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’ p o C p o ‘T ALDEN ALAYV LAYVILLA Staff Writ Writer Campus Security offi of cer John D. Trojacek earned the “Top Cop” award “T through his life-saving actions during the First Hawaiian Bank Ban Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in May. Trojacek’s peers and superiors nominated him for the award, which is presented w annually to law enforcement officers who enforcem have gone above the call of o duty, according to Phyllis Look, marketing marketin and communications manager at UH Mānoa. Among Trojacek’s superiors is Campus Security C Captain Alberta Pukahi, a former recipient of the “Top Cop” award. “We are proud to have ha Officer Trojacek on the Campus Security force,” Pukahi said in an email. email “His conscientious behavior and professionalism in pro handling the situation at a the Torch Run is typical of this modest officer and well deserving of the ‘Top Cop’ Co award.”
THE INCIDENT During the Torch R Run on May 24, Trojacek and a team of Campus Seassisted HPD officers curity officers assiste with traffic control.
As Trojacek helped HPD, he noticed a fellow correctional officer lying unresponsive on the ground. Trojacek witnessed “several HPD officers, some fellow runners, all acting in fight-or-flight, super-adrenaline mode, doing CPR compressions on the fallen runner.” “There was no one providing rescue breaths at the time of my arrival, and it seemed to be pretty chaotic, with people yelling for help and compressions being delivered at way too fast a rate and in the wrong location,” Trojacek said in an email. “Everyone wanted to help, but nothing was in sync.” Trojacek, who is EMT certified and worked as a fireman, remained calm and coordinated everyone’s efforts, according to Pukahi. “We were able to bring him back to life four times while we were doing CPR — the guy was such a fighter — but that just added to the intensity of the scene,” Trojacek said. Trojacek said another officer was able to deliver an AED to the scene. “We hooked it up and delivered a shock, which brought him back for a short period of time, but his heart stopped again, so we continued CPR,” Trojacek said. “Finally, an ambulance arrived, took over patient care and rushed him to a hospital.”
Officer John Trojacek has been with Campus Security for about one year. PHOTO COURTESY OF PHYLLIS LOOK
The next day, Trojacek learned that the fallen runner survived the neardeath ordeal. “I could not have been more relieved and happy for him,” Trojacek said. “During the awards ceremony, I had the opportunity to meet him again. He is in a much better situation now, lost a bunch of weight and had a huge smile on his face. Definitely a lifelong memory.”
BACKGROUND AND TRAINING Trojacek has been with Campus Security for about a year. “I got my EMT certification and worked as a fireman with a local city department in the suburbs of Sacramento for several years before wanting to move up the ranks,” Trojacek said. Currently, Trojacek is pursuing a master’s degree in disaster management and humanitarian assistance. “My goal is to become an Emergency Manager where I plan response tactics to disaster and emergency situations,” Trojacek said. “My dream job is here with UH or maybe someplace else, but this job certainly has a lot to offer in terms of learning another aspect of emergency response because the university campus is a microcosm of a city.”
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TASHA M ERO Contributing Writer Andrews Amphitheater is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. “The amphitheater is available for student, faculty and staff use during regular school hours,” Facilities Management director Tom Katsuyoshi said. “Access is available through a gate at the northwest corner of the amphitheater.” However, any signs of vandalism such as crushed plants, broken tree branches or graffiti would cause use of the amphitheater to be revoked. According to Katsuyoshi, the facility will be locked-down at the fi rst sign of damage.
USE IS A PRIVILEGE Katsuyoshi hopes that users enter the amphitheater with a respectful decorum. “I assume that having a quiet lunch or munching on snacks is permitted with the hope that such users will clean up after themselves,” Katsuyoshi said. “Individual or group study is also acceptable use.” After vandalism issues in the past, Buildings and Grounds Management director Roxanne Adams hopes people entering the amphitheater will behave properly. “I think people need to treat Andrews like any other building facility, not just an open landscape,” Adams said.
E V E N T S AT T H E A M P H I T H E AT E R The amphitheater has been used for numerous occasions in the past, including plays, concerts and graduations. A common event held in Andrews Amphitheater is the annual Aloha Bash concert during the spring semester. “I had a lot of fun at the Aloha Bash last semester when The Green and Summer and all these bands played,” accounting major Frances Falcon said. “I liked their music. Being able to see them live is awesome.” According to Katsuyoshi, anyone meeting the qualifications established by the University’s Administrative Procedures may use the amphitheater. Universityrelated programs and organizations registered with the Student Activities Office may use the amphitheater at a minimal rate to defray costs of security guards, janitorial services and an electrician. “The money goes into the facilities use fund,” Katsuyoshi said.
