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The new speech clinic was blessed last Wednesday to commemorate its movement from campus to Ala Moana Boulevard.

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When Cindy Spalling adopted a daughter from China and found that her speech was delayed, she was unsure of what to do.

“It was really hard for me as a parent because I’m not a speech therapist, and I don’t have any training,” she said. “So we really needed a professional, and for a lot of these conditions, you really need to have enough speech therapy; it’s so critical.”

Spalling decided to bring her daughter, who is now 5 years old, to the University of Hawai‘i Speech and Hearing Clinic after hearing about it from a friend whose father’s speech was impaired after a stroke.

S E RV I N G T H E C OMMU N I T Y The clinic has been providing services to the community for 45 years, but moved to the Gold Bond Building on Ala Moana Boulevard after being displaced by a fire in the

lower Mānoa Campus in February 2012. A blessing ceremony for the new suite was held last Wednesday.

“It ’s really a much better environment for both education and a clinic to be able to relocate to this new facility,” said Assistant Professor and Audiologist Chiemi Tanaka.

It is designed to help those who stutter, have articulation and language disorders, language-based learning disorders, voice and swallowing disorders, autism, dementia, hearing loss and the loss of ability to understand or express speech because of brain damage from strokes, falls or accidents.

A newly purchased sound booth, hearing aid fitting and two doctoral-level assistant professor/ audiologists providing audiology services are services that come with the new suite.

In addition to providing speech and hearing services, the clinic also serves as an educational facility where student clinicians

work with patients under licensed speech pathologists.

“It was really great,” Spalling said. “The students are very fresh and enthusiastic and excited about working with kids and having the chance to actually work with children. It’s a lot of fun for her, actually.

She doesn’t want to go home.”

The communication science disorders department at UH also conducts research into communications disorders, with one study focusing on whether the deployment of U.S. military members has caused them to suffer significant hearing loss.

A F F O R DA B I L I T Y A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y Before Spalling could get an appointment for her daughter at the UH Speech and Hearing Clinic, she paid for services elsewhere, which took a toll on her pocketbook.

“In Hawai‘i, it’s so expensive,” she said. “It’s at least $100 an hour most places. Even if you

go to Kapi‘olani hospital, it’s maybe $300 an hour if you can’t pay within 30 days.”

The clinic used to provide free services, but now charges a small fee.

“It’s still much cheaper,” Spalling said. “I guess it’s a subsidized charge, so it gives so many kids the opportunity to have speech therapy. When you have a child with special needs, you have so many expenses in other areas, so to have the clinic help with the speech aspect is really helpful.”

A federal law mandates speech pathology in schools for qualified children, and the clinic helps Hawai‘i comply with that rule.

“At the DOE, they give you very little speech therapy. It could be like 20 minutes a week sometimes because they are on tight budgets and so many kids require speech services,” Spalling said. “So having an hour maybe twice a week, which is what they [UH] provide to my daughter, is really, really helpful.”

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From Afghanistan to Mānoa: Journalist Kim Barker to speak at UH A LEX BIT TER Associate News Editor

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Moore Hall was also burglarized last year before graduation when the LLEA mailroom computer was stolen.

Moore Hall burglarized PAIGE TAKEYA Managing Editor Seven offi ces in Moore Hall were broken into and six computers were stolen sometime early Friday morning.

The Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas department was the victim – the LLEA main office, department chair’s office and educational specialist’s office were all hit.

Campus Security responded to the crime at 6:30 a.m. on Friday.

The perpretrators broke through door frames to bypass both the locked doors and combination deadbolts on the offices.

The department has already repaired its doors and is looking into ways it can replace its equipment.

Pick up Ka Leo on Friday to read our in-depth report on the incident.

Documenting the Middle East and the confl icts facing the region will be the subject of the latest installment in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Distinguished Lecture Series when the Chicago Tribune’s former South Asia Bureau Editor comes to speak at UH this Tuesday.

Kim Barker, who has focused on covering confl icts in Afghanistan and the surrounding regions since the U.S. invasion nearly 12 years ago, will speak about what she has Barker has written for ProPublican since 2010. learned, both professionally and personally, as a Barker’s recent book, pubjournalist in the region.

She will also be presenting lished in 2011, recounts the trials excerpts from her recently pub- she faced as a reporter in Afghanlished book, “ The Taliban Shuf- istan as well as her struggle to f le: Strange Days in A fghanistan carve out a social life in and learn about the people of the region. and Pakistan.”

The stories outlined in the “Ms. Barker is part of the larger mission to bring exception- work vary accordingly, with some al story-tellers to the UH Mānoa presenting firsthand accounts of campus,” said A. Hope Jahren, key developments, such as the coordinator for the Distinguished optimism that spread over many parts of A fghanistan during the Lecture Series.

