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Jan. 1 was a day full of fresh hope and opportunity, and for many same-sex couples, it was the beginning of a legalized lifetime commitment in a civil union.

“At midnight a lot of people were entering information in to try to get a civil union,” said Tambry Young of Citizens for Equal Rights.

The civil unions law, named Act 1, grants couples who enter into a civil union, whether they be of the same or opposite sex, the same rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities as married couples in the state of Hawai‘i. The law was signed on Feb. 23, 2011, by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, and went into effect the first day of 2012.

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The Emmanuel Temple House of Praise in Wahiawā and the Lighthouse Outreach Center Assembly of God in Waipahu claimed that their rights are being violated because of fines and penalties they may face for not allowing couples of the same sex to have civil union ceremo nies on their property.

Churches are not forced to

Four couples publicly celebrated Act 1 with a gathering on the night of Dec. 31. Shortly after the clock struck midnight, the couples were licensed and engaged in a ceremony to legally enter into a union.

The couples taking part in this particular event received the fi rst, third, hi d fourth, f h and d sixth i h civil i il union i licenses in the state of Hawai‘i.

“Everything has been really positive, besides the things you read in blogs and Facebook. It was a really good event,” said Young.

However, the law was not without opposition. On Dec. 28, four days before the law would go into effect, two O‘ahu churches filed a lawsuit to block the law.

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perform the ceremonies; however, denying any couple the right to t gett married i d on church h h property that is rented to the public could open churches up to lawsuits over discrimination. The request for a restraining order was unsuccessful, and the law went into effect as planned.

The legal difference be tween a civil union and a marriage for same-sex couples in Hawai‘i is due to differences

between state stat and federal law.

A marriage and a civil union are essentially essential the same within Hawai‘i. But civil unions are not recognized at a the federal level, so couples receive no rights within national nation jurisdiction.

Hawai‘i is i the fi fth state to pass a law allowing civil unions, al along with Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey and Rhode Island.

Other states have taken it a step further, granting same-sex margran riage to cou couples in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, VerConne mont, New Ne Hampshire, New York, the District of Columbia and C California (although California has discontinued issuing marriage licenses for m same-sex couples at present).

Connecticut, Vermont and In Conne same-sex New Hampshire, Ham marriage has replaced an initial civil union law. law When as asked if she thought would eventually follow Hawai‘i woul this lead and legalize same-sex Young replied, “It marriage, Y would take tthe legislature redemarriage. I think the state fi ning marria they could have done. has done all th If the state allotted same-sex marriage rights, i i h we would still be in the same situation. In order to reach marriage equality, we have to go after the constitution.”

She added that Citizens for Equal Rights believes that marriage equality will be achieved in the future, and it, along with other LGBT organizations within the community, are united in continuing to work toward that.

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Our university has not, and now the University of Hawai‘i .xxx address is up for sale on ebay. A person going by the web alias “chrisasaur” posted the UniversityOfHawaii.xxx website address for sale with a starting bid of $100,000 on Jan. 8. So far, no one has bid on this address.

“That is so weird. Who would actually target UH?” said Chris Lau, a sophomore majoring in business. “I think UH should at least notify students and faculty so people can be prepared.”

Registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else is called “cybersquatting,” and it appears that UH

has become the victim of it.

“In a way, I do care because when you show young siblings our website, they might go to the wrong website, thinking it’s an educational site,” said Lau. ICM Registry is the exclusive manager of .xxx names and sells them through a dozen middleman companies for an average of $100 a year. Internet domain group Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers approved the .xxx domain in early 2011; ICM Registry originally submit-

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When Internet addresses ending with .xxx joined the .coms, .nets and .orgs in early December of 2011, brand-conscious universities and colleges bought them up to preserve their reputations.

The purchases are part of a trend in which companies and universities are paying to avoid inadvertently becoming linked with pornographic websites, and also to keep them out of the hands of cybersquatters.

