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Occupy Honolulu: Local activists emulate Occupy Wall Street protests
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A group of approximately 50 Occupy Honolulu protestors met downtown yesterday to discuss plans for continuing their protest. EMI A IKO Associate News Editor
Outraged by the management of the U.S. political and fi nancial system, protesters refering to themselves as “the 99 percent” gathered over the weekend to demand change from the top 1 percent of wealthy Americans. “We want to make sure that we have our freedom and be accountable for our own choices,”
said Jeremy Ornellas, an organic farmer from Wahiawā. “If government is not fi ghting for us and bankers are not [acting] in our interest, then who is? The 99 percent is. That is who we are.” Occupy Honolulu (formerly known as Occupy O‘ahu), a protest inspired by the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City, began on the corner of Hotel Street and Bethel Street in downtown Honolulu last Friday after-
noon. About a dozen supporters showed up with hand-drawn posters declaring “We are the 99 percent.” On Saturday, their numbers increased to about 30. More than 20 days ago, the Occupy Wall Street protests began in New York to demonstrate against income inequality, corporate greed and other social issues. Although the protesters’ individual causes range from radical changes in politics to awareness
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of social inequality, the movement is spreading across the nation and gaining numbers. Some refer to this movement as “The Arab Spring of the United States.” A week after the protest began on Wall Street, a supporter from Hawai‘i launched a Facebook page called “Occupy O‘ahu” to share information and thoughts about Occupy Wall Street on a more local See ‘Represent,’ page 3
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has given a $1.5 million federal grant to help bring health services to the homeless. The three-year grant was given to Hawai‘i’s Institute for Human Services which, in conjunction with the John A. Burns School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, plans on putting physicians in-training on the street to help assess the health needs of local homeless people. The outreach missions will now also include psychiatric care. JA BSOM has been working with the homeless since 2005 through a program called the Homeless Outreach and Medical Education Project, or H.O.M.E Project. “The H.O.M.E. Project holds a clinic once a month for people who are still out on the streets,
and goes out to beaches and parks twice a year,” said Aashish Hemrajani in an email. Hemrajani is a graduate student studying medical anthropology whose research focuses on the interactions between the medical students and homeless people at the Hawai‘i H.O.M.E Project and JABSOM. According to Hemrajani, the program helps homeless people get medical assistance they would not receive otherwise, and the students gain experience by working with real people. The clinics are run by volunteers, one attending physician and the medical students. “The clinics are situated in transitional shelters which allow residents to stay for up to two years; this provides a space for both students and shelter residents to develop durative relationships that foster empathy and can help break down stereotypes and prejudices,” he said. Hawai‘i’s treatment of the homeless has been in the public
eye particularly due to the AsiaPacifi c Economic Cooperation, being hosted in Honolulu this November. Hawai‘i has the thirdhighest ratio of homeless people to residents in the U.S. On May 18, Gov. Neil Abercrombie outlined a 90-day plan to deal with homeless people. The nine-point plan aimed to fi nd homeless people more permanent housing, and included a controversial fi nal point that involved stopping churches and other organizations from feeding the homeless. “The governor has said that the plans to remove homeless people from the streets, parks and beaches have nothing to do with APEC,” said Hemrajani. “I think that the important question to ask ourselves deals with why we are drawing this connection. If the presence of homeless people during an economic conference concerns us, perhaps this refl ects underlying insecurities about our economic system.”
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level. Now, the supporters turned those thoughts into action. At the corner of Hotel Street and Bethel Street is a park named after Sun Yat-sen (formerly Chinatown Gateway Park), a political leader and symbolic fi gure for Chinese revolutionaries. “A mysterious founder of Occupy O‘ahu chose this place to meet,” Ornellas said. “It is a great opportunity for us to meet here to take us to the next step.” “This location and its proximity to the fi nancial district pay tribute to the plight of Hawai‘i’s homeless population. Protesters will be standing in and among homeless. I feel this is very important to represent the 99 percent,” the initiator of Occupy Honolulu wrote on Facebook. “We are a paycheck away from being homeless. It’s rough,” said Ornellas, “We have to work two or three jobs to be just above the poverty level.” “This is something that I felt passionate about for a long time, and I thought it is a great opportunity to come here while the momentum is going,” said Nicole
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Signs at the protest represented a range of topics including income inequality, food safety and U.S. occupation of the Middle East. Crane, a former music teacher from Connecticut and the mother of a three-year old girl. “I think everyone has the same sentiment, but is just afraid to speak up. I don’t think the choices we have are acceptable.” “Our lifestyle is so dependent on corporations, but people don’t see it because it’s integrated into our life,” said Michael Broady Jr., a sustainability activist. “We want to give awareness to sustainability and shift towards more self-sufficiency.” Although the protest was
small in comparison to those in New York or Washington, passing drivers honked horns, and pedestrians gave warm cheers to show support for the local protesters. “This is not getting much media coverage, and people are easily distracted with other news,” said Susann Goodman, who is currently pregnant. Her husband is supporting the family. “I think unregulated capitalism will not last, and what’s happening in Wall Street is refl ective of the consumer culture that we are becoming.”
