administrator for the Service Learning Program by browsing through the UH website.

“The way they have the website designed is easy,” Pascual said. “It takes you through the steps.”

On his own, Pascual was able to find an on-campus job directly related to his major in

information and computer science. Convenience, he said, is the best thing about his job.

Eliminating the commute between school and work is one of the many reasons student employees enjoy on-campus jobs and why others want to find one.

UH Mānoa student Angie Lee said that although she does not work on campus, she would be interested in it.

“It’s more convenient while you’re a student because you’re on campus already and you don’t have to drive anywhere,” said Lee. On-campus departments offer jobs with flexible hours.

Employers know that education comes first and are willing to make special allowances so students can do well in school, Chow said.

That’s what CDSE tells students when they are counseled, said Ching-Rappa. She also recommended that students follow a progressive plan: start work on campus as a student employee and then expand into work within their majors as part of the Cooperative Education Program.

CDSE believes the Cooperative Education Program allows students to gain real-world experience in their majors while still in school. Participating students may benefit by developing a marketable career portfolio, networking with professionals, putting theory into practice and gaining professional skills.

Students can find jobs online by logging on to www.hawaii.edu/ sece/. Once on the website, a UH username and password will be required to check job eligibility. Students can fill job vacancies within any department on campus, not just the department in which they study. Eligibility for job positions depends on student status.

For further information on CDSE, job listings and requirements, visit their new website at www.cdse.hawaii.edu.

Stave off the Freshman 15, stay active up a new hobby and meet new people, all while playing in an organized league.

The fall and spring semesters offer sports ranging from flag football, basketball for all heights, golf, tennis, volleyball and more. Information about sign-up and run dates for intramural sports and other physical fitness activities and programs is available at the Intramural Sports Office in the P.E./Athletic Complex, Room 200 at the start of each semester.

In addition to running organized leagues, the Intramural Sports Office has equipment such as basketballs and tennis rackets available to check out. The Intramural Sports Office is also where students can go to check when recreational facilities are open or to reserve them for group or individual use.

DR AKE ZINTGR AFF Senior Staff Reporter Everyone has heard stories about the dreaded Freshman 15, and for good reason. In most cases, the first year of college is a student’s first experience away from home for an extended period of time.

There is no one to argue that cookies and ice cream are not the breakfast of champions, nor anyone to advise against watching television all day. And with the convenience of an on-campus all-you-can-eat buffet three times daily, the legendary Freshman 15 is easily obtained.

This doesn’t have to be the case, for either an incoming freshman or a super senior looking to become more active; the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has many opportunities for those seeking to lead an active lifestyle.

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Another program offered by UH is the Leisure Center, located in Hemenway Hall, Room 101. The Leisure Center offers students a chance to sign up for a variety of activities, including guitar lessons, yoga and hula.

The Leisure Center is also available to rent out tents, surf boards, kayaks and hiking gear.

Prices can be found on their website.

Wit h a l l t he prog ra m s t hat UH has to offer, stay i ng ac t ive is not a c ha l lenge. Whet her you a re t r y i ng to avoid t he dreaded Freshma n 15, look i ng for a l it t le more exc itement, or just somet h i ng to do, a f u n ac t iv it y is never fa r away.

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UHM also offers an on-campus fitness center that is open seven days a week. Located right under the ticket office of the Stan Sheriff Center, the fitness center is equipped with gear, from treadmills and elliptical machines to free weights and cable weights.

The gym is free for students with a validated UH ID, and the only other requirements are a workout towel and appropriate dress.

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Kickoff for the 2010 Warrior football team’s season opener is at 5 p.m. on Sept. 2, but the Aloha Stadium parking lots will be filled with tailgating fans several hours before the game begins.

The lower Hālawa parking lots open early, providing fans with ample time to tailgate, enjoy their food and spend quality time with family and friends before the game.

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Brandon Amano, a UH fitents,” Amano said at a UH tailgate nance major, is a highly experilast season. “I don’t think I have enced tailgater.

“I have always tailgated. If UH ever missed a UH game in the last is playing at Aloha Stadium, you 15 years I have been going.”

