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vide students with essential skills to work in the aerospace industry by requiring a hands-on approach for the design, fabrication and testing of a small scientific payload for space flight. “Since Project Imua is affiliated with [HSGC], student applicants must meet the same requirements as those on Space Grant fellowships,” said Joseph Ciotti, project manager for PI, in an email. “Students must be a UHCC undergraduate student enrolled at one of the four Project Imua campuses. They must be U.S. citizens. This year’s team consists of 16 students from the four campuses. Approximately five are female students. The majority of students are in pre-engineering and physics programs, although this is not a requirement.”
UH community college students collaborate for space mission
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Students participate in a hybrid and electric vehicle training course. HENDRICKS HICKS STAFF WRITER
University of Hawai‘ i Community College (CC) students collaborated to send a probe into space funded by a $500,000 grant awarded under the NASA Space Grant Competitive Opportunity for Partnerships with Community Colleges and Technical Schools. Students from UH’s Honolulu, Kapi‘olani, Kaua‘ i and Windward campuses participated in Project
Imua, which is designed to refine the individual expertises of each college. Honolulu CC designed the probe’s electronic circuitry for power distribution, with telemetry systems designed and fabricated by Kapi‘olani CC. Windward CC combined all of the individual components into a single module and performed static tests. Windward CC and Kauai CC were jointly tasked with building the probe’s mechanical housing. Project Imua is supported by
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the Hawai‘ i Space Grant Consortium (HSGC) at Mānoa, which provides assistance through the Hawai‘ i Space Flight Lab (HSFL). Students will receive $200,000 in stipends to cover time spent on the project and travel expenses to Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and between islands. The remainder of the grant is used for tools, supplies and other lab expenses. PROJECT IMUA
Project Imua (PI) intends to pro-
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During Project Imua’s two-year period, close to 100 scholarships will be given to undergraduates at the four campuses. The students will be trained with hands-on experience in the design, construction, and testing involved with building small payloads. Students will also participate in regular teleconferences with RockSat-X coordinators to simulate the same procedures required of NASA contractors, providing students experience with aerospace engineering protocols. A select number of these stu-
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dents will attend the launches for their completed payloads. The launch is scheduled for August 11 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia aboard a Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket. “[On June 20], seven members from our team [departed] for Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia for a week-long environmental testing series on our payload. It’ll undergo high-[gravity] force and spin testing to insure that the payload can withstand the enormous stresses during liftoff and recovery for the launch scheduled in mid-August,” Ciotti said. EXPERIMENT OBJECTIVES
Students are working with a few main objectives, according to Ciotti. The payload of the probe has three instruments: • A UV spectrometer to measure solar ultraviolet radiation above the Earth’s atmosphere. The data is transmitted and stored onboard. • An array of four photo sensor for determining the payload orientation at its peak while the UV spectrometer is recording its data. • An accelerometer that was designed and built by Project Imua. The probe will have an 11-minute flight and splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean, where it will be recovered. What do you think? Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii
Grant provides students with specialized job training BIANCA SMALLWOOD STAFF WRITER
A grant awarded under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant (C3T) develops new training programs for community college students that will lead to jobs in specific industries. C3T Hawai‘ i is a $24.6 million grant awarded to the University of Hawai‘ i Community Colleges to partner with local businesses and state agencies to create and support training programs that lead to careers in the agriculture, energy and health fields. According to Billie K.T. Lueder, Honolulu Community College (HCC) director of communications and external affairs, students who participate in a C3T course have the advantage of learning from new or improved curriculums. “Courses are taught by experienced faculty who have developed learning objectives verified by industry experts,” Lueder said in an email interview. “This ensures students gain the latest in indus-
try specific knowledge, prior to their entrance into the workforce. C3T students have access to many student support services including student coaching and job placement assistance.” Providing students with an overview of basic maintenance, shop safety and the opportunity to learn how to handle high voltage equipment, HCC has become the first in the state to offer non-credit courses in hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance. The C3T course, running from June 16 to July 2, taught enrolled students firsthand hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance and repair procedures. Students needed to be 18 years old or older with a valid driver’s license. UH COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HCC’s new automotive training program has been featured in the news recently and other community colleges such as Windward Community College (WCC) and Leeward Community College (LCC) have their own set of C3T Hawai‘i programs as well. Michael Moser, director of career
