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Silversword population falling due to less rainfall DILLON ANCHETA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

The Hawaiian name for the silversword is ‘ahinahina, which means “very gray.”

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A native Hawaiian plant is facing a population decline mostly due to a lack of water – a fate increasingly common among endemic plants.

“What we’ve been finding is that the population has been decreasing over the past few decades and that has been due to the lack of rainfall, but it’s probably due to other climate factors as well,” said Dr. Paul Krushelnycky, an assistant researcher for the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa’s Department

of Plant and Environmental Protection Services.

This is not the first time silverswords have suffered from population decline. In the early 1900s, silverswords were threatened by feral animals eating them and people collecting them.

The silversword is an endemic, high elevation plant that only lives on the summits of Haleakalā, Maunakea and Mauna Loa, which is anywhere above 1,500 feet, and have adapted to the harsh weather above the clouds.

Krushelnycky led a study on the declining silversword population.

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inversion], there tends to be very dry air and the more often that is in place, the more plants are experiencing less rainfall,” Krushelnycky said.

Silverswords typically grow above this cloud layer, therefore these plants are used to the sunny and dry conditions. However, there are disruptions in the trade wind inversion pattern that allows the silverswords shade and moisture, but over the past 20 years the pattern became more consistent, according to Longman.

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TRADE WIND INVERSION

Because silverswords grow at such high elev ations, they can die from a lack of moisture in the air.

When one goes above the cloud layer and looks down on what appears to be a soft bed, they are observing an example of trade wind inversion, said Ryan Longman, a graduate student in UH Mānoa’s geography department studying high elevation climatology.

Trade wind inversion is a phenomenon where cooler moist air is trapped below warmer dry air, which prevents clouds from rising any higher.

“Above that [the area of trade wind

is that we have long term data,” Krushelnycky said. “We just don’t have the monitoring data to look at these other species.”

There is silversword population data from the 1930s to the present that researchers can pull evidence from. This may be due to the popularity of the plant because, although silverswords reside in such a limited area, one to two million people visit the Haleakalā National Park every year.

It is smart to start thinking about efforts to preserve [the silversword] ... It’s an important part of the ecosystem up there.

– PAUL KRUSHELNYCKY ASST. RESEARCHER, PLANT & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SERVICES DEPT.

Since the 1990s, the Haleakalā silversword population has declined 60 percent which correlates with the consistent trade wind inversion patterns, said Krushelnycky.

PLANTS DRYING OUT

Geologists and biologists are trying to understand the impacts of changing environments from rising temperatures to declining rainfall, but there has not been enough attention paid to these problems, said Frazier.

Hawai‘ i has been suffering from drought conditions since mid-2008, and the El Niño weather phenomenon is projected to cause more dry conditions over the next couple of months according to Abby Frazier, a graduate student in UH Mānoa’s geography department studying Hawai‘ i rainfall patterns.

While there have been other studies regarding plants endemic to Hawai‘i, they have not been as comprehensive as this silversword study due to the lack of data. Aside from abrupt decline, changes in plant populations tend to occur over a long span of time, Frazier said.

“What makes this case unusual

The silversword population was able to rebound after devastation 100 years ago after the national park was formed and harmful animals were hunted out.

Krushelnycky is currently observing how plant seedlings react to being moved to a wetter area or lower on the mountain. He believes the silversword will remain alive, but it is a matter of its prevalence.

“It’s an important part of the ecosystem up there,” he said. “There are a few species of insects that only live on silverswords so it is an important species to consider.”

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

UH bookstores see revenue decrease Each campus store has price-lowering intiatives in place NICOLE TAM ASSOCIATE WEB EDITOR

LOOKING AT OTHER OPTIONS

HOW DOES PRICING WORK?

The nine University of Hawai‘ i Bookstores are looking for ways to help students save money.

According to UH’s 2015 annual financial report, the bookstores’ collected $22,469,000 in revenue in 2015 in comparison to $23,638,000 in 2014 – a 4.95 percent decrease.

Emily Benton, marketing and communications manager for UH Mānoa, said each bookstore has different price-lowering initiatives in place.

“Textbooks are expensive, no one is going to deny that. There are ways you as a textbook buyer can look for the best deals,” Benton said.

Every semester, the bookstore promotes textbook purchasing tips in their e-newsletter and during New Student Orientation.

Justin Bumanlag, a junior electrical engineering major, said he spends about $200 per electrical engineering textbook.

“I looked at Amazon. I don’t like waiting for shipping … The bookstore tends to be a little more expensive, it’s a bit hard on the wallet but if you really need the book at the moment and don’t want to wait for shipping then it’s a easy buy,” Bumanlag said.

According to Benton, the UH Mānoa bookstore requires faculty to submit their book lists months in advance. The sooner they get the lists, the sooner they can be made available for students to start searching for the best deal for books.

“We want to help students save money, that is what the bookstore wants to do,” Benton said.

