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Since those living with depression are at a higher risk of alcoholism, college students who take antidepressants should be aware of possible health concerns.

DEPRESSION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Global Journal of Medical Research found that between the early 1990s and 2005, there was an estimated 25 to 50 percent increase in college students using antidepressants.

Mental illness is also found to be more common among college students today compared to a decade ago, noting that the “percentage of students with moderate to severe depression has gone up from 34 to 41 percent,” according to The American Psychological Association.

Symptoms of depression may include persistent sadness or anxiety, decreased energy, loss of interest, insomnia, and thoughts of death or suicide.

Antidepressant medication mitigates the symptoms of depression by affecting neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain that affect one’s mood.

ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND ALCOHOL

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism states

that 60 percent of college students ages 18 to 22 have consumed alcohol within the past month.

Higher alcohol consumption rates pose a potential danger to antidepressant users, as a study by Michigan doctors Michael I. Chaser, Jolene R. Bostwick and Melissa Tai discovered that those with depression are at a higher risk of alcoholism.

Chaser, Bostwick and Tai found that consuming both antidepressants and alcohol can “ increase depressive symptoms and sedation” and impair one’s “coordination, judgment, and reaction time.”

The Queensland Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies found that certain antidepressants, like Marplan and Emsam, have dietary restrictions. When these antidepressants are mixed with tyramine, a compound found in certain foods and alcoholic beverages, it can lead to an unsafe increase in blood pressure, resulting in the possibility of stroke and memory loss, also known as a “hypertensive crisis,” according to the American Heart Association.

The National Headache Foundation cautions people who take antidepressants to avoid drinking “more than two domestic bottled or canned beers or nonalcoholic beers, 4 oz. of wine per day, and tap beers,” as they contain tyramine.

In an email interview, Dr. Hannah Im, Staff Therapist and Co-co-

ordinator of Outreach Programming and Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, described how the CSDC approaches the use of antidepressants in regards to clients. “[Antidepressants] are certainly one of the many resources we have to treat depression, but we make sure to do this within the broader context of a therapeutic relationship with the client, and this is never done lightly without ongoing consideration of the whole person,” said Im.

in Room 312 of the Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services (QLCSS), or contact the center via phone at (808) 956-7927.

The University Health Services Health Promotion Program offers another resource called the “Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program (ADEP),” which aims “to reduce the incidence and consequences of alcohol/other drug misuse and abuse among UH Mānoa students.” Health Promotions is located in Room 313-D of the QLCSS, and can be contacted via phone at (808) 956-3574.

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College students who use antidepressants and consume alcohol are advised to consult their doctor, fully discuss side effects and make decisions based on the possible consequences.

Dr. Im offers advice for students who actively take, and are considering, antidepressants. “Students should work closely with their psychiatrists who will provide psychoeducation on any medications they prescribe,” said Im. “More than likely, psychiatrists will also make sure to have regular check-ins with their patients in order to manage risk or unwanted side effects.”

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Students who have mental illnesses, such as depression, and are seeking resources may speak with counselors at the CSDC, located

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Mauna Kea telescope to get an upgrade UH gets help from the NSF

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UH Hilo also operates its own telescope on Mauna Kea KEVIN HARRISON NEWS EDITOR

The University of Hawai‘i’s telescope on Mauna Kea is getting an upgrade thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, according to a UH News story.

The article says that the 88-inch telescope will be able to produce images of a quality similar to those of the Hubble Space Telescope after a new “autonomous adaptive optics system” is installed.

The optics system, called the Robo-AO-2, is being developed by UH astronomer Christoph Baranec.

“The new Robo-AO-2 will usher in a new age of high-resolution science in astronomy, and we’re doing it with one of the oldest and smallest telescopes on Maunakea,” Baranec said in the story.

The Robo-AO optic systems work by firing an invisible, ultraviolet laser into the sky and measuring how much that laser is blurred by the Earth’s atmosphere. By quanti-

fying the blurring, they can de-blur images of celestial objects to create high-resolution images.

Construction of the optics system will begin at the UH Institute for Astronomy’s site in Hilo this September. It is planned to be operational in two years.

The Robo-AO-2 will be used to take high-resolution images of space objects including planets and stars every night. The system is designed to operate without astronomers on site.

“Because Robo-AO-2 will be so

versatile and capable, we’ll be able to undertake surveys of an unprecedented number of exoplanet host stars and candidate lensed quasars, and even monitor the nightly weather of our planetary neighbors – all in high-definition color,” Baranec said.

This model is being developed based on one Baranec created at the California Institute of Technology.

The system’s ability to monitor weather on other planets is supposed to help the NASA in its plan to

send probes to Uranus and Neptune in future decades.

The UH Hilo has secured time for their astronomy students to use the 88-inch telescope for classes and research projects.

Through the Maunakea Scholars program, high school students will also be able to use the Robo-AO-2 once it is operational.

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Tae-Ung Baik, the SJD program director, said in the release.

The SJD program is designed to be completed in three years and only requires students to be in residence at Richardson for one year.

The program was designed by a seven-person committee of Richardson law professors and administrators.

“By offering this degree, we join the most prestigious law schools while we also enhance the experience of all our students from across the globe,” Richardson’s Dean Avi Soifer said in the release.

Other schools that offer the SJD include Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and Duke University.

Russell Leu, vice dean at the Beijing Foreign Studies University’s School of Law, said that this program may attract Chinese students, as the Chinese government subsidizes the education of students who want to pursue an SJD degree in the US. The announcement of these new degree programs comes after the UH Board of Regents decided to reduce the tuition of Richardson’s LLM program by a third.

