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Staying awake all night to study or work on a class project can be challenging. Planning ahead, whether by eating the right foods, scheduling a study session with friends or stocking up on caffeine, can make all-nighters easier and more productive.

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efore I begin this article, a disclaimer: sleep deprivation for a period of more than 24 hours has been tentatively linked to everything from mood swings to wrinkles.

Come on, we’re college students. We’re just old enough to remember middle school’s emotional instability – try that for mood swings – and still young enough that wrinkles are a thing of the distant future. That art history research paper you’ve been putting off since August? It’s a much more immediate concern.

Assume you’ve already decided to stay up all night, wrinkles

be damned. Your chances of success are best if you a) determine the goal of your all-nighter (not just “finish my project,” I’m talking an hour-by-hour schedule, folks), and b) decide ahead of time how you’re going to keep yourself awake.

College all-nighters fall into two basic categories: recreational and academic. Your objective is either to have a good time with friends or to bust out some last-minute schoolwork. Academic all-nighters can be further divided by the means used to avoid falling asleep.

RECRE ATIONAL If you’re staying up late for fun, there aren’t many guidelines, especially since you can actually go to

bed anytime you feel like it. However, there are some things you lucky bastards may want to keep in mind if you’re really intent on making your party last all night: • Alcohol is a “downer,” a depressant that inhibits your blood’s ability to carry oxygen, which can make you lethargic.

• You can combine alcohol with heavily caffeinated beverages (vodka and Red Bull, for example), but keep in mind that while the stimulants counteract alcoholinduced fatigue, your alcohol limit doesn’t change. You may not feel as drunk as you are, which can lead, through overdrinking, to alcohol poisoning and other ill effects.

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Stay awake: HAVE A SUCCESSFUL LATE-NIGHT STUDY SESSION from previous page

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re staying awake all night to do homework, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to assume that whatever youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on is essential to your grade.

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HE ALTH NUT This method uses natural stimulants found in foods to maintain alertness.

â&#x20AC;˘ CHOOSE THIS METHOD if you object to ďŹ lling your system with artiďŹ cial stimulants, or if you want to avoid the next-day backlash that can result from a heavy caffeine crash. Also, if you routinely consume a signiďŹ cant amount of caffeine, energy drinks may not help you, but the right foods will. â&#x20AC;˘ DO eat protein and simple sugars found in fruits, which will help you stay alert. Peanut butter on either celery or apple slices will work, as will a small portion of beef, oranges or pineapple. â&#x20AC;˘ DO NOT eat bread, pasta and similar foods that will make you sluggish if eaten in large portions because it takes hours for the body to convert complex carbs to energy. However, you can plan ahead and eat spaghetti for lunch, which will give you an energy boost later that night.

SO CIAL BUT TERFLY SOCIAL Forming a group of â&#x20AC;&#x153;study buddiesâ&#x20AC;? with a common goal can be the best path to an all-nighter, as long as you stay focused. â&#x20AC;˘ CHOOSE THIS METHOD if you know a bunch of classmates who procrastinated on the same project as you. Not only will you be able to help each other stay awake and on track, you can bounce ideas off other members of your group. â&#x20AC;˘ DO break your homework session into three or four periods of a few hours each. Between work times, take 30-minute breaks to do something active: walk to the store for a snack, play a game or take a smoke break. The idea behind studying with friends is that you keep each other honest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if people want to take naps or Facebook breaks, give them a set amount of time for recreation

or sleep, then remind them to get back to work. â&#x20AC;˘ DO NOT get distracted by your friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; instate a no-talking rule during study periods if you have to, and make sure your 30-minute breaks really last no more than half an hour.

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sters, whatever) will be less effective than varying sources, since different brands of drinks rely on different stimulants to provide your energy boost. Some ideas: generic brewed coffee (133 mg of caffeine), Mountain Dew (90 mg in a 20-ounce bottle), Monster Energy (160 mg in a 16-ounce can), Red Bull (80 mg in an 8.3-ounce can), Rockstar (80 mg. in an 8-ounce can) and Hersheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Special Dark chocolate (31 mg in a 1.45-ounce bar). â&#x20AC;˘ DO NOT consume too much caffeine at once. Stagger energy drinks in at least three-hour gaps, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat/drink more than 400 mg of caffeine total. Also, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to be awake for long the next day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go to class and turn in the project you worked on all night, but sit in the back in case you end up drooling on your desk.

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A is the new C: the basics of grade inflation Y

K ARLEANNE M AT THEWS Chief Copy Editor

ou’re about to graduate, proud of your 3.5 GPA and confident it’ll land you your dream job. There’s only one problem: an A just ain’t what it used to be, and the culprit is grade infl ation.

WHAT IS IT? Grade infl ation refers to the trend of more college students being awarded A’s, and fewer students being awarded C’s, D’s and F’s. Research done by Stuart Rojstaczer and Christopher Healy shows that 43 percent of all grades given are now A’s; in 1940, that number was only 15 percent.

IS IT REALLY THAT BAD? You might be thinking this sounds like cause for celebration. But – just like with any other commodity – the more A’s there are, the less valuable they become.

