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SOFT students get down to the roots BETHANY L ANGER Contributing Writer The Student Organic Farm Training program is getting ready for a new year – one fi lled with birds, bees and breadfruit. As part of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the group – once located in Waimānalo – focuses on sustainable agriculture practices. The Magoon Research Facility is located in Mānoa Valley, just north of campus. It has vegetable plots, fruit trees, greenhouses and a chicken coop, and the group is looking to expand and fill up the space. The establishment of a compost system from school to farm is among the projects it will focus on this year. It currently takes leftovers from the campus’ cafeteria and will soon be putting up a compost bin in the Sustainability Courtyard for students to put in their food waste. SOF T members transport their projects from school to site by way of an electric-run truck. Also in the courtyard is their edible landscape garden. Another project in the works is an apiary, or beekeeping, training program. Students will have a chance to learn about beekeeping processes with the group’s five hives and fifteen suits. The project is fully funded and ready to begin soon. It also currently runs the Noelani Elementary School first grade farm project, which involves children in organic farming. The first graders have their own vegetable plot and are able to take back to their CHASEN DAVIS classrooms what they grow. KA LEO O HAWAI‘I SOF T can be found Wednesdays SOFT grows vegetables and fruits at the in the Sustainability Courtyard sellMagoon Research Facility and the Sustainable ing its produce, which is how it gets
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SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE Gabe Sachter-Smith, a graduate student in the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, has been with the program since it began in 2007. SachterSmith expressed a desire to have the SOF T program be even more integrated with the school and said he has high hopes for its future. “We’re trying to have our program be even a whole degree track someday, where an important part of it would be totally hands-on,” Sachter-Smith said. CTAHR dean Maria Callo recently sent three students to a conference in Oregon for the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association. Jeana Cadby, a master’s candidate in TPSS, has been with SOF T since 2009 and went on the trip. “I think that SOF T is important because it’s a great training tool for students and is an important forward-thinking part of the community,” Cadby said. Students can become involved with SOF T by volunteering at its 10-acre Magoon Research Facility from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. There are also opportunities for grants and stipends. “We’ll work with you,” Sachter-Smith said. “We kind of have a reputation. We’ve got grants from these places, and they feel comfortable with us.”
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K ELSEY A MOS Senior Staff Writer “Our generation will be more active [in politics] and be a power … once we’re informed … a lot of people now just don’t know where to look,” said Karim Troost, a senior majoring in political science and history. With informing students as a goal, Common Cause Hawai‘i has announced a video and essay contest with a grand prize of $250. They are asking for submissions that address the influence of corporate money on government and elections. “Officials are being elected on the basis of who has the most money and who’s getting the most funding. Nobody really pays attention to where the funding is coming from, so a lot of the time it’s corporations that may not have the public’s best interests in mind,” explained Analiese Danner, a senior in communicology who is currently interning for CCH.
CITIZENS UNITED VS. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Concern over corporate in-
fluence on elections has grown since the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court case may have made it possible for corporations and unions to indirectly contribute funding to political campaigns. The case contributed to lifting restrictions on super PACs, or political action committees, that would otherwise not have been allowed to accept donations from corporations and unions. “A ll of this money is f lowing into elections. There’s no limit on what super PACs can spend on these elections, and we don’t know what the full impact is going to be,” explained Danner.
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Danner said that an ideal video or essay would be able to show the connection between student interests and big money inf luencing politics. “It affects our education and it affects our lives ... money is not being allocated in a way that is benefiting a lot of students who are working really hard,” she said.
