July 20, 2015 by Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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WELCOME THINKING AHEAD

CAMPUS BASICS

How to use your UH ID

Welcome letter

Academic calendar Fall 2015

The Gen Ed Breakdown

GETTING OUT AND DOING STUFF

Research at Mānoa

Pros and cons of taking more than four years

15 to Finish

Honors Program

Learning to think long-term

Jobs and internships: get one

O‘ahu Trails

THE TOUGHER STUFF

Coming soon to Kennedy Theatre

TheBus guide

Surf spots

CAMPUS LIVING AND EATING

Paying for school

How to help undecided majors

Managing Stress

Finding Benjamins for your college life

KOKUA: academic access services

Understanding academic grievances

Meal Plans

DA KINE

What to expect on move-in day

Campus cooking

Trucks, wagons, stands

Off-campus establishments to explore

Important places on campus

Cool spots on campus

Student parking

Security

Ka Leo testimonials

How to be a good roommate, how to deal with a bad one

About Ka Leo O Hawai‘ i

Drugs and alcohol

Hiking O‘ahu

KTUH, UHP, HR

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Aloha! Welcome to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa! Whether you’re a freshman or this is just your first time on campus, your journey here is just beginning. You’ll make many big decisions while at UH Mānoa, such as what your future career will be, and you’ll also learn what really interests you. But before you embark on that aspect of your journey, you’ll want to get acquainted with our campus, and this guide serves that purpose. UH Mānoa aims to get students out with their degrees within four years (p. 24), but the campus has many requirements to get that degree (p. 12). We’ve provided a breakdown of those requirements to help get you on your way. But this campus isn’t just about academics, it’s also about getting involved. We have more than 200 clubs — also called Registered Independent Organizations — that you can explore. You’ll soon find that recruiters and club presidents are eager to have you join their organizations. The campus also offers a unique location in the middle of the Pacific. With such a close proximity to Waikīkī Beach and a short drive to some of O‘ahu’s finest beaches, there are a variety of activities for students to do when they’re not in class. Of course, now that you’re in college, you also have to think about what you’re going to do once you graduate. Taking advantage of the resources available on campus, such as learning how to network and write résumés, is recommended. We talk about what’s better: an internship or a job (p. 26). If you like to be informed, Ka Leo helps you to be so. We are the student newspaper, and we aim to keep you informed on campus news and athletics, in addition to a variety of other topics. We are accessible by our website, kaleo.org, as well as our mobile app. No matter what you choose to do, we wish you all the best.

Aloha and welcome to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the flagship campus of the University of Hawai‘i System. And on behalf of the Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i (ASUH), the undergraduate student government, I want to congratulate you on starting this next chapter of your life. This is the time to simultaneously develop your breadth of knowledge and hone in on the subject (or subjects) that truly ignite your passions, all amidst one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world. Whether you’re excited, nervous, or perhaps a bit of both, I assure you that your time at Mānoa will be filled with cherished experiences and friendships if you grab ahold of the opportunities awaiting you. Our campus is filled with a variety of clubs, organizations, and services – there truly is something for everyone. By getting involved in organizations that align with your interests, you will gain much: a network of friends to professional development and everything in between. Additionally, this NSO Guide highlights the resources available to help you as you transition into Mānoa. ASUH is one of these resources – we want to help you feel empowered as you begin your journey here at UH. Representing all full-time, classified undergraduates, our main priority is advocating for you, the students. We are passionate about the student voice and we believe students should be involved in every level of decision-making on campus, from the initiatives of ASUH to campus-wide policy changes. In addition to advocacy, we also provide scholarships, research, and graduate test prep awards, as well as fund various campus organizations and departments throughout the school year. Be on the lookout for our emails as we announce more information about our various opportunities during the year. Feel free to stop by our office in Campus Center 211A to learn more about the opportunities we offer or about how to get involved in student government. Best wishes and have a great year.

Welcome to New Student Orientation! As you’ll learn after exploring campus and perusing this comprehensive NSO Guide, UH Mānoa is a major research university — the flagship of our state’s higher education system — with an acknowledged international reputation for scholarly achievement and cultural collaboration. Our unique Hawaiian place of learning is situated in the center of the vibrant Asia-Pacific region. We are proud that our location and award-winning research and teaching expertise have resulted in an impressively diverse ethnic population mix of students, faculty and staff. Attending school here will present you with an excellent experience to ultimately live and work in a multicultural world. We are constantly striving to become a safer, better campus. Our Department of Public Safety has a visible presence and is continually strengthening its policies, procedures and offerings, including a new mobile safety app that allows users to create their own safety communities. Also, a new and dedicated Title IX Office is available to oversee all Title IX complaints, with important services such as providing training to prevent discrimination on the basis of gender. Stay informed and keep up-to-date on events, news and other important happenings by regularly checking our home page at manoa.hawaii.edu. Also, “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/uhmanoa and “follow” us on Twitter at twitter.com/UHManoaNews, and invite your family and friends to do the same. We are committed to ensuring that your continued journey toward academic success is satisfying, memorable and full of aloha. Please accept my personal and warmest welcome. Robert Bley-Vroman Chancellor

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NSO SENIOR LEADERS R OA N N E DEABLER

Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: English (Pathway: Pre-Pharmacy) Certiﬁcate: Spanish

KRISTINE ESPINOZA

Hometown: Carson, CA Graduate Degree: M.Ed. Educational Administration (Higher Education) Undergraduate Degree: B.A. Biology and B.A. Anthropology

L AV E N D E R O YA D O M A R I Hometown: Mililani, HI Major: Dietetics (Nutrition)

Favorite college moment (so far): When the audience at Mānoa’s Got Talent, a crowd of about 300 people, sang happy birthday to me. It was totally unexpected and it was all thanks to the sneaky planning of some very special people on my Activities Council ‘ohana. It was the greatest present and one of the best nights of my life. :) What’s your favorite Disney movie?: Mulan! She’s my childhood icon. Once, when I was four years old, I mimicked my favorite scene from the movie when Mulan slices her hair with a sword. However, since I didn’t have a sword, I used a pair of bright Any secrets that you’d like to share about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus?: Find out if your college/school/program offers a study or computer lounge with free printing (covered by fees). “Free” printing will come in handy when some uncontrolled catastrophe causes your personal printer to go haywire the same day your laboratory report or paper is due. I speak from experience.

orange scissors to snip away lockets of my hair... my mom was surprised to say the least, haha. Words of wisdom for incoming students: Never give in, never give out, never give up. Work hard in school, but don’t forget to have some fun -sleep, eat, relax, go beach! Wake up feeling energized because today is an awesome day and you are very awesome! :)

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: Having the superpower of being ﬂuent in all the languages of the world would enable me to communicate with everyone I meet and to help preserve dying languages by teaching others.

What do you think is the greatest invention ever invented?: The adhesive for Post-It notes.

Favorite college moment (so far): My favorite moment during college so far was when I traveled to Costa Rica with the UH Manoa VIDA club on a pre-medical, pre-vet volunteer mission. It was an amazing opportunity that really solidiﬁed my desire to work in the health care ﬁeld, and now all I want to do is travel abroad and volunteer for more missions/volunteer trips!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: I would love to be able to pause time. That way I can get all my studying done, un-pause time, and still have the whole day to relax and have fun!

Favorite hashtag?: #hilife

DY L A N WA D E

Hometown: Pismo Beach, CA Major: Political Science Minor: Economics

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YA M A D A Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Communications Minor: Communicology

Where’s your favorite place to study on campus and why?: Best place to study on campus outside of my room has to be Hamilton Library; it’s quiet, has AC, and everyone is there to get to work.

Is the glass half empty or full?: It’s half full, but the real question is, who keeps drinking my drink?!?!

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?: I would be a Narwhal because they are the unicorns of the sea, and a bunch of people don’t even know what they are.

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: The interactions, friendships and networking I’ve made with students, professors and faculty. To me, it’s very important to make these connections at both a professional and personal level. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?: A Liger... because they’re “bred for their skills in magic.”

If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be?: World peace, strength and build of Goku, and unlimited money (in an online banking account, US currency).

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NSO SUMMER LEADERS ERIC BAXA

Hometown: Waipahu, HI Major: Mathematics

JANNAH

DELA CRUZ Hometown: Ewa Beach, HI Major: Architecture

RUTH

ENRIQUEZ Hometown: Waipahu, HI Major: Management Information Science & International Business

NIGEL

GUILLERMO Hometown: Ewa Beach, HI Major: Environmental Design

BRYSON HIGA

Hometown: Kaneohe, HI Major: Exercise Science – Integrated Physiology Minor: Biology

What made you decide to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: It’s the best university on Oahu!

What do you think is the greatest invention ever invented?: Toilet paper.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: If I could have a superpower, I would want the ability to transform into anyone I want. That way I could transform into Zayn, rejoin One Direction, and fulﬁll my lifelong dream of being in a boy band. #LifeGoals

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: I like that the local culture of Hawai`i is easily embedded in every aspect of UHM: from my class assignments, to the events and the people I meet!

What are three goals on your life’s “to-do list?”: Become a published author/illustrator, paint and sell art as a small business/hobby, and design my own house to live in!

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?: I’d be a cat, so I can communicate with my cat at home and understand why he gets so sassy sometimes.

Favorite college moment (so far): My acceptance letter to participate in study abroad! I couldn’t believe that I would have the opportunity to go off and see the world!

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?: I’d be a bird! Birds are able to fly great distances. I would fly all over the world and the world with my flock! Traveling with friends sounds amazing!

Where’s your favorite place to study on campus and why?: Sinclair Library! You can study AND eat!

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: I really like the clarity of sunny days. When the sun is out, Mānoa puts on a completely different face. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: I wish I had the power of photographic memory. I know it technically isn’t a SUPER power, but it would deﬁnitely make my life easier.

Favorite college moment (so far): Favorite college moment is going to the sporting events (for free with my college ID, cheee!) with my buddies and cheering for our warriors! If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why?: Probably back in the early 90’s so I could witness the greatest of Michael Jordan in his prime.

What do you think is the greatest invention ever invented?: I think hands down would be the invention of the camera and image development. The fact that we can capture an instant memory and save it is amazing. We forget time never stops but a photo puts your life at pause.

What do you think is the greatest invention ever invented?: I would have to say the telephone/internet. We’d be struggling real hard right now if someone did not invent either.

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Favorite college moment (so far): My favorite college moment is meeting my (now) best friends. They are probably the best thing that has happened to me in college.

What do you think is the greatest invention ever invented?: The refrigerator. I like my drinks cold.

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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: Hometown: Honolulu, HI I would want to have telekinesis (moving objects with Major: Business Marketing, International your mind), because it’s just so cool. Business, and Management

SONNY

ORNELLAS Hometown: Ewa Beach, HI Major: Pre-Physical and Pre-Occupational Therapy

CHARLES PHAM

Hometown: Santa Ana, CA Major: Business Marketing and Management

MIA

PORTER Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Finance and Chinese

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: Its grounds; I like how we have a stream running through a section of the campus.

If you had an hour of free time, no homework, work, etc., what would you do?: Play with my instruments - guitar, drum, Cavaquinho, ﬂute, ukulele, etc.

If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be?: 1) To be a doctor 2) me and my family be ﬁnancially secure 3) be able to have a decent living quarters.

What made you decide to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: I’ve always wanted to go to Hawai`i, and through the events in my life, I had the opportunity to completely immerse myself into the environment. So I took the leap and haven’t regretted a moment of it.

If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be?: An assistant, superpowers, and a time machine.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: Telekinesis because the mind can overcome anything.

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: My favorite thing about UH Mānoa would be its location! If I ever need a break from school, a quick trip to the beach never fails. If money was no object, what would you do all day?: I would be on an endless vacation traveling the world! Is the glass half empty or full?: Overﬂowing!

T I F FA N Y SHIGEOKA Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology

WA R R E N STEVENS

Hometown: Eau Claire, WI Major: Psychology and Business Marketing Minor: Military Leadership and English Writing

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: I love the ethnic/racial diversity on this campus. UHM has to be one of the most racially diverse campuses within the nation, and it’s really exciting to meet people that are from places that you’ve never heard of.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: Flying! I’m a travel nerd so I would deﬁnitely appreciate going from one place to another whenever I want. (Either that or being extra smart so I can build my own teleportation machine!)

If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?: A cat, I mean, have you ever studied their lifestyle?

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: I would settle for no superpowers and being Batman... Rich, ninja, genius.... need I give any more reasons? Favorite hashtag?: I don’t understand hashtag. I’m pretty sure it’s called the pound symbol.

Words of wisdom for incoming students: Get involved in some way shape or form right off the bat.

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S TAC Y S U DA

Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Public Health Minor: Japanese and Business

TRISHA TO G U C H I

Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology

ANDREW WA N G

Hometown: Santa Monica, CA Major: Chemistry

JENNA YA N O S

Hometown: Makawao, HI Major: Elementary Education

K E L LY ZAKIMI

Hometown: Kaneohe, HI Major: History and Economics

Favorite college moment (so far): Favorite college moment was when I ﬁnished my ﬁrst semester. Not only because I was glad it was summer, but because I realized that I was capable of doing better than I had expected. I surprised myself! I was excited to continue my college career.

What’s your favorite joke?: Why does Snoop Dog carry an umbrella? Fo’ drizzle... xD

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?: Inside a Disney hotel so that everyday can be magical. I also really like to eat mickey mouse shaped food ^.^

Where’s your favorite place to study on campus and why?: My favorite place to study is Sinclair Library on the first floor because it is open 24/7, you can eat while you study hard, free tutoring, and it is really easy to find an outlet. The desks on the first floor have their own individual outlet.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: If I could have any superpower I want to read people’s minds, speciﬁcally my teachers so I would know if we have a pop quiz for that day.

Favorite hashtag?: #tacotuesday

What made you decide to attend the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: I wanted to experience the world away from home. I thought being in Hawai`i would help me grow and be more responsible and self-sustaining. Is the glass half empty or full?: It’s always full! Half full of water and half full of air. A new perspective will often let you see new things to be happy about.

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: I really enjoy the diversity of the students on campus, as well as the many events that happen around campus. It seems like everyday there’s something different happening around here - it’s exciting and a fun surprise!

A mysterious benefactor has given you $1 million. There are no rules as to how you have to spend the money, but you have to spend it in a period of 24 hours. How would you spend the money?: I’d like to say be responsible and invest it, but honestly, I’d probably just go buy a ton of things on Amazon instead and then donate the rest.

What do you think is the greatest invention ever invented?: Smartphones! With them, I can ﬁnd my way around when I’m lost. I could download a bunch of fun apps or play games. I could watch funny videos and movies. I can call and text my loved ones. I could even do research for my assignments with them!

