Jan 22, 2018

KA LEO SPECIAL ISSUE

VOLUME 112 ISSUE NO.15 JAN. 22, 2018

MANOA 2018

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New Student Checklist 2018 Spring Events Calendar

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The Art + Nature of UH Manoa

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The Weather of Hawai‘i, Abridged College Back-to-School List

EDITOR IN CHIEF Spencer Oshita CO-MANAGING EDITOR Agatha Danglapin UH Scholarship Websites CO-MANAGING EDITOR Chavonnie Ramos What is the Honor’s Program?

CHIEF COPY EDITOR Madelyn Rangel DESIGN DIRECTOR Amy Lowe 7 Essential Apps for Students ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR What Does a Validated Student ID Get You? Dylan DeAngelo ENGAGEMENT EDITOR Erin Cheslow INTERIM NEWS EDITOR Garrett Hillyer INTERIM FEATURES EDITOR Ralph Arista INTERIM ASSOCIATE FEATURES EDITOR Putting the ‘Fun’ in General Education Meldrick Ravida INTERIM OPINIONS EDITOR Being Gen-erous with General Education Tzana Saldania Man on the Street INTERIM ASSOCIATE OPINIONS EDITOR Kailanianna Ablog INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR Chavonnie Ramos Keep on Truckin’ COMICS EDITOR Eileen Roco DIGITAL EDITOR Kristina Kornegay WEB EDITOR Algeo Rosario 6 Tips to Buying College Textbooks INTERIM EXECUTIVE VIDEO PRODUCER Catch a Ride!

Agatha Danglapin PHOTOS EDITOR Alexander Wong

GETTING INVOLVED

WELCOME TO MANOA

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Manoa by the Numbers

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Getting Involved at UH The Korean Flagship Program

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Hidden Gems on Campus

MAN ON THE STREET

WHY I CHOSE UH MĀNOA

THESE STUDENTS GAVE YOU THEIR REASONS, SO WHAT WILL BE YOURS? KAILANIANNA ABLOG | INTERIM ASSOCIATE OPINIONS EDITOR

Since I live here, it’s cheaper and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do and I didn’t want to leave if I didn’t know what I wanted to study.

GABRIELLA ADER Fashion Design and Merchandising

They have a good Korean program and a decent engineering program, which I am both interested in.

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I chose UHM because I grew up in a really small town in Montana, and everyone goes to the same university. I really wanted to get out of my comfort zone. I also like warm weather, and being surrounded by the ocean is quite nice.

KESTREL LEHRMAN Business

The reason I chose UH Mānoa is because I am from Hawaii and it is convenient for me since I live really close to campus. That, and the program I am in [Korean Language Flagship Program] is the only one offered in the U.S., so it’s one of the main reasons why I chose this campus.

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MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2018

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2018 Spring Events Calendar

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

MON. JAN. 22 2 P.M.

STUDY ABROAD IN SEVILLE, SPAIN Mānoa Campus, Moore 224

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TUES. JAN. 23 1:30 P.M.

Gain insight and a first-hand Rainbow Warrior experience on a guided campus tour with our very own Rainbow Warrior students.

STUDY ABROAD IN ANGERS, FRANCE Mānoa Campus, Moore 226

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PHILIPPINE PROBLEMATIQUES AND ILOKANO AMERICA Mānoa Campus, Mānoa Campus, Moore 258

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WED. FEB. 7 12:30 P.M.

FRI. FEB. 16 CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR Mānoa Campus, Hawaii Hall Lawn (Facing Varney Circle)

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FRI. FEB. 23 7:30 P.M.

SUBMIT INTENT TO ENROLL & TUITION DEPOSIT T N T P RO D . I TS . H A W A I I . E D U / M A N O A / T U I T I O N D E P O S I T / Confirm your attendance at the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa by submitting your $200 tuition deposit online. The deadline for the Fall semester is May 1; the Spring deadline is November 1.

MUSIC @ART - FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS, SPRING 2018 Mānoa Campus, Art Building, ground floor breezeway by the Galleries

9:30 A.M.

VISIT US! MANOA.HAWAII.EDU/ADMISSIONS/UNDERGRAD/VISIT

CREATE YOUR MYUH ACCOUNT W W W. H A W A I I . E D U / U S E R N A M E / Create your MyUH account so we can stay in touch with you.

You must first create your UH username, and then follow directions prompted on the website.

FIGHTS & DELIGHTS: THREE CHINESE COMEDIES Mānoa Campus, Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd.

SAT. MAR. 3 10 A.M.

THE MĀNOA EXPERIENCE - UNIVERISTY PREVIEW DAY (OPEN HOUSE)

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE W W W. H A W A I I . E D U / FA S /

Mānoa Campus, McCarthy Mall

Consider this a lifelong investment for your future. Help finance your journey by applying for financial aid, which includes grants, scholarships, federal work-study and loans.

THURS. MAR. 8 5:30 P.M.

CCBAC’S TASTE OF MĀNOA Mānoa Campus, Campus Center Courtyard

SAT. MAR. 10 9:30 A.M.

BIRYANI AND BEER COOKING DEMO AND TASTING

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Mānoa Campus, Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Rd.

SPRING FOOTHOLDS

If you are interested in living on campus, you must submit the housing application.

WED. MAR. 14 7:30 P.M.

Mānoa Campus, Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd. FRI. MAR. 16 6 P.M.

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT

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Mānoa Campus, Campus Center Ballroom

CCBAC’S MOVIE NIGHT

Please submit your health clearance form to University Health Services, which we included in your acceptance packet.

Mānoa Campus, Campus Center Ballroom TUES. APR. 10 7:30 P.M.

UH CONCERT CHOIR AND CHAMBER SINGERS

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Mānoa Campus, Orvis Auditorium

NORA Mānoa Campus, Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Rd.

TUES. APR. 17 7:30 P.M.

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UH JAZZ ENSEMBLE

PREPARE YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE W W W. S TA R . H A W A I I . E D U / S T U D E N T I N T E R FA C E / Create your class schedule and register for classes online through STAR GPS. STAR GPS guides students to timely graduation; combining student history with their academic program information, creating a graduation pathway.

Mānoa Campus, Music Department - Barbara Smith Amphitheater FRI. APR. 27 6 P.M.

SUBMIT FINAL DOCUMENTS M A N O A . H A W A I I . E D U / A D M I S S I O N S / A CC E PT E D / Before you become a full-fledged Rainbow Warrior, you must submit your final documents to the Office of Admissions.

FRI. APR. 13 7:30 P.M.

SUBMIT HEALTH CLEARANCE H A W A I I . E D U / S H S / H E A LT H _ C L E A R A N C E FA L L D E A D L I N E : J U LY 15 SPRING DEADLINE: DEC. 2

THURS. MAR 22 6 P.M.

APPLY FOR STUDENT HOUSING MANOA.HAWAII.EDU/HOUSING FA L L D E A D L I N E : M A Y 1 SPRING DEADLINE: DEC. 1

CCBAC’S ALOHA BASH Mānoa Campus, Andrew’s Outdoor Amphitheater

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GETTING ORIENTED MANOA.HAWAII.EDU/WELINAMANOA We offer a variety of options to help you transition into the Rainbow Warrior Way. More information about these programs will be communicated through your MyUH email account.

For more information, visit manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/ accepted/ for the full details on this checklist.

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THE ART AND NATURE OF UH MANOA Campus features range from captivating murals to endless flower beds TZANA SALDANIA / INTERIM OPINIONS EDITOR The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus is home to public artworks by professional artists, alumni and current students. Flanking these sculptures and paintings are hundreds of plants, flowers and trees.

Serving as an arboretum, the grounds and art of UH Mānoa are an environmentally impactful, educational hallmark of the school’s distinct beauty. 

