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Enrollment decreases for UH system FADI YOUKHANA Associate News Editor Student enrollment for the University of Hawai‘i system has decreased by 2.2 percent and follows five years of record-breaking enrollments, according to a Sept. 9 University of Hawai‘i press release.

“The UH Office of Institutional Research and Analysis projected a flattening of enrollment for the past couple of years so this was not unexpected,” Jodi Leong, director of communications for external affairs and university relations, said in an email. “As the economy began to improve we expected enrollments to begin to drop.”

The decline in enrollment is consistent with national records. According to the United States Census Bureau, enrollment in fall 2012 decreased by half a million students in colleges across the nation compared to that of fall 2011. According to the bureau, college students aged 25 years and older drove the decline in student enrollment.

According to Leong, UH’s numbers are preliminary until after the add/drop deadlines.

“At that time we will take a closer look at the

data to see if certain groups decreased more than others,” Leong said.

Since 2007, enrollment has grown by 17 percent. This fall, enrollment registered 59,288 students at the university’s 10 campuses, compared to 60,633 students in fall 2012.

“Students often leave college when the economy provides more jobs,” executive vice president for academic affairs Linda Johnsrud said in a press release. “This is particularly true of the community college students.”

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Enrollment at the Mā noa campus has decreased by two percent. The decline means there are 408 fewer students enrolled at the campus than fall 2012.

UH West O‘ahu, the system’s newest campus, registered the highest increase of students with an 18.8 percent increase or 380 more students.

Randy Ishitani, a junior studying liberal arts at Kapi‘olani Community College, said the cost of tuition could be the cause of the decline.

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Reasons for DecLIne from page 1

“A possible reason for the decrease in enrollment in campuses across the country is the cost of getting a degree,” Ishitani said. “Prospect students are beginning to explore more affordable career options. Having a degree does not fully guarantee a job anymore.”

Leong said it ’s possible that tuition could have af fected the decrease in student enrollment.

“It is possible, but the largest decrease in enrollment occurred at the community colleges which have the most affordable tuition,” Leong said. “ The decrease is also nationwide, so it is more likely a function of an improving economy.”

Blake Taylor, a financial aid counselor at UH M ā noa, said tuition shouldn’t discourage students from enrolling at the university.

“Ever y school has to go through tuition increases at some point,” Taylor said. “Students can counter those rises by being more aggressive in ap plying for scholarships.”

Financial Aid Services at UH M ā noa offers students multiple sources of possible assistance that include federal scholarships, FAFSA, private and other types of funds. Students who meet finan-

cial aid deadlines are likely to receive financial assistance.

“There are millions of dollars in scholarships from a variety of sources that go unused every year,” Taylor said.

Outer Island campuses of Hilo and Maui saw a decrease in enrollment by 138 and 275 students, respectively, while Kaua‘i Community College saw a slight increase of 19 students.

According to Lezlie Kanamu, a junior chemistry student at UH Hilo, one possible explanation for the decrease in numbers for Maui and Hilo is the distance and isolation of those campuses.

“There aren’t many things to do if you don’t enjoy outdoor activities at our campus,” Kanamu said. “You have to be creative to find ways for entertainment.”

UH community college campuses saw an overall decrease of 3.5 percent. This generated a 1,179 decrease in student numbers for a total enrollment of 32,939.

“Tuition prices are increasing, so maybe people are going to cheaper community colleges or are taking time off to work and make money for college,” Lisa Cheng, a sophomore chemistry student at UH Mānoa, said.

News Editor Noelle Fujii contributed to this article.

Freshman class increases in many areas According to a Sept. 9 press release, the fall 2013 freshman class is notable for its high caliber, the number of students ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating classes, elevated SAT scores and strong representation of local public high schools.

“We are excited that so many qualified high school graduates have launched their journeys toward higher education degrees at UH M ā noa,” Chancellor Tom Apple said in a press release.

“Also, because more high schools locally and nationally are offering A P courses, some of our first-time students have vaulted completely over freshman status to become sophomores, thereby facilitating faster graduation rates.”

According to information from the UH Mā noa Institutional Research Office, which reviewed data of the fall 2013 freshman class, the total number of freshmen, including fi rst-time students skipping the freshman status and entering as sophomores, has increased. In fall 2012, there were 1,994 students in the freshman class. In fall 2013, there were 2,011.