If money was no object, what would you do all day?: I would travel the world and visit different countries. I’d sample all of their food and go on wild shopping sprees. I’d also buy every odd item I ever come across on eBay.

Favorite college moment (so far): Going to Hilo for a spring break retreat with Cru. I got to explore the sights and connect with students from UH Hilo, Cal Poly SLO, and UW. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: Teleportation so I could travel anywhere in the world without having to go through airport security.

What are three goals on your life’s “to-do list?”: 1) Leave a legacy of compassion and courage 2) backpack across Europe 3) hike to Machu Picchu

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Hometown: Papaikou, HI Major: Creative Media, Animation

CEDRIC CO L L I N G

Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Finance

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PA S C U A L Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Elementary Education

K E L LY RUAN

Hometown: Honolulu, HI Major: Biology

Any secrets that you’d like to share about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus?: If you just want to sit down for a bit and relax, you can check out the pond that’s in Krauss Hall and watch the ducks there. They’re really cute.

If money was no object, what would you do all day?: Go around to various restaurants and ice cream shops and just eat all day!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?: Real-life Photoshop skills. It would be amazing to be able to apply Photoshop tools to actual objects and to create things out of thin air.

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: What I like the most about UH Manoa is the people on campus. If you try, it’s easy to make friends and get along with people.

What’s your favorite joke?: Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? Because she will Let It Go.

If you could vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?: I would vacation to New York because I want to go to Times Square, Central Park, and see many other things there, as well as eating the food.

Favorite college moment (so far): My favorite college moment was studying abroad in London during the Fall 2014 semester! I love the city and I’ve met so many amazing people there! I can’t wait for the day that I’m able to return! Is the glass half empty or full?: It doesn’t matter, just be thankful you have a glass.

What do you like most about the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa?: They have a lot of resources that weren’t there in high school, like the computer lab without having to check in, free tutoring, gym, events that give out free stuff (who doesn’t like this?), they have advising, they have on-campus jobs, shuttles, bus card... they have all these beneﬁts. Favorite hashtag?: #irrelevantrelevance

Words of wisdom for incoming students: Do well, especially in your ﬁrst semester in college. Don’t miss out on opportunities, but try not to get overwhelmed with them too. Remember to spend time with your parents; don’t forget that as you get older, so does your parents. Live a simple but memorable life. Time goes by really fast so cherish every moment. Good luck! (:

What are three goals on your life’s “to-do list?”: 1. Run a successful business 2. explore the world and learn with people I care about (because I value great relationships), 3. learn as much as I can about everything that interests me (language, science, architecture, history, etc.)

CAMPUS BASICS

Campus academic calendar Fall 2015

Sept. 2 at 4 p.m. Payment receipt deadline for registration transactions completed from Aug. 12 to Sept. 2. Last day to register, add courses, or change grading option. Last day for complete tuition refund.

Aug. 21 Statehood Day

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Aug. 24 First day of Fall 2015 instruction. Late registration begins.

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With a new year ahead, don’t forget about these important dates from UH Mānoa’s academic calendar. Check the campus website for updated information.

JULY

Sept. 11 Last day for undergraduate and classiﬁed graduate students to ﬁle application for graduation for Fall 2015.

SEPTEMBER

AUGUST

July 15 Fall 2015 admission application deadline for post-baccalaureate unclassiﬁed students

Aug. 12-13 Registration for incoming and all unclassiﬁed UH Mānoa students

July 24 at 4 p.m. Payment receipt deadline for registration transactions completed during April 22 to July 24

Aug. 17-23 Continued registration for all UH Mānoa students eligible to enroll in Fall 2015

OCTOBER

Sept. 1 Spring 2016 admission application priority deadline for undergraduates. Spring 2016 admission application ﬁnal deadline for second bachelor’s degree students and international undergraduate students.

Oct. 1 Spring 2016 admission application final deadline for undergraduate students. Last day for returning classified graduate students to file for Spring readmission.

Sept. 1 - Oct. 23 at 4 p.m In-person restricted withdrawal period

Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Last day for in-person restricted withdrawals Dec. 23 Fall 2015 grades available via MyUH or STAR

Nov. 2 Last day for instructors to submit “I” removal grades. Last day to apply for credit by examination for Fall 2015.

Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. Faculty Fall 2015 grade submission

Nov. 6 Theses and dissertations due in Ofﬁce of Graduate Education

Nov. 11 Veterans’ Day

Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. Last day for 50 percent tuition refund, in-person restricted withdrawal from Shidler College of Business courses numbered 300 and above and submitting UH employee and eligible spouse/domestic partner tuition waiver. Enrollment status ﬁnalized for ﬁnancial aid awards.

Sept. 7 Labor Day

Aug. 31 Last day to drop courses or switch sections without a “W” grade

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Dec. 25 Christmas Day

JANUARY

Nov. 25 Last day for examinations before ﬁnals

Dec. 10 Last day of Fall 2015 instruction

Nov. 26 Thanksgiving

Dec. 11-12 Study days

Dec. 15 Spring 2016 admission application deadline for post-baccalaureate unclassiﬁed students

Nov. 27 Non-instructional day

Dec. 14-18 Final exams

Dec. 19 Commencement

Jan. 1 New Year’s Day

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At UH Mānoa, student identification cards are called Mānoa One Cards, which were first issued in the fall 2013 semester and are free. These are obtained at the Campus Center Ticket, Information and ID Office after a student has established a UH email account and registered for campus classes. All holds and financial obligations need to be cleared before a card can be issued to a student. A valid form of identiﬁcation — such as a state-issued driver’s license with a photo, state-issued photo ID, passport or military ID card — is required for a student to receive a card. Uses of the Mānoa One Card range from discounts rentals to dining services:

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How the UH ID card works UPASS

DISCOUNTS FOR CAMPUS SERVICES

Students who purchase the UPASS pay a fee when they register for classes. This pass — in the form of a sticker placed on the Mānoa One Card — allows students to ride TheBus when and where they want.

Many campus services, like the Leisure Center, will offer discounts for students who validate their IDs. At the Leisure Center, students are eligible for cheaper equipment rentals and leisure classes. Tickets to Kennedy Theatre productions will sometimes be sold at student rates with these cards. 25%

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rants and shops where students can flash their IDs to receive benefits like a free drink or meal discount. Check the Ka Leo app directory for a complete listing of participating vendors. UH ATHLETICS

Any fee-paying student is eligible for discounted or free tickets to UH Mānoa athletic events. Free T-shirts or prizes are often given out to students who attend games and sit in the student sections. ACCESS TO CAMPUS RESOURCES

A validated ID is required to access the Warrior Recreation Center and many of the computer labs on campus.

LIBRARY PRIVILEGES

Students will need their cards to borrow items from Hamilton and Sinclair libraries. The cards are also needed to enter the libraries after 9 p.m.

ACCESS TO CAMPUS EVENTS KA LEO UH ID PROGRAM

These Mānoa One Cards can also get students deals outside of campus. There are many restau-

Campus Center hosts numerous events throughout the year, such as free movie nights and dances, which require a UH ID to enter.

DINING SERVICES

When on campus, students will need to eat. The Mānoa One Card is used for meal transactions, such as swipes for meal plans and dining dollars. Ka Leo O Hawai‘

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CAMPUS BASICS

Gen Ed Breakdown

Hawaiian or Second Language (HSL)

TRICIA KHUN STAFF WRITER

The University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa requires every student attending the university to complete the following requirements: foundations, diversification, focus and Hawaiian or second language in addition to the departmental requirements of the student’s chosen major and degree program. However, not all programs have all of these requirements (e.g., engineering doesn’t need a second language). Each category of requirements is intended to expose students to a wider variety of programs and courses that will diversify their skills and perspectives.

Competence at the 202 level Generally, most students consistently take four semesters of a second language of their choice in a sequence of: HSL 101, 102, 201 and 202 (these courses usually include speaking, listening, writing and reading in the language). However, there are other ways to get around this if you want more time to complete other requirements: 1. Take a language placement exam, take the course you have placed into and apply for back credits (highly recommended for those with previous language experience). 2. Take conversational language classes (usually labeled HSL 111, 112, 211 and 212).

WORD OF ADVICE

Choose your general education courses wisely and take the courses that spark your interest. There is nothing worse than failing a class or sitting in lectures that make you fall asleep. If anything, these courses can also be GPA boosters and sources of inspiration if you decide to change your major.

Diversification The Diversiﬁcation requirements also consist of three subcategories of requirements: 1. Arts, Humanities and Literatures (DA, DH, DL): 6 credits (6 credits must be from two different categories. Example: DA – 3 credits and DL – 3 credits) 2. Social Sciences (DS): 6 credits 3. Natural Sciences (DB, DP, DY): Biological Science (DB) – 3 credits Physical Science (DP) – 3 credits Laboratory Science (DY) – 1 credit

Focus

Foundations

1. Hawaiian, Asian and Paciﬁc Issues (H or HAP): 1 course, any level 2. Contemporary Ethical Issues (E or ETH): 1 course, 300- or 400-level 3. Oral Communication (O or OC): 1 course, 300- or 400-level 4. Writing Intensive (W or WI): 5 courses, at least two of which must be from the 300- or 400-level (Note: if you are a transfer student, different writing intensive requirements may be necessary. Check with an advisor.)

UH Athletics 101

A beginner’s guide to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa athletics department

The Foundations requirements consist of three subcategories of requirements: 1. Written Communication (FW): 3 credits 2. Symbolic Reasoning (FS): 3 credits 3. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FGA, FGB, FGC): 6 credits (6 credits must be from two different categories. Example: FGA – 3 credits and FGB – 3 credits)

*Some departments offer courses that fulﬁll more than one of the requirements

nament. The men’s volleyball team went 24-7, highlighted by a national No.1 ranking in April before falling in the ﬁrst round of the NCAA tournament. The men’s and women’s basketball teams both enjoyed expectation defying seasons. The Rainbow Wahine went on a 15 game winning streak and captured the Big West regular season title. Both teams advanced to the Big West tournament championship game. However, both fell short and haven’t been to the NCAA tournament in over a decade. NEW LEADERSHIP

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Les Murakami Stadium, a popular site for UH baseball fans, was first built in 1984. CHRISTIAN SHIMABUKU ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa athletics department is a double-edged sword. It seems that with almost every failure comes a success. There are some teams that have been ranked No. 1 in the nation, while others are last place in their conferences. For every home ﬁeld advantage UH holds, their teams are by far the most traveled in the nation. If you know next to nothing about the UH athletics department, look no further than the events of this past year to recap the joys and obstacles that the athletics department faces on a daily basis. THE BASICS

There are 21 teams that compete for UH, with 12 women’s teams, seven men’s teams and two coed sports

teams. All women’s teams are called the Rainbow Wahine while the men’s teams are the Rainbow Warriors. All teams compete in the Big West conference, with the exception of football competing in the Mountain West conference, and women’s indoor track, men’s volleyball and both swimming and diving teams competing in the Mountain Paciﬁc Sports Federation. MAYHEM SURROUNDS THE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

A tumultuous year for the UH athletics department was symbolized by the events that surrounded the men’s basketball team. On Oct. 28, 2014, former head coach Gib Arnold and assistant coach Brandyn Akana were dismissed from the program. Shortly after, star player Isaac Fotu was ruled ineligible by the university and, as a result, left the program to

pursue a professional career. In January, UH received a notice of allegations from the NCAA, which charged the school with multiple violations including impermissible beneﬁts for players (such as free iPads and hotel upgrades), fabrication of documents, impermissible tryouts and lying during NCAA interviews. On May 15, the university responded to the allegations by vacating 36 wins from the Gib Arnold era, as well as reducing the team scholarship count from 13 to 12 for the next two seasons. SUCCESS AT THE STAN SHERRIFF CENTER

All four of the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams enjoyed successful seasons. The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team earned a 22-7 record, advancing to the second round of the NCAA tour-

In the midst of all the controversy surrounding the athletics department, former athletics director Ben Jay resigned. However, in March, the school hired a new AD in David Matlin. Matlin, an MBA graduate from UH’s Shidler College of Business, faces a tough task in trying to stabilize an athletics program that is projected by the Board of Regents to face an $11 million deficit over the next three years. Interim head coach Benjy Taylor led the men’s basketball team to a surprising 22 wins. In spite of this, the university decided to move in another direction by hiring former St. Mary’s assistant coach Eran Ganot to lead the program. Before St. Mary’s, Ganot was an assistant coach at UH for three seasons from 2007 to 2010. Ganot’s disciplined approach is beneficial for UH because the school can no longer afford any more trouble with the NCAA. If the past is any indication, Ganot will be an ideal fit UH players desiring to play at the next level. At St. Mary’s, Ganot

helped develop Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova, who broke out on the national stage during the NBA playoffs. Indeed, some signiﬁcant changes have been made this past year. However, don’t be surprised to see some more changes in the near future. Women’s basketball head coach Laura Beeman is gaining exposure with the progress she’s made at the helm of the Rainbow Wahine and even turned down the same position at the University of Utah. If the Wahine have another solid year, it is very possible for Beeman to entertain and consider her options at other locations once again. Conversely, Rainbow Warrior football head coach Norm Chow faces a potential make or break year in the penultimate season of his contract. Chow, who has an impressive track record as an offensive coordinator in both the college and professional ranks, has accumulated a rather pedestrian 8-29 record in his ﬁrst career head coaching job at UH. WHERE CAN YOU CATCH A GAME?

With the exception of the football (which has a bus to take students straight to Aloha Stadium and back on game days) and women’s soccer teams, you can catch every UH team that is available for viewing on campus. Additionally, as long as you have a valid UH Mānoa student ID, admission is free. From there, feel free to take in the atmosphere and enjoy organizations such as the Mānoa Maniacs at UH’s student section during home games. SOURCE: FREEPIK

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Coming soon to Kennedy Theatre Previewing next year’s UH stage performances

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Kennedy Theatre is located on East-West Road and offers a selection of student performances. JENNIFER YOO STAFF WRITER

Every year since its opening in 1963, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Kennedy Theatre has entertained its audiences with performances showcasing student talent. Come to the theatrical activities on-campus; support your fellow classmates in furthering their passions while at the same time enjoying entertainment that is cheaper than going to a movie and more convenient. ‘THE BUTTERFLY’

Sept. 18 – 20 Prime Time – Theatre for young audiences Written by one of Iran’s playwrights, Bijan Moﬁd, “The Butterﬂy” is a politically charged story with fantasy and humor within a moral dilemma. Originally a children’s play set in a Persian fantastical insect world, the performance is suitable for all ages.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE

The Kennedy Theatre is the professional venue for all UH Mānoa’s Department of Theatre and Dance stage productions. Designed by the internationally-known architect I.M. Pei, the building features a 620-seat mainstage theatre as well as a 140seat ﬂexible black-box theatre space called the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, named after one of the department’s veteran faculty members. Performances held at the Kennedy Theatre fall under three categories: Mainstage, Prime Time and

Late Night. Both Prime Time and Late Night shows are held in the Lab Theatre, as it is primarily intended to showcase student thesis work as well as experimental theatre pieces. Lab theatre shows are often less expensive ticket-wise and have shorter running times than Mainstage performances. This next season includes shows ranging from experimental, neo-futurist comedy to student dance showcases.