‘What’s Up With Money in Politics?’ Entries: Students can submit a two-page essay or 10-minute film on the influence of corporate wealth on government and on the upcoming election Prizes: $250 grand prize, plus the opportunity to be published on the Common Cause website as well as either Civil Beat or the Honolulu StarAdvertiser; two-three runners-up get $25 gift cards and honorable mention with a possible feature on the Common Cause website Deadlines: Entries are due approximately one week after the election in early November Contact: commoncause.org/HI
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Accordin i g too Boxx Office Mojo, “Looper” grossed $21.2 million over the weekend. JOSEPH H AN Staff Writer Rian Johnson’s “Looper” may be the most memorable film of the year. Sci-fi has never been so compelling: The witty and dark script, the stylish composition of the bleak futuristic setting and the well-developed characters, shaped by their motives of greed, love, selfishness or altruism, all come together to transport and arrest your imagination. In the year 2044, loopers – assassins hired by future crime syndicates – kill targets sent back in time from 2074, where time travel exists but will be banned. Targets’ heads are bagged and their hands are tied, and loopers collect their silver payments and dispose of the bodies in the present. Joe ( Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who has an affinity for parties and eye-dropping drugs, never fails to get the job done. But then he finds out that a criminal mas-
termind known as the Rainmaker is “closing loops” by having loopers kill their future selves, with consequences awaiting them if the mission isn’t accomplished. As expected, Joe’s next victim is himself (Bruce Willis), and he hesitates long enough to lose their initial confrontation. The future and present of the two characters unravels from there while both selves aim to keep their own lives secure. Older Joe already lived his life, but fond memories dissolve as he tries to prevent loss and actualize the ideal life that was robbed from him. Young Joe wants to keep things the way they are, which his older self quickly reprimands in a diner where he explains his plan to fix their lives: Kill the Rainmaker, who is a child in 2044. Timelines are in flux, hinging on the actions of both men and how their clash will affect those around them. This fi lm is unpredictable, as emotion and pain flow in dark un-
dertones. While the Older Joe is fi xated on what he needs to accomplish, Young Joe must overcome an existential crisis and reconsider what he must do when he fi nds Sara (Emily Blunt) and her son, Cid (Pierce Gagnon), whose farm is on a piece of Older Joe’s map, a hit list of possible Rainmakers. “L ooper” is bold in its narrative and demands attention. Once invested in the outcome of the present and the coming future for all characters, this film still manages to captivate you until the end with gravity – the action doesn’t detract – where tragedy and love culminate into a final, uplifting up heaval that is both a surprising and satisf ying close. With ambition and an abundance of heart, “Looper” gives you everything and leaves nothing but impact.
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Campus Catwalk A NTON GLAMB Staff Writer
How would you describe your style? Nowadays very girly and frilly but with a touch of edge. Slightly hipsteresque, I suppose. My secret: It must be easy to wear. What’s your fashion inspiration or icon? My style is heavily based on Japanese/Asian fashion with a touch of Seattle northwest flair. Sometimes I just like to see what other people are wearing and add my own twist to it. Favorite thing to wear? Boots. I never leave the house without a pair on – even if I’m just in the neighborhood running errands, I’m wearing one of my several pairs of signature combat boots.
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What fashion trend irritates you the most? Those itsy-bitsy short shorts that some girls seem to be wearing nowadays. Although those girls do have something to show off (much to my jealousy), at the end of the day, it really ain’t cute having your butt cheeks hanging out like it’s nobody’s business. Keep it classy, ladies – and invest in better-fitting shorts. What would you like to see more of on campus (style-wise)? Well, everyone is different and has their own personal sense of style, so
I’m not quite sure. In my ideal world, however, I’d love more men in suits, but I guess that would get pretty uncomfortable, especially while walking around campus… a girl can dream, though.
Do you use any special soap/cosmetic product? I’m really horrible at applying makeup, so unfortunately for school, I just use Burt’s Bees lip balm when my lips are feeling dry. But when I’m actually willing to dedicate the time to apply makeup, most of my items are from THEFACESHOP and MAC. How long does it take you to get ready? Thirty to 45 minutes. If I didn’t have to straighten my hair, it’d probably be more like 10-15 minutes. It takes a lot of time and dedication to tame my mane and make it look presentable. What is your dream fashion item (doesn’t actually need to exist)? A closet that I can select an occasion and it can pick out my outfits out for me. That would save me so much time on days when I have no idea what to wear. Anything else you can think of to say about fashion in Hawai‘i on campus/going to school? I love the fact that it’s pretty chill and people seem to just wear whatever they want. That’s Hawai‘i for you. But for girls (or guys?) looking for fashion inspiration, the Internet is a wonderful place to get ideas. Travel often and get a glimpse at what other people wear in different areas of the world. Also, don’t be afraid of being yourself and trying out new things. Hawai‘i is the ideal place to experiment and find your own sense of style, thanks to its easygoing atmosphere. This interview was conducted via email.
