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ASUH announces new executive members, senators Current Vice President Kelly Zakimi won the election for president against her sole opponent.

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Thirty Meter Telescope postponed again, this time without timeline The team responsible for the telescope’s construction says they will make all future annoucements about the project, a release from Gov. David Ige said April 17.

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Demonstrators take UH Hilo, making a show of force before university administrators and regents in the movement for Mauna Kea

Fleming stays with rainbow basketball Freshman sixth man Isaac Fleming announced on Twitter that he would be staying with the UH men’s basketball team despite thoughts of transferring.

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For men’s volleyball, win streak ends The UH men’s volleyball team finished its regular season with a road matchup against BYU. Did the ‘Bows keep their No. 1 ranking?

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Warrior baseball begins Homestand The team opened up a six-game homestand on Friday against Big West foes Cal State Northridge.

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Whether it’s recycling cans for gas money or using empty water bottles as floats in the water, here are some unusual ways to recycle that are useful and easy.

The Rainbow Warrior volleyball team may enter the conference tournament as the top seed, but the rest of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation is trying to dethrone the ‘Bows.

05_TRAFFIC JAMS IN PARADISE Government agencies and ASUH point to programs that encourage cycling and riding the bus as avenues for improving congested traffic on O‘ahu.

06_HONOLULU RANKED AMONGST HEALTHIEST CITIES IN THE US Hawai‘ i’s sunny weather and opportunities for outdoor exercise are key, according to the study.

12_REMEMBERING THE LOST Family and friends of students who die on campus are left in the dark by university policy. Here’s what Mānoa should do to improve.

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Volleyballer Iain McKeller came to Hawai‘ i with big expectations, but an injury sidelined the former youth soccer prospect and allowed him to take on a new role.

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The newly released ‘Mortal Kombat X’ game brought new life to the long-standing franchise, bringing improved graphics and a developed plot line.

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‘Prosecutor’s office’ calling: Screen thrower suspicious call to Biomedical At 1:13 a.m., security received a report from RAs at Hale Wainani Sciences staffer A staff member at the Biomedical Sciences Building reported getting a phone call from someone claiming to be with the prosecutor’s office. The caller said someone from the prosecutor’s office would be visiting, but no one showed up.

It was reported at 3:20 p.m.

Counterfeit $20 at Starbucks At 6:39 a.m., Honolulu Police was notified that someone had used a counterfeit $20 bill in Campus Center.

Someone counting out the cash in the register at Starbucks discovered it.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Female student harassed at Campus Center At 10:22 a.m., a female student reported that a man walked up to her in Campus Center and asked her questions of a sexual nature. The man was issued a trespass warning.

Parking passes taken at Athletic Complex At 2:13 p.m., staff at the Duke Kahanamoku pool reported parking passes stolen from an office.

There were no signs of a break in.

The book of parking passes was valued at $84.

that a person was throwing window screens from a building. Security was unable to locate a suspect, and staff declined Honolulu Police.

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Intoxicated male harasses students at Music Building An intoxicated male was reported to be harassing students at the Music Building. He left before security officers arrived. It happened at 10:22 a.m.

Food run A male took food items without paying at the Campus Center food court. The student was given a trespass warning barring him from the food court and then referred to judicial services.

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No hamburgers on the grill at Hale Kahawai At 7:51 a.m., two students behind Hale Kahawai were caught smoking marijuana, identified by the odor.

They claimed to be cooking hamburgers in a nearby barbeque, but no hamburgers were seen.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

Bicycle locked to signpost taken

Woman trying to borrow book at Law library uses A bicycle was stolen from sta- threatening language

dium area parking. It was a black 10-speed and was locked to a signpost with a cable lock. Honolulu Police were declined. It was reported at 9:58 p.m.

MONDAY, MARCH 23

Coach, staff member get harassed via letters Two staff members, one a coach, were sent letters that contained lots of swearing. It was reported at 11:30 a.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Political discussion escalates into physical altercation at Hale Mānoa At 11:14 p.m., two males discussing politics in Hale Mānoa became agitated with each other and got into a fight. Housing staff alerted security officers.

Open door leads to bicycle theft at Hale Noelani A bike was taken from a dorm room in Hale Noelani. It was reported at 2:01 p.m. The black bicycle was valued at $420.

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Staff at the law school library said a female in her 70s used threatening language and talked about having killed people after she asked to borrow a book and staff members explained the borrowing rules for members of the public. It was reported at 1 p.m.

MONDAY APRIL 13

Wave etched into new sidewalk A marking that looked like a wave was scraped into the new cement slab sidewalk near POST. It was reported at 10:20 p.m.

TUESDAY APRIL 14

Woman becomes irate over parking citation at parking office At 10:37 a.m., staff reported a female student was yelling and banging on the window at the Commuter Services office in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Center. It appeared she was upset over a parking citation. The case was referred to Judicial Services.

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UH researcher donates $264K, funds astronomy endowment A University of Hawai‘i researcher — who discovered Laniakea, a supercluster of 100,00 galaxies — is funding an astronomy endowment out of his pocket.

UH Institute for Astronomy (IfA) researcher R. Brent Tully is donating $264,000 to establish the R. Brent Tully Distinguished Visitors Endowed Fund for the Institute for Astronomy.

The endowment will fund lectures, joint research and other partnerships between astronomers of the IfA and astronomers around the world.

“Some of the most exciting, energizing times in science arise when colleagues meet face-to-face,” Brent Tully said. “It is easy to get people to come to Hawai‘i, both for our facilities and the natural bounty, when the financial burden is not too great. If I help people from around the world to talk to each other then I am content.”

Günther Hasinger, director of the IfA, said Hawai‘ i’s geographic isolation can pose financial challenges and the “fund will facilitate visits by researchers, from students to senior astronomers, to IfA.” “While Hawai‘ i offers astronomers important research opportunities because of the strength of IfA and the world-class observing facilities on Mauna Kea and Haleakala, our geographic isolation can pose financial challenges,” Hasinger said. “This fund will address these barriers and help further the cross-pollination of ideas so vital for innovation.”

Postponement of Thirty Meter Telescope construction to continue, Ige says Construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea will continue to be postponed, according to a statement from Gov. David Ige Friday.

“Today, the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) leadership informed me that construction will continue to be postponed,” Ige said in the statement. “Any further announcements about the construction schedule will come from TMT.” Ige initially postponed construction of the telescope for a week on April 7, then extended it until April 20.

Ige did not specify when construction will continue.

“We have used this time to listen and learn about Maunakea from various stakeholders,” Ige said. “I learned about other issues that need our attention to create and implement a better plan for the stewardship of Maunakea.”

ISSUES MAY INCLUDE: • Decommissioning and removing older telescopes and facilities to restore the summit • Reducing the level of activity on the summit; • Integrating culture and science Ige said he will work with “with the University of

Hawai‘ i, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and the community to actively pursue these outcomes.”

However, Ige said “the TMT team is legally entitled to use its discretion to proceed with construction.”

UH hoops player Fleming says will return next season Rainbow Warrior basketball guard recruited by former interim head coach Benjy Taylor confirmed his return to the ‘Bows next season, according to a KHON2 report Monday.

Freshman Isaac Fleming said he will return to Hawai‘ i next season, supports new head coach Eran Ganot and is “bought in 100 percent to Ganot’s plans moving forward.”

“I was never a quitter, so it was more so me finishing what I started,” Flemming said in the report. “Me coming in as a freshman, the Hawai‘ i fans took me under their belts so I would have felt some type of way if I would have left. I love Hawai‘ i.”

The freshman sent tweets last week, implying that he may transfer.

UH Mānoa student selected for overseas language program in China A University of Hawai‘ i student has been selected to spend a year in Nanjing University to study the Chinese language, according to a UH System release.

Pauoa resident Vivian Li was one of 49 U.S. students chosen for the Flagship Capstone Year in China, which is supported by The UH Mānoa Chinese Language Flagship Program. She will begin her studies in fall 2015.

The program “trains students to a professional level of language proficiency while they earn a degree of their choice.” Additionally, the program is devoted to training students “in languages critical to the political and economic well-being of the U.S.” “Besides learning the language, I look forward to meeting a variety of students at Nanjing University and learning about their views on China’s social development,” Li said. “As for the internship, I’m excited to put my language skills to a test, learn more professional jargons and most importantly become a better young professional.”

Li, who intended to major in business, studied Mandarin and discovered it “ improved communication with her Cantonese-speaking parents.” She changed her major to Chinese language and later “understood and empathized with people of different cultures living in the U.S.” “I hope to become linguistically and culturally competent so I can one day work as a Chinese language teacher dealing with foreign cultures or international affairs.”

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Getting around … or not?

Plans are in the works to avoid another traffic shutdown

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Several government agencies have been or are working on programs to improve the traffic and commute on O‘ahu.

After the ZipMobile, the machine responsible for the opening and closing of the Zipper Lane on the H-1 freeway, broke down on March 31, programs such as the rail project and improvements to the current highway infrastructure continue.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) says it is trying to improve traffic capacity on the freeway and highway segments, according to Tim Sakahara, a Public Information Officer at for the department.

These efforts include re-stripping existing lanes to add additional ones and added capacity on the H-1 from Punahou to Kalihi, on the H-201 Moanalua Freeway from Halawa to Aiea and on Fort Weaver Road entering the growing Ewa communities.

RAIL

The ZipMobile incident has brought attention to existing efforts

to curb traffic in Honolulu.

“Mass transportation is crucial to any densely populated and growing area. From my understanding, HOT lanes, more buses, subways and other methods of mass transportation have been explored. What makes the rail more controversial [in Hawai‘i] from my understanding, is the cost, planning, inconvenience, and the route,” said Stephen Nishihara in an email, president of Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i (ASUH), whose opinions on this subject do not represent those of ASUH.

traffic problems, including redlights and accidents,” said Scott Ishikawa, spokesperson for HRTP’s Public Involvement Team.

There are also plans for a bus shuttle service from Ala Moana and downtown Honolulu, where the train will make its stops, with the possibility of a dual pass for Rail and TheBus, according to Ishikawa.

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HDOT, the City & County of Honolulu and UH have plans, besides rail, to improve the flow of traffic

What makes the rail more controversial [in Hawai‘ i] from my understanding, is the cost, planning, inconvenience, and the route.

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According to a Honolulu Rail Transit Project (HRTP) overview, the 20-mile-long elevated-rail line will move commuters from Ewa to Ala Moana in about 42 minutes. “[The train] would be above all the traffic below, it will bypass all

on the island.

In December 2014, the City & County of Honolulu Bicycle Program celebrated the grand opening of the King Street Cycle Track, which earned the status of a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community by the KEVIN DENEEN SENIOR STAFF WRITER

New guide helps scientists share research UH faculty member bridges the gap between researchers and the public

Phil Thompson knows describing his research to people outside of this field can be difficult.

That was something Thompson, the associate director at the University of Hawai‘ i ‘s Sea Level Center, remembered recently while he was producing a three-minute video about rising sea levels.

“We as researchers could spend months or years working on a single project or paper and so condensing that into three minutes is tough,” he said.

Thompson and other scientists are getting help presenting their research to the public thanks to a new guide developed by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and Elisha Wood-Charlson, communications project manager for the Cen-

League of American Bicyclists.

“A bike is cheap, easy and easy to get around. To get to campus from where I live is not far and a lot of people think that it’s hard.

People need to be less weak and dependent on their cars,” said Sam Furumo, a Marine Biology and Spanish major at UH Mānoa.

The U-Pass, a sticker attached to a student’s UH ID that allows them to ride TheBus after paying a semesterly fee, is the product of a contract between ASUH and the City & County of Honolulu.

“Regarding initiatives in place that deal with student commuting problems, a new 2-year contract was secured [by ASUH] for the UPASS,” Stephen Nishihara said.

ZIPMOBILE

The problem that led to the ZipMobile’s March 31 breakdown, according to a news release issued by the HDOT, was a malfunction in the central processing unit (CPU) of the ZipMobile, as well as the battery unit. In an attempt to use the parts from the spare ZipMobile, the same problem occurred.

“Traffic on the H-1 Freeway heading westbound was most heavily ter for Microbial Oceanography.

“It is designed to be independent and time sensitive,” Wood-Charlson said.

She said communication training for scientists has taken several different forms, including a workshop format where scientists sit for several hours and are told what they should be doing without practicing learned skills.

She that the goal of the guide was to distill information from communication workshops and online resources from active outreach coordinators, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

ORGANIZING RESEARCH

Wood-Charlson said she was able to develop a strong introduction section where scientists can go through and define their

impacted, as were highways and surface streets leading to the H-1 westbound on-ramps,” Sakahara said in an email. “In particular, westbound traffic on Nimitz Highway and Ala Moana Boulevard were especially heavy during afternoon rush-hour.”

ZipMobiles were fully functional the next afternoon, after the City & County of Honolulu flew in a technician from the ZipMobile vendor in California. Lindsay Corporation, the ZipMobile vendor, diagnosed the problem, was able to replace the battery units and reprogram the CPUs. According to HDOT, plans are being made to ensure the ZipMobile incident is not repeated.

Back-up units for the battery pack that failed will be held in reserve from now on, local staff will be trained on re-installation procedures and HDOT will work with Honolulu City & County to improve public outreach for future traffic incidents, such as regular updates to television, radio and social media outlets.

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Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii goals and audience. She also said once the scientists have this information, they can go through any one of the communication modules on their own.

“They go through very short bits like sound bytes to formal presentation at a town hall,” Wood-Charlson said.

The guideline gives scientists a tutorial on how to give a three-minute talk and create a video using images.

PARTNERING WITH UCS

UCS worked with Wood-Charlson to develop the new portfolio of guidelines, according to a UH release.

Wood-Charlson said she contacted UCS Outreach Associate & Science Network Community continued on p.08

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There are about 94 elevators on campus; many are between 30 - 50 years old.

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Elevators need repair MARCOS DUPREYIRAOLA SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Although an elevator in Hale Wainani I has yet to be repaired despite being broken since early January, funds still need to be approved before it can be fixed.

“These two elevators [one elevator had been broken since the end of March but is now up and running] have seen more than their fair share of vandalism that has not been seen in years,” Hale Wainani Residence Director of Student Housing Services (SHS) Jasmine LeFever said in an email.

The elevators were part of a modernization project that was completed in 2012, during which they were renovated and updated.

SHS has submitted emergency procurement forms to get the funds as quickly as possible to get the elevators repaired. According to SHS Director Mike Kaptik, the current approximate cost of repair of the Hale Wainani elevators is $25,205.

Updated costs will be available in the coming week.

According to LeFever, SHS has a process that it must go through, which is why it will be hard to predict when the elevators will be fixed.

“Student Housing is putting its full effort into having repairs completed as soon as possible,” LeFever said.

BROKEN ELEVATORS

According to Wainani I resident and Communicology major Song Bin Yok, SHS sent him an email letting him know that both of the elevators had been vandalized, but the email did not give any detail on how they were vandalized and who did it.

“Some of my friends are saying because the facility is old then they don’t want to spend the money on an old facility as a joke,” Yok said.

He feels that the residents of Wainani I are being punished for the vandalism in the elevators and he has yet seen anyone taking a look at the elevators in getting them repaired. He received another email on April 7 saying SHS

tors is severe, requiring the order and receipt of a new door operator assembly, the removal of damaged parts, rewiring work, scheduling arrangements, and actual inspection and repair time,” Kaptik said in an email. “We are working as expeditiously as possible to complete these extensive repairs.”

Public Health major and Wainani I resident Pareda Gomez lives on the 11th floor and said it’s getting tiresome to climb up all the stairs “I would like to have UH send someone to help me carry up my groceries and laundry that would be great if they don’t fix the elevators,” she said.