Public art space In partnership with the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, UH Mānoa is home to over 50 public works of art. The Works of Art in Public Spaces at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (WAPS) offers a “comprehensive, integrated, and well maintained blend of art,” as described by The Buildings and Ground Management website.

Student work is showcased on campus with projects

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Gerlt’s work and that of others adorns the barricades that remain in place until completion of the new life sciences building in 2019.

The mix of professional and student art adds interactive allure to the grounds.

It serves as a platform for students to pursue their passions outside the classroom. For a complete map of all plant life and public artworks on campus, visit us at kaleo.org/.

like Art at Large: construction barriers turned largescale student art spaces. “[Art at Large] is a first opportunity for a lot of drawing and painting students to paint on a larger scale in a public space,” Gideon Gerlt, a Master’s of Fine Arts alumnus of UH Mānoa said. “It’s better than having a shabby green wall. We can beautify [it].”

Plant life  Placards are placed on nearly every species of tree

lining the walkways, making walks to class a quick botanical lesson. Collectively cared for by the Buildings and Ground Management, the natural plant life is a benefit of attending college in Hawai’i’s temperate climate. UH is also considered a “Tree Campus USA” university, a college institution that promotes “connectivity ... beyond campus borders to foster healthy, urban forests,” according to the Tree Campus USA website.

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MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2018

K A LEO O HAWAI ‘I THE VOICE OF HAWAI‘I

The Weather of Hawai‘i, Abridged Why do we have trade winds, anyway? Also, why is it raining while it’s sunny?

DYLAN DEANGELO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Understanding Hawai‘ is weather is vital to planning your day effectively.

DAVID BUBBINS STAFF WRITER

Hawai‘i is commonly regarded as a paradise, but its position on the planet and weather phenomena means that the climate is more dynamic than sunshine and rainbows. Understanding the differences between our seasons helps to better plan activities, as well as how to keep safe in the event of weather-related incidents.

WHY DOES THE WEATHER CHANGE BASED ON THE SEASON?

Due to the 23.5-degree tilt of the

earth, the sun’s rays tend to be focused on the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, generally known as the tropics.

These include large areas of South America, Africa, Indonesia and most of Oceania.

A large-scale circulation of air known as the Hadley cell transports heat northwards. Responsible for the production of Hawai‘i’s infamous trade winds, the Hadley cell also acts as a barrier that prevents many large-scale weather phenomena from affecting the islands.

The sun tends to move towards the Tropic of Capricorn during the winter

months, just when the Hadley cell weakens. Because of this movement, meteorologists label April through October as the dry season and the remaining months as the wet season.

barrier forcing air to flow upwards.

This kind of precipitation is common and erratic. Weather in the dry season often forecasts isolated showers or scattered showers throughout the week.

THE DRY SEASON

During the dry season, the trade winds blow. However, Honolulu has unusual weather. One small cloud could produce a sizeable amount of rain. How can this be possible?

Honolulu is southwest of a large mountain range. This places it in the perfect spot to be affected by “orographic precipitation,” or rainfall that is created when mountains act as a

The Real College Back-to-School List A list of unique college supplies to add to your list

LAPTOP WITH DOCUMENTATION SOFTWARE

A CHARGING CORD AND/OR A PORTABLE CHARGER

Adopting a style of note taking that uses writing software is a good idea. Professors who utilize Powerpoint presentations to display notes will often speed through them without leaving much time to take notes with a pen and paper. For some courses, the professor will post the slides online so students can take notes at their own pace. Many of these classes will also require you to write essays, create spreadsheets and make presentations for projects.

While the software needed to complete these assignments are readily available on computers in the Campus Center and library computer labs, having word-processing software applications on your computer can save you time.

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THE WET SEASON

The weather can worsen during winter months due to the weakening of the Hadley cell. Large-scale weather phenomena become more of a threat to the Hawaiian Islands.

A cold front, for example, when strengthened by our surrounding warm waters, can result in heavy rain showers with potential for producing

flash floods. These floods are dangerous in low-lying areas and can damage property or cause personal injury. Heavy rains also cause brown water advisories due to runoff entering the beaches.

The shift between these two seasons can be a dramatic one, and might determine whether we will go to the beach or stay in to avoid being caught in a flash flood. Having some insight on the causes of weather, good and bad alike, might make that decision easier.

What do you think?

Let us know @KaLeoOHawai‘ i

RALPH ARISTA FEATURES EDITOR

The start of every semester begins with a trip to the store to stock up on writing utensils, notebooks, highlighters and whatever else you need to make sure that your note taking will be on point. Here are a few supplies essential for college life.

MINI STAPLER

SELF-DEFENSE ITEMS

Your phone usage may skyrocket during your time in college. Between sending quick emails to professors, checking your schedule or just using it for leisure, your phone is one of the most useful tools in your arsenal as a college student. The increase in use will start to show as you notice your phone low on battery and the school day not even half over.

Many classrooms and lecture halls have outlets running along the walls that can be used to charge your phone or your laptop. Should you forget your charging cord or you are unable to get to an outlet, a portable charger is convenient to keep on hand.

Although it may seem strange, I have found that in times when a stapler is needed to compile assignments, one is never available. Many college professors hardly carry a stapler with them and unless one is already in the classroom, there is not much you can do but to try and keep your documents together as best you can. Keeping a mini stapler in your bag can help prevent this problem, but you may find yourself lending it to others whenever it comes out.

While I am not saying that the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus is unsafe, it is never a bad idea to be prepared. Items like flashlights, personal security alarms or even a whistle can be useful in dangerous situations if you find yourself spending time on or off campus alone after dark. Should you want something to protect yourself from attackers, pocket sized pepper spray can be purchased at the Campus Center bookstore.

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MANOA

BY THE NUMBERS

ENTERING FRESHMAN CLASS STATISTICS

A S I A N 38.2%

TOTA L - 1 9 6 8 S T U D E N T S W H I T E 22.5%

OT H E R 16.5%

FEMALE 59.96%

N AT I V E H AWA I I A N / PAC I F I C I S L A N D E R 15.8%

SPENCER OSHITA | EDITOR IN CHIEF AMY LOWE | EDITORIAL DESIGN DIRECTOR

MALE 4 0.04% H I S PA N I C / L AT I N O 2.2%

TOP 10 BACHELOR’S DEGREES OF 2017

B L AC K / A F R I CA N - A M E R I C A N 2.1%

TOTA L - 3298 D E G R E E S E N R O L L E D 27.84%

A M E R I CA N I N D I A N / A L A S K A N AT I V E 0.4%

A C C E P TA N C E R AT E 82.94%

O U T O F S TAT E 36.6%

O N - C A M P U S H O U S I N G 57%

AV E R A G E H I G H S C H O O L G PA 3.5 G PA O F 3 . 7 5 O R H I G H E R 32.3%

COMMUTE 43%

R A N K E D I N TO P Q U A RT E R O F H I G H S C H O O L C L A S S 54.7%

BUSINESS/ MARKETING 19.7 %

S OC I A L SCIENCES 8.9%

FO R E I G N E N G I N E E R I N G B I O LO G I C A L / L I F E P S Y C H O LO G Y CO M M U N I CAT I O N / LANGUAGES, 5.9% JOURNALISM 8.6% SCIENCES 5.0% 6.8% L I T E R AT U R E S , + LINGUISTICS 4.8%

E D U CAT I O N 4.1%

INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS

TOTA L - 1404 FAC U LT Y

TOTA L - 1 5 5 6 S T U D E N T S

FA M I LY + CONSUMER SCIENCES 3.4%

PA R K S + R E C R E AT I O N 3.4%

M I N O R I T Y 49.43%

FEMALE 45.09%

MALE 54.91%

FEMALE 55.59%

MALE 44.41%

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MONDAY, JAN. 22, 2018

K A LEO O HAWAI ‘I THE VOICE OF HAWAI‘I

What is the Honors Program?