The University of Hawai‘ i’s William S. Richardson School of Law has established two new degrees for foreign attorneys, according to a press release.

An Advanced Juris Doctor (AJD) and a Doctor of Judicial Science (SJD) are the two new degrees. The AJD allows applicants with foreign legal training to earn a law degree (a JD) in two years instead of the traditional three. Students who complete the program will be eligible to take the bar exam and practice law if they pass.

The SJD is primarily for students who have completed a JD or a Masters in Law (LLM) and want to teach law or already teach law outside the US. It is also for people involved in policy studies at research institutions and those who work for governments.

But US students are allowed to participate in the program as well.

“We are confident that the SJD program will provide a great opportunity for international legal practitioners who want to deepen their DYLAN DEANGELO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  knowledge to pursue a teaching Richardson is also constructing a new community legal outreach center. career in their home countries,”

New degree programs at law school The new degrees are targeted at foreign students

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The foreign language education problem The United States is not preparing future generations TAYLOR MCKENZIE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

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UH Mānoa offers degrees in computer science and Information Technology.

Cybersecurity program seeks to train students and teachers KEVIN HARRISON NEWS EDITOR

GenCyber Hawai‘i, a program that teaches cyber security to teachers and K-12 students, saw 342 participants on four islands take part in its summer camps, according to a University of Hawai‘i News story.

GenCyber Hawai’i is sponsored by the UH system and is funded by the National Science Foundation and the National Security Agency. Participants in the summer camps learn “cyber hygiene,” networking, forensics and cryptographic systems.

At the O‘ahu camp this year, the focus was on voyaging and cyber security, a combination which involved participants charting a course and observing environmental factors. Such skills were tested by a scavenger hunt where they deciphered coded clues using other cybersecurity knowledge they had gained. The scavenger hunt was inspired by the return of the Hōkūle‘a from its voyage around the world.

The end of the camp was marked by a closing ceremony during which the Vice Commander of the NSA, Anastasia Borichevsky, and UH Vice President for Information Technol-

ogy, Garret Yoshimi, spoke about the importance of developing cybersecurity professionals in Hawai‘i.

According to the story, another goal of GenCyber Hawai‘i is to teach its students safe online behaviors and to improve cybersecurity teaching in the K-12 environment.

GenCyber Hawai‘i has been in operation for three years and its classes are free for participants.

The program currently aims to complete 18 teacher and 11 student camps, for a total of 549 trained teachers and 390 trained students across Hawai‘i.

GenCyber is also a part of the Hawai‘i Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Strategic Plan, which focuses on developing an awareness and understanding of cyber threats to Hawai‘i and increasing the number of high school students who earn college credit for work in computer science and/or cyber security.

Although it has state-oriented goals, the program receives its funding from national sources, according to GenCyber’s website. It does not mention if the UH system or any of its other sponsors contribute funds.

By failing to enact federal legislation that requires foreign language study in secondary education, the United States is teaching generations of children that other languages— and the cultures they belong to— do not matter.

While there are school districts that require students to take at least two years of foreign language in high school, only 11 states required students to learn a foreign language, as of 2009.

seems pointless. Advanced Placement tests may not even be available to them.

In a study conducted by the Nashville Public Radio, they found that as many as 11 percent of students in Tennessee are not completing their foreign language requirement.

In Scott County, 30 percent of students were allowed to replace their foreign language classes with welding classes. For students enrolled in these schools, the certificate that comes after completion of the welding program is more valuable than learning another language.

In 2005, 50 percent of Europeans over age 15 reported that they could [speak another language]... In contrast, 82 percent of US residents are monolingual.

Hawai‘i is not one of those states.

To receive a diploma from a public high school in Hawai‘i, students have the option of replacing their foreign language requirement with fine arts or career and technical classes.

This situation is a stark contrast to other countries’ education systems, where studying a second foreign language is necessary in high school.

In the Netherlands, it is mandatory to start learning your second language at the age of five.

Other countries, such as China and France, begin foreign language study at the age of 8 or 10.

Not only do foreign language programs begin at a later age in the United States, there have also been less students participating in these programs.

Between the years 2009 and 2013, there was a 6.7 percent drop in higher education foreign language program enrollments. In 2014, only 5 percent of that year’s Advanced Placement tests were for foreign languages.

The major problem with this data is that, for many students in rural areas, taking a foreign language

The education system in Tennessee raises the question: is learning a foreign language only for those who can afford it?

The Nashville Public Radio found that the students who are not taking foreign language classes are often the ones who are not on a college track.

Why can’t the United States make the study of foreign languages available to everyone in the country?

While officials in Tennessee do not support students’ efforts to avoid learning a foreign language, state officials recognize that learning skills, such as welding, will be more helpful to these students in the future.

In rural places, like Scott County, the job market is limited and high school students are often expected to join the job market straight out of school.

For students who can afford the steep prices of college, there are many foreign language resources available.

“In my opinion there is a broad and diverse offering of language courses at UH,” said Rachel Mamiya Hernandez, a

Spanish and Portuguese Instructor at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, in an email interview. “I think it particularly stands out in Asian Languages and Languages of the Pacific.”

Schools like UH Mānoa offer students the chance to learn languages and about cultures that they may not have gotten the chance to discover in high school.

UH Mānoa offers over 25 language courses, including Chinese, Samoan and Thai. Not only do students have the opportunity to decide what language they want to study, they also have the chance to experience it firsthand.

“Another thing that has helped encourage students is incorporating Project-based Learning in some of my classes,” Hernandez said. “Last year my 201 & 202 students wrote children’s books for children from a low-income community in Brazil.

“They did an online fundraiser and some of them were even able to go to Brazil to deliver the books to the community. Experiences like this allow students to see real world application of the language and reach out to international communities. ” Even with the variety of foreign language programs at universities in the United States, most Americans can only speak English.