THE CAMPUS ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION PROJECT

Elevators on the University of Hawai‘ i Mānoa campus have been operating since the buildings were constructed and are 10 to 20 years past their life expectancy, according to a previous Ka Leo article. The typical lifespan of an elevator is between 20 to 30 years.

Many elevators are currently being replaced through the Elevator Modernization Project that is overseen by the Facilities Management Office.

According to Hugh McKenzie, interim director for the Facilities Management Office, 13 elevators in seven buildings have been replaced so far. There are 31 elevators in 17 buildings left to work on.

Approximately $26.3 million has been spent on this project so far.

According to a March 2015 memorandum to Randolph Moore, chairman of the Board of Regents phase one started on June 3, 2013 and completed on May 8, 2014 which upgraded 13 elevators in various buildings at a cost of $6.8 million.

Phase two started on May 19, 2014 and is to be completed by September 2015. During this phase, 16 elevators and one orchestra lift are expected to be upgraded at a cost of $11 million.

Phase three started on March 2, and 14 elevators are scheduled to be upgraded at a cost of $9.5 million.

Phases four and five are not to

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UH sailing team places first at St. Francis Interconference Regatta The University of Hawai‘i sailing team placed first at the St. Francis Interconference Regatta last weekend, defeating 26 other teams at Stanford, California.

On Saturday, the ‘Bows sailed for a season best of 50 points with the A and B squads earning 29 and 21 points.

“It was a fun weekend,” said head sailing coach Andy Johnson in a UH Athletics report. “We haven’t won one like this in a long time. So now we’re just getting ready for the Pacific Coast Championships (PCC).”

In the A-division, the team of Chuck Eaton, Cuylar Zimmerman and Patrick Manuel had two first-place finishes and two second-place finishes out of seven races.

The team of Giacomo Paoletti, Mackenzie Cook and Katrina Berry placed first two races and placed second in three races, according to the report.

The coed sailing team will head to Stanford, California, for the PCC on May 1.

ASUH candidates stick together for the general elections Candidates running for a position in the Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (ASUH) have created teams based on shared goals and ideals in this year’s general elections.

Vice-president hopeful, as well as sena Shidler College of Business candidate, Jeremy teamed up with senator-at-large candidate Garda, senator of the Shidler College of Busine didate Kevin Omokawa, and senator of the C of Arts and Sciences candidates Kyle Samia Gabriel Candelario. Their campaign together on the platform, “Go Greek, Go ASUH!” “The reason for this platform is because we brothers in Kappa Sigma, and we believe that th life on campus is a positive influence to the Un of Hawai‘i community,” Jimenez said in an ema SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainable UH Assistant Planner and tor-at-large candidate Kristen Jamieson joine tor-at-large and senator of the Colleges of A Sciences candidate Jessica Sevilla, secretary a ator of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Resources candidate Kelsey Barrow and senato Colleges of Arts and Sciences candidate Ma with the platform “Senators for Sustainability” “During our continuing efforts in working wit we’ve realized that sustainablitiy isn’t a curren ity,” Sevilla said. “That is something we intend we are elected.”

GENERAL ELECTIONS

The general elections take place once a year du spring semester in April, according to the ASUH w The ASUH general election began on April 6 close on April 14 at 4 p.m.

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Kamoshida teamed up with presidential candidate Kelly Zakimi, secretary candidate Lauren Tagaban, treasurer candidate Grant Takara, along with senator-at-large candidates Sierra Callihan, Jannah Lyn Dela Cruz and Scott Nishihara. Their campaign centers on the slogan “Engagement, Enhancement and Excellence”.

“We want to there to be a higher level of engagement between the student government and the student body. We want to enhance student services on campus to better the college experience for students.

We will all serve with excellence,” Kamoshida said.

Zakimi said her team hopes to bridge the gap between students and their student government by implementing polls/surveys to gain better representa-

University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine ba head coach Laura Beeman will remain with the according to a report from the Honolulu Star tiser Thursday.

Beeman, who was one of three finalists for coach position at Utah, said she “likes what n letics director David Matlin is doing” as her rea staying.

The Big West Conference coach of the year s wasn’t driven by money. Her contract was exte December through 2017.

According to the report, Beeman is making $160,000 per season.

Elevators need repair A previous version of the article included a quote by Wainani I resident Miranda Gomez that was inaccurate and incorrectly attributed to her. Her name was misspelled, as Pareda Gomez, and she was incorrectly quoted as saying “I would like to have UH send someone to carry up my groceries and laundry, that would be great if they don’t fix the elevators.”

The source only answered that it would be “nice” and “UH could carry them for her” to a question similar to what was quoted.

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Small program gets big rankings

The article indicated that the Kinesiology program is called, “ The Building Capacity for the Evolving Field of Vocational Rehabilitation” project. But that title is actually the title of the department’s Rehabilitation Services Administration Grant.

The article also reported that 75 percent of the Rehabilitation Small graduate program gets big ranking Services Administration $1 million five-year grant is allocated for grant funding. At least 75 percent of that grant is actually targeted PAGE 8  for student scholarships.

The article also reported that over 95 percent of students in the programs receive grants. However, students in the program do not receive grants, but may receive scholarships.

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As of April 11, Sustainable UH’s moveon.org petition to ban plastic bottles on campus had 261 signatures.

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Students can thank a student organization and campus office for the recent installations of more water refill stations throughout UH Mānoa.

Mechanical engineer for UH Mānoa’s Facilities Management Office Kyle Arakaki said that his department was contacted by the student organization Sustainable UH with a recommendation to create water bottle refill stations throughout campus.

“At the time, the university already had several bottle fillers on campus [Edmondson, Sinclair, Campus Center],” Arakaki said in an email. “And Facilities was considering installing several more. Facilities used the interest and momentum from the sustainable group to install bottle fillers at Saunders, Hemenway, Bilger and Watanabe.”

He also said that the decision of where to place the new refill stations was based on the ability to install the appliance without having to do too many modifications to the building.

REASONS BEHIND NEW STATIONS

While Sustainable UH’s suggestion did play a role in the installation of more water refill stations,

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Despite its small size, the Rehabilitation Counseling graduate program was rated as 24th in the nation in top online master’s in counseling programs, according to a study by GoGrad.

The Building Capacity for the Evolving Field of Vocational Rehabilitation project aims to increase the number of qualified vocational rehabilitation counselors to work in state agencies and with their partners.

The project also aims to provide vocational rehabilitation and independent living services to individu-

Blake Araki, past UH Mānoa director of operations and the manager of the mechanical engineering division, added that the need for repairs and desire to go green also contributed to the decision.

“Timing also played a major factor in this move to install refill stations,” Araki said in an email. “As our existing water coolers failed and needed to be replaced, we replaced them with water coolers that have bottle refill provisions.”

Araki further said creating more stations reduces the possibility of plastic bottles entering the waste stream and also decreases the amount of pollution one would find with the manufacturing and distributing of such items.

Arakaki said the water refill stations were funded through the facilities management operating budget and are refrigerated, have a filtration system and feature a bottle counter that tells its user how many plastic bottles are not going into the landfills.

HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT

According to Sustainable UH member Rachael Roehl, the group is student-governed and promotes environmental sustainability awareness. Roehl, who organized the group’s Plastic Free Week 2014 — an event held to spread aware-

year, the Rehabilitation Counseling program is one of five offered by the Kinesiology department and is currently working on ways to increase interest and enrollment into the program.

“We recruit carefully and we are trying to develop a really strong curriculum that serves the needs of the community. We are flexible as far as the type of hours we work with the students so that we can work with persons after work,” said Assistant Professor and Program Director Kathryn Yamamoto.

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ness of plastic pollution — said in an email interview that water refill stations help to reduce the use of plastic bottles and instead promotes the use of reusable containers such as the Hydro Flask, which she said is the better choice.

“Fifty billion plastic bottles were thrown out in the U.S. last year, and at UH Mānoa we saved 380,878 plastic bottles from landfills by use of the water refill stations thus far,” Roehl said. “Especially in Hawai‘i where we can see the impacts of plastic pollution on our reefs and

UH Mānoa could reduce the sale of single-use plastics [especially for water] and promote bringing your own containers. Most students are willing to take a few extra steps to reduce their impact on the planet, it starts with spreading awareness.”

While Arakaki said that in the future there will be more installations of water refill stations throughout campus, he said other sustainability projects have been approved, including upgrading air conditioning systems and control, and installing low water fixtures in buildings. He said

At UH Mānoa we saved 380,878 plastic bottles from landfills by use of the water refill stations thus far.

– RACHAEL ROEHL SUSTAINABLE UH MEMBER

beaches, it seems that the switch to reusables should be common sense.

Roehl also said that as a place of higher education, UH Mānoa has the potential to set an example for other colleges in sustainability. She said that in order for the planet to be healthy for future generations, a change needs to happen, starting with education.

“I believe the first step is education and activism in environmental issues,” Roehl said. “As a campus,

that most energy savings come from these modifications.

Now the director of Planning, Facilities, Capital Improvement and Land at the West O‘ahu campus, Araki said that he is working on moving the campus towards being sustainable as well. He said that the faculty, staff and students are supportive of moving West O‘ahu toward sustainability and that he plans to incorporate it in all projects.

vide better availability to students at UH Mānoa and across the country. All courses are offered in the late afternoon and evening to help serve working graduate students.

Students work closely in and out of the classroom, with courses consisting of general counseling and rehabilitation along with clinical experiences throughout the community.

Sharra Dubos, a graduate student studying rehabilitation counseling accredits small class sizes and diversified coursework as some of the things that make her classes enjoyable to study.

“It’s a field that has a lot of need

into practical applications for our careers and what we want to do for work,” Dubos said.

WHAT’S NEXT

“We have the right people in the right places doing the right things,” said Nathan Murata, Kinesiology department and graduate chairman.

The Rehabilitation Counseling program is currently working on a new logo and marketing advertisements such as brochures in hopes of attracting more students.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 the demand for practitioners and administrators in

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Protectors of Mauna Kea raise awarenes on the new Thirty Meter Telescope KEVIN DENEEN SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Protectors of Mauna Kea raise awareness on new Thirty Meter Telescope

Environmental activist Kaiulani Milham’s name was misspelled as “Mary Milhamo.” Milham is also associated with Sacred Mauna Kea Hui. Don Thomas is not the UH Mānoa director of volcanic studies but the director of the center for the study of active volcanoes.

Kamahana Kealoha, head facilitator of Sacred Mauna Kea Hui, was quoted as saying “All the things that equaled that equation PAGE 5  for Kaho’olawe to be inhabitable when the water cable broke, is happening on Mauna Kea...” However, the quote should have said “water table.” In addition, the name “Pu’ukoholā” should really be “Puhakuloa.”

Milham was also quoted as saying “This is the latest, greatest telescope, this TMT telescope, but the fact is there is already another high tech telescope in line behind it and they will continue to say this is where we ought to put the telescopes, so we have to now say this is it, no more, because otherwise it’s just going to keep going.” Her quote was missing ellipses as she originally had more information in her answer.

In Milham’s first quote, Milham talked about workers being exposed to “serious toxic chemicals.” To clarify, she was talking about mercury.

To clarify, under the “respecting the land” section, according to Kealoha, Hawaiians and the community only agreed to one telescope being built on Mauna Kea 60 years ago. In addition, DLNR has approved all 14 telescopes on Mauna Kea, not 13.

Paul Coleman, a UH Mānoa astronomy professor and Native Hawaiian, was attributed as saying the TMT would create an estimated total of 10,000 jobs. He actually meant the estimated 10,000 jobs would be for astronomy, which include both scientific staff and jobs that support astronomy.

Activist group Sacred Mauna Kea Hui is calling attention to the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) construction by rallying at UH Mānoa and Mauna Kea to put a stop to the industrialization on the mountain.

According to Kamahana Kealoha, head facilitator of Sacred Mauna Kea Hui, many feel the mountain is sacred, but don’t realize the cultural and environmental desecration that is happening. Kealoha added that since the 1960’s, industrialization has grown on the mountain that was once a pristine summit.

“It’s enticing that knowledge and the garnering of intelligence. Yet being a native of Waimea I have not benefited from any of that knowledge or intelligence they have talked about,” Kealoha said.

Gov. David Ige announced that he is calling for a halt in the construction of the TMT until April 20. Still, many Hawaiians are in favor of the telescope.

“There are some Hawaiians who believe it is a worthwhile thing to be doing and the benefits that come our way,” said Paul Coleman, a UH Mānoa astronomy professor and native Hawaiian.

WINNING RECOGNITION

According to Coleman, the TMT will be the most powerful telescope on earth for a while and the construction is a window of opportunity.

The telescopes built on Mauna Kea have been used to bring the best faculty and researchers to Hawai‘i.

“That gives us a lot of street credit in the sciences,” Coleman said.

He said the TMT allows a future for young people and a lot of good adults go to the mainland for college and stay there and create an estimated total of 10,000 jobs.

UH MĀNOA STANCE

According to UH spokesman Dan Meisenzahl, the Board of Regents (BOR) approved this project back in the 2009-2010 academic year and the current BOR doesn’t have any power over the current situation.

Permits have been issued by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and notice to proceed has been granted.

According to Meisenzahl, UH encourages debates and respects the rights and feelings of protestors. The protesters have been nothing but respectful and there

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The name Mauna Kea means “white mountain,” but also contains an abbreviated form of Wākea, the sky

at the highest level,” Meisenzahl said. “It’s been a very respectful protest and one done with aloha.”

According to Meisenzahl, if there were chemical spills most of them would happen in the observatories — which are very rare — on concrete and there are procedures in place to clean them up. He added that the potential of chemicals seeping into the ground shouldn’t be a concern and if it happened it would be incredibly rare.

He added the Office of Mauna Kea Management (OMKM) has done a complete survey of the mountain and the archeology sites. The OMKM has mitigation plans to make sure everything is handled properly.

The Mauna Kea reserve is about 11,000 acres, according to Meisenzahl. There is a 500-acre section at the very top — one of the most barren parts of the mountain — and that is where all the astronomy takes place.

UH has a permit to develop in that area, which is reserved only for astronomy, and everything else is protected. The vast majority of the natural habitats are on the downslopes and the site has very few archeological sites.

ate took a stance in opposition to the renewal of leases on Mauna Kea without further input from stakeholders. ASUH said they recognized the cultural and ecological effects of the telescopes, including the TMT. “ASUH urges the Board of Regents to extend greater dialogue with the students of the University of Hawai‘ i in order to address

This construction joins and adds to the cacophony and interference of what has always been a spiritual place.

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UH MĀNOA PROFESSOR

the cultural, ecological and astronomical impact of the telescopes on Mauna Kea ... [and] strongly opposes the appropriation for student and state funds, and leases for the construction of any new telescopes on the northern plateau of Mauna Kea,” the resolution said.

Current ASUH President Stephen Nishihara said the current senate has not taken a stance on Mauna Kea construction.

“ASUH still upholds what was passed by the 101st senate,” he said in an email.

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risk of mercury spills. Rubbish that gets transferred up and down the mountain on the hazardous road are all threats to the aquifer.

According to environmental activist Mary Milhamo, there have been been seven documented mercury spills from the telescopes. One mercury spill took 11 days to clean up.

“These are not things to be taken

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lightly, even the workers themselves are exposed to serious toxic chemicals that cause mad hatters diseases that attack your nervous system,” Milham said.

UH Mānoa Director of Volcanic Studies Don Thomas said the TMT construction is highly unlikely to have any impact on the aquifer at all because there is very little rainfall on the summit. The bulk of water comes from snowfall.

“A lot of the snow ends up evaporating because of the extremely dry condition, so the amount of moisture that actually gets into the ground is quite small,” he said.