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this semester, look deeper into the role of the Honors Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa  TZANA SALDANIA/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

The Honors Program office is located on the first floor of Sinclair Library.

TZANA SALDANIA INTERIM OPINIONS EDITOR

Officially founded in 1958, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Honors Program enters its 60th anniversary this semester. Offering smaller class sizes, honors housing and individualized advising, the Honors Program encourages “students take a more active role in their education,” according to their website.

Entrance into the program is achieved through an application process. Prospective students can apply as either an incoming freshman, transfer student or

continuing student. For incoming freshmen, admission requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher. For transfer or continuing students it is lowered to 3.2. All applicants must fill out an online application via the Honors Mākālei website and submit a letter of recommendation. Incoming freshmen must also schedule an admissions interview.

Sue Haglund, Educational Specialist at the Honors Program, regards the program and its offerings as “a worthwhile investment.”

“I’ve worked with the Honors Program since 2007 … Through my experience as an educator, I have seen many of my former

Honors students continuing on in their journey in higher education … [through] different graduate school programs, law school and medical school,” Haglund said. “I believe through one’s active participation in their academic career in the Honors Program is a starting point in preparation for professional school and practice in civic engagement.”

Haglund goes on to recommend the program for “students who are looking for a place that can contribute to their academic growth and academic studies and a place [where] they can give back through mentorship and civic engagement.”

In addition to the aforementioned services provided to honors students, honors graduates are given the opportunity to complete a Senior Honors Project: an “original, independent, mentored inquiry or creative work that reflects sustained effort, thoughtfulness of design and excellence in execution, and which enhances the student’s area of study,” as detailed by the Honors Program website. “[It] provides an opportunity for students to work one-on-one with professors who serve as mentors and committee members throughout the development of one’s research or creative project,” Haglund said.

From data gathered over the past five years by the Mānoa Institutional Research Office via Vernadette Gonzalez, director of the Honors Program, retention rates for honors students is “88.3% year to year, 92% semester to semester.”

There are currently 642 students in the program.

While not a mandatory program at UH Mānoa, the Honors Program offers an alternative educational experience for students of the university. For more information on the program, admission, courses, faculty and more, visit kaleo.org/.

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UH Scholarship Websites A list of sites to help pay for college MORE INFO

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI’I SYSTEM COMMON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The University of Hawai‘ i offers more than 100 different funds available to eligible students in the UH system. Students only have to fill out one application to be considered for all of the funds that they are eligible to receive.

Each application page can be filled out in 30 minutes. A ‘save progress’ button allows students to edit their application multiple times before submitting. Applicants should note that once their form is submitted, it cannot be edited, so all required questions should be filled out prior to submission.

OPEN FROM November 1 – March 1 at 4 p.m.

WEBSITE uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/

MORE INFO

STAR SCHOLARSHIPS

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The STAR scholarships site (above) offers more than 9 million dollars in funds.

More than 9 million dollars worth of scholarship funding is available to UH Mānoa students through the STAR scholarships website. Using a keyword search bar, students can narrow down results and find scholarships that best fit them. The website also allows students to look up scholarships that are exclusive to their majors, ancestry and even charities or companies they work for.

Unlike the UH System Common Scholarship Application, where only a single application is needed for several funds, students will have to fill out an application for each of the scholarship funds they choose.

OPEN FROM November 15 – February 16 at 2 p.m.

WEBSITE star.hawaii.edu/scholarships/

MORE INFO

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA FINANCIAL AID SERVICES JIM BEA SAMPAGA FEATURES INTERN

Everyone can agree that college is expensive. Scholarships are a great way to downsize the cost of higher education. Preparing early for scholarships is a must and looking up the available scholarships and their deadlines will help you stay organized. Applying to every scholarship you are eligible for will give you more chances to get awarded. These three websites offer funds that are available to all students.

There are scholarships that are not filed under any scholarship managing websites that students will have to directly apply for. Thankfully, UH Mānoa created a masterlist of these scholarships, both local and national, with direct links to their websites.

For incoming freshmen, there are New Warrior Scholarships available to both resident and international students. Current students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship. International students can apply for an International Undergraduate Student Scholarship. The openings and deadlines of each fund depends on the organization or charity in charge.

Read about each scholarship fund to learn more about their requirements, availability and deadlines.

WEBSITE hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php/

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K A LEO O HAWAI ‘I THE VOICE OF HAWAI‘I

7 APPS UH MĀNOA STUDENTS NEED Free apps each Mānoa student should download TZANA SALDANIA | INTERIM OPINIONS EDITOR

U HM S H U T T L E

MĀ NOA NOW

University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa students have free and unlimited access to the air-conditioned, 28-seat Rainbow Shuttle Service. With 7 routes and over 20 stops, the shuttle is an efficient way to grab an off-campus lunch or get to the other side of campus on a hot day.

The UHM Shuttle app allows you to track the location of each shuttle in real time. Pick-up locations and estimated arrival times are conveniently displayed. Delays and repairs are updated in the app as well.

The shuttle is a valuable resource for UH students without cars or other transportation to explore areas near and around campus such as Kaimukī, Makiki and Mō‘ili‘ili. The app helps you plan your adventures with enough time to get back to class.

The culmination of the Student Media Board and its services, Mānoa Now is a one-stop app for campus news, events and content. With streamlined access to Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, UH Productions, KTUH and Hawai‘i Review, the app keeps you engaged with the Mānoa campus.

The app also features a direct link to SECE (UH Mānoa’s online job site), TheBus, Mānoa Dining Services and a campus map.

Additional tabs allow you to save content and report news directly with the “Share News with Us” section. Whether you are a freshman, senior, graduate student or parent, the Mānoa Now app is a vital source of information regarding the university and enables students to use their voice.

G OO GL E DOC S

PIN TEREST

N AT U RA L R E A DE R

DA BUS 2

QU IZ LET

Write your paper on the bus, in line for coffee or on the porcelain throne with the Google Docs app.

Nearly identical to the web version of Google Docs, the app allows users to access their documents saved on the cloud and to edit, comment, export and print their work straight from a mobile device.

Every minute of the day counts when balancing a job, homework and friends. Rather than playing games on your phone, why not get cracking on that essay due at 11:59 p.m.? Not having a laptop is not an excuse with the Google Docs app.

Pinterest is home to thousands of organizing, exercising and cooking tutorials, making it more than just a social media site. Through keyword searches and an algorithm that constantly refreshes for new individualized content, the app is a way to learn outside of class.

The app is also a way to relieve stress by viewing the things you love.

With products, photography and even reading lists, Pinterest allows users a break from their hectic day while supplying content that inspires learning, activity and creativity.

A customizable text reader, Natural Read turns your online assigned readings into audiobooks. Powerful and simple, the app can also read your own papers back to you while you work out at the gym instead of rereading them at a cramped desk.

With a user-friendly text input system, copy and paste whatever you want the app to read for you and press play. There are also customizable reader voices in several languages. Adjust the playback speed or pace and get prepared for class in a whole new way with Natural Read.

Besides the Rainbow Shuttle, Hawai‘i’s TheBus is the go-to form of public transportation. DaBus 2 app provides information, times and GPS tracking of buses island wide.

There is also a feature showing bus stops near you. UH students pay for the UPASS as a part of their tuition and fees. Visible as a sticker on the student ID, it allows for free rides during the entirety of the semester.

With this app and the UPASS combined, traveling to and from campus as a UH student is easy and affordable.