Amano and his friends have can find me in the lower Hālawa parking lot with the grill and planned tailgate parties for each

UH home game, coordinating with one another to decide who will bring what food.

“We have all kinds of food when we tailgate. We make sure we have enough rice, because you can’t have a tailgate without rice,” Amano said.

They also bring poke, other pūpū to grill, and beer – which they consider a necessity.

“We buy most of the food prior to the game, but we do grill some of it at the game, like steak, chicken and shrimp,” Amano said. “If a grill isn’t involved, it takes away from the tailgating experience.”

Aside from cooking and eating, Amano said they spend their time talking story.

“The main thing is to make sure everyone is having fun and enjoying all the food,” he said.

“It’s also a great time to catch up with each other and see how everyone is doing.”

M ARIANA MONASI Staff Reporter With a college student’s budget in this economy, it’s important to know the discounted ticket prices offered to University of Hawaiʻi students at the school’s athletic events.

Here is how you can cheer for your UH teams while saving money.

Football, men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, and baseball are the only UHM sports that have entrance fees for students.

As soon as you have paid for tuition, housing, and fees, you should head over to Campus Center to validate your student ID, which you need to get student-priced tickets.

You may also want to figure out if you plan on attending a sport regularly, or only once or twice, because there are indi-

vidual and season ticket prices.

If you decide to go with season tickets, look into joining the Mānoa Maniacs, the official UH student spirit group.

Students that purchase a Mānoa Maniacs season ticket package receive a reserved seat for all regular season home games (excluding conference tournaments or postseason games) in the respective sport, and exclusive access to Mānoa Maniacs promotional activities.

If you want to buy season or individual tickets ahead of time you can log onto www. etickethawaii.com/student-info.html or go to the Stan Sheriff Center box office.

You can also buy your tickets at the door of the Stan Sheriff Center, Aloha Stadium and Les Murakami Stadium.

Ticket office: (808) 944-2697 or uhtic@hawaii.edu.

NICK WEBSTER Ka Leo Public Relations After the adjustment to college ge lifee has commenced and hanging outt at thee as gotgottdorm every weekend night has ome of o ten stale, you may want to do some g high h the things you used to do during own for fo or school, or maybe just go out to town someethe night. Luckily, there is alwayss something to do at night in Honolulu, even if the club scene is not for you.

Still want to catch the latest moviess evlocatted at ery Friday night? Ward Theatre iss located wn fro om Ala the heart of Ward Center, just down from Moana Shopping Center. Parking iss free and unusua ally plenless a Twilight movie is premiering,, usually st screens, tiful. Ward not only hosts Hawai‘i’ss mos most ecamee the home with 16 of them, but also recently became opeening of the of the state’s largest screen with thee opening ily sh hows the latTitan TX cinema. Titan TX primarily shows cking g leather seats est 3-D films, and also features rocking eriencce. Be sure to to complete the movie-going experience.

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cas international superstars like Utada Hikaru grace Pipeline’s stage. The bigcases ge the band, the sooner tickets sell out and the sooner you should grab some, g ger w which can be picked up at Campus Center. Other concert venues include the B Blaisdell Concert Hall, the Waikīkī Shell, and The Loft in Chinatown, however th latest and greatest typically end up playing their shows at Pipeline. the For the pool sharks and arcade junkies, there’s Hawaiian Brian’s located ju a walk away from campus on Kapi‘olani Boulevard. “Brian’s”, as it is simply just ca called by locals, is the premier pool hall on the island, but also boasts ping-pong ttab and an arcade complete with modern games such as Dance Dance Revotables llut lution and Time Crisis, alongside arcade classics like skeeball and air hockey.

Bri B Brian’s is the perfect spot late at night when everything else has closed, as it’s op pe until 2 a.m. on the weekends. If you drive, parking is validated and costs open u only $1.25 for your entire night. you

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Pro-tip: bring a mix of both sexes along with you, since girls will generally enhance the mood by shrieking a lot and sometimes strengthen the resolve of the boys to keep going as well.