Prices of textbooks are determined by factors such as the publisher’s market price, the type of book, print condition, demand for the book and its edition.

The wholesale price of a book is determined by its publisher and depends on factors such as the number of authors, availability of the book, bonus materials such as online course access, CDs and printing and shipping costs.

According to the National Association of College Stores (NACS), the UH Mānoa bookstore receives an average of 21 cents per textbook dollar – 56 percent less than the national average of 77 cents.

As a nonprofit bookstore, in comparison to corporation owned bookstores such as Barnes and Nobles at some universities, the 21 cents

help cover its operational expenses and personnel costs. After these are accounted for, any profits go back to the university’s general fund. UH gear is the exception. That profit goes to the licensing department and UH Athletics.

Eighty-eight percent of students who responded to a Fall 2015 NACS survey said they purchased their textbooks from the UH Mānoa Bookstore.

TEXTBOOK BUYBACK

Textbook Buyback is a service provided by the bookstore during the first and last week of each semester that gives students an opportunity to sell their textbooks back to the store.

The buyback price depends on the condition and demand of the book.

If a book is damaged and the bookstore can’t resell it, it will be

donated to One Planet, a partner organization that recycles books or distributes them to literacy programs.

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Move with Aloha returns AUSTIN YOSHINO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Sharrows are shared lane pavement markings indicating that motorists and bicyclists share a travel lane.

ANDREW MENOR STAFF WRITER

Close calls with skateboards, cyclists and hoverboarders are a daily reality for students on campus.

The Department of Public Safety’s Move with Aloha program aims to increase awareness and teach students to be conscious of those around them – whether they’re walking or riding around campus.

“The idea of the event is education, educating people on safe passage across campus,” said Sarah Rice, DPS community programs manager and one of the fair’s key organizers. “Everybody shares the same responsibility to make sure they’re safely traveling and being considerate of others.”

According to Rice, this has been the central message and purpose of the Move with Aloha campaign since it was launched by the UH Mānoa Chancellor’s office in 2010.

The Move with Aloha event will feature games, prizes, refreshments and a message to students and faculty about traveling safely on campus.

program like Move with Aloha to exist on campus. Enriquez considers the program’s past ineffectiveness to be a result of the community’s “lack of knowledge” about the program, rather than problems with the initiatives themselves.

According to Rice, DPS receives complaints and reports about persons engaged in all sorts of transportation. Moped riders, skate-

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COLLABORATING FOR A CAUSE

With the help of the City and County of Honolulu, the campus was able to implement sharrow lanes, shared zones and bicycle routes – the three initiatives of Move with Aloha that are aimed at making transportation around campus safer and more efficient.

Rice feels that these initiatives are still in place but have lost traction since their implementation.

“The program didn’t necessarily go away, but it didn’t really receive the continued attention from students, faculty and staff,” Rice said.

David Enriquez, College of Arts and Sciences senator of the Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, underscored how important it is for an educational

According to the times in Guerrero’s phone call log on a Feb. 1 escort request, she waited about 40 minutes for a driver to reach her area. She was told the driver originally went to the wrong location, which increased her wait time.

Guerrero, a professional hula dancer in Waikīkī, utilizes the service for transportation from the Stan Sheriff parking structure to Frear Hall after work.

“I can walk it, but it seems fairly dangerous, especially when I get these emails about sexual harassment and violence on campus,” Guerrero said. “So I don’t want to really walk late at night because I’m in my

– SARAH RICE DPS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

boarders, bikers, car drivers and even pedestrians should all be held accountable for the welfare of others, Rice explained.

“It’s not just a responsibility on who has the right of way and who doesn’t, it’s a responsibility on everyone,” Rice said.

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Escorts are DPS student employees wearing yellow shirts.

When night falls at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus, students and staff have the option to be escorted across campus to a safe destination. However, some students have reported lengthy wait times to be picked up despite the recent addition of vehicles to the Department of Public Safety’s fleet.

“I’ve only used [the service] twice, but both times were very negative experiences,” said UH Mānoa sophomore Noelle Guerrero. “They took about an hour to pick me up.”

The DPS escort service, only available during night hours, serves for safe passage across campus, said Sarah Rice, DPS community programs manager.

In fiscal year 2015, DPS conducted over 6,800 security escorts across campus.

“As it is, it has been a very successful program and we actually have not directly received any complaints about wait time or anything else,” Rice said.

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dress, I have my hair and makeup done, and I’m carrying a lot of things [including cash], so I don’t want to get mugged or raped.”

Guerrero feels if the purpose of this service is safety, students shouldn’t have to wait that long for an escort.

UH Mānoa sophomore Bridnie Hill also had a similar experience with the service, and she no longer requests escorts due to a lack of trust in the efficiency of the system.

“Last time I tried to use it, it was like [midnight]. My roommate and I called … and we waited for 30 minutes and they never came,” Hill said.

She ended up canceling her

the service.

