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Building future architects New MLA program allows students to engage with landscape and design

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C-More Hale, located next to the Biomedical Sciences building features a green roof and plaza landscape using drought resistant plants. GARRETT HILLYER INTERIM NEWS EDITOR

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is changing the landscape of its graduate degree offerings, and prospective architecture students are sure to be pleased. The School of Architecture will begin offering a Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) degree in the Fall 2018 semester. This is the first degree of its kind offered in the state of Hawai‘i, and is an accredited program, meaning that graduates can expect to become licensed landscape architects upon graduation. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, landscape architects “analyze, plan, design, manage, and nurture the built and natural environments . . . They design parks, campuses, streetscapes, trails, plazas and other projects that help define a community.” Any student who finds themselves griping about changes they would like to see made to the Mānoa campus can now learn how to make that happen. Specifically, the MLA program will focus on helping students engage with Hawai‘ i’s unique island landscape and position in the Oceania region. According to the School of Architecture’s website, the MLA program will focus on “ecological and social sustainability by design,” and help its students “maintain and enhance a beautiful, resilient, healthy, and prosperous Hawai’i within its com-

plex Asia-Pacific and global context.” In regard to specific design concepts, MLA students at UH can expect to learn about “contemporary, sustainable urban/landscape planning and design in tropical Asia-Pacific regions.” Examples of such structures are not hard to find. UH’s C-MORE Hale building is a certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building, and its green

A 2016 study by the United States Department of Labor, the employment rate for landscape architects is projected to grow by 6 percent between 2016 and 2026. The same study also shows that landscape architects make an average of about $60,000 per year. The MLA program offers three tracks, the ﬁrst of which is open to students with four-year bachelor degrees and majors in any ﬁeld of study.

[T]he employment rate for landscape architects is projected to grow by 6 percent between 2016 and 2026. roof and plaza landscaping using drought resistant plants offer just a few examples of how landscape architecture can translate into functional, sustainable and sleek spaces. If the prospect of designing contemporary structures and sustainable settings is not enough to entice students, they may be lured by the money that can be had from a career in landscape architecture. A 2015 study conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) found that landscape architecture services in the U.S. are valued at about $2.3 billion per year. The same study showed that landscape architecture services account for roughly 14 percent of total architecture services. The ﬁeld shows no signs of slowing down, either.

The second track offers advanced standing in the program of up to two semesters to students with professional degrees in architecture or undergraduate degrees in landscape architecture, architecture or environmental design. The last track is a “post-professional track” for students with undergraduate degrees that fulﬁll landscape architectural licensure requirements. Courses offered as part of the various MLA tracks include “Urban Ecological Analysis and Design,” “Landscape Architecture History,” “Building Well-Being: Health and the Built Environment” and several courses that allow students to plan, design and build their own projects in design studios.

However, UH’s MLA program will have some stiff competition when it comes to recruiting top-flight graduate students. According to The Best Colleges, an organization that uses various metrics to rank different undergraduate and graduate programs, the top MLA programs in the country can be found at universities like the University of Florida, Cornell University and the University of California – Berkeley. However, UH’s MLA program can distinguish itself by making good on its goal to utilize its unique position in Oceania and its close proximity to Asia. The aforementioned NEA report found that the U.S. exported nearly $2.4 billion in architectural services annually, and cites Asia as an emerging market for American landscape architects to work in. If the UH MLA program achieves its goal of providing students with a unique curriculum to design in Asia-Pacific regions, it stands to reason that the program’s graduates will be competitive in the job market. It remains to be seen how many students enroll in the MLA program for the upcoming fall semester, how they fare in the program and how they ultimately perform in the job market. What is certain is that the MLA program will provide UH architecture students with an opportunity to engage with landscape architecture in a Hawaiian setting for the first time. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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“MARVEL’S THE PUNISHER” Adding to the growing list of superhero shows adapted by Netflix, “Marvel’s The Punisher” shines a spotlight on a character that first appeared in season 2 of Netflix’s “Daredevil.” War veteran Frank Castle, played by Jon Bernthal, is a man on a mission as he works with super-hacker Micro, portrayed by Ebon Moss-Bachrach. They work to expose a weapon-trading conspiracy under the guise of the Punisher, a ruthless vigilante who seeks justice by any means necessary. “Marvel’s The Punisher” finds itself high on the list of the better Marvel series that Netflix has released. Bernthal immerses himself in the character and takes on the role of the Punisher in a way that seems as though he has leaped right out of the comics. While action often takes the forefront in comic book-based Netflix series, some of “The Punisher’s” more interesting moments come when Frank confronts his Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with other war veterans. This is not to say that the action is not worth watching. There is not a moment during the entire season that won’t have you