Packed with premade flashcards, practice tests and learning games on hundreds of subjects, the Quizlet app is made to fuel student success. The app allows for mobile studying, anywhere and anytime.

By signing up for a free account users can save “study sets” and create their own flashcards or tests. Whether you need to brush up on vocabulary for that German final exam, or are serious about getting an A in your biology lab, the Quizlet app will help you achieve your academic goals.

What Does a Validated Student ID Get You?

Your student ID can do so much more than prove you are a UH Mānoa student STUDENT DISCOUNTS

STUDENT ACCESS

LEILANI ROCKWELL STAFF WRITER

You’ve had that student ID card taking up space in your wallet, using it for meal points and campus cash, but are there more ways to use it? Campus center, the place where you first got it, is the start of your journey with your student ID.

UPASS

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At the Ticket, Information and ID office, your ID can get you discounts on movie passes, tickets to athletic events and concerts, admission to shows at Kennedy Theater and Orvis Auditorium, equipment rentals, access to leisure classes like scuba and surfing lessons and discounts on passport photos, fax and lamination services. Your student ID also grants you software discounts at the Campus Center bookstore and various off-campus merchant discounts. Here’s a tip for getting discounts from off-campus merchants: just ask the sales clerk if they provide student discounts. You will be surprised by how many people say yes or might just give you one for asking.

Along with discounts, you can also gain access to student events, Sinclair and Hamilton libraries, the Campus Center Computer Lab, the Warrior Recreation Center and participation in UH Mānoa intramural sports programs. Students can also use the Duke Kahanamoku swimming pool, Klum Gym, tennis courts and the track surrounding the Clarence T.C. Ching field. You can gain use of Moore Hall’s language labs, the Unit Mastery Course Labs.

One of the most useful things your student ID can get you is a UPASS. The UPASS is a sticker that is attached to your ID every semester and allows you to use the Oahu bus system without paying in cash. You simply have to show the bus driver your ID card. This means your student ID can get you pretty much anywhere on the island. Before you can start taking advantage of all the perks of having a UH student ID, you need to have your tuition and fees paid without any holds on your student account. As long as you have those two things taken care of, you can enjoy campus life and explore the island with your UH student ID.

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BEING GEN-EROUS WITH GENERAL EDUCATION

PUTTING THE ‘FUN’ IN GENERAL EDUCATION

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Understanding your non-major requirements THE ABCS OF GEN. ED FAITH ROBINSON / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Fashion Design Textiles and Merchandising (FDM) 200 Culture, Gender and Appearance

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While completing General Education (GE or Gen. Ed) classes can be a hassle, it does not have to be a bore. Here are a few interesting GE classes that could make your college experience more engaging.

Asian Studies (ASAN) 324 Chado: The Way of Tea Practicum

Arts (DA)

Asian Studies 323 (or concurrent), History 323 (or concurrent), or consent.

Hawaiian Studies (HWST) 270 Hawaiian Mythology HWST 270 teaches cultural lessons of the Hawaiian Islands. In the course, students learn about Hawai‘i mythology, including gods, mythical heroes and heroines.

According to Professor Lilikalā Kame‘eleihiwa, one notable aspect of the course material is the “prominence in Hawai‘i of female Akua, and female temples where only women worship,” which can only be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

“I hope that students who take Hwst 270 will be fascinated by Hawaiian and Polynesian Ancestral Knowledge and become familiar with Ancestral understanding of the elements.” Kame‘eleihiwa said in an email interview.

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SATISFIES:

Diversification: Literatures (DL), Hawaiian Asian and Pacific Issue (HAP), and Non-introductory (NI) PREREQUISITES:

HWST 107: Hawai‘i: Center of the Pacific, or Hawaiian (HAW) 102

FDM 200 discusses the “social construction of gender … and its visual expression through appearance.” The class analyzes what affects human appearance, such as “role, identity, conformity, and deviance,” according to the Spring 2018 Mānoa Class Availability catalog.

Professor Andrew Reilly, who teaches the course and received the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Excellence in Teaching award last year, hopes students gain a better understanding of the power of appearance.

“This class is a mixture of scholarly and popular culture examples that explain how and why people wear what they wear,” Reilly said in an email interview. “We look at serious topics, like racism and homophobia, but also some lighthearted topics like the significance of the mullet hairstyle. They will understand the impact that clothing has on their lives and how pervasive and significance appearance is to people around the world.”

It is repeatable one time and cross-listed as Women’s Studies (WS) 200.

CREDITS: 3 SATISFIES: Diversification: PREREQUISITES: None

FOUNDATIONS REQUIREMENTS

DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

These requirements can be difficult to satisfy. For Focus courses, keep a careful eye out and register whenever a class is available.

According to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa General Education website, Foundations requirements are “ intended to give students skills and perspectives that are fundamental to undertaking higher education.” Students must complete their Foundations requirements during the first year of their undergraduate program.

These courses “assure that every student has a broad exposure to different domains of academic knowledge, while at the same time allowing flexibility for students with different goals and interests.”

Unlike the Foundations requirements, Diversification requirements can be completed at any point in a student’s undergraduate academic journey.

GEOG 151 focuses on how the earth’s physical features can solve issues of the developed and underdeveloped world. Students in this class can expect to learn resource management and urban and economic geography.

Borjana Lubura-Winchester, who teaches the class, believes the course material is essential for helping students understand modern issues. “[T]he course … examines the relationship between humans and their environment,” Lubura-Winchester said in an email interview. “We discuss topics like economics, geopolitics, population, urbanization, culture and environment through lenses of globalization. My hope is that the students who take my class take the skills … and apply them to everyday life. They will be able to make well-informed decisions and think analytically about the world we live in.”

CREDITS: 3 SATISFIES: Foundations: PREREQUISITES: None

Contemporary Ethical Issues. ETH classes are meant to “equip students with some degree of proficiency in ethical deliberation.” Take one upper division (300+ level) course that satisfies the E or ETH credit. The Peace and Conflict Education, Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies (ES) departments offer classes with the E or ETH designation.

H OR HAP Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues. Take one course with the H or HAP designation. Most Hawaiian studies classes help students earn their H or HAP credit.

Oral Communication. These classes require you to make oral presentations. Only one upper-level class with the O or OC designation is needed to get your credit.

Social Science (DS)

Global and Cultural Perspectives, Group C (FGC)

Women’s Studies (WS) 346 20th Century Chinese Women Writers WS 346 analyzes the writings of contemporary Chinese writers from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and discusses the genealogy of women’s writing from the 1920s to now through various mediums such as poetry and film.

Professor Ming-Bao Yue, who teaches this course and earned her doctorate degree from Stanford University, hopes students taking her class can better their critical thinking skills and, through exposure to different cultures, learn more about themselves.

“My courses are not about ‘ information feeding’ and ‘regurgitation,’” Yue said in an email interview. She places emphasis on “the acquisition and learning of ‘critical thinking’ and ‘analytical skills.’”

Yue adds, “[w]hen we study another culture, we learn as much about our own cultural assumptions and bias.”

CREDITS: 3 SATISFIES: DL, Contemporary Ethnic Issues (ETH), Writing Intensive PREREQUISITES: One Diversification: Humanities (DH) or DL Course,

or consent.

W OR WI Writing Intensive. To fulfill this requirement, students must take five W or WI courses, two of which must belong to an upper division (300+ level).

HSL

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FG A/B/C

DA/H/L

Global and Multicultural Perspectives. To fulfill this requirement, you will need to take two classes, each with a different letter (e.g. one FGA and one FGC).

Anthropology 152, Women’s Studies 176, Linguistics 105 and Religion 150 are some classes that fulfill this requirement.