Some universities have even purchased multiple versions of their names ending in .xxx; Texas A&M bought 15 versions, and West Virginia University bought 18 versions. These university leaders said they work hard to present a positive image of their schools, and don’t want potential students, donors or anyone else typing in an address thinking they’ll get campus scenes – and instead finding pornography.

“I am not computer savvy, so I didn’t know anything about this .xxx website, but I am surprised no one complained,” said Aya Ueda, a junior majoring in Hawaiian Studies. “I think both the university and students should be aware of this situation.”

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Features

Jailbreaking unchain your device A NTONIO L AMB Staff Writer

Do you own an Apple product?

If so, it has probably helped you by keeping your contacts organized and allowing you to stay connected to friends and work. But have you ever stopped to wonder what more you can get out of your device?

Handheld computing has come a long way this decade, and

leaving many users frustrated because it forces them to upgrade.

A team of hackers is currently working diligently to bring Siri to older devices so everyone can enjoy the feature without ponying up to Apple. Hackers have also created tools and applications that will make it easier than ever to hack your device. Even if you’re not techsavvy, as long as you have a computer, the programs will guide you

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the current-generation devices have enough processing power to rival old desktop computers.

But in spite of this progress, most consumers never truly tap into the immense computing power of their devices.

The iPhone 4 and the 4S boast multiple processors and tons of memory. They are behemoth handheld machines, but unless you know a thing or two about hacking, the devices will never reach their full potential because of Apple’s tight control over the hardware.

Apple places software restrictions in order to artificially manipulate their market. Their strategy forces users to upgrade to newer models to obtain features that the previous model of the phone is more than capable of running. For example, the Siri voice assistant that comes with the iPhone 4S is the only selling point of that device because apart from a slightly better camera and marginally faster processor, it is the same phone.

Even though Apple won’t admit it, the program runs fi ne on the iPhone 4 and 3GS. Not publicizing this fact drives up sales for the 4S, because it segments the market.

But setting artificial limits on the hardware is arguably unethical,

through the steps so you can start getting the most out of your iPhone.

The best part is that all of this is legal. Under a ruling made in 2008, the Supreme Court created an exemption in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act for jailbreaking and unlocking. This seems to indicate that as a consumer, you have the right to use the hardware you paid for however you want.

There are some inherent risks that come with unbounded freedom, but as long as you don’t blindly modify system files, you won’t have to worry. iPhone hacking is actually quite stable, and if anything goes wrong, you can always safely restore your device from iTunes. By exploiting the hardware and software of the iPhone, you can remove limitations and install essentially anything you want from newer models.

Go to kaleo.org to see a YouTube video that demonstrates some of the features you can obtain by hacking your device, such as custom themes, more user-friendly menus, media apps that bypass Apple’s iTunes program, Nintendo emulators, and much more. If you’re ready to free your device, search for the following programs: redsn0w (if you’re a Mac user) and sn0wbreeze (if you’re a Windows user).

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F I F T H A N N UA L B O L LY WO O D F I L M F E S T I VA L The Honolulu Academy of Arts presents three weeks of classic Bollywood fi lms of every genre, from romance to an acclaimed documentary. The event kicks off with an opening-night reception on Jan. 14 with a movie screening and Indian food available for purchase. Buy a festival fl ash pass online to screen multiple movies at discounted rates.

When: Saturday, Jan. 14; 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

(Opening reception) Where: Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St. Cost: $15 per fi lm ($12 for museum members); Purchase 7 movies for $60 ($48 for museum members).

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G O D O F C A R N AG E Mānoa Valley Theater presents the Tony Award-winning comedic drama “God of Carnage.” The play tells the story of two pairs of parents and how a civilized argument digresses to adolescent-like behavior. The play will run until Jan. 29.

Where: Mānoa Valley Theatre, 2833 E. Mānoa Rd. When: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 4 p.m.

Cost: $15 for ages 25 and under, $30 for adults Contact: www.manoavalleytheatre.com

N E W S H A N G H A I C I RC U S View the gravity-defying spectacle including traditional dragon dancers, plate

spinners and more. The 2012 Shanghai Circus features daring performers from the People’s Republic of China. The circus runs this weekend with fi ve shows.