The number of freshman who ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school has also increased to 27.3 percent in fall 2013, compared to 24.1 percent in fall 2012.

More than half of the freshmen graduated from Hawai‘i public high schools.

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smoking prohibited on campus in 2014

UH will be the only school in Hawai‘i with a smoking ban.

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A LDEN A LAY VILLA Staff Writer Smoking will not be allowed on campus after a policy prohibiting the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes on campus will be implemented on Jan. 1, 2014, by the University of Hawai‘i at M ā noa administration.

UH M ā noa joins 422 colleges and universities in the United States that are 100 percent tobacco free, according to the American Lung Association website.

“This is a move supported by students, faculty and union organizations,” UH M ā noa Chancellor Tom Apple said in an email interview. “It will make for a cleaner, healthier campus. The community wants this, so I’m supportive. We will actually prolong and save lives by this change.”

According to Apple, violators of the policy will be asked to stop and be educated on the dangers of smoking.

T H E DA N G E R S O F S MO K I N G Cigarette smoking is linked to cancer, respiratory disease, coronary health disease and stroke, according to an article published in Tobacco Control.

According to Kristen Scholly, University Health Services Health Promotion chair, electronic cigarettes are part of the no smoking policy because research indicates that e-cigarettes causes health problems.

“Basically these devices are not FDA approved, and research is now becoming available that indicates e-cigarettes can increase nicotine dependence and can cause other health complications,” Scholly said.

“Basically, I wanted to include the negative effects of tobacco use and some statistics on how many other universities in the United States are 100 percent tobacco free.”

S E N AT E R E S O L U T I O N 05 -12

S MO K E R S , N O N S MO K E R S A N D T H E VA P O R I S T

On Feb. 8, 2012, the 99th Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i passed Senate Resolution 05-12: Tobacco Free Campus. The resolution gained further support, as the M ā noa Faculty Senate endorsed the resolution on March 21.

Former ASUH Senator Ryan Mandado, creator of Senate Resolution 05 -12, said he took an interest in the issue of tobacco use in high school. He said smoking damaged his father’s health and the people who surrounded him.

“There are many students on campus who smoke in places where a lot of other students pass,” Mandado said in an email interview. “I, myself, have problems with smoke because I have asthma, so I decided to have this problem fi xed, and I contacted Student Health Services.”

Student Health Services directed Mandado to the University Health Services Health Promotion department where he met Lisa Kehl, the prevention specialist/ counselor for the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program.

“She directed me to fi nd some resources to use in my resolution,” Mandado said.

Shana Yamashita, an English major and smoker, said she understands the point of the policy, but she feels it infringes on people’s personal rights.

“We do pay a lot of money to go here, and we are all adults,” Yamashita said. “I feel like we should have a lot more rights.”

Kevon Schiessel, a senior art major and smoker, finds the situation to be “outlandish” and “silly.” “ T here’s so many people who smoke here,” S chiessel sa id. “ It ’s going to be hard to enforce it .”

Nonsmoking students who were interviewed offered insight on designated smoking areas and the use of electronic cigarettes.

“Personally, I think that if there are designated smoking areas that it isn’t too much of an issue,” said Tyler Bills, a junior secondary education major. “I understand the concern for blocking and making it inaccessible on campus. However, I feel that that is a little extreme, especially the e-cigarettes as they are usually odorless and they usually don’t produce any bad carcinogens.”

Mary Beth Hidalgo, a senior microbiology major, said tobacco smoke bothered her, but

wasn’t deterred by e-cigarette vapor.

“Just the smoking bothers me because I don’t like the smell of cigarette smoke, and it gets in your hair and on your clothes,” Hidalgo said. “If they have to smoke, I guess there should be a designated area where they have to go — not just to smoke wherever they want.”

Joseph Ulpindo, a vaporist employed at Panda Express, puffed on his e-cigarette during the interview and said that the ban “is so sad.”

“It ’s good and bad,” Uplindo said. “ We have a lot of employees here who smoke by the loading dock. But it ’s good, too, because some students who smoke just throw their cigarettes on the ground and that can start a fire.”

CLARIFICATION In the Sept. 23 issue, the article “UH M ānoa launches fi rst Persian Laguage, Linguistics and Culture program” should have said Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali, Ph.D., founder, chair and president of the Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute said the partnership between the campus and the institute is an opportunity to share the Persian culture.

