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Tuition may rise $200 each year starting in academic year 2017-18 to help the UH Mānoa campus pay off its deferred maintenance.

“The last thing we want to do is make it more expensive for people but we don’t have any other options,” said Dan Meisenzahl, UH spokesman.

Meisenzahl said the system needs over $500 million to support systemwide deferred maintenance and approximately $460 million of that is for UH Mānoa. To keep up with yearly maintenance costs it would cost $60 to $80 million.

According to Risa Dickson, UH vice president for academic affairs, there are only two ways to pay off university expenses: state funding and tuition. Revenue from this tuition increase will be used only on deferred maintenance.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS

The proposed increase will last until the 2019-2020 school year.

Undergraduate tuition at UH Mānoa during the 2016-2017 school year is $10,872. Under the pro-

posal, Mānoa’s tuition will increase to $11,088 in the 2017-2018 year, according to Dickson’s tuition schedule proposal presentation to the Board of Regents in February.

Since the Mānoa campus is the oldest and largest in the system, it needs the most money to address maintenance issues, Dickson said.

“What we realized in the meantime is if we raise tuition two percent a year [at Mānoa], which is a

The last thing we want to do is make [tuition] more expensive for people.

– DAN MEISENZAHL UH SPOKESMAN

$200 increase each year, that it will raise enough money for us to take out revenue bond[s],” Dickson said.

By the end of the third year, the university should be able to renovate the Mānoa campus with better facilities and take care of more than $100 million of the backlog.

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UH proposes tuition increase in 2017-2018 NICOLE TAM STAFF WRITER

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OTHER CAMPUSES

UH Community Colleges, UH Hilo and UH West O‘ahu, will be not be affected by the tuition increase during the first year, but will face a $72 increase during the second and third.

“If we are able to do this, at the end of the three years, the deferred maintenance at the community colleges will be done,” Dickson said.

Jack Suyderhoud, professor of business economics at UH Mānoa, doesn’t think the two percent increase is going to create a problem for students.

“The people who make the tuition decisions have to balance these concerns … [The fee] is small and consistent with the level of general inflation in the economy,” Suyderhoud said in an email.

Mānoa’s 2 percent increase is for deferred maintenance

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

There will be 14 public hearings across the UH system and at Palama Nui, the satellite campus in Kona (part of Hawai‘ i Community College), for feedback on the proposed increase. A few other student groups will also participate.

Dickson said community presentations will include an outline of the tuition proposal. Feedback

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received from community meetings can generate modifications to the proposal, which will be submitted to the Board of Regents in June for approval.

Ideally, the proposal will be on

the lieutenant governor’s desk for approval by the end of summer 2016.

“Our students deserve high performance, modern learning facilities and a beautiful campus,” Dickson said.

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New horizons for undergraduate research KEVIN HARRISON STAFF WRITER

The campus’ new undergraduate journal, entitled Mānoa Horizons, will be open to academic and creative submissions.

“What we’re doing is trying to launch a journal that highlights the high quality undergraduate work being done on this campus,” Editor Christine Beaule said.

Research papers, creative writing, videos, recitals, artwork and “creative installations” will be accepted, according to the journal’s website.

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2016, and at this time only UH Mānoa students may submit their work, Beaule said.

Vernadette Gonzales, director of the Honors Program, said although Mānoa Horizons will be housed in and funded by the Honors Program, all students from UH Mānoa are allowed to submit.

“This is generally for all types of scholarship, all types of creative work, all types of projects that undergraduate students do,” Gonzales said.

PUBLICATION

Beaule, who is also an assis-

tant professor in the Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas, said she borrowed the idea for an undergraduate journal from her time at Duke University.

Mānoa Horizons is governed by an advisory board and an editorial board, though only the editorial board will actually review the submissions. All published works will be available through Scholar Space and searchable through the Google

sions, for example, there’s nothing stopping us from putting 100 fantastic pieces of undergraduate work on the website,” Beaule said.

Beaule said Mānoa Horizons is a peer-reviewed academic journal and anyone published in it can say they are a published academic. It will also be published through the University of Hawai‘ i Press. “[Publishing in this journal] shows that you have made, as an undergraduate, an effort to get your

[Publishing in this journal] shows you have made, as an undergraduate, an effort to get your work out there and read by people...

– VERDANETTE GONZALES HONORS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

search engine and Google Scholar.

Beaule also said the journal will appear both online and in print and both will be free to access.

Currently, she said the plan is to put three to five full length pieces in the print journal as well as the titles and abstracts, or brief summaries, of 50-60 other pieces that will be available online.

“If we got 100 fantastic submis-

work out there and read by people and reviewed,” Gonzales said.

SUBMISSIONS AND SELECTIONS

According to the journal’s website, there is no minimum word count for written submissions, but there is a maximum of 6,000, which includes endnotes, references, graphics and other supplemental materials.

Beaule said that submitters should cut out technical “jargon” from their papers to make it readable by those who may not be familiar with the field or topic.

“Part of what [the editorial staff is] evaluating is not only the interest and the innovations that are represented by the piece itself, but also how well [it can be understood] from outside your field,” Beaule said.

While this year the journal will be restricted to UH Mānoa students, the Honors Program and editorial staff are both open to making it a system-wide publication.

Beaule said that once submissions have been reviewed and selected, the selectees will spend part of their summer preparing their work for publication.

Gonzales said the Honors Program has seen positive reactions from honors students and that submissions have already been made.

“Honors at UH is really built around helping students develop skills and tendencies toward deepening inquiry and deepening curiosity and all of that going towards undergraduate research or creative work,” Gonzales said.

Shannon Manamtam, a political

science sophomore in the Honors Program, said she thinks Mānoa Horizons is a great idea. She said it would give students who feel limited as undergraduates an opportunity to get their work in the public eye and engage in academic conversations.

“I think it’ll also be a great experience for those who want to pursue a career and academics and in research,” Manamtam said.

She also said Mānoa Horizons should be a system-wide entity to strengthen academic relationships across the state.

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The publication staff at Mānoa Horizons is holding a logo and cover design contest. They are accepting submissions of any original artwork. The deadline is April 1, 2016.

For more information on the journal or to submit your own work, check out manoa.hawaii. edu/undergrad/horizons.

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OPINIONS

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President Obama The president America needed

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Failed as our nation’s leader KENT NISHIMURA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

President Barack Obama’s presidency will end on January 20, 2017.

PATISEPA COREIA STAFF WRITER

Abraham Lincoln, who is President Barack Obama’s favorite president, once said, “Whatever you are, be a good one.”

Obama has proved that a leader does not need to use excessive force to get a country moving. It requires collaboration, patience, understanding and a great amount of leadership. He was the president that America needed to lead the country.

UNEMPLOYMENT RATES HAVE LOWERED

There were key accomplishments that greatly helped America progress as a country over the last eight years. According to a statement made by Obama, the American job market created 2.5 million new jobs in 2015 alone.

A report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 242,000 non-farm employment jobs were added in February of 2016 with an average of 228,000 jobs per month between December 2015 and February 2016. In a period of 69 months, 13.7 million jobs were created in the private sector.

According to Reuters, the unemployment rate had fallen to five percent in October 2015.

Obama brought the nation out of the recession by passing the Obama Stimulus Plan, also known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This was a plan to specifically bring the American people out of the financial crisis, three months after passing the Act, the recession ended.

While he is being criticized for the things he did not achieve, those responsible for the crash of the market have not yet taken full responsibility.