Jahren added that Barker, nation’s first democratic election who will arrive at UH days after in 2004, and others offering inher most recent trip to the Mid- sight into the challenges Barker dle East, was a natural choice for faced as an American woman in the series, which has brought a predominately conservative other experienced journalists, Muslim nation.

Barker, who now writes including MacArthur and Pulitzer Prize winners, to Mānoa to about campaign finance and “dark money” contributed to speak in recent years.

“Kim Barker fits into this candidates through anonymous theme excellently, as a coura- donors for the nonprofit invesgeous and brilliant female jour- tigative new source ProPublica, nalist whose job it was to cover will also offer recommendations the war in Afghanistan and the ac- for students interested in jourtions of the Taliban for ten years nalism and related careers.

“She will also strive to prostarting in 2001,” Jahren said in vide advice for student journalan email interview with Ka Leo.

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ists, and young storytellers of every kind,” Jahren said.

UH’s Distinguished Lecture Series seeks to bring noted academics and experts from many different academic fields who have made “innovative and significant” contributions to their discipline to the university to speak to students, faculty, and others in the UH community.

From Montana to Afghanistan: Covering Conflict and the Clash of Cultures When: April 23, 6-7 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Where: UH Art Auditorium Cost: Free Contact: Talia S. Ogliore, 808-956-4531

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Making sustainability a priority in Hawai‘i DOOR AE SHIN Contributing Writer On April 11 and 12, University of Hawai‘i West O’ahu hosted the First A nnual Hawai‘i Sustainability in Higher Education Summit to gather administration, faculty, staff and students of all college campuses in Hawai‘i move forward with sustainability efforts on obtaining renewable energy sources, encouraging local food and establishing responsible waste management and green purchasing policies.

The recent fertilizer plant explosion in Texas and the earthquake in China are clear signals that changes to our actions and lifestyles are imperative to protect the well-being of the planet. As the global environmental crisis worsens and we face overpopulation, depletion of natural resources and extinction of species, sustainability and environmental justice can no longer be ignored.

WHATʼS YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT? At the two-day gathering, student participants were able to calculate their environmental impact through a series of questions about their lifestyles and habits on myfootprint.org. This questionnaire provided an estimate of how many Earths

humanity would need if everyone lived that lifestyle. The student with the lowest carbon footprint had a result of 1.47 Earths, while the student with the largest carbon footprint received a result of 8.08 Earths – still below the national average of 23.47 Earths.

These numbers represent the severity of the environmental crisis we face today and the impact we as individuals have through the choices we make. Whether it’s the length of our showers, the foods

This two-day event closed with a big mahalo pule as all attendees held hands on UH West O‘ahu’s Great Lawn – a symbol of positivity and unity of all campuses as they collectively endeavor to make sustainability a priority for the future of Hawai’i.

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and approvals, attendees of the summit hope that it will fuel the future of Hawai‘i’s higher education institutions as environmental leaders.

F O L L OW I N G C A L I F O R N I AʼS L E A D When the University of California system established a similar policy in 2004, they went from sourcing their energy from only nonrenewable sources to 15 percent renewable sources overnight.

As students and faculty in higher education, we are uniquely suited to be models for the community. we consume or the mindfulness of our everyday actions, we affect the environment and can make a difference.

As students and faculty in higher education, we are uniquely suited to be models for the community. The sustainability summit provided an outlet for conversation and development of a sustainability policy for all universities and community colleges in Hawai‘i. With a newly unified network of the various campuses, the hope is to establish this initiative statewide and become environmental stewards.

While the sustainability policy proposed is in the process of detailed edits

With hundreds of millions invested in their sustainability initiatives, the UC system is already looking at a return on their investment because of the substantial amount of energy and resources conserved since their efforts began.

Buildings in all 10 campuses are in the process of obtaining certification by L eadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a third-party verifier of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The UC system also has an ambitious goal to become a zero -waste campus. We can learn from the UC system and how sustainability in

higher education is beneficial not only for students but for the university and community as a whole.

With some investment from the university and support from students, faculty, staff and administration, UH could reduce its environmental impact on a large scale and provide long-term benefits for the land and people of Hawai‘i.

A lthough several recommendations to focus on Native Hawaiian traditions came up and concerns were raised about the implementation of the policy, the draft is under continued revision by a diverse group of sustainability leaders including students, professors, planning officers and administrators representing all campuses.

As we celebrate Earth Month, let ’s hope that this Sustainability Summit is the beginning of a powerful sustainability movement for Hawai‘i.