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It’s not fair because we have designated smoking areas. I am more than 20 feet from buildings. … That’s good enough for outside then why should it be illegal on campus?

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Yeah, I think it’s fair for people who smoke; if they think it’s unfair I think they need to know it’s also unfair to those who don’t smoke.

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“Do you think it’s fair that e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco are prohibited?”

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I guess I would say in that sense, it’s unfair. It’s unfair for these people I mean I can see why it would be upsetting.

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Yes, because people use e-cigarettes even indoors, and I think that’s really wrong. I know they’re trying to quit, but they’re in school.

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Tragedy, marriage and acrobatics: ‘Big Love’ comes to Kennedy Theatre ANTOINETTE RANIT / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

BEN SAUNDERS Staff Writer There’s a wedding on campus, and everyone is invited. Starting next weekend, Kennedy Theatre takes a foray into the exciting world of Greek weddings. Charles Lee’s “Big Love” combines comedic themes with tragedy to tell a story with a message about the institutions of love and marriage and how human nature plays into them.

W H AT I S ʻB I G L OV E ʼ?

According to director Ian Belton, the show is basically “Runaway Bride” meets “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Fleeing an arranged marriage, a group of sisters arrive in Greece to escape from their grooms-to-be, with unforeseen consequences. The play examines the vital role that love plays in healthy marriages and the disasters that can ensue when it is absent.

The show is a hybrid of Greek tragedy and Broadway-style musicals, a combination that strives to be different from what fans of either genre may be used to.

Belton stressed that the show is a comedy and does not take it-

self seriously. The play’s physical and situational comedy is offset by the serious themes it tackles in occasionally unexpected ways. The show relies on physicality, such as blade-throwing and aerial acrobatics, nearly as much as dialogue.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR Although “Big Love” is his first show at Kennedy Theatre, Belton has no shortage of experience. He has been directing shows for more than two decades and has worked at more than a dozen colleges. Additionally, Belton has directed offBroadway shows in New York City and has traveled to Europe and Asia to direct shows. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Richard E. Sherwood award and the Sir John Gielgud Fellowship award from the Mark Taper Forum and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, respectively.

Belton takes care in selecting the shows he does; he chose “Big Love” specifically because of the issues it tackles and how they relate to young people, namely love, and how unrequited love or unwanted marriage can lead to disastrous results.

ʻB I G L OV E ʼ, B I G S H OW

With a large mainstage, Belton has spared no expense in set design and hopes to make the show as memorable as possible. The set “has a lot of moving parts,” according to Belton, including many large pieces that rotate and move around, ensuring that the play does not fall victim to the curse of uninteresting scene changes. The design will keep the audience guessing throughout the show while creating a fitting backdrop for the events that unfold onstage.

“Big Love” is packed with surprises, from the story to the acrobatics and physical comedy that pushes the play toward its morbid but fitting conclusion. Although the show tackles some intense themes, tragedy and comedy lovers alike should consider checking out “Big Love” to experience one of the craziest Greek weddings imaginable.

‘Big Love’ “Big Love” shows on Sept. 27, 28, Oct. 3, 4 and 5 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at UH Manoa’s Kennedy Theatre.

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Tech-wise to plant-wise

Ortiz (right) and Stankus (left)have logged more than 300 types of plants.

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JEANA CADBY Contributing Writer

Tropical plant and soil sciences student Nate Ortiz can tell you a lot about the plants on campus, but he would rather just show you.

In 2011, Ortiz and student Austin Stankus took on the project of logging all of the plants on campus. They both worked in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa landscaping department and thought it would be nice to have that information available to everyone.

Using the Google Maps program, Ortiz and Stankus began the process of identifying and researching campus plants. There are many important and historical trees planted on the UH Mā noa campus – a campus which was once considered a botanical garden. Before this effort, no one knew exactly what was planted on campus.

GE T TING IN TOUCH WITH THE TRE E S “We started with an iPhone web app, and now we have it available for Androids.

We have a web app as well,” Ortiz said.

“We like the idea of knowing that everyone has access to it.”

Ortiz, a former computer science student, spent time developing this open source database catered to bigger audiences. The main goal is accessibility and education for students and to facilitate administrators in making informed decisions.