A publication by the National Foreign Language Center found that, “In 2005, 50 percent of Europeans over age 15 reported that they could converse in at least one language besides their mother tongue.

In contrast, 82 percent of US residents are monolingual.”

Without making foreign language education programs easily accessible to everyone in this country, the United States is creating a problem that future generations will have to fix.

If we really want the United States to once again be the home of innovation, we need to start to teaching children about other cultures and the languages that define them.

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O‘ahu’s most popular hikes are Mānoa Falls and the Makapu‘u Lighthouse Trail.

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While on one of O‘ahu’s most dangerous hikes, Hawai‘i Pacific University graduate Kaisha Chu fell a fatal 200 feet from Pu‘u Manamana, in December 2016. Friends and family remember the 22-year-old soccer player as athletic, friendly and outgoing.

Hiking is a common, beautiful and exciting way to pass time; but it can also be deadly. According to Celeste Yee from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program, “there has been a steady, annual increase in hiking-related rescues for the past 10 years.”

Information from Fire Captain David Jenkins of the Honolulu Fire Department shows there were 187 mountain rescues in 2015, 260 rescues in 2016 and 166 rescues this year, as of June 20, 2017.

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Living in the modern age offers plenty of perks, especially when it comes to technology like smartphones and tablets. According to online marketing research company Statista, more than two billion people worldwide use smartphones to save time, communicate and gather information via the Internet. However, people often fail to recognize or acknowledge that too much technology may have harmful effects on their lives.

Over the last decade, physical interpersonal interaction has dramatically decreased. It is common to see people at public places focused more on their devices than on the people around them. This is largely due to the fact that reaching people through texting and social media has become as much a social norm as engaging with people in person. As a result, people rely on technology to communicate as much as they rely on themselves, if not moreso.

Technology use also often results in social isolation, stated by researchers

O‘ahu alone has 43 hiking trails managed by the DLNR, yet many people visit unmanaged trails in areas where hikers are more prone to injury. Some of the most dangerous hiking trails, such as Olomana’s third peak, Pu’u Manamana (Crouching Lion) and Haiku Stairs (The Stairway to Heaven), are among the most popular trails on social media platforms.

These hikes have been increasingly popular because people “learn about the trails through social media,” as Jenkins stated in a phone interview.

When searching the Pu’u Manamana hike, the first few sites that pop up are blogs with unreliable sources and alluring pictures encouraging people to go on the hike.

When searched on Instagram, the location “Haiku Stairs” has hundreds of pictures of enthusiastic hikers who have climbed the unsteady stairs up the side of the Ko‘olau

Mountains, despite the hike’s closure to the public.

The appeal of venturing off-trail can be a fatal attraction for people looking for adventure, and the perfect picture to post. But why would anyone risk their life for a picture? The answer lies in the platforms many people use for hours a day: social media.

The pressure to post interesting and likeable content on social media has pushed young people to put their lives in danger on hazardous hikes. As more and more people post pictures of their hiking adventures, others begin to feel like they need to go out and do the extreme just to fit in.

The misinformation spread through social media makes difficult hikes seem easy, and does not prepare people well enough. If more people referred to the DNLR’s website regarding Hawai‘i’s hikes, instead of social

media posts, fewer people would suffer a tragic fate like Chu. “Social media platforms and blog sites encourage hikers to look for dangerous hikes,” Yee said.

“The trend now seems to be to look for the riskiest hike with the ‘best’ reward.”

When you put yourself in danger to appear adventurous to your peers, you have gone too far. Yee added, “big rewards … don’t need to come with big dangers.”

Do not put yourself in serious danger for the #instaworthy picture, and do not measure your enjoyment by the number of likes you get. Life is not all that social media makes it appear to be. Instead of being worried about how to get the best picture on a hike, enjoy yourself. Take a break from the distractions on your phone and appreciate the genuine magnificence of the land around you.

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If you plan on going on a hike, you should do your research on the DLNR’s website, dlnr.hawaii.gov, or refer to these quick tips provided by the Honolulu Fire Department.

• Pay attention to the weather before and during your hike and dress accordingly.

• Never hike alone. Instead, go with a group of people that have cell phones, flashlights and, most importantly, water on hand.

• Always give yourself enough time to finish the hike within the daytime, so start early in the morning.

• Familiarize yourself with the area and create a group plan beforehand – just in case someone gets lost. If you need help or find yourself lost or injured, do not hesitate to call for help!

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The consequences of too much tech at the Stanford Institute for the Quantitative Study of Society. The nature of social networking has resulted in more people being isolated in public areas instead of meeting new people eye to eye and creating meaningful relationships.

“Our dependence on gadgets has dramatically changed how we communicate and interact, and is slowly eroding some of our core principles,” says retired Sacred Hearts Academy technology teacher Randall Pong.

“When we become habituated to the technological achievements of recent years, we forget to be thrilled and amazed. We lose that great sense of wonder, of awe. We take brilliance for granted and so we ignore the human elements of fortitude and intelligence,”.

In an age where wristwatches count steps and smartphones allow for instant international communication, people need to be more mindful of the medical costs of technology.

Reports from the American Osteopathic Association disclosed that doctors and chiropractors are noticing new technology-related condi-

tions, such as ‘text neck,’ a term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at devices, and ‘tenosynovitis,’ which is characterized by pain that overlies the radial aspect of the wrist and stems from texting.

According to Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine doctor Peggy Later, technology has brought about unique symptoms for over users.

“It’s a connectivity that’s great for this generation,” Later says, “but it has given us some interesting conditions that we never saw before- the neck being one of them and also some problems with the fingers from repetitive motion that comes from texting.”