‘FALL/SPRING FOOTHOLDS’

‘TOO MUCH LIGHT MAKES THE BABY GO BLIND’

Fall: Oct. 7 – 11 Spring: March 2-6 Prime Time – Dance Student Showcase

Oct. 23-24, 30-31 Late Night – Neo-futurist theatre

Held once a semester, “Footholds” is the dance showcase performance where students exhibit their original work. Pieces range from group to solo work, classical and musical to experimental and silent.

Back after a successful run last season at the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” is the signature work of the Neo-Futurists in Chicago. In its 60 minutes of run time, performers seek to create a world without pretense or illusion.

‘GORILLA’

Oct. 23 – Oct. 31 Musical Theatre

Dec. 12 – Dec. 20 Theatre for young audiences

Known as one of Sondheim’s Broadway smash hits, this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is inspired by George Seurat’s painting, “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte.” The musical revolves around a ﬁctionalized Seurat painting his masterpiece and the ﬁgures captured in the canvas.

Adapted from Anthony Browne’s picture book, “Gorilla” tells the story of a girl named Hannah, who watches her toy gorilla come to life the night before her birthday. Join Hannah and the self-proclaimed “world’s friendliest gorilla” as they embark on an adventure brought to life with puppetry and music.

‘SHAZAM! DANCE + SCIENCE’

April 15 – April 24 Dance Performance This upcoming year’s annual dance concert will feature popular science and dynamic expression. Choreographed by UH’s dance faculty and select guest artists, “Shazam! Dance + Science” promises dances with movement, lights, sounds and technology.

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‘SUBALI-SUGRIWA HAWAII: BATTLE OF THE MONKEY KINGS’

Jan. 22 – Jan. 31, 2016 Asian Theatre Complete with a “gamelan” orchestra, “Subali-Sugriwa Hawai‘i: Battle of the Monkey Kings” will be a demonstration of the modern Balinese theatre genre “wayang listrik” that blends traditional shadow puppetry (“wayang kulit”), with live dance and music.

TheBus guide

How to be a wise, aloha-showing bus rider BRAD DELL MANAGING EDITOR

Riding the bus can be scary for some. But it saves gas money, you get a bus pass (UPASS) from the school and you don’t have to worry about parking. Some people don’t have cars or don’t want to pay for a cab. Unless you’re athletic, you might want to take the bus around the island instead of running or biking. Taking the bus isn’t daunting if you properly prepare – both physically and mentally. HOW TO BE A WISE BUS RIDER

You can run into a lot of trouble when taking the bus if you don’t properly prepare. Follow these golden rules and hopefully the ride will be smooth: Don’t fully rely on Google Maps or iPhone’s Maps app. Routes often change and don’t get updated on these apps until weeks later. It’s best to call TheBus information center at 848-5555 or ask a bus driver if you’re uncertain about a route. You can also check DaBus app for real-time tracking of the buses. Know what landmarks are on your route. Nothing is scarier than waking up after a bus nap and having no idea where you are. Note what identiﬁcation number your bus is. This number is found on the front and back of the bus in white lettering. If you forget something on the bus or need to report something, this number will come in handy. Arrive at the stop at least 15 minutes early if you can. The only thing worse than a late bus is an early bus. Expect early or late buses, and you’ll save some frustration when it happens. If you’re meeting with someone, give him or her the courtesy of letting them know you’re taking the bus and might be late. Have an important interview or appointment? Aim to be a minimum of 30 minutes early. Some buses run in two different directions. For example, Bus 52 has a Wahiawa-Haleiwa route as well as a Honolulu-Ala Moana route. Make sure you’re getting on the bus that is heading in the direction you’re supposed to go. This sometimes

requires that you stand on a different side of the street or the bus stop. If you’re paying instead of using a UPASS, make sure you get a transfer, even if you aren’t intending to take more than one bus. You might need it if you get off at the wrong stop. Also take note of when it expires – drivers can be strict about the expiration times. ALOHA OR STINK EYE?

Many people don’t ride the bus because they’re afraid of the bad attitudes that other riders bring. I’ve never been on a full bus that didn’t have at least one person displaying rudeness or “bus rage.” Know how to handle these people, and don’t become one of them. People with aggressive mental illnesses (e.g. talking to selves, yelling at people) often ride the bus. This may frighten some, but remember they’re people, too. Treat them with respect and don’t stare at them if they cause a scene. If you are uncomfortable, simply move to a different section of the bus. If things get out of hand, then get off at the next stop and take another bus. I’ve seen people try to confront riders with aggressive mental illnesses, and nothing outside of an argument is ever accomplished. If you’re uncomfortable with talking to others on the bus, stick in some headphones. But don’t play your music loud enough that other riders can hear. Not everyone likes your music. Be aware of your smell. The stench of cigarette or weed smoke can easily ﬁll the entire bus, thanks to the close quarters. Bring hand sanitizer. Do you know how many people have touched that pole or those seats? Always give up your seat for the elderly or disabled, unless you are elderly or disabled. Never take up two seats on a full bus if your body ﬁts in one. If you really don’t want to sit next to someone that badly, take a cab. It’s cruel when someone takes up two seats while others are forced to stand. Be kind to your driver. They have to deal with a lot of unfriendly people. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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GETTING OUT AND DOING STUFF

Surf spots: A beginner’s guide to surfing on O‘ahu

KEN REYES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Don’t worry ry if you ar aren’ aren’t en t a pro afte after fter your first surfing attempt – many people spend a long time pra practicing racti c cing b before e re feeling comfortable on the board. efo

Island trails: Isla Easy to moderate hikes Discover O‘ahu’s natural beauty Disco

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Many O‘ahu trails, such as Judd Trail, feature bamboo forests.

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JESSICA HENAO STAFF WRITER MY MYSTERIOUS CRATER

WHITE PLAINS ALA MOANA COURTS CANOES KEN REYES PHOTO EDITOR

If you grew up watching Tito in “Rocket Power,” you may remember some of his eccentric sayings like, “Just because you can afford the modern longboard, doesn’t mean you can honor the moving water.” But those words do hold weight here in Hawai‘i – one of the top surﬁng destinations in the world. Experienced surfers, especially locals, tend to get aggressive over their territory, but that is to be expected anywhere that has a surfing community like O‘ahu. So where exactly can beginners go to learn to surf without being mistaken for a kook? Here are a few places: CANOES

Directly across the Duke Kahanamoku Statue on Kalākaua Avenue, Canoes is a popular attraction for tourists and for longboarders looking for party waves. Because of the nature of Waikīkī, this surf spot tends to be crowded with both beginners and more advanced surfers competing for priority over the waves. However, this spot has consistent waves over reef and coral with a swell that is normally 1 to 3 feet working up to 10 feet when the winter swells kick in. ALA MOANA COURTS

If you’re not too fond of the trafﬁc at Canoes, Ala Moana Courts can become the go-to instead. The break

tennis is located across from the ten enni niss courts at Ala Moana Beach Park. Next to it is Concessions, where more experienced boarders paddle to. Like Canoes, Courts is also over reef and coral, which gives the waves some decent rights and lefts. The swell is normally 2 to 4 feet working up to 5 feet at the most. It can get crowded during dawn patrol but if you get lucky, bring your board out and enjoy the break. WHITE PLAINS

The west side of O‘ahu can be a far drive, but if you’re looking to for out-of-town surf spots, White Plains has decent sets for beginners, although the waves do not have much power. At the most, the swell goes up to 6 feet but regularly peaks at 1 to 2 feet year-round. Because White Plains is a popular destination for families and military, the break crowds easily. However, the sets are easy, party waves that beginners can learn to maneuver on. GETTING IN THE WATER

When choosing a surfboard, beginners should start off with a longboard before moving to anything shorter. The longer and thicker the board, the easier it will be to ride a wave. Longboards are usually 8 to 9 feet in height and can be bought brand-new and used in different surf shops or on Craigslist. The university also offers surfboard rentals through its Student Recreation Services. Besides choosing a spot and a surfboard, the number one thing

The Diamond Diam Head State Monument is special for many reaincluding its location; it sits sons, inclu on eastern edge of Waikīkī coasttrail includes both a paved line. The tra path and ssteep steps, which eases hikers up to an elevation of 560 feet with ccoastal views of Waikīkī crater. The trail and sumand the cr mit are re recognized landmarks in and much of the developHawai‘ i an ment in the crater has been around beginners begi be g nners ha have ve tto o remember is since the 1900s. The view is not breathtaking, but the historisurf etiquette. For many experi- only breat military pillboxes are interenced, local surfers in the water, cal U.S. mil explore. There is a tunnel respect goes a long way. Be honest esting to e used by the U.S. military. with your abilities and be willing that was us This hike is considered easy to to learn through observation and sometimes, correction. Understand- moderate, and most people are ing certain unwritten rules such as capable of completing it. Hikers wave priority, placement, and line- are allowed to walk or drive to the ups will help you become a better state monument. Hikers who drive and more respected surfer in the must pay a $5 entrance fee and $10 water. Also, all the uncles will soon for parking. The best bet is to walk begin to understand that you’re just into the monument, as the charge is a beginner and probably extend only $1 for pedestrians. It’s not a far walk from Diamond Head Avenue to their own share of grace as well. At the end of the day, surﬁng is the park, which closes at 6 p.m. all about having fun in the water and while at it, respecting the enviNAUTICAL IN PARADISE ronment around you. Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail is within Ka Iwi State Scenic ShoreKa Leo O Hawai‘i line, and it has amazing views of the MORE INFO shoreline. This is an easy to moderate trail that many people can do. STUDENT RECREATION The lighthouse gives a foreign-farSERVICES INFO away-land feel. The temperatures, for the most part, are bearable LOCATION during the later afternoon hours, 1337 Lower Vampus Road, although the trail can get quite hot Physical Education/Athletic during the middle of the day. Complex Room 200 There is no entrance fee for the trail, but parking is limited. HOURS Mon.-Fri. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. MILLION-DOLLAR VIEW The Lanikai Pillboxes Trail is short CONTACT and intermediate. The path has 956-6468 some steep slopes, and hikers must occasionally hold on to trees while going up and down the trail. TenRENTAL FEES nis shoes with good traction are a $10 daily must for this trail. This mini work$18 weekend out is worthwhile, as it promises $30 month million-dollar views. This hike has

been rated ﬁve stars on Trip Advisor. The view is unforgettable, but there are also three old military pillboxes you can climb into and explore. This trail is often popular in the mornings, as one can frequently view the sunrise from the ridge. EXQUISITE NATURE

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Lyon Arboretum is a mystical botanical garden that is reminiscent of fairytale forests and gardens. Exquisite flora and fauna can be found at the arboretum, which is considered to be a tropical forest zone. The annual rainfall average is 13 feet, and the arboretum has over 180 plant introductions in nurseries and public viewing areas. This a beautiful trail and manageable for almost everyone. If you are feeling adventurous and want to see one of Hawai‘i’s most beautiful botanical gardens, don’t miss the Lyon Arboretum. The arboretum is conveniently located near the UH Mānoa campus. Public transportation is reliable and bus number five on Punahou going eastbound will take hikers directly to the Lyon Arboretum. The five will also take hikers back to a location that is not a far walking distance from campus. The admission fee is $5 dollars. The gardens are open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to Friday 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. MORE INFO

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THESE TRAILS ▪ Tennis shoes ▪ Water ▪ $1-$15 ▪ Hat and sunglasses ▪ Sunscreen ▪ Bug repellant (Lyon Arboretum) TIPS: ▪ Stretch before you go hiking, especially when there are steps or steep slopes ▪ Take it easy; it’s okay to stop ▪ Stay on the trails

GETTING OUT AND DOING STUFF Lockers are available to store your belongings. However, there is a locker rental service (on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis) that is $30 for six months or $75 per year. Showers are also available for use. INTRAMURAL SPORTS

UH offers a variety of intramural sports, including indoor/outdoor soccer, ﬂag football, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, softball and volleyball. All leagues are welcoming to newcomers. Students can make new friends and meet new people while burning calories. OUTDOOR RECREATION KEN REYES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

The Rec Center can get busy, but don’t let that keep you from a workout.

Get up and get movin’ Tips and tricks to avoid the ‘Freshman 15’

BREE-LATIFAH PETTWAY-DELA CRUZ STAFF WRITER

College can be stressful. Students often juggle social lives, relationships, classes, jobs, clubs and many other responsibilities, leaving little time to exercise or watch their diets. Too much neglect can lead to the Freshman 15 – the traditional weight gain many students experience during their ﬁrst year of college. Below are some tips for staying ﬁt throughout the school year.

GYM TIME

The Warrior Recreation Center is equipped with weight machines, cardio machines, free weights, an indoor track and volleyball and basketball courts. The gym is open daily, so students have the opportunity to work out in between a busy schedule. Be familiar with the hours, rules and regulations and come to the gym prepared. Bring your validated UH ID, a small towel, workout apparel and shoes.

Student Recreation Services offers students many ways to be active outdoors. Students can learn how to kayak, sail, surf, body board, stand-up paddleboard, scuba dive or snorkel. Visit the Physical Education/Athletic Complex, Room 200 located near the Stan Sheriff Center with your validated UH ID and money for classes. Most classes cost approximately $22-$27, and more advanced classes like scuba diving or sailing are $97-$210. HIKE EVERY WEEKEND

Set out on hikes with friends and exercise while seeing O‘ahu’s landscapes – views ranging from waterfalls and green valleys to the city skyline. With a variety of difﬁculty levels and terrains, there is a trail perfect for everyone.

DORM EXERCISES

Workout videos such as Insanity and P90X found on YouTube are perfect for those don’t want to go to the gym. You can use small 10 lb. weights for arm exercises or to use with lunges and squats to stay in shape from your room.

sible. But keep in mind that starving yourself may cause you to gain weight. Preparing snacks such as apples and peanut butter or carrots and hummus may keep you from purchasing vending machine sweets. Mixed nuts or trail mix, high in protein, can ﬁll you up.

QUENCH THIRST THE RIGHT WAY

LIMIT FAST FOOD

Students often consume many calories with sugary beverages like energy drinks, smoothies, sodas and coffee drinks. Limit yourself; all that sugar isn’t good for your skin. Be aware of how many calories are in alcohol. Drink in moderation and only if you are of the legal drinking age. Drinking water is the best option. It will hydrate your body and boost your metabolism, ultimately helping you to lose weight. Water is either cheap or free, as there are many water bottle reﬁll locations and drinking fountains on campus.