Joseph O’Mealy, a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa English professor and former dean of the College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, commented by email, “I would say that grade infl ation probably hurts the very best students most of all because there are fewer ways to distinguish them from less impressive students.”

Kenneth Hayes, a UH Mānoa researcher who teaches both science and humanities students, put the issue in starker terms. “Overall, I think that grade infl ation has hurt the credibility of academic institutions and students across disciplines. It … makes a mockery of the system,” he wrote in an email interview.

HOW DID IT START? Nationally, Rojstaczer and Healy suggest that grade inflation began during the ’60s because teachers knew that giving failing grades could land male students in Vietnam. More recently, they suggest that a “consumer-based approach” to education, including instructor evaluation systems, has put pressure on faculty to grade more generously.

O’Mealy shared a more optimistic viewpoint, commenting, “As a teacher, I have an impression (and that is all it is) that I give higher grades today than I did 30 years ago, but I’d like to think that’s

because today’s UHM students are better prepared for college than the previous generation was.”

WHY DO DOES ES IT CONTINUE? Hayes noted that grade infl ation trains students to expect A’s; those students then pressure professors to continue giving higher grades. “Grade infl ation has raised students’ expectations to unrealistic levels, putting even greater strain ain on professors to infl ate grades,” he said. d.

“In my experience, students just nts ju ust seem to have this perception that if they show up and do the bare minimum required, equire ed, then that is worthy of an A. In reality, eality y, that is average, which in a numericall sens sense se translates into a C. Unfortunately, across acrosss America, the ‘A’ is now the new ‘C.’”” O’Mealy also commented d on student expectations of A’s in recent years years: s: “Since the plus/minus grading system tem came c in, I’ve heard a lot more complaints laintss (whining really) from the A- students once nts who w would have gotten a simple A.” .”

CAN IT BE FIXED? Reducing grade infl ation is diffi cult because it is not confi ned to individual schools or fields. “If it is a problem it’s a national problem, so it might have to be tackled at that level, if at all,” observed O’Mealy. “However … the problem will probably correct itself over time.”

Hayes encouraged a different perspective on grades. “Essentially, it seems that students view grades/GPAs as numbers that will g get them a jjob,, fellowship p or into gradug ate or professional school,” wrote Hayes. “If students focused more on what they were learning, the grades would just follow.”

And if you’ve been getting A’s with minimal effort, don’t expect to excel after graduation. O’Mealy wrote, “Ultimately the proof of the pudding is in the performance of the student once he/she has the degree. It will become quickly obvious to employers that a 3.5 GPA from school X means very little if the student cannot read/write/think and work at the highest level after graduation.”

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME? you’re truly a top student, you’ll need to find other ways to prove to grad schools and employers that you deserve competitive positions.

DOES IT HAPPEN IN ALL LL FIELDS? FIIELDS? Rojstaczer and Healy’s data ata show sh how that science and engineering schools choolss grade more strictly than liberal arts schools, s but grade infl ation has affected all ted al ll fields.

“I think the perceived difference ence between b humanities and social sciences nces and a the hard sciences is that the starting arting g point in terms of GPAs is different, t, and d the magnitude of the gap has stayed yed about ab bout the same,” Hayes explained.

Grades are typically lowerr in the t he natural and computational sciences. ience s.

“It is much more diffi cult to assign ssign n an objective grade to an essay ssay or creative work,” said Hayes. yes. “[But] if you don’t know what hat a Golgi apparatus does, and can’t exn’t ex xplain it on test day, no amountt of ‘ef‘efffort’ will get you an A.” O’Mealy also recognized grad grad-ing differences between fields elds..

“Humanities professors, likee me,, are also less likely to see them-selves as gatekeepers, weeding ng out ou ut those who are unprepared, and are more likely to work with students udentts so they improve over the coursee of the th he semester. A higher fi nal grade iss usually usuaally the result,” he said.

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Study smarter, not harder: final study tips T

JAIMIE K IM Managing Editor

he stress of finals week is often overwhelming, especially when you’ve put off that eight-page paper that’s due tomorrow. There’s no avoiding the inevitable, but here are a few tips that will keep you sane during the crunch.

M AK E A PL AYLIST

Music can be just the thing to keep you going late at night. Before you attempt to tackle anything, take a moment to create a playlist that will keep you company for the rest of the week. Whether it’s calm rhythms or upbeat tempos, customize your music study buddy to ensure you’ll have support and motivation.

E XIT THE PRE PREMISES MISES Removing yourself from your room can sometimes make a signifi cant difference for your study capabilities. Getting away from your bed and other comforts that may make it diffi cult to focus will allow you to buckle down and get things done.

Set up camp in the Hamilton or Sinclair libraries, or go farther afield to your favorite coffee shop, where you’ll be forced to sit down and get some work done. Bring a

friend so you can give each other moral support, but remember that this is a study session, and not time to catch up.

TAK E A BRE AK It’s OK to walk away for a few minutes from that 15-page paper you have to write; it’s not going anywhere. Taking a moment for yourself may help to clear any writer’s block and give you fresh eyes to revise your draft. Go for a stroll down the road or meet a friend for coffee.

