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The microbiology department confirmed that Krauss Pond is now discolored by cyanobacterial growth. M AT T SYLVA Columnist

Two University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa faculty members have stated that the discoloration of Krauss Hall Pond did not result from organic dye deposited by vandals, as the Environmental Health and Safety Offi ce previously claimed. “I believe that the assessment by the Environmental Health and

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The Agronomy Department’s annual “Pignic” lu‘āu at the PRI courtyard pond in 1972 was held in a two-story wing of Krauss Hall that was demolished in 1982 to build a drainage system. A low lava-rock wall replaced the structure.

Safety Office for the green color in the pond is false,” wrote physics professor Klaus Sattler in an email to Ka Leo. “The green color is not due to paint, but to blue-green algae bloom, cyanobacteria.” Sattler’s research into algal buildup prompted him to take an interest in the pond. In an Oct. 12 meeting with Ka Leo reporter Matt Sylva, Sattler collected a water sample from the surface of the pond to take back to his labo-

ratory. The collected water was poured through a funnel lined with fi lter paper into a beaker. As the water fi ltered through the paper, it came out clear, with no traces of green. The process was then repeated with a water sample dyed with Malachite Green, a blue-green organic dye in powder form. The dyed water fi ltered through blue. Sattler also tried samples of settled Krauss Pond water. The green

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substance gathered on the surface of the filter paper for all of the pond water samples; the dyed water remained evenly colored, even after passing through the filter. This is consistent with Sattler’s belief that the green substance is actually a strain of cyanobacteria, and his fi nding has been confi rmed by the Department of Microbiology.

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Students delineate key Asia-Pacific issues Climate change, food security and pollution highlighted at conference

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University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students are taking a stand to engage young people in discussions of Pacifi c-region environmental issues. “A lot of small island atolls in the Pacific can’t survive a rise in sea level, and if we don’t take action now, a lot of these communities will not only lose their lands, but they will also lose their identity,” said Paul Bump, a biology major. Bump and another UH undergraduate, Kekai Avilez, spoke at the Asia-Pacifi c Youth Science Exchange Forum, an undergraduate-led conference in Okinawa held from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26. APYSEF was part of a collaborative international effort by students and researchers from Japan, Fiji, Papau New Guinea, Guam and a variety of other Asia-Pacific nations. Hosted by the newly founded Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, the event was meant to help exchange ideas and generate viable solutions to environmental and ecological problems that the Asia-Pacific re-

gion shares. Gov. Neil Abercrombie and UH System President M.R.C. Greenwood attended OIST’s grand opening on Oct. 13. Two UH alumni and one graduate were also selected to join the APYSEF panel group to help guide forum discussion. The panel included members from national and international institutions, including Stanford University, National Taiwan University and the United Nations. “[APYSEF] brought a lot of students together to talk about what is happening in their communities,” said Judith Giblin, an undergraduate student at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. She is from a village on the island of Viti Levu, just one of many communities that has been adversely affected by pollution and resource overuse. “[The students] wanted to have their voices heard, and the forum wanted to hear what they had to say.” After a day of collaboration, the student groups presented their findings with the panel experts, who helped draft a final document that encompassed the entire discussion. The current and former graduate students from UH who helped draft the resolution had all received support from the National Science Foundation for their previous projects. The panel members from UH were Sean MacDuff, Jack Kittinger and Daniel Barshis. With the help of the undergraduate

students and the rest of the expert panel, they put together the fi nal resolution that encompassed what the forum members considered to be the most urgent problems faced by the entire Asia-Pacific region and how to address them. The most urgent issue mentioned was global warming. “Climate change is a real problem,” said Bump. “But [the issues discussed] are certainly more reaching than just environmental,” he continued. As part of the forum, Bump prepared a poster on some issues facing Hawai‘i, including coral bleaching, coral disease and invasive species. He also proposed some solutions, which focused on collaboration between academia, the public and the government. The fi nal document covered several key topics, including climate change; overexploitation and food security; land and oceanbased pollution; and community engagement, management and planning. It also included plausible ways to implement better education about resource management, methods of increasing political involvement and sustainable methods of food production. “Even though we might not be able to do everything, there are a lot of things we can do, like getting the community involved and informed,” Bump said. “[The forum] isn’t just to point out all these problems, but to encourage people to better preserve what we have left.”

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TIMELINE 1931

The PRI moves from buildings near Honolulu’s Admiral Thomas Square to a 5.6-acre parcel adjacent to the UH MÄ noa campus and university farms.

