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The University of Hawai‘i opened a state-of-the-art nursing simulation facility stocked with high-tech replica medical equipment and lifelike mannequins earlier this month. With private and state funding, the university began construction last year and fi nally finished the center this month, making UH Mānoa’s School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene one of the most technologically advanced in the Pacific region.

BENEFIT TO STUDENTS Although the facility has been fi nished since Jan. 6, most of the students have only had an orientation session to prepare for their fi rst simulations, as many will not begin until next week.

“There are a few of us who have already had classes in the simulation lab,” said Trisha Carinio, a student in the program. “We’ve all had simulation lab experience before they finished renovating, but it was a lot different. The new facility is far more advanced. It has multiple rooms; an ER room; and high-fidelity mannequins that can blink, cry, and even have a pulse,” she explained. Carinio believes the facility will give students real-life experience that will prepare them for successful careers abroad and in Hawai‘i. “[The simulations] help us get used to the hospital environment. Our clinical instructor guides us through the processes and the whole class becomes much more of a hands-on experience,” she said.

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answer the high demand for medical professionals in Hawai‘i. “In the future, I want to further my education and become a nurse practitioner. After I graduate, I plan to join the Navy Nurse Corps and then eventually come back to practice in Hawai‘i,” she said. “These students will probably stay in Hawai‘i and transition into practice, and I think the people who will benefit are not only [the students], but every citizen on the islands, and not only this island, but across all the Pacific Rim,” said Dr. Lorrie Wong, one of the leading instructors of the simulation center. “Simulation is a teaching methodology, and we are trying to use it to promote safe, quality nursing care. What we offer is very unique, because the students get to work with real doctors, re-

But even though the center is technologically advanced, it still requires work. “Students never know how much work it actually takes to get everything up and running,” said Natalie Anderson, one of the simtechs who works behind the scenes. “But it’s all worth it when everything comes through. Just one simulation takes a lot of work. One 20 -minute class takes the effort of 10 people.” In order to operate the facility that the students perform in, trained technicians spend each day preparing the lifelike mannequins for class sessions. As the students operate on the dummy, the technicians and instructors control the mannequin and much of the hospital environment from behind a closed master control room. The mannequins are so responsive and lifelike that the simtechs can fi nely adjust all of their life signs quickly for better student education in a variety of situations. “The important thing is that our students can learn and make mistakes, and no one will get hurt. They don’t have to worry that they are going to make a fatal error. Here, we can let them make critical decisions and follow through with their actions,” said Wong. “Students say this helps them better understand what is going on.”

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Reducing Hawai‘i’s third-largest energy bill of experience to the challenge, having previously led a student initiative that reduced Saunders Hall’s energy bill by 24 percent, or nearly $150,000, in one year by removing light bulbs and implementing air conditioning shutdowns. Impressed by the results, the Department of Education Office of Schools & Facilities Support Ser vices hired student interns to perform sustainability assessments in public schools such as Keone‘ula Elementar y School in ‘Ewa Beach.

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A HUGE OPPORTUNITY After the United States military and the University of Hawai‘i, the Department of Education – which includes its vast public school system – is the state’s third-largest consumer of energy. “I would like to place an energy handbook and an energy audit kit in every single high school in Hawai‘i and have energy training days with energy ambassadors at every school,” said Trevenna. Trevenna brings a wealth

PARTNERSHIPS The SEAD Program was formed as a partnership among various organizations. “There’s synergy with many programs that exist in the state, and we’re pursuing many collaborations,” said Trevenna. Current partners include the Hawai‘i Department of Education, the United States Green Building Council, Sustainable UH and the UH community colleges' RISE-UH program. The partnerships coalesced from a shared sense of purpose. “ We wanted to help bring together what she was tr ying to put together and make it into a reality,” said Christopher Parker, chair of the Green Schools Committee of the US GBC’s Hawai‘i chapter. “Some people in the public think that sustainability and being green is just cleaning beaches, but the reality is that it ’s more than that.” The United States GBC’s Hawai‘i chapter matched funding on 30 books in the fundraiser

and will host the first energy ambassador workshop, where SEA D staff will train high school students to perform energy audits. “ There’s an immediate need and interest among high school students” for this type of education, according to Parker.

BOOKS, KITS, TRAINING To accomplish its three pronged vision, the SEA D Pro gram plans to raise additional funding from individuals and nonprofit organizations. “ We have the expertise, we have the curriculum, we have a number of trainings under our belt, we have the students ready to go do the training,” said Trevenna. “ We just need funding.” Trevenna’s energy handbook has nearly 1,000 copies in print, predominantly as a “niche publication for use in academia,” said Ernest Rose, director of sales and marketing at publisher Island Moonlight. But, according to Rose, the SEA D Program hopes to use promotional and marketing activity such as last week’s fundraiser to disseminate the energy handbook more widely and invigorate the sustainability movement in Hawai‘i. Trevenna’s approach to sustainability is grounded in her philosophy that saving energy doesn’t have to be painful: “Sustainability is not a sacrifice; using energy efficiently brings lighting and air conditioning to healthy levels so people are comfortable, don’t get sick, and are more productive.” The group’s next objectives are to provide all high schools with energy audit kits and train students on energy efficiency.