The paper will still be there when you get back, and you may notice upon reading what you’ve completed that you used the same word five times in one paragraph.

TEND TO THE TH E MUNCHIE S Eating a snack – a healthy one – while you’re working on your final project or cramming a semester’s worth of information into your brain will keep you up longer.

The protein bistro boxes sold at Starbucks are handy for more than just filling up an empty stomach. Make your own protein plate by cutting cheese and apples, then add some multigrain crackers and grapes.

CAFFEINATE CARE CAREFULLY FULLY Your coffee and energy consumption may go up this week, but remember that it is only a

temporary fi x and should be taken in n moderate doses. Switch witch to tea, juice or water periodically dically to ensure your body doesn’t esn’t go through h unpleasant and unwanted withdrawals once ce the week is over. r.

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E XERCISEE Put the he books down for an hour and go for a walk alk or run. Exercising will ll not only provide you with a much-needed break, it’ll refresh h your mind and get your endorphinss going. You’ll fi nd yourself much moree awake and ready to get writing when you ou return. Just be sure to take a shower before fore you start.

SLE E P At this point, i sleep l probably b bl seems lik like a superfl uous detail. Getting some shut eye will not only be a welcome gift to your tired body, but it’ll rest your mind – which is al-

ready stretched thin. Cramming everything into a tired brain won’t do you any good when your hippocampus is too tired to function. Pry yourself away from the books and slide under the covers, even if it’s just for a few hours.

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Studying for fun

THE GA M E IS YOUR STUDY GUIDE

How playing your favorite video games can help you ace your finals

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PAIGE TAKEYA Staff Writer

laying video games during fi nals week is usually a recipe for disaster, not success. If any gaming goes down, it tends to be of the “I’m desperately avoiding writing this paper” variety. But what if you could actually study by playing video games? There’s a lot to learn from your favorite pastime.

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I am not advocating that you play video games in lieu of studying.

Instead, I urge you to look at video games as a supplement to your traditional studying. After you’ve buried yourself in a textbook for six hours, you need something to both rest and refresh your mind. Instead of just mindlessly browsing Facebook for an hour, do something that is both mentally stimulating and potentially pertinent to your exams.

PR AC TICE TEST-TAKING STR ATEGIES The tenets of good test-taking are well-known to us all. Read the whole question, double-check your work, etc. But how many of us haven’t gotten an exam back with a few painfully avoidable mistakes?

Games like the “Professor Layton” series are perfect for

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puzzles are all designed to be solvable by anybody, no matter your level of intelligence. But they are not intended to be played swiftly or without deliberation.

The natural gamer’s instinct – like that of the panicky test-taker – is to answer as quickly as possible.

So if your problems lie in the realm of careless errors, play “Professor

Finals are rarely easy, but if you keep an open mind, you might just find that a few video games can enlighten your whole academic perspective.

honing your test skills. These puzzle adventure games for the Nintendo DS involve you solving a myriad of brainteasers, ranging from mathematical problems to logic questions.

The value of “Professor Layton” is not in the answers, but in the strategies you need to employ in order to solve these riddles. The

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Layton” like you would take a test.

Take it slow, and read very carefully.

Think outside of the box, but always make sure you understand what the question is asking. Consider it mental training for the real thing.

If you don’t like the good professor, try the “Ace Attorney” series or “999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors” for similar results.

What if content memorization and understanding is your problem? Try examining video games on a critical level: what elements of the game apply to your studies?

If you are a student of religion, history or literature, you will fi nd there is a lot of content to mine in games. The “Megami Tensei” series incorporates a staggering amount of references to JudeoChristian, Greco-Roman, Japanese, Norse, Hindu, Egyptian and Chinese mythologies. Identifying these references, as well as analyzing how they are depicted, is no mean feat. Play “Assassin’s Creed” and determine how Crusade and Italian Renaissance history have been repurposed. Don’t just play passively; fi nd these nuggets and test your own knowledge.

Students in more abstract fields might still fi nd value in their games. I’ve always found it diffi cult to understand and conceptualize raw theory without a pertinent case study. Political science, anthropology and ethics students can search for echoes of

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their favorite theories in games very easily. Question the political implications of “Call of Duty”; dissect the struggle between capitalism and communism inherent in “Animal Crossing.” Physics students might even fi nd games like “Portal” and “Angry Birds” contain a lesson or two. If you can’t do something like this, then what have you really learned in class?

This is precisely the kind of thing we learn in college: locating and making relevant our academic knowledge in real life. Don’t just review lecture notes; find the theories you are studying in the “texts” of your favorite games. I once wrote a 15-page paper examining the Shinra Electric Power Company (of “Final Fantasy VII” fame) as a commentary on the Japanese military infrastructure. It was fun to write (and research), and it also helped me critically examine what I learned in class through an avenue to which I felt connected.

Finals are rarely easy, but if you keep an open mind, you might just fi nd that a few video games can enlighten your whole academic perspective. Good luck on your fi nals – and happy gaming.