OBAMACARE AIDED PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CARE

According to Obama, “The rate of the uninsured in America dropped below 10 percent for the first time ever” with the implementation of Obamacare (also known as the Affordable Care Act).

In addition, over 17 million people have gotten coverage and the number of uninsured Americans has dropped by 16.4 million since

Obamacare went into effect, according to The Atlantic. The rate of uninsured Americans also decreased by 30 percent, which is the most it has decreased in 40 years.

Though there was a lot of criticism early on, mainly because many individuals did not understand what Obamacare was, it has proven to be successful.

With Obamacare, individuals are required to have a health plan, or they will be fined.

As stated under the Obamacare facts, it “improves the health care industry, including the minimum standards of what health insurance must cover.” The program helps areas with individuals who cannot afford expensive insurance plans, as each individual is able to pay for healthcare based on their income and circumstances.

OBAMA WORKED TO IMPROVE CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS

Obama has guided America as a leader in the Paris COP21 (or the Conference of Parties) climate talks that concluded with the signing of nearly 200 countries in efforts to decrease the usage of harmful chemicals in the fight in maintaining global warming below 2°C. This is the first time in over 20 years that a universal agreement has been made regarding the climate.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE ACHIEVED NEW HORIZONS

The legalization of same-sex marriage in all 50 states by the Supreme Court changed American society. This historic event sent a message out to the world that the United States is a country that values equality and the pursuit of happiness.

Obama is a president who not only believes in equal opportunity but also in happiness; every individual should have the right to be happy and to be with whomever they choose.

SAGAN EVANS STAFF WRITER

With some of the highest approval ratings in modern politics, President Barack Obama entered the presidential office with an optimism that made many Americans look forward to great things from an exciting new leader.

However, his inability to enact the changes that he promised has weakened the country’s political power. When Ronald Reagan faced a congress controlled by the other party, he found a way to unite the opposing forces, work together and enact positive change. Obama has made poor governmental decisions and has failed to make progressive change.

OBAMA HAS UNJUSTLY JUMPED THE GUN

Before Obama took office, he was being hailed as a “historic figure,” because people believed that electing an African American president would help put racially divided politics in the past. However, Obama has jumped into racially charged cases and made assumptions before solid facts were provided.

An example of this was when Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by George Zimmerman in 2012. Before Zimmerman was held under proper trial, Obama held a press conference where he said, “[Trayvon] could have been me 35 years ago.”

He appeared to support the belief that Trayvon’s shooting, something that Zimmerman was later acquitted of, was done out of racial hatred. A more prudent course of action would have been to wait for the jurisdiction before making this speech.

In 2009, when African American Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates was arrested, Obama said that the police who arrested the professor “acted stupidly.” Yet Obama did not know the entire story of what happened and later admitted to being biased to the situation, according to CNN. OBAMACARE DOESN’T CARE

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care

Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, was first introduced under the impression that it would provide for 32 million people who didn’t have coverage.

In 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that only 16.4 million people were covered. In several states, like California and Nevada, there is a shortfall in enrollment and the rates paid by Obamacare recipients are quickly climbing.

If the current increase continues, healthcare rates will reach levels where even subsidized programs become unsustainable.

It was recently reported by governing. com that, “Almost half of the 23 health-care co-ops that opened with the health insurance exchanges in 2013 have already or plan to close in the coming months.”

According to governing.com, this would have left about 500,000 American citizens to find new health insurance for 2016. Forbes reported that 20 percent of the additional insured are through an expansion of Medicaid – an unsustainable burden because of its high costrather than Obamacare’s insurance exchanges.

THE WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ WAS PRE-MATURE

Obama lacks a solid strategy to deal with the Islamic State, and to date, he has failed to generate international support for a plan to overcome ISIL. According to The Federalist, Obama prematurely removed military presence in Iraq, even as the Iraqi government sent out several warnings about the Islamic State as it took over more territory. Because Obama didn’t send aid, the problem got worse.

In 2014, Obama told CNN, “I don’t want to put the cart before the horse. We don’t have a strategy yet.”

According to a study done by Pew Research Center in January 2015, the share of Americans who say the government is doing well in reducing the threat of terrorism has fallen by 26 percentage points, from 72 percent to 46 percent. This is the first time since 9/11 that the government rating on handling terrorism has turned negative.

KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE Irene Fang Associate Opinions Editor

Kimberlee Speakman Opinions Editor

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Women’s athletics: an untapped interest Push for more accurate coverage of women’s sports BROOKE ALCURAN STAFF WRITER

In the video documentary, “Media Coverage and Female Athletes,” by the Tucker Center at the University of Minnesota (UoMN), researchers discovered that 40 percent of athletes are female.

However, women’s athletics make up only two to four percent of sports the media cover and when they are covered, female athletes are often captured in highly sexualized ways.

The media’s portrayals and limited coverage of female athletes have a negative effect on the interest and respect for women’s athletics.

LIMITED COVERAGE OF WOMEN’S ATHLETICS IN THE MEDIA

One major problem in the media’s coverage of women’s athletics is that it is limited. Rachel Blount, sports reporter for the Star Tribune in Minnesota, said in the Tucker Center documentary, “If I start to pitch too many stories about sports that they don’t consider ‘mainstream sports,’ ... you won’t get them in the paper.”

According to Blount, for many sports editors, sports such as men’s professional basketball, professional football and some of the local collegiate and high school sports constitute “mainstream sports.” Because of editors’ narrow mindsets, women’s sports are

often kept off television and out of the papers.

Blount recalls that in her office, interest is measured in numerous ways: “How many games are on T.V.? How many people watch them? How many people go to the games?” According to these measures, sports editors reason that there is not enough interest in women’s sports to put them in the paper frequently.

However, Blount said “If you don’t cover them, you’re in this perpetual system of ‘well, there’s no interest so we’re not going to cover them.’”

DOES SEX SELL WOMEN’S SPORTS?

To boost the interest in women’s athletics, sports reporters resort to the adage “sex sells,” which ignores the accomplishments women have made in sports. An online campaign called #CoverTheAthlete posted a YouTube video where male athletes were asked the same questions female athletes are asked by sports reporters.

“Male sports coverage would never sound like this,” the video said and asked the public to question why women’s athletics is covered in a way that pays no attention to their accomplishments on the court.

Director of the Tucker Center Mary Jo Kane conducted the survey mentioned in “Media Coverage and Female Athletes” that asked female collegiate athletes how they would want to be por-

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The problem is that the media has limited coverage of women’s sports.

trayed as athletes in proliferation of their sports’ respectability. Kane gave them four pictures of athletes ranging from “on-court, athletic competence” to off-court, sexually posed pictures. All of them chose the “on-court, athletic competence” photo.

In another of Kane’s studies, “Exploring elite female athletes’ interpretations of sports media images: A window into the construction of social identity and ‘selling sex’ in women’s sports,” she found

that sexualized images of female athletes did not increase interest in women’s sports for men and women.

PUSH FOR BETTER COVERAGE OF WOMEN’S SPORTS

Women are playing sports now more than ever. The media does not seem to reflect the new change in the market.

There are many ways that sports media consumers can push for a more positive future for women’s

sports. One way is by refusing to condone any sort of reporting that focuses only on a female athlete’s looks and body, like Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition. Another is by watching women’s sports. By doing so, editors would know that people are interested in watching and reading updates about women’s athletics and may cover more stories on them.

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Honda opened Sweet Enemy in 2013.

A ‘Sweet’ Story UHM alumnus honors late grandmother through fashion KRISTEN WONG INTERN

Drew Honda, a former student here at UH Mānoa, started a clothing line in 2013 dedicated to his Grammie Rosie who passed away in October 2012.