1947-48

The “new� section of Krauss Hall is built, featuring a courtyard pond and gardens.

1969

Property and buildings are given to UH.

1971

Complex of buildings named for Frederick George Krauss, first director of UH Agricultural Extension Service and one of the earliest faculty members at UH.

1984

Krauss Hall is entered into the Hawai‘i register of Historic Sites. Researchers remaining in Krauss Hall vacate offices and move to newly completed G. Donald Sherman Laboratory.

1992

Urban Works architectural firm begins work on the Krauss Hall restoration project.

2009

University administrators tell Outreach College/Summer Session staff that their program must move out of Krauss Hall to provide space for the displaced psychology department.

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Roy Takekawa from EHSO responded by email to Sattler’s discovery, saying, “On Friday, Oct. 7, we received a copy of Klaus Sattler’s email to the Ka Leo indicating that the color may be due to bacteria, rather than a chemical. We then contacted the microbiology department for conďŹ rmation. They conďŹ rmed the presence of the cyanobacteria and are conducting further analysis to see what species it is in order to provide us with a recommendation on how to dispose of it.â€? Cyanobacteria can be toxic or non-toxic. Some types, such as spirulina, are even used as supplements by humans. It appears that the strain in Krauss pond is not toxic, evidenced by the presence of 26 -30 ducks, four turtles and numerous other animals. But ultimately only an analysis of the water can determine its possible toxicity. Meanwhile, history professor Liam Kelley also disputed the EHSO claim, stating that he has been doing the bulk of the cleaning of Krauss Pond from fall 2009 through August 2011. “That’s when I bought a rake and started to clean the pond out [of decaying vegetation],â€? stated Kelley in an interview. In an email to Ka Leo, he explained that he went away for a trip in July. When he returned, he said the pond had turned green. Kelley did report a possible act of vandalism involving red and yellow paint and containers, which he ďŹ shed out of the pond in early August. But he said he did not think this could be related to the green color of the pond. Krauss pond was maintained by the Outreach College until their eviction from the building in the summer of 2010 to make room for the displaced psychology department (after the condemnation of Gartley

Hall in 2009). Kelley and Rebecca Goodman of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (also located in Krauss Hall) speculated that there are several ideas about what to do with the pond, and that this might be part of the reason for the inaction regarding its upkeep. “Yes, there have been several ideas for the use of Krauss Pond. As far as I know, no decision has been made,� stated Adams. “There’s no sense of continuity in the upkeep of the pond,� said Goodman. Roxanne Adams of Buildings and Grounds Management responded by email regarding the upkeep of the pond. “We are doing everything we can to remediate the issues with the pond using the resources that are available to us. We need to be careful in how we accomplish this and make sure we are doing things properly for the sake of not just the people and the animals but also the environment.�

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New bike racks installed in front of Hamilton Library in September are intended to make it easier to secure bikes without damaging their frames. TIMOTHY M AT THEWS Contributing Writer The benefits are clear – better health, better environment, savings on gas money, savings on parking money – yet only nine percent of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students, faculty and staff choose to bike to campus. But new event BikeUHM hopes to change that. “We want to reach people who are thinking about biking, because most students do live within biking distance,” said event organizer Phyllis Look. “It’s healthy for people and the environment.” The fi rst BikeUHM (pronounced “bike-um”) event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Hamilton Library Plaza. It is sponsored by a number of organizations, including Cycle Mānoa, the Hawai‘i Bicycling League, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services. Some of these groups will be providing giveaways and holding drawings for prizes. Prizes include helmets and locks, and free fl ashing safety lights will be given out. Clinics on basic bicycle repair, maintenance and security will be held by Cycle Mānoa, as well as a fl at tire clinic led by the “Red Hot Ladies” of the Hawai‘i Bicycling League. Organizers are hoping the event will provide information to students on the importance of biking to school rather than driving, particularly in light of the strain placed on UH parking facilities. In addition to the practical traffi c benefits, sponsors want to convey the holistic advantages of biking to campus instead of driving.