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Graphic Illustration by Will Caron WILL CARON Editor-in-Chief It’s a Friday night and you and your friends are broke and bored. Now is the perfect time for ghost hunting.

Ghost hunting is a bit of a misleading name for this pastime: no, you wont have to worry about crossing streams or capturing and containing ghosts in a nuclear holding cell. You will have to worry about what to bring, who to bring and where to go in order to encounter the spirits and strange phenomena of eastern O‘ahu.

So, you can stay inside and play Modern Warfare 2 again, or you can get up and go on a terrifying and insanely fun adventure, and I’ll tell you how.

What to bring This depends on exactly where you’re going. Here are a few of the basics: a flashlight (duh), though you may want to try and use this as little as possible to increase the sense of ex-

citement and fear. Next, jeans that can get dirty, shoes that can get dirty and that you can run away screaming in, and a camera with video-recording capabilities. Naturally, if the weather is iffy, bring a jacket, hat, or maybe even a poncho.

Who to bring This can be even more important than the location, since bringing the wrong person can ruin the mood. Additionally, you’ll need to think about how many friends to bring, which can be just as important. Too many friends and none of you will be scared; not enough and you might not be able to get to the end of the road without running away. You’ll want to bring friends that are easygoing, ready to walk or hike a good distance without complaining, and have a good sense of humor so that when you sneak up from behind and grab them, they’ll laugh with you after they scream instead

Now we get to the fun part where to go. A good beginning for the inexperienced is to visit one of the numerous cemeteries in Honolulu. The first thing to remember about cemeteries is that there are dead people buried beneath you (obviously), but this means you must remain respectful at all times. Stay on the paths provided to visitors and try not to curse or be too noisy.

The main danger in cemeteries is angering a ghost and having it stick to you. This means you’ll bring the ghost home with you, and it will not be happy “living” in your house.

The Makiki Cemetery located at the top of Pensacola Avenue is small and tucked

in between apartment buildings. It might seem too close to civilization to be scary, but to the contrary, the ominous silhouettes of the towering apartment buildings, as well as the strange glow of street lights mixed with the grungy atmosphere of a town rich in violent ghost history, make this cemetery a scary - but not too terrifying, beginning for a ghost-hunting night.

The Mānoa Chinese Cemetery located at the split between E. Mānoa Road and Old E. Mānoa Road is a favorite for UH students because of its proximity to campus. Personally, I find this cemetery to be more relaxing than scary, although it’s definitely worth checking out at least once.

The sculptures and the statueguarded archway at the top can be a bit creepy. This one will likely require a jacket or poncho as it’s prone to sudden rain showers.

Last, but not least, are the cemeteries on Nu‘uanu Ave.

The O‘ahu Cemetery is a western-style graveyard and the Kukui Mortuary is a Chinesestyle cemetery. Located across the street from one another, they provide a double dose of fear. The O‘ahu Cemetery is a dark, gloomy place complete with mausoleums and intricate headstones. Sometimes the gate is closed and locked, but if it is, turn your attention to the Kukui Mortuary. The access road near the under-construction apartment building makes it easy to get into, but once you’re there, you may find yourself wishing you weren’t. The rows and rows of polished black grave markers gleam with the reflected light of your flashlight, inducing imagined Chinese fireballs for a terrifying effect. The sound of the nearby stream plays tricks on your mind, causing you to habitually check over your shoulder. Finally, the immense pagoda that seems to loom out of the streambed and See Ghost Hunting page 33

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The Manoa Chinese Cemetery is the largest and oldest Chinese cemetery in Hawai‘i. out of a nightmare. Both can be reached by a staircase at the bottom of the access road. Dare your friends to touch the pagoda entrance or walk across the shrine bridge and see who the real chickens are.

Once you’ve graduated from cemeteries, the next thing is to visit the numerous haunted spots and just plain creepy venues of the town. The upside of these places is that there are simply

Out-of-town adventures If you’re willing to drive up into the rainy Ko‘olau mountains, one of the most famous ghost-hunting sites awaits you: Morgan’s Corner. Located at the hairpin turn along the Nu‘uanu Pali Dr. the site is named for the large mansion overlooking it that once belonged to a Dr. Morgan.