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Failure is an option, but not the only one JOE F ERRER Associate Sports Editor

in the time you’re not working. After all, college is supposed to be the best time of our lives, right?

REM AIN POSITIVE P OSITIVE The mind is a powerful thing. Often, your attitude shapes your success. If you tell yourself there’s no way you’re going to pass, you’ve already lost the battle.

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The sooner you realize you’re in hot water, the easier it will be to get yourself out of it. Be sure to ask your professor about your progress throughout the semester, so you know where you stand at all times.

If you catch yourself slipping, take advantage of all extra credit opportunities, because those points will come in handy later on. Of course, the best way to pass a tough class is to not fall behind in the fi rst place.

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Everyone knows that having good timemanagement skills will help you do well in your classes, but that doesn’t mean that you should never put off your work. In order to preserve your sanity, it’s imperative that you go out and do what you enjoy.

Before you start that dissertation, hit the beach. You’ll thank yourself later. You will never be able to focus if you don’t take time to have fun. Realize that you are going to procrastinate anyway, so be conscious of it and take pleasure

up when things look bleak.

Here’s one to get you started: “Remember the guy who gave up? Yeah, neither does anyone else.”

K E E P THINGS IN PER SPEC TIVE Remember that it’s never as bad or as good as it seems. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve turned in a paper or test convinced it was absolute garbage, only to receive a very welcomed B+. It’s probably the same number of times I’ve gotten D’s after expecting a Pulitzer for the paper I turned in.

And if you really are failing, it’s not the end of the world. Focus on the things that you learned from this experience. Maybe you learned how not to manage your time, or that you don’t like the subject; either way, there is always something positive to take away from the situation. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

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he gifting of flower lei is a cultural tradition that defines graduation ceremonies in Hawai‘i. While flower lei are easy on the eyes and nose, their life expectancy is cut rather short by Mother Nature. Instead, try a few of these alternatives for a graduation gift that won’t wilt.

CANDY Almost as traditional as a flower lei, candy lei have been a favorite alternative for congratulators.

These can be found in major stores and are inexpensive. For those feeling a little more adventurous, the

netting used to encase the candy can be found in stores like Longs and Walmart. All you’ll need after that is to buy a bag of your friend’s favorite candy and fi ll it up.

INFLATABLE TUBE An infl atable tube – ideally one with an animal’s head protruding from it – is one fun alternative and an adornment that won’t get lost on a neck surrounded by other lei.

Before gifting it to someone, grab a Sharpie and write a personal note on a section of the tube.

TOILET SEAT Sure, a toilet seat may be a bit heavier than a candy or fl ower lei, not to mention slightly embarrass-

ALCOHOL

This is one lei alternative that will definitely brighten the spirits of your friend – literally. Buy 1.7-ounce bottles of a favorite alcoholic beverage and string them together. Since this is a little heavier than candy or small coins, be sure to use a string that is sturdy enough.

PICTURES

This homemade substitute will not only outlive a fl ower lei, but will also show your friend how much you care. Print out a collection of your favorite pictures featuring the two of you, and punch holes in them to string them together in a lei-like fashion. If you have extra time, write the date on the back of each picture and a brief personal refl ection on the photo to refresh your friend’s memory.

Surviving the ceremony M ARIA K ANAI Associate Features Editor

ou’ve crammed every nook and cranny in your cranium for your fi nal fi nals, and you somehow mehow made it. You are actually graduating. But before ore you dash off to Stan Sheriff Center on Dec. 17 in your cap and gown, keep in mind that commencement ment is going to be three hours long. How will you survive? urvive?

of the time, the lei-giving can take up to an hour, and that’s plenty of time to get a nasty sunburn.

With these tips, those three hours will seem like nothing when you walk for 10 seconds in the well-deserved limelight to receive your diploma. Congratulations, grad. You’ve made it.

SIT WITH YOUR FRIENDS

Make sure that you are sitting with your friends. Go ahead and be a clique – it will make the three hours go by faster. Of course, the perfect student would listen attentively to speeches ches given by Henk Rogers, the chancellor, the valedictorian and others. Realistically though, you u are sharing this proud moment with your classmates. ates.

So fi nd your friends and fi ll up the seats with h the people you’ve shared your last couple years off college with. Hey, this may be the last time you and your gang will ever have to listen to a lecture at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

BRING YOUR PHONE

It will be a lifesaver during the ceremony..

You can take pictures, check in, tag friends, tweet your emotional college sentiments and make snarky comments on Facebook. You can also use your phone to fi nd friends and family during the lei-giving pandemonium.

TRAVEL LIGHTLY Avoid bringing too many things, because it’s easy to lose them during that hectic time between walking down the aisle and lei-giving. Leave your wallet with your family unless it fits into your pocket.

If you’re not the graduate, you have more options. Bring a small pen with you so you can doodle or play games on page 26-28 of this newspaper. You can also bring a deck of cards if you feel so inclined. A bottle of water is an absolute must, because it’s easy to get dehydrated. Snacks are optional, but always handy.