While it’s convenient to grab a burger and fries or a slice of pizza, try to limit those food selections to a few times a week. Instead, make a healthy sandwich such as a pb&j with banana slices on whole wheat bread or a salad with chicken for protein. Bringing lunch can help you resist buying unhealthy meals.

EAT COLORFUL FOODS

Increasing your fruit and vegetable intake is a great source of energy, while keeping extra calories at bay. Rather than a bag of chips or a candy bar, eat a banana or an orange. One hundred percent fruit juices with limited sugar content are a great source of nutrients. SNACKING DONE RIGHT

WALK/BIKE VS DRIVING/ CATCHING THE BUS

Although catching the Rainbow Shuttle is convenient, walking between classes is a quick way to exercise if you don’t have time to make it to the gym. Rather than waiting for TheBus, bike or skateboard to your destination. Take the stairs instead of the elevator and exercise your leg muscles.

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HORESBACK RIDING

CAMPING ON THE BEACH

Have you ever wanted to learn how to ride a horse? Becoming a professional rider and learning how to ride on your own can take up a lot of time and energy, neither of which college students usually have. However, there are places (such as Kualoa Ranch or Happy Trails Hawai‘ i) that offer a scenic tour on horseback. The adventure and unique experience are often worth the fee.

Of course there are many free things you can do, such as camping on certain beaches at night. Grab some friends, a few tents, food and blankets, and head out to a safe and secure beach. A good start would be Mākua Beach. Camping is a great way to bond with new

friends. You get to be away from technology for a while, do some stargazing and enjoy nature at its ﬁnest. However, before you camp, make sure you determine whether or not you need to acquire a permit, and whether there are any camping fees at your site.

Adventuring on O‘ahu Horses, camping and food LYNN NGUYEN STAFF WRITER

Besides going to the beach, hiking, shopping at Ala Moana or watching a movie at Ward, for many of us it doesn’t seem like there is much else to do on O‘ahu. However, our island does hold many surprises, many of which are thrilling outdoor activities.

COURTEY OF EAT THE STREET HAWAI‘I 

GO SHOPPING

COCONUT ISLAND

NIGHT MARKET

Shopping is also a fun way to relax. Aside from the familiar Ala Moana Shopping Center, visiting the Waikele Premium Outlets can also be enjoyable. It offers a free trolley ride to get from location to location and its prices are fairly cheap when compared to town malls. This is great considering the mall houses stores such as Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Coach. However, a little creativity, investigation and willingness to try something new can go a long way and lead to more meaningful and memorable experiences on the island.

Another thing to do on O‘ahu is take the ferry ride to Coconut Island in Kāne‘ohe Bay. The drive to Kāne‘ohe is an adventure by itself, but experiencing Coconut Island is simply riveting. To get to the island, you have to take a quick three-ﬁve minute motorboat ride. Once there, you take a tour and get to see a shark tank as well as participate in other fun hands-on activities. In addition to having a great time, you will also learn about marine life, which is a perfect introduction to the islands for marine biology majors.

On the third Saturday of each month, locals and visitors alike enjoy the Honolulu Night Market held in Kaka‘ako. It features a variety of arts and fashion exhibitions, as well as food trucks to satisfy every culinary craving. Additionally, the theme is different each month which means you would experience something a little different each

time. The next Night Market is on Saturday, July 18, and features the theme “Dog Days of Summer.” Other monthly events that occur in Kaka'ako include Art & Flea — a craft fair that is held on the last Thursday of every month, and Eat the Street — an event that occurs on the last Friday of each month that features many different types of foods from various vendors around the island.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY KRISTEN IKEHARA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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What to expect on move-in day

FRAGILE

A guideline to help prepare you before you arrive BREE-LATIFAH PETTWAY-DELA CRUZ STAFF WRITER

Whether you are an incoming freshman living on your own for the ﬁrst time or are new to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as a transfer student, moving into an on-campus dorm can be stressful. Below are a few tips that will help you transition.

each student’s move-in according to your dorm and your last name. Move in at the correct time, so you don’t have to wait. Upon arrival, there will be staff and signs directing you to your destination, where you will check in at the front desk. Try to be prompt because trafﬁc will be heavy during the move-in process.

KNOW WHAT TO BRING

HEAVY LIFTING

Student Housing Services (SHS) has created a list of recommended dormitory items and a list of provided items and services. This can be found on SHS’s website. Prohibited items include candles, air-conditioning units and toasters or toaster ovens. Stores near campus will have back-to-school sales, but try not to pack your whole house.

SHS will have large rolling carts available for students to help transport large items. Carts are limited, so if you own a hand truck or rolling cart, bring that to minimize heavy lifting or waiting for a university-issued cart.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE

SHS has scheduled time slots for

INSPECT YOUR ROOM

Upon move-in you will receive a check-in packet with an SHS form to assess and record any damages or concerns in your room. If these damages are not reported

at the beginning of the year, you could be assessed a fee upon moving out. Take your time and double-check. Common problems include tack holes in the walls, stains and chipped furniture. DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE WEATHER

No dorms but Frear have air-conditioning, so dress accordingly. Many people will use the elevators and travel in and out of the dorms. Be sure to take short breaks and stay hydrated.

Be prepared for move-in to be emotional. It may not hit you until it’s time to say goodbye, but the process may be stressful, tense and tearful. This is the ﬁrst time that many of you will be living on your own, and it could be challenging for you and your family. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

What it is, how it works and what it is worth

In order to ensure half of the student population does not go hungry, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa mandated that dorming students have meal plans. Terms like meal swipes, points, Hale Aloha and Gateway will get thrown at you, and none of it may make sense. Here is a rundown of meal plans at UH Mānoa. MEALS

Initially, the most confusing thing about a plan is the difference between meals and points. Each week, depending on your meal plan, you have seven to 19 meals a week. Using a meal swipe at one of the dorm cafeterias, Hale Aloha

Cafeteria or Gateway Cafeteria, will get you into an all-you-care-to-eat buffet. Using a meal swipe elsewhere will give you a $5.50 cash value. Meals expire at the end of the week. POINTS

Each semester you are given a certain number of points ranging from 100 to 250, depending on which meal plan you get. A point is worth a dollar. Use points to pay the difference between one meal swipe and the full cost of your meal when not at one of the dorm cafeterias. Points roll over from the fall to spring semester. Use them by the end of the school year. LOCATIONS

If you want to avoid spending cash, eat at the dorm cafete-

Dorm-friendly recipes for college students JENNIFER YOO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Simple recipies like brownies or soups add variety to your daily diet. JENNIFER YOO STAFF WRITER

Many students this time of year will start a new stage in their lives. Although there are many freedoms that come with going to college, the freedom to cook is not always one of them. Dorms often lack private kitchens. However, this does not have to mean a diet of cafeteria food, delivery pizza and instant ramen. Try these recipes to enrich your dorm eating lifestyle. UPGRADE YOUR RAMEN

HAVE SOME TISSUES HANDY

The mighty meal plan AIKO MURAKAMI STAFF WRITER

Campus cooking

rias, Pizza Hut, Stir Fresh, Ba-Le, the Campus Center cafeteria, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Simply to Go and The Market. The best value is either dorm cafeteria. If you do not have time to sit in, you may pay 50 cents for a take-out box and cup. IS IT WORTH IT?

Compared to cooking for yourself, meal plans are not worth continuing. However, cooking takes time and planning. During your college years, you may find yourself with barely enough time to go to the cafeteria to eat. Use this first year to find the best option for the future. Though meal plans can be costly, they can be easy and convenient for those living on campus. Spend your meals, keep track of your points and eat your fill.

MATTHEW JONES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Forego the seasoning packet in favor of fresh ingredients. Quick-tocook vegetables like spinach and sliced cabbage are recommended. Add an egg or bacon for protein. EXPERIMENT WITH POPCORN SEASONINGS

Drizzle popcorn with two or three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Toss to coat the kernels before adding your seasoning mix and tossing again. Add chili powder or recreate ranch dressing by mixing powdered buttermilk, dried dill, salt and pepper. MAKE YOUR OWN POTATO CHIPS

Use this recipe during your late-night study sessions. Cooking times will vary depending on your microwave’s power. Consider a mandolin to shorten preparation time. Taken from allrecipes.com/Recipe/Potato-Chips/Detail.aspx Time: Approximately 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 thinly sliced potato (peel optional) Salt to taste Cooking spray Directions: Pour the vegetable oil into a plastic bag, add the potato slices and shake to coat. Coat a large plate lightly with cooking spray and arrange the slices in a single layer. Cook in the microwave until lightly browned (at least three to ﬁve minutes). Remove chips from plate, toss with salt and let cool. Repeat process for leftover potato slices. BAKE A BROWNIE IN A MUG

Cooking in a mug helps reduce dirty dishes and provides single-serving portions for someone living on their own, assuming you don’t go back for seconds. Taken from food.com/recipe/microwave-chocolate-mug-brownie-349246 Time: Approximately three minutes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash of salt 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons all-purpose ﬂour Directions: In a mug, add butter, milk, vanilla extract and a dash of salt and mix well. Then add sugar, cocoa powder and ﬂour one at a time, mixing between each ingredient. Microwave for about 60-90 seconds. Do not overcook; the center should be slightly molten. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired and serve immediately.

Ba-Le, located in Hemenway Hall, offers a selection of food items and drinks for meals, points, cash or card. ILLUSTRATION BY KRISTEN IKEHARA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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Trucks, wagons, stands: Ono food and drink off the beaten path BRAD DELL MANAGING EDITOR

The lines at Campus Center, Ba-Le and Paradise Palms can get unbearably long at lunch time. Try these locally owned food trucks, wagons and stands located across campus.

JASON HONG / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Da Spot

The Curb

Laverne’s Lunch Wagon

The Blue Truck Teppanyaki

Many choose to turn over a healthy leaf in college and start dieting. With an all-vegan menu, Da Spot can help. The cuisine has Hawaiian, Egyptian, Mediterranean, European and Asian inﬂuences. Only three types of dishes are offered a day, but these rotate daily. Da Spot is handy for ﬁlling the tummy on the go, serving 15 varieties of smoothies and the option to customize your own from their ingredients selection.

Not able to stay awake during your early morning study session in Sinclair Library? Your espresso awaits you on the first floor. Also try out the location’s mochas, cappuccinos, coffees, teas and pastries. The line is never close to the size of Campus Center’s Starbucks, although the hours aren’t convenient for late-night studiers. There’s another location at Paradise Palms if you find yourself on the other side of campus.

Laverne’s food truck excels in serving simple, classic local food. If you’re new to the island, this is the place to go to taste the authentic cuisine that locals were raised on. The squid luau, poi and lau lau await adventurous souls, while items like beef stew and mahi mahi with garlic butter caper sauce are available for those who want to taste more familiar cuisine. The truck also offers the option to mix two half-portions of entrees together.

This food truck serves food you would ﬁnd at a Japanese steakhouse, minus the knife tricks and hefty price. It doesn’t have the healthiest food on campus, but it has some of the biggest portion sizes. Small stomach? This truck offers mini-plates. Steak, garlic chicken, shrimp, ﬁsh or vegetarian options are available, and sides normally include rice, corn, grilled onions and zucchini.

Location: Sustainability Courtyard Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Price: $4-$10

Location: Sinclair Library Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $2-$6

Location: Outside Krauss Hall Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $3-$12

Location: Across the street from the Architecture Building. Hours: Varied. Mon.-Fri., Sun. Usually parked/opened by 4 p.m. Price: $5-13

Le Crêpe Café

Verde Burrito Stand

Serg’s Mexican Kitchen

Uahi Island Grill

Law students may be the most frequent consumers of these crêpes on the campus, as this stand is the only eatery near the law building and library. The menu has savory (e.g. mozzarella and turkey) and sweet (e.g. Nutella) crêpes often made with fresh, organic ingredients. The stand also serves sandwiches, salads, French Roasts and espressos.

Verde packs tortillas fat with rice, pinto beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa and marinated meats or soyrizo (vegetarian sausage). Extras like guacamole and sour cream can also be added for a few extra quarters. These burritos are massive, so no sides are offered. Order your burrito deconstructed in a bowl for an impromptu salad.

Serg’s near Manoa Marketplace is a hot destination for Taco Tuesdays, thanks to its close proximity to campus. Now Serg’s food is even more accessible with the opening of its food wagon on campus. Grab ﬂautas, tacos, chimichangas, burritos and more Mexican classics on the way to class. Beans and rice are also offered as side items or ala carte.

This food truck takes classic local dishes and adds contemporary spins. The truck serves plate lunches like kalua pig with kale and furikake tofu with garlic teriyaki sauce, as well as sandwiches and salads. The truck strives to be local ﬁrst with all ingredients, serving fresh ﬁsh and Hawai‘ i Island grass-fed beef.

Location: Outside Richardson Law School Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $4-$7.50

Location: Saunders Hall, ﬁrst ﬂoor Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $7-$9

Location: Behind Holmes Hall Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $5-$10

Location: In front of Kennedy Theatre Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $7-$13

Off-campus establishments to explore CHRISTINA YAN ASSOCIATE SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR

Cafe Kaila

Ahi Assassins

Livestock Tavern

Leahi Health

Wang Chung’s

Shaloha

With growing popularity due to its expansion into the dinner foray, Cafe Kaila is usually packed with locals and tourists waiting for favorites like wafﬂes and pancakes. Located close to campus on Kapi‘olani Boulevard — in the same marketplace as Foodland — the restaurant may be small, but the service is patient and attentive. The restaurant has daily specials like crab cake eggs benedict and lilikoi wafﬂes, but the prices won’t put a large dent in your wallet.

Honolulu offers many places for poke, but specials like sweet marlin dip, shoyu chili oil and oyster help Ahi Assassins stand out. Poke bowls are $7, with traditional options like spicy ahi and shoyu garlic. The seafood is caught while the store is closed from Sunday to Tuesday. It also offers lunch plates and pounds of ﬁsh to go. Students may enjoy how close Ahi Assassins is to campus, with the bonus of Frost City located downstairs for dessert.

Seasonal restaurant Livestock Tavern pops out in Chinatown with its food and decor. The North Hotel Street restaurant is closed on Sundays. It may be expensive to students, but the selectionranges from sea urchin pasta to classic tavern burgers. It wouldn’t be a tavern without a huge drink selection. You’re Killing Me Smalls — creme de cacao, barrel-aged Russian standard vodka, all spice drams and whiskey bitters — is one of the beverages offered.