With the rise of the digital age, physical inactivity and sleep disorders have increased. According to studies conducted by the American Psychological Association, Americans got 32 percent less exercise and were 43 percent more sedentary in 2009 than in 1965. Another 2013 study, in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, reported that college-age students who used their smartphones the

most had poorer results on cardiorespiratory fitness tests than the less addicted. The same study also found that “high frequency users were more likely to report forgoing opportunities for physical activity.”

In a 2012 study published in Current Psychiatry Reviews, Internet Addiction Disorder - which includes other forms of digital media beyond just the internet - is said to “ruin lives by causing neurological complications, psychological disturbances, and social problems.” This is largely due to the way that the internet, like other addictive stimulants, creates a high level of dependency for the user.

It is reasonable to conclude, then, that smartphones, tablets and social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram also contribute to IAD. As with any addiction, too much technological use takes a toll on people’s health when not used in moderation.

While college students generally laud the benefits of technology, some still have reservations and questions about its drawbacks.

“I feel that our technology is constantly growing and changing,” says

sophomore college student and Hawai‘i resident Shannon Domingsil.

“Everyone wants the newest thing. We also have social media where we can connect with people all around the world and we can see what other people are doing. This connectivity that we have to our electronics does have its drawbacks, however. I definitely feel there’s a lack of knowledge from people in what it is doing to our society.”

The benefits of technology are undeniable, but so too are the harmful side effects they create. The more developed technology becomes, the more it seems to have control over people’s lives.

Today, the use of technology is widely available and almost unanimously promoted and endorsed by high frequency users. However, these users should make themselves aware of available studies regarding the negative aspects of technology, and decrease their usage where possible.

In the end, people may find that disconnecting with their device allows them to reconnect with themselves and others, while improving their overall health in the process.

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Artists are athletes Injury in the world of music

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Adele remained silent for six weeks due to vocal injury MARLEY AIU STAFF WRITER

The performing arts can be as physically strenuous as sports — even if no one is scoring points — leaving musicians prone to overuse injury.

While most people associate overuse injuries with sports, they are as serious for artists as they are for athletes.

Dr. Nicholas F. Quarrier, who runs a screening clinic for injured performers at Ithaca College, says “Musicians must be viewed as athletes. Each performs a task that requires strength, flexibility, coordination, and agility, all of which are components of a true athlete.”

If the work of a dancer, singer or musician is as taxing on the body as that of a basketball or football player, then their arts injuries should be addressed with the same seriousness as sports injuries.

A report published by the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) states that “20 percent of the current ICSOM musicians have a particular medical problem.” The ICSOM was the first to investigate the injuries of musicians in 1988.

“The occurrence of musculoskeletal complaints among professional musicians: a systematic review” supports

If universities invested in physical therapists for both musicians and athletes, injuries would be less frequent and less likely to be career-altering. the argument that musicians experience medical problems due to their work; one study that included a total of 5,424 musicians proved “lifetime prevalences range between 62 and 93%.”

SLOW AND PAINFUL

Overuse injuries differ from acute injuries in that they do not occur from the “result of a single, traumatic event,” writes Stop Sports Injuries.

Overuse injuries, instead, are caused by the body being overworked for an extended period of time.

According to a study published by the Journal of Athletic Training in 2012, 29.3 percent of injuries reported by collegiate athletes were overuse injuries.

lated programs of its kind,” writes Juanita Sheely, NCAA Director of Travel and Insurance.

Still, injuries can create lofty expenses for students, as the NCAA only covers expenses when “medical costs exceed $90,000.”

Injuries experienced by athletes can be life threatening, making insurance coverage from universities far more necessary in sports than in

ATHLETIC INJURIES IN COLLEGE

It is a running debate as to whether or not universities and colleges should offer free physical therapy to student athletes and cover their players’ insurance in case of injury.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) increased coverage for college athletes by implementing the Catastrophic Injury Insurance Program which “is one of the most comprehensive sport-re-

the arts. But while overuse injuries may not actually threaten the life of an artist, they can be career-ending.

If universities invested in physical therapists for both musicians and athletes, injuries would be less frequent and less likely to be career-altering. Athletes have rehabilitation support available to them, whereas musicians — though prone to injury — do not.

Juilliard is currently the only music conservatory that provides occupational physical therapy for all of its performing arts students.

The Juilliard website reads “Free physical therapy is available to all students on an appointment basis.”

LURKING IN UNSUSPECTING TASKS

Many overuse injuries can be acquired while doing mundane activities. For instance, carpal tunnel and tendonitis (musculoskeletal disorders) are prolific in those who spend the majority of their time typing. Typing requires the use of muscles and tendons in one’s arm – the same parts of the body used to play the piano.

While typing may not seem like a cause for injury, much less a sport, it can cause the same symptoms that a tennis player will experience in their elbow. Tendonitis is commonly referred to as ‘tennis elbow’ and ‘golfer’s elbow.’ Both carpal tunnel and tendonitis are some of the most common injuries in string players and pianists.

According to a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine in 1989, 75 percent of musicians surveyed reported upper extremity symptoms largely attributable to overuse.

These injuries prevail, hurting athletes and musicians alike.

Singers have also been known to develop vocal injuries. Mariah Carey and Adele both suffered injuries that forced them to take time out of the spotlight in order to heal.

MONEY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

Dr. Alexa Sueda, OB-GYN, completed her Obestrics and Gynecology residency at the Univeristy of

Hawai‘i at Mānoa.

Sueda contemplated why the arts, though they require agility, stamina and other qualities mentioned by Quarrier, are not considered athletic.