Regents hear tuition testimony today at Campus Center Ballroom E VELYN A SCHENBRENNER Staff Writer Students who want to express their opinions to the university on the proposed tuition hikes can come to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s tuition schedule meeting at the Campus Center Ballroom today at 3 p.m. The tuition increases will affect all 10 UH campuses. “At least one Regent attends each public hearing and listens to all presentations,” said Lynne Waters, associate vice president for
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External Affairs and University Relations. “And in most cases there are two or three Regents in attendance. We expect several Regents will attend the UH Mānoa hearing as well, and will hear all testimony.” For more information about the tuition schedule meetings, see http://hawaii.edu/news/ article.php?aId=4657 For a breakdown of the tuition increases, see www.hawaii. edu/offices/app/tuition
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Whether you were born and raised in the Hawaiian Islands, visited them once or twice, or simply saw the animated movie “Surf ’s Up,â€? you probably know Hawai‘i’s shaka symbol as a simple yet powerful way to spread the message of aloha and unite island lovers. The new television show “Shaka Shakedown,â€? which premiered in August 2011 and airs on the KFVE network and PaciďŹ cNetwork.tv every Sunday at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m., does just that. “Shaka Shakedownâ€? is an action and comedy show that features Hawai‘i’s talents in action sports, comedy and music. From surďŹ ng to skating, cliff jumping, downhill longboard bombing and skydiving, the show condenses favorite Hawaiian pastimes into one 30-minute, action-fueled show. “It’s a show put together by the people, for the people. We want to make sure we keep that homespun local charm,â€? said Tyler Kueffner, a producer for the show. Kueffner graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at MÄ noa’s Academy for Creative Media. “I
can’t stress how grateful I am to have been able to participate in such an opportunity through the University of Hawai‘i,â€? he said. What’s more, the show title was derived while probably throwing a few shakas. “My friend Kyle ďŹ rst coined the phrase while we were cruising to Sandy’s in his Volvo wagon called the ‘Black Mamba,’â€? said Kueffner. Although primarily utilized for his work behind the scenes and dealing with the tedious paperwork that comes hand-in-hand with producing a high-risk stunt show, Kueffner’s work can also be seen onscreen. “I make a few appearances in the show, but most of the footage I contribute is in the titles and animation. I like doing stop animation and time-lapse stuff,â€? he said. “One of my biggest techniques as a producer is to get people stoked about the show. If you can get enthusiasm out of them, half of the job is done for you,â€? said Kueffner. Kueffner was presented with the opportunity to do the show through ACM. After working on internships through the ACM with television shows like “Lostâ€? and “The Descendants,â€? Kueffner saw “Shaka Shakedownâ€? as
an opportunity to give back to and thank UH MÄ noa and the Hawaiian community. And while “Shaka Shakedownâ€? is only halfway through its ďŹ rst season, talks regarding a second season are already in the works. “The idea is being thrown around, so it’d be really cool to get some feedback,â€? Kueffner said. In fact, students can give feedback and meet up with the whole “Shaka Crewâ€? every Sunday night. The group gathers at 10 p.m. at Varsity Grill and Bar, located just down the street from campus. “It’s a great time,â€? Kueffner said. “They put the shows up on the big screen and give drink specials while we watch.â€? Although Kueffner is attributed many times throughout the ofďŹ cial credits for things such as music supervisor, segment producer, titles and animation, off-line editing, and production supervisor, he said he wouldn’t mind having the simple title of “stoke-sender.â€? “None of this would have been possible without the support and encouragement of the outstanding faculty at the ACM and to everyone else at the University of Hawai‘i,â€? he said. “Bigtime mahalos.â€?