Arts, Humanities and Literatures. Similar to FG requirements, to satisfy this requirement you have to take two classes with two different letters (e.g. one DA and one DL). A plethora of classes at UH Mānoa cater to this credit. Usually, courses with this designation are offered by the History, English and Art departments.

FS Symbolic Reasoning. If you are scheduled to take a math class, you are already covered. If you are not mathematically inclined, you could also take Philosophy (PHIL) 110: Introduction to Deductive Logic or PHIL 111: Introduction to Inductive Logic to satisfy this requirement.

FW Written Communication. A keyboard, pens and paper are your best friends with these courses, as FW requirements are satisfied by taking an English (ENG) class, such as ENG 100, or an equivalent.

Hawaiian or Second Language. Students are required to take four semesters of a second language of their choosing. UH Mānoa offers many languages, such as Cambodian, Filipino, Korean and Samoan.

DS Social Sciences. You will need to take two classes from two different departments to fulfill this requirement. For example, even though you may love economics, you cannot take two ECON courses to satisfy the DS requirement. Journalism, psychology and women’s studies all offer courses to fill the other half of the DS completion.

DB/P/Y Biological Science, Physical Science and Laboratory.

Unlike the previous Diversification requirements, you will need to take both a biological and physical science class, but will only need to do a lab for one of them. If science is not your forte, take an entry level DB or DP, such as Geology 101 or Biology 101.

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WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY TO PROSPECTIVE UH STUDENTS? RALPH ARISTA | INTERIM FEATURES EDITOR

One of the most difficult things about starting college is stepping onto campus on your first day without knowing what you should do or where you should go.

Even incoming students have questions that could make or break their decision to attend a certain college. To help remedy this situation, a few University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa students share with us advice they have for prospective UH Mānoa students.

I would tell incoming students to look at the classes available here and to see if they match up with what they want to study. I also think that it’s a good idea to plan early so they can graduate on time and to make sure that whatever college they decide to go to caters to what they want to do in the future.

My advice for prospective students is to plan ahead if they know what they want to major in. I think they should also go to a counselor as early as they can to plan out each semester, that way they can make sure not to miss any classes they would potentially need for their degree. I made the mistake of not meeting with a counselor and now I’m taking an extra semester. And I think that it would save them some money in tuition in the long-term.

For more information on these courses, such as times and building locations, visit kaleo.org/ DISCLAIMER: COURSE INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA 2017 – 2018 CATALOG AND THE SPRING 2018 MĀNOA CLASS AVAILABILITY CATALOG. CLASSES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH THE 2018 – 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR.

Along with fulfilling credits for majors, undergraduate students at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa are required to take General Education (GE or Gen. Ed) classes. GE courses are unavoidable and must be taken to graduate.

To make this part of the college credit grind easier, here is a basic guide to help you trek through the journey of completing your Gen. Ed requirements.

FOCUS REQUIREMENTS

O OR OC

Geography (GEOG) 151 Geography and Contemporary Society

If you are interested in Japanese culture, ASAN 324 is held in the Jakuan Tea House, located on East-West Road. Taught by Professor Yoshibumi Ogawa, students learn the practice of Chado, or the “Way of Tea,” a traditional ceremony in which participants prepare and consume matcha, a powdered green tea.

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Like studying a foreign language, understanding GE classes can be confusing. Below are the explanations of GE classes and their abbreviated forms, which are used on the STAR registration platform and course availability catalog.

E OR ETH

Classes that can make the Gen. Ed journey interesting

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KAI JONES Senior Mechanical Engineering

I think one of the things I regret not doing before coming to college was planning ahead. I want to let incoming freshman know that they should at least have a major in mind or some kind of interest that they want to pursue. And you should look into the school for your intended major before applying to college.

DORIS KUNG Sophomore Journalism and Fashion Design and Merchandising

XIAOFEI MAI Sophomore Dental Hygiene

As an out-of-state student, I think that incoming students, especially those who are going to be living in the dorms, should be emotionally prepared to be away from their families. I have a few friends who are actually transferring back to their in-state colleges because they can’t handle being on their own. But, I think that if you find friends and build a solid support group you can be fine.

You should also consider your major and if the schools here will cater to what you need for your degree.

JANAE MOORE Freshman Linguistics

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Keep on Truckin’ Food truck options for UHM students GARRETT HILLYER | INTERIM NEWS EDITOR

College campuses are not typically known as foodie havens. At most universities, you will be lucky to find a decent cafeteria and a couple big-name chain places. However, students and staff at the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa, and especially the foodies among them, will be happy to know that UH has a tasty lineup of food trucks around campus. Below is a quick look at the some of the fresher food truck faces, along with some recommendations to help you choose your flavor, but remember: food trucks tend to change their menus and prices often, and given their mobility, their location on campus can always be subject to change.

Kamitoku Ramen

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Many newbies to Hawai‘i and those with limited exposure to Japanese cuisine may think that ramen is little more than the styrofoam cup of noodles you see strewn across the dorm floors of budget-minded college students. However, when done right, the Japanese dish consisting of wheat noodles, a meat-based broth, and a varying combination of meat, veggies and seaweed is one of the tastiest dishes around. Kamitoku Ramen, which is based in Totorri Prefecture, Japan and has additional locations in Tokyo’s trendy Ginza area and Ala Moana’s Shirokiya food court, offers the best ramen one can find on campus. The Kamitoku Ramen

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food truck offers about five different ramens, all of which have a beef-based broth, as well as a couple curry dishes and a pork gyoza appetizer. Their signature ramen is the “Beefy Wild,” which runs about $10 and comes with a slice of tender beef, green onions, half a boiled egg, moyashi (bean sprouts) and menma (bamboo shoots), with a garlic kick and a hint of spiciness.

It might not be the best ramen you have in Hawai‘i, but that is more a testament to the derth of great ramen places here than a knock on Kamitoku. Still, it will be a delicious break in your day between classes or work.

LOCATION:

MWF, in the Center for Korean Studies parking lot TR, adjacent to Holmes Hall HOURS:

10 A.M. – 2 P.M. AVERAGE COST:

$11 BEST ORDER:

Beefy Wild, extra egg, an order of Pork Gyoza and a Pepsi

The Sistah Truck

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Where Kamitoku Ramen specializes in a particular type of dish, Sistah Truck has a more diverse menu. Though it bills itself as a Korean-inspired food truck, and indeed has some Korean staple dishes such as bibimbap, it offers locally-inspired dishes like loco moco, Japanese-American hybrid plates like a wagyu beef mushroom cheeseburger and a range of other tasty delights that make this truck a truly international eatery. The go-to dish for any Sistah Truck rookie should be the “Bibimbap Bowl,” which is a traditional Korean dish. Bibimbap, which literally means “mixed rice,” is usually served in a bowl with warm white rice, sau-

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téed veggies, chili pepper paste, a meat (usually beef) and a soft boiled or fried egg. Sistah Truck’s Bibimbap Bowl, which comes in at an affordable $8, very much follows this traditional recipe by including the white rice, veggies (carrots and zuchinni), and a delicious ground beef, topped off with a fried egg, sprouts and a chili sauce. Another great option is their chicken katsu plate, which comes with white rice and sides of green salad and potato salad for $9. Be on the lookout for their daily specials, which have been known to include items like chicken laulau, a chicken broccoli bowl and laulau tamales.

LOCATION:

MWF, behind the POST building TR, in the Center for Korean Studies parking lot HOURS:

10 A.M. – 2 P.M. AVERAGE COST:

$10 BEST ORDER:

Bibimbap Bowl, garlic butter fries and an Arizona Green Tea

Punchbowl Café

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In Fall 2017, the widely enjoyed campus café The Curb was replaced in Paradise Palms by Dunkin’ Donuts.