and community education at WCC, said that the college’s C3T program gives students the opportunity to obtain a certificate or associate’s degree in fields such as veterinary technology, bio-resources and tech-
develop more credit and noncredit courses and programs in not only [healthcare, energy and agriculture],” Umehira said in an email interview. “But also in emerging industries in our service area
Students completing a C3T program should have a greater sense of confidence in knowing their training and skills are relevant. – MICHAEL MOSER WCC DIRECTOR OF CAREER AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
nology, and sustainable agriculture. Moser said that WCC students who take C3T courses benefit from receiving additional tutoring, instruction, and an academic coach who provides support and extra resources to improve completion. Ron Umehira, LCC Dean of Career and Technical Education, said that while there are no concerns in regards to the C3T courses LCC offers, the community college is looking to expand. “The college intends to pursue other grant opportunities to
such as elementary and secondary schools, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and solar biomass electric power generation.” Moser said that the completion of a C3T program prepares its participants for the job market. “Students completing a C3T program should have a greater sense of confidence in knowing their training and skills are relevant and validated by employers,” Moser said in an email interview. “Moreover, graduates are competitive in the job market and prepared to
start their employment with minimal additional training.” C3T HAWAI‘I FUNDING
Lueder said that the UH community colleges received the largest award in the first round of funding in 2011 with its funding coming to a close on Sept. 30, 2015. However, rounds two through four have already been awarded to the community colleges. She also said that each grant varies in amount and focuses on specific education and training programs. While HCC is offering its new hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance C3T course at a special rate of $395 this summer, Lueder said that C3T Hawai‘i funding does not cover tuition costs for its participants. “However, students may benefit indirectly, as grant funds offset many of the costs associated with running a course, including equipment purchases and compensation for faculty instruction,” Lueder said. “Many newly developed non-credit programs are providing introductory courses with tuition rates well below market value.”
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UH wins $952,000 grant for special education New teacher leaders are gearing up to serve Hawai‘i’s students
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As of 2012, 6.3 percent of Hawai‘ i’s students ages 6 to 21 received special education services. MASON HIGA STAFF WRITER
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has won a $952,000 grant that will improve the education of students with severe behavioral and learning needs in Hawai‘i. Thirty local teachers will undergo two years of training using distance education with the College of Education in order to better support students in remote, rural and disadvantaged areas. Two cohorts of
was its well-established, well-organized program. The candidates will receive modern, research-based training specifically aimed at those with severe behavioral and learning needs, such as autism. To teach instructors from across the state, the distance education will use platforms such as Laulima and Blackboard Collaborate to hold virtual class sessions. In addition, UH will bring the candidates to O‘ahu twice each semester to meet with their professors and
We need to prepare teachers for [special education], but they aren’t the most popular. – JENNY WELLS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
15 master of education degree candidates will be trained in January 2016 and 2018. Recruitment will begin in August. “Our intent is to help make them teacher leaders to help support their communities in working and having opportunities for these students,” said Jenny Wells, associate professor of special education at UH Mānoa and the director of the project. TRAINING TEACHER LEADERS
These new teacher leaders will receive 75 percent of the grant’s funding, with the money being used for their tuition and a stipend to buy books and internet access for the distance learning. The remaining funds will be used for salaries and administrative costs. With only 14 grants being awarded for training educators this year from the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Wells said that what set UH apart
each other to engage in hands-on opportunities and build a sense of community. Candidates will not only have to meet the criteria of UH Mānoa’s Office of Graduate Education, but they will need to be from and committed to teaching special education in areas where they would not otherwise have access to the College of Education’s graduate program. The candidates will be special education teachers that have some experience with students that have severe behavioral and learning needs, but lack the training and preparation to teach effectively. BARRIERS BLOCKING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Hawai‘i and the rest of the U.S. face a shortage of special educators, with Hawai‘i having 68 vacancies in 2012, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Education. Many of the vacancies in rural areas are temporarily filled