She concluded that “it’s money.

Sports are a huge moneymaker.”

By investing money in physical therapists for athletes and not for artists, universities are making a “business savvy” decision. “They have to protect their players, the arts are not supported nearly as much as sports,” Alexa added.

AWARENESS IS KEY

Whether or not the arts are considered sports, it is still important that artists be respected for their time, effort and sacrifice.

As the Juilliard Journal put it, “They train to land that tour jeté safely, not to overdo keyboard finger exercises, or to project properly vocal sound for eight shows a week without ending up in treatment for laryngitis.”

Just like athletes, artists put their careers won the line in the pursuit of their passion.

Let’s give university artists the same medical support that we give to university athletes. Just as both artists and athletes push themselves for us, so too must we push for their wellbeing.

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The 3P Program provides high school seniors with the opportunity to take free college level courses from which they can claim credits and grades for their future majors.

Breaking barriers and defying stereotypes Micronesians of O‘ahu enrich our island community ISABELLA CHANG ‘IOLANI SCHOOL

35 years ago, the Compact of Free Association guaranteed Micronesians easy entry into the United States. Since then, more than 14,700 of these Pacific Islanders have made Hawai‘i home, and yet Hideichi Mori, a civil engineering student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa still receives surprised looks when people learn that he is Micronesian.

“Honestly, I get a lot of mixed emotions. Sometimes you can tell their intentions are good, sometimes they are actually surprised.

They don’t expect a Micronesian to be at a university or even working,” said Mori who emigrated from Chuuk in 2012.

According to Mori and fellow student Trevergeorge Haleyalemoi, who emigrated from Yap in 2015, the common (and flawed) perception of Micronesians is that they are outsiders who come to Hawai‘i in search of opportunities in work, education and healthcare, but end up leaching off the system without any contribution to society.

“Although there may be some hint of truth to these generalizations, they do not speak the whole truth about us nor do they represent and depict who we are as

Micronesians living here in Hawaii,” said Haleyalemoi, in an email interview. “Many Micronesian families work hard to be where they are today so that they can achieve better healthcare for their families, a better education and future for their kids, and good paying jobs.”

Recently, however, Micronesians are seeing progress in the form of House Bill 1534, signed into law

by Governor David Ige last month, which allows Micronesian immigrants to serve on state boards and commissions. Previously, Micronesians were not eligible for such positions, despite contributions to the state through services and taxes.

In addition, attitudes towards Micronesians at UH Mānoa are becoming increasingly supportive.

Most undergraduates are required to take a Pacific Island Studies course. Mori’s class facilitated discussions about Micronesians in which he was able to hear the thoughts and opinions of his peers.

“A lot of it was positive, actually none of it was negative,” said Mori. “They said, ‘We understand that there are more opportunities for work and health care here.’ They just want to spread the aloha. I was very happy to hear that.”

Despite the largely accepting atmosphere, Haleyalemoi who is a

junior majoring in Elementary Education, believes Micronesian students need to draw more attention to their presence at UH because — compared to Hawai‘ i’s population of Micronesian youth — only a fraction of them make it to college.

This is where programs like Tales and Treats and 3P (Pasefika Passion Pipeline) become important.

In 2011, the Micronesian Club and Lumana‘ i O’ Sāmoa club at Chaminade University collaborated with the Hawaii Literacy Program to create Tales and Treats, a program in which university students visit Micronesian and Sāmoan communities to share origin stories from their homelands with the kids.

“It was a way to show them that we are at universities. We are trying and we are making it,” said Mori, recalling his previous years at Chaminade.

The 3P Program, co-founded by Dr. Tina Tauasosi and funded by the Vice President for the University of Hawai‘ i Community Colleges John Morton is a collaborative effort with the main goal of increasing the number of non-Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders who attend UH community colleges.

According to Haleyalemoi, who is a leader in the program, Micronesian youth forgo college for a cou-

ple of reasons. Some, after growing up watching their parents struggle to make ends meet, view college as yet another financial burden and choose instead to enter the workforce immediately after high school.

“The sad part about these kids is that most of them do understand the importance of going to college with the promising future that comes with a college degree, but they live in the Now and they feel that they need results now,” Haleyalemoi said.

Other students simply lack the awareness of the process of getting into college.

“For these students, they only need a guiding hand to walk them through the process of applying for college and showing them that college is affordable if you work hard and earn good scholarships and grants to help you pay the costs,” Haleyalemoi said.

To aid students and correct misconceptions about the cost of college, the 3P program provides tutoring at high schools such as Waipahu, Farrington, McKinley and Kaimuki. Students from UH Mānoa lead the kids through the process of applying for college, including FAFSA and the search for scholarships.

In recent years, the program also began recruiting high school

seniors to attend free college courses at various community colleges, such as Leeward, Honolulu and Kapiolani.

Programs such as Tales and Treats and 3P are ways for Micronesian university students to raise up and support their communities.

“Sometimes I like sharing my favorite quote by Maya Angelo[u] who said, ‘I come as one but I stand as ten thousand,’” Haleyalemoi said. “Most of these kids immediately love this quote as soon as I share it with them and explain what it means relating it to the Micronesian community and students.”

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Students interested in volunteering for Tales and Treats may contact: CONTACT Maimoa H. Fineisaloi Campus Ministry at Chaminade University of Honolulu mfineisa@chaminade.edu (808) 440-4289 WEBSITE http://manoa.hawaii.edu/omsspasefika/about-us/

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FEMALE FILM POWERHOUSES

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With her success at the box office, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman joins the list of powerful female leads that has exploded in recent years. The trend of promoting female powerhouses in film continues to grow, so here are just a few female characters who have paved the way for more like them.