Where: Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. When: Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $25-$40 Contact: 808-528-0506 or www.hawaiitheatre.com

WA I M E A VA L L E Y K A N I K A P I L A This Hawaiian music jam session celebrates and promotes Hawai‘i’s traditional music and passing music appreciation down from one generation to the next.

Where: Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy.

When: Sunday, Jan. 15; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

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“F R A I DAY DA T U R T E E N T H ” Join reggae-rock band Pimpbot as it performs acoustic versions of some of its greatest hits. With band members comprised of alumni from both the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and Berklee College of Music, Pimpbot hopes to further the thriving underground music scene. The event will also feature Busekrus and Awry By Design.

Where: Station Bar and Lounge, 1726 Kapi‘olani Blvd.

When: Friday, Jan. 13; 8 p.m.

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Based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré, the movie is an espionage thriller set at the height of the Cold War. The story revolves around George Smiley, a senior officer in British Intelligence forced into retirement with Control, his mentor and section chief, after a mission goes awry. Soon after, Control dies and information comes to light that there is a traitor within the “Circus” (the highest level of the intelligence service). Smiley is reinstated to hunt the mole.

With this premise forming the backbone of the story, events are told out of chronological order, crisscrossing between past and present. Flashbacks are given in detail, showing how easily the ghosts of memory can haunt us in the present – and throw off suspicions as

to the identity of the mole. An old cohort of Smiley’s tells him during the investigation, “If it’s bad, don’t come back. I want to remember you all as you were.” The poignancy of this bit of dialogue caught me.

Swedish filmmaker Tomas Alfredson, known for his vampire thriller “Let the Right One In,” delivers another film brimming with tension.

He displays confidence in the art of the slow burn, never prematurely cutting away from a scene, allowing the film to move with the rhythm and precision of a high-stakes game of chess. Accompanied with the cinematography of Hoyte van Hoytema and punctuated by Alberto Iglesias’ understated score, the film feels less like a period piece and more like a film transported from the ’70s, capturing the intensity of the era.

Matching the superb direction is an all-star cast headlined by Gary Oldman and some of Britain’s finest and up-and-coming actors such as John Hurt and Tom Hardy. Although Hurt has little screen time, his character, Control, makes his presence known throughout the

film as the bearer of a classic, more prideful era of the Circus. Oldman’s chameleon-like proficiency is on full display here as Smiley, burying himself in an exceptionally understated performance as a man of quiet fury, an old predator waiting for the precise moment to strike.

At points he even appears to be channeling elements of Hurt, demonstrating the character’s place as student and successor to Control.

Hardy also brings his A game as “scalp hunter” Ricki Tarr, a field agent who finds himself becoming involved with an informant, haunted by his broken promises and determined to make them right. Another actor of note is Benedict Cumberbatch portraying Peter Guillam, a junior officer in the Circus and Smiley’s protégé.

For fans of the gritty British dramas of the ’70s, I highly recommend that you see this film. The performances and directing come together to create a suspenseful thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” is an amazing film to start off the year.

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Spring-inspired eats A PRIL WILLIAMS Contributing Writer

W elcome to a new year, a new semester and a new you.

What better time to commit to fresh, healthy eating habits?

O‘ahu offers beautiful scenery, a great climate and some of the best produce grown in a tropical area. Bring in the spring with a few recipes that promise a bright beginning for not only your palate, but your waistline as well.

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Coconut peanut lettuce wraps (2 servings, about 500 cal. per serving) 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut fl akes 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons sliced green onion 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 lettuce leaves Pinch of sea salt and pepper This dish can handle any spring snack attack after a hot day in class.

Start by mixing the peanut butter and soy sauce together. Toss this dressing with the coconut fl akes, green onion and chopped cilantro.

Finish with a kiss of lime juice and a sprinkle of salt to taste. Then scoop 2-3 tablespoons of the fresh, fragrant mixture into a cleaned lettuce leaf, wrap and enjoy.