Honolulu ranked 8th healthiest city in the United States

are likely to intercept wh tle recharge there is in the slopes of the mountain. It likely take several thousand for any contaminant spill summit to make its way, in diluted form, into the aqui the lower slopes of Mauna K RESPECTING THE LAND

“Although the Sacred Mau Hui appreciates a welcome r from the desecration of our mountain summit and end ment of our fresh water and endangered species e ment, we know that these a in danger unless a permane atorium is obtained,” Sacred Kea Hui said in a release re ing to Ige's announcement.

According to Kealoha, Haw and the community only to one telescope being b Mauna Kea; the other tele and TMT were never part agreement. Kealoha added t conservation use access p is one that allows special to these conservation lan exceptional reasons, and th has said never part of that ment. Kealoha added that th servation use access proc one that allows special to these conservation lan

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Honolulu was ranked as the eighth healthiest city in America for 2015, according to a survey conducted by Livability.

According to the results, Hawai‘i’s year-round sunny weather contributes to the high levels of outdoor physical activity and positive mental health.

The survey also found the state’s cultural diversity and acceptance further promotes mental health and contributes to a variety of available healthy food options.

“Hawai‘ i has much to offer for healthy living,” said Dr. Rachel Novotny, professor and chair for the Intercollege Nutrition Ph.D. Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, in an email interview.

She credited the state’s “beautiful weather” and nature for residents’ interest in outdoor exercise.

Livability uses research studies, media articles and original research of communities based on their amenities, education, transportation, housing and economy to create suggestions about cities around the nation.

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Livability is a website that specializes in researching why cities in America are good places to live and covers topics such as arts and entertainment, community, food and drink. It uses social media, news articles, education, transportation, economy, housing, community amenities and even sustainability to base their city rankings off of.

LIVING IN PARADISE

HEALTH AT A COST

According to the article, because of Hawai‘ i’s tropical climate and ample beaches and forests to hike, Honolulu residents find it easier to engage in physical activity outside.

Hawai‘i also has many public facilities dedicated for hiking, running and biking paths on the islands.

“I love that there are a lot of hiking places here,” said Quinn Takahashi, Anthropology major at UH Mānoa. “It kind of makes it fun to work out, and there are always awesome views too!”

Websites like Unreal Hawai‘ i, Exploration: Hawai‘ i and EveryTrail feature some of the more popular trails across the islands.

Unreal Hawai‘i rates hiking trails on levels of easy, intermediate, advanced and extreme. The site also includes explanations about how to get to the trails and stay safe.

Websites such as these also share information about hikes with the public through social media.

Novotny said access to a healthy lifestyle in Hawai‘ i is unequal for all residents because the cost of living is exceptionally high.

“Due to a high cost of living and expensive food choice, there are many disparities in the state,” Novotny said. “Food is costly, however, and heavily reliant on importation. And cost of living generally is high in Hawaii. So there are substantial disparities in health in Hawaii, with those with lower paying jobs often working longer hours and less able to enjoy recreational activities and healthy food.”

‘START LIVING HEALTHY’

Start Living Healthy is a statewide health promotion campaign run by the Hawai‘ i State Department of Health. The educational program uses media to “provide the people of Hawai‘i with easy to understand information on healthy living,” according to their website in their ‘About Us’ section.

The website says 58.5 percent of adults in Hawai‘ i meet aerobic physical activity guidelines – the program defines this as aerobic physical activity performed at least moderate intensity for 150 minutes per week or 75 minutes of intense aerobic physical activity per week.

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Guerilla gardening takes underused urban spaces and uses them to produce food.

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UH Mānoa law students engaged in “guerrilla gardening” to demonstrate a symbolic gesture of food sustainability April 7 at the state capitol.

This action was intended to promote greater awareness of the need to better utilize urban land in order to address the impacts of climate change and the lack of resources to provide healthy food to Hawai‘ i residents.

The concept for guerrilla gardening was created by law student Khara Jabola-Carolus. Food sustainability is a system that develops a way to ensure the production of food sources that continuously produce without end. This system reduces the need to import food and protect Hawai‘i’s food source form natural disasters.

“What was remarkable was that a number of elected officials, State Representatives Kaniela Ing, Chris Lee, Nicole E. Lowen, Scott K. Saiki, Matthew S. LoPresti, Jarrett Keohokalole, and DLNR staff, joined the law students to plant on the grounds,” Jabola-Carolus said in an email.

She added that the group currently doesn’t have any other gardening events planned for the future.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

The students who participated with Jabola-Carolus in the guerrilla gardening activity are enrolled in the Wiliam S. Richardson School of Law Climate Justice for Future Generations course.

According to Jabola-Carolus, countries that over consumer food have become Hawai‘i’s models for development. Food sustainability is important as planetary plunder will render the earth unlivable for future generations. Resources are finite and, to Hawai‘i’s indigenous brothers and sisters, even sacred, she said.

“We have not terraformed another planet. We have no other earth if we exhaust life here. We must protect the vital organs of life in order for future generations to survive. Climate justice demands that governments protect future generations from the damage for climate change,” she said. “This duty includes guaranteeing longterm food sustainability. Climate justice also involves changing the mindset that the earth is a consumer item by looking to indigenous traditional conservation and management values based on respect for ‘Āina.”

This action raised awareness as it demonstrates the potential for local agriculture in underused and unused space throughout Honolulu, Jabola-Carolus added.

“What better way to demonstrate the importance of locally-produced food than planting something right here at the capitol where policy-makers will literally see the demand for the fruit of that labor as bananas are surely consumed by anyone walking by,” Lee said in an email interview.

Small plots, barely larger than

to make decisions that support it’s food security is important, she said, whether toward growing its own food, advocating for sensible food policies, or everything in between.

According to Lee, Hawai‘i’s small farmers and agricultural industry have been crippled by its reliance on imported food. Lee believes the dying export commodities could

What better way to demonstrate the importance of locally produced food than planting something right here at the capitol.

– STATE REP. CHRIS LEE (D) DISTRICT 51 (KAILUA-WAIMANALO)

the size of a generous parking stall, can produce enough food for a family for an entire year, Jabola Carolus said. This highlights the potential of Hawai‘ i’s urban space to produce local food for local people.

RELIANCE ON IMPORTED FOOD

According to Campus Planning Architect Sharon Williams, as Hawai‘i imports about 85 percent of its food and it’s climate is changing unpredictably, food sustainability is one of Hawai‘i’s survival issues and of the utmost importance.

Every strategy used to educate and encourage Hawai‘i’s community

have been replaced with crops for local consumption, which would then help grow the local economy and improve the health of the population on Hawai‘ i.

“We are setting goals and making changes to create a self-sufficient Hawai‘ i,” Lee said. “...We have already doubled our local renewable energy production since I was first elected, and our transition to a local food economy is quickly catching up.”

able Community Food Systems.

On its West O‘ahu campus, UH has developed a Bachelors of Applied Science in this area of concentration. This program aims to prepare its students to gain jobs in the sustainable food and agriculture sector of Hawai‘ i.

The bachelor’s program also “prepares students for a variety of careers including natural resource management, agriculture and food policy, K-12 education, sustainable inputs and value-added food businesses, social enterprise, non-profit organization management, social work and certified organic agriculture production and research,” according to the UH West O‘ahu website.

In addition, other institutions and businesses have been getting more involved with sustaining local foods by purchasing more from local farmers.

Sodexo, which oversees Mānoa Dining Services, has a “Better Tomorrow Plan” that includes 18 commitments for a brighter future.

Kapi‘olani Community College has also developed its own sustainable food system within its Culinary Arts program by growing its own herb and vegetable gardens that it uses when preparing food in its courses.

STEPS TO EDUCATE

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Manager Melissa Varga to set up a meeting in Washington D.C. to talk about involvement in the project. After the meeting, Wood-Charlson and Varga spent the next six months putting the portfolio together.

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Phil Thompson, a research asso-

ciate at the UH Sea Level Center, used the new portfolio for his own research.

According to Thompson, Eric Grabowski, UH outreach coordinator for a project titled “Biogeochemical Gradients: Role in Arranging Planktonic Assemblages,” helped with transitions and visuals in his video.

Thompson said the guidelines emphasized the importance of

establishing the overall message in three major points during the first minute of a presentation.

He said the guide helped him to understand the benefits of communicating scientific research in a short amount of time because presentations aren’t bogged down by extra information.

“A lot of other scientists who sign on and do similar things and take these guidelines seriously and try

to do these things to increase communication, I think you can at least begin to bridge that gap,” Thompson said.

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Wood-Charlson said she has also collaborated with middle school science teacher Cristina Veresan from the Star of the Sea school in Kāhala.

Veresan said she worked with

Wood-Charlson to figure out how to help students develop better literacy using the communication modules in the guidelines.

The goal is to improve students’ scientific comprehension and become better at communicating knowledge by reading and summarizing complex texts, Veresan said.

“We’re excited about sharing [our work] as broadly as possible,” Veresan said.

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The number of ballots in for this year’s executive elections, 457, was just over half of the 839 cast in the 2014 elections.

Campus selects new ASUH president, vice president Zakimi, Kamoshida plan to bridge the gap between students and senators RAVEN BELLAMY AND NOELLE FUJII SENIOR STAFF WRITER AND NEWS EDITOR

With 457 ballots cast for the student’s government executive positions and constitutional amendment, the Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i (ASUH) will usher in a new president and vice president after this semester ends.

Current ASUH Vice President Kelly Zakimi won the bid for president, beating her sole opponent by 68 percent. Current Sen. Roxie-Anne Kamoshida, who represents the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), won the bid for vice president with 63 percent of the votes.

“Along with President Zakimi and the 103rd Senate, I’m ready to advocate on behalf of the student body in whatever issues we may face in the future,” Kamoshida said in an email interview. “We are ready to be your voice. We are ready to advocate. We are ready to serve.”

RUNNING FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

Zakimi and Kamoshida were running mates during this semester’s general elections. They were part of a team that centered on the slogan “Engagement, Enhancement, and Excellence”.

“I wanted to run for ASUH Vice-President because I knew I was ready to effectively serve my constituents at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa,” Kamoshida said.

Kamoshida also served as the vice chairperson of the senate’s campus life committee this year.

In addition, she has had previous experience with student government, having been active in them since middle school in California where she served as the student body vice president.

We are ready to be your voice. We are ready to advocate.

We are ready to serve.

– ROXIE-ANN KAMOSHIDA ASUH SENATOR

In high school, she served as the junior class president and student body president during her senior year.

“Student government has always been a passion of mine,” she said, adding that she has also held leadership positions in other clubs.

inform them [of] what ASUH is working on and how [students] can get involved,” she said.

In addition, Zakimi plans to enact office hours for each senate member. She explained that office hours will be specific periods of time in which senate members are available to listen to concerns that students may have.

“Majority of students on campus are unaware of who their senator/representatives are for their respective college,” Kamoshida said. “I plan on having our Senators meet with their respective colleges monthly and have a ‘talk story’ session. This will give students the opportunity to express their concerns and be

well informed/updated of what ASUH is doing.”

Kamoshida also plans on strengthening the senate by organizing more workshops to be able to more effectively serve and advocate for its constituents. “’A true leader is not born, they are made,’” she said. “Aside from engagement, the senate and I will do our best to enhance student services on campus. (Engagement, Enhancement, Excellence).”

Kamoshida also plans on making more appearances at the state legislature.

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GOALS

One of Zakimi’s biggest goals is to increase engagement.

“The more we engage and learn about our constituency, the students, the more we as a student government can effectively represent students,” she said in an email.

Zakimi says she plans to implement a beginning of the year survey to find out what UH Manoa students think about the important issues students face. Zakimi believes this will help ASUH know which key issues to focus on in the upcoming school year.

“I also plan to send out regular email updates to undergraduates to

Sodexo announces plans to increase prices RAVEN BELLAMY SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Sodexo General Manager Donna Ojiri announced that Sodexo’s calculations called for a recommended increase in meal swipe prices by five percent across the board for the next semester, due to increases in electricity and other factors.

“Shipping costs have increased five percent,” Ojiri said at the meeting. “Another thing that’s affected our operations is healthcare.”

AN INCREASE IN PRICES

One senator voiced concerns that the jump from 14 to 19 meal swipes, in regards to the meal swipe plan, is too much. Ojiri said Sodexo would look into it, however she says the reasoning behind it is that the Noelani Market serves as a place to be able to spend extra meal swipes.

In addition to meal swipe increases, retail prices are projected to rise at Ba-Le and Simply to Go Market by two percent, the Campus Center Food Court by five percent, Aja Sushi by six percent and the Noelani Market by three percent.

THE CURRENT MEAL PLANS

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Sodexo offers five meal plans, with choices of seven, 10, 14 and 19 meals a week, along with a plan that offers 50 meal swipes per semester for those living in the Student Housing apartments.

The set number of meals expire each week on Saturday night.

Students also receive meal points that can be used to purchase meals or other purchases on campus. These points expire at the end of the academic year.

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Student death protocol at UHM Campus needs to notify university community

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Students coordinated Abel Pellegrino’s memorial, located at the foot of the stairs between Johnson Hall B and Gateway House.

SHIINA LOSCIUTO STAFF WRITER

After a close friend of mine, Abel Pellegrino, died last semester on campus, I was appalled with the way the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa handled the situation.

I discovered that there is no set protocol for dealing with student deaths.

When UH football player Jack Willis Wilson III passed away in 2013, there was a memorial service held at the Stan Sheriff Center, open to the public, which was announced on local news websites.

I wish that friends of the departed could have the opportunity to memorialize them.

“Students are part of various communities, and not acknowledging the death of a member of our community does harm to those left behind,” UH Mānoa English professor Susan Schultz said. “First, it puts a burden of notification on those closest to the deceased, which is unnecessary and cruel. Secondly, it complicates grieving when close friends of the deceased are affected, but the broader community is unaware what is happening.”

Pellegrino was from Saipan, where his official services were held. For all who knew him in Hawai‘ i, there was never anything announced. A few weeks later, when I realized nothing was being done, I organized a mass dedicated to him at the Newman Center on campus.

I did my best to reach out to his friends but realized that I would never be able to do that on my own. I wished there was a way I could notify everyone in the community so they could find peace at this celebration.

There is not a single way a university can properly handle a death, but there needs to be a process so that the people left behind can have support, and most importantly, those lost can be honored.

REACTIONS

Two days after Pellegrino’s death, Ka Leo reported online that the Counseling and Student Development Center was offering coun-

seling services. Pellegrino was not named in the article.

Sophomore nursing major Aloha Lindsey heard about Pellegrino from a source he did not consider credible.

“I had to find out officially that one of my friends passed away from Facebook,” Lindsey said. “I saw the police cars on campus that night, and I heard rumors, but I wasn’t going to believe anything until someone with authority told me. I was checking my email all day but found out sooner by his relatives posting their condolences on his [Facebook] wall.”

Others did not find out about Pellegrino through an official source.

“One of my friends, who was his friend too, found out in class when they heard someone talking about it,” Lindsey said. “That was the first time they had heard.

Could you imagine? What if you were in class and found out your friend just died? They thought they were kidding.”

THE UNIVERSITY’S SIDE

Schultz first heard about Pellegrino’s death from one of her students, who was a witness. Schultz accompanied the student to the Counseling and Student Development Center, located in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Center, but the student later told Schultz that he didn’t get a counseling appointment until four days later. Shortly after, Schultz discovered from faculty that similar situations had previously occurred at the university.

Those also went unaddressed.

Schultz was told there was nothing the administration could do about this particular death because the Honolulu Police Department had told the administration nothing.

“The Honolulu Police Department [HPD] reports to the City and County of Honolulu; the University of Hawai‘ i is under the jurisdiction of the State of Hawai‘ i. HPD does not have a duty to communicate directly with UH or its campuses, although our UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety does cooperate and partner with HPD on criminal cases

on or involving UH Mānoa, its constituencies and its properties,” Lori Ideta, dean of students and associate vice chancellor wrote in an email.