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at the edge of your seat, with heart-pounding ﬁght scenes and car chases galore. The only vice of “The Punisher” is its constant addition of characters throughout the whole series, with too many minor characters and branching story lines, making one wonder why the writers choose to add in random scenes that would not make a difference if left out of the show. Still, “The Punisher” is a great show overall, and skipping out on it would be punishment in and of itself.

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“KANTARO: THE SWEET TOOTH SALARYMAN”

An import series from Japan, “Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman” stars Matsuya Onoe as Kantaro, a hard-working sales representative with a hidden agenda. Although he is a diligent worker and does almost everything with ease, there is one thing that gets him through the work day: After quickly ﬁnishing up an assignment, Kantaro makes time to skip out on work and indulge in mind-blowing desserts. While the show is a veiled attempt to highlight and advertise the real shops in Tokyo that sell these desserts, the quick history of each shop narrated by Kantaro does not really detract from the overall premise of the show: watching Kantaro get his hands on sweets while inadvertently solving problems for his co-workers. The desserts highlighted on the show are presented in a way that draws the eye and gets one excited yet sad when one realizes that they have to travel to Japan just to get a taste. The show is meant to be presented like a comedy, and that is very evident as we watch Kantaro devouring these treats in a way that gives the term “food-porn” a completely new meaning and often results in scenes that are both laughable and cringe-worthy. While the series does not necessarily have a solid plot to work with, “Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman” is still highly entertaining. With only thirteen 24-minute episodes to the season, you can binge-watch the entire series in one sitting. Just be careful; binge-watching might soon be followed by binge-eating. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

Netflix’s “The Babysitter” stars Judah Lewis as preteen Cole who, after witnessing his babysitter and her friends murder someone, discovers that his sweet babysitter Bee, played by Samara Weaving, is the leader of her own satanic cult bent on sacrificing the innocent to fulfill a deal she made with the devil. When Bee and her friends realize they have been caught, they make it their goal to sacrifice Cole next. The movie is a strange mashup of classic horror-movie meets comedy meets “Home Alone.” Although the film is studded with plot holes, raunchy jokes, obvious ploys to sell sex

and cliché characters, bear in mind that “The Babysitter” is not trying to be the next cult classic, it is only trying to be entertaining. Despite the many flaws in the movie, it is full of laughs. These laughs, however, come not only as a result of the script and the acting, but also because the film is one of those bad movies you cannot help but make fun of. In short, you will laugh both with and at “The Babysitter.” If enjoying cheesy-bad films is your thing, “The Babysitter” is worth a watch. If not, skip it and save yourself the terror of this horror flick’s pitfalls. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Speaking of binge-watching and binge-eating, “The Great British Baking Show” is a cooking competition show from across the pond. The BBC production presents a refreshing change from the competitive cooking shows common in America, which can be loud, angry and “cut-throat” with the potential to be “chopped” at any moment. “The Great British Baking Show” is anything but that. Set over ten weeks of competition, the show pits ten talented amateur home bakers against each other in tests of bread-making, cake construction and pastry preparation until only one is left standing. The winner is crowned “Star Baker” with only that title, and the prestige that comes with it. This lack of a monetary grand-prize or a job-offer is a refreshing change of pace from American-style competition shows. In “The Great British Baking Show,” only recognition and reputation are at stake, and that is more than enough. The bakers themselves are the best part

“THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW” of the show. Though competitors, the bakers never yell at one another. In fact, there are often times throughout the series when competitors help each other to bake or plate a dish. This aspect of respectful, caring competition gives the show a “warm” feeling, which seems appropriate given that the warm feeling of eating a delicious baked good forms the foundation of the competition’s premise. Their skill is astounding, as each episode ﬁnds the bakers preparing free-standing sculptures, edible art pieces and decorative decadent delights. The judges and the hosts also add something magical to the show, as hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc provide a comedic element and the judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry balance criticism with optimism. As with “Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman,” “The Great British Baking Show” might have you running to the grocery store for late-night cookies and cakes. As you watch the show, watch your diet, too.