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EDDIE GRIFFIN SHOW Join comedian Eddie Griffi n live at Hawai‘i Theatre, where he’ll be performing stand-up. Griffi n is known for his previous work in various movies such as the “Deuce Bigalow” fi lms and “John Q.” Griffi n is also known for his sitcom “Malcolm and Eddie.” Cost: $32.50-$39.50 Where: Hawai‘i Theatre, 1130 Bethel St. When: Friday, Jan. 20; 7 p.m. Contact: 808-528-0506

WINTER WONDERLAND Wonderland Entertainment Group presents the second annual Winter Wonderland, which promises to be the biggest electronic dance music party on O‘ahu this winter. This event will feature headliners Manufactured Superstars and Tritonal, as well as local DJ talent. Cost: $40-$55 Where: Wet ’n’ Wild Hawai‘i, 400 Farrington Hwy. When: Saturday, Jan. 21; 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Contact: www.wonderlandentertainmentgroup.com

SOJA RETURNS TO THE ISLANDS Reggae band SOJA returns to O‘ahu to kick off its official “Strength to Survive” tour this month. SOJA combines reggae with an American perspective. Special guests will include The Green and Anuhea. Advance and VIP tickets are available at groovetickets. com. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost: $39.50 general admission, $80 VIP Where: Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park Amphitheater

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PACIFIC ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL This year’s Pacific Island Arts Festival will feature about 100 fine artists. Purchase homemade jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, soaps and more. Enjoy live entertainment and hula dancers while shopping. Cost: Free admission

Where: Kapi‘olani Park, near Honolulu Zoo When: Saturday, Jan. 21- Sunday Jan. 22; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: 808-696 -6717

OPEN CASTING CALL: FASHION SHOW Hawaiian Island Creations is casting both male and female models, ages 15 -25 with excellent runway skills. Casting

is for a show taking place on Thursday, Feb. 2. Cost: Free Where: Hawaiian Island Creations, 298 Beachwalk Ave. When: Sunday, Jan. 22; 12–1 p.m. Contact: www.graceballesteros. eu/casting.html

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“Inside the Ethnic Studies Studio,” where he will speak about his life, upcoming music projects and use of social media. The event is being sponsored in part by KTUH’s “The Got Rice? Show” and the Ethnic Studies Student Association, the latter of which hopes to bridge the discordance between race and artistic production – in this case, the rarity of Asian-Americans in modern hip-hop culture. “I’m interested in looking at ways identity of race connects to broader understandings of art and music,” said Rod Labrador, professor and advisor of the UH Mānoa ESSA. “Particularly in a cultural arc

form. You don’t have many AsianAmerican rappers, but at the same time, this guy is super popular.” The term “popular” might seem like an understatement to some of Dumbfoundead’s most loyal fans. The young Korean-American rapper is considered a veteran of the battle rap circuit, originating from L.A.’s Project Blowed (the longest-running hip-hop open mic event), appearing numerous times in hip-hop battle leagues like GrindTime, achieving over 3.5 million views on his YouTube channel and releasing three studio albums. That was enough to catch the attention of the ESSA, who worked with DJ Bone of KTUH to organize an event where Dumbfoundead would be able to share his life story with interested students. “You have lots of artists coming to Hawai‘i, so I’ve been trying to get them to come to campus to talk about how they come about to making their music, how it connects to their sense of identity and their sense of place,” Labrador said. Labrador and the ESSA plan to continue these events in the future. Past artists include Blue Scholars, Rocky Rivera and Dice. But for the time being, they hope Dumbfoundead’s message will resonate well with students. “Dumbfoundead’s been doing a lot of appearances on colleges and he wanted to check out UH,” Labrador said. “We wanted to be able to create a venue for him to talk about his projects, music and his life.”