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Features Please list each item you’re wearing, the brand, the price and where you got it: Boots: Michael Kors, $245 retail Since my mom used to work there, she’d buy stuff for me with her discount. Dress: 88 tees, Waikīkī, $38 Watch: Macy’s (online), $89 Daddy’s gift to me. Bracelets: Gifts The jade bracelet is straight from our 2008 Hong Kong trip, which my mother spent a fortune on. The Pandora bracelet is also from her, which was a Christmas gift. Bag: Rastar, $40. My signature sheep backpack is actually from eBay.
Earrings: Gifts My silver hoops were a Christmas gift from forever ago. They’re from Ben Bridge. The three other gold hoops, including my cartilage piercing, were fished out of my mom’s old jewelry box. Can’t go wrong with vintage jewelry. Hair: Highlights were done at Hair Images by Cynthia in Kaimukī. She’s a longtime family friend and has known me since before I was born. When summer came around and the ombré look for hair was in, I jumped on the bandwagon, even though my hair is definitely not the ideal length and style for the look. Cynthia worked her magic and along with a nice trim, created a look which is edgy yet cute – me in a nutshell.
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Wow laulau and more: best eats for Hawaiian fare DAVIN AOYAGI Editor in Chief For locals and adventurous out-ofstate students, poke (pieces of cubed raw fish with seasoning) and laulau (pieces of fish and pork wrapped in taro and ti leaves) can be found at various eateries throughout the island. Here are some of the top locations for Hawaiian fare.
ʻO N O S E A F O O D Located near the American Saving Bank in Kapahulu, ‘Ono Seafood is a hole-in-the wall restaurant identifiable by its blue exterior walls. The eatery is best known for its fresh poke bowls ($7), with a choice of brown or white rice. Poke bowls are available with shoyu, spicy mayonnaise or miso sauce. Address: 747 Kapahulu Ave., Apt. 4 Hours: Mon, Wed-Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Phone: 808-732-4806
H E L E N AʼS H AWA I I A N F O O D Helena’s Hawaiian Food, named after its founding chef Helen Chock,
serves a variety of local favorites including squid luau and ‘opihi, as well as laulau, lomi salmon (a tomato and salmon salad) and kalua pig. More well known to locals, however, are the pipikaula-style (dried and seasoned) short ribs. Since its founding in 1946, Helena’s has captured the essence of traditional Hawaiian food at reasonable prices. Address: 1240 N School St. Hours: Tue-Fri 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Contact: 808 -845 -8044 or helenashawaiianfood.com
ʻO N O H AWA I I A N F O O D S ‘Ono Hawaiian Foods, located in Kapahulu, offers a range of Hawaiian food from kalua pig to lomi salmon. Locals commonly credit ‘Ono’s for featuring some of the best laulau ($5.50 $6.50) in the islands. Some drawbacks, however, is its lack of available parking and that the laulau usually sells out by its evening hours. CHRIS PETERSON /KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
Address: 726 Kapahulu Ave. Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone: 808-737-2275
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Rocking it all night long M ANJARI F ERGUSSON Contributing Writer Hawai‘i has been upping the ante lately with highprofile concerts, feaf afe turing the likes of Lady A ntebellum, Death Cab For Cutie and Yellowcard, but there are still more to look forward to.
BALLYHOO! BAL On Thursday, Oct. 13, Ballyhoo! is performing at The lyh Republik. Its pop, rock and regRep gae grooves will have ever yone dancing all night long. If you’re dan unfamiliar with their music, unf check out their latest single che “Last Night.” You’ve probably “La heard it and just didn’t realize hea it was w Ballyhoo! The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at p.m. Tickets are $23.50 and 8 p available at the University of ava Hawai‘i Campus Center and onHaw line at groovetickets.com
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Hawai‘i’s own Jake Shimabukuro is set to perform a show in Honolulu at the Hawai‘i Theater at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. Promoting his latest release, “Grand Ukulele,” Shimabukuro is in the middle of an international tour and will be back in his hometown to do only one show, so now is your chance to see him. Tickets range from $23 -$63 and can be purchased on his website, jakeshimabukuro.com.
