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A walk through the Obamas’ life A campaign to display First Family memorabilia locally MASON HIGA STAFF WRITER

President Barack Obama and his family could soon be the subject of a new museum located in Hawai‘i. Jerome Ford, an appraiser at Items of Value, Inc, is leading a campaign to establish such a museum, which would feature a diverse range of gifts given to the First Family. “This is aimed not only at entertainment, but [should show] by the end of the visit how much the Obamas, especially Barack Obama, [have] been loved around the world,” Ford said in an email interview. “The visitor should leave with a greater appreciation of the creativity of human beings.” FORD’S VISION

Ford envisions visitors of the museum taking a walk similar to trails in jungles and botanical gardens amid displays of the First Family. “My initial feeling is that a small museum can create intrigue by organizing items of varying sizes in small rooms that are not arranged linearly,” Ford said. A greater variety of exhibits in terms of type, size and color would

emerge as visitors continue their walk through the museum, said Ford. Each exhibit would be accompanied by a short tag denoting where the item was created in addition to a name and photo of the creators. While portraits are a staple of museums, Ford wants to feature artwork from around the world. Ford has seen a diverse range of gifts, including sculptures of President Barack Obama made of pipe cleaners, clothing and jewelry given to First Lady Michelle Obama, artwork made by pre-teens from around the world, items made from native materials in the arctic and desert regions and work centered on themes such as freedom and peace. “[The] major intents of the museum would be to create a sense of [wonder] at the creativity of [people], the enormous variety of art that is made and the hopes … that people related to Obama,” Ford said.

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Ford believes the museum will be best situated on an island other than O‘ahu.

the Universiry of Hawai‘ i Economic Research Organization (UHERO), in an email. However, he said that it is important to continually build upon the visitor industry’s infrastructure, which

PLANNING

Ford has considered constructing the museum near an airport on one of the Hawaiian Islands, so that the museum can be accessible by a taxi or shuttle bus.

A museum in Hawai‘ i is just a small part of the visitor experience and is unlikely to have a signiﬁcant impact on Hawai‘ i’s economy. – CARL BONHAM DIRECTOR, UHERO

IMPACT

“A museum in Hawai‘i is just a small part of the visitor experience and is unlikely to have a signiﬁcant impact on Hawai‘i’s economy,” said Carl Bonham, executive director of

includes new accommodations and attractions such as museums. “[It’s] part of competing internationally for visitors and their spending,” Bonham said.

The funding for the museum would come from donations from individuals and corporations. However, Ford encourages individuals to write to their congres-

sional representatives in support of this museum and get involved with the campaign so that the museum can become a reality. “Involving [people from Hawai‘ i] in the planning process could be a great morale booster,” Ford said. “I would like to see the idea spread around and see what creative planning [people from Hawai‘ i] can do as to where they think a museum would be best suited [and] their reasons for it.” Ford compared this campaign to a political one, saying that people from Hawai‘ i need to become aware of the idea, then support it to make the museum happen. What do you think? Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii

Controversy over academic program review KEVIN HARRISON STAFF WRITER

Controversy has sparked over a new proposed policy for the University of Hawai‘i system that involves reviewing small academic programs that produce low numbers of graduates. “Some programs will never have a large number, so do they have to justify their existence year after year?” Marguerite Butler, vice chair of the faculty senate executive committee, said. The faculty senate passed a resolution against the policy, stating that it is redundant given the reviews that already take place and that this is a matter that should not be handled by administration, but rather individual campuses and faculty. Risa Dickson, UH vice president for academic affairs and drafter of the policy, said that the purpose of

the policy is not to eliminate small programs, but instead to review those programs and see if they need help. “There are nine other campuses, and Mānoa sometimes forgets that; just because Mānoa has a policy doesn’t mean the system shouldn’t have a policy,” Dickson said in a phone interview. UH ADMINISTRATION

Controversy over this issue began earlier this year when the Hawai‘ i Legislature had on its ﬂoor a bill that wanted to cut small degree programs completely. Butler said much of the public testimony given on the bill was in opposition to it. Dickson said she personally came out against it. Dickson said this proposed policy is more like a procedure and it is similar to procedures that already that place at UH Mānoa.

The policy states that programs that produce less than 10 graduates on average over three years for undergraduate programs and three or fewer graduate degrees on average over ﬁve years. Dickson said to her knowledge, a way to gauge the health of a university and its academic programs is how long it takes students to get through a program. She said that if a program has 150 students enrolled, but only four graduate per year, there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Dickson said the review will likely be done by the program’s department and will look at what the program needs to succeed and if necessary, a program will be terminated or merged with another one. “Is it a new program that isn’t growing? Is it dying and we need to rethink? Is it a department that needs resources?” she said.

Another concern about small degree programs was raised by the UH Board of Regents (BOR) about the funding of these programs and whether or not funds are being distributed appropriately. “The Board’s concern would be if there are a whole lot of small programs that appear mission critical and if there is a shortage of money, why do we continue these programs?” said Randy Moore, BOR chairman, in a phone interview. Moore said the BOR is not directly involved in the systemwide policy, but rather is trying to understand the context of these programs and their relevance to the university. “Small programs are there because they’re mission sensitive and not because it’s an arbitrary subject ﬁlled with longtime professors,” he said. Dickson said she hopes people

read the policy and she welcomes feedback on it. CAMPUS CONCERNS

Butler said the faculty senate came out against the policy because the faculty was not consulted during its formation. Dickson said this is because the policy was drafted during the summer while faculty were away. She pointed out that on a report, many of the programs that fall under the criteria of small programs are from the sciences. She said the review of programs is the duty of the faculty and should not come from the UH system. Butler said the number of graduates a program produces should not be the indicator of the success of the program, but rather the quality of the graduates. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Are online classes worth it? UH hopes to increase the number of hybrid courses KEVIN HARRISON STAFF WRITER

A steadily increasing number of students are opting for more ﬂexible online classes at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Outreach College. A report about the enrollment of the courses, which is compiled every two to three years, found a sharp rise in the number of students enrolled in online courses from Summer 2012 to Spring 2013, in comparison to the past few years. According to the report, most online courses are hybrids, meaning the students are required

classroom setting as they do in an online one. He also said saving money was not the goal with online classes as they were created as a result of student demand. OUTREACH’S OUTREACH

Chismar said an advantage to taking an online course is the amount of ﬂexibility that comes with it. He said that many students work and online classes allow them to do their school work without having to come to campus. “In nursing, for example, most of the students are working professionals and it would be very difﬁ-

Many students struggle, but if they can get through it, they develop valuable independent study skills. FILE PHOTO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

- STEVEN GIN PH.D. STUDENT, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

to attend some sessions on the Mānoa campus. “Given the continually growing student demand, I expect the number of online courses offered by UH Mānoa to continue to grow,” said William Chismar, dean of UH Mānoa’s Outreach College, in an email. At the time the report was taken, 6,672 students were enrolled in online courses; 90 percent of them were registered as degree seeking students. He said Outreach College begun the process of compiling a new report. Chismar said that even though these courses are online, they do not save UH money and faculty are paid the same for a traditional

cult for them to attend classes on campus,” Chismar said. However, not all students opt in for Outreach College classes because it is convenient. Monique DeLara, a freshman at UH Mānoa, recently took two online classes: Music 170 at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) and Special Education 304 at UH Mānoa. “It made my schedule more free; I didn’t have to be at school for a long time, however it is really easy to fall behind in online classes,” DeLara said. She said she likes the idea of having a more ﬂexible schedule, but it is easier to pay attention in a traditional learning environment. DeLara also said if someone were to take an online class, they should

Many online Outreach College courses include a classroom component.

make sure they do not fall behind in their work and to build a better relationship with the instructor. According to the report, the Colleges of Social Sciences and Education account for the most enrollment in online courses, even though they do not lead in enrollment in online degree and certiﬁcate programs. The report also said that the Shidler College of Business, the School of Nursing and the College of Education account for 87 percent of enrollment in online degree and certiﬁcate programs. TEACHING AN ONLINE COURSE

Steven Gin, a Ph.D. student in the UH Mānoa English department, is teaching an online English 100

course in Spring 2016. His course was designed to be online since he is no longer on O‘ahu and that an online course allowed him to continue teaching. He said the two greatest difﬁculties for 100-level students in an online class are developing strong self-discipline to get their work done and having the courage to ask for help. “Many students struggle, but if they can get through it, they develop valuable independent study skills,” Gin said in an email. Gin said a difﬁculty with teaching an online class is there is a greater chance for misunderstanding and it is harder for him to realize when his students do not understand.