DRESS SIMPLY Keep in mind that it will be stuffy, and once you get onto the athletic field for leigiving/lei-receiving, it will be around noon when the sun is the hottest. For girls, a light dress and a pair of comfortable shoes make the best graduation outfit. For guys, a collared shirt and shorts are fi ne.

DON’T GET BURNED Lather on the sunscreen, especially on your face. Even though you’ll be inside most

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We are behind due to a huge shortage of donations and volunteers. We need help every day of the week from 9-5.

This year the needs of those being submitted for help are greater than ever. We refuse to cut back on the services of those who are struggling and in need. Please come give us a hand here or at one of our upcoming community events.

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NO

Lucky break.

NO

Walk to the nearest appropriate bus stop.

YES

NO

YES

Go inside.

YES

NO

NO

Cool, you’re safe.

NO

Round two! Shots are on you tonight.

Drink a glass of water and get some sleep. You earned it!

W h e r e: S t a n S h e r i f f C e n t e r W h e n : S a t u r d a y, Dec . 17; d o o r s o p e n a t 8 a . m . , c e r e m o n y b e g i n s a t 9 a . m .

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YES

NO

Did you fi nd this experience enjoyable?

Look around until you fi nd a phone.

NO

Can’t catch a break, can you? Pretend you recently adopted a dog with cancer from a shelter so it could enjoy its last days on Earth.

YES

Does the person know you don’t actually own a dog?

When the person arrives, greet him or her with your saddest expression and say, “My dog died.” Act as though this justifies last night’s drunkenness and this morning’s hangover.

JUDGMENTAL

YES

Well, that’s something. Look around for the rest of your stuff.

Can you fi nd it?

YES

Collect your stuff and get the hell out.

You’re on your own! Prepare to make new friends.

Go back to sleep.

YES

Do you like them?

YES

That sounds like a personal problem.

I can’t help you.

YES

Wait for someone to let you into the building, then knock on the door to your room and hope someone’s home.

NO

Go home.

Do you have your door key?

While waiting, make up a story about all the awesome things you did last night.

ACCEP TING

Call for backup, preferably someone who has spare clothes in your size.

Is your backup likely to be accepting or judgmental of your partying lifestyle?

Good, they passed the sanity test.

Ask for directions and make your way home.

NO

NO

Are you alone?

NO

Are you wearing underwear?

NO

Do you know the person(s) with you?

Do you have your phone?

Good work! Drunk you has a sense of direction and propriety.

Go get breakfast.

YES

Congrats! Go collect your less resilient friends.

Congratulations, you fi nally made it home!

YES

Do you have a bus pass or exact change?

Ask passersby to explain the local public transit system. Try not to look creepy or hungover.

NO

Are you familiar with the city?

This is cause for alarm. Politely (but quickly) excuse yourself and walk away.

You’ll fi nd a familiar landmark eventually.

YES

YES

Are you wearing pants?

YES

Loudly claim you were abducted by aliens. Do the people believe you?

YES

Crawl out of the foliage and assess your surroundings. Are people staring at you?

OUTDOORS

You have no bus pass, vehicle or cab fare. Enjoy your walk of shame.

NO

Perform circus tricks for your captive audience at the bus stop until they a) applaud your talent and give you the appropriate amount of money, or b) pay you to stop.

Drive away with dignity.

Feel free to laugh at the lost and hungover people without cars.

NO

Do you have your money, wallet and keys?

YES

NO

Look for your car.

Can you fi nd it?

Nice job! Go evaluate the party damages.

YES

YES

INDOORS

NO

Do you remember what you did last night?

Do you know where you are?

Are you indoors or outdoors?

Are you at home?

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How to survive your graduation party blackout

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NO

Lucky break.

NO

Walk to the nearest appropriate bus stop.

YES

NO

YES

Go inside.

YES

NO

NO

Cool, you’re safe.

NO

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Drink a glass of water and get some sleep. You earned it!

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YES

NO

Did you fi nd this experience enjoyable?

Look around until you fi nd a phone.

NO

Can’t catch a break, can you? Pretend you recently adopted a dog with cancer from a shelter so it could enjoy its last days on Earth.

YES

Does the person know you don’t actually own a dog?

When the person arrives, greet him or her with your saddest expression and say, “My dog died.” Act as though this justifies last night’s drunkenness and this morning’s hangover.

JUDGMENTAL

YES

Well, that’s something. Look around for the rest of your stuff.

Can you fi nd it?

YES

Collect your stuff and get the hell out.

You’re on your own! Prepare to make new friends.

Go back to sleep.

YES

Do you like them?

YES

That sounds like a personal problem.

I can’t help you.

YES

Wait for someone to let you into the building, then knock on the door to your room and hope someone’s home.

NO

Go home.

Do you have your door key?

While waiting, make up a story about all the awesome things you did last night.

ACCEP TING

Call for backup, preferably someone who has spare clothes in your size.

Is your backup likely to be accepting or judgmental of your partying lifestyle?

Good, they passed the sanity test.

Ask for directions and make your way home.

NO

NO

Are you alone?

NO

Are you wearing underwear?