“Her name was Rose Kaleiopu Ventula, and she was one of the biggest influences in my life,” Honda said. “I wanted to find a way to honor her, so I came up with the idea of sending a message of her name through something I loved, which was fashion.”

Honda explained how his sister was a big influence in sifting through brand names until they found one that told her story.

“The name ‘Sweet Enemy’ really clicked to me,” Honda said. “It is two opposing words; one being nice and one being bad. But it relates back to my grandma’s passing. It was a tough thing to endure, those three months that she spent in the ICU, but when she finally let go, it almost had a ‘sweet’ relief to it.”

Sweet Enemy has since flourished beyond expectations. The company that started out with just breast cancer shirts, which gave back to the community that Grammie Rosie was a part of, has created hats, stickers and more shirts that give meaning to her name.

“My grandma was a cancer survivor and breast cancer runs in my family,” Honda said. “So I came up with the idea to make a shirt for the American Cancer Society event.

Thanks to my family and all of my friends, the company has become much more than I could have ever

dreamed it would be.”

Not only is Sweet Enemy popularly known among our UH Mānoa athletes, but its message has reached athletes at the University of Oregon, the University of Southern California, the NBA, the surf industry and even artists in the music industry.

it too,” Haina said. “There isn’t a lot of companies out there that have a sense of self – they’re all in it for the money. But you can see that Drew really loves what he does and who he is doing it for.”

Honda, who originally started by taking orders directly through

Thanks to my family and all of my friends, the company has become much more than I could have ever dreamed it would be.

– DREW HONDA SWEET ENEMY OWNER

“It pretty much started when Marcus Mariota was on the rise in college football,” Honda said. “He’d wear them in the media and after games, which got a lot of attention and blew up sales.”

Honda recalls sending orders to people such as Zeke Lau, Anthony Bennett and the well-known R&B artist, Jeremih.

“I like Sweet Enemy,” said Micah Christenson, setter for the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball team and 2015 World Cup winner. “It represents something other than just being stylish. You can see the hard work being put in and the constant striving for something new and improved.”

The company also sponsors a local professional body boarder, Keoni Haina, who found Honda’s story to be endearing.

“Although it was small and not exactly a body boarding company, I liked his story and felt that my followers and fans would appreciate

Facebook and Instagram, now has an interactive website for Sweet Enemy. With continuous support, he hopes to open up a mobile shop in the near future.

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Pieology Pizzeria Quick, personalized pizzas in Aina Haina Shopping Center STEPHANIE KIM STAFF WRITER

Pizza and creativity become one at Pieology Pizzeria, a California-based pizza chain, that opened its first Hawai‘i location at the Aina Haina Shopping Center this past February.

The pizzeria offers customers the ability to create personalized pizzas.

The pizzas at Pieology Pizzeria are 11.5” thin crust and come in either house-made, whole wheat or gluten-free. The customizable pizzas cost a flat rate of $10.95, no matter which toppings you choose. Customers can create their own pizzas – from the type of crust, sauce and cheese to the types of toppings and types of after bake flavor.

There are 16 toppings, such as artichokes, roasted red peppers and fresh peppers; seven types of meat, including meatball and spicy chicken; and seven types of cheeses. The best part – the toppings are unlimited and you can add an exclusive sauce after baking, such as buffalo or pesto.

When I went to Pieology Pizzeria on a Thursday afternoon the line was almost out the door. The workers were quickly taking orders in an assembly line fashion as customers customized their pizzas. There were stations for crust and sauce, vegetable toppings, meat toppings and finishing touches, such as adding a sauce after baking.

Behind the line of workers were large pizza ovens.

I ordered a customizable pizza with house-made crust, housemade red sauce, mozzarella and topped with sausage, spicy chicken, mushrooms, spinach and roasted red peppers. My pizza came out in five minutes, which resonated true to Pieology’s mission – personally inspired pizzas in five hot minutes.

The pizza was thin crusted and oozed with melted mozzarella. The spicy chicken mixed well with the other top-

pings, particularly the roasted red peppers. The mushrooms were on the line of cooked and raw, which was fine by me. The combination of my toppings proved to be satisfying and for what the pizza cost, it was worth it. The pizzas are perfect for one person, so if you are planning on sharing, order one per person.

The combinations you can make can be confusing if you’re there the first time. If you find yourself lost, Pieology Pizzeria offers signature pizzas, such as the classic margherita and hickory BBQ chicken.

Along with their pizzas, Pieology Pizzeria has custom and signature salads, such as classic, organic greens with Gorgonzola, chicken, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and a light raspberry vinaigrette. It also sells beer and wine selections, focusing on local craft beers and wine by the glass.

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SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Jasmine Yi PHOTO EDITOR Ken Reyes ASSOC PHOTO EDITOR Shane Grace ASSOC PHOTO EDITOR Reese Kato SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR Nicolyn Charlot ASSOC SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR Christina Yan ADVERTISING MANAGER Justin Limasa

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NICOLYN CHARLOT SPECIAL ISSUES EDITOR

There is one more week of school before the sweet, sweet release of spring break. I am confident that many of you have been counting down the days since Jan. 11. The perpetual pounding doled out by midterms has grown tiresome by this point, and everyone wants to either sit in bed and watch Netflix or sit on the beach and watch the surf. Perhaps there are a few out there who will use the extra time to get caught up on homework or read ahead in the textbook. However, I suspect (and hope) that even the more academically inclined of us will take a day or two to enjoy the luxury of doing absolutely nothing. For those who have been so caught up with school and the trials of reality, you may be panicking and seeking last-minute spring break plans. Do not fear – Ka Leo has you covered.

To start with, you may be in need of some alcohol to erase the memories of all those horrific exams and essays; page 16 suggests a number of mixed drinks for you to enjoy (in moderation). If you don’t want to completely take a break from learning, page 08 provides information on O‘ahu museums. Page 16 recommends a number of television shows to binge-watch. Students with an itch to stretch their legs may be interested in hiking – page 10 suggests a number of hikes with a range of difficulty levels. For those wanting to get off the island, pages 14 and 15 highlight places to visit on Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i and Maui. However, if you’re on a tighter budget and can’t leave O‘ahu, page 12 features several interesting places to explore on-island but outside of Honolulu. Page 08 provides information about the upcoming Hawai‘i Democratic Caucus on March 26, which may be of interest to those registered to vote in Hawai‘i. Within this issue and on our website you will find these articles and others that will aid you in your quest for the perfect spring break.

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Hawai‘i’s Democratic Caucus

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW KEVIN HARRISON STAFF WRITER

America’s leader for the next term will be decided this year.

Democrats and Republicans are dueling for the opportunity to succeed the Obama Administration and, on March 26 at 1 p.m., the Hawai‘ i Democratic Caucus (HDC) will open to voters.

The Republican Caucus was held on March 8 and Trump won Hawai‘i with 42.48 percent of the vote.

But what is a caucus? During this stage of the Presidential Election, there are caucuses and primaries. Both require voters to select their preferred candidates, but at a caucus, supporters openly show which candidate they prefer. A primary election

works in the same way other elections do: secret ballots are cast and later tallied to determine a winner.

In Hawai‘i, the caucus works similarly to a primary election and is being called the “Presidential Preference Poll.” Voters are asked to go

HDP suggests that you be at your precinct by 12 p.m. to register early.

The winners of the HDC will determine which Democratic Presidential Candidate gets Hawai‘ i’s delegates. The goal of the primaries is to collect these delegates and if a candidate col-

To participate in the upcoming Democratic caucus, you must be a registered voter and a member of the Hawai‘ i Democratic Party. to designated polling places to support their candidate.