DPS recently purchased three new Dodge Chargers at $32,799 per car, however those vehicles, purchased out of the department’s regular operating budget, are solely designated as patrol vehicles.

If all student drivers complete their shifts or there is extremely high demand, a patrol officer may respond to an escort request only if the officer is available and it won’t interfere with normal patrolling duties, Rice said.

Rainy nights and weekends are when escort requests are highest, Rice said. During these hours, wait times will generally increase.

It has been a very successful program and we actually have not directly received any complaints about the wait time...

– SARAH RICE DPS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS MANAGER

request for an escort and does not plan on using the service anytime soon.

Still, some students who use the service have had positive experiences.

Tania Vaea said her experiences have always been positive and her wait times are substantially shorter than other students.

“Sometimes it takes five minutes.

It’s a five to 10 minute wait and they’ll tell you if it’s backed up,” Vaea said.

Single riders are also given priority over groups of two or more and moved to the “front of the line” when they call. This is due to “strength in numbers,” a philosophy the departments believes reduces the chances of crime or violence happening during passage throughout campus.

DPS does not foresee any expansions or cutbacks in the service, and walking escorts are available for students.

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Hawai‘ i at Mānoa should lower its housing costs if students are expected to live in such conditions.

UH Mānoa dorms: an overpriced convenience

SAME PRICE, NICER DORMS

In comparison to other public universities in cities with comprable high cost-of-living, whose tuition and dorm cost is similar to UH, the dorming situation at UH Mānoa is inferior. San Francisco State University (SFSU) estimates the cost for on-campus room and board to be $13,434 a year, which is a little more expensive than UH Mānoa’s average cost of room and board, $13,284. Based on the list of ammenities featured on the SFSU website,

Irene Fang Associate Opinions Editor

SFSU’s other first-year residency option, the Towers Apartments, includes a kitchenette stocked with a two- burner electric stove, a sink and a refrigerator, plus a furnished living room and dining room. In addition, all student housing at SFSU has wired and wireless internet connection with study rooms and lounges, and landlines in each unit.

WHY DORMING IS A RIP OFF

For nearly the same price, UH Mānoa dorms do not offer nearly the same amount of amenities as SFSU. It is no secret that first-year housing at UH Mānoa or any other

All student housing at SFSU has wired and wireless internet connection with study rooms and landlines in each unit.

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Frear Hall is the most expensive, with rooms costing up to $12,879 per academic year.

BROOKE ALCURAN STAFF WRITER

I have heard so many stories about UH dorms from friends and social media that it seems unreasonable to live there. KHON2 News reported that some students started the Fall 2015 semester with no hot water in their dorm showers.

Ilana Buffenstein, a film major residing in Frear Hall, said her suitemate had a mold problem in her room.

“She was getting sick from it,” Buffenstein said. “Maintenance came over three times and tried to deny that it was a problem.”

Leaky ceilings, mold and neglect by housing maintenance to replace

fire alarm batteries are just some of the problems facing dorm residents. Other problems include a lack of dorm security, limited parking near the dorms for residents and inconsistent Wi-Fi connection.

With the number of problems continuing to add up, I wonder if the cost of living on campus is worth its convenience. The University of

it is clear that UH Mānoa dorms are overpriced by comparison.

SFSU’s “The Towers Jr. Suites” for first-year students offer Residential Learning Communities, including the Science and Technology Theme Community (STTC) for science majors and the Rainbow community for LGBTQ-identified individuals. The towers are an upgrade from the circular Freshman towers at UH Mānoa, which also have double occupancy rooms but do not include a private bathroom and a firstfloor computer lab.

public university has its horror stories. However there are just too many of these stories from around campus.

Living on campus is convenient, but is the convenience overpriced?

Yes– and if UH Mānoa dorms can only offer me convenience and no other amenities, then you can expect me to never turn in an on-campus housing application until its price tag is lowered to fit its actual value.

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No lefty left behind Why we need more left-handed desks at UH Mānoa JORDAN CLAYBAUGH STAFF WRITER

Left-handed students are at a major disadvantage when it comes to school work. The shortage of left-handed desks at the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa creates daily obstacles for lefties, including slowed writing and chronic back pain. However, the campus should be promoting an equal environment for every student and needs to offer more left-handed desks throughout classrooms on campus.

LEFT-HANDED DISCRIMINATION

The ultimate problem that lefthanded people face with righthanded desks is that they often have to twist and turn their body and arm just to be able to write comfortably. While righties have a place to rest their entire arm and elbow, lefties are literally left hanging in midair. According to the Handedness Research Institute, lefties may begin to feel more shoulder, neck and back pain because of the way they spend

hours writing in class on desks made for right-handed students.

This also causes problems when it comes to timed tests and assignments. The position that lefties have to write in often causes them to slow their average writing speed. Even worse, using right-handed desks as a left-handed student may give off the illusion that they are cheating. Since lefties constantly turn their shoulders and neck over to the other side of the desk, it may appear that they are looking at another student’s paper.