Now that they are living in Hawai‘i, students often try to live a healthy, active lifestyle, including following the juice and smoothie trend. Leahi Health’s $8 “Surfer Bowl,” a kale salad, is full of red cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes and green onions. It is served on brown rice and topped with sliced avocados, almonds, furikake and ginger tahini dressing. The line is long due to students, locals and tourists waiting to try smoothies like the coconut Jamaican Mojito and POG Kombucha.

Sing karaoke and eat pupus at Wang Chung’s. Near the Stay Waikīkī hotel, the bar offers signatures like Uncle Juan’s Tacos and F.O.B. – fried oyster bao – served in Chinese takeout boxes. The bar has “trading cards” with employees’ pictures and details. Happy hour, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offers specials on cocktails like the Lychee Co-tini and the Yuzu Me, Please! with homemade jelly, vodka, ginger lemon ﬁzz and Thai tea. If you don’t close out your tab, you’ll be charged a 15 percent tip.

This restaurant, on Wai‘alae Avenue, offers students a taste of the Mediterranean and Middle East, with its falafels and homemade hummus. With a student discount, students can choose a free side of pita chips or their mint-infused lemonade. Popular options include their Shwarma and Schnitzel with the pita freshly made daily. The sides of pita chips come with large amounts of hummus, which can be saved for later. The shop, open daily, is located across from St. Louis High School and next to L&L.

2570 S. Beretania St. 439-4045 Sun.-Tue. Closed Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

49 N. Hotel St. 537-2577 Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. Closed

3441 Wai‘alae Ave. 388-4181 Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2424 Koa Ave. 921-9176 Mon.-Sun. 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Market City Shopping Ctr. 2919 Kapi‘olani Blvd. 732-3330 Mon.-Tue. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wed.-Fri. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

3133 Wai‘alae Ave. 744-4222 Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. SOURCE: FREEPIK

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Map your way through campus without getting lost/ without the stress TRICIA KHUN STAFF WRITER

HEMENWAY HALL Located next to Sinclair Library is Hemenway Hall, where you will find a courtyard that includes: Ba-Le Vietnamese cuisine, American Savings Bank, a boutique and a dental office. Hemenway Hall is also where you will find the campus’s radio station (KTUH, 90.3 FM Honolulu), newspaper (Ka Leo O Hawai‘i) and literary journal (Hawai‘ i Review).

HAMILTON LIBRARY

QUEEN LILI‘UOKALANI CENTER The Queen Lili‘uokalani Center (QLC) is the main center that serves students’ academic, personal and financial needs. This is the main place where students can see an academic advisor to begin/continue planning their academic journeys. QLC features include: admissions, arts and sciences advising, career development and student employment, cashier’s office, financial aid services, KOKUA disability services, pre-health and pre-law advising, general education advising and counseling services.

Hamilton Library is the university’s other library. Although it is located farther away from Campus Center, it is still easily accessible and it is the perfect place to study and/or spend time if you’re looking for some quiet. This library also features a larger computer lab, a science and technology center and a wider variety of books and academic journals that can be used for research purposes. Keep in mind that, unlike Sinclair Library, Hamilton Library has more air-conditioning and is a more formal setting, so food is unfortunately not allowed.

Cool spots on campus Fun places to relax around campus SHIWANI JOHNSON ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

Do you ever spend your break in between classes walking around, looking for a place to relax? Sometimes there are too many people at Campus Center or no seats in Sinclair and all I want to do is sit down. Over the years I have found a few places that serve my needs for in-between class breaks, and I’ve decided to share them with you.

SINCLAIR LIBRARY Sinclair Library is one of the university’s two on-campus libraries and is not located far from Campus Center. If you are struggling in your coursework and need extra tutoring, this is the library to go to, as it features a tutoring center called the Learning Assistance Center, which provides some of the best tutors for a wide range of courses. Sinclair Library also has an Honors Program lounge (first floor), a computer lab (first floor), a small garden (first floor) and an audiovisual center (third floor).

BA-LE I prefer the outside of Ba-Le, although the direct sun on shiny metal tables can be a bit tough to take sometimes. The inside of Ba-Le is closer to the bar, and therefore the alcohol consumption tends to make the room loud. Even still, the little deli and hot bar is cheap, with employees who are generally friendly. Sometimes there are little events held in the courtyard and a crowd of people gathers. American Savings Bank, several vending machines and a discount clothing shop are also located in the courtyard.

PARADISE PALMS

CAMPUS CENTER

SUSTAINABILITY COURTYARD

Campus Center is the main hub of relaxation, dining and excitement for students on campus. During the day, it acts as a place to join student-run clubs, organizations and athletic programs. At night, it hosts free monthly movie nights and festivals. Campus Center also features: a Warrior Recreation Center, a ticket information center (sells Student IDs, event tickets and bus passes), a bookstore and an assortment of eateries to satisfy your taste buds before returning to class. Restaurants include: the Campus Center dining hall, Subway, Jamba Juice, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Stir-Fresh and Simply to Go.

If you can ﬁnd an open table, this courtyard is one of the best places on campus to sit, eat, study and people watch. I recommend going to Da Spot for a smoothie or lunch plate, sitting under one of the umbrella-shaded tables and observing the in-between-class hustle of your fellow college attendees, which occasionally includes free performances from the skate/bike crowd. Also, the trees are shady and every once in a while a ﬂower will gently fall into your lap. If it’s too crowded, walk around the corner to the tables at Kuykendall or Sakamaki.

Speciﬁcally, check out the seating area outside of Paradise Palms and the grassy lawn in front of Hamilton Library. When the weather is nice — as there is no outdoor cover and only one umbrella-covered table — the benches and tables are perfect for chatting, eating or studying. The little grassy area in front of Palms is great for taking a quick and sunny snooze in between classes – something I have done on more than occasion. Warning: the tables outside of Palms are not the frequent recipients of wiping-downs, and the birds enjoy hopping along the surfaces with bellies full of crumbs.

EAST-WEST CENTER JAPANESE GARDEN I want one of these behind my future house; the one that I plan to buy when all my time and money in college has paid off and I’m no longer a broke student. First of all, who doesn’t like Koi ﬁsh? Especially when the sun sparkles off of the rippling water and orangeblack scales. There are rarely more than a few people at the garden, if anyone at all. This might be due to the distance of the pond from the main classroom buildings and the walk it takes to get there. If you don’t mind a walk, this is the place to go to enjoy nature or read a book. KEN REYES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I [5]; LAUREN TABOR / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I [3]; MATTHEW JONES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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Getting familiar with student parking

You stay safe, Mānoa Public safety tips from the campus Department of Public Safety

DANIELLE WOO STAFF WRITER

While it may often be overlooked, a student’s commute to school is a crucial part of his or her day. The UH Mānoa campus offers a multitude of options when it comes to parking and

transportation services for its students. Whether it be during a busy school day or a lively night of events, UH provides parking resources for those who need it. Students have the option of obtaining a student parking permit from UH’s Commuter Services. These passes are valid each

Student Permit Rates

Entry Fees For Students Without Permits

$142/semester

Cars/Trucks/Carpool (carpool must have at least one other person in the car to enter gate)

All Day

$30/semester Mopeds/Motorcycles/Scooters • There is also parking at Zone 25 near the Astronomy Lab (off campus) which is $142 per semester. • Students who drive cars or trucks with a student parking permit may park in either the Lower Campus Parking Structure (Zone 20) on Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to midnight or in the Upper Campus zones after 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays. Parking maps may be accessed at manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter/maps.html • Evening permits may also be acquired for those taking night classes. These permits are only available online and may be renewed monthly. • Along with parking privileges comes the responsibility of maintaining campus regulations. For the list of the full 12 parking regulations, visit manoa. hawaii.edu/commuter/parkingregulations.html • If a parking regulation is violated, a citation will be distributed in the form of a ticket. Citation fees must be paid within a seven day period of acquiring them. Payment is accepted online through credit card, by mailing a check with a copy of the citation or by delivering a check or cash to the UH Mānoa Parking Ofﬁce. Citations not paid within the seven day margin will result in a $10 late fee and possible towing. If the citation is not paid for more than 30 days, there will further consequences including a hold on the student’s UH account.

semester and may be reserved through the Commuter Services website upon completion of class registration. Student parking permits range in price depending on vehicle type, but overall provide a cheaper alternative to paying general entrance fees and can be used during the day.

$6 All Day (Saturday/ Special Events) or Entry after 4 p.m. • For students without a permit, parking is available for cars and trucks along the Lower Campus Structure (Zone 20) or at the Dole Street Parking Structure (Zone 22). • General parking often fills up quickly after 10 a.m. on weekdays, so it is best to keep other alternatives at hand, such as outside street parking. • For students dorming on campus, there are designated parking areas for housing needs. These parking areas are reserved for student residents only and are not open to visitors. • UH Mānoa Parking Office hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) • UH Commuter Services Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter • All parking information may be accessed at manoa.hawaii.edu/commuter or by visiting the Commuter and Fleet Services Office. • Transportation by motor vehicle is only one way of commuting to school. Also available on the Commuter Services website is a list of alternatives to driving, such as using a shuttle or bus. Bus and shuttle routes and schedules are available online.

CHRISTINA YAN ASSOCIATE SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR

A rise in crimes throughout the American university system has created a sense of distress for the general population. Students at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa have plenty of options to help them feel safe on campus. This year, UH Mānoa created its own personal security application in the form of Mānoa Guardian. Mānoa Guardian, available on Apple and Android systems, has three main functions – Safety Timer, Guardians and Emergency. Safety Timer, like many other popular safety applications, lets users set a timer to alert selected “guardians” once the timer is ﬁnished if the user has not turned off the application. Guardians on the application are the user’s choice: family members, friends or the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Emergency system on the phone allows students at a press of a button to directly call DPS, send in a tip or call 911 through the application. Students on campus, especially in the evenings, can use security escorts to help them reach their desired locations. Security escorts can be seen throughout the night in the form of vans shuttling students, or in the form of security cars in the early morning helping people get home safely. However, security escorts only work on campus. Don’t call them while in Waikīkī to get home to the dorms. Some students will use security escorts to shuttle them from lower campus to upper campus, especially SECURITY ESCORTS

to the library during finals weeks. These escorts can be reached at their number 956-SAFE (7233). With the recent escalation of stolen mopeds and bicycles, students should be on alert to keep their modes of transportation safely stowed and locked. Most of the areas on campus have bike racks to lock bicycles and mopeds to deter thieves. For those who live in Frear Hall, there is a bike, moped and surfboard shed right outside the dormitory. If you’re going to a game at Les Murakami Stadium or Stan Sheriff Center, near the track field and baseball stadium are bike racks as well as between the parking structure and tennis courts. On campus, emergency call boxes are installed throughout the school to ensure students’ safety. They can be seen by their blue lights in the night and by a press of a button, security is alerted to where you are. Some of the models have telephones attached so students can directly reach DPS. The most basic form of security that UH Mānoa provides is the UH Alert Notifications that are sent to students’ emails and text messages. It messages when a sexual assault has been reported on campus, a moped has been stolen or for other noteworthy events. No matter the situation, students should be able to feel safe and comfortable during their time at UH Mānoa. Don’t feel ashamed to use a security escort every night if you feel the need to, it’s much better to be safe. Always be alert and take care of yourself and your fellow students. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

956 - SAFE (7233)

FILE PHOTO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I [2]; SOURCE: FREEPIK [2]

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Getting familiar with student parking

You stay safe, Mānoa Public safety tips from the campus Department of Public Safety

DANIELLE WOO STAFF WRITER

While it may often be overlooked, a student’s commute to school is a crucial part of his or her day. The UH Mānoa campus offers a multitude of options when it comes to parking and

Student Permit Rates

Entry Fees For Students Without Permits

$142/semester

Cars/Trucks/Carpool (carpool must have at least one other person in the car to enter gate)

All Day

CHRISTINA YAN ASSOCIATE SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR

956 - SAFE (7233)

FILE PHOTO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I [2]; SOURCE: FREEPIK [2]

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How to be a good roommate, how to deal with a bad one LYNN NGUYEN STAFF WRITER

Living with another person can be tricky. Having to accommodate another person’s quiet study time when you are bored, or trying stay quiet when your roommate is taking his or her afternoon nap can be an inconvenience. Here are some tips on how you can be a close-to-perfect roommate and some advice on how to deal with a frustrating roommate. No matter how well you two get along, there will be times when you two will disagree about something. Maybe you’re sensitive to any noise or light when you’re asleep, but your roommate has her bed light on, as she is pounding away at her keyboard trying to ﬁnish the

10-page essay due tomorrow. Purchasing earplugs or a sleep mask from Walmart can be effective in these situations. If you can’t stand the amount of hair that is accumulating on the ﬂoor and your roommate refuses to help you in your endeavors to clean up the mess, an easy way to deal with this problem is to get some lint rollers and roll away all the hair on the ground. This avoids purchasing a vacuum or forcing your roomie to wear a hair net. Organizing a cleaning schedule can also be effective in this situation. There are some techniques that you can use that will help you to be a more pleasant person to live with. Honest and direct communication with one another helps maintain a healthy and positive

living environment. Before inviting friends over, ask your roommate if she feels comfortable with guests in the room and at what time they should leave. If you plan to paint your nails, ask if you should leave the fan on or the windows open to air out the smell. Before binge watching your Netflix shows out loud or blasting your music through your speakers, make sure your roomie doesn’t have a 7:30 a.m. class or a midterm the next day. Most importantly, make the most out of your college experience and remember that your roommate is trying to do the same. Just be considerate; try to understand each other’s situations, and remember to have fun.

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Drugs and alcohol do’s and dont’s ALCOHOL

DRUGS

College is a popular place for drinking and partying. However, alcohol can cause liver disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, depression and dependence/alcoholism.

Recreational drugs should be avoided at all costs; do not do them. Drugs were responsible for 46,471 deaths in 2013. They are illegal unless prescribed. They have repeatedly been linked to decreased brain function. However, many people choose to take these drugs despite the serious health risks.

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DONT’S

Pace yourself. There is no reason to down nine shots before you leave home. Enjoy each phase of getting and being intoxicated.

In 2013, 29,001 people died in alcohol related incidents. Don’t be another statistic. ●

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Eat ﬁrst. It’ll absorb some of the alcohol and release it as the food digests. This will give your stomach lining a buffer so you don’t start to feel sick. This can only help you feel better, not prevent any damage to your health. ●

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Drink water. Alcohol dehydrates your body.

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Watch your step. A drunken stumble can become dangerous under the wrong circumstances.

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Stay with your friends. It’s safer that way. if you end up in a sticky situation, you’ll wish they were with you.