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Thousands pass the shaded area in front of the Honolulu Zoo every day, but might not notice the statue of one of history’s most promient promoters of nonviolence, which has been there since 1989. Last week, a peace event to commemorate the 142nd birthday of Mohandas Gandhi was held under the banyan trees near the statue. “As the colorful sunset served as the backdrop, I was so touched by the words and music at the celebration. It was a joy to share this experience of celebrating nonviolence with others in our community,” said University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa professor Ha‘aheo Guanson. Many professors from the UH System spoke to the crowd in attendance, and a group of UH Mānoa students presented a poem titled “Momentous Reality.” The students were previously classmates in a course titled “Gandhi and King: the Power of Nonviolence,” which was taught by Guanson through the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Confl ict Resolution. The event was organized by Raj Kumar, the founder and president of the Gandhi International Institute for Peace. As an acknowledgment of the importance of Gandhi’s message of nonviolence, official proclamations signed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Mayor Peter Carlisle were read to the crowd in cel-
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The statue of Mohandas Gandhi outside Honolulu Zoo was donated to the city of Honolulu by the Gandhi Memorial International Foundation, a nonprofit organization. es and a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Cold water and vegetarian food were served to those in attendance. The event was promoted as an interfaith celebration, which brought together community
The celebration of ... Gandhi’s birthday is very special to me because people of all ages, ethnicities, religions and spiritualities gather together in hopes of preserving Gandhi’s legacy.
ebration of Oct. 2 being named an international day of nonviolence. “The greatness of the man was his simplicity,” said Kumar. The evening’s program included live music by the Royal Hawaiian Band, presentations on peace and nonviolence, poetry readings, danc-
leaders representing Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Jains, Native Hawaiian practitioners and others. Groups, including Hawai‘i Tokai International College, Down to Earth stores, the Vegetarian Society of Hawai‘i, the ‘Iolani Peace
Institute and the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding, set up tables to promote community involvement in all levels of peace and nonviolent activity. Many connections were made throughout the evening between the messages of peace promoted by Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Queen Lili‘uokalani. “The celebration of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s birthday is very special to me because people of all ages, ethnicities, religions and spiritualities gather together in hopes of preserving Gandhi’s legacy,” said Nicole Nonaka, a social work major at UH Mānoa. “Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi continues to touch lives around the world with his celebration of life.”
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‘No Transparency, No Tuition Hikes’ E THAN ‘ONIPA‘A PORTER Columnist
Here we go again. This seems to be a frequent knot in my bibadees, but the university is talking about raising our tuition. In preparation for a public hearing today, the numbers have come out. For all students, undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, the hikes are proposed to start next school year, an increase of about $132 for in-state undergrads and $840 for nonresidents. But after the next ďŹ ve years, full-time students in all departments will be paying over $1,000 more each semester. That means an incoming resident
freshman for the 2012 school year will pay a total of about $38,232 over four years, compared to $33,600 under the current system. Are you from out of state? You’re out of luck. You will pay around $110,952 under the new system, instead of $92,928. Of course, the administration will say that tuition is increasing across the United States, but there is a key difference: we have no idea where our tuition dollars are being spent. The University of Hawai‘i is a public institution. The state of Hawai‘i and its taxpayers fund it. As such, the university’s budget should be public record, open to anyone who wishes to view it. But it is not. The best I found was a pie chart from ďŹ scal years
2007 and 2008 that shows how much money was spent on 11 different expense categories, such as research and instruction. But it does not say if that was all of the expenses, or how tuition dollars were spent in those categories. For all we know, our tuition is directly funding the research that UH is performing for the Monsanto Corporation, which genetically modiďŹ es food. Or our money may be paying for a military University AfďŹ liated Research Center, which researches chemical and biological weapons on our campus. Tuition increases should not be implemented until revenues are maximized. Currently, the university is loaning land on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on Hawai‘i Island for telescopes.
These facilities are charged $1 a year in rent. I think they can afford a little more. The university is also losing money by waiving nonresident tuition for international students. Is that not a contradiction in terms? For these reasons, students have come together to create a movement called “No Transparency, No Tuition Hikes.� We are opposed to raising tuition in general, but we believe that if tuition must be raised, it must come with the transparency for us to know where our hard earned money is going. We will be attending the meeting today, and invite you to do the same. The Board of Regents is currently planning to vote on this measure on Oct. 24. Testimony is needed
from students today. I do know one thing that our tuition dollars are not going toward: good toilet paper in uppercampus bathrooms.
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TAYLOR GARDNER Opinions Editor As students, we expect a lot from our university, including the basic cleanliness and maintenance of our campus. Few envisioned that things such as cockroaches, leaking ceilings, droves of feral cats and rusted, unstable handrails would become part of their college experience. With the amount we spend on tuition, shouldn’t our school be better equipped to deal with these basic issues?