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No one is exempt from abuse SHAYNA DIAMOND Opinions Editor
Women are not the only ones who are abused and harassed. More than 830,000 men fall victim to domestic abuse every year, and while this number may seem low in comparison to the fact that one in four women will at some point in their lives be a victim of abuse, it illustrates a very important point. Abuse happens far too frequently, and it can happen to anyone.
According to Jan Brown, executive director and founder of the Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men, “Abuse isn’t about size, gender or strength. It’s about abuse, control and power, and getting out of dangerous situations and getting help, whether you are a woman being abused or a man.” It’s true that men often seem exempt empt from the issues woman face. They are physically larger and stronger, and they don’t
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have to deal with as dramatic shifts in hormonal emotions. How could they even be abused? But you don’t have to be bigger and emotionless to have power over another person. In fact, the abuse that men face, particularly domestically, is very similar to the abuse women face. It can be physical, emotional, verbal or even fi nancial, and it’s crucial to recognize that it can happen to anyone. No gender, race, age, religion or orientation is exempt from the occurrence of abuse. You could debate whether or not we live within a rape culture – a culture in which rape and sexual w violence are common and vio where attitudes, norms, wh practices and media not pr only normalize and tolerate sexual violence, but excuse it – but b it wouldn’t be helpful unless les it was balanced. Women are not alone in rape and abuse, and the idea that only men can be abusers does nothing to end these offenses. Women aren’t alone in the struggle to admit that they’re in an abusive situation at all, let alone escape it. These situations have devastating and long-lasting effects, and to mentally place women apart as the victims and men as the perpetrators is to encourage the stereotype and divide the world amongst arbitrary gender lines. A true feminist can’t believe that women are isolated in this, or that they are encouraging the very division they fight against. Men and women must fight together against abuse in order to stop it. There can be no improvement if there is not acceptance for the cross-gender reality of abuse. No person is safe from abuse and the only way to change this fact is to spread awareness and be conscientious about our own behaviors.
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3 Mountain Dew competitor 4 Undercover agent 5 “__ la la!” 6 Word with hatch or prize 7 Gin fizz fruit 8 Broadway awards 9 “The Tao of Pooh” author Benjamin 10 Either of two Monopoly sqs. 11 Venus de __ 12 Little chirp 15 Makes a mad dash 17 Western wolf 21 Wasn’t honest with 23 Gives a thumbs-up 24 Second of two bell sounds 27 Caught wind of 28 Outlet store abbr. 29 Tournament in which you play everyone else at least once 30 Facts, briefly 31 Tender-hearted 32 Site for cyberbidders 33 Flier on a string 35 Trinidad’s partner 36 Made goo-goo eyes at 38 Murphy’s __ 39 Communicate with hand gestures 44 Leafy hideaway 46 Charlie Brown’s tormentor 47 Hosiery material 48 Draw forth 49 Bring to mind 50 Tennis great Bjorn 51 Like some doctorate seekers’ exams 52 Queue 53 “Livin’ La Vida __”: Ricky Martin hit 54 “In memoriam” write-up 56 Viewed 59 Superman nemesis Luthor 60 Allow
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR The ‘prejudice’ problem: removing bigotry from politics
In a Sept. 17 article published by Ka Leo, “The ‘God’ problem: removing religion from politics,” the author reviews the 2012 Democratic National Convention’s inclusion of “God” in the official party platform. While the article discusses important points about the relationship between religion and politics in America, it falls short of addressing the issue in a meaningful and thought-out manner. The article is right in that “America is not a theocracy.” But just because America is not a theocracy, it does not mean that religion or philosophy do not play a role in politics or government. One does not have to go far to find a mention of God or religion in the documents that serve as the basis of American philosophical, legal and political foundations. Quoting from the Declaration of Independence: “When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary … to assume among the powers of earth,, the separate and equal station to which the p p q Laws of Nature, and of Nature’s God entitle them.” In other words, the writers of the Declaration of Independence believed that our basic rights were entitled to us by “the Laws of Nature and