“Other colleges are making plant maps, but use Arc GIS, which has a hefty license fee and is not mobile friendly,” Ortiz said. “They are spending a lot of money on a program that is not accessible to all students and faculty. In order for the noncomputer nerd to be able to figure it out or bother with the program, it needs to be easy to use and open source.”

Most administrators are not trained to use complicated systems like Arc GIS, so they might not know how to gain access or may not want to learn the program when making campus planning decisions. In addition, if anybody identifies a problem on campus, this program displays it to landscaping to get it fi xed properly and efficiently.

Current projects in the works include a campus recycling map and a map of all the irrigation and storm drain systems on campus. Most of the old records of these systems are lost. These new endeavors utilize GIS and upload the information onto Google Earth. This process makes it easy to view and share, and users can download free software for all of the Google Earth layers in the database.

A MO D E L F O R O T H E R C A M P U S E S UH landscaping is considering patenting this innovative process. Using the layers in an open source format can save universities a significant amount of money because less technical knowledge is required to input the data. Ortiz will be presenting this method at the upcoming Landscape Industry Council of Hawai‘i conference and at another upcoming conference in Pittsburgh. In addition, using a database that is updated in real time proves to be useful in keeping track of the life cycles of the plants for research. This information is crucial in studying the effects of climate

change as well as the life of a variety of plant species.

They are currently using the database for i-Tree (eco-system services) to put a dollar value on the landscape by calculating how much money the trees save on heating/cooling, the amount of permeable water run-off, oxygen production of plants and other factors taken into campus planning. This plant map directly impacted the ability to use the i-Tree program, which needs an extensive plant inventory for the calculations.

The major benefit of the program is that it is accessible on a mobile device, and users can use the “Where am I” on the iPhone to see what trees are around from where they are standing.

Categories are broken down into native plants, canoe plants, endangered plants, flowers, poisonous plants, medicinal plants and Ag crop plants. In addition, plants can be looked up by their scientific name, common name or Hawaiian name.

Students and visitors can check out the interactive map at manoa.hawaii.edu/ landscaping/plantmap.

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Sacrificing education for research K IM L UZ Contributing Writer

At one point or another in our college careers, we will all have taken a class that is taught by a temporar y instructor. W hen searching for classes on the Universit y of Hawai‘i portal, some courses will show that an instructor has yet “ to be announced.” In this case, it is likely that a temporar y instructor will teach it. Of tentimes, classes like this frighten students because without that “R ate -My-Professor” review, the semester might unfold miserably. However, a recent research study has proven the contrar y. David N. Figlio, Morton O. Schapiro of Northwestern Universit y and Kevin B. Soter, a member of Greatest Good, conducted a study at

Northwestern. T his study on freshman students yielded interesting results – students enrolled in classes taught by adjunct instructors were more likely to per form well in that class and take sub sequent courses in the same discipline the following semester than students with tenure -track teachers.

R E S E A RC H O R E D U C AT I O N? It is important for the university to hire professors on a tenure -track to increase the credibility of the institution.

In fact, the university recently launched a policy in 2012 that allows tenure -track candidates to be hired with a partner to “increase competitiveness.” Hiring tenure -track professors also preser ves academic, research and ser vice excellence at the university. However, Northwest-

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ern’s study proves to be true on the UH campus as well. Not only do tenure -track professors appear to be less approachable, but they are often more consumed in their research than in their time and concern for the education they provide to their students. Professors can spend weekends off island to conduct research and many depend on films to teach certain modules while they are away.

Not only does this decrease interaction and socialization in the classroom, but this method of teaching also keeps students uninterested, thus allowing many to turn to distractions like Face book during class. A lso, tenure -track professors tend to assign more and cre ate larger workloads for their students while non-tenure track instructors usually attempt to create a low-stress envi-

ronment, ensuring that st udents can engage in cer t a in concepts intensively and suf f iciently. More assignments mean st udents are const antly in a r ush to complete them on t ime and of ten re sor t to sources like W ik ipedia or other convenient sources in order to do so.

We should take pride in the university’s effort to increase competitiveness and credibility. Students want to graduate from a school that can be praised for its academics if not its athletics. The men who conducted the study go on to suggest that perhaps the hiring process should focus on both research-intensive tenuretrack professors and teaching-intensive professors. Why should the quality of our education be shoved to the side while our professors get recognition for studies that prevented them from teaching us?