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WELCOME BACK BASH 2018’S

MUSICAL LINEUP

Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning artist joins this year’s Welcome Back Bash RALPH ARISTA INTERIM FEATURES EDITOR

Start the new semester off right and kick back, relax and jam out to local artists at the annual University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Welcome Back Bash from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 at the Campus Center Courtyard. Headlining this year’s bash is Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning artist Anuhea. Anuhea’s fusion of pop and reggae with a little island ﬂair cre-

ates a unique sound that no other artist can replicate. It has earned her a place as a favorite among locals. Some of her top hits are “Simple Love Song” and “Higher Than the Clouds,” from her album entitled “For Love” released on Feb. 12, 2012. Opening for Anuhea is local band 82ﬁfty. Combining rock, alternative and reggae music, this local band has earned the title for Rock Album of the Year at the 2008 Hawaii Music Awards and a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the Na Hoku

New year, new flicks

Hanohano Awards of the same year. They have also had the honor of opening up for mainland bands such as The Expendables, MxPx and Sublime with Rome. 82ﬁfty is made up of Jessie Campania (lead vocals/ guitar), Zach Manzano (lead guitar/ vocals), Ryan Dela Cruz (bass) and Max Paguio (drums). Also in attendance will be local band Sudden Rush. Blending native Hawaiian chants with English lyrics and a gritty hip-hop beat, Sudden Rush focuses on topical Hawaiian

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WELCOME BACK BASH LOCATION Campus Center Courtyard DATE Friday, Jan. 12, 2017 (9 p.m. – 12 a.m.) ADMISSION Free for UH students with valid ID $5 for general public

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

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Starring Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” takes creative license in retelling Barnum’s claim to fame story. Barnum grew from a tiresome, monotonous life as a simple clerk and became the co-founder of what we know as the Barnum and Bailey Circus. The ﬁlm features Hollywood starlet Zendaya as Anne Wheeler, trapeze artist and acrobat, as well as veteran musical star Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle, a playwright who later becomes Barnum’s business partner and who is loosely based off of James Anthony Bailey, Barnum’s real-life business partner. Written as a musical, the ﬁlm has already received three Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor – Musical or Comedy (Hugh Jackman) and Best Original Song (“This Is Me”).

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE

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Start your new year with one of these can’t-miss films RALPH ARISTA INTERIM FEATURES EDITOR

issues like drug use, cultural pride and sovereignty and has collaborated with other well-known local artists like Willie K, Keali‘ i Reichel and ‘Ehukai. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. UH system students have free entrance with a valid student ID. If students would like to bring a guest, general admission tickets are $5 at the door. Go to the bash for a chance to win back-to-school items such as an iPad mini, Beats headphones or a Herschel Supply Co. backpack.

A sequel to the 1995 ﬁlm starring Robin Williams, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” takes four high school students into the world of the cursed board game that plagued Williams’ character 20 years ago. While all four of these students come from different social circles, they discover that the only way to stay alive in the jungle and return to the real world is to look past their differences and work together. This ﬁlm stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black as the students’ in-game characters. Nick Jonas also plays a critical role.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

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Taking place where “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” leaves off, we ﬁnd the long awaited return of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) met with the arrival of Rey (Daisy Ridley), a potential jedi-in-training, who desires to learn the ways of the Jedi from the master himself. All the while, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) leads the First Order in an all-out assault against General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) and the Resistance for supremacy over the galaxy. A sequel tentatively titled “Star Wars: Episode IX” is slated for release in December 2019.

COCO

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A new addition to the Disney Pixar family of ﬁlms, “Coco” tells the story of Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), who, despite his family’s generations-long ban on music of any kind, aspires to be a musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt.) Hoping to prove his talent to his disapproving family, Miguel sets out on a journey that soon leads him to the colorful Land of the Dead. After he meets a smooth-talking skeleton named Hector (Gael García Bernal), the two set out on a music-ﬁlled journey to discover the dark secret behind his family’s hatred of song.

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Hawai‘ i’s minimum wage increase has benefits A minimum wage increase in Hawai‘i offers a potential boost for local and national economies. TĀLIS ZOMMERS STAFF WRITER

The Hawai‘i Department of Labor raised Hawai‘i’s minimum wage to $10.10 from its previous minimum, $9.25. This may not seem like a huge increase, but it is not the endgame for the state. This wage elevation will help people in Hawai‘i by increasing their ability to afford housing, necessities and amenities. However, few may realize how the minimum wage increase will also aid the United States overall economy.

people with no previous work experience (or those in need of income) the ability to enter and maintain employment opportunities that do not leave them feeling as though they are barely scraping by. Giving minimum wage jobs to high-risk or disadvantaged individuals could allow them to get the start they need to break into more prosperous futures. The Hawai‘i homeless epidemic is complex, but an increase in the minimum wage can be a start to preventing more of the population from being displaced.