NO

Do you know the person(s) with you?

Do you have your phone?

Good work! Drunk you has a sense of direction and propriety.

Go get breakfast.

YES

Congrats! Go collect your less resilient friends.

Congratulations, you fi nally made it home!

YES

Do you have a bus pass or exact change?

Ask passersby to explain the local public transit system. Try not to look creepy or hungover.

NO

Are you familiar with the city?

This is cause for alarm. Politely (but quickly) excuse yourself and walk away.

You’ll fi nd a familiar landmark eventually.

YES

YES

Are you wearing pants?

YES

Loudly claim you were abducted by aliens. Do the people believe you?

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Crawl out of the foliage and assess your surroundings. Are people staring at you?

OUTDOORS

You have no bus pass, vehicle or cab fare. Enjoy your walk of shame.

NO

Perform circus tricks for your captive audience at the bus stop until they a) applaud your talent and give you the appropriate amount of money, or b) pay you to stop.

Drive away with dignity.

Feel free to laugh at the lost and hungover people without cars.

NO

Do you have your money, wallet and keys?

YES

NO

Look for your car.

Can you fi nd it?

Nice job! Go evaluate the party damages.

YES

YES

INDOORS

NO

Do you remember what you did last night?

Do you know where you are?

Are you indoors or outdoors?

Are you at home?

SAR AH WRIGHT Design Editor

How to survive your graduation party blackout

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elebrating a college graduation is typically a family affair. More than likely, your immediate or extended family has contributed fi nancially to your education, offered moral support during tough times and is now proud to see you accomplish one of your goals. Chances are, however, you haven’t thought of how you’d like to celebrate, so consider these family-friendly suggestions based on your mood.

MOOD: ADVENTUROUS Suggestion: Take a hike No, it’s not another tuition hike, cost-of-housing hike or even the parking fee hike that you just narrowly escaped. Instead, going on a grueling, albeit scenic, hike is an awesome, physical way to acknowledge your hard work and conclude your career with something memorable. Of course, if your family celebration is going to include your elderly grandparents or your cousin who is recovering from a knee injury, you’ll need to rethink this option.

MOOD: RELAXED Suggestion: Simple luncheon

A sit-down graduation luncheon sounds like a lot of work, but if a graduation celebration hasn’t even crossed your mind, this option is easy to throw together. Keep food simple – think deli sandwiches that guests can assemble themselves. Arrange a selection of breads, fresh deli meats, cheeses and other sandwich fi xings, supplemented with salads, fruits and healthy snack items.

If you’re willing to invest a few more minutes, cooking a few batches of pasta primavera is another entrée option.

MOOD: TRADITIONAL Suggestion: Restaurant dinner Celebrating graduation by going out to dinner is the classic method, but be sure to make your reservations in advance, especially if you’re going to have a large party.

MOOD: SENTIMENTAL Suggestion: Get-together with friends If you have a tight-knit circle of friends, graduation may be one of the last opportunities you’ll have to be together as a group.

Celebrate the occasion by inviting

your friends and their families to your home for drinks, a meal and a PowerPoint slideshow of your favorite memories together.

MOOD: BUMMED TO LEAVE THE ISLANDS

Suggestion: Beach barbecue If you’re leaving Hawai‘i to move back home to Colorado or because you’re going to make your dreams come true in L ondon, then you’ll certainly miss the islands’ warm, beachy weather. Grab your friends and family and head to your favorite beach park to grill up some grindz and take in a final swim or surf session.

MOOD: EXHAUSTED

Suggestion: Celebrate later There’s no reason you have to celebrate your graduation immediately. Take some time to catch up on sleep, wash those dishes, do a few loads of laundry and, most importantly, return those stacks of library books to Hamilton.

Once you’ve got your personal and home life organized, then you’ll be in a much better place to start planning an event to mark your graduation.

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o it is the ďŹ rst time you have been home in months, maybe even years, and you still have that special someone back ack home.

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TAYLOR GARDNER Opinions Editor

o you’ve graduated college and are taking the next big step in life: starting your career. It’s time to find a job in this tough economy.

But the worst part? Hundreds of recent college graduates, just like you, are entering the workplace hungry to find that exact same job you are seeking. Your impressive résumé you worked so hard to build all throughout college?

Bad news: there are hundreds of résumés that could pass as near replicas of your own.

Other people have the same GPA, were involved in similar extra-curriculars and clubs, and graduated from universities with similar rankings to your own. But luckily, you don’t get a job offer based solely on your résumé.

There is a step in the job search process that allows you to show how you are different than the others: the interview.

The interview is your chance to prove that you are better (or worse, if it goes poorly) than every other person who matches your résumé.

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DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Pulling off a successful interview begins before an employer even asks you a single question. I cannot stress how important it is to research the company, as well as the speciďŹ c position you are applying for. Look into what the corporate atmosphere is like. Has it been in the news recently? You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to know every single detail about the company, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in with a completely blank mind because the interviewer will view it as a sign you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in working for that company.

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What to wear to an interview also requires a bit of research. You want to mirror the required dress code of wherever it is you are applying or be slightly overdressed.