Nature’s God.” This does not mean that they claimed that they were acting in the name of God. But it does mean that religion influenced their political thinking. So although the article has some basis for complaint towards the inclusion of God in the DNC’s platform, it fails to realize that religion and philosophy have been and continue to be integral parts of politics. It also forgets that a political party is a group of individuals that band together to influence government policy by sponsoring candidates for government offices. When a majority of individuals within a party share similar religious beliefs, shouldn’t it be obvious that those religious beliefs are expressed in the party’s platform? If a majority within both the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention want to include God within the party platform, then it is only natural that God will be included in the platform. While efforts should be made to accommodate the opinions of the minority, the demands of the minorityy should in no wayy overpower the needs of the majorp j ity. Isn’t the implementation of the vote of the majority an integral part of democracy? This leads into Antonio Villaraigosa’s use of the audible vote to determine the majority’s opinion. The article stated that the vote was imprecise and may have discounted the nay’s votes. If individuals at the DNC felt like they were unfairly misrepresented through the oral voting process, they
can demand that the voting procedures be changed to more accurately represent voting outcome. It should also be noted that listening to a recording of a large convention to determine decibel level differences between “yays” and “nays” does not accurately simulate in-person presence at the convention. In summary, although it is important to note that many individuals believe that God should not be included in national party platforms, it is unfortunate when those opinions are based on discordant logic and false assumptions of political realities. Most Americans believe in God, and those beliefs will inevitably manifest themselves in politics. While it is important to accommodate for a minority’s viewpoints and values, ultimately democracy requires that the majority’s vote take precedence. In this case, God is included in the both the RNC and DNC party platforms. We should be wary of individuals that try to discount the political views of others whose beliefs are based on religious principles. Ultimately, every individual and group of individup p als has views that th are tied to philosophical and religious prinThe beauty of a democracy is that indiciples and experiences. expe these views in public and political spheres viduals can express exp without fearing that the right to freedom of expression will be taken away. It iis the diversity and peaceful interaction of these views that makes mak the political experience in the United States for her citizens. unique and meaningful me CODY THIEL Student, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Stud
This letter was written in response to the article “The ‘God’ problem: removing religion from politics” printed on Sept. 17. Scan this QR code or go to kaleo.org to read the article.
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Ka Leo Player of the Week Junior setter Mita Uiato has been selected as Ka Leo Player of the Week. Uiato was key in the Rainbow Wahine’s home victories over UC Irvine and Long Beach State. In the first match against UCI, Uiato recorded a team-high 36 assists. She also added six digs and two blocks while posting a perfect 1.000 hitting percentage for two kills. The ‘Bows cruised to a straight set victory, 25-18, 25-11 and 25-18. The next match was full of more Rainbow Wahine dominance. UH again won in three sets, 25-17, 25-16 and 25-19. This time around, Uiato had 36 assists, one kill, four digs and a personal season-high of five blocks. “She had two really nice blocks against both outsides and I think that hurt them,” said head coach Dave Shoji. “They didn’t feel confident going left, so they were pretty much middle and right side.” The match against LBSU was also special for Uiato as she is a Long Beach native herself.
“I was really excited that they were coming here this weekend,” said Uiato after the match. “Today, that’s all I thought about. It feels really good to play and beat them the way we did, coming from Long Beach.” The Rainbow Wahine (12-2, 4-0 Big West) are currently the only team left undefeated in Big West conference play. “It feels really good, but that just means that there’s a big target on our backs,” said Uiato. “We just gotta stay consistent and keep working. Just because we’re fi rst doesn’t mean that we’re better than everybody. We know that, and everybody’s gonna be out to get us.”
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Emily Hartong (Outside Hitter, Women’s Volleyball) Hartong posted 14 kills, nine digs, two blocks, and a .355 hitting percentage against UCI. The following match she led the ‘Bows with 12 kills, six digs, three blocks, and .310 pct.
Jade Vorster (Middle Blocker, Women’s Volleyball) Vorster amassed seven kills, one dig, and a .353 hitting percentage against the Anteaters. The redshirt freshman shone even brighter against LBSU with six kills, two digs, and .385 pct. to go along with her career-high eight blocks.
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