HOW IT HELPS LOCALLY

A minimum wage increase permits food service workers, retail workers and others in entry-level jobs to save and spend more. A higher minimum wage allows

STIMULATING THE ECONOMY

In the United States, the Pew Research Center approximates that 30 percent of all hourly-paid workers get paid slightly more than the

federal minimum wage of $7.25, but less than $10.10. Therefore, Hawai‘i’s increase to $10.10 is above the average United States minimum wage. Higher wages promote spending. If Hawai‘i begins to achieve notable economic growth due to these wage increases, more local residents could travel and participate in tourism throughout the United States. While Hawai‘i’s long-standing economic beacon is tourism, an increase in spending by local residents at smaller businesses on the islands and elsewhere is an overall beneﬁt for our residents and the nation’s residents. Hawai‘i’s minimum wage increase is locally beneﬁcial, but, its potential to boost the national economy, now and in the future, is even better. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

TZANA SALDANIA INTERIM OPINIONS EDITOR

The Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative Action Plan is a preemptive attempt to prevent and control a possible increase in opioid-related fatalities. The plan is a paragon for addressing the national “Opioid Crisis” (named by the National Institute on Drug Abuse) by enacting policy that works to change stigmas surrounding drug users.

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we know well: neighbors, co-workers, friends, family and potentially ourselves. That being said, access to opioids does not solely come from dealers on the street. Highly addictive substances can come from our primary care physicians. In fact, “nearly half of all U.S. opioid overdose deaths involve a prescription opioid” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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These acts indicate that Hawai‘ i legislature is objectively and ethically addressing the multifaceted nature of opioid addiction. Immunity from possession increases the likelihood of medical attention being provided to those in near-death overdoses. Informed consent sets a precedent between prescriber and patient that addresses the high risk of opioids. WILL IT HOLD?

“The Statewide Action Plan is a comprehensive strategy to aggressively counteract the increased abuse and misuse of of opioids in Hawai‘i.” - GOVERNOR DAVID IGE, HAWAII OPIOID ACTION INITIATIVE

Will Hawai‘ i Survive the Opioid Crisis? Hawai‘i legislature acts preemptively with “Opioid Initiative Action Plan”

In a statement by Governor David Ige, “Hawaii ranks 43rd in the nation in drug overdose deaths.” A “multi-agency” effort, “the Statewide Action Plan is a comprehensive strategy to aggressively counteract the increased abuse and misuse of opioids in Hawai‘ i.” The plan’s progressive “paradigm shift” in viewing “addicts” is the reason why this plan of action stands as a model for addressing this crippling crisis. THE STIGMA

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According to the state’s Department of Health, drug poisioning is one of the “leading causes of fatal injuries among Hawai’i Residents”.

Drug abusers are removed from society – the homeless, the junkies, the groups that reside in alleys. Google “drug user;” you will see images that ingrain this stereotype. The truth is, addicts are people

TRANSFUSION OF POLICY VISION

This plan acknowledges the stigma toward drug users. The holistic embodiment of treating users as sufferers rather than criminals is apparent in the policy: • Act 217 provides immunity from drug-related charges, such as possession when a person calls for medical assistance in an overdose emergency. • Act 66 calls for development of an informed consent template by the Department of Health for use by opioid prescribers and limits initial prescription of opioid pain medications to 7 days (with certain exceptions). The purpose of this act is to reduce addiction, overdose and death related to the use of opioids.

With 60 pages of statistics and facts, the Opioid Initiative Action Plan is thorough. Legislature, health and social professionals being a part of the drafting also builds the plan’s merit. But, what looks good on paper is not always good in reality. Totted as a “living-document,” this plan was crafted on theoretical crisis. The state acknowledges that changes to the plan will be necessary in order to prevent the development and progress of the problem. Governor Ige, the legislature itself and other afﬁliates are taking the wheel. The Hawai‘ i Opioid Initiative Action Plan is the informed map in hand. With that, our state stands a better chance at tackling a local opioid crisis. The full plan has been made available to the public at health.hawaii. gov/substance-abuse/survey/.