For more information on sustainability efforts across the UH system, visit www.hawaii.edu/ sustainability. Please also consider stopping by at the Earth Day Fair on Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Legacy Path to see school clubs, community organizations and sustainable businesses that are paving the way for environmental justice.

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Features BEN SAUNDERS Staff Writer Fans of the arts know how powerful music, dance and theater can be – this is exactly the recipe for Kennedy Theatre’s last primetime show of the season, “Spring Footholds,” premiering this Wednesday at the Earle Ernst Lab theatre. The show will be a mix of dance and theatrical performance in a formula that other footholds shows have presented in the past.

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Unlike other shows in the department, which often require large time commitments from theatre faculty, “Footholds” is almost entirely student-run, with staff playing a more advisory role. As the show’s stage manager Rachael Smith put it, “Footholds” is less a show and more a combination of “student-run dance concerts” that make heavy use of music, lights and sound to tell a story in a way vastly different from other University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa shows.

While it is easy to place some shows into a certain genre, viewers will have a hard time doing so for

“Footholds,” as the lineup of pieces is eclectic, with performers from different backgrounds set to take the stage. As with other shows in the Lab theatre, the use of technology is restricted, although this hasn’t stopped the show’s technical designers from coming up with interesting ideas on how best to complement the dancers without distracting from the stories they tell.

A DIVERSE SET It is this diversity that sets “Footholds” apart. The show aims to “showcase diversity in the department,” Smith said. Nothing is off-limits, and the audience will be met with combinations of genres they may never have seen before. Take graduate student David Heller’s piece, for example: a combination of hip-hop and ballet dancing unlike anything found in your average Lil’ Wayne video.

Another staple of the “Footholds” presentation is the diversity of the pieces each individual actor is involved in, with some performers doing multiple pieces for the show. Performer Sam Akuna is involved in four pieces, each one more abstract than the next, and dancer Lexi Hughes is involved in multiple pieces as well.

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In addition, the topics addressed in the performances vary.

Plots encompassed through the dances range from light-hearted stories to more controversial topics like abortion. More than anything, this “Footholds” strives to offer something for everyone.

A post-show rap after Friday’s performance will give the audience a chance to interact with the performers and get a better understanding of the show and the thoughts and stories behind it.

‘SPRING FOOTHOLDS’ When: April 24, 25, 26, 27; 8 p.m. and April 28; 2 p.m.

Where: Earle Ernst Lab Theatre Cost: $5 UH Manoa students with validated ID, $12 students, $14 seniors, military, UH faculty and staff, $15 general admission Contact: hawaii.edu/kennedy

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ACROSS 1 Switchblade 5 French revolutionary who was murdered in a tub 10 Hard to outwit 14 Trumpet muffler 15 Rolled out of bed 16 One-named Gaelic folk singer 17 Bear in two constellations 18 Pro cager 19 Folksy Joan 20 Behavior of a community 23 Martini liquor 24 AOL chat components 25 Turkish __: spas 28 24-hour auto race city 30 “Star Trek” catchphrase 33 Standing straight 34 Aim for pins 35 “How come?”

36 Storage items near outdoor faucets 40 Satisfied sigh 43 Sox player, e.g.

44 Preface, briefly 48 Military officer’s ride 51 Attempt to cool, as steaming hot soup 52 Prefix with foam 53 Maglie or Mineo 54 Unlock, poetically 55 Nurturing network of family and friends, and a hint to the starts of 20-, 30-, 36- and 48-Across 60 Corncob pipe part 62 “The First Time __ Saw Your Face” 63 Speech problem 64 Stay fresh 65 Dig artifact 66 Send out, as rays 67 500-mile race, familiarly 68 Phones on stage, e.g.

69 Contradict DOWN 1 Bring across the border

illegally 2 One in a rush 3 “Your money’s no good here!”

4 Calf meat, in Provence 5 Coated buttonlike candies 6 “Slicing Up Freshness” fastfood chain 7 Reddish horse 8 On the ocean 9 __ paper: school composition 10 Device for a Skype chat 11 Very agitated 12 Soap ingredient 13 ’60s-’80s Red Sox legend, familiarly 21 Ford named for a horse 22 Selectric maker 26 “Whadja say?”

27 Double agent 29 “Oh” de Cologne?

30 Drilling tool 31 Potter’s pitcher 32 Tavern brew 34 Lugosi who played Dracula 37 Cul-de-__ 38 Pharmaceutical giant Eli 39 __-Globe: shakable collectible 40 Balaam’s mount 41 Lawyer: Abbr.