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Students have been apprehensive about biking to campus, however. While UH Mānoa was recently among 20 universities honored for bicycle friendliness, the same cannot be said about Honolulu in general. “There’s no bike lanes on Wilder Avenue; it’s not always safe riding to school that way unless you’re on the sidewalk,” said UH senior Brad Wee. John Yeh, co-coordinator of Cycle Mānoa, believes this event can be a catalyst to develop a safe bike network outside of UH Mānoa, as well as a chance to educate people on defensive riding. “R iders need to protect themselves on the road: scan for potholes, cars, and make eye contact with drivers. R iders should be visible with bright clothing and f lashing lights, and wear a helmet,” he said. Yeh and the Cycle Mānoa booth will be giving clinics on safe biking and proper locking techniques, as well as explaining future bike safety programs. “Cycle Mānoa received grant funding from the federal level for bicycle-friendly UHM,’” Yeh said. “A component of the grant is to provide free training to 15 UH Mānoa students to become certified instructors of the League of American Bicyclists.” As well as good riding habits, Yeh hopes to build support through the event for bike lane projects around Honolulu. She urges citizens to take action by contacting City Council member A nn Kobayashi and asking her to incorporate a bike lane in the repaving of Wai‘alae Avenue in the coming months.

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Remember basic gym etiquette JUSTIN F R ANCISCO Columnist Whether you are a newbie or a veteran gym rat, every gym-goer should understand gym etiquette. Regardless of if you are at a school gym or a prestigious country club, these unspoken rules are universal.

ʟS C U S E M E , B RO Waiting for a machine or a set of weights can be very frustrating. Nothing kills that intense, highly motivated workout as quickly as having to wait on someone who is not using it. If you are resting, move away from the equipment and allow others to use it during your break. Don’t occupy equipment when you’re talking to a friend – others may actually want to work out on it. This also keeps your quick workout from turning into an all-day ordeal.

L E AV E T H I N G S B E T T E R T H A N YO U F O U N D T H E M Use the available towels and disinfectant sprays. After you’re done doing a set with dumbbells or plates, rack them whether you’re going to do another set or not. On campus, keeping a set of dumbbells on the oor while resting means you’re occupying half the available weights in the gym, as there are only two sets. And rack your plates, even if they weren’t racked before.

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Most gym-goers have seen “that guy.� While grunting, loud breathing and occasional outbursts after big lifts are acceptable, you shouldn’t make it excessive. You’re scaring people. Of course, it’s natural to emit noises when doing strenuous lifts, but don’t make your battle cries simply for show.

YO U ʟR E H E R E T O WO R K Gyms are supposed to be social, but don’t socialize at the expense of other peoples’ workouts. If you and your friends want to talk, remember you are in public, and no one wants to

be forced to hear a personal conversation while working out.

W H AT I S T H AT P E R S O N W E A R I N G? Guys, is it necessary to wear Under Armour leggings to lift? I know you used to wrestle, but while practical on the mat, they make no difference in the weight room. Girls, if you don’t want to get hit on, I suggest leaving the boy shorts at home, as guys will likely assume you want to draw attention. Both men and women should wear clothes designed for exercise, not polo shirts or jeans. Also, “barefoot shoesâ€? may be the latest trend, but those gloriďŹ ed socks will do little to protect your feet from being crushed under a dropped plate – not to mention they’re designed for running, not lifting.

W H AT I S T H AT P E R S O N N O T W E A R I N G? In case you missed that health class in middle school, exercising makes you sweat, which causes body odor. Please do something about it. If you’re using a public facility like the school gym, be considerate of other people around you. So arm yourself with an effective deodorant.

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Although there is a lot of testosterone for a single place at the gym, understand that everyone is there for the same reason: to be healthy and ďŹ t. This is one of the few places to release any pent-up stress or anger in a productive manner. But don’t get so worked up you forget to be polite to others. If you see someone who is in dire need of a spot, offer your help. If you come back to a machine you were using and someone is on it, politely tell him or her you were using it, and ask if you could get another quick set in.

SA F E T Y F I R S T

There are basic rules of safety that every person that steps in the gym should know and practice. Exercising with proper form not only reduces the risk of injuring yourself, but others as well, so don’t  ail weights around recklessly. Also, don’t drop or throw the weights. On a rubber oor, even the heaviest weights can take unexpected bounces. If you don’t know how to use a machine or are uncertain of the techniques involved, don’t hesitate to ask someone. These things are very important, because your personal negligence can end up hurting someone else.