If you are unsure of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical dress policy, search online. There are industry-speciďŹ c forums dedicated solely to this topic. Men, they can help you to decide the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tie or no tieâ&#x20AC;? debate, although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always safer to wear a tie. If you cannot ďŹ gure out what to wear, remember that it is always better to be overdressed than underdressed for an interview.

HAVE ANSWERS READY Typically, the interviewer will ask two types of questions: either â&#x20AC;&#x153;technicalâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;ďŹ tâ&#x20AC;? questions. The technical questions will be speciďŹ c to the job, and may require prior research on your part to be fully prepared. At the time of the interview, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll either know these or you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t (the difference between a job and no job).

The ďŹ t questions are where the real â&#x20AC;&#x153;youâ&#x20AC;? can shine. These are the open-ended questions like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why do you want to work in this ďŹ eld?â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is one of your strengths and one of your weaknesses?â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have a general idea of what your answers to these questions will be so that, again, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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TREAT IT LIKE A CONVERSATION So how should you behave during the interview? Maintain eye contact, as this implies conďŹ dence. Speak with a purpose, not to be heard. Treat the interview less like an interrogation and more like a conversation. Just as in regular conversation, nobody likes the person who rambles on and nobody likes the person who gives short, abrupt answers.

READ YOUR INTERVIEWER The most important thing you can do during an interview is to actively gauge your interviewer. Try to understand how his or her mind works and what it is he or she wants from you. If your interviewer is lighthearted and casual, show some life yourself and engage. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to joke if it seems appropriate, but be ready to follow that with a serious response. Once, after I bombed a few technical ďŹ nance questions, the female interviewing me asked me what one of my weaknesses is. I laughingly told her that women obviously make me too nervous to answer those math questions. It made her laugh; I was able to recover my nerves, answer the question seriously, and the rest of the interview went great.

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he University of Hawai‘i’s men’s basketball team (2-4) is looking to alter its course.

Since opening the season with a win over Cal State Northridge on national television, the Rainbow Warriors have fallen into an early-season slump. Luckily for the ’Bows, a change of pace is in store this week.

On Friday, Hawai‘i will be traveling to Kona on the Big Island to face off against the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo.

“It’s a good thing, playing in front of the fans over there. [It will be their] first time seeing us

playing live instead of watching us on TV,” freshman guard Shaquille Stokes said.

The Vulcans (4-1) will be led by 6 -foot-4-inch junior Terrell Mack. The guard/forward currently leads the team with 15.0 points per game and is second in rebounds (6.0 RPG) and assists (1.8 APG).

Following their trip to Kona, the Rainbow Warriors will immediately travel to another neighbor island for their next game. Two days after their bout with UH Hilo, the ’Bows will match up against North Carolina A&T (44) – this time on Maui.

“As a team playing on the islands, even though it’s not here

on O‘ahu, we still look at it as our home,” junior forward Joston Thomas said.

Though the game is technically being played at a neutral site, the Rainbow Warriors will enjoy the closest thing to homecourt advantage. Not only will they have the full support of the population of Maui’s UH fans, but they will also benefit from their opponent’s tendency to struggle away from home.

The Aggies have amassed a 1-4 record on the road and have yet to play any farther away than Omaha, Neb. With the NC A&T’s road struggles, a 12-hour flight, and the distractions that come with playing in Hawai‘i, there is a good chance that UH will be able to take advantage of an overwhelmed opponent.

As for the Rainbow Warriors, they need to use these two games to turn their season around. Losses to Eastern Washington, Pepperdine and Pacific have sent UH in reverse.

“We have to start playing better and fi guring things out, and it’s got to come quick,” senior guard Zane Johnson said.

This pair of games could turn out to be crucial for the team’s momentum, as success against UH Hilo and NC A&T would pay dividends in the upcoming Diamond Head Classic.

“These two wins are very key.

No matter how much we win by – two or 10 or more – we’ve got to get these wins and get these guys going,” Stokes said.

Competition will be tough this year in a field that features undefeated Kansas State (6 0), No. 8 Xavier (7- 0) and UH’s first-round matchup, Auburn (4 1). The ’Bows will need all the momentum they can get if they hope to make a Cinderella run at winning the tournament. Hopefully for UH, a small trip across the Pacific can turn the tide of their season.

Why do we need the Renovation & Expansion?

Campus Center is over 30 years old and has not gone through major renovations to replace equipment and repair for the building: • To create access to recreational facilities and programming on upper campus • To meet the demand for more study spaces and areas to gather • To upgrade technology, equipment, energy-efficient lighting systems, etc.

• To meet student demand for a better student union • To create a community where student organizations can network and partner together to meet student needs

What do we get out of this Campus Center Renovation & Expansion Project?

Convenient access to recreational facilities with extended evening and weekend hours: • Showers and lockers • Weight training and cardio equipment • Multi-purpose gyms and studios

• Brand new areas for more programming (e.g. concerts, performances, intramural sports) • Late night café & juice bar • More study areas and lounges • Greater variety of food choices • New and improved facilities (e.g. computer labs, bathrooms, meeting rooms, etc.)