ANOTHER SITUATION

Graduate student Victor Ruthing learned about the death of student Kaitlan Prugger on Hawai‘i Public Radio, after she fell to her death during a hike in October 2013. He did not personally know her, but the situation intrigued him.

Schultz said that without a general announcement from administration or a memorial service, student grieving becomes more difficult.

Schultz said it is most important that students are aware there are services available to them at times of crisis.

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UH Hilo is the only UH campus that has a protocol regarding student deaths, which is available on their website.

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grieving family as they have one point of contact within the university and do not have multiple representatives from the university contacting them for information.”

Ideta said at the Mānoa campus, notifications to the university regarding a death usually are not under the jurisdiction of the federal Clery Act requirements.

“When a student dies, the protocol depends largely on where and how the death occurred, circumstances of the death, and the wishes of the family of the deceased,” Ideta said.

“Each campus has its own culture.

Each loss is unique, and, therefore, the response will be unique. We are always revisiting our procedures and protocol to improve them.”

THE PROCESS

“There was no announcement; he just disappeared,” Ruthing said. “I waited for a more informative email from the university notifying the community of our loss. This email never came.”

Ruthing previously attended Rutgers University, where the chancellor or president notified students via email when a student death occurred.

“I hope no other student death ever goes ignored by any member of administration, let alone all of them,” he said.

RAISING AWARENESS

After talking to other faculty, Schultz discovered that administration had notified several of Pellegrino’s professors in the morning. Schultz tried to research UH Mānoa’s protocol but learned that none existed.

On Oct. 23, 2014, Schultz met with other faculty, discussed Pellegrino’s death and presented a proposition to the dean of students on improving the system.

“Announcing deaths to the faculty of the students who died but not to other faculty is not effective, especially when a death occurs in a public space, like a dorm,” Schultz wrote.

Schultz and a group of faculty drafted and presented a plan the university could adopt, similar to the protocol at UH Hilo.

Kelly Oaks, UH Hilo’s interim associate vice chancellor for student affairs, said the protocol was developed to help coordinate communication when a student death occurs.

In the policy, one employee coordinates the university’s response, communicates information within the university and communicates with the grieving family.

When one learns of a death, he or she is encouraged and required to notify the dean of students, who coordinates university responses.

The dean of students will then verify the death.

“Upon confirmation of the death of a student, the [Dean of Students] will contact the family and extend condolences on behalf of the university and solicit the family’s wishes for condolences from faculty, staff and students,” according to the policy.

After examining the particular situation, the university will determine if it is appropriate to make a general announcement. A list of specific university personnel will always be notified. The dean of students will provide consultation and assistance to campus departments and groups if they wish to organize a memorial event on campus.

“I think the protocol is important as it helps centralize communication and the institution’s response,” Oaks said. “It also is beneficial for the

UH Mānoa student Jeremy Mateo said that it may be hard to justify where the administration should step in. However, support should be clearly available.

“They don’t have to tell us what happened, but they can at least send a mass email about a memorial where you can pay your respects, or where you can talk to someone,” Mateo said. “We are one community.”

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#Zipnado OUR VOICE

How the Department of Transportation failed to prevent the traffic nightmare of March 31 PAVEL STANKOV & MARCOS DUPREYIRAOLA ASSOCIATE OPINIONS EDITOR & SENIOR STAFF WRITER

What to do?

Ahu! TMT protests leave a permanent mark on campus UH Mānoa is no stranger to construction projects that, despite good intentions, run over their projected costs and past their initial deadlines. Even Mānoa’s youngest students are likely familiar with the maintenance backlog or the nearly year-and-a-half delay in the Warrior Recreation Center’s opening.

That’s why the ahu, or shrine, that participants in the April 10 protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project constructed in front of Bachman Hall was refreshing. Lining up along Dole Street, protestors created a human chain from the Hawai inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge to the lawn fronting the building that houses the UH System’s administration.

Passing stones from one person to the next, they constructed the roughly six-foot-high ahu, blessing it by early afternoon.

When was the last time such a permanent structure was built on campus in just a few hours?

While the shrine is a product of a debate that is current now, it’s hard to imagine the structure disappearing anytime soon. Indeed, many at the protest that Friday said the ahu will serve as a place of worship for the foreseeable future.

There’s also another less holy use of the monument, too: stand at the right angle on the ahu’s Ewa side, and you can obscure the “s” on the “University of Hawaii” sign that is installed upside down.

“Yesterday was kind of a perfect storm.”

When Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Ford Fuchigami said those words during a press conference on April 1, he wasn’t joking.

The previous day saw the worst traffic in Hawai‘ i’s recent history because DOT officials broke the single remaining ZipMobile while trying to repair the other. They also failed to inform the public in time, causing tens of thousands of drivers to back up Leeward O‘ahu’s freeways in the afternoon and evening of March 31. On top of that, HPD was writing tickets to people talking on their phone while stuck in the gridlock.

The state should purchase brand new ZipMobiles and come up with a social media strategy in case something like this happens again. The last time both of DOT’s ZipMobiles were out of service at the same time was not long ago — January 2014 — and we could reasonably expect another fiasco unless we take some drastic measures.

We don’t know exactly how much O‘ahu lost because of missed economic opportunities and time wasted in stagnation. A bipartisan petition to waive the unfair cell phone use tickets estimate that number at $1 million. In any case, the price of $11 million for two new zipmobiles will be worth it, considering plans for future developments west of Aloha Stadium.

BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE

March 31 was a wake-up call: something needs to be done.

Ironically, it was also the day navigation services company TomTom released its annual Traffic Index, ranking Honolulu third worst in the U.S. We have consistently been at the top for years.

The State of Hawai‘ i should buy ILLUSTRATION BY PATRICK DRAKE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  new ZipMobiles instead of risking this nightmare again. DOT’s existABOUT OUR VOICE ing 16-year-old machines should Opinions expressed in “Our Voice” are the work of Ka Leo’s Editorial be replaced ahead of their 20-year Board. Members include Editor-in-Chief Alexander Bitter, Opinions Edi- expiration date. tor Angusina Campbell, Associate Opinions Editor Pavel Stankov, Asso“$11 million is money well spent, as ciate News Editor Courtney Teague, Web Specialist Blake Tolentino and far as I’m concerned,” Fuchigami said Features Editor Brad Dell. We encourage responses in the form of let- This amount would cover $5.3 milters to the editor. To submit one, go to kaleo.org/opinion/submit or mail lion for each new ZipMobile plus your letter to: Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, 2445 Campus Road, Hemenway Hall 107, maintenance.

Honolulu, HI 96822.

We should also keep a repair team along with the necessary

spare parts on island in case an accident like this happens again.

DOT had to fly an expert over on April 1 to fix what could have never occurred in the first place if the department had followed protocol and replaced the malfunctioning vehicle with the working one. Instead, after a brief consultation with the manufacturer, they decided to change only the broken CPU without having the expertise to connect it properly.

Fuchigami justified not having a trained technician on island due to the license agreement. The ZipMobile processor uses proprietary software and on the terms of the contract DOT is only instructed in installation, while the manufacturer takes care of complicated troubleshooting.

This model is inefficient, unacceptable and expensive. On the principles of fair business competition, DOT should open bidding for new barrier transfer machines.

Considering Hawai‘ i’s distance from anywhere substitution ZipMobiles can be designed and manufactured, we should have their maintenance on our terms. DOT shouldn’t allow Hawai‘ i residents to become captives of over protective business practices again.

COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN

“This is really my mistake,” deputy director for highways Ed Sniffen said.

Taking the blame where blame is due is commendable but doesn’t solve the issue after the fact.

The issue is not just technological incompetence but incompetence when dealing with the public.

DOT failed to warn people in time, allowing tens of thousands of motorists to waste up to five hours in traffic while trying to get to Leeward or Central O‘ahu after work.

The department’s press releases of course are not the most efficient way to reach people on the road and HPD issued its first alert at 4:15 p.m. – seven hours after the ZipMobile got stuck.

All of this could’ve been prevented if DOT used social media.

It’s high time the state agency develops a social media strategy to respond to traffic emergencies like that of March 31. Existing tools like hpdtraffic.com and goakamai.org are not enough.

Frustrated drivers took the news to Twitter, letting each other know of accidents, partial lane openings and other tips. The hashtags #Zipnado and #Carmageddon went viral along with the usually busy #HITraf-

fic in the early afternoon. Without social media, the gridlock could have been even worse.

HPD’S POWER ABUSE

As if to add insult to injury, HPD continued issuing citations to drivers who were trying to call their loved ones while stuck in traffic. There were 65 tickets given on Waimano Home Road on a preplanned enforcement action, which continued as late as 6 p.m.

HPD claimed to not have been aware of the extent of the gridlock. However, this is hard to believe, considering that the relevant hashtags were all over Twitter, and it is in direct contradiction with the 4:15 Nixle alert. HPD can’t be unaware of its own messages. It can either be misinformed or corrupt, but not both.

A bipartisan letter initiated by legislators Matt LoPresti (D, Ewa Beach-West Loch Estates) and Cynthia Thielen (R, Kailua-Kaneohe Bay) asking for cancellation of those tickets gathered 27 legislative signatures and received the support of Mayor Kirk Caldwell.

Forgiveness of the citations, however, is not enough. HPD should investigate and punish those responsible for the operation. We cannot allow those who are supposed to serve and protect Hawai‘i to take advantage of a bad situation and make it worse.

WHAT ABOUT RAIL?

The March 31 fiasco exposed one of the city’s major weaknesses: our roads form a fragile ecosystem.

When O‘ahu’s main transportation artery H-1 is blocked, Moanalua Freeway and Nimitz turn into parking lots.

While the gridlock demonstrates how much we depend on our roads, it also poses questions for the major proposed alternative.

If Hawai‘ i’s politicians struggle to manage a cheaper and simpler solution to traffic such as a zipper lane, how would we trust them to manage Honolulu Rail? How would we know that the technical aspect would be kept up to date?

If what happened on March 31 is any indication of O‘ahu’s future traffic, we should be skeptical that the state will meet the requirements of a more challenging form of transit like rail.

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Last year’s Earth Day celebration saw over 1,000 students and members of the community.

EARTH DAY 2015 Free festival to promote sustainability

BRAD DELL FEATURES EDITOR

This year, the Earth Day Festival has a focus on keeping attendees moving throughout the events that take place over the day and into the night – teaching the importance of taking care of both the Earth and our bodies.

Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 11 p.m. on April 22, and will take place at the Campus Center Courtyard and on the Legacy Pathway. All events are free and open to the public.

“I think the momentum created around environmental service will be the best part of this event,” said Sustainable UH Food Waste Coordinator Kristen Jamieson. “I look forward to seeing all of Legacy Path devoted to bringing awareness to student clubs, UH departments, organizations and businesses involved in sustainability. It will be an amazing chance to celebrate projects, campaigns, services and products related to the environment here on O‘ahu.”

The festivities will begin with a showing of “Cowspiracy,” a film

by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn that seeks to inspire viewers to take action about one of the biggest polluters of the environment – cows.

Activities, vendors and booths will be made available at Legacy Pathway. There will be workshops on various topics, including smoothie making, raw food nutrition, essential oils and environmental philosophy. Vendors such as Whole Foods will serve food at the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The addition of “movement activities” to the Earth Day Festival is new to the annual event, said Doorae Shin, the Sustainable UH coor-

dinator. Yoga and dance studio Maha Fusion will lead attendees in an “ecstatic Earth dance.”

“Ecstatic [Earth] dance is when there is a playlist and rules are, ‘Don’t judge.’ Just dance,” Shin said.

Maha Fusion will also be leading a vinyasa yoga workshop.

“I’m looking forward to the Maha Fusion yoga and ecstatic dance. Flow sports and exercises such as these are essential to our physical and mental health and Murti [Hower] and Larina Hawkins-Hower, [the coordinators], are great at what they do,” said Mark Ryan, the Sustainable UH community coordinator.

There will also be a concert that features four groups performing a variety of genres – acoustic, reggae, hip hop and rock reggae. Conscious roots rock reggae trio Paul Fuga, Mike Love and Samites will headline the concert.

“I’m most excited to experience Butter Side Down. Folk-Bluegrass music is great fun to dance to and these guys rock the stage every time [I’ve seen them],” Ryan said.

RevoluSun will be powering the festival with solar power generators, and Pedal Power Hawaii will be powering the concert with bike-powered generators.

This year, the event is planned through the Environmental Center with SustainableUH and Trees to Seas at UH, 2 student clubs on campus.

All events were planned by SustainableUH and Trees to Seas at UH. Funding comes from the Campus Center Board and Activities Council and Associated Students of UH. Sponsors include Whole Foods, Hare Krishna Temple in Waimanalo, Pedal Power Hawaii and RevoluSun. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Believe it or not, there are several bizarre yet simple ways to get creative with a few old household items. Here are a few ideas to get you in the spirit of the cheesy phrase we all know; Reduce, reuse and recycle.

FLOATS ON A BUDGET FILM SHOWING (CAMPUS CENTER COURTYARD) “COWSPIRACY” 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Is the party over? Save the two-liter soda bottles. For those of you who are weak swimmers, you can use those bottles as floats. It might look a little bizarre, but it works. String the bottles together with rope that won’t break easily and tie them around your waist and arms. Use two-liter bottles around your waist and 21-oz bottles around your arms. Now get out there and enjoy the water.

BEACH LOTION PACK

FESTIVAL (LEGACY PATH) ECSTATIC EARTH DANCE with Maha Fusion 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

VINYASA YOGA CLASS 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

All done with that bottle of lotion? Good, keep the bottle and use it as a carrying case for the next time you soak up some sun. The bottle is strong so it won’t crush your money or sunglasses. It’s big enough to keep your keys, ID and wallet. If you get a value pack, maybe even a snack.

TOILET PAPER STAND Let’s face it, everybody poops. For those who aren’t crafty enough to make cool arts and crafts, but still feel guilty about throwing away all those leftover rolls, have no fear. You can make a simple mini speaker stand with the assistance of some thumbtacks. Cut a hole big enough in the roll for your phone, then poke four thumbtacks which serve as legs, and you’re done. If you’re broke, it makes a cheap gift.

JEWELRY PICTURE FRAME

CONCERT (CAMPUS CENTER COURTYARD) PAUL IZAK 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

BUTTERSIDEDOWN 6:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

LUMINARIES W/ JEROME JAMES 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

MIKE LOVE, SAM ITES & PAULA FUGA TRIO Slam poetry by Jenna Robinson 8:15 p.m. - 11 p.m.

For all you DIY masters out there, here’s a simple way keep your jewelry organized. All you need is an old frame, some yarn and some thumbtacks. There’s not much to it, just take the glass out of the frame and line the back with thumbtacks or nails. Then, wrap the yarn around all the tacks multiple times making sure to go in different directions and boom, you’re done.

WATER BOTTLE LIGHT This method of light is being used in areas of the world where electricity is a luxury. Simply cut a hole big enough for a two-liter water bottle to fit on the top of your roof. Then, fill the bottle up with water, stick it in the hole and watch your room light up from the natural sunlight. It may sound like it doesn’t work, but it actually makes a difference in a room with no light source. Just remember to cover up the hole when it starts to rain.

NEWSPAPER ENVELOPES Done reading Ka Leo? Feel bad about wanting to throw it away now? Don’t worry, you can recycle it into some retro envelopes. You’ve just killed two birds with one stone: Free envelopes and you made a difference.

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the area. This will expand the life of a paper towel roll by weeks.

Recycle me

DRYING SHOES

Putting on damp, musky shoes is never a pleasant experience, which is why it’s unfortunate that the university is located in the rainy valley of Mānoa. Fortunately for you, all you need to do is save your copy of Ka Leo and your feet will not have to suffer through that gross damp shoe feeling again. Crumple up the sheets of Ka Leo and stuff them into your wet shoes. If you remember, change the stuffing a hour or two later to ensure that your shoes will completely dry. The newspaper

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and cover one side of the box first, then use another sheet to cover the other side. If you have a bag for a gift, but no tissue paper, you can manipulate newspaper into the standard tissue paper ruffles.