In a survey conducted by the Left Handers Club, 85 percent of lefties stated that they feel more clumsy than the average person. However, this may not be entirely because they are left handed. Throughout grade school, lefties are often told that what they are doing is wrong, whether that is writing at a desk, using a pencil or cutting with scissors. These simple actions have to be switched around for lefties to use them successfully.

Because of this, left-handed people may begin to develop an “inferiority complex” in school and work because

of the message that society sends them: you are different.

Perhaps lefties feel like they are so clumsy because they have always been told their left-handed actions are wrong. On campus, we should not be promoting this type of inequality among students. By implementing left-handed desks, UH Mānoa will begin making students feel much more accepted.

Additionally, according to a survey conducted by the Left Handers Club, 71 percent of left-handed students said they experience school related difficulties due to being left-handed and do not receive any help from teachers regarding their difficulties.

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LEFTIES AT UH MANOA

A total of 18,865 students are currently enrolled UH Mānoa during the 2015/2016 academic school year.

According to a study conducted by Curtis Hardyck and Lewis F. Petrinovich, 10 percent of the global population is left-handed. If the UH Mānoa student population followed this sta-

Seventy-one percent of left-handed students have some difficulty in school.

tistic, almost 2,000 students at our school would be left-handed.

Ignoring the challenges that one in 10 students face at our school is a disservice to the young adults striving toward their potential to learn

and perform well in school. The primary change we need to see at UH Mānoa is the addition of left-handed desks into all classrooms.

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COMMENTARY American Samoa: Politicians before people Legislators receiving $20,000 raise is outrageous ILLUSTRATION BY SHELLEY SHIROMA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

PATISEPA CORREIA STAFF WRITER

A bill introduced by the U.S territory of American Samoa entitiled “An Act Raising The Annual Salary of Legislators by $20,000; Amending 2.0102 A.S.C.A.”, proposes to increase salaries of senators and representatives by $20,000 annually. Unlike most bills introduced by the territory, this bill has sparked outrage from the Samoan people, primarily because it does not assist the territory’s current priorities. Additionally it lacks a proper reason for the raise.

If the bill passes, the president and speaker will make a total of $90,000 and the representatives and senators will make $75,000. Being a legislator is about more than making money. It is about being a leader of the community. And as a leader, the needs of the people will should take priority.

A PARALYZED TERRITORY

American Samoa is dealing with countless problems. These issues includ the lack of basic educational necessities (desks, books), lack of proper health care services (jobs, medications, supplies), and poor infrastructure. Accoding to Radio New Zealand International: about 90 percent of high school graduates have to take remedial classes before they can start classes at the American Samoa Community College, and the territory’s only hospital suffers in the wake of severe underfunding and understaffing. On top of that, many Samoans to leave the territory for the U.S. mainland in search for a better life.

Another reason for the public outrage regarding this specific bill is the lack of transparency, for which the territory’s government has been accused of many times before.

The senate and the house announced that they were not accepting public testimonies on this bill. How can citizens participate in government and have a hand in passing legislation when they are not permitted to voice their opinions?

People have shown their oppo-

sition to the bill through a peaceful demonstration led by an organization called United Citizens of American Samoa. Members of the group along with high school students (mainly from Samoana High School) protested in front of the Fono (legislature) and have made a petition against the bill.

American Samoa Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie said in the

itics and culture, and this does not excuse politicians’ paying themselves an extra $20,000 without good reason.

NEEDS AND WANTS

The sum of all legislator raises will total around $800,000. Though this may not seem like a huge amount compared to the spending of mainland states, but for a small

About 90 percent of high school graduates have to take remedial classes before they attend American Samoa Community College.

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senate regular session, that, regarding the protests to the pay increase, “such complaints should have no bearing on Senate decisions,” accoding to Samoa News.

There is no justifiable reason behind the introduction of the bill especially with the islands’ economic slope. This paves the way for questions on morals and principles.

Should legislators receive a $20,000 raise when the rest of the territory is dealing with problems?

A similar incident happened in 2014 when the salary of the governor and lieutenant governor was raised. The public showed so much displeasure yet the raises were instituted regardless. In a recent audit for fiscal year 2014, there was a $13.1 million dollar deficit which begs the question as to whether this salary increase should have even happened.

CULTURE AS AN EXCUSE FOR POLITICAL DECISIONS

In American Samoa, senators do not assume office through a public election. They are chosen by a council of chiefs.

Due to the strong value Samoan culture places on respect for elders, many people have always regarded their political leaders with high respect, which explains why many might not question their actions. But there is still a clear line between pol-

territory like American Samoa, it can have a strong impact on education and hospital services. The $800,000 can determine whether students have desks to sit on or whether hospital patients have beds lay on.

It is crucial for the leaders of American Samoa to distinguish their needs from their wants.