42 Country bumpkin 45 Double-cross 46 Lures by phishing, say 47 Afraid of running out, gas gauge-wise 49 Drably unattractive 50 Ascot wearer 51 Fundamentals 53 Word after comic or landing 56 Cop’s suspect 57 Eggs __ easy 58 Move, in brokerese 59 Winter toy 60 Tackle a slope 61 Olympic diver’s perfection

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Baseball has long been a means for people to escape their hectic lives and enjoy the simplicity of a game that could do no wrong. However, in 1947, baseball itself became part of the hectic part of American life, and people were forced to face the prejudice that plagued the country when African-American player Jackie Robinson took the field in major league baseball. This hero, whose number is the only one retired in baseball, is honored in “42,” the story of an American legend.

At a time when racism and discrimination was commonplace, Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) does the unthinkable and signs Robinson, an African-American player in an allwhite league. As he breaks through the color barrier in the major leagues, Robinson must challenge obstacles and bigotry greater than ever before.

As Robinson, Chadwick Boseman is a pleasant surprise. This performance captures the empathy of audiences as Boseman portrays the struggles of discrimination at its peak. The most memorable

scene is when an ignorant rival manager (Alan Tudyk) attempts to insult and bewilder Robinson with detrimental racial remarks. Boseman also brings charisma and a great portrayal of determination that will exalt viewers.

Ford faithfully delivers as Rickey, possibly the most enthralling character of the film. As a devoted Christian, Rickey applies his spiritual beliefs into all aspects of life, which is both comic and commendable, and Ford shows the tenacity and passion that Rickey had for baseball. Without a doubt, Ford will be in talks for an Oscar nomination.

The backdrop of this fi lm was also a necessary addition that was well-portrayed. The 1940s environments, notably the stadiums, were impeccable and added to the authenticity of the fi lm.

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Seniors Monica Eggens and Amarens Genee will lead No. 1 see Hawai‘i into the Big West Tournament beginning Friday.

JOEY R AMIREZ Sports Editor The Rainbow Wahine water polo team has already made a splash in its fi rst Big West season by winning a share of the conference title along with UC Irvine.

Hawai‘i (18-9, 6-1 BWC) torpedoed to the finish with five straight victories to close out the regular season. This streak also propelled it to the No. 1 seed at this weekend’s Big West Tournament in Irvine, Calif. But the ‘Bows remain unsatisfied.

“Our season is just about to start,” senior center Amarens Genee said. “I don’t really [feel] like we have the title yet. ... The important thing is that we all realize that we’re not there yet. And if we don’t come out of this tournament as the number one [team], we haven’t really achieved anything.”

However, what the ‘Bows have accomplished is the biggest turnaround for any UH team this season. In 2012, the Rainbow Wahine were just 10 -15 overall and 0 -7 in conference play during their final year in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.

That campaign also marked the head coaching debut of Maureen

Cole, who had served the previous five years as a UH assistant. After stumbling in her debut, Cole’s squad bounced back this season to win the first regular season conference title in school history.

“It’s a big accomplishment in that we’ve come a long way in a year,” Cole said. “I took over the program a year ago and had to start pretty much from scratch. …

It all comes down to the girls. They work hard, and I’m just happy to be a part of such a great team.”

L E AV I N G L E GAC I E S The ‘Bows are powered by two legends in the making: Genee and senior attacker Monika Eggens.

Both players have rewritten the record books this season with their relentless attacks on opponents’ goals.

Genee, who has won back-toback Big West Player of the Week honors, is currently second on the team with 54 goals this season and a .486 field goal percentage.

In addition to her seasonal success, Genee has cemented herself as the third-highest goal scorer in Rainbow Wahine history with 175.

“It feels good to be getting that acknowledgement, but I never actually realized it before it was men-

tioned in the papers,” Genee said.

“It’s nice to get recognition for [an] individual performance. But in the end, what I want to do is just make the NCA A [Tournament].”

Meanwhile, Eggens has also shredded opponents during her fi nal year at UH as she leads the team with 84 goals. In addition, her .743 field goal percentage is currently demolishing the current school record of .563.

With 235 goals in her career, Eggens is looking to topple the biggest record of them all as she needs just four more to pass up Kelly Mason as UH’s all-time scoring leader.

“I have great teammates getting me the ball,” Eggens said.

“I’m fi nishing it, but there’s a lot of work that goes behind a goal.

It’s exciting, but I just wanna win.”

UPCOMING GAMES Hawai‘i vs. Pacific Friday at 9 a.m.

Semifinals* Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

Championship* Sunday at 1:15 p.m.

This is a single elimination tournament with a consolation bracket held at UCI’s Anteater Aquatic Center.