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UPASS or no pass? The choice is a matter of convenience KAILANIANNA ABLOG / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Students can renew their UPASS every semester. KAILANIANNA ABLOG INTERIM ASSOCIATE OPINIONS EDITOR

Effective January 1, 2018, TheBus fare increased from $2.50 to $2.75. The “UPASS,” a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa–issued semester pass that allows students to use the public transportation service free of fare, eases the ﬁnancial concerns for commuting students and is convenient in times when personal vehicles or walking are not feasible. UPPING THE CHARGE

In addition to the increase in adult one-way rides, adult one-day passes are now $5.50 instead of $5, and monthly adult and senior citizen passes now cost $70. Higher prices can raise ﬁnancial concerns for college students who use the bus as their main mode of

transportation. In such cases, the UPASS is a clear way to save money on commuting for a semester. PAY ONCE, STAY FARE-FREE

Established by the Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i in 2009, the UPASS is a sticker placed on a University of Hawai‘i ID card allowing students to utilize the city bus for a semester (not including the summer session) without paying the fare for each ride. The UPASS can be picked up at the beginning of each term. Undergraduate senior Anna Peterson, despite having a car, still utilizes her UPASS for its many beneﬁts. “I used it everyday before I had a car. Now I only use it if I don’t have $5 cash for the parking fee,” Peterson said. “One of the beneﬁts of having [the UPASS] is that I can

use my paycheck for more important things, like food or rent.”

Choi believes that, regardless of the cost, it is wise to use the UPASS. “[I]t’s included in my tuition,

One of the beneﬁts of having [the UPASS] is that I can use my paycheck for more important things, like food or rent. – ANNA PETERSON UNDERGRAUDATE SENIOR WHY TAKE A PASS ON THE UPASS?

Students do not need to use the UPASS. There are other forms of transportation to and from campus such as driving, Uber and walking. However, the UPASS is included in the Transportation Fee, which is paid every semester in tuition – even if you are not using it. Undergraduate freshman Adriana

of each student. Students who do not drive, lack access to a car or want to save money on transportation can ﬁnd solace in the UPASS. There are no consequences for not using the UPASS. Students should use the UPASS because its cost is included in tuition. If students opt to pay for bus fares instead, they will not only be spending more money for those rides but also be paying $50 for something that they do not use.

might as well use it,” Choi said. Purchasing the one-day or monthly bus passes or paying for the one-way fare is more costly in the long run, as opposed to paying the $50 lump sum each semester. A MATTER OF CONVENIENCE

Whether or not the UPASS is useful depends on the circumstances

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Why are Republicans still supporting fossil fuels? DAVID BUBBINS OPINIONS CORRESPONDENT

With the rise of green energy over the last few years, many people are wondering why America is still relying on fossil fuels, considering that they are both destructive to the environment and more expensive than green energy. The answer is that Republican politicians refuse to accept anything other than fossil fuels. Unfortunately for them, the American people are starting to accept that climate change is not a hoax and that the transition from fossil fuels to green energy is necessary. Because of this shift in the public mind, politicians who sup-

port fossil fuels are starting to get desperate and cling to any excuse they can think of. This resulted in a laughable quote from Rick Perry this past November. RICK PERRY AND SEXUAL ASSAULT

“But also from the standpoint of sexual assault,” Perry said. “When the lights are on, when you have light that shines, the righteousness, if you will on those types of acts. So from the standpoint of how you really affect people’s lives, fossil fuels is going to play a role in that. I happen to think it’s going to play a positive role.” That is the Secretary of Energy claiming that fossil fuels prevent

sexual assault. Ignoring the fact that green energy is more efﬁcient in terms of street lights, it is a really bizarre claim to be making. By this logic, one can assume that our Secretary of Energy is less than qualiﬁed. But, he has a Bachelor of Science, which is not easy to achieve coming from a person who has one. If that’s the case, then why did he make that claim at all? TRUMP AND COAL

The best way to answer this is to look at one of Trump’s biggest supporters: coal miners. During the 2016 presidential campaign, President Trump held a rally in West Virginia, the audience of which

was connected to the coal industry. After putting on a hard hat and hilariously acting out what he thinks mining is, he said that he’s going to bring the coal jobs back. “If I win, we’re going to bring those miners back,” President Trump said. “For those miners, get ready, because you’re going to be working your asses off.” Saying something that even CEO of Murray Energy Bob Murray wouldn’t say is going to rack up some supporters. In fact, Trump won most of the states that have coal mines during the 2016 election. WHY THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE

His ability to get that much support

by backing coal shows how powerful the coal industry is in the vote. The problem is that supporting the coal industry like this is preventing a necessary transition that the majority of Americans support. There is even a good chunk of laid-off miners who are refusing to accept jobs in green energy because they think that Trump is going to bring coal jobs back. If politicians did care about coal miners, they would support agencies that would help get them jobs in the green energy sector. Making excuses for continuing to support fossil fuels is something that needs to stop. Not only are these politicians sinking to new lows for votes, they are lying to the American people.

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A new era for men’s volleyball Rainbow Warriors embark into the Big West

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The Rainbow Warriors regroup after USC puts down another kill during the Texaco Rainbow Warrior Classic Championship match. CHAVONNIE RAMOS INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR

With a new year comes a new season, new goals and a new conference for the University of Hawai‘i men’s volleyball team. UH received the news of the Big West adding men’s volleyball to its sponsored sports back in May 2016, when the ‘Bows were part of the Mountain Paciﬁc Sports Federation (MPSF). Last week was the long awaited inaugural debut of the conference. The league is the ﬁrst Division I conference to sponsor the sport. Men’s volleyball is the Big West’s 18th sponsored sport that the conference conducts an annual championship for. UH opened up the season capturing the Texaco Rainbow Warrior Classic title last week. Hawai‘i faced former MPSF conference member University of Southern California, and Juniata and Stevens Institute of Technology, who are Division III members from the Continental Volleyball Conference and United Volleyball Conference. THE BIG SIX

Alongside UH, the five other schools competing for a Big West championship are California State University Northridge (CSUN), Long Beach State University (LBSU), UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego. All schools have competed in the MPSF since 1993 and combined they have produced five NCAA titles, 12 national runner-up finishes and 26 national championship appearances since 1970. Even if the ‘Bows did not claim a MPSF title, they played in the championship match four times and rep-

resented the league at the NCAA Tournament five times. Hawai‘ i finished with an all-time MPSF record of 321-203, two player of the year certificates, three freshman of the year and one coach of the year. LBSU placed second in the preseason American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll with 345. Ohio State claimed first place with 362 votes after finishing last season with a 32-2 record. The six Big West head coaches submitted their votes on the order of finish in the conference. LBSU was selected first on four coach ballots for 34 points. UH snagged the remaining two first-place votes and placed second with 32 points. UC Irvine and CSUN shared third place with 21 points apiece. UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego had 10 and eight points, respectively. GOING LONG

The Big West Men’s Volleyball Tournament is set for April 19 – 21 at LBSU’s Walter Pyramid. The six teams will compete for the tournament title and an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. Competition for the Big West will be through a double roundrobin format for 10 matches. There will be a six-team, single elimination postseason tournament that will be conducted at a school one week before the NCAA Championship selections. UH is set to host the Big West tournament in 2020, and UC Irvine will host in 2021. LEAD THE WADE

‘Bows head coach Charlie Wade returns for his ninth season. During his eight years, Wade has shaped

the men’s volleyball program into a national leader. The ‘Bows made two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three years. Last season, the team advanced to the national semiﬁnals. In 2016, Wade became the program’s third coach to reach 100 wins with a four-set thriller over No. 1 UCLA on Feb. 5. The team has deﬁnitely gained the support of the fans at the Stan Sheriff Center, with attendance averages of 3,671 in 2015, and 3,794 in 2017. READY TO SERVE

The ‘Bows harnessed the momentum and power from last season, coming off of a 27-match win streak and NCAA appearance. They also managed to begin the season ranked No. 5 in the preseason AVCA poll. The Rainbow Warriors return three starters and 11 lettermen, including the All-Americans Stijn van Tilburg, junior outside hitter, and Larry “Tui” Tuileta, senior libero and outside hitter. “We were so blessed last year with all those wins, and looking back to it, it was just amazing,” van Tilburg said. “All those wins were a product of the effort. So if we practice the same way we did last year, and we have the same effort, the wins will come again.” Last season, van Tilburg finished as one of the front-runners of the team, ranked No. 3 nationally in kills per set (4.25) and No. 11 in hitting percentage (.370). He managed to get double-digit kills in 24 of 32 matches, and got his first career double-double of 14 kills and a career-high of 10 digs against Pepperdine in the MPSF quarterfinals. Van Tilburg was the recipient of the

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Junior outside hitter Stijn van Tilburg serves the ball in the second set against USC.