Within a few seconds, you have some instant, free tissue paper for your present. As long as you have Ka Leo around, wrapping gifts pose no problem at all.

FRIDGE, SMELL NO MORE!

Does your refrigerator ever start to emit that sour stench of the various tiny spills and food residue hiding on the bottom of your fridge each time you open it? Mine

[Newspaper] makes for great wrapping. It’s environmentally friendly and lazy friendly.

– COLBY TERUYA FRESHMAN GRAPHIC DESIGN MAJOR

will work its magic and your shoes will be nice, dry and ready to wear the next morning.

WRAPPING PAPER

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Caught in the rain without an umbrella? Grab a few issues of Ka Leo to cover yourself as you hop between classes.

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We have all heard the phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle” at least once in our lifetime. As it turns out, the order the phrase is said in is the order of importance of the action.

First you should reduce, then reuse and then recycle. Many Ka Leo readers carelessly toss Ka Leo into a trash or recycle bin, unaware of the countless possibilities the paper has to offer even after they’re finished reading it. Here are five ways Ka Leo can be used outside of just being read.

BUBBLE WRAP

You have probably seen this done after buying a fragile object. The cashier will first wrap your purchase in newspaper before inserting it into a box or bag. This is not a special skill limited to cashiers only. You too can use newspaper to pad your fragile items when you need to transport them. If you need to send something to a friend, or move your belongings to and fro, you can use the cost-free Ka Leo to protect your items instead of spending money on expensive materials like packing peanuts or bubble wrap. It will save you a penny

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What is the number one environmental problem in Hawai‘ i?

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or two when you have to move all your belongings out from the dorms this coming summer.

PAPER TOWELS

After I finish reading Ka Leo, I stash the paper under my desk and wait for the next spill to happen. Newspaper is a great cost free alternative to paper towels. If you lay the newspaper flat on the spill, one layer at a time, most of the liquid will eventually soak up. Once the newspaper has absorbed most of the spill, you can use just a small amount of real paper towels to disinfect and finish cleaning

“Runoff going into the water, instead of going to the tress..”

SHANSHAN TRUMAN JUNIOR FOOD SCIENCE & HUMAN NUTRITION

“Pollution from gas exhausts and smog.”

HARLISA ASUMEN SENIOR PSCYHOLOGY

If you are in a rush to wrap a gift or if someone forgot to stock up on the wrapping or tissue paper after the holiday season, Ka Leo can serve as a great substitute. “[Newspaper] makes for great wrapping. It’s environmentally friendly and lazy friendly.” Colby Teruya, a freshman graphic arts major, commented upon this idea.

Using newspaper for wrapping is not only environmentally friendly, but, like Colby said, it is also effort friendly. You do not have to worry about cutting the right size of wrapping paper and you do not have to tape anything nicely. The mix of print and pictures hides the majority of the imperfections, making it the perfect wrapping for when you are in a rush.

If one sheet of paper fails to provide enough coverage, simply wrap

“Overfishing.”

certainly did and it never left me quite as hungry as I was before I opened the refrigerator. However, the busy college student I am, I could never find enough time to clean the fridge as often as I should have. If you line the the drawers and shelves of your fridge with newspaper, the spills and food particles can be easily cleaned by simply switching out the newspaper. Within a few minutes, you can clean your refrigerator and say byebye to that nasty, rotten food smell.

There is a lot of waste accumulated in the world today. With a little thought, we could reuse many of the objects we absentmindedly throw into a trash or recycle bin.

Only five alternate uses to Ka Leo are listed here, but there are countless ways to reuse Ka Leo after you are done reading it. With this newfound information, keep that copy of Ka Leo in yours hands and make it do some work. Remember: reduce, reuse, then recycle.

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“Rising sea levels”

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“All the construction work.”

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KYLE MILLIGAN SENIOR PSYCHOLOGY

“Trash in the ocean, plastic bottles and stuff.”

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FILMS OF PRESERVATION

FILMS OF DESTRUCTION

Earth Day has been held annually on April 22 since 1970 to help bring awareness to global environmental issues. With temperatures rising yearly, droughts occurring more often and species extinction it’s hard to argue that Earth Day isn’t as important as it was in the 1970s. The number of environmental documentaries have increased over the years due to the awareness of the rising issues, and are warnings of consequences that will occur if nothing is changed.

While celebrating the preservation of Earth may be okay with some, celebrating the destruction of it when no change is happening is what it’s all about for others. Hollywood and action movies may play up the fear factor with special effects, but the reality is there. Here are some movies to celebrate Earth and its destruction whether it’s due to disease, famine or zombies.

‘INTERSTELLAR’ (2014) ‘GASLAND’ (2010) Directed by Josh Fox, the documentary focuses on communities in the U.S. affected by natural gas drilling like hydraulic fracturing. “Fracking” is a process used by corporations to extract natural gas and oil from underground rock. A sequel titled “Gasland Part II” (2013) examines and follows the potential long-term effects of fracking in ways of poisonous water and earthquakes.

Due to a huge crop blight in the 21st century, Earth has fallen into an agrarian society. Former NASA astronaut Cooper, played

by Matthew McConaughey, is sent into space with Dr. Amelia Brand, played by Anne Hathaway to explore new planets in another galaxy for humanity’s survival. The film also focuses on human beings’ struggle with time – each hour spent in the wormhole they use to travel costs seven Earth years. As Doctor Brand, played by Micheal Caine says in the film, “We were not meant to save the Earth; we were meant to leave it.”

‘THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW’ (2004) ‘EARTH DAYS’ (2009) Directed by Robert Stone, “Earth Days” uses personal testimonies and archival media of the modern environmental movement from post-war 1950s to the successful Earth Day celebration in 1970. With help from pioneers like biologist Paul Ehrli and Jerry Brown, the film won the Closing Night Film Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival by being an engaging history of the movement’s achievements.

Paleoclimatologist Jack Hall, played by Dennis Quaid, attempts to convince the UN that the world is ending due to melting polar ice disrupting the North Atlantic current, and chaos thus ensues. Sound familiar? The classic stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy Rossum face catastrophic climate effects leading into the new Ice Age. While the science behind the film may not be as sound as real arguments, the spectacular visuals and effects allow the movie to pull through.

‘CARBON NATION’ (2010) A documentary about the solutions to the myriad effects of global warming, director Peter Byck shows that these solutions can benefit society as a whole, disregarding one’s political persuasion. Through an interview process including Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, former CIA Director R. James Woolsey and Earth Day founder Denis Hayes, the film reveals the devastating effects of climate change. The film also highlights the innovative solutions being developed to meet the problem, like farmers in Texas now making money as wind farmers, or how Disney and Stonyfield Farm have reduced their carbon footprint.

‘CHILDREN OF MEN’ (2006) In 2027, almost two decades of human infertility leads society to the brink of collapse. The United Kingdom is the only stable nation, but is threatened by asylum seekers fleeing the reset of the world. The amount of single-shot action sequences will stun in combination with its cinematography.

Nominated for three Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards, the film heavily explores the themes of hope and faith.

‘CHASING ICE’ (2012)

‘28 DAYS LATER’ (2002)

Nature photographer James Balog and the Extreme Ice Survey head to Greenland, Iceland and Alaska to convey the effects of global warming through time-lapse photography that depicts the erosion and disappearance of ancient glaciers. The documentary team, who also produced “The Cove,” follows a glacier calving event that takes place at Jakobshavn Galcier in Greenland.

In post-apocalyptic England, the accidental release of a contagious virus called “Rage” leads to the breakdown of society. A zombie movie with a humanist drama twist, the film comes with three alternative endings concerning the fate of Jim played by Cillian Murphy. The film’s sequel “28 Weeks Later” is equally as good.

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‘MOD NOUVEAU’ DESIGNER: GABI SANEHIRA MODEL: JENNY LIANG

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

“Simplicity” is the one word I focus on when designing. I like clean lines – sleek elegance with minimalist silhouettes. This collection was inspired by geometry and technology, much like the fashions of the Space-Mod generation. It is heavily influenced by my background in analog photography and incorporates sheets of film that have been exposed and processed in the darkroom. I used different things like water, sand and everything from toothpicks to paper.

DESIGNER BIO

2015

I’m originally from Osaka, Japan. I’m still not sure when I got interested in fashion; I am told that, when I was kid, I drew dresses and shoes and nagged my mother to dress me up like a teenager. Fashion has been something special that makes me happy and it has always been my passion, even though there have been some shifts in my interests. As a child, I always wanted to become and dress up like models that I saw in TV shows; as a teenager, I enjoyed buying clothes and styling myself and my family members. I realized then that I wanted to be the one who creates clothes that can make people happy.

After graduation, I have a year to stay and work in U.S., so I want to move to California and expand my horizon by putting myself in a new place with a different crowd. Hopefully, this one year will be a chance to establish my career and lead me to the next path. I want to learn as much as I can in America. My long-term goal is to work either as a modeliste, which is a draper/ pattern maker, for a luxury brand or as a textile product designer.

A X I S -

The origins of designers and

features the final collection of their senior fashion designers. The

CHASLENE HALOG

their collections

mission is to showcase the work of these promising new designers

STAFF WRITER

O F

O R I G I N

Every year, the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) program

present their skills and finalized garments.

‘MIRAGE’

DESIGNER: LI JIN KING MODEL: MELODY LAI

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

In the spirit of the bygone flair of the Roaring Twenties that employed sophisticated and fascinating fitted silhouettes, I embrace Chinese and Western fashion influences and culture to create unique, stand out designs with authentic character. Growing up watching and reading about Chinese history, I am inspired by the timeless craftsmanship that was prevalent in the qipao and traditional men’s wear from the early 1900’s. In true authenticity, I have utilized a silk fabric called Xiang Yun Sha (香云纱). This material, unique to certain areas of China, is a protected cultural heritage manufacturing technique.

DESIGNER BIO

I am from Dalian, China. My mother taught me to sew buttons when I was in elementary school.

I was very happy to be able to fix my own damaged clothes. When I got a job later in life, I spent all my money to buy clothes instead of other things. Since I came to Hawai‘i 15 years ago, I have collected various styles of garments. I always wanted to wear uniquely designed garments. When I got tired of wearing certain clothes or noticed things I wanted to change, I reconstructed them into something more interesting with a fresh, personalized look. I started to use my own body as a mannequin to make the clothes I wanted, utilizing my very basic knowledge and skills. I soon realized that I needed more sewing and design skills. After a few years of study and hard work, I am very proud to be a senior fashion design student from UH Mānoa.

After graduation, I am planning to be a fashion trendsetter and find my place in the fashion market and industry. I want to deliver uniquely designed garments from my own label within Asia and the West.

D E S I G N E R : J O A N M AT E O MODEL: JADE RICHMOND CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

The pieces are modern and distinctive, with a touch of romantic and gentle elegance.

Inspired by the butterfly with the hard texture of its abdomen and thorax in contrast with the delicate flow of its wings, this collection takes the contrast of different texture mediums, such as chiffon, 3D chiffon floral fabrics and chains to create a sensation of harmony within disharmony.

DESIGNER BIO

P O I N T

and provide them with a memorable platform upon which they can

‘A D A P T A T I O N S ’

‘J A R D I N D E PA P I L L O N S ’

I grew up in Waipahu and Kalihi. When I was younger, my grandma always had fabric scraps laying around from the curtains, shirts and other things she made. I used to pick the scraps out of the trash and use them to make pillow cases, bags and dresses for my dolls. While in class, I would be caught sketching designs instead of taking notes.

I planned my entire life with the mindset that I would become a lawyer, pharmacist, nurse, engineer or any STEM-oriented career because that is what I was told to do while I was growing up. Somehow, I always knew that I was meant for a different career path. I took a sewing class when I was a pre-business major. When I sat in front of a sewing machine, creating and designing, I just knew that I was where I was meant to be.

‘LEGACY’

DESIGNER: GRACE TSUBAKI-NOGUCHI

D E S I G N E R : AYA K A H O S O M I

MODEL: JENNY LIANG

MODEL: JADE RICHMOND

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

Architectural silhouettes juxtaposed with feminine fabrics and a pastel color story create a collection for the modern woman who craves a whimsical escape through her wardrobe. Through harsh weathers and times, beauty survives in the toughest of conditions, such as a flower that thrives in the desert. This collection is an homage to women and our journey, inspired by the beauty and harshness of the desert. I was inspired by a cactus that my father bought for me before he passed away. The cactus died and revived after a couple of months, so to me it symbolizes overcoming obstacles while also being an ode to my father.

A classic, structured, construction-detailed design gives a feminine and sophisticated look. I was inspired by Japanese traditional garments. I polished and modernized the silhouettes to create a contemporary, wearable look with historical elements. This collection is meant to convey a message of the beauty in tradition, which is everlasting and should be inherited from generation to generation.

DESIGNER BIO

I was born and raised in Honolulu. I spent many of my childhood days in Johnny’s Tailor – my grandfather’s alterations shop in Kapahulu. I remember watching him in his tiny and cluttered shop, making a living and fulfilling his passion. Little did I know that I would be following a similar path in fashion design. Throughout my adolescence, fashion has been my outlet to express myself. I constantly experimented with different DIY crafts to create new styles and looks. Although I was highly interested in fashion, I never considered it as an option for a college degree or a career until I attended FDM courses at UH Månoa. I was originally a French major, but I decided to take FDM courses as electives. I loved the technicality and hands-on experience that the classes provided and decided to list it as my second major. My passion, understanding and interest is constantly growing for this industry.

As a working college student, traveling has been sitting on the back burner for the past few years. After graduation, I am looking forward to traveling to different destinations and searching for fabrics around the world.

In the long run, I plan on creating more collections and working towards building my own brand. I hope to one day contribute to Hawai‘i’s local fashion industry as an established designer.

DESIGNER BIO

I’m originally from Osaka, Japan. I’m still not sure since when I got interested in fashion; I am told that, when I was kid, I drew dresses and shoes and nagged my mother to dress me up like a teenager. Fashion has been something special that makes me happy and it has always been my passion, even though there have been some shifts in my interests. As a child, I always wanted to become and dress up like models that I saw in TV shows; as a teenager, I enjoyed buying clothes and styling myself and my family members. I realized then that I wanted to be the one who creates clothes that can make people happy.

After graduation, I have a year to stay and work in U.S., so I want to move to California and expand my horizon by putting myself in a new place with a different crowd. Hopefully, this one year will be a chance to establish my career and lead me to the next path. I want to learn as much as I can in America. My long-term goal is to work either as a modeliste, which is a draper/pattern maker, for a luxury brand or as a textile product designer.

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‘MOD NOUVEAU’ DESIGNER: GABI SANEHIRA MODEL: JENNY LIANG

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

“Simplicity” is the one word I focus on when designing. I like clean lines – sleek elegance with minimalist silhouettes. This collection was inspired by geometry and technology, much like the fashions of the Space-Mod generation. It is heavily influenced by my background in analog photography and incorporates sheets of film that have been exposed and processed in the darkroom. I used different things like water, sand and everything from toothpicks to paper.

DESIGNER BIO

2015

I’m originally from Osaka, Japan. I’m still not sure when I got interested in fashion; I am told that, when I was kid, I drew dresses and shoes and nagged my mother to dress me up like a teenager. Fashion has been something special that makes me happy and it has always been my passion, even though there have been some shifts in my interests. As a child, I always wanted to become and dress up like models that I saw in TV shows; as a teenager, I enjoyed buying clothes and styling myself and my family members. I realized then that I wanted to be the one who creates clothes that can make people happy.