with mainland teachers who lack training in working with Hawai‘ i’s diverse population. After one or two years, these mainland teachers return home, leaving Hawai‘ i constantly looking for new special educators, according to Wells. The cost of living in Hawai‘ i is also a strong deterrent for special educators to receive further training, especially when teaching is “not necessarily [a] high-paying profession,” Wells said. Everyday items in Hawai‘ i cost around 65.7 percent higher than the national average, according to the 2010 Cost of Living Index. Ten percent of students attending public schools need special education services and 14 percent have multiple special needs, according to the HIDOE in 2013. As much as 19 percent of students received special education in some rural areas, where the special education teachers did not even have a license to teach. Compounding the challenge of special education in these areas, the HIDOE deemed 17 percent of special education teachers to be “not highly qualified.” “We need to prepare teachers for [special education], but they aren’t the most popular fields,” Wells said. She noted that people were not hearing as much about autism until recently. Even though the topic has been featured in movies and articles on the Internet, the topics of special education or individuals with disabilities have not received that same level of attention. “I think it’s still an area where people are uninformed and they’re also unaware of how fulfilling this work can be and that it can be a great career field,” Wells said. What do you think? Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii
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Whitewashed ‘Aloha’ Emma Stone is too white to play Allison Ng
like one,” Crowe wrote. He’s had an outstanding career both as a writer and a director. Crowe is an intelligent man. I can’t believe that he would mistake Emma Stone for either a Polynesian or an Asian. She must have been cast for financial incentives, as she was already established by the time of the shooting of “Aloha.” Of course there are plenty of hapa actresses who could’ve played the part, but none of them are very well known. Neither Olivia Munn, nor Honolulu-born Maggie Q are household names like “Emma Stone” is. Maybe Crowe wasn’t confident in the film and his abilities as a storyteller to cast an unknown actress. CULTURE AND APPROPRIATION
with white kids making fun of her for being Hapa?” Salon, of course, is joking. Let’s state the obvious: it’s doubtful a quarter Chinese and quarter Hawaiian woman would look like Emma Stone no matter what, so the “bio Chinese dad” theory doesn’t work. It’s equally doubtful that the Allison Ng character would want to be as white as Emma Stone, considering Crowe’s own apology, which he gave a few weeks later on his blog: “Captain Allison Ng was written to be a super-proud ¼ Hawaiian who was frustrated that, by all outward appearances, she looked nothing
“If the movie wasn’t set in a military context, then I would agree with it being improperly cast,” wrote UH Mānoa pre-med student Anton Glamb on Facebook, “but if you go on a military base you will see a lot of white people doing white people things and interpreting their time in the island in a white people way. Complaining that things have been whitewashed when the film is portraying a white military experience is straight up dumb.” There’s more to Hawai‘i than being a military base. However, Hollywood depicts the islands as a mere beautiful backdrop without acknowledging local culture or anything deeper than sunny beaches and Diamond Head. The stories of “Aloha” and “The Descendants,” the previous major production shot in Hawai‘i that featured an all-white cast, could have happened anywhere.
Ate Justice. “It looks like they want the attention ... I’m pretty sure they don’t think they’re getting harassed. They’re just flattered.” “I feel pretty awkward when I get catcalled and kind of embarrassed,” said UH Mānoa sophomore Jennifer Bunch. “It’s weird because they don’t know anything about me besides what I look like.” Flattery isn’t a part of the response. In fact, it’s negative feelings. Just because the comment
is part of a larger effort to make public spaces uncomfortable for women,” said UH Professor of Women’s Studies Meda Chesney-Lind. She recently collaborated on an article about violence against women with student Gita Neupane. The authors explore male harassment of women in public and its underlying meaning. According to the article, “[Catcalling] is designed to undermine the recipient’s image and self-confi-
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Those of you on Facebook are probably familiar with Cameron Crowe’s recent movie “Aloha” because its upset consumers have blown up our feeds. Many people are offended by the casting of paperwhite Emma Stone as Allison Ng, female lead character who is quarter Chinese and quarter Hawaiian. This is offensive to most people of Hawai‘i, but the problem is deeper: Emma Stone was cast because her recognizable face is a safer bet than a lesser-known hapa
actress would be. In any case, the backlash was so severe, that director Cameron Crowe had to apologize publically. Nevertheless, he failed to rise above Hollywood whitewashing – a trend that has been going on for decades. WHO SELLS MORE?