When will the Recreational Center be built and how long will it take?

Construction began at the end of summer 2010 and will last for about 24 months.

How is the Recreational Center being financed?

The financing of the Rec Center is coming from a combination of Capital Improvement Monies from the state and revenue bonds financed through student activity fees.

Will I have to pay to use the Recreational Center?

If you are a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa fee-paying student, your membership is inclusive of the Campus Center operations fee. Membership for others will be available.

Why build the Recreational Center when the economy is bad?

What will happen to the historic buildings at the Engineering Quad?

We are able to build the Rec Center because the funding source is separate from the university’s operating budget.

Th is project will actually help the economy by providing jobs. In addition, once the building is constructed, we anticipate more student employee positions.

Two of the Engineering Quad buildings will be preserved; the Ka Leo and Duplicating Services buildings. These buildings will be part of the Recreational Center and function as multipurpose rooms.

Did you know that the Recreational Center will be a student-driven center?

Like the Campus Center Board, a student organization that governs the Campus Center, the Recreational Center will also be governed by students.

How will the building of the Recreational Center affect the landscape?

As much of the existing, including historical, landscape as possible will be preserved. Trees and plants that can be preserved will remain and those that can be relocated will be relocated either on site or somewhere on campus. Unfortunately, the Ficus benjamina tree or Weeping Fig was in the center of the Recreational Center footprint and was too large to relocate. The Ficus benjamina has been propagated. The monkey pod tree at the Campus Center will be preserved.

Will the Recreational Center be a “green” building?

Sustainability is one of the priorities for this project. Such efforts that will be included in the building of the Rec Center are: • Use of storm water for irrigation • Use of natural ventilation • Maximizing natural lights • Use of four modes of air circulation: from natural air to air conditioning • Rooftops being prepared for green roofs • Use of energy-efficient light fi xtures and equipments • Use of light sensors and sprinklers with rain sensors • Upgrading and centralizing the HVac system • Use of tinted glass to prevent overheating

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JEREMY NIT TA Staff Writer

resh off their first road trip of the season, the Rainbow Wahine are ready to play in their home arena.

After a long road trip to the East Coast to play Army and Columbia, the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bows were able to secure a much-needed victory against Columbia after a tough loss to Army. Nevertheless, Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i is grateful for the opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, I think it was just a great experience for our team to go across to the East Coast, and participate in games against Army and Columbia,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore guard Kanisha Bello. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I just think that on that trip we got close as a team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just being able to go on a trip for a week and hang out together and play good basketball.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We deďŹ nitely had a tough loss against Army,â&#x20AC;? said senior guard and team captain Courtney Gaddis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we learned a lot from our mistakes. I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to take our win from Columbia and use it as momentum for these next upcoming three games.â&#x20AC;?

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The Rainbow Wahine return to action after a 15-day layoff.

Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i sports a frustrating record of 2-7. The team acknowledged it has learned some important lessons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chemistry,â&#x20AC;? said Bello. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all comes down to being able to play as a group. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what playing a team sport is about: being able to

play with chemistry on the court.

As the season goes along, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get more chemistry with all the players on the team.â&#x20AC;?

Gaddis agreed with Bello. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that along with chemistry comes a lot of trust,â&#x20AC;? said Gad-

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Aries (March 21-April 19) – Today is a 7 – Go over your lists again. Postpone travel and spending, if you can.

Simple tasks, done one at a time, get you farther along than you expected.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) – Today is a 9 – When you’ve got it, you’ve got it. No need to flaunt it. Put some effort into the betterment of others, and it benefits you first.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Today is a 9 – The early bird does get the worm.

Unexpected opportunities show up. Listen to one who speaks wisely. Career is easier than romance now.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Today is a 7 – It’s not just about what’s logical. Consider the emotional factors, and what other people want.

Gather information without deciding. Speak later.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) – Today is an 8 – Optimism will carry you far today. There really isn’t any cheese down the moody tunnel. Take advantage of your bursts of energy to get things done.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) – Today is a 6 – You may be under some pressure now.

There’s a beautiful view at the top of this climb. Keep your eyes on the ledges above. Hold firm but not too tight. Passions stir.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) – Today is a 7 – You’re ready for growth and expansion.

Consider which direction.

Meditate on the course to take. Find the information that will shift things.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) – Today is an 8 – Face to face negotiations can be quite profitable. You have everything you need to create win-win situations. Think big, and keep it private for now.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) – Today is an 8 – Physical exertion lifts your spirits. Find a way to go play today. Hold off on a radical suggestion ... it’s not time yet. Lively discussion ensues.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Today is a 7 – Be careful not to let your emotions get in the way. Your friends are really there for you.

Use newfound strength to carry on.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) – Today is a 6 – Identify the major barrier. Accept constructive criticism. There’s always something new to learn from the experience.

Take time for meditation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) – Today is an 8 – Use creative tactics and a glue stick, if necessary. Clean up after yourself. Keep a little out for yourself, and make up packages. Enjoy a quiet night.

Congratulations Graduates!

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