Although the urban legend involves a young couple, a stalled car, and a murder involving the boyfriend being strung up in a tree by his feet, the actual event that gave the location its infamy was the murder of Therese Wilder in her home by two escaped convicts in 1948. The Wilder home no longer exists and is now a gated community, but the spot still resonates with fear, sorrow and anger.

A bit further along the road, you will come across a tree at the entrance to the Judd Memorial trail which leads to

the Jackass Ginger Pool. Even though it may be nothing more than a legend, this tree and the story of the boy who was hung from it still inspire fear. When you drive past these two sites, turning off your engine and getting out of your car to look around is a true test of bravery. If you can manage to stave off terror long enough, sit under the tree and look up into its branches, but be warned - you may need counseling afterwards.

Keep driving across the Pali Highway and you’ll find yourself on the Windward side of the island. At the bottom of the Pali Highway, right before the intersection with Kamehameha Highway, you can make a left-hand turn across the highway onto the now defunct half of Auloa Road. After pulling onto the road, you’ll be forced to stop only a short way up by large barricades and a metal fence that now block the road. This is the strangly named New Morgan’s Corner. It is unclear whether this name is derived from confusion as to where Morgan’s Corner is located or if, for Windward residents, this is their manifestation of one of the most infamous ghost spots on the island. One thing is certain - it’s equally as scary as the true Morgan’s Corner. Unlike the Nu‘uanu spot, the windward location is truly isolated. Once you cross the barricade and the fence and venture along the rundown, blocked-off road, you will be completely engulfed in the jungle and the darkness with no trace of houses or civilization.

Though Mrs. Wilder’s spirit certainly doesn’t reside here, one rumor suggests that, when Auloa Road was still open and connected to Kianaola Road, a military man kidnapped two 13-yearold girls and brought them there. Under the Pali Highway bridges, the girls ran and one was shot dead. Though the murder case is true, the exact spot of the tragedy is unknown. New Morgan’s Corner also has a tree similar to the one at the Judd Trail, again located at a hairpin turn overlooking the Pali golf course, leading some people to speculate that the legend of the boy hung from his feet actually happened here.

For the truly brave, try making it past the tree all the way to the cliff-wall of the Pali Highway. As the traffic lights from 30 feet above you gleam eerily, dare to touch the cliff wall with your back to the tree. Close your eyes, count to 10 and pray nothing grabs you from behind.

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less ghosts to potentially anger. On the other hand, the ghosts that do reside in these places are generally already angry, exactly because they aren’t in a cemetery. Add the fear of the dark and unknown as well as the danger of the occasional night-marcher trail and you’re in for a terrifying night.

For the uninitiated, night-marchers are the spirits of Native Hawaiian warriors that descend from the mountains to march along traditional paths

toward the sea. Residents of houses that lie along night-marcher trails often report strange torch-like lights heading for their homes, the sounds of drums and even a suffocating feeling as they try to sleep.

At the back of Mānoa on Wa‘aloa Way (just off of Mānoa Road) you’ll find a footbridge that leads to a trail into the jungle.

This is Seven Bridges. Little is known about what exactly haunts this spot and causes the bizarre phenomena that occur here, though the majority of the rumors allege that the trail was once a night-marcher path. The power of the night-marchers may account for what makes Seven Bridges famous. After walking up the trail into the forest, you should have crossed (you guessed it): seven bridges. On the way back down, even recounting the last bridge, you will cross only six. The vanishing bridge alone is enough to make the hairs on your neck stand up. Though not malevolent spirits, night-marchers are said to be extremely proud of their warrior heritage making them extremely dangerous.

If you hear the sound of drums or catch a glimpse of flickering torch-light while on this trail, it is rumored that there is only one way to prevent the proud spirits from killing for trespassing on their trail. You must remove all of your clothes, bow with your head touching the ground and do not move until the sound of the drums has dissipated completely. This show of extreme humility alledgedly appeases the warriors, allowing you to leave unharmed.

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