After graduation, I have a year to stay and work in U.S., so I want to move to California and expand my horizon by putting myself in a new place with a different crowd. Hopefully, this one year will be a chance to establish my career and lead me to the next path. I want to learn as much as I can in America. My long-term goal is to work either as a modeliste, which is a draper/ pattern maker, for a luxury brand or as a textile product designer.

A X I S -

The origins of designers and

features the final collection of their senior fashion designers. The

CHASLENE HALOG

their collections

mission is to showcase the work of these promising new designers

STAFF WRITER

O F

O R I G I N

Every year, the Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) program

present their skills and finalized garments.

‘MIRAGE’

DESIGNER: LI JIN KING MODEL: MELODY LAI

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

In the spirit of the bygone flair of the Roaring Twenties that employed sophisticated and fascinating fitted silhouettes, I embrace Chinese and Western fashion influences and culture to create unique, stand out designs with authentic character. Growing up watching and reading about Chinese history, I am inspired by the timeless craftsmanship that was prevalent in the qipao and traditional men’s wear from the early 1900’s. In true authenticity, I have utilized a silk fabric called Xiang Yun Sha (香云纱). This material, unique to certain areas of China, is a protected cultural heritage manufacturing technique.

DESIGNER BIO

I am from Dalian, China. My mother taught me to sew buttons when I was in elementary school.

I was very happy to be able to fix my own damaged clothes. When I got a job later in life, I spent all my money to buy clothes instead of other things. Since I came to Hawai‘i 15 years ago, I have collected various styles of garments. I always wanted to wear uniquely designed garments. When I got tired of wearing certain clothes or noticed things I wanted to change, I reconstructed them into something more interesting with a fresh, personalized look. I started to use my own body as a mannequin to make the clothes I wanted, utilizing my very basic knowledge and skills. I soon realized that I needed more sewing and design skills. After a few years of study and hard work, I am very proud to be a senior fashion design student from UH Mānoa.

After graduation, I am planning to be a fashion trendsetter and find my place in the fashion market and industry. I want to deliver uniquely designed garments from my own label within Asia and the West.

D E S I G N E R : J O A N M AT E O MODEL: JADE RICHMOND CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

The pieces are modern and distinctive, with a touch of romantic and gentle elegance.

Inspired by the butterfly with the hard texture of its abdomen and thorax in contrast with the delicate flow of its wings, this collection takes the contrast of different texture mediums, such as chiffon, 3D chiffon floral fabrics and chains to create a sensation of harmony within disharmony.

DESIGNER BIO

P O I N T

and provide them with a memorable platform upon which they can

‘A D A P T A T I O N S ’

‘J A R D I N D E PA P I L L O N S ’

I grew up in Waipahu and Kalihi. When I was younger, my grandma always had fabric scraps laying around from the curtains, shirts and other things she made. I used to pick the scraps out of the trash and use them to make pillow cases, bags and dresses for my dolls. While in class, I would be caught sketching designs instead of taking notes.

I planned my entire life with the mindset that I would become a lawyer, pharmacist, nurse, engineer or any STEM-oriented career because that is what I was told to do while I was growing up. Somehow, I always knew that I was meant for a different career path. I took a sewing class when I was a pre-business major. When I sat in front of a sewing machine, creating and designing, I just knew that I was where I was meant to be.

‘LEGACY’

DESIGNER: GRACE TSUBAKI-NOGUCHI

D E S I G N E R : AYA K A H O S O M I

MODEL: JENNY LIANG

MODEL: JADE RICHMOND

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

CO L L E C T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N

Architectural silhouettes juxtaposed with feminine fabrics and a pastel color story create a collection for the modern woman who craves a whimsical escape through her wardrobe. Through harsh weathers and times, beauty survives in the toughest of conditions, such as a flower that thrives in the desert. This collection is an homage to women and our journey, inspired by the beauty and harshness of the desert. I was inspired by a cactus that my father bought for me before he passed away. The cactus died and revived after a couple of months, so to me it symbolizes overcoming obstacles while also being an ode to my father.

A classic, structured, construction-detailed design gives a feminine and sophisticated look. I was inspired by Japanese traditional garments. I polished and modernized the silhouettes to create a contemporary, wearable look with historical elements. This collection is meant to convey a message of the beauty in tradition, which is everlasting and should be inherited from generation to generation.

DESIGNER BIO

I was born and raised in Honolulu. I spent many of my childhood days in Johnny’s Tailor – my grandfather’s alterations shop in Kapahulu. I remember watching him in his tiny and cluttered shop, making a living and fulfilling his passion. Little did I know that I would be following a similar path in fashion design. Throughout my adolescence, fashion has been my outlet to express myself. I constantly experimented with different DIY crafts to create new styles and looks. Although I was highly interested in fashion, I never considered it as an option for a college degree or a career until I attended FDM courses at UH Månoa. I was originally a French major, but I decided to take FDM courses as electives. I loved the technicality and hands-on experience that the classes provided and decided to list it as my second major. My passion, understanding and interest is constantly growing for this industry.

As a working college student, traveling has been sitting on the back burner for the past few years. After graduation, I am looking forward to traveling to different destinations and searching for fabrics around the world.

In the long run, I plan on creating more collections and working towards building my own brand. I hope to one day contribute to Hawai‘i’s local fashion industry as an established designer.

DESIGNER BIO

I’m originally from Osaka, Japan. I’m still not sure since when I got interested in fashion; I am told that, when I was kid, I drew dresses and shoes and nagged my mother to dress me up like a teenager. Fashion has been something special that makes me happy and it has always been my passion, even though there have been some shifts in my interests. As a child, I always wanted to become and dress up like models that I saw in TV shows; as a teenager, I enjoyed buying clothes and styling myself and my family members. I realized then that I wanted to be the one who creates clothes that can make people happy.

After graduation, I have a year to stay and work in U.S., so I want to move to California and expand my horizon by putting myself in a new place with a different crowd. Hopefully, this one year will be a chance to establish my career and lead me to the next path. I want to learn as much as I can in America. My long-term goal is to work either as a modeliste, which is a draper/pattern maker, for a luxury brand or as a textile product designer.

BEN DECASTRO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I; LYLE AMINE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I [4]

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‘Mortal Kombat X’ A bloody yet beautiful testament to the 20-year-long franchise

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IKAIKA SHIVELEY ASSOCIATE FEATURES EDITOR

A spear piercing its way into chest cavity, an upper cut unhinging a jaw, a spinal cord ripped clean out from the neck. While these may seem disturbing to some, fans can’t get enough of these scenes. Four years after the release of “Mortal Kombat IX,” comes the revival of the franchise on current-generation consoles with “Mortal Kombat X.” Let’s face it; the games from the fighting genre rarely have meaningful campaigns. Usually, it’s a lineup of opponents with little to no attention paid to specific characters’ journeys. “Mortal Kombat X” changes this.

Similar to its predecessor, the story mode lets players control multiple characters. The game keeps the narrative flowing, with interactive button commands during some cut-scenes. “Mortal Kombat” is all about action, so players aren’t given many breaks.

The game is played out through a narrative that jumps between multiple years. Developers did this to allow the introduction of new characters, while showcasing the casualties contrived from the fallout of war. The usual characters like Scorpion, SubZero, Johnny Cage, Raiden and others are all within the game, though the story focuses more on a new team.

This team includes the daughter of Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage, Cassie Cage, Jax’s daughter, Jacqui Briggs, Kenshi’s son Takeda and Kung Lao’s nephew Kung Jin. Each character has a unique personality, which gives life to a franchise that should be crippled by repetitiveness after 20 years. As a young team, they don’t always work well together, which adds drama during the story mode playthrough, I appreciate the fact that a female character, Cassie Cage, was made the leader of the group and main protagonist of the overall story. Having the troublesome mouth of Johnny Cage and dedication of Sonya, she is a strong female character, which is rarely seen in video games today. It’s also noticable that female characters’ outfits are less skimpy in this game.

These changes show that the franchise and the fighting genre as a whole is progressing.

PRESENTATION

In story mode, the fights are split up by cut-scenes that fully flaunt the power of current-generation consoles. Decapitations and the overall brutality that Mortal Kombat offers have never looked so beautiful, all thanks to the Unreal 3 Engine. There are a few spots where the realism is lost, as some fragments of a character, such as hair, look a generation behind. Visually,

Engine, NetherRealm Studios was able to push the boundaries of violence, which is highlighted by the gruesome and sometimes hilarious “fatalities.”

The “Krypt” mode has also made drastic improvements to gameplay through a first-person experience that offers hours of enjoyment as you attempt to unlock alternate costumes, fatalities, brutalities, concept art and

Decapitations and the overall brutality that ‘Mortal Kombat’ offers have never looked so beautiful.

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the game is bloody yet delicious eye candy.

The sound design is just as gruesome, especially with surround sound. Classic sounds like Scorpion’s “Get over here!” will give fans a sense of nostalgia, which soon turns into adrenaline when the announcer orders players to “Finish Him.” GAMEPLAY

When the game begins, players are ordered to choose one of five factions: Lin Kuei, Black Dragon, Brotherhood of Shadow, Special Forces or White Lotus. After a win, no matter the mode, points will be given to the player’s faction, which adds to a sense of competitiveness. The continuous tournament style has week-by-week transitions filled with daily challenges that promote the social gaming side of the franchise.

Aside from new modes, the general play of the game has improved.

A new source of strategy has been implemented – each of the 24 playable characters have three separate fighting styles with unique abilities.

Adding to the strategy are interactive environments such as vines players can use to swing on or the use of a tree branch to knock an opponent’s teeth out. The movement is also more fluid, making the overall gaming experience even more enjoyable.

A “Mortal Kombat” game would be incomplete without gore, which “Mortal Kombat X” has plenty of.

Using the power of the Unreal 3

a few other items. This mode is filled with jump scares, which only adds to the adrenaline rush players get from fighting.

Overall, “Mortal Kombat X” is the best of the franchise – a bloody yet beautiful testament to the series that began 20 years ago. With more downloadable content on the way, including playable horror icons Jason Voorhees and Predator, there’s no stopping this “fight to the death” juggernaut.

Several brutalities are unlock-able throughtout the game.

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Each classic character has received well deserved fashion change.

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Earth Day is near, which means it’s time to become one with nature.

As a water enthusiast, I attempted to find an app that would aid my love for the ocean. I stumbled upon the app Tidetrac, which caught my attention. Is it a perfect app? No, but I appreciated what it had to offer, making it a worthy purchase in my opinion.

The changing of tides may be irrelevant to some, but others lives are based around it. Knowing when the tide is the lowest or highest for the day is a must for marine biologists, surfers, spear fisherman or tide pool explorers.

The app works like a weather app, but with tide statistics instead of daily forecasts. For each day, the app showcases two high tide readings, measured in feet, as well as the two lowest tides of the day. This is shown through a wave graphic, using visuals instead of numbers.

There is also an option to view both the setting and rising of the sun and moon, which is a great way to plan a trip to the beach to catch the sunrise. Tidetrac allows users to view an entire month’s forecast as well.

Additionally, favorite tide locations can be selected and saved for viewing when in an area without a cell signal. There are currently 10 stations across O‘ahu that transmit the app info.

With a $3.99 price tag, I would only recommend this app for those who heavily rely on the changing of the tides to plan their adventures.

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Q: Did UH Mānoa open doors for you during your time as a student?

A: “Yes, as a student it gave me the opportunity to collaborate with others in various events. I was able to be a part of different organizations that helped students develop their creativity. UH Mānoa definitely played an important role in my success as an artist. The institution also provided assistance and workshops that gave me the motivation to continue my craft.”

Q: You do something most people wouldn’t even dream about doing.

What are your opinions and feelings on people who imitate originality?

A: “I think it’s beautiful when individuals are drawn to do things that aren’t of the norm. Being different is a very beautiful thing when you think about it – it speaks a lot about our society and how people view each other. I always knew that the best way to get noticed is to separate my style of art from others.”

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Q: Who are some celebrities that you have carved into your grip tape?

A: “With the skateboard grip tape art, some celebrities that I have created are Bruno Mars, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, Mia Zapata, Rob & Big, Charley Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Donnel Rawlings, The Weeknd, Tupac and the Hawaiian Monarchy, just to name a few.”

Q: On a scale from one to 10, how has the UH Mānoa graphic design program helped you become the artist that you are today?

A: “I would have to say a 10 because it taught me a lot about details and how important they are. In the program, we learn about design elements such as negative space, contrast, colors and how they can interact with the viewer. The design program taught me things I needed to have outside of the institution, such as patience and time management. We used to cut up a lot of magazines for projects, using rulers ... these are the same skills I use to design the skate art.”

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What’s up there, anyway?

Physical features of the mountain worth knowing about

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The discussion of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) has created tensions on both sides of the debate. It is clear that Mauna Kea is a sacred place and that the TMT may negatively impact it, but we should step back and look at some of the physical features of this mountain in order to gain a greater understanding of its importance. There are many threats to the plants, animals and sites on Mauna Kea. Mauna Kea is a shield volcano with a summit 4,205 meters above sea level. Because of its height, the mountain receives snowfall during winter months, which is why Mauna Kea translates to “white mountain.” This volcano is estimated to be approximately one million years old – there are three known glacial episodes within its history. Mauna Kea last erupted approximately 4,500 years ago.

SILVERSWORD

LAKE WAIAU Located at 3,969 meters in elevation, Lake Waiau is unusual because it is the only alpine lake in Hawai‘i. The source of the lake’s water is rainfall and snow, and scientists believe that it was formed at the end of the last glacial retreat. The lake is an important site for Hawaiians, as it was used as a water source and a place to deposit umbilical cords. However, over the past several years the lake has been shrinking, and researchers have yet to confirm the reason why.

ADZ QUARRY COMPLEX

MĀMANE-NAIO FOREST

The Adz Quarry Complex located on the south slope of Mauna Kea, between approximately 2,000 and 4,000 meters in elevation, is the largest primitive rock quarry in the world. Adz are ancient tools used for a variety of purposes, such as carving wood or cutting. Although there were many adz sites in Hawai‘ i, the quarry on Mauna Kea was the primary area for production on Hawai‘ i Island. The quarry was used as early as 1,000 AD, and there are many small shelters near the site that Hawaiians lived in while they used the quarry. Visitors to the site are prohibited from disturbing it.

This forest forms a ring around Mauna Kea, approximately 2,000 and 2,850 meters in elevation. The forest gets its name from the two trees that dominate it. Māmane are endemic trees that can grow up to 50 feet high, have bright yellow flowers and they are the primary food source of the palila. Naio are also endemic to Hawai‘i, featuring small white flowers, and they sometimes smell like sandalwood or honey. Ungulates and forest fires threaten both species on Mauna Kea, which further threatens the species that depend upon the māmanenaio forest to survive.

‘Āhinahina, or silverswords, are endemic and endangered plants that look like spikey silver balls that decorate the volcanic landscape. There are multiple types of silversword, and the Mauna Kea silversword is only found on its namesake mountain. Silverswords flower only once during their lives, and they die shortly afterwards. It can survive between approximately 2,600 and 3,800 meters in elevation. Habitat destruction and being eaten by ungulates such as feral sheep and goats threaten silverswords.

WĒKIU BUG

HEIAU, SHRINES AND OTHER CULTURAL SITES Archeologists have documented at least 79 shrine sites in the summit region. Some shrines consist of basalt slabs arranged in different formations and others feature rock piles. Most shrines are found above 4,000 meters in elevation. There are also a large number of burial sites on Mauna Kea, many of which are located on pu‘u (cinder cones). Sources are mixed regarding whether or not there are heiau on Mauna Kea; some say that there are no heiau, while other reports suggest that heiau have been documented on the mountain. All of these cultural sites are considered sacred, and human development in the area is the primary threat to these locations.

This small flightless insect is endemic to Hawai‘ i and is found on cinder cones above 3,500 meters in elevation.

Wēkiu bugs survive in the harsh environment by eating other insects that are dead or injured, and have been carried up the mountain by the wind.