Though Dunkin’ Donuts is undoubtedly a great place for pastries and coffee, it lacks the coffeehouse vibe of The Curb. Perhaps Punchbowl Café can fill the gap on campus. Despite the fact that it is a food truck, which means no cozy nook for homework and lattes like The Curb had, its delicious coffee and commitment to local business and sustainability make it as close to a local coffeehouse as one will find on campus. Punchbowl Café offers hot drip, cold brew and pour-over coffees, as well as hot and iced teas, chai lattes and a delicious Li Hing lemonade, all of which are in the $2 to $4 range. They also promise 100 percent local or

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organic ingredients and work to support coffee farmers in the Ka‘ū region of the Big Island. Their packaging is recyclable, and they even offer discounts for customers who provide their own cups and containers. If visitors are hungry, Punchbowl serves up wraps, pastas and salads, and these are generally smaller, lighter plates in the $5 to $10 range. Some might recognize the truck’s owner, Eric De Mendonca, who was a cast member on the popular Japanese reality show, “Terrace House: Aloha State.” Beyond the celebrity, Punchbowl offers quality coffee at a reasonable price, and gives the campus a bit of that local coffeehouse vibe.

LOCATION:

MTWRF, behind the POST building HOURS:

10 A.M. – 2 P.M. AVERAGE COST:

$5 - $10 BEST ORDER:

Butternut squash with kale wrap and a cold brew local coffee

Peace Café: Vegan Home Cooking

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Some might think that vegan restaurants only offer specific foods for specific diets, and while there is some truth to this, vegan food can be delicious and enjoyed by herbivores and carnivores alike. Nowhere on campus is this clearer than at Peace Café, where both vegans and non-vegans can enjoy garden burgers, plate lunches and tasty snacks and sweets. However, it can be difficult to know exactly what Peace Café will have on its menu from day to day, as they tend to change frequently. This makes sense given that they

work to keep their ingredients fresh and seasonal, but customers should be ready to think on their feet. One of their usual items is the Gaia Plate, which is gluten free and comes with brown rice, scrambled tofu, seaweed, avocado, marinated beets and carrots, organic romaine lettuce, kale, coconut chips and a homemade dressing for $12. Like Punchbowl Café, Peace Café makes food its mission, hoping to use their sustainable and respectful food practices to help make the world a better, more peaceful place.

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LOCATION:

MTWRF, Sustainability Courtyard HOURS:

10 A.M. – 2 P.M. AVERAGE COST:

$10 - $15 BEST ORDER:

The Gaia Plate with a Banana Chia Choco Brownie and a Green Heaven Juice

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Transportation Options to UH Mānoa CHAVONNIE RAMOS | CO-MANAGING EDITOR

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College textbooks are expensive. This reality doesn’t hit every incoming student until they are staring at a three-figure total at the cash register.

“I haven’t bought my textbooks yet,” Jose Bonetti, a University of Hawai`i at Mānoa fourth-year biology student said. “They are really expensive.

Especially in the bookstore. The hard copies too.

Usually, the rent ones are cheaper but they don’t usually have them for at least us science majors.”

For just one class, Bonetti’s textbook and the required access code totals to $183.89.

A common practice among many college students is to get their textbooks early for three

TIP ONE: JUST WAIT Students have often regretted their purchases throughout the semester after finding that they have had little to no use of their books.

Some students do not even take the book out of its packaging, so wait a few days before rushing to the store. As professors hand out the syllabus on the first day, take a look at the course outline and see if any of the assignments require reading from the textbook itself.

Some classes can be studied with only lecture slides. If the professor hasn’t outlined every chapter and assignment, feel free to ask how much the book will be utilized.

good reasons: beating the queues traffic, getting first dibs on used books and having access to fully-stocked shelves.

While those are three convincing reasons, a lower price tag takes the cake. If scholarships and financial aid are not covering the bill, the bookstore should be the last stop, unless the book can only be purchased at the bookstore.

Each semester, the UH Mānoa Commuter Services offers parking passes for those who drive to campus. Besides single permits, carpool permits are also sold at a cheaper price for those who are on a budget. Carpooling helps get one more vehicle off the road and reduce traffic. During peak hours, cars that have a carpool permit must have a vehicle occupancy of two or more people. If there is not, the driver is required to pay the daily $5 fee.

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TIP TWO: GET ADVICE AND ASK ABOUT THE CLASS AND THE PROFESSOR AHEAD OF TIME Ratemyprofessor.com is handy. When the exact class and instructor is listed, a student’s review might hint if the book is needed. If the website is a dead end, ask students who may have previously taken the class with that specific professor.

TIP THREE: BUY USED OR RENT ONLINE

TIP FOUR: USE OLD EDITIONS

Popular websites like Amazon.com, Abebooks. com and Chegg.com allow students to purchase new or used and rent at a lower price, saving students a couple Alexander Hamiltons.

While researching for the course textbook, focus on the publisher. A lot of UH Mānoa books come from companies like Pearson. They offer various ways to purchase their textbooks, either as a physical copy or an e-book.

There is no harm in using old editions of a textbook. Often enough, the differences between editions are small. If the professor has not already informed the class if using previous editions are fine, make sure to confirm this. Old editions sell for a lot less money.

Car sharing is a way for people to use vehicles when they need one. Each Enterprise CarShare vehicle has its own reserved parking, so there is no hassle in paying for permits or finding a space. In order to participate in Enterprise’s car sharing, students, faculty and staff must be an Enterprise CarShare member and be 21 years of age or older.

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TheBus offers four routes (4, 6, 13 and 18), including six express routes (A, 80A, 85, 85A, 90 and 94) serving the Mānoa campus. Fee-paying students at UHM qualify for unlimited free bus rides during the fall and spring semesters with a UPASS. The pass is included in a student’s tuition for $50. A UPASS sticker is placed on the student’s ID card and is available at the Ticket, Information & ID Office at Campus Center.  GO TO THEBUS.ORG TO VIEW ROUTE OPTIONS.

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TIP FIVE: FACEBOOK

TIP SIX: LIBRARIES

There are a handful of helpful UH Mānoa community groups on Facebook. Students utilize these groups to either sell or buy textbooks and other items, find jobs, promote events and get advice from other students. Prices are set by the students and can sometimes be negotiated. This becomes one of the best places to ask about professors, classes and textbooks.

Although they cannot guarantee a class’ textbook, it is worth taking a look. Ask the professor about the book’s availability in the library.

For English classes, the instructor will often order a copy to have in the library or know if the book is already available. If the campus libraries or other local libraries give the red light, UH Mānoa’s student organization, Pueo Library, offers almost 20,000 books for students to borrow for free. More information and an updated list of their books are available on their website, pueolibrary.com.

The Rainbow Shuttle is a free service provided to UH students, faculty, staff and visitors. All shuttles are air-conditioned and seat 28 passengers.

There are multiple routes that travel through the campus and the neighborhood. Services operate during the fall and spring semesters, Monday through Friday during the day with occasional evening hours.

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The campus is equipped with more than 50 bike and moped rack locations. It is important to secure and lock bikes and mopeds to the racks to prevent theft. Commuter Services also offers free secured bike cage parking for cyclists and moped drivers in the Zone 20 structure next to the Stan Sheriff Center. Only registered UH faculty, staff and students are allowed card-access entry. The cage also has video surveillance for added security.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO MANOA.HAWAII.EDU/COMMUTER/

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GETTING INVOLVED AT UH

If there’s one thing that hasn’t changed since elementary school, it’s the need for scholastic involvement. The college experience is more than listening to hour-long lectures.

College movies like “Pitch Perfect” (2012) often showcase the stereotype of the vast amount of extra-curricular activities that are available for young adults to immerse themselves in at college. These activities are also available at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, which has been able to set itself apart from the rest.