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TREVOR Z AKOV Staff Writer

“The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and ination.â€? – Vladimir Lenin. There is nothing more deceptive or misleading than the effects of ination on an economy. Everyone loses when ination spreads and grows. Ination is the cancerous tumor that disintegrates all of the internal functions of a market system. Today in the U.S., we continue to enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. We live comfortably, and most Americans can be considered the modern-day version of the bourgeoisie viliďŹ ed by Lenin. If Americans are the bourgeoisie, the question is this: are we, today, experiencing Lenin’s gloomy prediction that the lethal mix of taxation and ination can crush us? The answer is yes. Ination is a slow-working thief, and its effects on an economy are best captured when looked at over many years. SpeciďŹ cally, over the past 10 years, ination has played an increasingly detrimental role in the lives of humans everywhere on this planet. Seemingly nothing has gotten cheaper in the marketplace; energy prices, food and commodity prices, and even metal prices have all gone up considerably. Even here in Hawai‘i, more and more students at the University of Hawai‘i at MÄ noa are witnessing the horrible effects of ination. The number one reason why the university system is obligated to raise tuition and fees, semester after semester, with no hiatus, is so that UH can keep up with the effects of ination, which have wreaked havoc on the school’s pre-determined budget. Price increases affect those with the least money the most, while those with savings are not as severely affected. The culprit for all of this disproportionate suffering is the monetary system itself. Long ago, money used

to be privatized. The barter system empowered individuals to determine the values of their goods. But with time, civilizations adopted standardized coins and eventually paper notes that are easily manipulated throughout the marketplace in order to convenience the governments that control the money supply. The number one cause of in ation is the increase in money circulating in the marketplace; the result is that each unit of currency has a lower perceived value because there are noticeably more notes in circulation. The U.S. Federal Reserve is guilty of printing money at an everincreasing rate. The Fed’s latest pet project, Quantitative Easing, has been an absolute catastrophe. Quantitative Easing is designed to inject more cash into a sputtering U.S. economy; basically, the Federal Reserve is increasing the amount of banknotes in circulation. This strategy must lead to in ation. Therefore, the Federal Reserve is directly responsible for the devaluation of the U.S. dollar. Lenin’s communist utopia collapsed, in part, due to rampant ination coupled with horrible central economic planning and policies. The U.S. and other capitalist economies are now potentially facing a similarly bleak future of total economic demise. The ability of federal governments to manipulate their currencies and their powerful ability to tax leads to a potent combination, which Lenin boldly spelled out 100 years ago. The only way to guide an economy toward freedom and independence is to allow natural, free-market forces to determine the perceived value of a currency, and remove as much government influence as possible. Otherwise, the “capitalist experimentsâ€? of the West will continue to methodically adopt more and more socialist, centrally planned economic policies that will eventually guarantee the demise of the West.

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Hawai‘i ≠ America E THAN ‘ONIPA‘A PORTER Columnist I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of students attend last week’s public hearing on tuition hikes. But I was equally surprised, though not pleasantly, to hear Provost Linda Johnsrud’s justification for the increases – namely, that tuition costs were rising in America and that the University of Hawai‘i is still cheaper than the average college. But there is a f law in her logic: Hawai‘i is not a part of the United States. The Kingdom of Hawai‘i was an internationally recognized

own language: Hawaiian Creole English, more commonly known as Pidgin. But there are even more practical reasons to not compare Hawai‘i with the mainland. On average, the cost of living in Hawai‘i is 33 percent higher than the mainland, and people are paid less for similar jobs. UH should take a lesson from the State Department of Education. On Oct. 11, superintendent Kathr yn Matayoshi stated the department will seek a waiver to sections of the No Child L eft Behind Act. Her reason was that Hawai‘i should be setting its own standards for its

Who cares that we are cheaper on average than the mainland? Keep it that way. state from 1841 until the hostile takeover by the United States in 1893 that overthrew the government. In 1898, the United States annexed the islands using a joint resolution passed in Congress, not through a treaty. A petition signed by 21,169 people protested the annexation, but was almost completely ignored by the United States, which proceeded to set up a territorial government. We can still see remnants of independence every day. A growing number of people are learning to speak ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, the Hawaiian language, and practicing Hawaiian traditions. A new, unique culture – based on ancient Hawaiian ways, but combined with Asian infl uences from immigrant plantation workers, is thriving. It even has its

keiki, and not comparing them to lofty goals set by some people in Washington D.C. We need to be a model for the rest of the world in laying out principles that are suited for our own needs, our own values and our own culture. We should be validating our institution, its students and its alumni. Instead of looking for a new chancellor from the mainland, we should hire someone from within. So, Madam Provost, who cares that we are cheaper on average than the mainland? Keep it that way. Let’s be even cheaper than the cheapest mainland school. Let them look at us and say, “Wow, they are setting a standard in affordable education” or “ Those people in Hawai‘i sure are smart.”

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