Do not drive yourself anywhere, no matter how close you think you are to your destination. Always have a designated driver in your group. Rotate the position whenever you drink, so no one feels left out on a regular basis. You are probably going to be tempted to urinate outside. Don’t. If you get caught more than once, you can be put in jail for 30 days and ﬁned $1000.

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Do not try to prove you can drink the most.

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Don’t be afraid to call 911 if som one is in trouble. You could save someone’s life.

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Don’t leave your drink unattended. If you forget your beverage somewhere, get a new one.

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Don’t let anyone pour your drink but you.

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Do not drink with recreational or medical drugs. This is expecially true for uppers like MDMA (molly and ecstasy) and blood thinners like painkillers.

DO’S ●

DONT’S

Drink lots of water, especially when taking uppers, because they will dehydrate you quickly. You won’t even know it’s happening until you’ve passed out. Even if you aren’t thirsty, drink.

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Don’t do drugs.

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Don’t do them with strangers.

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Don’t do two or more different kinds of drugs at once (i.e. candy ﬂipping).

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Do check the weather. If you are going on an adventure, you don’t want to get caught in a storm.

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If you do a drug and don’t feel anything, wait. Do not assume you’ve gotten duds. You may end up in the hospital.

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Do remain in familiar surround ings. If you plan on being some where on drugs, it’s a good idea to scope it out ﬁrst.

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Do remain calm. If you feel like you aren’t having a good time, take a deep breath. Getting worked up isn’t going to make it any better.

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Do tell a friend how you are feel ing, especially since you could be having a negative and potentially harmful reaction. Everyone reacts differently to drugs, and many reactions can be dangerous or fatal.

SPENCER LOWE STAFF WRITER

Good Samaritan laws and policies prevent anyone from being charged with a drug or alcohol related crime in the event of a medical emergency. If you are worried you or a friend (or even a stranger) may be in danger, you can call 911. Many states and universities have instituted good

Samaritan laws and policies. However, Hawai‘ i does not have a Good Samaritan law, and the University of Hawai‘ i does not have a good Samaritan policy. But, just because Hawai‘ i doesn’t have good Samaritan laws, you should not avoid taking someone to the hospital if his or her life is in danger due to drugs or alcohol. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

ILLUSTRATIONS BY EUN JIN KIM AND KRISTEN IKEHARA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

THINKING AHEAD

Pros and cons of taking more than four years SPENCER LOWE STAFF WRITER

Only 36 percent of flagship public university students graduate in four years. For non-flagship campuses, the four-year graduation rate is 19 percent. Education experts now use six years as the benchmark to compare successful graduation rates. But these are just numbers. Students should analyze their own situations to decide what’s best for themselves. If a student’s financial situa-

tion is secure but he or she lacks job experience, taking a year off to work might be a good idea. This could be a valuable path for students who aren’t sure where they want to focus their studies. Alternatively, a student with sufficient scholarships and financial aid (not loans) might think about reducing their class load and applying to internships to get some experience in his or her field of study. The approach for students who are borrowing or paying up front is often different. Taking two more

years to obtain a bachelor’s degree can increase debt by 70 percent. Full time students who pay out of pocket should be concerned with getting the most out of their money. All students taking 12 or more credits pay the same tuition. A student who averages 15 credits and finishes in four years pays $10,344 less than a student who takes 12 credits and finishes in five, and that doesn’t include room and board. Below are more pros and cons to taking more than four years to graduate from college. JOSHUA DOMINGO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

College Board reported UH Mānoa’s 2013 four-year graduation rate as 17 percent.

Pros Students can work and learn how to behave in professional environments. They can do internships that will make it easier to ﬁnd a job in their ﬁeld post-graduation. Taking time off can show students what they miss most about college. What subject or area might a student crave the most? Whatever an individual longs to interact with while away from the classroom is probably a good area to major in. A lighter workload can also mean a student will have more time to devote to their social life. This means networking and relationship building. A large network is invalu-

Cons

able when hunting for a job. Fewer classes means less stress. If a student finds him or herself overwhelmed to an unhealthy extent, backing off from a heavy course load for a semester might be a good idea. Another benefit of taking fewer classes per semester is that students will have more time to devote to each class. This could be beneficial for students’ GPAs, since more time per class often leads to better grades.

Unless a student has a great ﬁnancial aid package and scholarships, ﬁnishing in more than four years will cost him or her. The longer students take, the more time loans have to accumulate interest.

Taking time off means students will have to make at least minimum student loan payments while away from school.

What really matters Whatever you decide, it is important that you are always progressing. If you are taking 15 credits, awesome. If you aren’t, consider joining a student organization or doing a part time internship.

If you take time off, make sure you are working and doing your best to build your savings account. An alternative to working or schooling is to participate in a full time internship.

15 to Finish

The good, the bad and the truth about graduating in four years

ASSOCI ATES DEGREE

4 years

AIKO MURAKAMI STAFF WRITER

While looking up prospective colleges, you may have noticed that one recurring statistic shown was the percentage of students who graduated in four years. Generally, the higher the percentage, the higher the prestige of the college. At a ﬁrst glance,

graduating in four years may seem like a fundamentally good thing. However, when you actually proceed with your college career, you may ﬁnd that the four year plan may or may not be the best option.

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The Good

The Bad

The Truth

The phrase “15 to Finish” comes from the notion that taking and passing at least 15 credits each semester should get you out of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in four years. Given that many full-time students pay more than $5,000 per semester for their education, taking four years to ﬁnish college is a logical goal to strive for. If you graduate in fewer years, that is more money for your pocket. Finishing in four years allows you to save money, makes the university’s statistics look better and allows you to move on with your life more quickly. It seems like everybody wins with this plan, but upon starting classes, you may ﬁnd yourself considering taking more than four years.

College is the first place many get a taste of what they may do for most of their lives. Students often declare majors as freshmen based on what they experienced in high school or growing up. Some love their major and field of work, while others find misconceptions with their decision. Changing majors multiple times is common. Although it results in wasted credits, more classes and more money, it will be worthwhile when you find what you love to do. Spend the extra time and money to find the right major. Another drawback of “15 to Finish” is the workload. If taking 15 credits means your GPA will drop and you will lose sleep, you may want to take an extra semester.

Everyone is different. Some students will ﬁnd that staying on track is easy, and it makes sense for them to get out of college in four years and save the extra tuition money. For others, those extra years in college will be well worth it when they end up landing a job they love. There is no magical formula or recipe. You have to evaluate your individual situation and decide what the best course of action may be. You should keep money in mind, but you do not have to be afraid to take another year or two to graduate. Let “15 to ﬁnish” be a guideline, not a rule.

THINKING AHEAD

Research at Mānoa

Take charge of your research or assist a professor’s MASON HIGA STAFF WRITER

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designated the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa as having “very high research activity.” Not only does the faculty conduct their own research, but students are encouraged to perform their own research. Those who are looking to get their feet wet can participate in others’ projects or become a research assistant for a professor. Later on, you can lead a research project as an undergrad. FOR THE FREEBIES

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a lab rat in an experiment, the researchers at UH Mānoa do their best to make it worth your while. Not only will you help someone in need, but experiments often offer freebies for your valuable time. Past examples include cash, gift cards and extra credit. UH Mānoa’s communications, psychology, and economics departments, among others, often hold studies involving student participation, so ask them about upcoming opportunities.

FOR THE EXPERIENCE

Filling out a few surveys may not satisfy your appetite for discovering the unknown. You may want to see what the world of research is like, or you might not have the time or energy to commit yourself to a time-consuming project. In that case, consider working with a professor on his or her research. You will get a first-hand look at what goes on inside a study, and you may get to do some of the cutting-edge research yourself. While working on their professors’ projects, many students often find the inspiration to start their own research. The time you will spend assisting will not have gone to waste. The skills you acquire will be the same that you will apply in your own project. Your professors will work with you so that your hours will work with your schedule. The Student Employment & Cooperative Education (SECE) and the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program’s (UROP) websites are good starting places to search for assistant positions. You can also network with your professors to ﬁnd someone who has a research interest that matches yours and work to create your own

Honors Program What’s that all about?

JASON HONG/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

UH Mānoa has research opportunities available in the summer.

position, as most labs have or are looking for undergraduate helpers. FOR THE GLORY

After being an assistant, you may want to start your own research project. Not only will your résumé shine with the distinction of having done groundbreaking research that goes beyond your textbooks, but you may learn invaluable personal management skills and work alongside faculty. You will have the chance to go abroad to conduct your research, and the world will come to network with you at international conferences. What you do could end up changing the future for the better while making a name for yourself and UH Mānoa. UROP is one go-to place avail-

LYNN NGUYEN STAFF WRITER

At the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa, students are provided many academic resources to take advantage of. One opportunity is the Honors Program, which was established in 1960. “What I love about being in the honors program is the support I get from both advisors and other students in the honors program,” said JJ Nanquil, vice president of the Honors Student Organization, member of the Honors Program and molecular biosciences and biotechnology major. “The advisors helped me a lot, especially as a freshman and being in a small classroom versus a big lecture really makes a difference in classes. I have made good friends that I’m still hanging out with until now, and it’s great to be with a group of people who have the same aspirations as you do.” APPLYING TO THE HONORS PROGRAM

JASON HONG/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

The Honors Program offices are located on the first floor of Sinclair Library.

In order to become involved in the Honors Program, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. An online application must also be submitted to the program.

able to those who want to take the plunge. The program can help with your project’s approval and funding if you want to present your work. UROP has funded 335 student-led projects under the guidance of faculty mentors. The Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa offers a research award for funding projects. Ranging from exploring theater in Iran, examining the cancer-fighting properties of the noni fruit, printing prosthetic hands for Papua New Guinea and exploring gender and society in Bolivia, research is not confined to science or the “laboratory.” For those seeking to attend conferences or publish research, your journey will start with finding a mentor and working on your proposal. With the guid-

The online application asks the student to answer four short answer questions, in addition to writing a 500-word personal statement answering the question: “How does the Honors Program ﬁt your future goals?” The entire process can be completed online and can take approximately an hour to complete. HONORS CATEGORIES

Within the Honors Program, there are two categories: selected studies and upper division honors. Students who are interested in applying to the selected studies program must have less than 43 college credits and a letter of recommendation from a teacher. The upper division program is for students who have completed more than 43 credits. If the student is advancing from selected studies to upper division, then he or she only needs to submit the Departmental Approval Form in order to be admitted into the upper division. If the student already has 43 credits of coursework but was not previously in selected studies, then he or she must submit an academic letter of recommendation in addition to a Department Approval Form.

ance of a faculty member, you can improve and focus your study to apply for approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB). What you choose to do regarding your funding and your study is up to you and your mentor. At the end of each semester, the Honors Program and UROP hold an undergraduate showcase, where you will speak about and present your work for judging and awards. Ask questions or set up an appointment with UROP, and remember that your professors can help you form your ideas and plans. As your project will take time, it is always a good idea to start making plans early. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

BENEFITS

There are many perks to the Honors Program. You are offered personalized academic advising anytime you want. You also get the opportunity to be in Honors classes, which tend to have fewer students than typical college classes. Honors students are able to apply to more scholarships, such as the Honors Program Achievement Scholarship or the Honors Program Hubert and Mable Frings Scholarship, which gives awards of up to $2,200. STAYING IN THE HONORS PROGRAM

In order to keep your status within the selected studies program, students must take at least one Honors or A-section course, which are accelerated sections of regular classes for Honors Students only, per semester, in addition to maintaining a 3.2 GPA. In the upper division of the Honors program, students are also expected to complete a Senior Honors Thesis, which is presented in either the spring or fall in the Undergraduate Showcase for Research and Creative Work. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

THINKING AHEAD

Learning to plan long-term

JASON HONG/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Applying for internships in your chosen field of study may help you find long-term goals. TORI TOKUNAGA STAFF WRITER

Entering a large university like the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa from either high school or a different college is a difficult transition. Students are expected to have at least an idea of what career they want to pursue. This will eventually lead to one’s occupation, to which one will wake up every morning and commute. One thing students can take comfort in is to know that we are all in the same situation, even though it may feel as though some people are on different levels. There are many ways to find your passion and career, like

making long-term goals. Here are a couple of pointers and questions you can ask yourself in order to create an idea of a goal you can set. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE, 10, THEN 20 YEARS?

Having an idea of where you want to be five, 10 and 20 years in the future will help when deciding what you want to do now. Think about where you want to be financially but also within your personal life. If you want to start a family, when would you like to do so? How much money would you have to save in order to start a family? What kind of career can get you to that goal, whatever it may be?

CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF WAKING UP EVERY MORNING TO THE CAREER YOU’RE PURSUING?

Remember that the degree you’re going for may lead into your future profession. Would you be able to see yourself waking up every morning to commute to your job? If that answer is a no, maybe it’s time to rethink your plans. Don’t freak out if it’s too late. Many people who get a college degree in certain ﬁelds end up working in similar or slightly different occupations. IS YOUR FIELD OF STUDY HIRING?

It’s hard to ﬁnd careers in “fun” ﬁelds. This is because the most desirable jobs often have the lowest turnover rates. Study the statistics of graduates from your major to see

Jobs and internships: get one Income, experiences are worth it

JOSHUA DOMINGO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

On-campus jobs include note-taking for the KOKUA Program and tutoring. MASON HIGA STAFF WRITER

There are some things that your instructors and college friends cannot teach you. While getting a job to make money is worth the extra dollars every payday, the skills you pick up and the experiences you go through will be even more useful. Regardless of whatever your job or internship might be, remember that everything has value, even if it

does not show up in your checking account. However, be sure you feel that what you get out of these jobs and internships will have value. Otherwise, a new job search might be in order. MONEY VS EXPERIENCE

Necessity can force us into getting jobs because money is tight when tuition, fees and midnight munchies show up on our monthly bills. A steady source of income can

help you save enough money for weekends at the mall or your ﬁrst secured credit card. Depending on where you work, beneﬁts that come along with your job can go towards cutting down your expenses via discounts on everything from store purchases to cell phone bills. What you learn at work may seem meaningless. However, customer service jobs teach you interpersonal skills that can help you navigate through relationships

where they are now and how well they use their degree. Don’t major in something because it sounds good at the time. Make sure you have an idea of what you would like to use it for. PICK UP OBSCURE SIDE JOBS AND ACTIVITIES

Look for jobs that will work well with your schedule as a full or part time student, but are also interesting to you. This doesn’t mean it needs to look good on your résumé, pay well or involve working with professionals. Just make sure it’s something you like doing and go from there. Who knows, you may just ﬁgure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. with other individuals in your life. Supervising other people will develop your leadership skills and your ability to establish a rapport with others. Working inside a laboratory will improve your attention to detail, and starting your own business will teach you to look at the bigger picture. No matter what your job, you will learn how to manage your time and money so that you can hang out with friends and make your cash last more than two weeks. You will also become more disciplined as you get used to committing yourself to going to work every day, not just when you feel like it.

USE YOUR FIRST TWO YEARS WISELY

Whether you are considered a freshman or a transfer student, make sure not to throw the first two years at UH Mānoa away. This is a good time to explore the classes our university has, but it may be best to space out fun classes so that your first years at UH Mānoa aren’t filled with upper division courses of your chosen major. Speak with your advisor about subjects you are interested in and they may be able to recommend classes to you. Check out all the different types of classes on the semester listing. You may be surprised what kinds of classes are offered in various subjects. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

will put your interest in that career to the test, as you will be working without compensation. Under federal guidelines, you should know that these should not have you working in place of an employee, your employer should not beneﬁt from your work, and you are not guaranteed a job at the end of your internship, among other things. Not getting out what you put in is no fun, so think carefully before embarking on one of these and be sure that you feel the beneﬁts are worth your time. Searching longer for the co-op or internship that is right for you will be worth your while in the end.

VALUE VS NO VALUE

TAKING THE FIRST STEP

Internships and cooperative education (co-op) combine career experiences with a wage. Real-world experiences will show you what a typical day on the job is like and train you for it. Networking with others will help you build connections that will help you ﬁnd employment after college. Internships may also serve as ways for employers to ﬁgure out whether they want you as a future hire or not. Doing well at your paid internship could mean a job after you graduate. While co-ops and some internships are paid, there are also unpaid internships. While these are similar to paid internships, these

The Student Employment & Cooperative Education (SECE) website is where you can ﬁnd on-campus jobs, off-campus jobs, co-ops and internships. However, you will have to do a bit of exploring off-campus and online for most of the off-campus jobs and internships. If you need help, the Mānoa Career Center in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services is a great place to go for advising, counseling and guidance. You can also talk to your professors regarding potential jobs and internships, as they may know about opportunities that others are not aware of. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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THE TOUGHER STUFF

Advice for undecided majors The process of elimination can be of assistance

KEN REYES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Reading books on a variety of subjects can help you narrow down your interests. SHIWANI JOHNSON ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

If you send a kid to college, that kid will have the harsh facts of reality unceremoniously shoved in his or her face continuously over a period of four or more years. One of those facts is that if you don’t make a decision, someone, or the power of the universe, will make a decision for you. In the case of college, that decision is what to do with the rest of your life, speciﬁcally what major you should choose. The dilemma: you have to decide what you want to do, but you have no idea what that is. My advice is to use the process of

elimination; you can’t know if you like or dislike something unless you try it. Of course, I do not advise picking several random classes, as that will not do anything but waste your money and time. UH has general education (GE) requirements that must be fulﬁlled regardless of what major you are. The GE requirements fall under four categories: foundations, diversiﬁcation, focus, and Hawaiian or second language. The classes under these categories cover a broad range from American Studies, Biology and English to Art, Dance and Spanish. You have many cool options to choose from. Personally, I took linguistics,

anthropology and religion. My religion class was one of the best classes I ever took. My professor knew his information and even though it was a lecture class, he managed to make it interactive and fun. That is another perk of taking diverse classes – sometimes teachers in a particular department are similar, with similar teaching styles and opinions but, if you have a teacher who moves in different spheres, you can glean something about a different aspect of life and learn something about yourself. Maybe, like me, you could learn something more about the different areas of a discipline you are inter-

ested in. I am currently a Spanish major with two minors in French and English, so I love language and plan to pursue it, but the part of language that involves the study of linguistics does not interest me. There is the problem of liking too many things and not being able to make up your mind. I took a piano class, a ballet class and creative writing class and decided I wanted to be the Misty Copeland/ Pablo Neruda love child of the 21st century. Needless to say, thanks to some sage advice from those who know my inner life is much richer than my reality, I realized that becoming a professional ballet

dancer takes hours of practice and competition with seasoned dancers, let alone cultivating the skill of wordsmith like Neruda. That is not to say that you cannot be introduced to something you’ve never been exposed to before and suddenly ﬁnd your life calling. This might be a cliché but, join a club. Remember: process of elimination. The nice thing about clubs it that there are no life-long commitments and if you decide a club is not your thing, you can always leave. Clubs can lead to lifelong friendships and connections, and if fees exist, they are usually small. Also, it looks good on a CV or résumé. The thing is, despite your efforts to ﬁnd something you spend your life doing, you might end up being two, or even three years in, and still not know what you want to do. You might have taken every class you thought you might like and found nothing that interests you. If that is the reality that universe is throwing in your face, I say do what makes you happy, just be smart about it. Start-up businesses have been a big thing lately and people that make small kitschy art pieces or DIY projects have the ability to make a buck or two in this town. There’s a saying, “If you do something that makes you happy, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Whether that’s becoming an engineer or lawyer and spending x number of years in college, or becoming the Misty Copeland/Pablo Neruda love child of this generation, if it makes you happy, it’s all you need. So I say again, if you send a kid to college, that kid will discover some of the harder facts of life and some of the better ones too. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

Managing stress LYNN NGUYEN STAFF WRITER

There are many fun experiences that come with college. At the same time, there also comes stress that college students have to deal with. Finding a balance between academics, extracurriculars, social life, exercise, jobs and getting enough sleep can be quite a mission and can lead to a lot of pressure. Luckily, there are ways to deal with stress and make everything more manageable.

Find a comfortable place Finding a comfortable place where you can go to relax and take a breather is one way to calm yourself down. A great tranquil place on campus is the Japanese garden located near Kennedy Theatre. The garden is secluded from the rest of campus and not much activity goes on there, which makes it the per-

fect place to go and meditate. It also features a beautiful koi pond. Another relaxing place on campus is the lo‘i at the School of Hawaiian Knowledge, which is located near the dorms on Dole Street and is separated from the rest of campus. Lo‘i is the Hawaiian word for a taro ﬁeld; it is important to respect the area because taro (in Hawaiian, “kalo”) is the islands’ sacred plant.

Get physical and eat healthy There are also things you can physically do to relieve stress. One troubling thing about being stressed is excessive eating. When times are rough, many students often turn to junk food, which is, of course, not the healthiest idea. Take care of your well-being and try baby carrots, apples or hummus, instead. One can ﬁnd all of these at the nearest market. You can also try working out at the

gym, which is open until 10 p.m., to further relieve that stress.

Plan ahead Of course, stress can be relieved by simply not procrastinating. Keeping a planner with homework assignment due dates, test and club meeting dates is especially effective. Spend at least half an hour each weekend looking over your plans for the following week. If you see that you have a two hour long meeting in addition to latenight work hours the day before a midterm, plan accordingly while you still can. Start studying ahead of time since you know that you will not have as much time to study the night before the exam. The key to dealing with stress is remembering to take work seriously while also taking time to play and enjoy yourself. A balance between the two is very important and will result in a successful college year.

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Finding Benjamins for your college life Track down free money, make sense of your loans and get a job MASON HIGA STAFF WRITER

Make no mistake: your wallet will take a beating during your stay in college. Applying for scholarships, knowing how to handle student loans and holding down a job can help you study or party on. FREE MONEY

The ﬁrst thing you should go for is the free money, which comes in the form of scholarships or grants. Apply for these with a passion, because you will not have to pay anything back for them later on. However, this free money will not come easily. Applications usually require essays and letters of recom-

mendation. Get to know your instructors early on in the term so that you get glowing recommendations. The Hawai‘i Community Foundation and the University of Hawai‘ i’s STAR system have free, online “common applications” that are available every year around December and due around February. The biggest beneﬁt of common applications is the ability to apply to many different scholarships at once. NOT-SO-FREE MONEY

Sometimes, our lucky stars are just not lucky enough, and we need to borrow money. Loans can make up for what we do not have, allowing us to carry on with our lives. Keep in mind that you will have to pay back not only what you borrowed, but a little (or a lot) extra in the form of interest. Knowing how to decide which loans to apply for and how to manage your loans can save you from major headaches down the road. The ﬁrst loans you should apply LOAN TYPE

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for are federal loans, as they have some of the lowest interest rates that will not increase over time. The government will even pay the interest on some types of federal loans while you are in college. In most cases, your first loan payments will come months after college is over. If you find yourself struggling to pay the bills, the payment plans are flexible and your bills can usually be reduced. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is available every January and will determine what you qualify for. When federal student aid is not enough, your last resort should be a private loan from your bank or credit union. Compared with the federal loans, these have higher interest rates that can increase over time. You may have to start paying the loan back as soon as you get it, or be charged a penalty fee for paying off your loan too early. Should you ever find your back against the wall, your loan terms may not allow you to adjust INTEREST RATE PERCENTAGE

your payments or the due dates. HARD-EARNED MONEY

If loan payments are not your cup of tea or you still end up short of what you need, you may have to get a job. Employment will provide you with a steady flow of cash and benefits. On-the-job skills learned will give you an edge over other applicants when it comes to applying for other positions in the future. Having a long-term job will serve as proof of your solid work ethic and time management skills. Remember that jobs will consume anywhere from a few to 40 hours of your week. Your grades could suffer, and you and your friends might complain about how you have no life. Sleep will seem harder to find than water in the desert. On-campus employment is a great option, with a short commute and understanding supervisors. The Student Employment & Cooperative Education (SECE) website will be your go-to place to look for open-

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ings, apply for positions and manage your timesheets. Off-campus employment is more challenging and demanding, but offers a wider range of positions and networking opportunities. You can also get a taste of what working in the “real world” will be like. While SECE has some off-campus job openings, you will need to go poking around town for the majority of them. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

Most college students rely on all three options. When it comes to how much of each you should go for, focus on scholarship money. Fewer loans and fewer work hours will leave you with more time for yourself and your studies. The loans you do choose should not be too difﬁcult for you to pay back, and try not to exceed a 20-hour work week so that your life is still your own. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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How to save money in college Do’s and dont’s

LYNN NGUYEN STAFF WRITER

There is no doubt that college is expensive. Aside from the tuition itself, meal plans, room and board and textbooks can add up to a great sum of money. Fortunately, even though it seems like colleges are continuously draining cash out of students’ pockets, there are ways for students to save money.

Do: Plan your outfits accordingly. This may seem odd, but it goes deeper than just looking presentable. By planning your outfit, you can plan your laundry dates in order to minimize the amount of laundry that you have to do. Instead of doing five small loads of laundry, stuff one big load into the washers to save money on your laundry card as well as your detergent. Don’t: Be unsanitary. Don’t wear dirty clothes and rely on perfume or cologne to cover up the smell. Don’t get me wrong, you can wear your jeans a few times before put-

ting them in the washing machine, but the same rule does not apply for undies or work out clothes.

Do: Use your meal plan. You paid for it and it’s yours. If you aren’t hungry or don’t want to eat a full meal, you can still spend your points and meals at the market or at one of the food vendors on upper campus. If you have extra meals by the end of the week and don’t want to spend them on food, go grab a mug from Starbucks (which you can always re-gift if you do not want or need one for yourself). Don’t: Forget to spend a night out with friends every now and then. If you really want to save money, try ﬁnding out when all your friends birthdays’ are at the beginning of the year and then saving those “nights out” for special events.

Do: Get a job. There are many job opportunities on and off campus for students. Jobs on campus tend to have better pay and

allow you to create your own schedule. They are also convenient to commute to and tend to be more ﬂexible with work hours, especially during ﬁnals week.

Don’t: Overwork yourself. Don’t swamp yourself with so much work that you pull an all-nighter after work just to complete your homework or study for exams. You will only end up falling asleep in class the next day. Keeping yourself busy is good, but don’t exhaust your body. Do: Have fun. Go see a movie on $6 movie Tuesdays at the Regal or Ward theatres. Do some window shopping and take advantage of sales. Go on as many hikes as you possibly can – many of which are free and double as a workout. Go diving on the west side of the island. Swim at the beach. Go surﬁng on the North Shore. Or even form an acapella group. College is a once in a lifetime experience, so make the most of it while being frugal at the same time.

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notes are needed. Lanning said being a note-taker gives a student an opportunity to preview and review courses, as well as explore courses or majors he or she is interested in. KOKUA Director Ann Ito said being a note-taker is an enlightening opportunity to appreciate how people with different disabilities are challenged in a class. “People with different disabilities in the simplest way can get cut off from what’s happening in a classroom, so it’s just, I think it heightens a note-taker’s appreciation of how much is learned or how much is taught to and learned by people and how disabilities can interfere with that process,” Ito said. GETTING KOKUA

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KOKUA student employees can earn about $10 an hour, according to SECE. NOELLE FUJII EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

With over 1,400 students a year to provide academic access services to, the KOKUA Program is in need of some assistance. One of the program’s most common services is note taking – students employed by KOKUA take handwritten or typed notes for students unable to take them on their own. According to KOKUA Counselor Lanning Lee, the program has

received about 150 requests for note taking as of June 1, and that number is expected to grow to more than 300. Just this past semester, the program received about 350 requests for note taking. According to Lanning, KOKUA averages nearly 100 note-takers a semester. TAKING NOTES

KOKUA asks that its note-takers take notes for at least two classes, though there are exceptions, such as if a student is in a class where

The KOKUA Program, along with campus faculty, staff and community, aim to create equal access for students with disabilities. Students disclose their disability status to the program on a voluntary basis, according to Ito. “For new students, if they have a disability and would like information about how this university works together with the students, with their faculty, with anybody on campus that they interact with, how we all work together so that that student will have an equal opportunity here. We’re all committed to that,” she said. “But the student with the disability has to be the one to con-

Understanding academic grievances

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tact us. It’s totally voluntary.” The program currently reaches out through New Student Orientation sessions and acceptance letters, but another way is through campus faculty. Many list announcements about KOKUA in their sylllabuses. “Sometimes with a hesitant student warmly encouraging faculty member can be a big help to get them to come to us,” Lee said. “It’s an important connection for us.” Any disability disclosed to the program is conﬁdential. THE PROGRAM’S SERVICES

Each semester, new and old students in the KOKUA Program are required to meet with a KOKUA counselor receive an overview of the program and the services it offers, such as priority registration where the program can help its students create their class schedules. The purpose of this meeting is to also renew their services, Lee said, such as note taking. “For instance, if they’ve asked us to contact faculty one semester, we get their signature to allow us to do that to negotiate things like note taking with the professors,” Lee said. Other common services KOKUA offers include disability access counseling, early registration, notifying faculty members of the student’s conﬁdential disability status and exam accommodation, according to Ito. KOKUA began in 1966, Lee said, as an all-voluntary organization. ADARA PINEDA STAFF WRITER

When a student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa encounters a dispute with his or her instructor, it is often difficult to find a resolution. Academic grievances help create a peaceful medium to settle disputes. The process of filing an academic grievance is complicated but can be broken down into three main steps. FIRST STEP

The student should approach the faculty member or parties involved to resolve the problem. A student may consult with the department chairperson, campus mediation services or the dean of students for help coming to a resolution. FORMAL COMPLAINT

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Students may pursue means outside UH Mānoa to achieve justice, according to its website.