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Danielson’s Homecoming Rainbow Wahine alum Kanani Danielson returns to Stan Sheriff Center after two years M ADDIE SAPIGAO Senior Staff Writer

Before the University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball team had Emily Hartong and Mita Uiato, there was one powerhouse player who brought success to the Rainbow Wahine – Kanani Danielson. On Sept. 25, Danielson makes her return to Stan Sheriff Center to take on this year’s ‘Bows.

“You look up to her, and her work ethic was really inspiring,” Uiato said. “She threw her body everywhere for defense, and even though she is a smaller outside hitter (she) out powered a lot of outside hitters.”

YO U N G E R Y E A R S Before Danielson joined the Rainbow Wahine, she accomplished many feats that athletes rarely receive. Volleyball Magazine named her High School National Player of the Year and three-time State Player of the Year as well as three-time Gatorade State Volleyball Player of the Year. Not only did she play volleyball, but also track and field for one year when she won the state championship in the high jump.

L E A D I N G T H E B OW S Playing for Hawai‘i, Danielson’s reputation in high school shone through. She was described as hard working and a

silent leader by example. She always had the right words to say to fellow teammates and would encourage and inspire them.

“My sophomore year when I started, she was there for me when I was struggling with the starting position,” Uiato said.

“She was always there to help if I needed her, and I trusted her.”

As a freshman, she was named first team all-Western Athletic Conference and the WAC Freshman of the Year. Her next three years at UH, she added more titles and awards. She was named AVCA First Team All-American for three years and three-time WAC Player of the Year. She also became just the seventh player to reach more than 1,000 kills and digs in her career at UH.

JA PA N Danielson signed with the Japanese professional team Toyota Auto Body after her career with the ‘Bows. Upon signing, she donated $10,000 of her contract back to the Rainbow Wahine program.

UPCOMING GAMES Hawai‘i plays Toyota Auto Body on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Stan Sheriff Center.

Kanani Danielson averaged the seventh most kills per set in UH history with 3.93.

SHANE GRACE KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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Sports Rainbow Wahine prepare to defend Big West title GABRIEL E STEVEZ Contributing Writer All eyes are set on the No. 7 Rainbow Wahine volleyball team in this weekend’s Big West conference opening matches. It’s been a strong start to the season for the ‘Bows, producing a nine-game winning streak and an 11-1 record.

Already on top of the overall standings this year, the ‘Bows look to dominate against Cal State Fullerton (7-4) and UC Riverside (1-11).

“We’ve learned a lot, especially in these 12 games that we’ve played,” senior setter Mita Uiato said. “We have that advantage over many of the teams that we know where our team stands and what our team needs to do.”

Since the days of the Western Athletic Conference, the Rainbow Wahine have won the past 76 conference matches. CSUF is on a good run in the beginning season and its rising freshman, McKenna Painton, leads the Big West in digs (4.42/set).

A big part of UH’s advantage is its offensive threat, senior outside hitter Emily Hartong, who leads the conference in kills per set at (4.83) and total kills (169).

Defensively, CSUF is the best in the BWC with 17.26 digs per set.

At the top of her game in digs, Painton is likely to become a crucial component for CSUF against the Wahine. Alongside Painton, setter Julie Consani leads the conference in assists per set with 11.32.

After taking Hawai‘i to four and five sets in last seasons meetings, the Titans hope to put another scare in the ‘Bows.

Upsetting great teams such as Texas and UCLA has been the trend this season for Hawai‘i. Keeping composure and poise throughout conference play will be a main obstacle that the Wahine will have to face.

“Going into conference play, I’m comfortable, but at the same time I can’t be too comfortable,” Uiato said.

With just one win this season, UC Riverside may not pose much of a threat to Hawai‘i. But the ‘Bows know that they must remain focused or risk ending their unbeaten conference streak that dates back five years.

UPCOMING GAMES Hawai‘i vs. Cal State Fullerton Friday, 7 p.m.

Hawai‘i vs. UC Riverside Sunday, 5 p.m.

Both games will be played at Stan Sheriff Center. Admission is free to students with valid UH IDs.

ADMISSION WITH VALID

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Junior defensive specialist Sarah Mendoza (left) is fifth on the team with 53 digs.

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