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Blueberry Banana Parfait (1 serving, about 300 cal. per serving) 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 small banana 2 teaspoons honey 1/8 cup granola 6 ounces plain yogurt (mix in a bit of vanilla extract or fresh chopped ginger if you’re feeling fancy)

Papaya Salsa (2 servings, about 35 cal. per serving) 1/2 medium papaya, cubed 1/8 cup sliced green onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar Pinch of sea salt The best part about this dish is its simplicity – just put the papaya, green onion, cilantro and ginger powder in a bowl and gently toss together. To fi nish, add lemon juice, seasoned rice vinegar and a bit of salt. This sweet and tangy dish makes a great salad topper, can add fl avor to a fi llet of baked fish or tofu, or can simply go with baked tortilla chips.

This dish can make a great breakfast, quick snack or fancy dessert.

Make sure you don’t cut the bananas until right before use because they will oxidize and turn brown. Start by putting your sliced bananas into your dish of choice, then add a bit of honey and granola. Add the plain yogurt and top with blueberries and the rest of the granola. Finish with a drizzle of honey. Let the dish sit for a few minutes for the berries to melt and meld with the honey.

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A NALIESE DANNER Staff Writer Spring brings lots of exciting changes for ever yone – sunnier weather, longer days, f lowers blooming, new classes and goals, and the anticipation of Spring Break. In addition to being a more relaxed and beautiful season, spring is also known as the season of love.

It’s a popular belief that spring is the designated season for falling in love for scientiďŹ c reasons. The exposed skin of girls in sundresses and guys in shorts provides visual stimulation that draws people to each other. Furthermore, many scientiďŹ c claims blame the higher amounts of dopamine circulating throughout our brains for the urge to ďŹ nd someone new and get busy.

While these arguments are compelling, I think that spring facilitates new love for other reasons. Over the holidays we are surrounded by family and loved ones, and an emphasis is placed on the importance of love and relationships in our lives. This causes us to evaluate the close relationships (or lack thereof) in our lives and drives us to reach out to those we care about. Many changes are made in our relationships after the holidays because we prioritize what is most important and consciously choose to drop what isn’t.

Ultimately, the holiday season culminates with New Year’s, paving the road for spring with new resolutions and intentions to start fresh in various areas of our lives. New Year’s traditions lead us to reect on the previous year, and as we realize how fast it all went by, we vow to not make the same mistakes in 2012. The new year makes us more willing to take risks for love and make bold moves that we were too hesitant to make in 2011.

Spring is a stimulating time that undoubtedly brings about the joys of love in one way or another. I hope seekers will take advantage of the seasonal pull and go for the love they’ve been yearning for.

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The vast majority of the violations are due to money. Violations lead to the fi ring of staff. Frequently we see schools slapped with heavy fi nes or embarrassing sanctions. Money is moving in a way it should not be, as dictated by the NCA A’s rules. Most commonly, we will hear of athletes who are attempting to supplement their scholarships with some additional pocket change, either by receiving gifts or services that can be monetized.

The old adage “follow the money” perfectly describes the complex web of partnerships and heavily invested corporations in the world of college football and basketball. Most profitable are the broadcasting rights and apparel contracts, which often times exceed similar contracts in professional sports.

It is futile to attempt to draft a solution to the current quagmire that engulfs college football and basketball. But certainly, one giant leap in the right direction would be to offer students their share of the business operation that is college athletics. The addition of money into the equation better prepares student athletes for life after college better than any thinly veiled scholarship that comes jam-packed with hundreds of confusing money-related rules.

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College launches careers for many young adults. The number one factor considered by aspiring students is the cost associated with pursuing a degree. But there are many students, whom the NCA A calls student athletes, who differ significantly from their peers.

The fi rst clarifi cation must be that football and basketball are unique when compared to all other college sports, including hockey and baseball. Basketball and football offer no minor league, whereas baseball and hockey both offer a minor league. All other collegiate sports, ranging from water polo to wrestling, are entirely amateur sports because these activities offer no professional track, other than possibly qualifying for the Olympics.