“Who are you to say that Emma Stone couldn’t have a bio Chinese dad,” said Paula Lee, a writer for Salon. “Even though blonde hair and green eyes are recessive traits and did it never occur to you that she could be bleaching her hair and wearing contact lenses to fit in
Catcalling is not a compliment Why men catcall brings up bigger issues than just sexuality DANIELLE WOO STAFF WRITER
It happens to every female at least once in her lifetime. She’s walking down the street or through the mall when she hears the unwanted not-so-successful mating call of a human male. In a study conducted by non-profit organization Stop Street Harassment, among 982 women and 1,058 men, 57 percent of the women and 18 percent of the men said to have faced some form of verbal harassment. A catcall is an atrocious remark often structured in a way that makes it seem like a compliment – at least to the one who isn’t receiving it. The comment generally says something about the woman’s physical appear-
ance: “Nice legs!” or, “Hey, sexy!” Not only does this objectify women as walking sexual objects, but it equates their looks to their overall value as human beings. What is the goal here? And why do men do it?
I think if [men] were in our shoes, they would realize how it makes us feel. – JENNIFER BUNCH UH MĀNOA SOPHOMORE
NOT FLATTERY
It’s uncommon to hear that a woman met her spouse after he obnoxiously whistled at her or that his shallow comment on her rear end swept her off her feet. With such a low success streak, it’s a wonder why men continue to partake in the disgusting activity. “If a girl’s wearing a crop top and short shorts, it looks like they wanna get catcalled,” said a teenage boy in a short documentary produced by non-profit ImMEDI-
presents something desired about the woman’s appearance doesn’t mean it’s appropriate or respectful. “I think if [men] were in our shoes, they would realize how it makes us feel,” Bunch said. “Even though it’s supposedly a ‘compliment’ it’s not the right way to give one.” CATCALLING AND POWER
“Actually, public street harassment
dence by sexualizing them, and this is more, the enforcement of gender expectations rather than seeking sexual favors.” Catcalling is a form of street harassment and has little to do with sexual acts, but rather, establishes the domination a man has over a woman. It is anything but a compliment. “It is an assertion of male privilege [and power],” Chesney-Lind said.
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“Aloha” is just another movie taking place in Hawai‘ i without being about Hawai‘i. The military community is a small part of our demographic and its experience doesn’t represent all of us. Saying that the movie is justified because it only portrays the military takes parts of Hawai‘ i and uses them to attract consumers to a product – which is not the real thing. CAUCASIAN ACTORS, ASIAN ROLES
Crowe, just as any other director, is free to explore his art. Nevertheless, when portraying an unfamiliar world, we must be careful to avoid being insensitive to the audience. Crowe had the power to break Hollywood’s trends, but he didn’t. “Aloha” is not the first film causing uproar because of miscasting. In 1956 America’s favorite cowboy-actor John Wayne played the founder of the Mongol Empire Genghis Khan in “The Conqueror.” In the 1961 classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Mickey Rooney was not only cast to play a Japanese man, but his role was so racist that it’s understandable if no Asian actor felt comfortable playing it. Our century doesn’t fare better. The role of Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” (2012) was played by the blond Jennifer Lawrence, despite that her character in the story version has dark olive skin. Although Lawrence established herself as a talented actress because of that role, it is still disturbing that the film’s casting call asked for Caucasian actresses between the ages of 15-20. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i
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“Incorporation of [the] sexual harassment topic in school curriculums would also be an effective way to educate both would be perpetrators and victims – also giving a name to the social problem,” Chesney-Lind and Neupane’s article reads. Awareness is always a key tool when it comes to pioneering a solution to a problem. Female and make victims should fight back assertively, but not before assessing their safety, according to Debjani Roy, an activist from non-profit against street harassment Hollaback. Sometimes it’s best to not engage in a confrontation at all: especially if the harasser is not alone or it happens at night. While the act of catcalling and street harassment has become normalized in our culture, that doesn’t mean it has to continue. Street harassment is not normal or appropriate by any means and only serves to degrade and blatantly objectify human beings. Women don’t enjoy it. There are non-licentious and non-derogatory ways to give someone a sense of pride and confidence.