The live at higher elevations than other insects in Hawai‘ i, and they have the ability to survive subfreezing temperatures. The Wēkiu bug is primarily threatened by competition from introduced species and habitat destruction.

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COMING UP THIS WEEK Mon • April 20th Attila 6 p.m.

Hawaiian Brian’s 1680 Kapi‘olani Blvd.

Cost: $25-$25 Ages: 18+

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Heavy metal band, Attila, is coming to Oahu, and while their sound is different from what can normally be heard on the island, the band is not unheard of. The band consists of Chris Fronzak, Chris Linck, Nate Salameh, Kalan Blehm, and Sean Heenan. Together, Attila has produced six albums with head-banging sounds.

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Tue • April 21st True Tone Tuesdays 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Downbeat Diner and Lounge 42 N. Hotel St. Ages: 21+ This Tuesday and on the 28th, Downbeat Diner will bring together local artists for a live music event.

Performers include Amber Yoshikawa and Foreseeable Futures. While most of the music will be original, some covers are expected to be played.

Wed • April 22nd Trivia Night 6 p.m.

The Brewseum 901 Waimanu St. The Brewseum is a U.S. veteran museum and bar in one. Starting this Wednesday, trivia nights will be hosted every Wednesday with complimentary popcorn, other food items and plenty of cocktails.

Sat • April 25th Fifty Shades of Lust 9 p.m.

The Fix 80 S. Pauahi St. Cost: $10 - $30 Ages: 21+ If you’ve seen 50 Shades of Grey, then you’re ready for a themed party that goes until the break of dawn. It is suggested that you come dressed in lingerie or leather and to bring handcuffs and blindfolds. There will be VIP rooms and DJs as well.

HANA AH YOU STAFF WRITER

Violence, drugs and the objectification of women: all aspects of the hip hop-culture that 25 year old Darius Tramaine Richardson aims to balance out with his contribution to the music world.

Florida-born, Richardson moved to

With Illmanic in his past, SomeSay is working on breaking into the Hawai‘ i music scene. He is currently enrolled in Full Sail University online, pursuing a degree in music production. Meanwhile, everything he puts out is self-produced.

“I’ve always been a writer. I actually started writing poems in second grade,” SomeSay said. “My teacher had

People who actually talk about things that they’ve gone through — things that they’ve experienced — they don’t get the recognition as artists that they deserve.

- DARIUS RICHARDSON

Hawai‘i at a young age, went to Kapolei High School and then joined the military in 2009.

A former member of Illmanic, a Utah-based collection of artists, Richardson used to live the life of a stereotypical rapper.

Known as SomeSay Tramaine, he embraced the fast-paced lifestyle, going out every weekend and participating in the behavior that he now condemns. Within the past two years, Richardson has moved away from that kind of conduct and dropped Tramaine from his stage name, now going by SomeSay. Having experienced that side of the hip-hop world, SomeSay feels that he has a unique perspective when writing his music.

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us write small haikus. Over time I kind of saw that writing was an outlet for me.” He began recording during his sophomore year of high school, and the hobby eventually took precedence over other pastimes like basketball.

“I actually started performing when I was young at church,” SomeSay said. “I grew up in a Christian home. I grew up in the church, so a lot of my beliefs, a lot of my background is based on what I learned in church.” As SomeSay spoke, a golden chain hung around his neck featuring Jesus, emphasizing his dedication to his religion.

However, he distinguishes the two aspects of his life. “Do I classify myself as a Christian artist, per say? No,” SomeSay said. “I am a Christian first and fore-

most, but I am also an artist. At the end of the day, I want to make music.”

The balance is important. “I try to make it relatable to everybody,” said SomeSay. He feels that defining himself as a Christian artist places him in a box. This does not stop him from calling out the world of hip-hop.

“A lot of what’s been glorified: drug, sex, money, women – things that a lot of these people are putting out. ... they're not living that life,” SomeSay said. “It’s just a gimmick for them to get on and make money.”

SomeSay compares the thoughtprovoking verses of Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole to the meaningless lyrics put out by Lil Wayne. “A lot of people in the industry now, they don't live the lives that they talk about in their music,” SomeSay said. “And the people who actually talk about things that they've gone through — things that they've experienced — they don't get the recognition as artists that they deserve.”

SomeSay tries to incorporate reallife experiences into his lyrics. Not forgetting his past, his song, “The Worst,” samples Jhene Aiko and tells the story of a complex love-triangle he was once involved in.

“In the future, I'm working on getting my record label up and running,” SomeSay said. “I have a home studio right now, but in the future I will have a physical studio.” He plans on

naming his label Twentynine Eleven Records, based on his favorite scripture Jeremiah 29:11.

His mixtape, called “FYI,” is set to be released at the end of the month.

“The message that I'm trying to relay?

Just be you,” he said.

“I just want people to understand that you can still be you in your music — or whatever you do — and still accomplish your dreams and your goals. You don't have to compromise what you believe or who you are to get anywhere in life.”

BIO

Darius Richardson by day and Tramaine by night, this local artist choose to perform with his midde name. Richardson comes from a religious background and this aspect heavily influences the music he creates.

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As the end of April approaches, eager eyes begin to scan the walls, gates and bulletin boards around campus for announcement posters confirming plans for upcoming concerts. More specifically, Aloha Bash.

This bash has been one of the most awaited days of the year for many, and is a concert event that entices even those who deeply detest campus events. Often, the day of the concert is the only chance students get to see the inside of the Andrews Amphitheater, save for student orientation freshman year. With a mix of local and mainland reggae and Jawaiian (Hawaiian reggae) artists, Aloha Bash brings the student body together for a night of aloha and provides a nostalgic celebration for the seniors who are only days away from graduating. Recent years have included performances by The Green, J Boog, Katchafire and Common Kings. Unfortunately, Aloha Bash will not be happening this year amongst the many concerts on island. There is always next year, and to help better prepare, read the survival tips below. *Note: These tips are Aloha Bash specific, but can be applied to all concerts.

BEFORE

WHAT TO LISTEN TO

WHAT TO WEAR

WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO INGEST

To prepare, listen to the artists’ music in the days leading up to the event. This is a basic tip for concert-going and the show will be more enjoyable if the songs at least sound familiar.

Anything with floral, tribal or aloha print is acceptable attire. Pair this with shorts and slippahs, and the ensemble will be an instant classic. Now is also the perfect time to wear that outfit purchased specifically for Coachella that never had its chance to shine.

(Because your Coachella savings ended up funding your Tropic’s Thirsty Thursday habit.)

Do not bring a bottle (or other contraband) and risk it getting confiscated or in the worst possible situation, you getting kicked out. At the very least, do bring your student ID (students get cheaper tickets) and a phone in case you get separated from your friends. A fun extra item to bring is a disposable camera. Removing the ability to judge and retake photos makes for a collection full of surprises when the camera is developed, and somehow everyone looks good in disposable pictures.

Balance alcohol with water. Although it should not be news that alcohol mixed with dancing results in dehydration, past Aloha Bashes have broken too many fellow students as a result of disregarding this simple rule. If the opportunity presents itself, toss back a couple of chips or even a meal if possible.

The ultimate goal is to make it to the show, so do not get left behind because you pregamed harder than ever before.

DURING

AFTER

WHEN TO ARRIVE

WHO WILL BE THERE

HOW TO BEHAVE

HOW TO RECOVER

Get there early. Sitting in the grass watching the sun set with your closest friends is well worth forgoing other plans. In the past there have been t-shirts handed out to the first one hundred attendees in line, if another incentive is needed to arrive early.

Everyone will be in attendance.

Expect to see friends, enemies, frenemies, ex-lovers, uncles and aunties, that one graduate student teacher’s assistant who is always at Ba-Le, and the people who added you on Facebook before freshman year began but have yet to speak to you in person… etc.

Throw shakas, dance the night away, sway to the rhythm and let it guide your body, cheehoo your heart out and get lost in the sea of aloha.

HYDRATE for reasons mentioned above and then continue the party all night long. Or if you prefer, curl up in bed with Netflix and pizza. Relive the night over and over while blasting the “Aloha Bash 2015” playlist you made as soon as you got home. Create a countdown calendar to Aloha Bash 2016 and cry until next year’s event brings another night to remember.

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The Rainbow Warrior volleyball team claims that they’ve treated every game like a playoff match.

That mentality will become reality for the ‘Bows as the MPSF playoffs begin this weekend, with the rest of the conference trying to earn the top bid for the conference in the national championships.

HAWAI’I (23-5, MPSF 18-4)

The Warriors have made a complete turnaround from last season by reaching the top of the standings. Their success this season is because of All-American contenders Taylor Averill and Brook Sedore.

If these two players can carry their team, Hawai’i definitely has a shot at making the finals. The Warriors had a 16-match winning streak this season before losing twice to BYU last week.

UC IRVINE (25-4, MPSF 19-3)

The No. 1 seed in the MPSF, UC Irvine has been steady all season long and is the favorite to take the whole tournament. They remain as the only team to defeat BYU twice in Provo, Utah this season while splitting with the Warriors on their homecourt during the MPSF season and defeating Hawai‘i at the Stan Sheriff during the preseason.

PEPPERDINE (22-5, MPSF 17-5)

The Waves knew their position before the end of last week and will definitely be hungry after being stunned by UC Santa Barbara on their senior night. However, they remain a disciplined team, with that loss being their first at home this season. Parker Kalmbach who has averaged over four kills per set leads the Waves offense off the

Nick Huth Sports Editor

David McCracken Associate Sports Editor

Meet the MPSF teams vying for the top spot in the nation’s toughest volleyball conference

right side and may cause a few surprises to make it to the finals.

USC (18-8, MPSF 15-7)

The Trojans have been a bit of an enigma this year. They were ranked No. 1 in the beginning of the season but after the match in Hawai’i they faltered to the middle of the standings. The Trojans still may be the Dark Horse in the tournament because of one man, Micah Christenson. The senior setter from Kamehameha Schools is one of the best in the nation and if the Trojans can get their passing game going, their offense will be very difficult to handle.

BYU (17-9, MPSF 14-8)

Much like the Trojans, the Cougars experienced the same fate, being ranked No. 1 in the nation before falling off with a surprise loss to Stanford that was followed

by a six-game losing streak. Historically, BYU has progressed very well in the tournament but that has been due to their impressive home record. This year however, BYU will be playing away from home, where it has a much less impressive 4-6 record. After the homestand against Hawai‘i it remains difficult to see what type of team will show up in the playoffs.

LONG BEACH STATE (14-12, MPSF 10-11)

LBSU have not defeated any of the top five teams in the MPSF playoffs and split against UCSB during the regular season. They are a team that either wins early or loses early where fifteen of their matches have been decided within three sets and only two matches have extended to five.

UC SANTA BARBARA (17-9, MPSF 14-8)

UCLA (13-13, MPSF 9-13)

The Gauchos are a hit or miss team. They have split with BYU, USC, Pepperdine, CSUN, and LBSU this season. Their final match was a tough one against Pepperdine but they were able to pull out the win. The Gauchos definitely have that Dark Horse potential but will be facing Pepperdine who will be looking to avenge the loss they suffered at the end of the season on senior night.

UCLA was able to steal away the last spot in the tournament by defeating Stanford on their senior night. UCLA had some close games during the season but could not find ways to close out the match going 0-3 in five set matches. They will have to make a complete turn around if they wish to make a run as they have a losing record against MPSF opponents this season.

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CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 6’7” POSITION: Middle Blocker

CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 6’5” POSITION: Outside Hitter

CLASS: Sophomore HEIGHT: 6’5” HEIGHT: Setter

CLASS: Senior HEIGHT: 6’9” HEIGHT: Middle Blocker

CLASS: Junior HEIGHT: 5’8” HEIGHT: Libero

ACHIEVEMENTS: • 1st in MPSF, 2nd in nation in hitting percentage with .510 • 2nd in MPSF, 4th in nation in blocks per set with 1.35 • Ranks 5th in career blocks in UH history

ACHIEVEMENTS: • 15th in the nation in aces per set with .41 • 21st in nation in kills per set with 3.42 • Tallied his 1,000th career kill v.

UCSD (3/27) • Posted 15th game this season with 10+ kills v. Stanford (4/10)

ACHIEVEMENTS: • 6th in the nation in assists per set with 10.73 • Posted a career-high eight blocks in series opener v. Stanford (4/10)

ACHIEVEMENTS: • 7th in nation in blocks per set with 1.21 • 6th on team in total kills

ACHIEVEMENTS: • 2nd in MPSF, 4th in the nation with 2.93 digs per set • 5th highest single-season mark in digs in the UH rally scoring era

Following his All-American season last year, Averill is a necessary component for the ‘Bows in the postseason. The senior’s power on both sides of the ball has led the Warriors throughout conference and will be necessary if they hope to continue.

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During his four years with the Warriors, Sedore has been a consistent force in the ‘Bows offense.

The 6’5” outside hitter has led the team throughout the season and has stepped up when they needed it most. His energetic and passionate style of play will be the catalyst the ‘Bows need in the postseason.

In his first year as starting setter, Franciskovic has remained calm under pressure, steering the ‘Bows to their first 20-win season since 2006. With no standalone hitter, Franciskovic has taken advantage of the Warriors’ depth of talent, showcasing his versatility running the offense.

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Holt has had a breakout season in his senior year with the Warriors.

A mainstay at the net, Holt sits just behind Averill and his proven himself as one of the best middle blockers in the nation. If the senior continues his trend of consistency, the ‘Bows defense will be a force to be reckoned with.

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In his second year as a starter, Kanetake has come up big for the Warriors this season. Though he missed a pair of matches due to injury a few weeks back, the libero seems to have returned to form and will be a vital part of the ‘Bows formula.

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string strain, and I thought I’d be alright,” McKellar said. “I went home on crutches that night, and when I couldn’t put weight on it the next morning, I knew that it was something more serious.”

After consulting a doctor, McKellar was diagnosed with a torn lateral meniscus; an injury that required surgery and a brace that extended from quadricep to ankle for eight weeks.

“I was devastated when I found out and I really had to change the way I thought about the season,” McKellar said.

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The role of the outsides on the University of Hawai‘ i men’s volleyball team have always been both coveted and competitive. After redshirting his freshman year and seeing limited action in 2014, opposite Iain McKellar was ready to earn his spot on the court. How-

ever, a month into the season, those dreams were suddenly put on hold again.

“My goals for the season were to get a lot more playing time than I was used to,” McKellar said. “It’s always an uphill battle when you have two very strong seniors in that position. I think I proved at times in training that I was certainly capable of that, but I just

came in and wanted to get better everyday and make sure every opportunity I had counted.”

Following the team’s first conference road trip against UC Irvine, the squad returned to its normal training routine the following week. During warm-ups, McKellar made a fluke movement and instantly felt a pain in his leg, not aware of the severity.

“I tried to play it off as a ham-

New kids on the block New recruits try to make an impact at spring practices after choosing UH in the offseason DREW AFUALO STAFF WRITER

As the Rainbow Warrior football team heads into its 2015 season, the team is facing new coaches and new players that are hoping to take their team to the top.

The Warriors have returned to the field with 17 starters and 46 letterwinners, but the real buzz is around the new recruits. Although the class was ranked one of the lowest among Division I schools, there are a few new Warriors that have generated some excitement for the future.

One of the new recruits is freshman Damon Riggins. Hailing from West Hills, California, the mainland native was recruited by many other

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schools, including UCLA, and yet chose to come play for the Warriors.

“I chose here because it was kind of out of my comfort zone,” Riggins said. “I wanted to go to a team that was on a rebuilding stage and I felt that Hawai‘i is one of those teams that’s up and coming in college football. So I wanted to be a part of that dream.”

Starting at running back, Riggins is ready to learn and grow under the leadership of head coach Norm Chow and the rest of the returning players. Even though Chow registered an overall 4-9 conference record in the 2014 season, the Warriors are looking forward to the upcoming season.