The main argument for paying student athletes is focused on football and basketball because many of these athletes aspire to enter the NFL or NBA. The recruiting efforts and hefty budgets associated with these two sports speaks volumes about how universities prioritize moneymaking sports. In fact, colleges long ago began to take actions to further monetize football and basketball operations.

Football and basketball players are unofficial ambassadors for a university. Student athletes are the face of their sport, and they are the number-one reason why

tickets and merchandise are sold – and thus big revenue is generated.

And still, these students receive no compensation other than a few limited athletic scholarships. Numerous studies have shown that even these generous scholarships don’t cover all the expenses associated with attending college.

The greatest barrier is the NCA A, a regulatory body and overlord for college athletics.

Over the years, big-name college programs have built strong traditions and powerful reputations both in football and basketball.

But the NCA A has gradually introduced more rules and regulations that strip universities of more and more autonomy. The end result is that schools are obligated to become more creative and cunning in sustaining success – or at the very least, preventing athletics departments from losing money.

On the student level, many athletes see that their jerseys sell by the hundreds. And yet they receive no royalties, in stark contrast to their role models who play in the NBA or NFL. If athletes so much as receive a free lunch, free clothing, or free transportation, or if athletes were to sell their own merchandise for a personal profit, they would be breaking cornerstone rules of the NCA A. Looking only at the rate and quantity of scandals breaking in the news, it is easy to see that rules are broken and ethics are compromised or entirely disregarded all the time. Even more discomforting is that those scan-

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Rainbow Wahine open WAC play JOEY R AMIREZ Associate Sports Editor Despite having played more games than any other team in the conference, the Rainbow Wahine basketball team remains rather untested on the road. Having played only two games away from the Stan Sheriff Center, this week’s trip to San Jose, Calif., will test Hawai‘i’s response to hostile territory.

SHAKING OFF THE DUST Not only does UH (5-10) face the distraction of embarking on just its second road trip of the season (both previous games were played consecutively in New York), they also must deal with the fact that it will be their fi rst game of any kind since 2011.

Though the two weeks in between games could allow a lack of focus, head coach Dana TakaharaDias assured fans that her team has taken advantage of this break.

“We feel that we are excited, anxious and ready to go,” TakaharaDias said. “It works in our advantage that we were able to iron out some things and make sure that we get a really good two weeks of practice before our WAC opener.”

AT WA R W I T H T H E S PA R TA N S First up will be San Jose State.

The Spartans (5 -10) have won back-to-back road games against Southern Utah and Utah Valley, yet should be an equal opponent for the Rainbow Wahine. “ We make no excuses,” Takahara-Dias said. “ We expect to play the best that we can against a formidable opponent and we feel good. We feel ver y confident going in, and we’re excited.”

In the bigger picture, Hawai‘i has had San Jose State’s number. The ’Bows hold a 41-14 series lead over SJSU and will look to improve after splitting the season series last year.

Sophomore guard Kanisha Bello said, “I feel that if we just execute [on] what we have to do and follow our game plan, we’ll come out with a win.”

On the other end of the court, the Spartans are led by senior Brittany Johnson. The starting forward leads the team with 19.3 points per game and manages to average 8.1 rebounds per game as well.

As for the rest of the WAC season, Hawai‘i will look to depart from the conference as champions.

“I’m ready to just show people what our team is like this year,” freshman guard Alissa Campanero said.

The time is now for the Rainbow Wahine to show the WAC not only what their team is like, but what Hawai‘i is like – again.

Cheer heads to nationals It’s crunch time for the University of Hawai‘i Cheerleading Squad. The group responsible for pumping up the teams and crowds at UH events will be traveling to Orlando, Fla., for the 2012 Universal Cheerleaders Association College Cheerleading National Championships. The team, which finished seventh last season, is pumped up and ready to build on last season’s success.

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Sophomore guard Sydney Haydel and the Rainbow Wahine will head to San Jose, Calif., for their WAC opener tomorrow.

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