Right now the territory’s leaders’ priorities should be creating jobs, improving education, hospital and road infrastructure. Those are things that they need to worry about, not their paychecks.

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According to Samoa News, the annual $800,000 increase is distributed to: • President of the senate and speaker of the house salaries increasing from $30,000 to $50,000.

• Senators and representatives will increase from $25,000 to $45,000.

• The delegate from the Swains island will also have an increase from $20,000 to $40,000.

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Drink creatively ZEBLEY FOSTER / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Local artists display their own work during Paint Nite, and you can purchase work from them during the break.

ZEBLEY FOSTER ASSOCIATE CHIEF COPY EDITOR

At Paint Nite, if you find that you are unhappy with how your masterpiece is turning out, have another sip of wine.

This is all a part of the creative process. These daily events are in bars and restaurants located across O‘ahu.

The best part about these events is that they occur conveniently during the bar or restaurant’s happy hours.

Popular venues include The M Nightclub at Restaurant Row, MAC 24/7 in the Hilton Waikīkī Prince Kuhio Hotel and P.F. Chang’s.

You can buy on tickets its website for $45, but it is recommended that you find tickets on deal sites such as Groupon, Livingsocial or Rush 49. On

ANTONINA JAVIER STAFF WRITER

In 2015, there were 60.84 million runners and joggers on the road.

Between 37 percent and 56 percent of these runners suffered an injury.

Running offers a multitude of health benefits: • it relieves stress • burns calories • releases endorphins • reduces the risk of heart disease Although running seems like a straightforward sport to get into, without proper knowledge and safe practices it can be difficult and possibly even harmful.

According to Erin Hickok, the store manager of Runners Route, a new runner’s first step forward should be creating a plan and setting a goal.

“Having a goal will help you figure out what kind of training you should do,” Hickok said. “For running a faster mile, you’ll have to do programs with more speed work in them. If you want to do more distance running, it’s going to be about building up mileage. You’ll do programs with tempo runs and intervals.”

Free training programs and running schedules can be found online at sites like, www.runnersworld.com. However, if new runners want more hands-on and personal training, private running coaches can be hired as well.

these sites, you can find tickets as low as $24 for one and $44 for two.

Included in the price is the painting equipment: paint, brushes, easel, canvas and the lesson. All you’ll have to worry about is having a good time.

Tickets sell out fast, so buy your tickets in advance and make sure you arrive early so you and your friends will be ensured seats together.

“Paint Nite is an expectation-free, judgement-free world of creative entertainment. It’s an everyday getaway that allows you to escape the norm, drink wine and get lost in the creative process of painting,” according to its website. “Grab your sense of humor and spend two hours drinking, laughing and flexing your creative muscles.”

Once a goal and plan has been set, new runners can focus on gear.

The most important pieces include shoes and socks. Proper running shoes are critical for safe running practices as they assist in absorbing the shock forces that come from the repeated impact of striking a foot down. Well fitted shoes also provide support by stopping a runner’s medial arch from collapsing as they run.

A pair of running socks can prevent blisters and provide compression for blood circulation throughput the feet. Hickok dissuades anyone from using cotton socks while on a run.

“Cotton traps the sweat against your foot, which lead to blisters. On the other hand, nylon or polyester socks will pull moisture away from your skin, which prevents blisters.”

Other useful items include sunblock, sunglasses, handheld hydration units, belted hydration units and anti-chafing products.

Also, gearing up for a run, runners should plan on wearing brightly colored clothing and lights or reflective gear at night. This can prevent accidents by increasing the visibility of the runner.

Finally, the last thing a runner should do before taking off is warming up. Runners should spend at least 10 minutes actively warming up. Examples of warm ups

Don’t be discouraged if you’re no Picasso or Vincent van Gogh. Each Paint Nite is led by a local artist, who will introduce who they are and what kind of work they do. They teach you, step-by-step, where to put the paint on the canvas and how to mix the paint to get the desired color for the piece. However, his or her advice is simply just that – advice. Instructors encourage you to make your painting your own and support you if you want to take creative liberty with your piece. In addition, each artist has a special code they give out that can get you discounts when you buy your next tickets.

You will be surrounded by ordinary artists, all eager to create their own masterpieces. With most being weary of their own skills, many people will

offer positive critique and admire your creative skills without no expectation of it in return – but it is polite.

Paint Nite can cater to your needs by hosting group events. If you have a birthday party, bridesmaid or other social events – a private party allows you to round up your friends to get creative. It also allows you to throw fundraisers to raise money for your favorite charitable organization. With every ticket sold, Paint Nite donates $15 dollars to your cause.

There are a variety of pieces you can paint, from landscapes to Hawaiian sea turtles. This unique combination of pupus, painting and potions is guaranteed to “leave with more than just a buzz.”

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Knee injuries are common in runners, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

include leg swings, high knees, butt kicks or brisk walking.

“People should avoid static stretching before a run. Static stretching is when someone is holding a stretch over 30 seconds.