In order to participate in the upcoming HDC, you must be a registered voter and a member of the Hawai‘i Democratic Party (HDP). The

lects the majority of the delegates from his or her party, he or she will secure their party’s nomination for the presidency.

There are two types of delegates: pledged and super. Pledged delegates

A day at the museum

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are chosen or elected at the local or state level and super delegates are usually politically powerful people, such as party leaders, governors or members of congress.

The Democratic Party uses a proportional system to administer delegates. If a candidate wins 50 percent of the votes in a state, then they get 50 percent of the delegates. Sixteen delegates will be divided between the candidates depending on the percentage results and nine will choose a candidate after the results are read.

The two candidates of the Democratic Party are Bernie Sanders, who is calling for Wall Street reform and free college, and Hillary Clinton, who wants to crack-down on gun violence and to bring more equality to the LGBT community.

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So you have gone to every beach on O‘ahu or eaten at every poke shop suggested by Yelp and are looking for something new and exciting to do over spring break. If you are bored of your usual spring break schedule, spend a day at a museum. Hawai‘i has some that are unique to the state and enrich visitors with the history of the islands and its role in the world.

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The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum

Spalding House, Honolulu Museum of Art

Pacific Aviation Museum

1525 Bernice St. Honolulu, HI 96817

2411 Makiki Heights Dr. Honolulu, HI 96822

319 Lexington Blvd.

Honolulu, HI 96818

Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Parking: $5 for entire day Admission: $22.95, Kama‘aina: $14.95 Website: bishopmuseum.org/

Hours: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday Parking: Free Admission: $10 (can be used for access to the downtown

Hours: Daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Parking: Free at the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center Admission: $25; Kama‘aina Admission: $15 Website: pacificaviationmuseum.org/

The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, which was established in 1889, is one of the oldest museums in the state. Today, the museum not only houses the emblems of Hawai‘i’s royal history but also millions of other documents and artifacts pertaining to Pacific Island culture. The Hawaiian Hall’s three floors tell the stories of the different realms of Hawai‘i. The Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kahili Room contains the personal belongings of the Hawaiian royal family members and each royal’s kahili, or feathered standard. In the Pacific Hall, visitors learn about Oceania’s diversities and the common stories and origins that connect Pacific Islanders. Be sure to explore the Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium, which has daily shows. Some of these include “Wayfinders: Waves, Winds, and Stars,” a program that puts viewers on the star-navigated canoe Hokule‘a, and “Eyes on Island Earth,” a NASA-sponsored show that takes a satellite view of Hawai‘i and the Earth.

Honolulu Museum of Art location) Website: honolulumuseum.org/11981-spalding_house The Spalding House is the Honolulu Museum of Art’s second location. Positioned at the top of Makiki Heights Drive, the museum houses five art galleries, a cafe and a gift shop and has a view overlooking Diamond Head and downtown Honolulu. The Plastic Fantastic? Exhibition, which is open until July 10, 2016, explores the possibilities of plastic as both a destroyer of the environment and a creator of art. Inside is an interactive space where visitors are asked to contemplate the pros and cons of plastic and even make their own plastic art piece. Outside is a garden filled with sculptures by artists such as Satoru Abe, Deborah Butterfield and George Rickey. The garden’s landscaping, which seems to mimic cascading waterfalls, is as awe-inspiring as the exhibits inside the museum. If you are pining for a relaxed and refreshing day, the Spalding House is the place to be.

The Pacific Aviation Museum, which preserves the history of Pacific aviation, is a must-see for WWII knowit-alls. Hangars 37 and 79 are relics from the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and still bears its scars.

They now house the fighters, helicopters and other aircrafts that were used in WWII and Vietnam. Hangar 79 is home to an MiG-21 Fighter, nicknamed “Balalaika” for its resemblance to the Russian musical instrument, and the nose section of a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, an aircraft so large the rest of the body would take up the entire hangar. For an extra $10, you can hop into the cockpit of a combat flight simulator to join the U.S. in their first major offense in WWII, the Guadalcanal Campaign. The simulation runs for approximately 25 minutes and is tricky to master.

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Always bring water and sunscreen on hikes to prevent dehydration or fainting.

CARLY YASHIKI STAFF WRITER

If you’re looking for a blood-pumping, heart-racing start to your spring break, here are some ideas to keep you on your toes. Note that these six hikes range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, so be sure to pack your best hiking shoes, sunscreen and plenty of water.

WAIMANO FALLS AND POOLS

If you’re looking for a place to take a refreshing dip and are willing to stray away from the usual beach setting, this is the hike to try. It is great for beginners and is about 1-2 miles long and takes 1-2 hours to complete. Located in Waimano Home Road in Pearl City, this freshwater pool waterfall hike can get muddy – wear proper hiking shoes and carry mosquito repel-

lant. Parking is available in the residential area. Also remember: before entering any body of fresh water, be sure that you do not have any open sores or cuts. Any open wounds will put you at risk for getting leptospirosis, a bacterial disease.

KULI‘OU‘OU RIDGE HIKE

Another great hike for beginners is a ridge hike located at Kalaau Place in Hawai‘i Kai. It takes about 3-4 hours to complete and is 4-5 miles. You can expect to encounter many different terrains on this hike, as it varies between forested and rocky. The view overlooking Hawai‘i Kai makes the hike worth it. The beginning starts off as a valley trail, and you can later decide whether you want to only hike the valley trail or continue to the ridge portion. There are some slippery areas in the middle of the hike due to scattered pine needles. The end

of this ridge trail is like a second Koko Head and will give you your glute work out for the day.

WA‘AHILA RIDGE HIKE

Wa‘ahila Ridge Hike, also known as Mount Olympus, is located at Wa‘ahila Ridge State Recreation Center, which is about 10 minutes campus. This ridge hike is 3-4 miles long and can take up to 3-4 hours.

This hike is intended for intermediate hikers, as the path has a lot of up and down weaving as well as steep inclines. When you get to the top, you will get to enjoy a view of the Windward side of the island.

KA‘AU CRATER HIKE

For intermediate hikers, this waterfall hike located near Wai‘ōma‘o Road, will blow your mind. It extends from 4-5 miles and takes about five hours to complete.

This hike can have muddy and

The native beauty you walk by KATIE ALMEIDA STAFF WRITER

bushy surroundings best suited for long pants and long sleeves. There are ropes and flags that will guide you to the waterfalls. Along the way, there are three waterfalls, a view of Ka‘au Crater and, if you decide to hike all the way up the summit, there is a magnificent view of the Windward side of the island.

PU‘U MANAMANA HIKE

Attention advanced hikers, only: you have not done it all until you’ve completed the Pu‘u Manamana Hike, also known as the “Crouching Lion.” Located in Ka‘a‘wa near the Trout Farm Road, this hike extends out 3-4 miles and takes five hours to complete. Be mindful that this is an advanced hike. Do not bring dogs, children or inexperienced hikers, as the trail can become narrow. Be especially cautious when going down, as the trail is also steep in certain sec-

tions. At the top, you can expect a breathtaking view of Kahana Bay.

PU‘U OHULEHULE

This ridge hike extends out for 7-8 miles and can take up to seven hours. This hike is not for the inexperienced faint hearted. Bring full water bottles and wear your best hiking shoes, as you need to be fully prepared to take on this hike. Located in Kahana Valley State Park, this mountain has slippery rocks, steep cliffs and can get humid. Pack bug spray and wear pants, as some parts of the trail are not well maintained.