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A rock and a hard place Why homeless people from COFA nations have no choice DANIEL MURATA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
In a new study, UH graduate students found that 57 percent of surveyed homeless have lost personal identification documents after the sweeps. One respondent lost her fifth grader’s school books. JESSICA HENAO STAFF WRITER
Being homeless is not a lifestyle of choice. It’s bad enough for locals and the hundreds of mainland homeless who fly to Hawai‘i in search of better weather, but even worse for those who are foreign-born. After the Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreements were signed in the early 80s, citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau became eligible to work and live in the U.S. Many of Hawai‘i’s homeless now are families from these COFA nations. Also known as “compacts,” they face difficult times as they lack
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The COFA treaty between the U.S. and the Marshall Islands, for example, states that Marshallese citizens are allowed to migrate to America to live and work. They must be financially stable before migrating; otherwise according to the treaty they risk deportation. It seems like this rule is not closely monitored because many COFA families are evicted from public housing for not being able to make the rent. Insolvency is one of the main causes for their homelessness. Agencies overseeing the admittance of COFA citizens must take responsibility and assume greater control to prevent their unnecessary misery.
[A] high proportion of those surveyed suffered significant physical stress and psychological harm.”
Regional Planning found that the sitlie ban does not encourage individuals to move to shelters. Moreover, the harsh laws cause further “property and economic loss … physical and psychological harm” and even potential constitutional violations, such as the rights of equal protection for U.S. citizens and due process. Others may argue that homelessness is not considered unconstitutional. One potential solution would be to have more shelters restructure to accommodate not only individuals but also families. Some, such as Next Step in Kaka‘ako, provide temporary shelter to everybody at risk. One persisting problem is that individuals are easier to provide for and find room for, when compared to families, especially when the shelters are approaching their full capacity. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
It’s a growing problem all around. According to The City and County of Honolulu’s official Point-in-Time – EFFECTS OF CITY SWEEPS AND SIT-LIE POLICIES ON HONOLULU’S HOUSELESS Count 2015, homelessness on O‘ahu UH MĀNOA DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING has increased to a total of 4,903 people. Statewide, the count is at 7,620. That’s the story of Ketsen AlaHomelessness is a violation of essentials and rely heavily on donations. They are also left with fanso from the Marshall Islands. the human right to shelter and adeno option because the Sand Island Her family now lives at the Kaka‘ako quate housing, as defined by the housing plan proposed by Hono- Waterfront Park, otherwise known as United Nations. Alafanso and her lulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell provides the “Kaka‘ako encampment,” after family are denied that right. They cannot be a part of the Sand Island housing only to homeless individu- being evicted from public housing. “Here at Kaka‘ako we share every- housing plan and they cannot easals and not families, while Hawai‘i’s sit-lie ban is one of the strictest in thing like a community,” Alafanso said. ily find a job because of their lack of She also said that homeless shel- education and address. the nation. COFA families are out of ters are at full capacity for famPublic assistance, health care the equation. To remedy their situation, gov- ily admittance and that her family and housing should be provided ernment agencies should step relies on water donations. They sim- to COFA people. For homelessness prevention, the local governup and direct future newcomers ply have no other option. ment should analyze the financial to the services they can benefit income of COFA citizens when they from. Right now public assistance THE SIT-LIE BAN IS INEFFICIENT sets them up for a failure. TransOne of the benefits COFA citizens come to the U.S. It should also prolators and educators of local gov- who are admitted to the U.S. should vide month-to-month counseling ernments should be readily and enjoy is housing under Hawai‘i state with families to determine what available to assist. This is only law. In any case, homelessness in educational and other assistance fair, as it is a part of the Compact much of Hawai‘i is practically illegal programs they are eligible for. Nevtreaty with the U.S. and migrants. after the expansion of the sit-lie ban. ertheless, “compacts” are vulneraIncidentally, the rule does nothing ble because of the cultural changes The Compact migrants should not be allowed to move to the U.S. to solve the larger issue. A brand new they experience when coming to the without the proper finances and study by graduate students Tai Dun- U.S. and some may still never adapt. should be properly educated on son-Strane and Sarah Soakai from Ka Leo O Hawai‘i the UH Department of Urban and public assistance.