Four women who show that strength can come from anywhere

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FELICITY JONES ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

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To be a reporter in the middle of a war zone is a daunting task on its own. But to be a woman doing this job in a country where restrictive roles are placed on women is almost impossible. However, despite problems at home and the stigma she faces when first entering the country, Kim Baker is able to use her status as a woman to her advantage, gaining the trust of women in the village where she is stationed — as well as influence with the men — to get the job done. Fey’s portrayal of Kim Baker proves that one gender is in no way superior to another in the workplace. Even in a country where she is looked upon as inferior, Baker is capable of completing the job and breaking down gender roles.

Voiced by local actress Auli‘i Cravalho, Moana is a spirited teenager who sails the open ocean on a quest to return the heart of Te Fiti to its ancestral resting place before darkness can spread and destroy the world. Although Dwayne Johnson’s character, the demigod Maui, is introduced as narcissistic, his less admirable characteristics do not impede Moana’s quest.

Continuing with confidence, Moana does not let herself become the damsel-in-distress, even when accompanied by a demigod who could easily be expected to do most of the work, and shines as the movie’s overall heroine. Cravalho’s Moana joins the list of other Disney princesses who are capable of saving the day without need of a prince to come to their rescue.

Jones’ character, Jyn Erso, is a former criminal aiding the Rebel Alliance in stealing the plans to the Death Star, a weapon possessed by the opposing Empire. Erso is portrayed as headstrong and confident. Raised and trained under the watch of a strict militarist, Erso grew up capable of taking care of herself without anyone’s assistance. Though Erso is often compared to Han Solo, as her brief feats of heroism between cynical acts as a rebel are rather similar, many have drawn comparisons between her and Rey, Daisy Ridley’s character from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Since her first appearance in the DC Universe as the Joker’s quirky sidekick, Harley Quinn’s character has been typecast as such – just a sidekick in the shadow of her male counterpart. Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn is reimagined for the better. Where many of her appearances in comic books and cartoons portray Quinn as the bumbling sidekick, incapable of doing anything without her beloved Mr. J, Robbie’s Harley Quinn is both analytical and intelligent and able to hold her own in a fight with just her bare hands. While a majority of the film is dedicated to her struggle with her codependent and abusive relationship, Robbie’s Harley Quinn is, without a doubt, much more than just the Joker’s girl.

THE BEST LYRICS FROM LORDE’S “MELODRAMA” Standout lines from five songs on the new album

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Sometimes, when listening to music, the beat and melody can be so overwhelming that one can miss the most defining aspects of a good song—the lyrics. Lorde, age 20, has already proven her talent at songwriting. Since her debut in 2013, she has shown her ability to create story and rhythm with her words, as demonstrated in hit songs such as “Royals” and “Team.” Lorde’s new album, “Melodrama,” is filled with lyrics that are catchy but also elicit emotion from the listener. Here are the standout lines from five different songs on the album.

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“THE LOUVRE”

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“LIABILITY”

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“HARD FEELINGS/LOVELESS”

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“WRITER IN THE DARK”

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“PERFECT PLACES”

“But we’re the greatest They’ll hang us in the Louvre Down the back, but who cares— still the Louvre.”

“‘Cause I “We slow dance in remember the the living room, rush, when but all that a stranger would see forever was us Is one girl swaying Before all of the winds of regret alone, stroking and mistrust.” her cheek.”

“Bet you rue the day you kissed a writer in the dark.

Now she’s gonna play and sing and lock you in her heart.”

“But, when we’re dancing I’m alright.

It’s just another graceless night.”

“The Louvre” is a famous museum in Paris, France. In this song, Lorde mentions the high points of being in a relationship and the feelings that come with falling in love. This lyric is unique because it compares the love between two people with a piece of art, one worthy of being called a masterpiece.

The first verse of “Liability” takes the listener on a journey, starting with Lorde’s revalation that her past lover has regrets about having been in a relationship with her, or – as she says – “dancing in my storm.” As the verse goes on, she goes home to the girl she loves who, in the end, turns out to be herself. The way Lorde is able to tell this story, revealing how she feels about and sees herself, may give goosebumps to any listener.

Writers – whether they be songwriters, novelists or poets – are notorious for writing about their personal experiences, and Lorde is no exception. As a songwriter, she will reflect on the relationship that she had and use it to create a song that will last longer than the relationship ever did.

Lorde talks about being nineteen and how her “graceless nights” keep repeating themselves in the form of party after party. She touches on the struggles of someone in his or her late teenage years, yearning to find a “perfect place” and looking for it in drugs, sex and dancing. As she soon discovers, there is no perfect place on earth.

Using the same general metaphor as that used in “The Louvre,” this lyric in “Hard Feelings” states that a love, one that was once a masterpiece and came with such excitement, is now accompanied by signs of its downfall. Lorde captures how hard it is to move on, while making it clear that the good parts will still be remembered.

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Cheyane Teixeira, current MA‘O YLT member sells produce at Wai‘anae Mall’s weekly Farmers’ Market.

Growing your Hawaiian identity MORE INFO

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Incorporating programs such as MA‘O Youth Leadership Training (YLT) and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai, UH has given students the opportunity to participate in Hawai‘i’s fight for cultural perseverance and self-sustainability.

With the start of a new school year nearing, students may wonder how they can get involved with their Hawaiian community. Knowing that time and money is a main factor of college life, here are some simple ways students can dig deep in their Hawaiian roots.

Kamuela Enos, Social Enterprise Director at MA‘O Farms said in a phone interview, “[Cultural programs] show that millennials and younger generations can be really powerful if you give them the right space to live out their kuleana.”