When you reach the summit, you are rewarded with a view that overlooks Kualoa Ranch and Pu‘u Kanehoalani.

When strolling along the many trails O‘ahu has to offer, take some time to look at the many species of plants and flowers that surround you. Here’s a list of a few native species, how to identify them and what makes them special. Some plants can be found along any trail, while others may be harder to find.

Milo

O‘ahu White Hibiscus

‘Ilima

Alahe‘e

Milo is a tree with heart shape leaves, and it is often planted to provide shade. Milo trees have bell shaped flowers that wither during the day. The fruit of the milo tree is flat, oval and contains hairy seeds inside of it. Milo trees surrounded the house of Kamehameha I in Waikīkī.

Only two colors of hibiscus are native to Hawai‘ i – red and white. However, these two colors have subspecies based on the island where they are found. The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, O‘ahu and Moloka‘ i, are the only species of hibiscus known to have a fragrance. Early Hawaiians would plant red and white hibiscus by their homes for their beauty.

‘Ilima flowers are commonly yellow and around an inch in size. ‘Ilima grows best in dry areas and is the official flower for the island of O‘ahu. This flower was first cultivated by early Hawaiians for leis. Originally, these leis were reserved for ali‘i and took thousands of flowers to make. ‘Ilima leis are said to have been the favorite of Queen Emma. ‘Ilima is edible and is used as a garnish in dishes.

Alahe‘e is a shrub that gives off a scent very similar to orange scent. This native plant is put on trails to attract insects such as bees and butterflies, as well as to have the scent of the shrub attract human visitors.

It also grows easily in all climates. Hawaiians used the wood of the alahe‘e shrub to make objects such as spears, fishing hooks and blades. The Bishop Museum has a bowl made from alahe‘e wood on display.

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GET OUT OF TOWN!

WAI‘ANAE

JENNA MIMAKI STAFF WRITER

NORTH SHORE

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Spring break allows time to get away and you cannot go much farther than Wai‘anae. While you are on the western coast of O‘ahu, take a hike on the Ka‘ena Point Trail. Round trip, the hike is about three miles on a dirt road with scenic views of the ocean along the way. While hiking, you will encounter the Ka‘ena Point Natural Area Reserve, which protects several native Hawaiian animals like the Hawaiian monk seal and the Laysan albatross.

However, be warned that there is no shade on this hike, so wear sunscreen and bring plenty of water.

After the hike, you have probably worked up an appetite, so head over to Valentina’s Ristorante, a local Italian restaurant. The covered outdoor seating affords you a view of the garden, which includes a small fish pond. Valentina’s features many classic Italian dishes like lasagna, pizza and stuffed meatballs and spaghetti. Don’t forget to save room for their tiramisu dessert.

If you are looking to kick “learn to surf” off of your bucket list, this is the time and place to do it. During springtime, the waves on the north shore are large enough to have fun, but small enough that it isn’t incredibly dangerous. There are many surf schools stationed on the north shore in Haleiwa, with TripAdvisor rating Uncle Bryan’s Sunset Suratt Surf Academy the highest. The price is a little steep at $80 per person, but they are prepared to teach lessons to people of all ages and experience levels.

After undoubtedly ingesting some salt water, you may be craving something sweet and refreshing. You could wait in long lines for some famous Matsumoto’s Shave Ice or you could go across the street to a smaller shack serving delicious acai bowls called Haleiwa Bowls. This location offers a blend of acai, strawberries, blueberries and bananas that are topped with granola, bananas, coconut flakes and honey.

It also offers extra toppings for those who may enjoy added papaya, kiwi, almond slices and more.

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A guide on where to take Insta-worthy pictures on O‘ahu

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When downtown Honolulu gets boring, it is time to expand your horizons. If you have the means of transportation, why not take an adventure to the far reaches of O‘ahu’s shoreline? There is something to do, see and eat in every region of the island.

KAILUA

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The closest destination of these three on-island getaways is Kailua. If you are looking for some fresh and local produce, every Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there is a farmer’s market in the parking lot of the Kailua Town Center hosted by the Hawai‘ i Farm Bureau and the Kāne‘ohe Ranch Company. There are about 40 vendors selling anything from local honey to fresh poke to grass-fed beef sliders. It is the perfect opportunity to support local farmers and enjoy the atmosphere of a night market.

Before you head to the farmer’s market, visit Cinnamon’s restaurant to grab some grub. It is open from 7 a.m. and begins serving lunch at 11 a.m. If you decide to go for breakfast and you are craving something sweet with an island twist, order the guava chiffon pancakes; they even come with ice cream for an extra $2. If your taste buds are into more savory foods, try the fluffy Hawaiian omelette or Chef Carsie’s homemade crabcake eggs benedict.

There are so many breathtaking places on O‘ahu how can one decide where to take some rad pictures for Instagram? Taking Insta-worthy (meaning “Instagram worthy”) pictures is an art form, but this guide can help you hand pick the perfect locations for your next picture on Instagram.

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LOCATION #1: KAKA‘AKO STREET ART

LOCATION #2: TANTALUS, MĀNOA

LOCATION #3: DIAMOND HEAD BEACH PARK

Between tourist-filled Waikīkī and noisy Downtown Honolulu lays Kaka‘ako and its many side streets that display the talent of artists from around the world. The street art began in 2011, when Honolulu artist Jasper Wong sought to beautify the area with urban art. A few years later, the spot is filled with murals of whales and sharks, space galaxy tigers and figures from Hawaiian history and folklore. Be sure to check out the “judgment-free selfie zone” on Cooke Street, the pink mermaid across from the UFC BJ Penn Gym and the Fisher Hawai‘i Warehouse on Pohukaina Street, which is covered with murals.

Following the winding and narrow Round Top Drive leads to a small lookout called Tantalus. The lookout has a view spanning from Mānoa Valley to Waikīkī. Using a panoramic setting on your camera or phone, you can take a shot of Diamond Head, the Honolulu skyline and even the UH Mānoa campus in a single frame. If you continue up the road, you will find a lush green state-sanctioned park and several easy, photogenic and also state-sanctioned trails. Across from the park’s entrance is a grassy field with a swing that makes for a fun photo shoot with friends.

If you are looking for a place to get a shot of the sunset without leaving town, Diamond Head Beach Park is a hidden spot with a view of the sunset without the crowds of tourists. The beach park is a great alternative to the popular crater hike because of its seclusion and serenity. Get a picture of you and your significant other (or your “bae”) picnicking on the sand or of a surfer riding a wave. Closer to the road is a short rock wall from which you can look down upon the beach and look up towards Diamond Head crater, which is another great place to take pictures from.

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Adventure is out there Venture out with some of these water sports

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With so many different water sports available all over the island, spring break is the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone. Have fun with some of these water sport activities.

SNORKELING

KAYAKING

PARASAILING

SUBMARINE SCOOTER

Snorkeling is a way to get in the water and experience some of the ocean life that Hawai‘ i has to offer. Grab your GoPro and snorkel gear and head to the popular north shore snorkeling spot Shark’s Cove for an experience you won’t forget. Get there early, as it tends to get crowded with tourists who want in on the action. There is free parking available, but it fills up quickly.

If you don’t have any snorkel gear, you can rent some from the rec center.

Kayaking is another water activity that can keep you active and cool over the break.

Kailua beach has options for rentals or a guided tour and lesson. If you’re feeling adventurous, paddle out to the Mokulua island and explore. Kailua Beach Adventures offers a discount on your rental if you book ahead online, and you can get 25 percent off all activities if you “check in” on the company’s Yelp.

For all the thrill seekers out there, X-Treme Parasail is something you won’t want to miss out on. This adventure is close to campus and convenient if you want to stay close to town. They offer four different line lengths — 500 ft., 700 ft., 850 ft., and 1000 ft. — all giving you killer views of the shoreline and the entire Waikīkī area. After checking in, riders are taken out on a boat where they go up into the air for about 6-8 minutes until they are reeled back down.

If snorkeling or kayaking didn’t grab your interest, get the best of both worlds by taking a ride on a Submarine Scooter. At Island Water Sport Hawai‘i in Hawai‘i Kai, a group of staff and experienced divers take customers out on a boat to a designated area where you will get on an underwater scooter and go underwater for twenty minutes. Once there, you can see different kinds of marine life, from fish to sea turtles. Underwater submarine scooters give you a unique experience by allowing you to TIP effortlessly ride underwater with no diving or SHARK’S COVE Bring sunscreen, and rent a dry bag so that scuba experience necessary. Remember back Kamehameha Highway you don’t have to worry about your phone TIP in science class when you would turn a glass Wear sunscreen and consider purchasing upside down in a bucket of water and no water Pupukea, HI 96712 taking a dive. the photo package. would enter the glass? These submarine scootHOURS OF OPERATION KAILUA BEACH ADVENTURES ers are based on the same concept; a seal is X-TREME PARASAIL Mon.-Fri.: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sat.: 10 p.m. - 1 p.m. 130 Kailua Road, Ste 101B formed as you descend so that your face stays 1085 Ala Moana Blvd., Slip A Kailua, HI 96737 dry inside the underwater bubble.

Honolulu, HI 96814 HOURS OF OPERATION ISLAND WATER SPORT HAWAI‘I Mon.-Sat.: 8 p.m. - 5 p.m., HOURS 377 Keahole St., Ste 208B Vary, must book in advance Sun.: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Honolulu, HI 96825 PRICE PRICE HOURS OF OPERATION: (Online Reservation) Single Kayak ½ day $59, Prices vary depending on date or time chosen Mon.-Sun.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Full day $69 PRICE Kayak permits not issued on Sundays. $99 ILLUSTRATIONS BY AMY LOWE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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Sale-savvy swimsuits

If you will be spending your break on the beach, you’re going to need some new killer swimwear. But don’t fret, your wallet doesn’t need to take a hit because of beach wear. Whether you need board shorts for a muddy hike, or a nice pair of trunks to wow the ladies, we have every price range covered so you can look good for less.

WOMEN’S SWIMWEAR SAN LORENZO Tops or bottoms, on sale, starting at $25+

BILLABONG Price range: $11+

TARGET Price range: $5+

While many girls love San Lorenzo, their wallets hate this bikini store. However, if you shop smart, you can find deals come away with high quality bikinis for cheap. San Lorenzo features a wide variety of suits. Whether you’re searching for something ultra-cheeky, or a flattering one piece, you will likely find what you’re looking for.

Out of all the surf shops in Waikīkī, Billabong has some of the cutest suits for the ladies. This store also tends to have some of the best deals, especially hidden in the sale section. Additionally, it specializes in surf-wear, so come here if you’re looking for a suit for paddling, surfing or any other water sport.

Target is the pinnacle of inexpensive, adorable women’s swimwear. It’s the perfect stop if you are looking for an ultracheap top for a muddy waterfall hike.

Target tends to feature look-alike pairs for high-end brands like Triangl and Frankie’s bikini’s.

VOLCOM Price range: $30+

QUIKSILVER Price range: $21+

ROSS DRESS FOR LESS Price range: $15+

Volcom is a great option if you’re looking for a high quality pair of board shorts.

Look here if you’re looking for a sturdy pair of shorts that will last all year long. Don’t forget to check out the sale section for the best deals.

Quiksilver specializes in men’s board shorts and surf wear, so be sure to check here if you’re planning on hitting the waves this spring break. Again, the sale section will provide you with the cheapest pairs.

One of the least expensive stores to snag a pair of trunks is Ross. Its men’s swimwear collection is extensive. This is the stop if you’re looking for a pair of kick-arounds to lounge in, or if you’re in need of a cheap pair for a hike in the jungle.

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Passing time on the fly by Things to do to pass the time on every f light JACQUES BRUNVIL / STAFF WRITER

Unlike states on the mainland, living in Hawai‘i means we get to enjoy a lot of air travel. We fly in-between Islands, throughout the Pacific and back and forth from the Mainland. Not only do we rack up a lot of frequent flyer miles, but we also need creative ways of helping pass the time as we fly.

A casual trip to another Island may be quick, but anywhere else in the world is going to require a few distractions to better help pass the time.

KEEPING ENTERTAINED*

READ A LITTLE

CREATIVE STRETCHING

Not all flights are created equal and although some flights may offer a wide array of entertainment options, both free and available for purchase, many flights still do not have a screen behind every chair.

Along with avoiding both slow and costly wifi, you can watch your favorite movies and TV shows for free by streaming or downloading them beforehand. Thanks to a large array of websites offering free streaming and downloading of movies, it’s now easy to line up your favorite shows or movies.

In our day of digital technology, many people have forgotten the traditional and simple act of reading. Despite this and contrary to popular belief, flying doesn’t require an entire book to keep you distracted. Collecting your favorite magazines and newspapers will promise you short and easy to read stories if you are not interested in reading an entire book.

You can also save online articles and publications for future reading by copying and pasting them into a word document. Or, similar to loading entertainment, simply load up a series of online readings without closing your browser and they’ll be right where you left them.

For those who live on the mainland, long flights are nothing new and the best way to help pass the time is to simply move around a little. Chances are your airline will be serving drinks in the back of the plane, making it the best place to go for a break. You can socialize with other travelers and staff or simply hang out as you sip on your favorite drink.

The back of the plane is also the best place for impromptu stretching. If you’re sitting down for a long time, the back of the plane has the most space to quickly stretch out your limbs without getting in the way or accidentally hitting someone.

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Spend a week on the Garden Isle and you’ll be sure to come across wild chickens, single lane streets and planation style houses. Kaua‘i sends its visitors to a simpler time period. It’s a laid back lifestyle away from the city with a lot of plantation era influence. Although one of the oldest islands in the main Hawaiian Islands chain, Kaua‘i has a lot to offer for a perfect spring break getaway. From foodie treasures to outdoor adventures, Kaua‘i’s adventure scene is as unique as the people living there.

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Kaua‘ i is the oldest of the eight major Hawaiian islands.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Known for its mountainous terrain and lush floral landscape, there are surprise waterfalls and hikes with amazing views. It is an island perfect for the outdoorsy person.

A map of the island will show the circular highway route, but the best stops are usually the ones not shown on a map. If you know where to go, you’ll have a quite memorable time on the island.

Sleeping Giant Hike

A popular hike on the east side of the island is the Sleeping Giant hike in Wailua. There are three different entry points to trails on the mountain and intensity levels vary depending on which trail you do. Ask any local for the Wailua Houselots or Homesteads entrance, and you’ll be sure to find your way.

As local legend goes, there was a giant. He was a friendly giant who helped the Hawaiians build lo‘i (taro patches) and other things they needed help with. One day, he ate too much food and decided to take a nap, where he remains sleeping to this day.

If someone were to look at the moun-

tain and use some imagination, he or she could visualize the giant sleeping on his back. Don’t worry, these hikes are safe and the giant won’t be waking up anytime soon.