Off the Block (OTB) Bryan Ivie Award, given to the nation’s best opposite. He was also one of three ﬁnalists for OTB’s International Player of the Year. This season, van Tilburg will have to adjust and improve as he moves from opposite to outside hitter. van Tilburg normally played on the left side of the court, and making the switch to the right adds more responsibility. “It was a good year last year,” van Tilburg said. “I try to improve a little more from the service line and add some other things.” For Tuileta, last season marked his ﬁrst time on the court as a Rainbow Warrior. Tuileta ranks 14th nationally and fourth in the MPSF with a 2.36 average. He helped the ‘Bows rank second in the MPSF and sixth nationally with 9.05 digs per set. As the lone senior on the squad,

Tuileta hopes to lead by example for the younger members. “I think the focus this season is focus on our preparation,” Tuileta said. “Especially since a lot of the guys got a lot of game experience last year, we have the overall goal of what we want in the back of our heads. I think everyone wants to prepare well for it.” Preparation and having the mindset to capture the ﬁrst ever men’s volleyball Big West Conference title is something that the Rainbow Warriors will have to keep in the back of their heads for this season. The ‘Bows still have a long way to go, especially when they travel to Nashville, Tennessee this week for OTB’s Grow the Game Challenge. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Senior libero Larry Tuileta goes in for a dig in the first set against USC on Jan. 6. CHAVONNIE RAMOS INTERIM SPORTS EDITOR

Playing two sports in college isn’t easy, but senior Larry “Tui” Tuileta managed to balance both volleyball and football. The 2014 Punahou graduate was the star volleyball player and football quarterback of his class. In 2013, he led the Buffanblu to an 11-0 record and to the Hawai‘i High School Ath-

letic Association Division I State Football Championships. With volleyball, Tuileta helped lead the team to three consecutive state titles. He originally committed to the University of Hawai‘i but changed his mind to attend the University of Southern California. Tuileta wanted to challenge himself and grow as a person. Attending college on the continent gave him an opportunity to live on his own.

As a member of both the USC football and the volleyball teams in 2014–2015, Tuileta appeared in 26 matches with 12 starts as an outside hitter. He ﬁnished the season with 173 kills, 118 digs, 20 blocks and 7 service aces while hitting .272. But after one season with the Trojans, Tuileta decided to transfer back to Hawai‘ i to attend UH. “I was getting a little home sick, and I want to be with my family,”

Tuileta said. “I was a little more comfortable over here. But I don’t regret going away at all. I had a good time while I was there; I made a lot of friends, still to this day. I’m happy with the change.” The Punahou alum made his appearance on the men’s volleyball team for the 2017 season as a libero and earned second-team All-American honors, as well as membership to the all-Mountain Paciﬁc Sports Federation (MPSF) second team. With the ‘Bows, he appeared in 32 matches and made 30 starts at libero and one as outside hitter. He is ranked 14th nationally and 4th in the MPSF in digs per set (2.36). During the summer, Tuileta played on the U.S National Team at the Pan American Cup. Head Coach Nick Rolovich also offered him a scholarship to play on the Rainbow Warrior football squad, which Tuileta gladly accepted. This past football season, Tuileta suited up during fall camp with the team for the ﬁrst time since his freshman season at USC. Although he hasn’t seen action in any games, Tuileta is a quarterback on the scout team. The transition and balance of playing both sports is not an easy one for Tuileta, but he manages to give his entire effort and devotion. With the help of his teammates, he has adjusted fairly well. “When it was football season, I kind of just committed myself to the whole football,” Tuileta said. “I didn’t really do any volleyball at all, just because I wanted to give all my effort into that one sport. It paid off in the end, just because I’m always staying in shape

constantly, always working out.” Outside of UH, Tuileta is involved in charitable activities, including volunteering at area food banks and homeless shelters and serving as a youth volleyball coach. As the lone senior on the volleyball squad, Tuileta hopes to contribute to the best of his ability. “I just want to do the best I can, especially to represent the island well,” Tuileta said. “I was born and raised here. I get to play in front of my family and just make my family proud and my coaches.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Fresh faces embody 35 percent of the University of Hawai‘i men’s volleyball team. Here’s the breakdown of this season’s squad: The ‘Bows picked up seven freshman and return six sophomores, juniors and one senior. All together, the men’s volleyball team comprises 20 members. The returning ‘Bows have displayed exemplary performances and potential for the 2018 season. AUSTIN MATAUTIA