However, he also said his students have used online discussions productively to enhance the learning experience. “Times are changing ... and I like to think I am approximating that environment as much as possible for my students,” Gin said. He also said that while student grades between online classes and traditional ones are roughly the same, he noticed more people drop out of online courses than traditional ones. “One thing I want to stress is that online education — when done well — does not take any less time for either the teacher or the students,” Gin said. What do you think? Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii

Malfunctioning fire alarm causes concern NICOLE TAM STAFF WRITER

On the evening of Nov. 24, fire alarms sounded in Kuykendall Hall, but the Department of Public Safety (DPS) was unaware of the incident. “My greater concern is why there is no notification to DPS when the alarms sound ‘anywhere’? Shouldn't those alarms alert them automatically?” said Renee Richardson, media specialist for Information Technology Services at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, in an email. The Kuykendall Hall fire alarms activated several times in the month of November and it was discovered that the cause was a malfunction on second-floor module monitors, which are part of the fire alarm system. The modules have

been replaced, according to Mike Merrell, fire safety officer for the UH Mānoa Fire Safety Program. “There are no fire alarm systems, on island, that are connected directly to the Honolulu Fire Department,” he said in an email.

My greater concern is why there is no notiﬁcation to DPS when the alarms sound ‘anywhere’?” – RENEE RICHARDSON MEDIA SPECIALIST, ITS

DPS recommends that when ﬁre emergencies occur, to call the ﬁre department and then follow up with

campus security. DPS also works with the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) in ﬁre cases and assists in evacuation and resetting the alarm panels when it is safe to do so.

The most recent ﬁre alarm construction done on campus was the replacement of ﬁre alarms for the Institute of Astronomy, about $580,000 for 60,000 square feet area within several buildings, funded by

KEEPING IT IN CHECK

Checks on alarms are done throughout spring, summer and winter breaks since there are not enough staff members to conduct these tests throughout the academic year. “Our first priority is health and safety. Fire and fire safety is priority,” said Steve Meder, interim associate vice chancellor at UH Mānoa’s Office of Planning and Facilities (OPF), in a phone interview. Between the OPF, DPS and FSP, each department is responsible for the setup, installment, and maintenance of the fire systems campus wide.

the 2013- to- 2015 ﬁscal budget. The next ﬁre alarm testing will be sometime during December. Locations are to be determined. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Fifty shades of sex ed Parents say it’s too sexual, but they should rethink DANIEL MURATA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Hawai‘ i public schools will be required to offer sex education classes starting in 2016. JORDAN CLAYBAUGH STAFF WRITER

Major controversy arose in August 2014 when the San Francisco Fremont Uniﬁed School District announced that they would be adopting a new freshman health textbook, McGrawHill’s “Your Health Today.” The book includes topics from anatomy to disease, and of course, sex. However, ﬂipping through the text left some parents concerned. The new textbook details several controversial topics in its sexual health chapter, including sexting, sex toys and sex games. What really got parents hot and bothered? The McGraw-Hill textbook reads, “[One] kind of sex game is bondage and discipline, in which restriction of movement or sensory

deprivation is employed for sexual enjoyment.” At a glance, this may seem too racy for high school freshmen. But

A SEXUALIZED ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

Let’s not pretend that high schoolers are unaware of the hit

It is the duty of health curriculum to address what kids are seeing today, in a straightforward, informative manner. with input from the highly sexualized media and entertainment industry, teens today are not the same as teens of the 20th century. While many parents are furious with Fremont schools, the district is not wrong to provide this information to high school freshmen in a safe, informative space.

movie, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Racking up major box ofﬁce sales, the sexy “bondage bonanza” ﬁlm was ranked Universal’s highest selling R-rated movie of all time. Despite its R rating, odds are some high schoolers know it exists through Internet sources and have seen clips or the full movie.

Kimberlee Speakman Opinions Editor

Forty years ago, this was not an issue. However, it is only fair (and expected) that sex ed follows up with what is being shown to students everywhere, whether parents like it or not. It is the duty of health curriculum to address what kids are seeing today, in a straightforward, informative manner. Following the passage describing bondage, the McGraw-Hill textbook reads, “Most sex games are safe and harmless, but partners need to openly discuss and agree beforehand on what they are comfortable doing.” Slate writer Amanda Marcotte had a point when she said, “‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ is doing plenty to teach young people that bondage exists, but it’s up to responsible educators to tell them not to do that unless they like it.”

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bodies and what they want. “Telling kids, ‘You should only have sex if everyone involved is having fun,’ is a straightforward and easy lesson,” Amanda Marcotte said in her article. “It’s a far better strategy than what happens when you ignore the pleasure component, and discourse about consent devolves into pointless and tedious debates over how far a man can push a woman who isn’t into it before it becomes legally actionable.” While many parents are concerned about the fact the the text highlights some controversial topics in sex, it caters to the evolving generation of teens, letting them know that their relationships should make them feel good, instead of being pressured, guilttripped or feeling like sex should happen at a certain time.

THE DIGITAL AGE

We have welcomed the digital age with open arms, and young teens have followed suit. As Internet use and social media continues to rise in popularity, sex ed curriculum developers should keep in mind what students may see on their smartphones and the internet. While the act of sexting was not discussed among sex ed classes that our parents took, it is a relevant part of sexual culture today. It is important for students to learn about these things and their repercussions in a safe space, so that they can make informed decisions when put in such situations. EMPOWERING GIRLS AND TEENS

Many parents are concerned about the fact that Your Health Today addresses pleasure in sex. However, doing so puts girls in charge of their

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TEEN INTERNET USE

use the Internet daily

CELL PHONE ACCESS (Of children ages 13-17)

have access to a cell phone

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Why don’t we consider Hawai‘ i the mainland? KHAN MEYER INTERN

The term “mainland” should be used locally, instead of used synonymously with the continental United States. A step toward considering Hawai‘i as the mainland is to buy local food to keep money and food production within the state to beneﬁt the island economy and sustainability. On an individual scale, buying local means giving back to the community. DON’T RELY ON THE GOVERNMENT

According to the Office of Planning Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism’s Increased Food Security and Food Self-Sufficiency Strategy, “About 85-90 percent of Hawai‘i’s food is imported, which makes it particularly vulnerable to natural disasters and global event that might disrupt shipping and the food supply.” These government offices have acknowledged the problem of dependency on foreign sources, but

supermarkets still sell mostly overseas goods. However, it is up to the individual who buys and eats food in Hawai‘i to solve the problem of food sufﬁciency. The food dependency epidemic stems from capitalism. The consumer wants the cheapest product,