For those planning on joining Leeward Community College or the University of Hawai‘i West Oahu, MA‘O YLT may be the right fit for them. YLT is a two-year program, which pays for the college tuition of

selected students, while also providing a monthly stipend of $500 depending on the amount of years enrolled.

Enos said, “[the program] shows the power of our culture and how it endures, while also providing our community with food and access to higher education.”

Although the program does offer to pay full tuition, those selected must also display a desire to work and learn more about the Hawaiian culture. Taking into consideration the drive one has for perpetuating the practice of growing and harvesting, students from all types of backgrounds can apply.

Gracey To‘o To‘o, a former YLT member said in a phone interview, “I’m not Hawaiian, but I do come from a Sāmoan background. Joining this program really taught me about the Hawaiian culture and the importance of giving back to not only our community, but the land as well.”

A change in cultural perspective is not all that one will get from this experience. In fact, if one is looking for a way to be self-sustainable, YLT offers skills that will benefit them in their everyday lives.

Cheyane Teixeira, current YLT member said, “My family had a pig farm, so I knew about livestock, but wanted to learn more about growing vegetables. [Students] do everything from packing, washing, harvesting, and planting. Pretty much, the youth are running the whole farm.”

After working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 A.M. to 12 P.M., students then take their produce to local farmers’ markets, giving back to the community and advertising their programs. If you are interested in joining, recruitment takes places in both the summer and winter seasons.

Another way students as well as their families can get involved with the ‘āina, is through UH Mānoa’s Ka Papa Lo‘i o Kānewai. Once hidden under bushes along Mānoa stream, the lo‘ i was discovered in the early 1980s, now serving as a gathering place for people intent on preserving ancient Hawaiian practices as well as developing their Hawaiian identities.

Daniel Puni, an active worker at the lo‘i who is also majoring in Botany said, “Speaking from one who hadn’t really immersed himself in

the Hawaiian culture until after college, it’s a great doorway for those who’ve never had the opportunity before. Also, for those who grew up in [the culture], it’s a great way to still be connected.”

Volunteers can participate in harvesting and planting kalo as well as other Hawaiian activities every first and third Saturday of the month. On top of gaining hands on experience, volunteers are also given mo‘olelo, or stories, which tell the history of Hawai‘ i and Kānewai, complete with framed pictures showcasing the lo‘ i’s kūpuna (elders) and milestone events.

If you are interested in volunteering, members of Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai welcome all visitors.

Kai Kunipo, Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai’s Administration Officer said, “You don’t have to be a Hawaiian studies or Hawaiian Language major, or even Native Hawaiian. This place is open to Hawaiians and Non-Hawaiians alike, who just want to learn more about the Hawaiian culture.”

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The Greeley legacy As Kalei Greeley enters her final season representing Hawai‘i, her brothers prepare to carry the torch COURTESY UH AHLETICS 

Greeley has been a starter for the Wahine since her freshman year and is looking forward to getting as much playing time again.

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Kalei Greeley is an outside hitter for the Wahine volleyball team and has made an impact since she first stepped onto the court as a starter during her freshman year.

“It’s been quite the journey,” Greeley said. “Coming in as a freshman it was all big and scary and after these few years of experience and all of the girls that have come through and the coaches it’s been a great journey. It’s been really fun and you meet so many great people and representing the state, it’s been amazing.”

Now as a senior, Greeley is facing the end of a journey that has been riddled with highs and lows – one of the major lows being her battle with injury.

“I came in as damaged goods, I came in with a torn labrum,” Greeley said. “I’ve played through the pain my freshman and sophomore year but going into my junior year I needed surgery because it was too painful. After that first surgery, they said the surgery wasn’t done right and it didn’t heal properly so I needed surgery again a year later.

After that, it’s been feeling really good. It feels a lot better and stable.”

Greeley, an outside hitter who can perform the full rotation without being subbed out, had to adjust to a role primarily as a defensive specialist for her junior year.

“It was really hard last season only being able to play back row,” Greeley said. “I know I’m capable of playing front row. I know we kind of struggled finding hitters so that was hard, but I’m excited to be able to play front row again this year.”

So far, Greeley is looking at being fully healed in time for the

next season and recently passed a recovery milestone.

“I’m still in the recovery process,” Greeley said. “I’m six months out, I had surgery at the end of January, but I just started swinging again so it’s looking pretty good. It’s feeling way better than it did after my first surgery. I’m hoping I’ll be able to play fully this upcoming season.”

Another new aspect to deal with this year will be the new coaching staff for the Wahine.

“I’m really excited for our coaching staff,” Greeley said. “They’re all really experienced. We have Robyn [Ah Mow-Santos] we have Ang[elica Ljungqvist] and they’re Olympians. That’s crazy, having two Olympians on our staff. They really care a lot about volleyball and the team and that’s what you want in your staff. Even though it’s sad that Dave [Shoji] is leaving, we’re really excited we’ve got good people to replace him.”

Greeley was already tied to the islands before committing to Hawai‘i and has family that helped her feel comfortable traveling across an ocean to start a collegiate career in the state.

“It was nice having family here because I probably wouldn’t have come here if I didn’t have anybody out here,” Greeley said. “They’re a really good support system and they’re always there. It’s nice having that safety net.”

Recently, Greeley served the same role in supporting her twin brothers Karson and Kade, who have signed on to play football for the University of Hawai‘i.

“They’re already here, they got here two weeks ago,” Greeley said.

“They really love it so far. It’s a big change for them, being away from home, and I think they’re glad they have me here to help them and

show them around. They’ve been staying at my house so that’s good, they don’t always have to stay on campus. They’re pretty good athletes so I’m excited for them to be here and hopefully eventually play.”