Involvement is not just about joining a club

REGISTERED INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS A common factor between universities are clubs. At UH Mānoa, they are referred to as Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs). On campus, the university has 261 open to the student body.

Categories for RIOs include Greek life (fraternities and sororities), professional clubs, honor societies, music clubs, student organizations from program majors and departments and other fun groups such as the Alohamoras, a coed group that plays the “Harry Potter” game of Quidditch.

Students also have the option to create their own RIO.

GET ACTIVE

ANNUAL EVENTS ON CAMPUS

Living in Hawai‘i provides the opportunity for students to easily access outdoor activities such as hiking or going to the beach.

The university offers outdoor classes such as sailing, scuba diving, surfing and kayaking, all of which can be signed up for with a small fee at the Student Recreation Services (SRS), which also offers equipment rental.

With students on the go, not everyone has time to ride the wave. Located in the Campus Center courtyard is the Warrior Recreation Center, which includes a variety of workout machines, fitness programs, competitions, scheduled classes, an indoor track and basketball and volleyball courts.

SRS also offers a plethora of intramural sports such as soccer, home-run derby, ultimate frisbee, flag football and basketball.

In addition to what the island has to offer, the university is not dry of events.

Many organizations on campus offer events weekly. Popular functions like Aloha Bash and Sinclair Study Nights occur annually and semesterly, respectively.

KA PAPA LO‘I O KA- NEWAI Located at the Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, Kānewai focuses on preserving the Native Hawaiian practices surrounding natural resource management.

Community work days occur on the first Saturday of every month and are open to the public. Community service and course extra credit can also be fulfilled there. The program hosts university courses Papa Mahi‘ai Kalo I & II (HWST 351 & HWST 352).

Students can expect to help cultivate taro patches, participate in various workshops, create gifts and walk through the Mānoa stream.

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The First of Its Kind The Korean Language Flagship Program

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The Korean Language Flagship Center offers abundant opportunities to its students.

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Dedicated to the cultivation of Korean specialists by enhancing professional-level proficiency in their chosen field, the Korean Language Flagship Center (KLFC) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is the first of its kind in the United States.

According to its official website, KLFC’s goal is to “prepare American students to be capable of functioning in Korean as professionals in their chosen academic or professional fields.”

FROM NON-DEGREE TO FLAGSHIP

The flagship program has gone through changes to get where it is today.

“Since 2000, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been uniquely successful in obtaining a multi-year federal grant from the National Security Education Program (NSEP)

to run the Korean Flagship Program,” Professor Sang Yee Cheon, director of the KLFC wrote in her article, “Achieving a Superior Level of Proficiency: CBI, Korean Film, and the Five Cs.” “In spring 2007, at the request of the NSEP, the non-degree program was transitioned into the Korean Language Flagship Center.”

NOT YOUR ORDINARY LANGUAGE PROGRAM

According to the “Ten Things You Should Know About the Korean Flagship,” participants of the program are given the opportunity to enhance their proficiency in Korean through required courses, customized language training, faculty support, extracurricular activities, Korea-related activities and tutoring.

A highlight of the flagship is its overseas component. For one year, KLFC students will attend Korea University for “intensive language training” and “domain study.” The program

will also pair students up with professional internships in their selected fields of study to further their development as Korean specialists.

Students are able to double major and do not need to know any Korean to be accepted.

The KLFC has two programs: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program for undergraduates and the two-year Master of Arts (M.A.) program for graduate students.

To join, you must submit an application, which is different depending on if you apply as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Both applications, as well as a list of other materials needed to apply, such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, can be found on the KLFC website.

Financial aid is available for students.

STUDYING WITH THE KLFC

In order to earn a B.A. with the KLFC, students can choose one of

two tracks: the regular track and the flagship track.

The regular track, which allows participants to receive a B.A., minor or certificate in Korean, is “aimed to train students to be well-balanced and well-rounded individuals with special knowledge in Korean language and broad knowledge of Korea-related arts and sciences fields.” The overseas component is not required for this track.

The B.A. flagship track, which allows students to receive either a certificate or B.A. degree, is “designed for Professional-level language training,” and heavily focuses on “content-based instruction.” The overseas component is mandatory for this track.

To receive a M.A. from the KLFC, students must spend their first and third semester at UH Mānoa and their second and fourth semester abroad at Korea University, where they will partake in a professional internship and field research.

While the flagship program can be challenging, Professor Cheon says the KLFC staff will always be dedicated to supporting their students.

“We’re like family here,” Cheon said. “Sometimes students aren’t always able to see their other advisers, but for Flagship students, they come and see me everyday.

We’ll always support you.”

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KOREAN LANGUAGE FLAGSHIP CENTER WEBSITE koreanflagship.manoa.hawaii.edu/ CONTACT flagship@hawaii.edu (808) 956-8469

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BETTER TOMORROW SPEAKER SERIES: IS THERE LIFE OUT THERE?

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ORVIS AUDITORIUM

JANUARY 24 // 1:30PM - 2:30PM

JANUARAY 25 // 7:30PM - 9:00PM

Get the chance to learn a new language every Wednesday from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ( January 17th - March 7th..) This event is open to all UH students at any language level.. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore your full potential!

Intrested in understading the latest research of Earth-like exoplanets? Professor Sara Seager, a leading expert of planatary science and astrophysics, presents her research on January 25th in the Orvis Auditorium. This event is open to students and general public with free admission.

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EWC GALLERY’S “FAMILY SUNDAY”

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ORVIS AUDITORIUM

JANUARY 28 // 2:00PM - 3:30PM

JANUARY 30 // 7:30PM - 9:00PM

This event features textile demonstraions and a Bollywood dance workshop. Admission is free and open to the general public. Parking should be free and available. Be sure to come in on time because seating is first-come, first served!

Grammy-nominated violinist, Robert McDuffie, and UH Music faculty pianist, Jonathan Korth, perform a recital in Orvis Auditorium as part of the newly established Hawaii Chamber Music Festival. For more information, email uhmmusic@hawaii.edu

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JANUARY 31 // 2:30PM - 3:30PM

JANUARY 31, 2018 // 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Want to stand out when applying for a job? Join this workshop to learn how to develop an effective, and professional resume and cover letter. To sign up, visit online at the Mānoa Career Center site!

Do you like tacos and scary movies? Join us at Campus Center Ballroom to make your own tacos and watch the IT movie! Why? Because you deserve it. Admission is free and open to all students.

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ON-CAMPUS PART-TIME

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Assist in teaching and facilitating on-site and off-site programs for the Waikīkī Aquarium. Must have completed three college courses in science, education or performing arts or equivalent experience as an employee/volunteer at a school, museum, science center or youth organization.

The House Manager is responsible for the operation of Diamond Head Theatre’s Front of House areas (lobby, auditorium, and other public areas) during shows.

This position encompasses dealing with patrons, bar/concession oversight and management of volunteer ushers, ticket takers, and concession salespeople. The House Manager acts as the DHT’s representative during performances.

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Compensation: $12.00/hour

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Close Date: 2/01/18

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This is a rigorous and fast-paced program with various tracks available in areas of Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA. It is preferred that you have completed either your junior or senior year. Individuals must be available and present for the entire summer internship program which runs from June through mid-August.

Applicants should also be proficient in basic computer technologies.

In this role, you’ll oversee two-to-three departments with sales ranging from two-to-nine million. It’s your leadership that guides your team to achieve sales goals and maintain budget controls. We’ll be supporting you with extensive training to help you grow as a strong store executive leader. Your responsibilities will include: Drive sales by overseeing the guest service and merchandising of two to three departments with sales ranging from $2 - $9 million, act as leader on duty, as well as opening and closing the store on assigned days, etc.