H I S T O RY Built in 1935 to serve as an outdoor theater, Andrews Amphitheater was named after former professor and dean Arthur Lynn Andrews. Information about rented use of the amphitheater and other Mānoa facilities can be found online at the Facilities Management website.
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MARINA RIKER Contributing Writer It all started with a passion for punk rock and a shot of whiskey at sundown before jam sessions. “It was all for fun,” said A Shot at Sundown guitarist Jay Calamayan. “All we wanted to do was just drink.” Formed in 2011, the band started as a three piece: Waipahu residents Jonah Kalani on bass and vocals, Jay Calamayan on guitar and vocals and DeAndre Cabacungan on drums. After playing a few shows, the band recruited its second guitarist, Kevin Punzalan, in late 2012. “We’re all from different genres,” Calamayan said. “The only band that we agree on is Blink 182.” Despite their difference in music preference, they have a similar goal. They strive to embody the
skate park, pop-punk attitude of the 1990s. They take a melodic, nihilistic approach to their music, reminiscent of the early 2000s when CKY and Emerica skate shoes were all the rage. With 427 likes on their Facebook page, some of their popular songs include “Last Laugh,” “Pick Up the Phone” and “Panda Death Squad.” “Watching us live is probably a lot more entertaining than our music just because we’re pretty stupid on stage,” Calamayan said. The band looks to epitomize raw, DIY punk in its shows with a modern twist. Each member’s background ranges from rap to hip-hop to heavy metal – all genres that are known for their risqué performances, which is something the band wants for its own shows. They’re out to have fun, get drunk and don’t
care about criticism from fans who are into top-40 music. “We’re not afraid to make mistakes on stage,” Cabacungan said. “When we do we like to point it out, and we laugh at it. … We tease each other.” In the last two years, they have played alongside Everclear, All Time Low and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. They also want to tour someday. The band is now focused on recording, but has a few shows scheduled for the next few months. Some of the largest venues include Hawai‘i Metalfest on Dec. 14, and they will be the opening act for Man Overboard on Dec. 22. For more information on A Shot at Sundown or to listen to some of their tracks, visit reverbnation. com/ashotatsundown. Tune in to KTUH for Monday Night Live on Nov. 4 at 10 p.m.
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Molasses spill endangers marine life M ARY ZHENG Contributing Writer
President’s Message Aloha students, I hope everyone had a great Halloween as well as a fantastic October filled with lots of new experiences and memories. I would like to thank all the collaborating and sponsoring organizations involved in putting on this year’s Homecoming Fair 2013 last week Friday. We were able to give out over 1,000 homecoming t-shirts, provide live entertainment, and engage students with many of our booths this year that made the event a success. ASUH has passed many important pieces of legislation in October. We were able to appropriate funds that will go towards RIOs on campus and Sinclair Study Nights for finals week. We also were able to have a lot of discussion on other various topics that the Senate has taken up. I also want to congratulate the new senators who were elected to the 101st Senate in the Fall 2013 Special Elections. I am excited for them to serve and look forward to the new perspectives that they will bring to our student government. As always, let us know how we can better serve you. Sincerely, Richard Mizusawa President, ASUH 101st Senate
On Sept. 9, 233,000 gallons of molasses spilled into Honolulu Harbor, where fish thrive in the reefs. Shipping company Matson should be deemed responsible for the spill because the molasses leaked from one of their shipping containers. As a result of the spill, at least 26,000 marine animals have died. Some may disregard the spill as insignificant because molasses is just sugar, and others might downplay its effects in comparison to an oil spill. But molasses does more harm to the environment than people may think.
POISON FOR THE E C O S YS T E M Molasses affects marine life because of the properties of the liquid sugar. The liquid sinks quickly to the bottom of the ocean f loor, absorbing the oxygen and suffocating the fish. The fish are forced toward shallow waters. Unlike oil, which rests on the surface of the water and is easily removable, molasses will descend to the bottom, making it challenging to get rid of the brown liquid. Molasses also causes algae blooms to occur, which eliminates any remaining oxygen that has not already been taken. Fur-
thermore, it allows the growth of harmful bacteria, which thrive off the sugar in molasses. In addition, it is not only nature that is affected. Fishermen are reluctant to go out in the waters in their boats, in fear of dead fish or molasses going into their boat hulls or motors.
S H O U L D M AT S O N PAY? Matson is criticized by the Department of Transportation for knowing about a leaking pipe a year ago, but the company did nothing about the pipe, claiming that they did not fi nd a leak. The shipping company released a statement regarding the situation, saying that “Matson regrets that the incident impacted many harbor users as well as wildlife. We are taking steps to ensure this situation does not happen again.” Regardless, it is Matson’s negligence that caused the spill to occur; if they were aware of a leak a year ago, why were no precautions taken to prevent the spill? “Matson accepts responsibility for the spill and is working directly with the State and federal agencies to respond,” Governor Neil Abercrombie said in a letter. “ The company has also announced it would not resume shipping of molasses – a byproduct of the refining of sugarcane – until it can do so in a safe and responsible manner.”
Matson may have accepted its responsibilities, but the company should do more than just pay for its actions; Matson should also be held accountable for the death of the marine life that resulted from its negligence. If a disaster like this were to happen again, this experience should serve as a lesson of the consequences and repercussions to face.
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Fish prices may rise as a result from the spill, with tens of thousands of fish dying off since the spill. Swimmers and divers were warned to be cautious of the brown water because of potential attacks from marine predators, such as sharks and barracuda. In addition, since the coral reefs are vital to the ocean ecosystem, the reefs most devastated by the molasses would impair the marine ecosystem, which has a domino effect on all marine life that rely on and thrive on the reefs. According to Hawai‘i News Now, “Matson could have to pay up to $25,000 a day for discharging a pollutant and violating the Clean Water Act”. This only happens if justice is brought to the situation and Matson is held responsible for the devastating spill. The damage has been done, and for something that could have been prevented, Matson should compensate the state and take further responsibility by looking to restore stability for marine wildlife.
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Kelly Elms was the first Rainbow Wahine to be a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year . UH MEDIA REALTIONS
Do you still go to the stadium to see the softball team? “Yeah, the days that I don’t have lesWhile the Rainbow Wahine softball sons, I’ve been going down to volunteer team is experiencing a season of change and help with the team. It’s really great. with the departure of a record-setting se- I wish I had more time to go out because I nior class, one of those former ‘Bows went feel it’s good to have a recent player there through a year full of change as well. that girls can relate to and talk to, and Kelly Elms, formerly known as Kelly that’s a role that I like to have.” Majam, has found herself busy since completing her eligibility last spring. Elms Does helping out with the team make you married Josh Elms during the summer, feel nostalgic at all? “I really do miss the game. Giving was named a fi nalist for the NCA A Woman of the Year and has begun to pursue new my hitting lessons, it kinda helps f ill my dreams in her post-softball life. We sat sof tball f ix because I’m still investing in down with the former All-American to fi nd the game. But what I miss most is the camaraderie of the team, having a set rouout what she’s been up to. tine and going to the locker room ever y Now that your playing career is done, day. Having that comfortable routine what have you been up to? and seeing the girls ever y day is what I “I’ve been teaching P.E. at Liholiho El- miss the most. ementary, the school I did my student teachI remember what it feels like to be ing at. They hired me, and I’m working there preparing for the season and the pre half-time. Then, after school, I give hitting les- season tournaments right now. It was alsons to any girl that wants to learn to hit better. ways really exciting, because you hadn’t I’m doing that at Kahala Park. It’s been a little played a real game in like, four months stressful having two jobs at once, but I love both or something. I know that that ’s what jobs and they’re both very rewarding.” they’re feeling right now, and I rememJEREMY NIT TA Associate Sports Editor
ber feeling that during the f ive years that I was there.”
Congratulations on getting married during the summer. How is the married life? “Married life is very different. Before, Josh and I didn’t live together, so that’s definitely the biggest change: living together and sharing money and stuff. It’s all very different, but I love it. Also, Josh tried out for the UH baseball team and made the team. So he’s going to get to play baseball this year. It’ll definitely be a role reversal because I’ll be watching him play this year, but it’ll be a lot of fun.” What do you have planned for yourself in the near future? “Right now, I’m just going to teach and give my hitting lessons, and that’s what I’m hoping to do for a while. Josh is still in school, so while we’re still in Hawai‘i, that’s what I’m planning on doing. Eventually, I do want to coach, maybe at the college level. I think that would be really cool to be able to do. But we’ll see what God has planned for me, I’m not really sure. But right now, I’m really pleased with teaching and coaching. Helping the little girls has just been so rewarding.”
As you’ve probably heard, the biggest question surrounding the softball team this year is how they replace your graduating class. What do you think about that? “It’s very difficult. But last year we (last year’s senior class) were asked to replace a senior class that was full of talent, like Stephanie Ricketts and Dara Pagaduan and Alex Aguirre, and other studs before us. People were asking us the exact same questions. For us, it was telling ourselves that we weren’t them, and we don’t have to compare ourselves to the year before us. I think that’s the best way: to keep moving forward and not comparing yourself to who was there before you. It’s about changing the team, and there are going to be new seniors and new leaders. That’s the way you do it. You make it your team, and don’t live in the past.” Will we be seeing you at the games this year? “Of course. I’ll be at as many softball games as I can – both the softball games and the baseball games. I’ll be at all of them.”
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