“End of the Road” - Ke‘e beach and Kalalalu hiking trail

If you’re on the north side, drive past Hanalei and begin your north shore adventure at the end– the “End of the Road,” as locals call it. Here, the highway comes to a literal end but this is the only a gateway to beautiful scenery.

This is your entrance to Ke‘e beach, a favorite spot for watching the open ocean’s big waves crash along the Nā Pali, or admiring endangered monk seals resting on the shore. It is a lifeguarded beach protected by an off shore coral reef, so swimming is recommended here, provided the outer ocean isn’t too rough.

The end of the road is also the beginning of the Kalalalu hiking trail, an 11-mile trail with stunning views of a pristine mountainous coastline.

It stretches from Ke‘e beach to Kalalau beach, with a stop at Hanakapi‘ai beach along the way. This is one of

Kaua‘i’s harder trails, but the views are definitely a reward for the effort.

This trail is the only access point for the rugged Na Pali coast, and the photos you’ll take are sure to make your Instagram followers jealous.

Maniniholo Caves

Also on the north shore, the Maniniholo Wet and Dry caves are an interesting stop. Two separate caves– one a mysterious lagoon style, and the other, a dark deep sandy cavern. There are several different tales about the dry caves, but one folklore has it that someone in ancient Hawai‘i buried treasure within the walls of the cave.

Although just an island myth and treasure hasn’t been found in either the wet or dry caves, they are definitely interesting sights to see.

Waimea Valley

Travelling to the far west will reveal the Grand Canyon of the Pacific: the Waimea Valley. The terrain of the west side will make you feel like you’re in a completely different place. Here you can travel up to the famous Kalalau lookout, or go camping at the serene Koke‘e state park.

(Be sure to get your camping permits first.) Zipline tours and mud buggy companies offer great packages.

Wailua Boat Tours

Another island treasure is the Wailua Boat Tours where you will be ferried up the Wailua River to the hidden fern grotto. According to the song Beautiful Kaua‘i, this is where Mother Nature made her home.

TIME TO EAT

Po’s Kitchen

While exploring Kaua‘i, you’ll definitely work up an appetite. A local favorite, located right in the heart of Līhu‘e, is an unofficial island landmark. Po’s kitchen, famous for its box lunches, is the go to place when hunger hits.

When locals see the famous white box, they immediately know its Po’s.

Order a deluxe plate for just $9, and you’ll get fried chicken, shrimp, teri meat, an eggroll and the works (two scoops rice and mac salad included).

Village Snack Shop

Hungry on the north shore? Take a break from the lush taro fields and

stop at the Ching Young Village shopping center and go to Village Snack Shop. Order one plate of Chili Pepper Chicken with mac salad and a drink, and you’re set.

Sueoka’s

If you’re hungry on the south side, travel to the historic plantation town of Koloa and stop at a hole-in-thewall snack shop called Sueoka’s.

Located on the side of Sueoka’s general store, the local food plate lunches are always a delicious choice. Finish it off with snow or shave ice at Uncles Shave Ice in the Kukui‘ula shopping center before making a stop at spouting horn, or Po‘ipu Beach.

Kintaro’s Sushi

If you want a fancier dinner, Kintaro’s sushi in Wailua will not disappoint. The soft shell crab hand roll with a tin foil special will fill you up, but you cannot leave without eating a green tea ice cream pie. Layered green tea and vanilla ice cream on an Oreo cookie crust with whip cream and a caramel drizzle is a dessert unique to Kintaro’s and a definite must have.

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ACTIVITIES AND ONO GRINDS

TYNE PHILLIPS / STAFF WRITER

Maui, known as “The Valley Isle”, provides a change of scenery from O‘ahu, as it is more slow-paced with a country atmosphere and many large, open fields. If you’re paying a visit, check out these locally-loved places to play and eat.

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Haleakalā translates to “house of the sun.”

THINGS TO DO

PLACES TO GRIND

Cliff House Beach

Haleakalā National Park

Coconut’s Fish Cafe

Farmacy Health Bar Wailuku

Located in Lahaina, at 1 Bay Dr, Cliff House beach is located next to the Kapalua private event cliff house rental. Enjoy the thrill of jumping into the clear blue ocean. It’s a very calm place with little-to-no waves, making it very relaxing and easy to let loose. It is pricey to rent the luxury property, but the ocean next to it is free.

Start the day early and drive all the up to the top of the Haleakalā mountain to watch the sunrise with friends or that special someone.

It’s almost always chilly so don’t forget to bring a jacket or blankets. Haleakalā National Park has plenty of hikes to do during the day, as there are over 30 miles of trails in the summit area of the park.

If you’re in Kihei, make sure to stop at Coconut’s Fish Cafe and try its coconut shrimp and tacos.

Coconut’s Fish Cafe is located at 1279 S. Kihei Rd. in a shopping center. Don’t let the name fool you; you don’t have to be a fish lover, as the restaurant has other options like steak and chicken. The food is on the pricey side, so consider saving this location for a special occasion.

This health bar is known for its açai bowls decorated with many toppings. This is a great healthy super food store and is close to Kahului. Along with açai bowls, Farmacy Health Bar has salads, veggie burgers and smoothies. The locally recommended açai bowl has poi at the bottom of the bowl. This is great place to come and cool down with a smoothie or açai bowl after a hot day at the beach.

Old Maui High School

Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm

Minute Stop

Ululani’s Shave Ice

Looking for a rustic and artsy place to take pictures with your friends? This is it. Located in Kahului, at 660 Lono Ave., drive up to the old Maui High School and explore the ruins of the first co-educational high school on the island.

You could bring food and have a picnic there.

For those interested in the history of the high school, visit oldmauihigh.org.

The Ali‘ i Kula lavender farm is located in Kula, at 1100 Waipoli Rd. You can stroll around the lavender farm by yourself, take a tour or schedule a picnic. This farm also has a great view of Kahului. There is a parking lot with an entrance fee and a cafe nearby with items like scones and tea.

Visit any Minute Stop and try the famous chicken tenders and potato wedges, a great ‘grab ’n go’ meal. Minute Stop even provides to-go containers you can take on the plane with you to bring back to O‘ahu.

This chain is locally loved and located in three different locations. The are locations in Lahaina, Kihei, Kahului and Maui Lani. You can mix different flavors and add multiple toppings, like fresh mochi.

MOLOKA‘I

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O‘ahu is by far the most visited island in Hawai‘ i, with 4.7 million visitors annually, followed by Maui with 2.4 million. Hawaii’s No. 1 tourist destination, however, is its best keep secret. For those truly looking to get away from it all, here is a list of activities to do when on the friendly isle.

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There are close to 30 plants and animals in Kalaupapa National Historic Park that are federally listed as endangered or threatened..

BEST PLACE TO STAY

BEST PLACE TO EAT

BEST OVERALL EXPERIENCE

BEST PLACE TO VISIT

BEST BEACH

Pu‘u O Hoku Ranch

Moloka‘i Pizza Café

Kalaupapa Mule Ride Tour

Halawa Valley

Papohaku Beach

For those looking for a truly luxurious experience, look no further than the local accommodation provided at the Pu‘u O Hoku Ranch. Located on the isolated Far East side of the island, reaching the ranch is only possible through Kamehameha V highway. The drive is astounding, and the stay is just as nice. Guest can book a one, two or four bedroom cottage or lodge complete with a living room, dining room, kitchen, pool and yoga deck. The ranch also includes exclusive access to hiking trails and viewpoints.