State government funding for local agriculture is small. In a statement from “Can Hawaii Feed Itself?” Dean Okimoto of Nalo Farms said, “Do you know what the percentage of the state budget the Department of Agriculture gets? It’s 0.7 percent – not even 1 percent. Somebody

Food security has to do with farming. If the farmers can make money, farmers will farm.

time ago, food security has to do with farming. If the farmers can make money, farmers will farm,” said president Richard Ha of Hamakua Springs Country Farms in “Can Hawaii Feed Itself.” If consumers bought more locally, local farmers would have incentive to produce more goods. By investing in local products, we are contributing to the expansion of local farms in the future. GLOBAL EFFECTS OF BUYING LOCAL

– RICHARD HA HAMAKUA SPRINGS COUNTRY FARMS PRESIDENT

so that is what the seller puts forth. This form of trade is bountiful in the pockets of corporate businessmen of “the mainland.” However, local consumers suffer with grocery stores ﬁlled with imported, derelict value products as opposed to locally farmed goods that are better tasting, fresher and good for the local economy. It is critical for Hawai‘i consumers to spend on local food because the government doesn’t.

recently told me that, in the 1960s and 1970s, it was about 15 percent.” To Okimoto and others, the decrease highlights meager efforts in the state legislature for local agriculture. Fortunately, consumers may turn the industry around. KEEPING MONEY IN STATE

We need to consider buying local regularly so farmers may prosper. “That’s something I learned a long

Consider how important it is to buy local. “Agriculture is the largest interface between humans and the environment; it will make us or break us,” biologist Don Heacock said in the ﬁlm “ĀINA: That Which Feeds Us.” Heacock highlights agriculture because of global climate change. The environment is changing, and much of the change is the reult of how humans produce and distribute agriculture. When people invest in local agriculture, the world gets closer to a more locally sustainable

future. If Hawai‘ i can sustain itself, the rest of the world can too. “There’s already a movement,” said Lee Anne Wong, a local chef and community activist, about the food epidemic. “Already a call for food justice. Join the ﬁght.” We work, shop, spend our money, eat our food and at the end of the day, what have we given back to Hawai‘i? The engine of sustainability comes from the will of the people who sustain it. The potential for people to focus our energy to producing local products is considerable, but this can’t change while we are in competition with another “mainland.” Let’s give back and take less. Local agriculture wants to sustain Hawai‘ i. We should let it. Buy local.

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Where humanity lives, terror dies Why the US should accept Syrian refugees BRITTANY YADAO STAFF WRITER

As the holidays approach, we remember the simple joys of giving to those less fortunate than ourselves. Millions of Syrians are fleeing their war-torn country in hopes of finding refuge in Europe. Families are being torn apart, parents killed, children sold into slavery and boys forced to become ISIS soldiers- these are just a few examples of how ISIS uses terror as a tool. The attacks in Paris have left the world in mourning. As the leader in providing humanitarian aid, the U.S. has agreed to allow Syrian refugees into the country. However, the nation is split. Currently, 31 states do not allow refugees within their borders, for fear of subjecting its citizens to terrorist attacks. If we want to continue to have faith in humanity we must first show compassion towards those who wish to be seen and live as humans. REFUSAL TO GIVE AID PROMOTES FEAR

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) made a comment in the Hufﬁngton Post that highlights the hypocrisy and paranoia of state leaders who withhold aid: “There are a lot of Christians in Syria that have no place now. They’ll be either executed or imprisoned, either by Assad or by ISIS. We should focus our efforts as it relates to the refugees for the Christians that are

being slaughtered.” This type of discourse, that one group of people or religion is more trustworthy than the other, is the type of thinking that ISIS grew from. Bush’s response is unacceptable for an issue that affects men, women and children of different religions who are going through the same traumatic ordeals, and have the same needs and desires to be safe and free from the rampaging war in their country. THE US ROLE IN THE RISE OF ISIS

The wars in Iraq and Syria have stemmed in large part from the U.S.’s lack of intervention when ISIS was just a small group of hardened militants looking to continue the battle for power and control in Iraq. Exclusionary politics and authoritarian tendencies headed by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki extended into the failure to build an Iraq based on democracy and inclusivity, according to the Harvard Gazette. From his self-survivalist policies, stemmed an ethnic and sectarian divide between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. “The [U.S.] administration only was warned by everybody back in January,” said James Jeffrey, U.S. Ambassader to Iraq, in the PBS documentary “The Rise of ISIS.” “It actually announced that it was going to intensify its suport against ISIS with the Iraqi armed forces. And it did almost nothing.” According to the New York Times

IVOR PRICKETT / UN REFUGEE AGENCY 

According to the U.S. Department of State, the U.S.’s goal is to relocate at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2016.

article, “U.S. actions in Iraq fueled rise of a rebel,” the U.S. administration also hesitated in providing support to opposing groups in the Iraqi conﬂict. The unintended effect was the rise of ISIS and decline of the Iraqi army and government.

in handling conﬂict in the Middle East. If we allow the fear and hysteria promoted by ISIS and the media to control the decisions we make, then terror wins because they have successfully invaded hearts and minds, which is exactly what allows ISIS to thrive.

A BASIC RESPONSIBILITY

For this reason alone, the U.S. needs to take responsibility for the people displaced by this war as a result of our government’s mistakes

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

The media has already begun to shift focus from Paris to bargain Christmas gifts, which will

most likely end up as future donation-bin fodder. As we celebrate a holiday that is supposed to be about compassion and giving back, let’s not forget about those resilient souls ﬁghting for their basic human rights each and every day. The only way to ﬁght back against the ideology of hate and terror is to remind those affected by it that love and compassion exist.

SOCIAL COMMENTARY I never planned on graduating from college

My plan was to take only the knowledge I neeed to get by, then bust this joint

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DAN ELKAYAM MAJOR: Business Marketing CLASS: Junior

Traveling to another country to experience different cultures, languages and foods can be exciting. But living in a country halfway around the world can offer a unique perspective. Twenty-yearold marketing major Dan Elkayam knows both of these situations well. “I’m originally from Israel,” Elkayam said. “I moved to Maui when I was three, then I moved back to Israel and stayed from seventh grade until the end of sophomore year. It was kind of hard at ﬁrst — I made some good childhood friends — but then I came to another country and started over again. Israel was a lot different, but it’s not what people think. It’s very peaceful, and there’s a lot to do.” His hobbies include kite surﬁng and making music. He came to UH in pursuit of a mechanical engineering degree so that he could

continue his journey on the path of a professional kite surfer. “I come from a background of kite surfers, so I wanted to make kites,” he said. “But I discovered that it wasn’t for me, and I got into something that was there for my whole life, which was music. And that’s my main hobby today, though it’s not really a hobby, it’s something I want to do as a career.” Elkayam and his best friend, Matt Istvan, came together to work as a duo, dubbing themselves Wouphoria, after the term euphoria, a feeling of intense excitement or happiness. “When Matt and I play at a show, I want to look into the audience and see happy faces,” Elkayam said. “I want people to come back to our shows because they’ve had the time of their lives. I want them to feel their version of happiness, whatever that might be.” He chose to pursue a major in business marketing to further his knowledge and prepare himself for a career in music. He eventually wants to move away from Hawai‘ i and ﬂock toward what he calls “the scene” of a big continental American city. “My love for music has always been there, it was just not brought out in the right way,” he said. “But eventually something sparked and it’s changed me for the better. It’s

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made me creative; it’s opened my mind. If you asked me two to three years ago if I’d be doing what I’m doing today, I’d say no way. But knowing that I can achieve anything with hard work, that’s what keeps me going. And a dream, of course. You got to have a dream. That’s what starts everything.” Elkayam has heard the discouraging words that most up and coming musicians must face. Even he has, at some points, doubted himself and his work. But he suggests that aspiring artists should keep on chasing their dreams. “Don’t give up. Just because someone tells you one in a million make it, that doesn’t mean anything. A lot of famous artists were told the same thing. Just because you have a degree, just because you graduated from college, that doesn’t mean anything either,” Elkayam said. “There are plenty of people with college degrees that don’t have jobs. You have a shot just like anyone else. Maybe you don’t have the spark that some huge artists do, but you can build that spark with anything no matter where you come from. No one is perfect. With hard work, you really can achieve anything.”