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*What is Co-op? Like internships, Co-ops are education-based and career-related. It is a nation-wide program comprised of a partnership between the employer, the student and the university. Co-ops are paid and require a two semester commitment.

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Chinese Culture in the Performing Arts The story of the Phoenix Dance Chamber COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

THE RISE OF THE PHOENIX

Along with a group of the University of Hawai‘ i students who sought to establish a Chinese dance school in the islands, the PDC was established in 1989 by University of Hawai‘i alumna and retired professor Diane Letoto.

In her article titled “History of Phoenix Dance Chamber,” Letoto explained that the lack of Chinese dance schools fueled her endeavor.

“Because of the excitement and passion that I had for the diverse movement styles of Chinese dances, I felt frustrated that there were no schools of Chinese dance in Hawai‘ i while there were several schools of other dance forms such as Japanese buyo or ballet,” Letoto said. “The ‘dream’ of the Phoenix Dance Chamber was to develop a school of Chinese dance …”

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The Phoenix Dance Chamber hosts a concert each year to highlight its achievements.

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The love of culture and performing arts burns brightly at the Phoenix Dance Chamber (PDC). A Chinese dance school and nonprofit organization, the chamber is dedicated to creating “opportunities for all individuals and communities in the State of Hawaii to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of Chinese folk, ethnic minority and classical dance and arts for present and

future generations,” Ivy Hsu, Artistic Director of the PDC, said in an email interview.

Hsu stated the PDC is open to all those who are interested in learning about Chinese culture, especially through its dances. “[PDC] offers classes to students of all ages, and performs … in a variety of venues,” Hsu said. “Chinese dance consists of three or four main genres: classical, Han folk dance, ethnic minority dances, and sometime Chinese contemporary/modern dance.”

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The group hosts weekly classes.

They perform at Chinese New Year celebrations and other public or private events throughout the year. Travelling to China every three to four years, the chamber participates in cultural exchanges. They take lessons at both professional and amateur Chinese dance academies. Dancers are also sent to participate in the North American Chinese Dance Competition in Vancouver, Canada.

PDC’s Assistant Artistic Director and UH Mānoa alumnus Devon Izumigawa believes the group’s influence goes much deeper than this. Along with its passion for Chinese dance, the PDC also cultivates self-discovery and a

sense of belonging.

“Phoenix gave me the opportunity to experience my Chinese heritage,” Izumigawa said in an email interview. “Growing up I was told to be an American, so I had very little exposure to my cultural backgrounds aside of perhaps a few holidays … even then it was very westernized. Phoenix has since grown into a family for me, in every definition that entails.”

Izumigawa is not alone in his stance.

Aimee-Louise Lee, a freshman at Hawaii Baptist Academy, feels the chamber has contributed to both her personal growth and the representation of Chinese culture.

“Phoenix Dance Chamber has been my safe place for a giant chunk of my life. It is … a place where I can meet new people and dance with my old friends,” Lee said in an email interview. “This group has the job of preserving an aspect of Chinese culture that most people overlook. I don’t know a lot of groups that do what Phoenix does … [T]his is a way of sharing with the public a part of Chinese culture through dance.”

UH Mānoa senior Chantelle Sonoda, who has been with the PDC for a semester, sees it as a place she can expand her understanding of cultures.

“I look at the Chamber as a school where I can expand my knowledge about other ethnic groups that have made their own impacts through their culture,” Sonoda said in an email interview. “I have learned the basics of a few different styles. Each style that is taught has its own spe-

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Students may enter Aloha Stadium through Gate 1. Valid IDs will be scanned upon entrance.

The student section is at the North end zone, toward the right.

Sections PP to UU are designated for students.

Free shuttle services are also provided for UH Mānoa students for football home games at the stadium. In order to use

the shuttles, students also need their valid UHM IDs. Shuttles from lower campus on Kalele Road, near the football and soccer practice fields, depart two hours before kick-off. All shuttles will return to campus after the game.

Drop-off will be in front of Frear Hall, near the intersection of Dole Street and East-West Road.

STAN SHERIFF CENTER

Students may enter the Stan Sheriff Center through Gate B to watch any men’s or women’s volleyball or basketball event.

Men’s & Women’s Volleyball Lower level F, rows 8 – 21 Lower level G, rows 8 – 21 Lower level JJ, rows 13 – 21

Men’s Basketball Lower Level E, rows 8 – 21 Lower Level F, rows 8 – 21 Lower Level G, rows 8 – 21 Women’s Basketball All seats in the lower level of the SSC are designated general admission.

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The Stan Sheriff Center can seat 10,300 people.

cific flavor, and is something that I am constantly learning each time that I attend class.”

REBIRTHING AN APPRECIATION FOR CULTURE AND PASSION

Hsu hopes that PDC dancers can broaden their horizons through their membership in the school. “... [M]embers can gain three main things from engaging in our activities: a better understanding of the cultural diversity of Chinese dance, increased confidence in expression through movement, and a sense of group responsibility,” Hsu said.

She also notes that the PDC considers the act of respectfully portraying a culture as one of utmost importance.

“It can be tricky to say that what we represent is ‘authentic’ or ‘traditional’ … we tread on what can be considered cultural appropriation because we attempt to portray the diverse cultures of China. We are aware of this and want to do our best to educate ourselves and our members on how to represent cultures as respectfully as possible,” Hsu said.

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NEXT PERFORMANCE Ala Moana’s Chinese New Year Celebration Feb. 17 CONTACT Facebook & Instagram @pdcHawaii View videos of their performances at kaleo.org

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Students have the designated lower-level section JJ and loge levels GG, HH and JJ. IDs will also be scanned upon entry.

Tickets will not be issued.

Sing along with the band and cheerleaders as they help hype up the crowd with Hawai‘ i 5-0 and Co-Ed. LYRICS TO CO-ED

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 “One of only four salas (Thai Pavilions) outside of

Thailand to bear the Royal Seal,” as stated by the East-West Center website, this beautiful structure is located just in front of EWC’s Hale Kuahine next to the Center for Korean Studies. Ornate, well-maintained and open to all, the pavilion is a great place to sit on a breezy day, and is a hallmark of UH’s role as a meeting place for cultures as of one of the largest universities in the Pacific.

The Gregg M. Sinclair Library was opened in 1956 and is named  after the fourth president of the university. While the building clearly shows its age in architecture, when taking a moment to stop and appreciate the renovations and maintenance, one can see the preserved simple beauty of the library. With striking views of Diamond Head and various study lanais and courtyards, being in Sinclair’s open-air atmosphere is an experience only possible in the climate of Hawai‘ i.

Hidden Gems on Campus What makes the Mānoa campus special?

Tucked away behind the East-West Center’s Jefferson Hall, this Japanese teahouse evokes images of historic Japan. The teahouse will occasionally hold traditional tea ceremonies for special occasions and even tutorials, though visitors will need to check with the center for schedules. Visitors are not allowed inside unless part of an invited group, but walking around it is still peaceful and offers a glimpse of Japanese culture on campus.

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 Located directly next to the Japanese

Saunders Hall is home to most anthropolo-  gy and economics classes. Named posthumously after Allan Saunders, a former political science professor and “advocate for civil liberties” (according to the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa’s building list website), Saunders Hall boasts a unique concrete, linear architecture contrasted with warmtoned rooms and a skylight courtyard. With a small lunch counter, Da Spot, and solid wood benches and tables, this is a hidden place to enjoy a quiet afternoon.

teahouse is the Japanese garden, which “embodies the East-West Center goal of understanding among nations,” according to the center’s website. It is manicured, serene and teeming with colorful koi fish. When the garden was completed in 1963, it was blessed a year later by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan.