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Aiming to increase the safety of the campus community engaged in mixed modes of transportation within the campus, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, and Operations has proposed a policy that encourages community members to move through gh the campus with aloha.

“There has been a positive increase in the number of cyclists and skateboarders here on campus, which the university is pleased to see in our support for sustainable modes of transportation,” said Ann Sakuma, assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance, and Operations. “We want to make sure we continue to promote that part of it and, at the same time, ensure the health and safety of the campus community.”

Campus C mpus units ass well ll ass the th greater gr t r camm pus community have reviewed the policy draft.

The draft has been updated with changes based upon the feedback received and has been routed to the appropriate Vice Chancellor and then the Chancellor for approval. The policy

is now available on the Mānoa Policies, Procewebsite. dures, and d dG Guidelines id li b it According to Sakuma, the policy can be updated at any time should revisions be required.

MOV I N G W I T H A L O H A Moving with aloha has been defi ned in the policy as “to travel and move through campus with mutual regard, respect, and consideration for one another.” A Move with Aloha campaign was launched in 2010, featuring a collaborative effort involving numerous campus groups, including the Chancellor’s office, Facilities and Grounds, Auxiliary Enterprises, Outreach College, Campus Security, Landscape Advisory Committee, Mā noa Bicycling Committee and Cycle Mā noa.

“The Move with Aloha campaign reflects the way everyone should exercise this policy li to t iincrease safety f t and d courteousness t on our campus,” Sakuma said.

The policy states, “The University of Hawai‘i at Mā noa (UHM) acknowledges the advantages associated with the use of coasting devices as a means of convenient and

energ gy efficient transportation on campus. energy These devices are approved for use as transTh portation on university property but are prohibited in any manner that places members of the campus community at risk or results in property damage.”

The initial policy was drafted by the UHM Bicycling cling Committee in response to safety concerns raised by campus constituents regarding near-misses and collisions by skateboarders and cyclists.

“With complaints regarding near-misses, accidents and injuries, we need people to be more aware and courteous of one another and to make better judgments when moving through campus, especially during high pedestrian foot traffic,” Sakuma said. “Slow down, dismount and make sure safety is a priority. Students, faculty, staff and visitors are encouraged to report accidents and colliSecurity.”” sions to Campus Securit According to Director of Communications Diane Chang, Campus Security does not specifically differentiate between reported incidents concerning riders of coasting devices and other incidents.

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According to the policy, “enforcement of this type of policy is extremely difficult and will require everyone’s participation in keeping our university safe.” This issue will be approached from an education perspective, including speaking with people to be cooperative, coordinating campaigns for a safer campus and distributing informative safety f lyers.

Sakuma said a group will meet to coordinate an ongoing safety campaign to promote this new policy.

“We are working with various campus groups, including ASUH (Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i) and GSO (Graduate Student Organization), who have been onboard and proactive,” Sakuma said.

ASUH President Richard Mizusawa suggested having an awareness campaign to go along with the policy. This has yet to be passed by the student-run senate.

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Creating ‘a safe campus enviroment’ continued from page 1

GSO President Thomas Robinson said the organization will help to promote awareness about moving through the campus with aloha and respecting other people’s right to safely walk to and from class. They will have a presentation at their meeting, informing people about the policy and giving out information regarding traveling with aloha.

“Almost every day during the semester, I see people in the Sustainability Courtyard at lunch time doing tricks on their skateboards,” Robinson said. “They do these tricks right next to tables and next to people who are trying to eat their lunch. It is dangerous and annoying. This made me personally interested in being involved in the policy implementation.”

The policy states that it will be shared with the campus community to ensure students, faculty, staff and visitors are aware and move through campus safely.

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The Move With Aloha Campaign was launched in 2010 and involved identifying initiatives “to ensure the welfare and safety of our campus community engaged in mixed modes of transportation and to promote a pedestrian-friendly campus. The initiatives include creating “share zones,” “sharrow lanes” and bike routes.

“Share zones” identify heavily populated pedestrian traffic areas around campus and are designated by pavement markings. During periods of high pedestrian foot traffic, riders of coasting devices are required to walk their devices through these designated areas.

“Sharrow lanes” are pavement markings, indicating a travel lane shared by bicyclists and motorists.

Bike routes have been designated by signage around campus to ensure a safe commute to and from campus.

Mā noa Bicycling Committee and Commuter and Fleet Services, will assist in providing safety awareness and education.

“It will take the participation of the entire campus to successfully create a safe campus environment, and thus, we encourage everyone to Move with Aloha,” Sakuma said.

C OA S T I N G D E V I C E S O N OTHER CAMPUSES Other universities have similar policies implemented on their campuses.

The University of Southern California’s “Usage Policy for Roller Skates, Rollerblades, Scooters, Skateboards, and Other Coasting Devices,” states “coasting devices are approved for use as transportation on university property, but cannot be used in any manner that places pedestrians at risk.” The policy prohibits the use of coasting devices in USC campus buildings and on surface features that may incur damage because of such use and is enforced by the Department of Public Safety.

San Jose State University’s “Campus Non-Motorized Vehicles Policy” defi nes a “non-motorized vehicle” as “any device upon which any person may ride and is propelled by human power.”

By allowing the use of these devices, the university is encouraging community members to reduce its dependence on motor vehicles as a means of transportation to and from campus, states the policy. It also calls for non-motorized vehicle riders to follow “common courtesy” rules that include yielding to pedestrians, walking vehicles when there is no clear path ahead and driving at appropriate speeds.

The University of Pennsylvania’s bicycle policy enforces that bicycles are vehicles that must comply with traffic laws, stating, “cyclists and pedestrians share common University paths,” and “to prevent injuries, common sense and courtesy are key.”

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Individuals using coasting devices on university property are responsible for using them in a safe manner, giving the most vulnerable travelers (pedestrians, persons with disabilities, etc.) the right of way at all times. o Any other uses besides transportation is prohibited for the safety of others and for University property. o Coasting devices may not be operated in a manner prohibited by law. o Accidents or incidents involving property damage and/or injury should be reported to Campus Security for immediate action.

Coasting devices must be walked in designated Share Zone Areas to ensure the health and safety of the campus community in high traffic pedestrian zones. These include McCarthy Mall, Legacy Path, the Sustainability Courtyard, and the Athletic Complex. o Exception: ADA mobility devices – persons on such devices are responsible to move through campus in a safe manner.

Use of coasting devices is not allowed in construction areas; inside university buildings; on loading docks, stairs, banisters, railings, landings, ramps, walls, sculptures, benches and other seating areas; on athletic or recreation playing venues; and in areas where such activities are prohibited by signage and/or law.

Violations of this policy will be addressed by the appropriate university office or official in accordance with applicable City and County Traffic Codes, University policy and procedures, Collective Bargaining Agreements or Student Conduct Code http://studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii. edu/policies/conduct_code/.

The University may seek compensatory damages if University property is damaged or destroyed.

Do you think riders of coasting devices are courteous, and will this new policy improve travel across campus?

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Jaymie Lonzanida Sophomore Biology “Sometimes. Whenever I’d walk from the dorms, some of the skaters would go in front of me and cut me off.”

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Greg Javar Freshman Civil Engineering “It depends on the person. There are a lot of people who are, and a lot of people who aren’t – I wouldn’t generalize. ”

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A let-down at Town JOSH DULATRE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

Kuahiwi grass-fed hamburger

This beautiful eatery serves surprisingly subpar food.

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“Find the shortest, simplest way between the earth, the hands and the mouth.” This quote, from philosopher, artist and activist Lanza del Vasto, is presented at the top of the menu at Town, a contemporary American eatery in Kaimuk ī.

Reflecting on it now, I am stuck on the word “short.” There was nothing short about my experience there – except my feelings.

Upon stepping into the open space that is Town, it seemed like this would be a pleasant dining experience. Our party of five was seated on time for our reservation, and our table was a nook on the right side of the restaurant with a wood-paneled wall next to a glass wall that allowed the sunlight to pour in.

That’s when it began: an hour spent waiting for the waitress to acknowledge us and take our orders. Much like our drinks, which were never refi lled, our expectations ran low.

With ample time to look at the menu, I decided to get the Kuahiwi meatloaf ($16), served with polenta, bitter greens and red eye gravy. Three of my friends ordered the Kuahiwi grass-fed hamburger ($12.50) on a potato roll with French fries. Cheese and bacon could be added for $1 each, and my friends decided to order both because by the time

our orders were taken, they were famished and needed the extra sustenance. From my bite, it was just a standard cheeseburger.

One friend ordered the orecchiette, arugula pesto, tomato, green beans and ricotta salata ($13). He felt it was bland, so he asked for salt and pepper, to which the waitress looked completely offended as if she had cooked the food herself. Perhaps service was slow because the staff was doubling up on duties.

After another hour, my food fi nally arrived. I was displeased from my fi rst bite. I tried balancing out the bites of meatloaf, which was the most tolerable part of the dish, with some of the polenta and greens. This didn’t work – it was similar to a cartoon character trying to plug a hole in a boat with his fi nger, only to have another one burst until it sank. Each bite failed to complement the other, therefore sinking the entire dish.

There was no relief – the meatloaf had a strong, peppery f lavor that I tried to pair with the polenta or bitter greens, but the polenta tasted dull and was mushy in consistency, while the bitter greens tasted like they were dressed in hand sanitizer. The golden brown, albeit salty stack of crispy fries on my friends’ plates were more appealing than the bland pile of mush sitting on mine.

Our plan was to order a dessert afterward (I had my eye on the buttermilk panacotta , $7, with Mānoa honey), but I didn’t want to wait another hour for what I found out later was a dessert that could be eaten in two bites.

The saving grace of this restaurant is its ambiance. The interior is chic, and the menu looks as if it were made with a typewriter and is presented on a wooden clipboard. The space resembles a renovated garage, as it’s open and gives way for sunlight. The tables are made of solid aluminum, and some of the walls are paneled with wood. It’s the kind of place to look just fancy enough to get away with serving such small portions as they did. Town and its food may get rave reactions on Instagram, but will leave you feeling unsatisfied.

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Phone: 808-735-5900 Website: townkaimuki.com

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Syrian conflict at a glance

Rebel forces and the Free Syrian Army find safety in Turkish refugee camps.

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S TERLING H IGA Contributing Writer Since April 2011, various rebel groups have attempted to oust President Bashar alAssad and Syria’s ruling Ba’ath Party. In reading about the ongoing turmoil, it is important for people to understand the history of the country and the reasons for these attempts.

H OW I T B E GA N

The Ba’ath Party has been in power since its successful coup d’état in 1963.

Hafez al-Assad, Bashar’s father, ruled from 1971 until his death in 2000. An emergency law, in effect since the Ba’ath Party took power in 1963, granted sweeping powers to Syrian security forces including indefi nite detention and extrajudicial sentencing.

The Ba’ath Party used the emergency law to eliminate any challengers to its one-party rule. In addition, critics of the government were harassed, detained and sometimes killed.

Following the Arab Spring, nationwide protests began in March 2011. Protesters demanded al-Assad’s resignation, an end to the emergency law, an end to torture, the release of political prisoners

and a transition toward democracy.

In response to the protests, the Syrian Army was deployed. Violence by soldiers precipitated armed conflict. In response to the violence against protesters, soldiers and officers began to defect. Various rebel groups emerged with the common goal of deposing al-Assad.

In August 2011, the Free Syrian Army was the largest opposition. Established in August, the Syrian National Council attempted to organize the opposition groups, but the opposition still remains fractious.

The various rebel factions have no central leadership, resulting in sporadic clashes and no clear battlefront.

CONSEQUENCES Since the confl ict began in April 2011, the United Nations has estimated a death toll close to 100,000, and at least 1.8 million Syrian refugees have fl ed to neighboring Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq.

In April 2012, Bashar al-Assad revoked the emergency law, but government security forces continue to practice indefi nite detention and extrajudicial sentencing. In addition, the confl ict has increased unemployment and reduced economic activity.

I N T E RV E N T I O N? Despite human rights abuse by the alAssad regime, international intervention has been limited. Russia and China have repeatedly vetoed United Nations Security Council resolutions designed to halt the Syrian conflict.

Turkey has helped shelter the Free Syrian A rmy and provided a base of op eration for rebel forces.

The United States, United Kingdom and France have provided opposition forces with military aid including weapons and armored vehicles. Complicating the process of providing aid, some of the rebel factions include Islamic extremists. In June 2013, the United States approved providing lethal arms to the Supreme Military Council, an organization representing rebel groups but excluding the Islamic extremists.

Russia and Iran have both provided arms to the Syrian government.

S E C TA R I A N U N D E R T O N E S The Assad family and leading Ba’ath government officials are Alawite, a branch of Shia Islam. Meanwhile, more than two-thirds of Syria’s population are Sunni Muslims. These Sunni Muslims make up most of the resis-

tance. In addition, Syrian Kurds represent a tenth of the population and have long suffered ethnic discrimination. Speaking at a forum on public policy in New York City, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger remarked that a blood bath would result from having “either of these sectarian groups in charge.” Kissinger also warned that breaking up the government would lead to instability as in neighboring Iraq, where a weak central government has done little to restrain sectarian violence.

S O LV E N C Y Enforcing a no-fly zone in Syria, which would mitigate the advantage possessed by the Syrian Army air forces, would be a costly endeavor for the United States. General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, reported that costs could be as much as a billion dollars a month.

For now, it is best for the United States to pursue its current policy: providing military aid to the rebel groups, even though some arms could fi nd their way into the hands of terrorists. These efforts to assist refugees and stabilize the region could be helpful and secure goodwill among nations already wary of hegemonic meddling.

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Sports JEREMY NIT TA AND FADI YOUKHANA Associate Sports Editor and Contributing Writer

1) W H O S H O U L D B E T H E N U M B E R O N E P L AY E R D R A F T E D I N FA N TA S Y F O O T B A L L T H I S Y E A R? FA D I : Adrian Peterson, all day, in any draft. If you missed last year’s miracle season by Peterson, then here are some numbers for you, courtesy of Yahoo! NFL stats. Peterson rushed for 2,097 total yards, eight yards short of the all-time record for a single season. He did all of this coming off an ACL and MCL injury in 2011 and with a lackluster passing offense that ranked dead last in yards per game. If you pass on Peterson, then you’re passing on a running back that rushed for more yards than 24 teams did as a whole.

J E R E MY: Once again, I have to agree.

Passing numbers have become so inflated in the NFL today that there’s always a big-number quarterback to be had in the later rounds. But to look even further, you can score players like Joe Flacco, Andy Dalton and Philip Rivers toward the end of your drafts if you fail to grab a big name early. Yes, they are clearly below the likes of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, but they’ll be serviceable players in fantasy.

2) W H I C H P L AY E R S C O U L D B E B A RGA I N S I N T H E L AT E R RO U N D S?

J E R E MY:

This year’s fantasy draft class is full of quality quarterbacks. Late rounds will be stacked with quarterbacks that can offer value. Matthew Stafford, Tony Romo, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick will most likely fall past the 5th round. Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick especially will prove to be a bargain in bottom rounds of the draft. Both Wilson and Kaepernick received new talented wide receivers this summer and should see their passing yards and touchdowns increase this season.

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I agree it has got to be Peterson. He led the NFL in rushing, and it wasn’t even close. The next highest total was 484 yards behind him. I don’t think Peterson will rush for these high totals again, but he does still play on a team without a lot of proven playmakers.

Unless the Vikings’ offense shows that it can shoulder some of the load, expect Peterson to be the top fantasy performer again.

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3) L AST YEAR, ROOKIE ALFRE D MORRIS OF THE WASHINGTON RE DSKINS CAME OUT OF NOWHE RE TO FINISH SECOND IN THE LEAGUE IN RUSHING. WHICH ROOKIE IS MOST LIKE LY TO TAKE THE LEAGUE

BY STORM THIS YEAR?

Tavon Austin, wide receiver for the Rams. Arguably the most talented offensive weapon of this year’s draft, Austin will prove to be a favorite target for Sam Bradford.

With leading receiver Danny Amendola catching passes from Brady this year and Steven Jackson leaving for Atlanta, the Rams are desperate for offensive production. Austin will use his quickness and incredible speed in the slot receiver position for Jeff Fisher. According to Fisher, Austin will also see snaps at running back, which will only add to his value.

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Adrian Peterson has rushed for 8,849 total yards so far in his NFL career.

Tomlin has preached a desire to get back to running the ball well. He also has had nothing but high praise for Bell. If Bell makes the most of this golden opportunity, he could make a legitimate run at 1,000 yards rushing.

4) W H I C H P L AY E R H A S T H E B I G G E S T R E D F L AG S I N I like Austin, but I worry about T H I S Y E A R ʼS D R A F T ? his ability to hold up under that type of workload. I’m looking at a couple of rookie running backs as potential breakout stars this year. The first is Montee Ball, the rookie from Denver.

The Wisconsin alum showed he can carry a heavy workload in college, and with the Broncos’ running back situation in a mess, Ball could see a decent number of carries and some big running lanes with a quarterback like Peyton Manning in the fold. The other is Le’Veon Bell, the running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers were awful running the football last year, and their coach Mike

FA D I : One of the biggest risks in this year’s draft is Robert Griffin III, or RGIII. Griffin had a spectacular rookie season in which he torched teams with his legs and his arm. But his playing style causes concerns for owners. Because of his knee injury in the playoff, Griffin will surely see a drop in the number of carries (a ridiculous 120 last year for a QB). Adding a moderate group of wide receivers and tough NFC conference puts Griffin’s stock at more risk than reward.

J E R E MY: I’d be careful drafting running back LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles. McCoy is going in the top 10 of most drafts, but even as a diehard Eagles fan, my expectations for him are somewhat tempered.

Yes, McCoy had a huge year a couple years ago, but he’s coming off injury, and last year his backup Bryce Brown showed a lot of potential when given a chance to play. McCoy should have a bounce back year, but not at the level everyone is thinking.

5) WHO IS THE ONE PL AYE R YOUʼRE DE FINITE LY TARGE TING IN FANTASY DR AF TS? FA D I : Chris Ivory, running back of the Jets. The former Saint will look to lead a weak backfield for the Jets.

His average of 5.1 yards per carry during his three year tenure with

the Saints while sharing the backfield with Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles and Mark Ingram is impressive. Ivory’s stock is increased by a lack of productive play-makers and a weak quarterback situation.

The Jets will surely hand the ball to Ivory to avoid turnovers.

J E R E MY:

I hope this won’t come back to bite me, but I’m going after Rashard Mendenhall, the running back of the Cardinals. Mendenhall struggled to come back from torn ligaments in his knee last year, but was consistently a 1,000 yard rusher and a near lock for double-digit touchdowns when he was healthy with Pittsburgh. Going to Arizona, he will reunite with his old offensive coordinator Bruce Arians, who has shown that he likes to run the ball. With no other legitimate running backs on the roster, Mendenhall should be a solid choice in drafts this year.