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MANAGING EDITOR Brad Dell CHIEF COPY EDITOR Wesley Babcock ASSOC CHIEF COPY EDITOR Zebley Foster DESIGN EDITOR Joelyn Dalit ASSOC DESIGN EDITOR Elena Poritskaya NEWS EDITOR Courtney Teague ASSOC NEWS EDITOR Bianca Smallwood FEATURES EDITOR Ikaika Shiveley ASSOC FEATURES EDITOR Spencer Oshita

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OPINIONS EDITOR Kimberlee Speakman ASSOC OPINIONS EDITOR Irene Fang SPORTS EDITOR Drew Afualo ASSOC SPORTS EDITOR Zach Johnson

• CAFFEINE HEALTH • CAFFEINATED TEAS • STUDY FOODS AND DRINKS

• PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS • FAVORITE WORST NIGHTMARE

COMICS EDITOR Caleb Hartsﬁeld WEB EDITOR Alden Alayvilla ASSOC WEB EDITOR Alex Bitter PHOTO EDITOR Ken Reyes ASSOC PHOTO EDITOR Shane Grace ASSOC PHOTO EDITOR Reese Kato SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR Nicolyn Charlot ASSOC SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR

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• STUDY BUDDIES • SURVIVING GROUP PROJECTS J

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• HOLIDAYS • CREATIVE CHRISTMAS FOOD

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• PEOPLE OF MĀNOA

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Here we go again. Be this your first finals week in college or your last, it’s not going to be fun. This week will drain you, increase your caffeine intake, cause a few tears to be shed and make you regret every moment not spent studying this semester. However, despite the brutality of these five days, they will inevitably end. Whether they end in As, Cs or Fs is up to you, but they will be over nonetheless. When they are over, we will have three glorious weeks of holiday bliss. So, with those weeks in mind, let us tackle this one with gusto. Let us do what all students hate to do – study. If we can do that, if we can just get through this one awful week, we can look forward to the holiday season. What could be more relaxing than Facebook arguments about the politically correct way to express season’s greetings, avoiding conversation involving your uncle’s opinions on Donald Trump at the dinner table and worrying about the expense of holiday gifts? At least there is pie and isn’t homework. This Finals Issue of Ka Leo and our website feature plenty of articles to help you survive the horrors of finals week and make the most of winter break. The social aspects of finals week can be difficult to navigate, as study buddies can be blessings or curses, and group projects are usually just curses. Page 13 highlights some of the pros and cons of study buddies, and will help you handle your likely awful group project members. Another scary aspect of finals week is the oral presentation, so page 12 provides some tips and tricks for being less intimidated by public speaking. Most people face finals week with energy drinks or coffee in hand, but page 10 highlights a variety of caffeinated teas to serve as alternatives. For those of you already preparing for the holidays, page 14 recommends a variety of creative and delicious Christmas presents, and the various celebrations occurring at this time of year, which has information on holiday histories and traditions.

Just because someone tells you one in a million make it, that doesn’t mean anything. A lot of famous artists were told the same thing.

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NEED A BOOST? TAKE A TEA BREAK

BLACK

Look out for:

a spicy tea with notes of cinnamon and cardamom – a holiday favorite.

Earl gray: a muted, earthy tea with

notes of citrus; it is often served with breakfast. A less well-known version, Lady Gray, is less pungent than its counterpart with the addition of cornﬂower, lemon and Seville orange.

Rooibos:

’Tis the season – for ﬁnals, that is. If you’ve been hitting the books too hard at the last minute and ﬁnd yourself restless, anxious or still half ha lf-asl asle e from that all-nighter you just pulled, half-asleep you mig might be tempted to grab a cup of coffee.

OOLONG

Black teas can be the most caffeinated d off all four tea types and can have up to the same amount of caffeine as coffee. Also like coffee, black tea has a stronger and more robust ﬂavor and goes well with milk and sugar.

Chai:

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a mild-ﬂavored black tea with a lower caffeine level that is delicious when paired with honey or vanilla; also known as “red tea.”

Instead, do your body a favor and pick up some teas next time you’re on an errand run. Not only do teas tend to have a gentler effect on your body than coffee, tea clears toxins from your system and can either soothe or awaken you, depending on the type you choose. So quit wallowing in that extra-long Starbucks line, because we’ve got some reme-teas.

GREEN

l h h secOolong teas, iin most cases, have the ond highest caffeine level of all tea types. A tea that holds a special place in Chinese culture, oolong has a milder taste than black tea and comes in many variations. Oolong teas are versatile – they can be blended with anything from fruit extracts to other types of teas. Depending on the blend, they tend to be better with sugar. However, as with black tea blends, milk is a good addition.

WHITE

Green teas have the greatest concentration of antioxidants and have the second lowest caffeine level. This type of tea is good for the metabolism and digestive system. Like white teas, the leaves are left untreated, except they are heated to develop the earthy ﬂavor. Because of its low caffeine level, green tea is also a good choice for relaxation and pairs well with sugar, but not milk.

hi h h lowest l ff i White teas have the caffeine amount and a very delicate ﬂavor because the tea leaves are picked and dried and receive no other heating treatments. White teas tend to be blended with fruits because the leaves are naturally sweet. These teas are a soothing choice and contain lots of antioxidants because the integrity of the leaf is well preserved. White tea goes best with sugar, not milk.

Look out for:

Blends with chai:

The simple taste of oolong pairs well with the spicy taste of chai.

Fruit enhancers:

Oolong has a fruity ﬂavoring with smoky or toasted undertones. When combined with coconut, peach or even orchid, it can be the right mix of bold ﬂavoring.

Matcha: The latest health craze, matcha

Look out for:

Chamomile:

is a ﬁne powder made from whole green tea leaves that have been ground up. Matcha has the most health beneﬁts of any tea and can be added to baking recipes and smoothies, or served on its own hot or cold with water or milk.

Although some are made strictly with chamomile ﬂowers, many are blended with white teas for a smoother taste. Chamomile tea is used at bedtime or to soothe a sore throat.

These refreshing ﬂavors pair well with the earthy notes of green tea.

Each of these light and sweet ﬂavors pair well with the subtle ﬂavor of white tea.

Mint or citrus blends:

Peach, açai or lavender flavors:

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SNACK, BRAIN, ACTION

WHAT’S GOOD? ✓ Peanut butter and jelly sandwich Peanut butter has fat and protein to help you stay full and while slowing down digestion, jelly and bread have carbohydrates the brain needs while studying. You can replace peanut butter with almond or another nut butter.