If the matter cannot be resolved through the first step, the student must prepare a formal complaint in writing, to be submitted to the department chairperson. This complaint must be filed within 10 working business days after the conclusion of the attempted resolution between the two parties. The writing must cite specific violations of as the responsibility of the faculty member and student in note sections I and II under “Policies and Procedures” on the UH Mānoa website. It must also include the sought out treatment of the grievant and the respondent’s actions during or after the previous consultations. The department chairperson will meet with the grievant and faculty member, unless under agreement

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together to discuss the complaint. Within 10 working business days of receiving the written complaint, the department chairperson will complete consultation and notify the two parties of their decision. APPEAL TO CHAIR

If matters are still not resolved, the third step is to file a written appeal to the Office of the Dean of Students with the chairperson of Academic Grievance Committee (AGC). In doing this, the grievant must file this paperwork within 10 days of the outcome in the second step. This appeal must include copies of any evidence and files that are associated with steps one and two. It is the grievant’s responsibility to notify the chairperson of the AGC all names of other custodians of relevant material he or she may possess for this part of the process. As the AGC reviews the appeal it will determine if there is a reasonable cause or not, which may elongate the hearing to about 15 STET days. Then the AGC will notify individuals involved of the committee’s decision in writing, which is considered the final decision with UH Mānoa. Find advice or assistance at the Office of Judicial Affairs, Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 207, phone 9564416. Direct questions to the Office of Judicial Affairs or arrange an appointment. The full filing process can be found on studentaffairs. manoa.hawaii.edu under “Policies and Procedures,” and then “Academic Grievance Procedures.”

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KTUH DJs operate during three-hour time slots. JEFF LONG KTUH STAFF MEMBER

What does it mean to be the only radio station that loves you? For KTUH FM Honolulu, it means providing high-quality, commercial-free music and current events programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For over 40 years, KTUH has been a student-run organization, with UH students, alumni and community member volunteers contributing their expertise and perspectives through music and news shows in three-hour blocks around the clock. Not only does KTUH generate the sickest vibes in Hawai‘i and beyond, it also provides a unique opportunity

for volunteers to immerse themselves in the principles and technologies of radio broadcasting, sound production, public speaking, music curating, underwriting and staff management. Likewise, KTUH offers an important service to the Honolulu community through its public service announcements and regularly updated events calendars over its three FM fre-

quencies (and television and Internet media): 90.3 in Town, 89.9 on the Windward Side, 91.1 on the North Shore, channel 866 on Oceanic Time Warner Digital Cable and the KTUH streaming service at ktuh.org. For students interested in learning more or in becoming a volunteer at KTUH, the best place to start is KTUH’s website. The website offers a brief history of KTUH from its humble beginnings as a campus-only radio station broadcasting out of Hawai‘i Hall to a community-supported, commercial-free enterprise at 3,000 watts of power, with listeners from around the world. Visitors to ktuh.org can download an application to become a KTUH DJ, donate to the station, peruse record reviews and other articles of note by KTUH staff, keep up-to-date on all KTUH-related events, submit an event to the community, campus, or concert calendars and, most importantly, take full advantage of the KTUH live stream, which runs concurrently with the radio broadcast.

Finally, visitors can discover more about the content of KTUH’s music and news programming through a schedule matrix of KTUH shows, organized by air-time and genre (including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Soul, Country, Folk and everything else under the sun). Through the schedule of shows, passionate listeners will also ﬁnd the radio playlists of their favorite KTUH DJ’s. No other radio station in Hawai‘i covers the music and news that KTUH student and community volunteers share with their listeners. For that reason, KTUH remains Hawai‘i’s only alternative and, of course, the only station that loves you. MORE INFO

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Hawai‘i Review UH The campus literary journal Productions Get creative with video  COURTESY OF THE STUDENT MEDIA BOARD

KYLE KOSAKI UHP GENERAL MANAGER

“UHP” is an acronym for University of Hawai'i Productions, a chartered student video production organization at the University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa. The mission of UHP is to provide students hands-on professional experience in video production through producing creative content for the students at UH Mānoa and the local community. The vision of UHP is to be a leader in the student media community and a prime outlet for students to gain access to relevant, engaging media. We help students grow by providing a positive experience that will ultimately empower its employees with: ▪ An introduction to ﬁlm production and post-production techniques ▪ Leadership and visual literacy skills that will translate into marketable skills ▪ An outlet to communicate their ideas, visions and creativity ▪ Exposure in terms of showcasing employees’ works and networking with industry professionals

▪ Knowledge of the elements that make up a ﬁlm/video production CURRENT POSITIONS IN UHP INCLUDE:

▪ General Manager ▪ Executive Producer ▪ Producers ▪ Associate Producers ▪ Camera Operators ▪ Editors ▪ Interns

UH Productions strives to function as an efficient student organization and give those who take on executive positions the opportunity to develop leadership skills by working to set and achieve goals, managing budgets, and learning to work and interact with different groups on campus and in the community. UHP provides a variety of opportunities in an effort to achieve its mission. Some of the activities include producing webisodes, short films and web series, as well as covering student events, and taking on paying clients. Workshops by professionals in the field, basic training classes for new members and a mix of other film related experiences are also provided to strengthen the organization’s work value. We are looking for students who

are eager to learn and want to commit to an organization that will provide them with professional hands-on video production experience. The organization is still very young and continues to grow every year with each new talented member. Did I mention you don’t have to be a ﬁlm major in order to apply? This is because UHP was originally created to allow students who loved to create videos an opportunity to do so without having to necessarily be a ﬁlm major. Applications are open to all fee-paying, registered students of UH Mānoa. Some experience in video production is recommended. MORE INFO

UH PRODUCTIONS OFFICE LOCATION UH Mānoa Hemenway Hall Rm. 209 HOURS 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EMAIL uhpro@hawaii.edu WEBSITE uhpro.org

ABBEY SETH MAYER HAWAI'I REVIEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Established in 1973 and published by the Student Media Board, Hawai‘i Review is UH Mānoa’s only student-run literary journal. At Hawai‘ i Review, we are dedicated to publishing the most courageous, provocative and allaround excellent fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, visual arts and more, generated by members of the UH community and by writers from around the world. What’s more, all of our publications are free to UH Mānoa students. As a staff, we are proud to continue the long publishing history of Hawai‘ i Review, a legacy with over eighty wonderfully unique issues, and invite you to consider contributing your time and creativity to the process. Hawai‘ i Review is a bi-annual publication, so there are lots of ways to get involved throughout the year. For the first time this year, Hawai‘i Review is excited to announce that it will be producing and publishing a graphic novel. We will soon announce a call for illustrators who are interested in being part of a team that will adapt Hawaiian mo‘olelo into a literary-quality graphic novel. If you love manga, comics and anime, you will definitely want to get involved. Our current call for submissions for our Fall 2015 issue is themed “The Literature of Crime.” Have you spent all summer watching Netflix’s Daredevil or HBO’s True Detective or maybe just reruns of Law and Order at grandma’s house? If you have, and if a bit of terror and noir have found their

way into your own writing and artwork, we would be thrilled to receive your submissions. If you prefer working behind the scenes over being featured as an author, there is no shortage of invaluable ways for you to get involved. We are always looking for folks to help review submissions, plan and staff events like our issue release parties, distribute issues and more. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to ﬁnd out how you can get involved. Check out our website (kaleo. org/hawaii_review) for more information on how to submit, and how to sign up as a volunteer. While there, you can also take a peek at our recently updated editorial staff bios, and browse through our growing collection of digitally archived back issues to get a better sense of what we’re about. MORE INFO

CONTACT LOCATION UH Mānoa Hemenway Hall Rm. 107 EMAIL hawaiireview@gmail.com FACEBOOK facebook.com/hawaii.review. journal INSTAGRAM & TWITTER @hawaii_review

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Four years ago, I decided to join the Ka Leo staff, and I can honestly say it was probably the wisest decision I ever made as a college student. Ka Leo has allowed me to gain experience in the journalism ﬁeld that would not have been available anywhere else, and also allowed me to build connections with professionals in the ﬁeld. As I prepare to graduate this year, I feel well-equipped to pursue a career in journalism, all thanks to the lessons I’ve learned at Ka Leo. If you are serious about a possible career in journalism, then joining Ka Leo is an opportunity you cannot afford to pass up.”

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Ka Leo is where I ﬁrst discovered an unexpected love for journalism, as well as where I found the greatest friends of my college experience. I never thought I would have a job that requires so much creativity and critical thinking at this age. Ka Leo is both family and a means of progressing my career.”

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Within the one year that I have been at Ka Leo, I feel that I have learned more about myself as a designer than I would have on my own. Since it’s a student newspaper, we are encouraged to experiment – to do the things that we normally wouldn’t do. The work environment is also very comfortable and everyone is friendly.”

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“I enjoy writing for the opinions section of Ka Leo. I’ve learned a lot since I’ve started – how to back up my claims with facts as well as how to better organize my writing and make it more objective. I enjoy thinking up my own topics to write about and spreading awareness about something that I’m passionate about.

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I enjoy writing for Ka Leo because I get a real feel of what it is like to work in a newsroom, as the editors work closely with you to help you make improvements. Writing for Ka Leo has been a great experience for me and it has helped me improve my writing skills and expand my critical thinking.”

I like working at Ka Leo because it gives me an outlet for my passion for both photography and writing. I also believe that journalists are a pillar in society and the responsibility we have to our community and to ourselves is something I take a lot of pride in. Plus, working here gives me a chance to network and build a portfolio for my future endeavors in life.”

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 “At the end of my freshman year is when I made that fateful decision to become a graphic designer at Ka Leo. Three years later, I can say with certainty that I made the right choice. Ka Leo has provided me with countless opportunities to improve my design skills and work with businesses both local and national to create advertising campaigns. The experience you can gain here is invaluable, allowing you to work with real clients in a real-world context. In addition, I was also able to use this position as an internship for class credit. Outside of work and school the design skills that I have honed at Ka Leo has allowed me to do freelance design for clients, such as a local politician.”

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As technology continues to shape today’s world, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, the campus’ student newspaper, aims to meet the change head on. In the last year, Ka Leo has switched from producing three issues a week to printing once a week with daily web content. The student newspaper has also experimented with producing video reports and audio stories. Its reporters have covered topics ranging from the campus’ budget, the university system’s divestment of fossil fuel-related stocks, the state of the athletics department and the perception of those who speak Hawaiian Pidgin, a language unique to Hawai‘ i.

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Provide assistance to instructors and students using the language learning laboratories; provide basic troubleshooting of computers and printers; keep printers supplied with paper; ensure that computer equipment and other computer lab property are accounted for and are not removed from the labs; monitor printer jobs. Other duties may be assigned as part of service to patrons and the maintenance of the computer labs. UH Mānoa Federal Work Study Students Only.

A RANGE OF SKILLS

Although a newspaper, Ka Leo is made up of more than just journalism majors, with a team of staffers who work on advertising, public relations, marketing design, web development, business, reporting and photography. Within the advertising department, staffers can work with clients to create campaigns that brand their awareness across the campus community, gain revenue for Ka Leo through marketing and sales and promote the newspaper, as well as the other media organizations, through events and working with Ka Leo’s social media. In the editorial department, all staffers, from writers to editors put together Ka Leo’s weekly issue. It’s a team effort. Copy editors and designers help in the ﬁnal stages of the print issues. On the web side of the department, the web desk

COMPUTER LAB MONITOR Language, Linguistics & Literature $10.10/hour Close Date: When ﬁlled

covers breaking news on campus, within the UH system and in the community. This not only includes articles, but also photos, videos and posts on Ka Leo’s social media. With such a wide range of skills available to be learned, Ka Leo is often where students can discover their interests and enhance them. GETTING INVOLVED

Ka Leo serves an essential function to the campus community – to inform. The paper can’t serve the community without one of its own. Ka Leo is always looking for new voices to share their opinions and ﬁnd the facts. To apply, come to our ofﬁce at Hemenway 107.

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Job Number: 4323 INFORMAL RECREATION SERVICE ASSOCIATE Student Life & Development $9.20/hour Close Date: When filled Assist in all areas of customer service and facilities/equipment management to include the following: greet customers according to department courtesy standards, follow ID policy, verify photos to patrons’ face, be proactive in policy enforcement and cleanliness; record equipment use, assess equipment for misuse; inspect weight room equipment for safety issues; clean equipment, assist with laundry and locker room checks; complete required paperwork in a timely manner; attend all training sessions; follow all policies/procedures in employee handbook; remain visible and approachable to customer concerns; assist patrons with equipment operation and proper etiquette. Job Number: 98650 PS-AS-HL CIRCULATION RECORDS SA I Library Services $9.20/hour Close Date: When filled Link (apply bar codes) items to the online bibliographic record using Library of Congress Classification System; use the online public access catalog to assist others with borrowing of research materials; check materials that have been returned by patrons. Provide excellent customer service to patrons and respond to general inquiries. Employer will provide training.

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2nd Place Best Sales Pitch or Proposal 3rd Place Best Mobile App Sales Increase

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Job Number: 333

3rd Place Best Interactive or Digital Rate Card or Media Kit 3rd Place Best Sales Strategy for a Special Edition 3rd Place Best Media Company in the Nation 4th Place Best Training Program 4th Place Best Self-Branded Promotional Giveaway

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HIKING O‘AHU

Few people love all the side effects of a grueling hike. You’re covered in dirt and sweat, with mosquitoes and other bugs annoying you on the way, and every ﬁve seconds you get a constant reminder that you might not be in the best shape of your life. But, in the end it’s all worth it. You come to the last stretch and see the horizon rise above and ﬁnd yourself on top of the world with the wind blowing at you with dramatic effect.

According to Nā Ala Hele, an online database featuring hikes in Hawai‘ i, there are more than 40 trails on O‘ahu, with about 22 trails from the Mānoa area to Makapu‘u point on the eastern side of O‘ahu. There are so many places to explore that just picking a trail becomes an adventure on its own. Make your time here in Hawai‘i worthwhile and experience the breathtaking views that the land has to offer.

 After a grueling

hour and a half up Wa‘ahila Ridge Trail, a view looking over Mānoa Valley can be seen.

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minute grind up the ridge, you can see over Mānoa Valley and Tantalus.

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If you decide to head a little further up after the official ending of the Wa‘ahila Ridge, you can continue on the way towards Mount Olympus where the entire vista allows you to see from Diamond Head to Mount Tantalus.

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