“Inside the Ethnic Studies Studio” Featuring Dumbfoundead Friday, Jan. 20 12-1 p.m. Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services Room 412

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Before sittting down to write a review of wr a new album, I like to give the album at least four or ďŹ ve start-to-ďŹ nish listens. I hunker down in solitude and, while listening, scribble down stream-ofconsciousness notes on the music. But I have a confession to make: I could not make it past one and a half listens of the new Lou Reed and Metallica collaboration album, “Lulu.â€? I tapped out. When I looked at my notebook, my only two observations were a question mark and a sad face. Lou Reed was the lead singer of seminal ’60s band The Velvet Underground. With the help of Andy Warhol and a Silver Factory full of amphetamines, it redeďŹ ned the words “cool,â€? “artâ€? and “rock.â€? Metallica, in the ’80s at least, was considered among the best heavy metal had to offer. Its impeccable pedigree makes “Luluâ€? all the sadder. Unlike the

Jack White and Insane Clown Posse collaboration earlier this year, there isn’t even comedic value to redeem this unholy union. The album opener, “Bradenberg Gate,â€? starts with Lou Reed deadpanning lyrics about womanhood, self-mutilation and vampires over a lone acoustic-guitar chord progression. This is all well and good, up until about the 30-second mark. Metallica comes in unannounced, and you can tell by that ďŹ rst distorted, overproduced electric guitar chord that something has gone horribly amiss. Like Chinese food and cheddar cheese, some things just weren’t meant to be mixed. The songs on “Luluâ€? are lengthy – the album’s 10 songs run a total of an hour and a half long. In songs like “Iced Honey,â€? Metallica just plays the same two distorted chords over and over again with nary a build up or build down. The Velvet Underground got away with playing the same two chords for the seven minutes of its hit “Heroin,â€? but there were subtle changes in rhythm and

a droning violin that constantly changed the dynamic. This isn’t repetition in the name of experimentation like Philip Glass or Can. This is seriously just the same two chords forever. Even the one song that has promise, the understated, prettysounding “Junior Dad,â€? gets arduous because it’s 20 minutes long. Lyrics and storytelling are usually Reed’s strong suit, but there are some seriously cringeworthy metaphors on “Lulu:â€? “You can’t put a butter y in a jar / If the effort’s too high no matter who you are / You can’t catch the moon or the sun or the stars.â€? Reed delivers the lyrics in his trademark spoken-word-singing hybrid while Metallica lead singer James HetďŹ eld occasionally pops in and starts singing the same two words for a minute or two. In 1975, Lou Reed released “Metal Machine Music,â€? an instrumental album of machine buzzes and clicks. It’s hard to get more polarizing than that infamously difďŹ cult album, but “Luluâ€? comes very, very close.

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Volunteer Help WANTED To Count the Homeless IHS, The Institute for Human Services is participating in the Annual Statewide Point-in-Time Count to survey people who are homeless – living both in shelters and outside of shelters. We need volunteers to conduct the surveys on Jan. 24-27. 2 hour shifts available beginning at 5 p.m. You will be trained. You will be safe. You will be moved by this experience. You can sign up for 1 shift or more. For more information or to sign up please call Catherine Graham at 447-2842 or email her at catherineg@ihs-hawaii.org.

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Peoples’ conceptions place and nature affect their relationship with the world and their constructions of landscape. A look at how the ali‘i of Hawai‘i dealt with foreign influences gives insight to their world-view regarding changes to the land system following the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893. Joined by mentor, Professor of Hawaiian Studies Dr. Jonathan Osorio, Mellon Hawai‘i Postdoctorial Fellow Kamana Beamer reflects on his academic path, gives insight to his research, and speaks about what gives him inspiration for the work he does. Date: Friday, January 27, 2012 Time:: 12:30-2:30 Place: Kamakakūokalani, Hālau o Haumea Hosted by: The Dean Student Advisory Board of Hawai‘inuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Visit kaleo.org for weekly web content T H ROU G H T H E E Y E S O F A N I N T E RN : WA S H I N G TO N , D.C . For the past several years, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has selected four students every spring and fall semester to represent the university as congressional interns in Hawai‘i’s two Senate and two House offices in Washington, D.C. Once in D.C., the interns begin working at the office that has selected them, completing tasks from sorting mail and running errands to booking and guiding tours and aiding staffers with issues related to the intern’s background. Working full time in Washington, D.C. still leaves an intern with plenty of time on the weekends to explore famous monu-

ments, landmarks and museums, as well as lesserknown attractions, eateries and shops. Matt Sylva was born and raised in Hawai‘i and is of Okinawan, Caucasian and Hawaiian descent. His multicultural background and experiences with a family that is both Democrat and Republican have heavily infl uenced his views of Hawai‘i, America and the world.

FAR F ROM BAL ANC E D As we make the transition into 2012, the election cycle has been moving swiftly. With several of the Republican candidates for the GOP nomination dropping out and even more still running, we can only expect things to intensify. “Far from Balanced” focuses on the remaining candidates, and, when the Republicans coalesce around one candidate, it will observe and follow – from a liberal standpoint – the path that person takes on his fight for the White House. Jefferson Speer is the web editor for Ka Leo. He is a senior majoring in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and expects to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Spring 2012.