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Don’t be a kook Abiding by the unwritten surfing code COVER STORY
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Ala Moana Courts is the go to spot for beginner to intermediate longboarders. KEN REYES INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR
When it comes to surfing, ignorance is quite the opposite of bliss. And in the water, being clueless about proper surf etiquette will brand you a “kook,” which is the stereotypical surf-infatuated poser who earned the stink eye and scorn of every other surfer in the water. Many of these informal rules involve proper lineup management and handling surfer interaction to avoid conflict and inconvenience. However, most of them are to guarantee the safest possible experience for the wave rider. Here are some important guidelines:
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Pick a spot based on your ability: Be honest about your skillset. The ocean is a dangerous playground and your safety comes before your pride. Surfers of different performance levels need to decide which break best suits his/her needs. The swell direction and wave quality will determine the difficulty of each break. The pressure to perform also shadows those who choose to surf in hot zones such as Pipeline and Backdoor. On the other hand, breaks with a generally larger crowd such as Queens will be more relaxed and more forgiving of mistakes
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Do not drop in on another surfer: If someone is in the right of way, do not paddle for the same wave. Besides the fact that usurping a wave disrespects the other surfer, it is also dangerous and can cause head-on collisions.
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Keep your board with you at all times: Let’s face it: getting hit by a seven-foot board in the face is not fun, especially when it’s not even your own. Whitewash can be intimidating and fiberglass can weigh a lot, but the safety of other surfers matters as much as yours.
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Paddle out of the way: Nothing is more annoying than a surfer paddling straight into the peak of a wave. This can disrupt the lineup, especially for the surfer who had the right of way for that particular wave. Instead of paddling into the break, paddle around the zone to get to the lineup and avoid being an inconvenience to everyone. But if you find yourself caught in the middle of a wave that’s about to break, make sure to duck, dive or take the hit. Spare yourself the shame.
Respect your environment and be aware of the culture: For many local surfers, the ocean is sacred territory. Nothing shows more disrespect to the ‘āina than careless littering. Localism can be fierce on the islands, especially if you are not from here. Common courtesy extends all the way out into the ocean and seasoned surfers are able to separate the sheep from the goat. If you’re an apologetic beginner who pays attention to local customs, you will have an easier transition. But if you chose to play by your own rules, don’t be surprised when you find the word “kook” scratched in big letters on the hood of your car. Most importantly, have a ton of fun: Seriously, isn’t that why you got into surfing? ILLUSTRATION BY KRISTEN IKEHARA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
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A colorful representation The daring, personal and ornate third Florence and the Machine album
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Calling all arcade ballers, want to be like Mike? “Ball King” is a simple, high-scoring time waster with two modes to choose from: Challenge and Time Trial. The touch controls bring up an arch that is easily adjusted by sliding your fingers up, down, left and right. After making a few shots, you’ll be challenged with three varying strengths of wind from both directions. In the Time Trial mode, you have 60 seconds to score as many points as you can. Scoring a clean shot, or a swish, is worth three points. Scoring three clean shots in a row means you’re on fire and adds five points. In addition to adding points, it also adds time equivalent to their point values. After the time runs out you get one final shot that you can also add three or five seconds to. In both modes, you can collect the letters that spell out “BALL” and “KING” that mimic the reallife free throw game HORSE. Also available for collection are trophies and floating currency, diamonds and after collecting 100 diamonds, you collect a prize. The diamond currency can be collected in game, by watching an ad or through a free gift. You get a free gift after certain time period, and that time extends as you get better. What makes this game amusing are the 50 basketball substitutes, including a poached egg and an acorn that you can spend your diamonds on. There is also the option to buy the random objects for $0.99 (in-app purchase). The graphics and sound effects of “Ball King” will make you wishing that Lebron James was sinking chocolate donut 3s. MORE INFO