Greeley knows she might have had a little bit to do with her brothers’ choice to come and play for the

one below them, he’s a basketball player and like 6’8”, to come here too,” Greeley said.

With her final season approaching and support from her family even closer now, Greeley has a lot to look forward to, including taking on a different role on the team.

“It’s kind of hard for me to be more

I can’t even put into words how amazing it is to represent the state that you love so much... I’m speechless.

– KALEI GREELEY OUTSIDE HITTER, WAHINE VOLLEYBALL

same school as her.

“I think a little, more a lot,” Greeley said. “When I was signing on my signing day in high school they had no idea they would want to go to Hawai‘ i. They actually didn’t really want to go to Hawai‘ i. But, I think eventually seeing how much I loved it here, I talked it up to them a lot. I was always saying come to UH. I think eventually they were like ‘Okay, we’ll give it a shot.’ They came on their recruiting trip and liked it more than they thought they would. Now they’re here!”

The Greeley family is filled with athletes, with Kalei at the helm as the oldest.

“I’m so close to my brothers, it’s nice having them here,” Greeley said.

“I have five brothers, there are six of us. I’m the oldest and I’m the only girl. These are the two right below me and there’s three after that. It was really interesting growing up but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Greeley would like to see the family legacy of playing for Hawai‘i continue to at least one more brother.

“We’re trying to convince the

of a leader as a DS (defensive specialist), so when I’m moving more into the outside position and playing more, hopefully I’ll have a little bit more of a leadership role,” Greeley said. “There’s always telling people where to go or what to do but I think the leadership really comes from being on the court and leading by example.”

Greeley’s immediate plans are to continue on with her education after this year.

“I’m a Psychology major and an English minor,” Greeley said. “I’m not quite sure what I want to do with it yet but I know I have to go into a Master’s program. I think I’m leaning more towards being a high school counselor.”

Continuing on in volleyball is still an option for Greeley, depending on her health.

“We’ll see, I think that just depends on the wing and how it feels after this year,” Greeley said.

“Ideally, I would love to play overseas but we’ll see how my shoulder feels after my senior season. If I’m able to, that would be awesome.”

One thing she is sure of: Greeley now calls Hawai‘ i home.

“My plan is to stay here and live here, at least until my brothers graduate. But honestly, I think I’ll stay after that too and eventually live here permanently,” Greeley said.

Greeley’s love for Hawai‘ i is evident in her actions and her words, and the Wahine will be sure to rely on that passion as she represents what she now considers her home state.

“I can’t even put into words how amazing it is to represent the state that you love so much,” Greeley said.

“The people and everything, I can’t.

I’m speechless. I don’t know what to say other than that it’s amazing.”

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KALEI GREELEY HEIGHT: 6’2 CLASS: Senior HOMETOWN: Riverside, CA PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Martin Luther King HS PLAYED FOR ● Rancho Valley Volleyball Club ● 951 Elite

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ORIGAMI IN MOTION KAILUA PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:30 – 11:15 A.M.

ART + FLEA SOUTH SHORE MARKET 5 – 9 P.M.

MANGO JAM HONOLULU FRANK F. FASI CIVIC CENTER AT HONOLULU HALE 4:30 -10 P.M., 10 A.M. – 10 P.M.

Storyteller Yasu Ishida will take you on a magical journey of origami in a hands-on workshop. Learn how to make amusing action origami such as traditional flapping bird, flying bat and even wiggling dinosaur which animates to fly, flip, jump and snap. Contact the library to register.

Art + Flea has been around for seven years now, supporting the local creative community. Celebrate the urban market’s anniversary with local creatives. Art + Flea strives to give opportunities to creative thinkers, independent labels and emerging talent, including artists, designers, musicians, writers and poets.

Celebrate one of Hawai‘i’s favorite fruits at this two-day festival with mango inspired food and beverages, live entertainment and more.

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EAT THE STREET: PEARL CITY PEARL CITY HIGH SCHOOL GYM PARKING LOT 1 – 7 P.M.

20TH ANNUAL HALE‘IWA ARTS FESTIVAL HALE‘IWA BEACH PARK 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

40TH PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL IOLANI PALACE CORONATION LAWN 9 A.M. – 4 P.M., 10 A.M. – 3 P.M.

Eat the Street is bringing back their food trucks to Pearl City to share an afternoon of fun and food while supporting Pearl City Complex Schools.

The Hale’iwa Arts Festival non-profit organization promotes education and public awareness of arts and culture, with emphasis on participation, for the betterment of the community.

Moanalua Gardens Foundation presents the largest non-competitive hula exhibition in Hawai‘ i. The festival will showcase 20 of the state’s finest hālau hula over the weekend.

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47TH ANNUAL ‘UKULELE FESTIVAL IN HAWAI‘I KAPIOLANI PARK 10:30 A.M. – 5 PM.

COMEDY U SUMMER SPLASH COMEDY TOURNAMENT ANNA O’BRIENS 8 – 11 P.M.

PA‘AKAI MARKETPLACE SALT AT OUR KAKA‘AKO 5 – 9 P.M.

Celebrate the ‘ukulele with a star-studded line-up of musicians from around the world along with the Roy Sakuma 700-piece ‘Ukulele Band composed of children and adults. The festival will also offer free ‘ukulele lessons, ‘ukulele displays and giveaways by ‘ukulele manufacturers, food booths and ‘Ukulele Festival souvenir t-shirts available for sale.

Enter the Bracket Style stand-up comedy tournament with Comedy U, a group of local comedians, or watch as comics compete head to head.

Kick off the summer with special brews and live music.

Waikīkī Brewing Company will be in the courtyard with games and giveaways.