Don’t look up These photos, taken in the men’s third-f loor restroom of Moore Hall, show damaged ceilings that have began to crack and yellow. One restroom stall is even closed, due to the cracked ceiling above that has begun to drip on unsuspecting students below. Most likely water damage, and possibly mold, the cracking crac cr acki king ng cceilings eili ei ling ngss imply impl im ply y varivari va ri--
ous leaks from overhead pipes (containing who knows what). L ef t unmanaged, the dripping pipes will eventually cause ceilings to crack f urther, as the weight of the water and consequent mold becomes too heav y to bear. It may be a common joke that men’s restrooms are naturally disgusting, but this is a serious problem lem that that should sho houl uld d be aaddressed. ddre dd ress ssed ed..
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0ÄQRD ([SHULHQFH What makes UHM unique? The Manoa Experience Arts Competition As part of the Ka Leo Arts Festival, the Manoa Experience Arts Competition is your chance to explore, celebrate and enrich your time here at UH Manoa. Entries: Entries can be writing, artwork, video or other media that describes, dramatizes and/or documents your experience thus far at UH Manoa.
Come experience this dance-based aerobics class that works every muscle in your body. Donʼt worry if youʼre a beginner, the upbeat Latin music is paired with simple body movements that are easy to pick up on. Join us on Wednesday, October 12 from 4:00 to 5:00pm in the Campus Center Ballroom and leave satisfied with your workout! Donʼt forget to wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring your own water bottle. See you there! UH IDs are not required.
Entries will be accepted up until October 13 and should be brought to Hawaii Hall Room 209 where a complimentary Manoa Experience shirt will be given to each participant who turns in a submission. Prizes: 6L[ UXQQHUV XS ZLOO UHFHLYH D 8+ %RRNVWRUH JLIW FHUWLÀFDWH DQG RQH JUDQG SUL]H ZLQQHU ZLOO UHFHLYH D 8+ %RRNVWRUH JLIW FHUWLÀFDWH 7KH ZLQQHUV will be announced at the Manoa Arts Festival, taking place October 20. For more details and guidelines, visit www.manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/contest WWW.KALEO.ORG
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Rainbow Wahine golfers head to the Southwest M ARC A R AK AKI Sports Editor
Junior Ka‘ili Britos led the Rainbow Wahine golf team last season with an average of 78.0 strokes per round – and this year is no different. Britos led the team in its first two tournaments of the season, averaging 76.6 strokes per round. She had three -round tournament totals of 228 and 232. Senior captain Erika Lundberg finished both tournaments as Hawai‘i’s second-highest finisher with totals of 237 and 236. “Ka‘ili has played really well, and I think Erika has held her ground very well,” head coach L ori Castillo said. Hawai‘i finished in 15th place (out of 22 teams) at the
Circling Raven Collegiate Invitational and 10th (out of 14 teams) at the Rose City Collegiate in September. “ This season has potential,” Castillo said. “ We just have to put it together. This year we are doing better at that because all the freshmen have had their feet wet and are adjusting to college life. We’re just going to get better and better as time goes on.”
UP NEXT The Rainbow Wahine golf team will head on the road to Las Cruces, N.M., for the Price’s Give ‘Em Five Invitational today through Wednesday. Joining Hawai‘i in the field will be Baylor, Boise State, Central A rkansas, Cincinnati, Colorado State, Idaho, L ong
Beach State, North Texas, Seattle, SMU, UC Irvine, Utah Valley State, UTEP and host New Mexico State. The tournament will be at the New Mexico State Universit y Golf Course and will play to a par 72, 6,258 yards. A long with Hawai‘i, Idaho and New Mexico State are both members of the Western Athletic Conference. A lthough all the WAC teams will not officially meet until the season-ending WAC Championships, Hawai‘i will be looking to be competitive against the two teams. “It helps our confidence when we go head to head with WAC teams that we beat them more often then they beat us,” Castillo said. “New Mexico State has a really good team. Idaho struggled last year with two re-
ally good players, but I haven’t seen Idaho yet this year.” The New Mexico State Aggies are the defending champions after shooting rounds of 289, 291 and 286 last season. The
was Hawai‘i’s highest finisher with rounds of 78, 77 and 75, good for a 50th-place tie. “It’s our goal to place in the top third,” Castillo said. “I would say that with Ka‘ili, a top-five
This season has potential. We just have to put it together. ... We’re just going to get better and better as time goes on. highest returning finishers are a trio – senior Jaclyn Jansen from Baylor, senior Shang Huang from UTEP and sophomore Demi Mak from New Mexico State – who all shot three-round totals of two under par for second place. Hawai‘i, as a team, finished in 13th place after carding a three-round total of 925. Britos
place individually would be really nice. I know that Erika feels like she can throw in really good scores. I have two players that have played sporadically, [freshmen] Liana Otake and Charlee Kapiioho, and my goals for them would be three rounds in the 70s. And I know that [sophomore] Maddy [Ystrom] is prepared.”
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