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Listening to Florence and the Machine’s album “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” is like traversing across a rainbow; with each new color the listener comes upon, a new emotion is uncovered. The album is a vibrant journey from start to finish, a culmination of Welch’s personal stories laid bare to listeners. The boundless Los Angeles skyline was the inspiration for the album. Released earlier this month, all 11 songs on the album were penned in part by lead singer Florence Welch. The songs chronicle her struggles throughout the past year before the album’s release. “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” rose to the number one spot on the UK Albums Chart and has been positively received. Inside every song on Welch’s album, from the tumultuous “Ship to Wreck” to her solemn “St. Jude,” there is a new insight to be gained about life and how to live
it. Listeners are carried from one track to the next, from one story to another – so that one might find themselves in a different emotional place than when they started listening to the album. Daring to tackle darker themes, Florence and the Machine’s newest creation easily stands out from their preceding albums “Ceremonials” (2011) and “Lungs” (2009). It is clear that Welch intends for this GUUS KROL / FLICKR new album to mark a new begin- Florence Welch’s new album deals with relationships and emotional turmoil. ning for the band’s music and will MORE INFO intone different meanings in future her vocal flair is one of the reasons that Florence and the Machine has album releases. 2007: However, some style similarities gained popularity. Florence and the Machine is Fortunately, this new album has from earlier albums can still be created by Florence Welch, Isaseen in “How Big, How Blue, How no problems of showing off both bella Summers and other artists. Beautiful.” Just like those albums, lyrical creativity and Welch’s talent there are songs that particularly of belting ballads with ferocity remJANUARY 2010: stand out among others such as iniscent of popular 1980s crooner “Lungs” reaches the #1 “Ship to Wreck,” “Third Eye” and Linda Ronstadt. These two elements spot on the UK Albums Chart. “Delilah” all written, at least in part, combined make for one of the best by Welch. Each of these songs are summer album releases this year JUNE 2015: much more insightful than their and one of the best albums Flor“How Big, How Blue, How Beautience and the Machine has ever creupbeat musicality suggests. ful,” Florence and the Machine’s Welch has not lost her touch ated in their career. third album is released and in writing captivating songs that reaches the #1 spot on the UK are relatable and significant. Her What do you think? Albums Chart. expressive lyrics combined with Let us know @KaLeoFeatures
Review: Pixar’s ‘Lava’ is a hunk of burning love
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“Lava” encapsulates the romance and serenity of the islands through through Hawaiian song. NICHOLAS GARRETT GRAPHIC DESIGNER
The good folks over at Pixar have crafted another emotional rollercoaster ride in the form of “Lava,” the latest short film appetizer preceding the main course feature of “Inside Out.” In seven minutes the filmmakers will make you sing, shed a tear and smile as they tell the
millennia-long story of two volcanoes in love. In the past it has been a signature for many of the Pixar shorts to be silent, with none of the characters speaking a line of dialogue. This technique was used to great comedic effect in shorts such as “Luxo Jr.” and “Partly Cloudy,” but what makes “Lava” stand out is the ability to feel the emotions of char-
acters through their voices. Credit goes to local Hawaiian musicians Kuana Torres Kahele and Nāpua Greig for bringing to life the fiery couple through their restrained performances. Their soft voices embody the melancholy and joy of two lovers separated by time. Though one could call the plot and song lyrics simplistic, it suits the story that director James Ford
Murphy wanted to tell. His honeymoon to the Big Island and an appreciation of Hawaiian music inspired him to make this short, which encapsulates the romance and serenity of these Islands. As always, the visuals of this Pixar creation are gorgeous. The animators were able to capture the tropical beauty of Hawai‘ i, from the turquoise waters to the pristine beaches. Both volcanoes are rendered in great detail, from the tiny trees dotting their bodies to their giant, craggy faces. Locals will have no trouble seeing where the filmmakers drew inspiration from, whether it is the high peaks of the Ko‘olau mountains, the cliffs of the Nā Pali coast or the summits of Mauna Kea. There is also the feeling that this short was a chance for Disney to prepare for “Moana,” their next big princess feature film that will be set in Polynesia. Expect to see similar tropical settings when it premieres in late November next year. “Lava” is not the biggest or most technically impressive film in Pixar’s body of work, but it is one of their most touching and subtle, making it a good complement to the (literally) emotional “Inside Out.”