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Sidewalk society: tips for safe sharing NICK BARTO Contributing Writer I have been hit by four cars and one homeless person while riding my skateboard on O‘ahu. Through these incidences, along with many close calls, I have learned. I’ve learned about pedestrian protocol while among other pedestrians, skateboarders (who are, in fact, pedestrians too) and drivers. I emphasize the interactions with drivers because, obviously, these are the most deadly. According to Transportation for A merica, “from 2000 through 2009, more than 47,700 pedestrians were killed in the United States, the equivalent of a jumbo jet full of passengers crashing roughly ever y month. On top of that, more than 688,000 pe destrians were injured over the decade, a number equivalent to a pedestrian being struck by a

car or truck ever y seven minutes.� The 2000 United States census says that in cities of over 100,000 citizens, Honolulu ranks 25th in percentage of pedestrians. That said, Hawai‘i’s pedestrians still need to “walk, stroll or roll� defensively. Here are some guidelines for safe and courteous interaction all parties should keep in mind:

DRIVERS Avoid obstructing crosswalks. Skaters must dismount every time this happens because the only place sidewalks are accessible from the asphalt are at these crosswalk junctions. Many skateboards aren’t designed to hop up curbs, so blocking their only route is pretty inconsiderate. Move slowly when exiting tight alleyways and traveling

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Opinions LETTER TO THE EDITOR Regarding the Jan. 11 article on the Roma, one would think that in the age of Google a reporter could easily look up the derivation of Romania and find that it comes from a word meaning citizen of Rome, and has nothing to do with Gypsies. Also, when last in France, there were signs in tourist areas warning of pickpockets and beggars, who were mainly Gypsy children. My French friends told me that under French law, children can be arrested, but must be immediately

turned over to their “parents” – and nothing is done to them if they are under 12. So in a short time the kids would be back doing the same. Think what a nightmare this would be in a tourist area like Waikīkī. Also, I’ve lived here long enough to remember a large Gypsy encampment at Hanauma Bay, which was a real nightmare for the city. So there is another side to your story.

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Some know the tragedy of Peter Wenner, the University of Hawai‘i sailing team member who died in a boating accident in November 2008. Fewer know the story of PJ, the charismatic sophomore who loved sailing almost as much as making people smile. This Saturday, the UH sailing team will take part in its annual tribute to PJ: the Peter Wenner Rainbow Invite. Teams from California, Washington and Japan will ock to Ke‘ehi Lagoon not only in search of victory, but also the passion for the sport that PJ brought every time he was out on the water. “Everything he did upon arriving to go to school at the University of Hawai‘i revolved around the sailing team ... making it better and making his teammates better and just having a love for life,â€? said UH sailing coach Andy Johnson. But PJ was much more than just a sailor. “PJ was the friendliest, nicest guy you’ve ever met,â€? said former teammate and current UH sailor Craig Schifferns. The fact that PJ was such a great teammate, friend and human being is what made saying goodbye so painful for the Hawai‘i sailing family. “We stayed at the hospital with him for two straight days,â€? said Schifferns. “Nobody left. Nobody wanted to leave.â€? PJ’s passing left a hole in the heart of the UH sailing team and devastated his teammates. For the two weeks after his death, his teammates missed class in favor of consoling each

other during such a dark time. “It was absolutely shocking,â€? said former teammate Mitch Icard. “We were all just at a loss for words.â€? “Everybody felt like they were losing a brother,â€? said Johnson (who was in San Diego with the UH women’s sailing team at the time of the accident). “That was the hardest plane ride for myself, and guaranteed for all the girls that were with us on the trip – it was a long ďŹ ve hours.â€? However, what deďŹ ned PJ were not the enormous effects of his premature death, but the minute details of his vibrant life. Whether it was the bodysurfing sessions, the post-practice Friday tradition of endless coconut shrimp or the basketball games he was “unbelievably terrible atâ€? (according to Icard), PJ always found a way to make happiness contagious and put smiles on his teammates’ faces – smiles that, to this day, still surface when they speak of their beloved friend. PJ may be gone, but his legacy will live forever with the UH sailing team. Not only is he the namesake for this week’s event, but he was also posthumously awarded the team’s Most Inspirational Sailor Award in the months after his passing. Even UH sailor Bree Nidds, who never met him, said, “PJ has always been there in spirit.â€? The University of Hawai‘i sailing team is more than just a group of student athletes – it’s a family. As long as there is UH sailing, it will never allow PJ Wenner’s memory to fade away. Because, as all of us in Hawai‘i know from a famous Disney movie, “Family means nobody gets left behind – or forgotten.â€? NIK SEU / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

The Peter Wenner Rainbow Invite, which will take place this Saturday, Jan. 21, honors Peter Wenner, a deceased member of the UH sailing team.

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