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Peanut butter is a source of Vitamin E, which supports the immune system. NICOLE TAM STAFF WRITER

Staying focused and awake while studying for exams is important, and consuming food and drinks can be a great way to maintain alertness. Maria Stewart, associate professor for Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences at UH Mānoa, explains how to enhance your next study session: “The brain needs glucose, which is a simple sugar for optimal performance, and snacks will keep blood sugar levels at a place that can provide for more optimal brain function,” Stewart said. “If you’re hungry and trying to study, you aren’t going to focus, especially if

students are pulling all nighters.” The key is to not skip meals and to have snacks while studying. Eat snacks and meals with a mixture of carbohydrates, protein and fat. A moderate amount of sugar will keep your blood sugar at a level that can beneﬁt brain performance. Carbohydrates absorb quickly into the body, causing one to feel tired and hungry shortly afterwards. Only eating carbohydrates, or eating too many, won’t help you study. However, if you combine them with other foods that include proteins and fats you will have a balanced diet to help get you through exams.

✓ Bagel with cream cheese Although cream cheese does not as have as much protein as peanut butter, it does have some. The bagel will provide you with fat and carbohydrates.

WATCH OUT X Candy Avoid candy like skittles. When you consume too much sugar, you could enter a sugar rush followed by a sugar crash.

X Caffeinated and energy drinks Caffeine and energy drinks are tempting to drink to stay awake. However, some of these drinks have stimulants, which can elevate heart rate and blood pressure. For those who don’t consume caffeine regularly, these have unwanted side effects such as a faster heart rate and nervousness. For those who cannot go without caffeine, moderate amounts are recommended.

✓ Egg with toast Eggs have protein and fat, while bread has carbohydrates.

✓ Water Water is the best liquid for constant consumption because it doesn’t have any calories. People sometimes forget how much sugar is in fruit juices and smoothies.

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DR. STEWART’S SUGGESTED STUDY MEAL PLAN DINNER Don’t overeat; eat a meal that makes you feel satisfied.

TWO TO THREE HOURS AFTER DINNER Have a snack like trail mix; it’s a power food since there are proteins from nuts and sugar from fruits. Another great snack is a banana with peanut butter or Nutella.

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Conquering that dreaded speech KEVIN HARRISON /STAFF WRITER

All of us at one point or another have had to give a speech or oral presentation in front of a group of people. Some people can breeze right through, and others cringe at the thought of practicing in front of a mirror. Whichever category you fall into, here are some public speaking tips to help you get through that oral presentation:

CAN YOU REPEAT THAT?

HOOK YOUR AUDIENCE

TAKE YOUR GLASSES OFF

AVOID TECHNICAL JARGON

Many presentations will have a question portion at the end. Should you encounter a question you can’t answer, ask the person to expand on his or question, even if you do understand it. This gives you extra time to come up with an answer.

A good public speaker knows how to command a room and get people interested from the get-go. You should try and come up with a hook to get your audience’s attention and interest immediately. A good way to do this is to try and evoke an emotion or reaction from the crowd like laughter, shock or sadness.

If you wear glasses and have stage fright, take your glasses off and you won’t be able to see the entire audience. Fewer people to present in front of means less stress.

Unless you’re presenting to an audience familiar with your topic, do your best to avoid technical details and terminology. Tailor your terminology as if you’re explaining it to a high school class: not too dumbed down, but simple enough to get your point across.

RECORD YOURSELF

CONNECT WITH YOUR TOPIC

IT’S NOT A LECTURE

DRESS TO IMPRESS

Most people suggest practicing in front of a mirror, and this works ﬁne for a lot of people, but looking at yourself in a mirror can make you more self-conscious of your actions and gestures. Record yourself giving your presentation so you can hear how you naturally act while speaking.

It goes without saying that you should know the topic you’re going to talk about, but giving a speech involves more than pure recitation of information. Talking about something you have no connection to can be hard, so if you’re able to ﬁnd something about your topic that you can relate to, it will be much easier to talk about.

A lecture is a one-sided conversation. Don’t treat your presentation or speech like a lecture, treat it like a conversation without the ummms, likes and the yeahs, and add some bigger words. Pretend that you’re talking with your audience instead of presenting to them. you’re not presenting to your audience, you’re talking to them.

It’s a given that dressing appropriately for your speech or oral presentation is crucial. Make sure everything ﬁts, check that your belt matches your shoes and don’t wear excessively high heels. Most importantly, dress comfortably. If you’re uncomfortable in your outﬁt, that will only add to the discomfort of giving a speech. ILLUSTRATIONS BY AMY LOWE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

MAN ON THE STREET

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Favorite Worst Nightmare

Final exams come around twice a year and are a horror for students. No matter how much work is put into preparing for tests, sometimes life gives you lemons during exam week. Here’s what some UH Mānoa students had to share about their worst ﬁnal exam experiences:

WIDE AWAKE

MAKE IT OR BREAK IT

21 AND OVER

TICK-TOCK

“The night before my German final, somebody pulled the fire alarm at 3 a.m. and I couldn’t fall asleep after that. My final was at 8:30 a.m., I took the final and as soon as I was done with the exam, I was a zombie. I walked to my room and slept until 4:30 p.m.. I only did well on the final because German always clicked for me. But if it was calculus, I wouldn’t have been so lucky.”

“My very last final as an undergraduate was on Calculus One. It was one of those exams where I needed to pass in order to graduate so I went to Barnes and Nobles everyday for a couple of hours everyday for two weeks before the final. I never found out my grade for the exam but I did pass the class, it was just a lot of pressure on that one single final.”

“My history ﬁnal was on Thursday and my friend turned 21 the night before so we decided to party, got really wasted and all of us had that same exam at 9 a.m. the following morning. Not only were we late to the exam, in the middle of the test, my friend threw up on me. Even though I didn’t ﬁnish the exam, I still did okay.”

“I had five final exams in one day for early education, math, psychology, English and health. The first final I had was English in the morning which I felt confident about. Each final was two and a half hours. After my second final, as I looked back and forth at the clock, that’s when things started to get stressful. At the end of my second final, I just kept stressing about the rest of the day and by my fourth exam (math), I couldn’t math, bombed the test and had to retake the test.”

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Careful who you wish for… KEN REYES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

If you need a break, take a nap and your study buddy can act as an alarm clock.

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Finals week is an impending doom for every college student. Coping with long hours of studying can be better with a study buddy. However, be careful who you wish for, as he or she could be your saving grace or executioner.

Many people are selfish, so if they are experiencing finals stress, they will want others to be in the same boat as them. Knowing someone is experiencing the same anxiety as you feels good, so acquiring a fellow study buddy to suffer with you is not a bad idea. Having a study buddy is not a oneway relationship. By having someone to study with, you are able to ask questions and quiz each other, to see if you understand the material. If you are having a difficult time understanding a topic or finding the solution to a problem, your study

CONS

buddy might be able to explain things to you in a different manner or provide insight from a different angle. Competition can be a huge help for studying. If you and your partner are equally prepared for the material, adding ﬁre will not hurt. You could compete to determine who understands the material the quickest or make a wager on who scores higher on a practice test. Both options are sure to boost your motivation, and the look on your buddy’s face when you get a higher score is worth the time spent studying.

The biggest con of having a study buddy is distraction. Although having a study buddy can be beneﬁcial, a lot of time can pass gossiping or talking about nonsense. Another problem occurs when one or both study buddies lack motivation. This may lead to someone being the “freeloader” who leeches answers, cheat sheets or study guides without contributing anything. The lack of motivation from both parties will eventually accumulate and erupt into an explo-

sion of unproductivity. There is always the flaker. He or she may bail on you, and if that person was your plan A through Z, then you’ll be in a pickle. If you relied on him or her for notes or help and he or she is always unavailable, scrambling for a new partner may be wise. The flake may send you a text message essay or a flurry of apologies at the last minute, but you already know to put him or her on your black list.