Sophomore outside hitter Austin Matautia jump-started this season tallying 12 kills and hitting .429 with four digs and three blocks against Stevens Institute of Technology during last week’s Rainbow Classic. The Ewa Beach native averaged 2.07, 1.02 digs and 0.39 blocks per set while hitting .270 and 13 aces during his freshman campaign. Matautia set a season-high of 16 kills against Long Beach State on January 18 and racked up three

double-ﬁgure kill matches and one double-double. He was also named to the Outrigger Resorts all-tournament team after averaging 2.86 kills and 2.0 digs to help the ‘Bows claim the tournament title. BRETT ROSENMEIER

Junior outside hitter Brett Rosenmeier ﬁnished third on the team in kill average and made 13 service aces. Rosenmeier had a remarkable performance during the NCAA Opening Round against Penn State, tallying 13 kills and hitting .409 with nine digs and six blocks. He is also someone to watch out for this season.

RADO PARAPUNOV

Sophomore opposite Rado Parapunov led the Rainbow Warriors to a four-set win over the University of California, Los Angeles, to lock in the homecourt match for the MPSF quarterﬁnals. He totalled nine kills, hitting .316 with four digs and two blocks. Parapunov racked up four double-digit kill matches in ﬁve starts, with a season high of 23 kills against Long Beach State on January 18. Last weekend, Parapunov contributed to the Bows’ Texaco Rainbow Warrior Classic title win with 11 kills during the championship match against USC.

PATRICK GASMAN

GAGE WORSLEY

Last season, redshirt sophomore Patrick Gasman finished as one of the top blockers in the country. Gasman ranks No. 9 nationally with a 1.09 blocking average. He had around five blocks in 11 matches, including a career-high eight against Pepperdine in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) quarterfinals.

Freshman libero and defensive specialist Gage Worsley was a member of the 2017 U.S. Junior National Team that competed at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship in the Czech Republic. He was also a four-year letterman in volleyball during high school. His older brother Joe is a junior setter for the ‘Bows. Gage also got his share of match time last weekend at libero.

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Sophomore opposite Rado Parapunov jumps up for a kill while USC’s Gianluca Grasso and Connor Inlow attempt to block it. THREE FOR 2019

Three players will join the Rainbow Warrior squad for the 2019 season: Cole Hogland, Devon Johnson and Filip Humler. Hogland is a two-sport athlete out of ‘Iolani School. He led the Raiders to the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division I tournament last year and was named to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Fab. 15.

Johnson is an outside hitter for the Westlake High School team and the Bones Volleyball Club. He was a member of the gold medal-winning team that represented the region of Southern California at the USAV High Performance Championship. Humler helped the Czech Republic place seventh at the 2017 Youth World Championship and a European Championship.

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 Genbaku Dome, part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, serves as a memorial to the

people who were affected and killed in the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The area was also named a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site in 1996.

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Hop on a plane and travel 4,117 miles to the land of the rising sun. Japan is a popular destination for Hawai‘i residents because of its historical landmarks, unique food options and local traditions and customs. Communities in Hawai‘i and Japan have established a bond and helped inﬂuence each other’s cultures. Get a glimpse of some of the sites and scenes of Japan, from areas around Osaka, Hiroshima and Kyoto.

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as the Golden Pavilion, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a tourist attraction and a national historic site. The temple was a residence for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who restored imperial power in Kyoto. The original temple was built in 1937, but burned down numerous times throughout the years, including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed the majority of Kyoto, and in 1950 when a fanatic monk set it on fire. In 1955, the structure was rebuilt and still stands today.

 Located in southern Kyoto, the Fushimi Inari Shrine

is famous for its torii gates and shrines dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. This is also a popular tourist destination where people often go to explore the mountain trails and shrines.

 A railway station attendant oversees the bullet train off to Hiroshima in the early

morning at the Shin Osaka station. Bullet trains are a convenient way of traveling between Osaka and Tokyo. Having a Japan Rail Pass allows for a discounted ride on the trains. With no pass, the fare is about 13,620 yen ($120.40 USD) one way.