This stretching makes it more likely for a runner to pull something because you’re making the muscle stretch and contract before it’s ready, before it’s warm,” Hickok said. “Static stretching is a good post run exercise.”

Another post run activity is eating. A light snack can be

eaten before a run, but a nutritious snack or meal with plenty of water should be consumed within 30 minutes after a run.

Eating after a run will replenish your body with the essential nutrients that are needed to help your body repair and recover.

Possible snack options include a banana with peanut butter or yogurt with mixed fruit.

Running can be extremely difficult, not only physically, but mentally as well. Sometimes personal motivation can fall short.

To aid with motivation, a new runner might look into finding a partner, which can hold a new runner accountable, as well as be a source of external motivation and support.

O‘ahu has many open running clubs. Some of the sponsors for such events include Runners Route, Lanikai Juice and Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club.

Other local running information about races, clubs and events can be found at facebook.com/ hawaiisportmag/timeline.

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Have some extra space? Foster care is another volunteer option for these animals without a home.

Volunteer right meow HHS offers more than companionship IKAIKA SHIVELEY FEATURES EDITOR

Whether you’re a student from off island who misses their pet or have a living quarter that prohibits animals, there is an option to fulfill those pet needs. Students can devote their time by volunteering at the Hawaiian Humane Society (HHS), located less than a mile away from campus.

As a non-profit organization, the Hawaiian Humane Society receives the majority of its help from volunteer work.

Marielle Terbio, the volunteer coordinator for the Hawaiian Humane

Society, said there are over 2,000 individuals currently in the volunteer database.

“We need countless volunteers.

Volunteers help in different aspects.

Not just at the shelter but beyond.

We have outreach programs that volunteers assist with,” Terbio said.

These programs include visiting teams who report to hospital, health facilities and schools. Other programs include a pet loss support group, as well as a hiking team to guide the Paws on the Path Hiking Club.

The positions of volunteers may be based off their interests.

“I ask when someone is inter-

ested in volunteering,” Terbio said. “If they’re interested in working hands on with animals or if they are interested in building their office skills.”

Those wanting to work with animals are offered both an orientation and animal handling class in order to become acquainted with the necessary training. Training ranges from cleaning animals, walking dogs, training and overall care for the pets.

Volunteers must work a minimum three hours a week for a three-month period. Working closer to home is also an option.

as administration work, helping the education team, writing newsleters and giving presentations to the local community are just a few ways to hone these skills.

“Really we have a need for many volunteers, many volunteers with different skills,” Terbio said. “If they are looking to build office skills, we can get them [involved] with departments that need assistance. So communication and events team as well as our development departments if they are looking into to finance.”

Aside from the career benefits, Terbio said that the animals can help combat stress for students.

The presence of animals helps reduce anxiety ... and enhances overall well-being for people and animals.

– MARIELLE TERBIO VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

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The Mō‘ ili‘ ili shelter has been helping animals since 1942.

“We need volunteers at Petco and PetSmart locations. We have cats at all locations aside from Pearl City Petco. These volunteers go throughout the week to help care for them for a few hours,” Terbio said. “Having people to socialize with is important for these animals.”

Students can also benefit from volunteering by obtaining skills that can be applicable in office centered careers. Opportunities such

“The presence of animals helps reduce anxiety,” Terbio said, “and offers relief from loneliness and enhances overall well-being for people and animals.”

A portion of the grounds of HHS is under construction. This new expansion includes a new veterinarian clinic and an administration center, which is expected to open up in a couple months.

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HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY The Hawaiian Humane Society is one of Hawai‘i’s oldest charitable groups, as it was formed in 1883.

The first office was at the grounds of ‘Iolani Palace, which was donated by founding member King Kalākaua. Its mission was to educate the people of Hawai‘i of the prevention of cruelty to animals, and to act as an advocacy group.

This mission statement is still held in high regards today.

STATISTICS HHS takes in about 70 animals daily. About 100 animals are available to adopt daily.

7,453

pets adopted from July 1, 2014 - June 13, 2015.

ADOPTABLE ANIMALS Mice, guinea pigs, turtles, rabbits, cats and dogs.

WEBSITE Hawaiianhumane.org

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The Warriors overtook UC Irvine in a 74-52 win, taking their spot at No. 1.

No. 1 in Big West The Rainbow Warriors maintain momentum despite adversity NEXT GAME

RASHAWN WONG STAFF WRITER

The University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warrior basketball team has managed to put the pieces together for their most historic season to date. Whether it’s learning an entirely new offensive system, hearing about sanctions against their squad, or dealing with injuries to key players, the ‘Bows continue to charge through this season despite all the obstacles.

Sitting atop the Big West standings after defeating UC Irvine, the ‘Bows continue to exceed any goal they set for themselves. The 20-3 start is the best start for the program since 2001-02. The hot play of the Rainbow Warriors has become a spectacle, attracting sell out crowds two home games in a row (against Long Beach State and UC Irvine).

“It was our goal, we put it up on the board the first day of practice, we want that regular season championship,” said senior guard Sai Tummala. “I mean it’s a long way to go and there’s still a lot of good teams we have to play, but it feels good to be in the position where

we’re in control of our own destiny and we’re playing for something. Coach said there is a lot of teams who are done right now, they are below 500 not going to have a chance to play in the post season, but we’re still up there. We still have a shot and it’s exciting.”

season is the contributing factor to why ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has continued to rank them on ESPN’s Bracketology. The Bracketology is a prediction (based on stats and standings in certain conferences) of who will most likely make it to the NCAA tournament post sea-

It was our goal, we put it up on the board the first day of practice, we want that regular season championship.”

– SAI TUMMALA GUARD ON UH MEN’S BASKETBALL

Through the last ten games , Hawai’i has gone 9-1 in conference, including a historic road trip sweep of two Big West conference foes: Cal Poly Pomona and UC Santa Barbara.

This marked the first time in program history that that they have won their first four conference road games, a good sign for a team that is looking for their first NCAA tournament bid since 2002.

Under new head coach Eran Ganot, the ‘Bows continue to flourish and set new marks for the program. Their success this

son. The latest ranking this past week has the ‘Bows as a 14th seed facing Xavier University in the first round.

“I’m still young, but I’ve been here long enough to know it’s a long journey and we’re still a long ways away,” said Ganot. “We still have seven games left [and] we have a ways to go. We’re going to find those moments to enjoy it because if you’re not enjoying it you’re going to be miserable. And you should enjoy this group, but we’re continuing to lock in and prepare our guys.”

The ‘Bows are allowing their play to answer the questions lingering in the heads of doubters, prior to the start of the season. They have improved in every major category from the previous season including rebounding, assists, and scoring. The Rainbow Warriors lead the Big West in points per game at 79.2 - a huge increase from the 2014-15 season’s prior 72.9 points per game.

With six games remaining in the regular season, it is going to take a lot more for the Warriors to make their main goal of getting to the NCAA tournament a reality. However with two offensive stars in Stefan Jankovic, who is the fifth leading scorer in the Big West at 15.3 points per game, and Aaron Valdes at ninth with 14.3, they may have the offensive power they need to make a run.

The ‘Bows return to action on the road in hopes of staying undefeated in that area of play. They will match up against CSUN (Cal State Northridge) on Feb. 18. They will then face off in a battle of the best as they, once againt face off against UC Irvine Feb. 20.

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For the first time since 1994, the University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warrior baseball team began their season on the road.

“It’s not a real long flight, it’s not a normal road trip for us,” head coach Mike Trapasso said.

“You just look forward to playing anyone else but yourself after a month of practice.”

Hawai’i lost their opening game of the season to open up their regular season this weekend against the UH-Hilo Vulcans in Francis Wong Stadium.

Junior right-hander Brendan Hornug started the first game for the ‘Bows and pitched six innings before allowing the only run of the game. The Warriors got a total of two hits against UH-Hilo’s pitcher Jordan Kurokawa, who threw a complete shutout for the Vulcans.

This may be due to UH losing certain seniors, like outfielder Kaeo Aliviado (who tied for a team high 50 hits, and lead all ‘Bows with 31 RBI’s and five homeruns) and second baseman Stephen Ventimilla (who lead the team with 12 steals, was second on the team with 25 runs scored and ended his career at ninth in UH record book with 486 total assist on defense).

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“I like our club, I like our kids, we’re more physical and athletic than we have been the last couple years,” Trapasso said. “We had a recruiting class three years ago that was decimated by the MLB draft, and it has taken us a couple years to replenish those guys.”

Although the pitching staff has been taken apart (due to graduation and three MLB Draft picks), the bullpen will get support from seven newly-recruited pitchers.

“We have pitch ability guys; we don’t have as many of the power arms that we used to have, [but] we have high 80’s guys,” Trapasso said. “We can eliminate some of the walks and errors that we had last year ... There is a much shorter gap from top to bottom than we had last year,.We just have to see how they do it in games.”

These new recruits will be asked to adapt to the Division I level and contribute on a regular basis if the ‘Bows want to do well against the likes of West Virginia, Michigan, UC Irvine, and Cal State Fullerton, (all of which, except Fullerton, they play at Les Murakami Stadium).

“The schedule we play is hard for first year guys,” Trapasso said. “[Freshman] Kekai Rios as a catcher has a chance to be the best catcher to come through our program; he is going to play a lot as a freshman. [Junior] Alex Fitch-

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Sinisa Zarkovic has been a starter for men’s volleyball for four years.

‘Killin’ it’ JAY YUROW STAFF WRITER

Leading the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior volleyball team in “kills” (or attacks), starting outside hitter Sinisa Zarkovic is ready to help UH redeem their journey to a national championship title, after a failed attempt last year.

The men’s team is as dominant as they have ever been in recent years. The ‘Bows currently are 9-4

and hold a national ranking of No. 4 in the country. In addition to that, they hold a win versus No. 1 ranked UCLA, which has helped them to move up one spot. All of these feats thus far are thanks, in part, to the efforts of the 6-4 senior from Belgrade, Serbia.

Now four years into his career as a Division I volleyball player, Zarkovic is officially the premiere outside hitter for the Rainbow Warriors. In the eleven matches

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Baseball is back

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The Warriors lost several key players, but return to the field with seven starters from the 2015 season.

ett will be out 2-4 weeks with a shoulder injury, but will hit in the middle of our order and give us a threat we haven’t had in the last couple years, as far as power and driving in runs.”

Returning players like seniors Matt LoCoco and Jacob Sheldon-Collins will look to improve their steady performances from

last year, after getting some experience with Division I pitching.

“LoCoco has all the tools and ability to be an above average player, he is a tremendous competitor. He didn’t do much offensively last year, but has improved immensely over the summer, and he is hitting switch. He just hit left handed last year,” Trapasso said.

“You find that a lot with first year J.C. [junior college] guys. You see the biggest jump between the first and second year.”

The Warriors will begin official conference play with a homeopener against New Mexico in a four game series beginning on Feb. 19.

“The goal is to win … stay healthy and to play well,” Trapasso said.

played this season, Zarkovic has lead the team in kills for five straight games, has been second in kills for the other six and has averaged an outstanding 15.36 kills per game.

“This is good volleyball I’m playing right now but I think it can get even better,” Zarkovic said. “We’re working really hard on being aggressive and attacking and I think it’s paying off. We know we can be one of the best teams [in all of college volleyball].”

Zarkovic might be right when he calls the Rainbow Warriors “one of the best”, considering the fact that many people see the Warriors as a top contender to win the national championship. Just last Friday the Rainbow Warriors won the opening game of a two-game series with the No. 1 ranked UCLA Bruins, while narrowly losing the second matchup in five sets.

In the first contest against the Bruins, Zarkovic tallied 15 kills and an impressive nine digs, while also putting up 20 kills and three digs in game two. Just two weeks earlier, he had a career high 24 kills against Pepperdine University.

Zarkovic leads all Rainbow Warriors hitters with a hitting percentage (kills-errors/attack attempts) of .361. Meanwhile, Hawai’i ranks No. 5 in the country with an overall team hitting percentage of .332.

“I think [Zarkovic] knows that this is the best place in the world to

play volleyball … and for us to have this kind of talent we feel really fortunate,” head coach Charlie Wade said. “This is the MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) and there are battles every night. We’re playing pretty good and we just want to keep the momentum going.”

Zarkovic was born in Paralimni Cyprus, but was raised in Belgrade in Serbia. He was a member of the Serbian Youth and Junior National teams from 2008-2012 where he competed in 86 international matches and helped his youth team capture a gold medal at the 2009 FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) World Youth championship in Lido di Jesolo, Italy.

He also played under his father, Milan Zarkovic, who coached the Serbian Junior National team for 10 years.

In 2011, he was named the most valuable player at the Serbian Youth Championship, helping his team capture a first place victory.

Even with the help of the European native, the ‘Bows have their work cut out for them if they want to continue their early going success. Also in the MPSF includes: UC Irvine, Pepperdine, USC, BYU, UC Santa Barbara, Long beach state, UCLA and Stanford. All eight of these schools are ranked in the NCAA Top 25, and all eight schools will play UH at some point this season as they compete for the conference title.

Come April the Warriors will, once again, begin their quest for a conference title, as the MPSF Championships are scheduled to begin April 16.

“Every win counts, it doesn’t matter who’s on the other side,” Zarkovic said. “We have our plan, we got to execute it. Down the road were going to have tougher and tougher teams to face. We have to adjust our mindset before every game to win.”

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S I N I SA Z A R KOV I C HEIGHT: 6’4” CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Belgrade, Serbia PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Sports Grammar School 2016 SEASON HIGHS ● 24 kills vs. Pepperdine ● 24 points vs. Pepperdine ● 9 digs vs. UCLA ● 3 aces vs. Lewis

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Each student will receive a turmeric toot, and sample Cassandra’s delicious turmeric dishes. Class fee $25.

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 The Rainbow

Warriors faced the Fullerton Titans Saturday evening as they looked to improve their 19-3 season. .

THE PARTY CONTINUES AT THE STAN SHERIFF CENTER SHANE GRACE | ASSOCIATE PHOTOS EDITOR 

Shaun Lorenzo, shown here alongside friend Gabby Buist, won best costume of the evening dressed as Russell from the movie UP. Lorenzo, a senior Civil Engineering major, won a hover board with built-in bluetooth speakers for his efforts.

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The Hawai‘ i bench is always into the game and keeps the starters motivated with antics like this.

 Jankovic dunks the ball with

authority in the first half.