Surviving the human race: group projects IRENE FANG ASSOCIATE OPINIONS EDITOR

An individual’s ability to navigate group projects is a good metric of how successful one will be in politics. Some people enthrall their group mates with wit and charm, effortlessly amassing hordes of followers and minions. But for most of us, we just want to avoid making enemies and maybe form some good relationships with people we’ll probably be working with (or even for) later in life. Many

will tell you people are the most terrible animals, but college is where you start building the bridges you’ll need to survive in the workforce jungle, and group projects are an essential part of the chaos. But hey, you might even pick up some friends along the way. NEVER TRUST ANYONE

Never trust people to do what they say they will do, especially if the class is just a gen ed requirement for your group mates. It’s likely the genius you were paired

with is busy with his or her latest mobile app and has no clue what the project is about. Just because people say they will do something does not mean they will do it. Stay on top of your group members’ progress often — verify with others what exactly they are doing and have completed so you don’t put your grade at risk. NEVER WHINE

Everyone hates whining, but everyone does it. Sometimes, the instinct

is too much to suppress. However, know that you will be immediately disliked, discredited and might doom yourself if done frequently.

egos. Some people need to be babied along, and you’ll encounter many of these in the workforce.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

Not everyone is receptive to criticism and can live up to your standards. However, if an idea is truly unviable, no one in the group will say anything, and it will ﬁzzle out. If you reject every idea other group members come up with, you will quickly lose credibility and your team may come to dislike you. This will make suggesting your own ideas more difﬁcult.

NEVER SHOOT PEOPLE DOWN

Make sure to take down your partners’ contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses. Send texts and emails immediately to make sure everyone has the right information. Many workplaces have meetings over Skype, so you may want to hold group meetings via online video chat to get used to the format. Constant communication eliminates many excuses and holds everyone accountable. NEVER INSULT ANYONE

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If a group member is giving you problems, consider talking to the professor.

It’s never a good idea to call people out on how useless or counterproductive they’re being. They may take up space, contribute nothing and hurt your team, but you should never be offensive. Even if dislike of an individual is unanimous, insults are never necessary and will ultimately harm the aggressor. Instead of being harsh, try an emotional appeal to someone whose lack of effort is hurting the team: “I really need to do well, or I won’t pass — it would really mean a lot if you practiced your part of the skit with us.” Make yourself sound helpless without them and stroke their

GIVE EVERYONE RESPECT

Make sure your group members know you respect them. This means more than biting your tongue and refraining from criticizing them, as tempting as that may be. Nobody is below receiving a moment of your time and attention. Even if you dislike a person, he or she may be able to contribute to the project you are working on. They will be less likely to assist if they detect the slightest annoyed ﬂicker, eye roll or exasperated sigh. Keep in mind that some people may not be as productive as you want because of work, children or heavy course loads. If you don’t make an effort to be respectful of your fellow members, they will know and the project will suffer.

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DEC. 14, 2015

Christmas’ sister holidays KEVIN HARRISON / STAFF WRITER

The holidays are the time of year for more festivities than Christmas. The months of November and December are ﬁlled with a variety of celebrations of family, religion and culture. Here are some of the holidays being celebrated around the world.

Hanukkah

Krampusnacht

Kwanzaa

Pancha Ganapati

Hanukkah, or Chanukah, is an eight-day Jewish festival commemorating the defeat of the Syrian-Greek army that occupied Jerusalem. As the story goes, there was only enough oil to light the candles of the Jerusalem temple for one night, but it lasted for eight. Celebration includes lighting a candle on a Jewish candelabrum called a Menorah for each night of Hanukkah. Other traditions include playing with a Jewish top called a dreidel, eating fried foods like potato latkes and doughnuts and giving money to children. The dates for Hanukkah change every year and can take place from November to January.

Krampusnacht, meaning Night of Krampus, is a tradition in some European countries like Austria and northern Italy that revolves around Krampus: St. Nicholas’ dark assistant. For those who believe in Krampus, something less pleasant than coal in a stocking happens. Krampus, according to tradition, is left to punish the bad children by St. Nicholas. He goes into homes, beats children with sticks and rusty chains, puts them in his sack and drags them to his lair. In some countries where this story is told, on Krampusnacht, celebrated on Dec. 5, people dress up as witches and as Krampus in devil masks. These people get drunk and run through the streets in a Krampus Run, terrifying both children and adults.

Kwanzaa is an African holiday celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. The name is derived from a Swahili word meaning “fresh fruit,” and its purpose is to celebrate family, community and culture. Gifts are exchanged during this time, which must include a book and a heritage symbol. Partakers of Kwanzaa observe ﬁve basic principles. These principles state that Kwanzaa is:

Pancha Ganapati is a Hindu celebration of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. It lasts from Dec. 21 to Dec. 25, and each day is associated with a color. The ﬁrst day is yellow and centers on family love and bonds, forgiveness and decorating a Ganesha shrine. The second is blue and focuses on promoting love between neighbors, close friends and relatives by exchanging gifts and forgiveness. The third day is red and about love in the workplace; coworkers exchange gifts with each other and customers. Day four is green and about joy that comes from music and art; people gather around Ganesha to share artistic talents. The ﬁnal day is orange and revolves around religious love and presents are opened in front of Ganesha.

Holiday sweets and Christmas treats Four delicious eats that you can gift

1. A time to reafﬁrm the bonds between people. 2. A time of reverence for the great creator. 3. A commemoration of the past and the lessons learned from it. 4. A recommitment to cultural values. 5. A celebration of everything good in life.

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The struggle of every gifter’s Christmas season is finding something original to give (or keep), especially when it comes to baked goods. A simple Google search for these products will yield delicious results. If you’re stuck in the Stone Age, you can buy a bargain cookbook on the discount rack that is sure to produce equally interesting finds. Here are some suggestions for holiday treats you can bake yourself or find locally.

Slutty Brownies

Chi-Chi Dango

Donut Muffins

Cupcakes

A must in every baker’s repertoire is a brownie recipe. Whether you are a devout follower of Betty Crocker or the opposing cult, Duncan Hines, regular brownies are a bore. To spruce up your brownie style, look no further than the cookie-meets-Oreo-meets-brownie extravaganza, known to the blogging world as a Slutty Brownie. If you’re in a pinch, pick up a pre-made cookie dough, a box of Oreos and a boxed brownie mix. If you have the time, blogger Gaby Dalkin of “What’s Gaby Cooking?” offers a comprehensive recipe. Indulge in your lifelong passion of baking anything from scratch (sans Oreos, those are still store-bought). Find out more at whatsgabycooking.com

Mochi is a staple here in Hawai‘ i and a delicious gift for any sweet-toothed friend in need. While there are recipes online for bakers to make from scratch, no one can beat Nisshodo’s masterpieces, which are sold by the piece. If you’re feeling the need for a Netﬂix and binge session, Nisshodo also offers products by the pound. Shirokiya occasionally sells similar goodies, but you are more likely to ﬁnd Chi-Chi Dango, mochi and other candies at Nisshodo’s.

People go wild for Krispy Kreme donuts, and many love a good muffin. A simple solution: the donut muffin. Bloggers across the country went nuts in creating their own donut muffin recipes, so the variety gives you an excellent excuse to try them all out. If you don’t have the time, allrecipes.com provides a great mini-muffin recipe and onceuponachef.com offers its larger counterpart. In this case, bigger is better.

These treats have been around since the 18th century, but the best and most unique come from Hokulani Bake Shop, which competed on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars.” The bakery’s unique ﬂavors range from snickerdoodle to strawberry guava, and there are locations in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki and Restaurant Row. If you or your gift receivers are fans of buttercream icing and fake mustaches, Hokulani is the place to make your holiday purchases.

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Holiday drinks that will have you feeling merry

Christmas Clementine Delight

Instead of giving yourself the obligation of bartending, why not pre-make a drink or two in batches to serve throughout the night? The Evergreen Machine is prepared so that you can serve it in several small glasses instead of one giant pitcher. Ingredients: • 18 ounces gin • 6 ounces Yellow Chartreuse • 6 ounces Zirbenz (pine liqueur) • 6 ounces strained fresh lime juice • 18 ounces water • Rosemary or mint Directions: Combine the ingredients in a pitcher and stir well. Pour into 12 small bottles or glasses. Chill for at least four hours, until very cold. Serve with small rosemary sprigs or mint. Yields: 12 servings

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This drink leaves a burst of fruit in your mouth after the ﬁrst sip. This is the drink to start the night off, as the ﬂavors of lime and citrus liquor will give you the energy you’ll need for a long night of tipsy Christmas caroling with your friends. Ingredients: • 4 teaspoons clementine, chopped • 2 teaspoons brown sugar • 2 ounces Mezcal Vago Espadin • 1/2 ounce orange juice • 3 mint leaves • 1 ounce club soda • Clove-studded clementine slice for garnish

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With the semester coming to an end, lights are going up, and stockings are hanging from ﬁreplaces. In other words, the holidays are right around the corner. Since most people choose to go home for the holiday season, it’s time to start collaborating your Christmas parties. Get together with a group of friends and have a drink with these Christmas cocktails that are bound to ﬁll you with that Kris Kringle jingle.

Merry Cranberry

This drink is a little out of the ordinary compared to your typical festive cocktails. It requires more effort than usual, but once you make the cranberry-ﬁg shrub, the rest of the drink falls together, right down your throat. Ingredients: • 2 ounces 10 cane rum (or Bacardi) • 1 ounce ruby port • 3 ounces cranberry-ﬁg shrub* (recipe to right) • Ginger beer (or ginger ale) • Seltzer Directions: Fill 16-ounce glass with ice. Add rum, port and shrub. Top with equal parts ginger beer and seltzer.

Directions: Crush the clementine and brown sugar into a glass. Add Mezcal, orange juice, lime mix, mint leaves and ice. Stir well. Top with club soda. Garnish with stubbed lamenting slice. Yield: 1 drink

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*Cranberry Fig Shrub

Makes 1 quart (enough for about 10 cocktails) and can be refrigerated for up to one week. Ingredients: • 1 cup water • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice • 10 dried Black Mission Figs, coarsely chopped • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns Directions: Combine water, vinegar and sugars, and whisk or shake until mostly dissolved. Add cranberry juice, ﬁgs, rosemary and peppercorns, and mix well to combine. Refrigerate for 24-48 hours, and strain to remove solids before using. ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELENA PORITSKAYA

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Traveling home for the holidays is exciting. Not only will you get to enjoy local cuisines you’ve been craving for the last few months, but you’ll run into some familiar faces. Sadly, not all are ones you’ll be happy to see. Here are the good, the bad and the ugly: the ﬁve people you’ll see during the holidays.

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The enemy depends on the situation; maybe he or she was an ex-high school sweetheart or a rival you never saw eye to eye with. Either way, things haven’t changed, as you wished you would never see this person again. Chances are, you’ll run into them at a local restaurant or mall as you do last-minute shopping. Look either at the ground or past them to avoid eye contact. If you think it’s inevitable you’ll run into them, prepare yourself by acting successful with a simple pep to your step. You can even have some fresh arm candy to make them jealous.

“Oh my god! You’re in town. I haven’t seen you in forever. Let’s hang out.” This message will pop up on social media. This friend has good intentions but is one of the ﬂakiest individuals in the world. After a rather pleasant conversation via texts or Facebook Messenger, a date is scheduled for a hangout. However, this is when you see nothing has changed, as the two of you can’t manage to meet face to face. Maybe during summer you’ll ﬁnd a date, or realize that they’ve evolved into a virtual robot lacking physical form.

During the family festivities, there’s that one relative you wish you wouldn’t see. You don’t necessarily hate him or her, but whenever he or she arrives, you know something is about to happen. Effortlessly, he or she can transform talk of weather to denial of climate change and hatred of religious groups and refugees. When not being political, this relative will be hassling you about your college major choice as you attempt to explain your post-grad plans,because everyone has a set plan once he or she receives his or her diploma.

Your time apart due to college may have been brutal, but you two have kept close since you set foot on your departing ﬂight to O‘ahu. Unlike most friends, whom you spend time with at school, he or she has been part of your immediate family for years. Although you are likely both in your twenties, sleepovers aren’t frowned upon, but they will have much more alcohol than they did 10 years ago. Reliving old memories is just the beginning, as the two of you hit the town with an adult point of view,and a drunken perspective.

Jet lag has struck hard. After dragging your 50-pound luggage to your room, you fall onto your old bed. The feeling is the same. You notice all the posters along your walls, and realize times have changed. After looking at the awkward yearbook quotes written by longlost friends, you make your way to the closet. Inside are clothes that didn’t make the cut for college. This includes the winter clothes that would be useless in Hawai‘ i, unless you live in Frear Hall. Trying on the old clothes, you look in the mirror and realize you gained well over the freshman 15.

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[DISCLAIMER: This playlist is NSFW, as some of the songs may be offensive to some as it contains sexual and cultural innuendos.] Each year after Thanksgiving, you hear the conventional yet familiar lineup of Christmas songs. Even though they are joyful and catchy, you may not always want to listen to them. In this case, check out “Hippity Hoppity Chrismasity,” a Spotify playlist ﬁlled with hip hop and rap Christmas songs. Featuring well known artists like Ludacris and underground artists like Afroman, you will be celebrating Christmas in a whole other way. Have an aight Christmas.

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There’s no denying that Disney is throwing everything they got when it comes to advertising “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” As some consider it the most anticipated film of all time the app “Star Wars” is the latest addition to the unstoppable hype train. While the app has multiple features, the main attraction falls under the Jakku Spy tab. With the use of a Google cardboard headset, which can be found at your local Verizon store, users are transported into the 3D world of “The Force Awakens,” specifically the planet of Jakku. Using Google virtual reality technology, users are able to look around a given location, from the deserts of Jakku to inside the famed Millennium Falcon. With headphones, the experience becomes even more compelling as the audio is similar to surround sound systems. Though each video message lasts about 15 to 30 seconds, there are nine total video messages, each released daily until the official release of the film. The visual clarity isn’t anything groundbreaking, a precaution of dizziness or eye soreness must be said. Standard viewing is available (without the use of the headset), though some

of the magic is lost if you downgrade to this option. The app has a countdown to the official release of “The Force Awakens,” a soundboard from the first six films, an interactive force trainer mini game as well as various trailers and behind the scene featurettes for the new film. There are even social media elements, such as a selfie feature, and various gifs and emojis that you can use in text messages. The enjoyment you get will be matched when you share the app with friends to experience the enchantment, making it a must download for any self-proclaimed “Star Wars” fans.

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Eyes on Isaac Basketball is much bigger than physical game RASHAWN WONG STAFF WRITER

You can teach a player how to play, but you can’t teach mental toughness. This is something Rainbow Warrior guard Isaac Fleming is learning everyday. After struggling through the first four games to begin the season and shooting an abysmal 10-22 from the field, the Wilmington, Delaware, native is starting to figure things out. He has posted double figures in the last three outings, including a career high 21 points on the road against Texas Tech this season. “I’m just taking what the defense gives me, staying patient and playing my game,” Fleming said. “I’m getting more comfortable, being

new system that had a rocky start. “The most difﬁcult part was learning the different types of game plans and the different types of ways we approach games,” Fleming said. “It was a whole 360 transition, [but] I think we’re starting to accept it and come along.” Head coach Eran Ganot, who is in his ﬁrst season as head coach of the Rainbow Warriors, has led the team to their best start since the 2010-2011 season, and is impressed by the early contributions from the sophomore. “It’s encouraging to see [Fleming]’s going in the right direction and he has to continue going in the right direction,” Ganot said. “First he had to get reps, then he had to have some success, which he has ... I’m encouraged by the way Isaac is play-

I just look at [it] as, when I step on this court I’m going [to] give you my all. –ISAAC FLEMMING RAINBOW WARRIOR GUARD

myself, not overthinking and just playing basketball.” So far this season, Fleming has averaged better all around numbers than last year, shooting a 49.1 ﬁeld goal percentage and averaging 11.4 points per game. It’s apparent that he is growing more comfortable in a

ing, he’s playing better, he’s gaining conﬁdence, it’s fun to watch.” Even though Fleming has been asked to play with the second unit, he has not been fazed and leads the Warriors off the bench with 10.5 points per game. “Whether I’m starting or coming

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off the bench, I don’t really look at it as I’m the leading bench player,” Fleming said. “I just look at [it] as, when I step on this court I’m going [to] give you my all.” His recent play is a relief due to the uncertainty of his continuation in the program at the start of the season. Even though Fleming reafﬁrmed his dedication to the Warriors this past summer, it seemed that losing former interim head coach Benji Taylor impacted him more than his teammates. For about a week, Fleming missed practice time and team events,

Varsity Prep A promising job for college students COURTESY OF DAVID HOLT 

Varsity Prep is for UH students who want to give back to the community. ZACH JOHNSON ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

The state of Hawai‘i is a place where culture is heavily inﬂuenced by the people and their involvement in the community. Here at UH, Varsity Prep is an organization that helps you do just that.

Created by former UH students, this organization is for people who want to coach kids between the ages of six and 14 in their favorite sports. The organization started over the summer, after founders David Holt, Travis Ganiko and Italo Robinson won the UH start-up competition from the Shidler College of

Business. Recently graduated, the trio is currently in the process of implementing their program into schools all across the island and has always had a clear idea of what their goals were for this program. “We empower college students to coach and train younger athletes at sports that are their favorite,” Holt

including a men’s basketball introduction during a Rainbow Wahine volleyball game. Negative rumors began to circulate around his name and coach Ganot went on the record saying that, “He was dealing with a personal matter,” according to hawaiiwarriorworld.com. “The absence at the beginning of the season was just personal problems I had to deal with, and I felt like I overcame,” Fleming said. “Honestly I can just say talking with my parents, keeping good people around me, keeping my head straight and just being myself [helped].”

Amidst all the distractions that come with the responsibility of a Division I athlete, Fleming hasn’t forgotten that he’s in a unique position. “It’s real big to my family. Me being the ﬁrst out of my family to come play Division I basketball and come to a Division I college, it’s big,” Fleming said. “I come from a small city where there isn’t really too much opportunity. Playing the championship [last year] and coming back the following year with really the same team, we have an [advantage] we know what it takes to get there.”

said. “We work on public facilities that both the college students and families are familiar with in the greater Honolulu area.” Even though the group is trying to expand their organization, they are well aware of the issues students may run into when it comes to their commitment as a coach and having to travel. So they have shaped their program in order to accommodate these issues that may arise. “We are pretty flexible depending on where our athletes are. Obviously a lot of college students won’t have a form of transportation, but luckily for us, there are a lot of fields close to campus,” Ganiko said. “When coaches sign up for our program, they have the option to put if they have transportation or not, for the kids that are able to drive out around the island, that is just a bigger advantage for them.” Varsity Prep is a small group of students, but is gaining recognition around the island, as the organization was able to receive access to run an afterschool volleyball program at the UH Lab school. This will be the first time UH Lab is having an afterschool program and Maryknoll has also shown interest in the com-

pany as well for the implementation of a similar program. “We want to provide kids, regardless of their socioeconomic background, the opportunity to go on and make their high school team, or even further to get a college scholarship and compete in college athletics,” Holt said. “We are a more affordable private coaching service, and also we are more accessible since we are at the schools that they are attending.” Varsity Prep has received great interest from clients for baseball and volleyball as their more popular sports, but also work with kids in basketball, soccer and football. More than anything though, the feedback from their kids’ parents makes the work worthwhile. “Our coaches develop a personal relationship with the family, and we have parents that give us updates on how their kid is hitting, or how good their shooting has become, and it is really rewarding to hear knowing that I am making an impact on their lives.”

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Fans of the University of Hawai‘ i Athletics saw the end of an old regime, the start of a new one, and another that just keeps on winning. Here were the three biggest events in the UH Athletics department this fall: 1. FOOTBALL: FIRE AND HIRE

On Nov. 1, former UH head coach Norm Chow was relieved of his duties after a record loss. On Oct. 31, Air Force ﬂew high while the ‘Bows hit a new low. The Falcons blasted the ‘Bows 58-7, good for the worst conference home loss in program history. In Chow’s three and a half years with the program, the ‘Bows went 10-36, including a 2-7 record this season, ultimately leading to his termination. On Nov. 30, the university hired former UH coach and player Nick Rolovich as the program’s new head coach. Rolovich was a quarterback for the Warriors from 1999 to 2001, as well as an assistant on the coaching staff from 2008 to 2011, and served the latter two years as an offensive coordinator. At 36, Rolovich is the ﬁfth youngest Football Bowl Subdivision head coach, as well as the youngest at UH since Dick Tomey (33) in 1977. 2. MEN’S BASKETBALL: LIMITING TURNOVER(S)

When Eran Ganot was hired as the new men’s basketball head coach last spring, he was the third head coach the program had within a year. Ganot, who was previously on the UH men’s basketball staff from 2006-2010, is a head coach for the ﬁrst time in his career. He was previously an assistant coach at St. Mary’s college in California from 2010-2015. With Ganot’s team-oriented and

controlled style of play, the ‘Bows have ﬁgured out how to limit turnovers on the court. At 34, Ganot hopes to replicate the success he saw at St. Mary’s. In Ganot’s ﬁve years at SMC, the Gaels went to the NIT three times and the NCAA tournament twice. UH has not been to either tournament since the 20032004 season. Ganot is off to an ideal start. The ‘Bows are currently 7-1, their best start since the 2004-2005 season. A bigger indicator of Ganot’s progress will be the annual Diamond Head Classic from Dec. 22-25, with UH opening up against mid-major powerhouse Northern Iowa. 3. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM: SUSTAINED SUCCESS

Rainbow Wahine head coach Dave Shoji has built a winning culture at UH, and this year’s team has no reason to disprove that. The ‘Bows completed regular season play at 28-1, including a marquee non-conference victory over then-No.2 Florida and ﬁnishing Big West conference play at a perfect 16-0. Unlike Chow, winning is the norm for Shoji and the Wahine. This was the 15th year in program history that the ‘Bows ran the table in conference play and their second time doing so in the Big West since joining the conference in 2012. The Wahine kept the momentum going in the NCAA tournament with wins over TCU, Texas A&M and twotime defending national champion Penn State. The ‘Bows went to the Elite Eight for the ﬁrst time since 2009 and extended their winning streak to 24 games before falling to Minnesota in four sets. Overall, it was the 34th NCAA tournament appearance for the ‘Bows.

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