“I think I just got to work hard and take from the older guys,” Riggins

said. “If I work hard and just learn everything I’m supposed to, I think I should do really well. I’m very confident in myself and in the team.”

There are positives on the defensive end as well. Sophomore transfer Russel Williams Jr. is another one of the players that is expected to uplift Hawai‘ i to success.

A linebacker from Elk Grove, California, Williams transferred from Sacramento City College, and does not regret his choice at all.

“The reason I chose Hawai‘ i is because they chose me,” Williams said. “Out of all the schools that were showing interest in me, the Warriors were by far showing me the most love. I just wanted to go where I felt most wanted.”

As each new year brings in more

“Before his injury, I like to think of Iain as really consistent as a teammate,” setter Jennings Franciskovic said. “He’s never upset at practice; he’s always working hard.

But then when he did unfortunately have his injury, he was still showing up to practice supporting all of us.”

“I think Iain is the silent energy on the team. He’s not the guy rallying people or anything like that, but he’s the guy that is constantly supporting everyone, and I think he’s a big reason why our camaraderie on the team is so tight this year, and why we’ve had a lot of success,” Franciskovic said.

And while it is hard to ignore the overwhelming success of the team this year, McKellar is quick to realize his new role on the team and is appreciative of what his injury has made him realize.

“I’m still incredibly proud of the boys,” McKellar said. “They’ve all worked really hard, especially in-season to get where they’ve been. They’ve been doing these last ten weeks without me, but I’ve still been there cheering them on and supporting them, and I’m glad to be a part of it.” recruits, the starting positions start to get filled and decided. Coming in as a new recruit, Williams does not think the competitiveness goes up for a spot between the old and the new, but rather the camaraderie between the players.

“I don’t think it matters if it’s a new recruit coming in or someone returning for a spot,” Williams said.

“Everyone is trying to get that starting spot and whoever does we know it’s what’s best for the team. Everyone will get their shot eventually.”

In addition to people returning and new recruits, there are also players who are fighting for a spot after coming back from a redshirt year or an injury. This only makes the coach’s job harder, as they have to decide between all of the contestants who is best suited for the spot. A player who knows what that’s like would be sophomore Daniel Lewis Jr. As a freshman, Lewis did not get the chance to play as much last year, and returning to the field for the Warriors at defensive back, he is ready to make his mark. Hailing from New Iberia, Louisiana, Lewis is

David McCracken Associate Sports Editor THE BRIGHT SIDE

“There are a lot of silver linings to it,” McKellar said. “I was looked after amazingly well, and presumably I get to medical redshirt. It’s a season where it was unlikely I was going to get an awful lot of playing time, because we have such a depth of talent. It gave me the opportunity to sit back and focus on working on other areas.”

As the team prepares to host the quarterfinal round of the MPSF Conference Tournament this weekend, McKellar reflects on how a setback has become the foundation for an impending comeback next season.

“I lucked out in the worst possible way, but a torn meniscus isn’t the end of the world,” McKeller said.

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a long way from home but prepared to face the challenge.

“I want to pick up from where I left off last year,” Lewis said. “I was really getting things rolling with my game, calming down and just playing towards the end of last year. So I would like to start this new year competing at the same level.”

With the help of both new and returning players, Chow has added three new coordinators, including Don Bailey as offensive coordinator, Tom Mason as defensive coordinator and Jake Cookus as the special teams coordinator.

The Warriors will need all the help they can get, as they face a tough schedule ahead, including the opponent of No.1 Ohio State University. According to the players, the team has prepared themselves, and will continue to do so, in order to make sure they are ready.

“I think we look great for only having been through two weeks of spring practice,” Riggins said.

“We’re all just learning the system since we have a new offensive and defensive coordinator. So right now I think we look great.”

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Changing the batteries How a change at the catcher position could rejuvinate UH’s offense

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The catcher is often considered the central hub of a team’s success, as they are responsible for managing both the pitcher and the team’s defense.

For the Rainbow Wahine softball team, a change is on the horizon as head coach Bob Coolen searches for a remedy to a shaky situation in the battery of his pitchers and catchers.

“Behind the plate, we’re not making all the plays,” Coolen said.

“Kayla [Wartner]’s not making plays, plus she’s hitting like .200 in conference. That doesn’t bode well for us. We need a catcher who’s going to be assertive, who will make the plays and run our program because we can’t afford to lose any more ballgames.”

field last year and what people say will make her a good catcher.

“I think that Lindsey brings a lot of energy and leadership behind the plate,” teammate Rachel Lack said.

“It kinda goes with her personality,

I need to give those two young ladies opportunities, because they’re going to be the future of the program.

– BOB COOLEN HEAD COACH

her willingness to go after batters and take control of situations.”

“Lindsey is Miss Energy,” Coolen said. “She brings that spunk when she’s behind the plate. She’s constantly moving and bouncing and talking behind the plate.”

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One of Coolen’s options currently lines up in the outfield, where she has started 37 of the team’s 41 games. Sophomore Lindsey Willmon, or ‘Willie’ as her teammates call her, was originally recruited as a catcher but was converted to the outfield last season.

“I’m a lot more comfortable there, to the point where I’d consider myself an outfielder now,” Willmon said. “But behind the plate is always home for me. That’s what I was raised on. I’ve been a catcher my whole life. I’ll go there and instantly snap back to the mentality, and my mind will be where it’s supposed to.”

Willmon has been lauded in the past by teammates for her energetic and vocal style of play, a trait that led Coolen to put her in center

Lack has also established herself offensively in conference play, where she is hitting .400 with a team-high of four home runs. While she struggled with her bat in the preseason, said it was simply a

The other alternative to the catcher dilemma has also lined up in the outfield, but serves as the team’s Swiss Army knife having played outfield, third base and catcher, while also pinch-running in a handful of games.

Lack, a highly touted player from Australia, was praised in the preseason by Coolen for her wealth of international experience with the Australian National Team. To no one’s surprise, she has received the nickname ‘Aussie’ from her peers.

“Aussie is very smart when it comes to the game, and we all know it,” Willmon said. “She’s not necessarily vocal, but the way she carries herself and the energy she brings to the field plays to a big leadership role. When she talks to the pitchers, they listen to her.”

case of getting acclimated to the college game.

“Before conference play, I guess the continuous gameplay, I just wasn’t used to it physically or mentally,” Lack said. “But after spring break, I was able to rest and get a week off of the mental side. And that allowed me to be able to switch on the focus I need for the week.”

It’s her international tendencies that perhaps are her greatest attributes as a catcher.

“Rachel calls an international game,” Coolen said. “She expects the pitcher to put the ball where she calls for it to be. You might get all of two words out of her the whole game, but she controls the game and everything else when she’s behind the plate.”

ESTABLISHING A PLAN

Regardless of Wartner’s performance as catcher, it was inevitable that Coolen would take a look at Willmon and Lack as options.

Wartner is one of the seniors on the team, and finding her replacement was something that had to be addressed.

Wartner’s hitting slump during conference play (batting .207 with a team-high 13 strikeouts) have all but forced Coolen’s hand, leading him to explore his other options.

“I need to give those two young ladies opportunities, because they’re going to be the future of the program,” Coolen said. “Rachel probably will stay her all four years despite her international connections. Lindsey just wants to catch, and she has that zest to be a catcher, and she would love to renew the battery she had with [starting pitcher] Brittany [Hitchcock] from when they played travel ball together.”

That chemistry Willmon had with Hitchcock will provide a smoother transition to the position. Similarly, Lack was able to establish a

solid connection with Kanani Aina Cabrales, Hawai‘i’s other starting pitcher during the fall.

“Rachel and Kanani have a great connection,” Coolen said. “Nani loves a game that Rachel calls. In the beginning of the year, we were going to have Lindsey catching Brittany, and Nani being caught by Rachel.”

Both Lack and Willmon expressed confidence that they can build strong rapports with both of the team’s pitchers, but moving forward both are focused solely on what will benefit the team the most.

“Me and Rachel are always very eager to go behind the plate,” Willmon said. “Coach just wants to figure out what works where. We’re like his chess pieces, as he always says. He’s just trying to see what lineup will get the bats rolling.”

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RACHEL LACK

HEIGHT: 5’8 CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Elk Grove, California POSITIONS: Outfield, catcher, third base AWARDS: Nominated for Gatorade National Player of the year in high school INTERESTING FACT: Played two seasons of softball for the SoCal Choppers, the same travel team as freshman pitcher Brittany Hitchcock.

HEIGHT: 5’8 CLASS: Freshman HOMETOWN: Sydney, Australia POSITIONS: Third Base, outfield, catcher AWARDS: Elite Sports women of the year in 2011 and 2012 in Australia INTERESTING FACT: Led Team Australia at the U19 World Championship in 2014 with a .480 average and was third amongst all batters in the tournament.

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Tokioka was the top performer for UH at the Ka‘onapali Classic Colliegate Invitational in early November.

Silence on the course Disabled golfer Pono Tokioka makes no excuses as the future of Warrior golf CHRISTIAN SHIMABUKU STAFF WRITER

“Is it as peaceful as it looks?” A friend asked the future of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa men’s golf team.

“As a golfer, no. I don’t think there’s peace in golf,” Justin “Pono” Tokioka said. “Golf is all about thinking. You have to play with your mind and when you have a bad shot you get frustrated. If you play well, you still have to focus and keep it up. Unless you play for fun or with friends, it’s peaceful. When you play competitively, there’s no peace.”

A game of golf can epitomize life itself: one must try to make the most of their situation. In Tokioka’s case, he has done just that.

Tokioka, born profoundly deaf, has found a way to get an education with the help of a sign language interpreter. During his childhood, Tokioka competed in baseball, track, flag football and golf. This led head coach Ronn Miyashiro to offer him a scholarship to play for the Rainbow Warriors.

Prior to UH, the Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i native lettered for four years in golf, winning the title of Kaua‘i Interscholastic League individual champion for two years in a row. In addition, he took his talents to the United States and World Deaf Golf Championships, with a Top 10 finish in both.

“I actually followed Pono for a while during his high school career and I definitely saw a tremendous amount of progress and potential in him. His junior and senior years of high school he pretty much dominated the island of Kaua‘i and he expanded to playing a few more tournaments in the mainland so we saw the potential in him,” Miyashiro said. “The one thing about Pono that we really liked coming out of high school was how diligent he is

self, he pushes others. Being the new guy on the team, there weren’t many people I could relate with because everyone knew each other already. Ever since I met Pono, he’s been so nice, understanding and humble about everything,” teammate Chad McLay said. “He has a great sense of humor. Whenever we hang out he’s always laughing and making everyone else laugh.

On top of that, he’s a really good golfer. He doesn’t want anyone to

He never makes excuses or complains about being deaf. He doesn’t make you feel bad and he doesn’t let it drag him down.

– JUSTIN “PONO” TOKIOKA SOPHOMORE GOLFER

as far as his work ethic in everything he does.”

During his two-year UH career, Tokioka has competed in eight tournaments, highlighted by a Top 5 finish at the Ka‘anapali Classic last November in Ka’anapali, Maui.

Although golf is an individual sport, college golf requires individual players to play and practice together as a team. Evidently, Tokioka’s teammates are happy to be around him every day and admire his outlook.

“He’s just a really good guy. He’s a great teammate. He pushes him-

feel any sympathy for him and he never makes excuses.”

“He’s a very hard worker. You can see that through his attitude ... he practices hard, he keeps up with his schoolwork,” said teammate Adrian Lee from Sydney, Australia. “He never makes excuses or complains about being deaf. He doesn’t make you feel bad and he doesn’t let it drag him down. He’s also a funny guy. Pono’s just a top bloke.”

Tokioka attributes his hard work to values instilled in him by his father, Jimmy Tokioka, who is a politician without a college degree and

his grandfather, who was raised by plantation workers and made around 25 cents an hour.

Agreeing with the sentiments of his teammates, coach Miyashiro sees Tokioka taking on a leadership role in his two remaining years of eligibility after the season.

“At the end of the day everybody wants to be successful and it’s individuals like him who help me as a coach, because they take it upon themselves to be that person and teammate that’s there for everybody else, that’s there to encourage, that’s there to support and help out whenever he can,” Miyashiro said “Continuing on, he’s got two more years on the team. By next year and the year after he’ll really become a leader on this team, not only on the golf course, but off as well. We look forward to that ... we’ve been very encouraged and very happy about him being here.”

While Tokioka’s condition can be seen as a disability, he sees it as an chance to set an example and be a role model.

“I’m really glad that I have the opportunity to play here for UH. I have a lot of pride in this university and I get to represent the whole state and my family. I feel special because I have a good opportunity to inspire other people with disabilities. ... I don’t like it when people feel bad for me and I don’t think being deaf is an excuse to

feel sorry for myself, I just I want to show people that I can do anything and being deaf doesn’t stop me from doing anything except hear.”

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J U ST I N “ P O N O ” TO K I O K A HEIGHT: 5’8 CLASS: Sophomore HOMETOWN: Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i FAVORITE GOLFER: Tiger Woods HOBBIES: BODYBOARDING, HIKING FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM: LAKERS FAVORITE VIDEO GAME: NBA 2K15 FAVORITE BEACH: POLIHALE BEACH FAVORITE TRAIL: HANAKAPIAI FALLS SOURCE: UH ATHLETICS

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The University of Hawai‘i softball team edged out Cal Poly by a score of 3-2 in the opening game of the three-game series between the two sides this past Friday afternoon. UH starting pitcher Brittany Hitchcock carried the Wahine in this one, retiring 13 consecutive batters at one point through the first five innings of play.

Caught up in a five-team race for second place in the Big West standings, the Rainbow Wahine were able to split the double-header against Cal Poly to earn the series victory on Saturday. The first game of the double-header saw the ‘Bows get blown out by Cal Poly is an 8-1 loss. In the second game, however, UH was able to kick things into gear, winning the deciding game of the series by a score of 4-1.

The Warrior baseball team began their week’s slate of games last week Sunday against Cal Poly in their last game of their road trip. UH could not find its from on offense, losing to the Mustangs 12-5, in what was the team’s third consecutive conference loss.

The ‘Bows looked to rebound this past Friday night, and one run was all the ‘Bows needed as they shut out the CSUN Matadors in a 1-0 win. UH looked to carry that momentum off a shutout victory into Saturday’s game against CSUN, and were able to muster up another quality defensive performance allowing just one run to the Matadors in a 3-1 victory.

The 16-match win streak for the Warriors came to an end as they were unable to defeat the Brigham Young University Cougars this past Friday. UH, who have only won three times at BYU, were unable to turn things around, losing in four sets 27-25, 25-21, 21-25, and 25-17.

Things didn’t get much better for the ‘Bows on Saturday night, as they dropped their first two game series of the season in a five set loss to BYU. The set scores were 25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 18-25,

The Rainbow Wahine water polo team concluded its regular season with a convincing 20-5 victory over Occidental College. The ‘Bows victory over the Tigers saw 11 Rainbow Wahine scoring at least one goal. Leading the ‘Bows were Chloe Barr with a career high four goals, followed by Danika Kotylak and Megan Ottoboni with three goals apiece.

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Sixty-one people testified April 16 at a Board of Regents meeting on the UH Hilo campus. Most opposed construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea. Testifiers said the demonstrations, which are happening on Mauna Kea and across the state, signify Hawaiians standing up for what they consider sacred. For others, the telescope is Hawaii’s chance to remain a place for astronomy.

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Assist with research in the Goetze lab, which focuses on marine zooplankton ecology and genetics. Tasks will depend on ability, interest, and intellectual engagement with the work. This is the perfect opportunity to gain research experience while studying toward a degree in the biological/environmental sciences. Duties: lab organization and maintenance, microscopy and processing of plankton samples; etc.

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