Surprisingly, there are a number of unique eateries on this small island, but for my list, Moloka‘i Pizza Café takes the cake. A popular eatery stationed in Moloka‘i’s most populous town, Kaunakakai, the café is well known for specializing in a number of classics. Chefs at the Café prepare excellent variations of pizza, subs, salads, wings, pasta and burgers.

They also make specialties in chicken and ribs. Perhaps the best items on the menu are the Café’s variety of shakes that range from Banana to Cheesecake to Kona Coffee. The staff is very friendly, and the atmosphere is casual and laidback.

Price: $$ $9-15 per entrée

The Kalaupapa tour is an unforgettable experience. Adventurers who sign up will arrive early in the morning, and descend down the mountain into Kalaupapa riding mules assigned to them by the tour’s staff. Riding both up and down the zigzag trail takes about 90 minutes each way, and the view is breathtaking. In between rides, travelers will tour Kalaupapa, the historic former Hansen’s disease settlement and home to Saint Damien. Lunch is provided.

Halawa valley lives up to the hype and then some. Located on the Far East side of the island just past Puu O Hoku Ranch, Halawa Valley is a secluded masterpiece. Long lush mountains curve into an alluring beach and behind the valley hides astonishing hiking trails, waterfalls, remnants of lava stone walls; heiau’s and remains of ancient Hawaiian infrastructure.

If you’re looking to get away from it all, most will find what they’re looking for in Papohaku Beach.

Many visitors will find the beach almost completely to themselves, but this is in no part because of lacking acclaim. Located on the far west end of the island near Manahale estates, the shorefront features a beach that stretches miles wide with a pristine view. Newcomers beware; the beach has no lifeguards and includes jagged rocks underneath the water with consistently high surf.

Price: $$$ $199 per person

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Binge Watching Spring break brews Drinks that are sure to enhance any college kid’s spring break experience

A break from school with binge watching IKAIKA SHIVELEY FEATURES EDITOR

DREW AFUALO SPORTS EDITOR

Spring break is the ideal way to not only get ahead on assignments, but also to prepare for upcoming exams and presentations. However, let’s be honest; you won’t spend any time doing homework until the night before class resumes. The week-long break offers 120 hours, not including the encompassing weekends, which is plenty of time to lay in your pajamas and watch television. Services like HBO GO and Netflix make binge watching easy for a limited price.

As midterms close in on college campuses all over the country, there are students everywhere moving into the library and binge drinking coffee and Red Bull. However, there is a light at the end of this incredibly dismal, spirit-crushing tunnel: spring break. With a worry-free spring break comes freedom, happiness and alcohol – the perfect mixture for your average college student looking to loosen up for the week.

In order to contribute to this greater good, here are some drinks that will help any student enjoy his or her blissful week of no worries just a little bit more.

‘FREAKS AND GEEKS’

Seth Rogen and James Franco got their start on the cult-classic television show “Freaks and Geeks.”

Although the show got cancelled after its first season, the 18-episode series made stars out of people like Jason Segal, Martin Starr and Linda Cardellini. Taking place in the early 80’s, the characters are split between two groups; the geeks and the degenerate freaks. The show focuses on brother and sister Sam and Lindsay Weir as they went through one of life’s harshest periods: high school.

RUNTIME: 18 hours WHERE: Netflix

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NETFLIX’S MARVEL UNIVERSE (‘DAREDEVIL’ & ‘JESSICA JONES’)

These Marvel Cinematic Universe shows have a much darker tone than the films as a result of sexual content, alcohol abuse and strong violence. These aspects are needed to showcase the darkness that is Hell’s Kitchen. “Daredevil” established this expanded universe in spring 2015, and received much critical success. With season two’s recent release, viewers will get more action-packed entertainment. “Jessica Jones” is equally compelling, as it focuses on P.I. Jessica Jones as she combats alcoholism as well as thugs on the streets of New York.

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FISH BOWL

PIÑA COLADA

Although the title can be misleading, don’t be grossed out. This drink was made for sipping on the beach, something that is necessary during your spring break in Hawai‘i. All you need is UV Blue alcohol, Absolut Mango and Sierra Mist soda. Mix it all together (add fruit if you feel so inclined) and you have a tasty drink that parallels a liquid blue jolly rancher. This is the perfect drink to sip lazily, laying on your towel in Lanikai while contemplating all the reasons you should drop out of school and just marry rich.

During spring break, you may decide to go out for a nice dinner with friends and pretend you aren’t all stressing over the things you’ll no longer be able to procrastinate on when you resume school. A night out with friends can warrant a nice adult beverage like the piña colada. A perfect blended mixture of golden rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream produces a wonderful tropical taste that fits perfectly with a nice meal and your whole squad.

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RUNTIME: Episodes: 36 – roughly 30 ½ hours for both shows combined WHERE: Netflix SOURCE: YOUTUBE

‘GAME OF THRONES’

It may be spring break, but winter is approaching. For those unfamiliar with the show, “Game of Thrones” is an award-winning series based on George R.R. Martin’s beloved books. The premise is simple; many suitors have their eye on the most desired object – the Iron Throne of Westeros. Filled with politics, betrayal and war, “Game of Thrones” has become one of the most popular series on television. Watch or rewatch “Game of Thrones” this break before the April 8th season six premiere.

RUNTIME: 50 hours WHERE: HBO GO SOURCE: YOUTUBE

‘SONS OF ANARCHY’

Ending its seven-season-long run late in 2014, “Sons of Anarchy” became a hit show on FX. Pushing the boundaries of sex and violence on cable is just one feat that the show achieved. Often described as a soap opera for men, the show follows the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club as they divulge themselves into weapon trades, love, family and murder. Known for its huge catalog of characters, there’s a person for everyone to relate to, whether out of love or hate.

AMF (ADIOS MOTHER F*CKER)

SANGRIA

A week of no school can mean going out to the club or bar with your friends. And with that outing, I suggest the popular AMF to accompany your night of sweaty dancing and too-close conversations in a room where you can’t hear yourself talk. This drink is made up of vodka, rum, tequila, gin, Blue Curacao Liqueur, sweet and sour mix and 7-Up Soda.

Fitting its name, the AMF has a lot of alcohol and tastes like a sweeter version of 7-Up. Just a couple of these delicious cocktails and you’ll be convincing yourself that you’re just as good a dancer as J-Lo, which always makes for a memorable spring break.

Lastly, for my homebodies whose ideal spring break involves wearing no pants and binge watching Netflix all day for seven days straight, I would suggest sangria. By simply mixing red wine, Italian soda and frozen fruit, you can have a fruitier and more fun version of that box wine you always buy but are too ashamed to admit to. This drink will create the illusion of lying on the beach, when you’re really just delving into watching all 12 seasons of Law & Order SVU, without fear of any judgments from detective Olivia Benson.

Instead of stressing yourself out about all those daunting midterms and project dates, remember that you can always reward yourself during break with some proper down time on the beach, hanging out with friends and making the occasional bad decision.

Also, although spring break is a time for students to enjoy their time off, remember to always drink and enjoy responsibly.

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O‘ahu is the island of tourism, with beautiful hotels around every corner. As we quickly make our way to spring break, it might be time to start looking for the best hotel to accommodate your needs. Whether you’re looking to throw the best spring break party of all time, or you’re hoping to take your special someone on a romantic getaway, these are the top five hotels to consider.

THE SHERATON WAIKIKI

The Sheraton Waikiki is located on an energized portion of Waikīkī beach, right beside the city’s best nightlife. The hotel has two fresh water swimming pools and a 70-foot-long water slide However, if you’re looking to cozy up inside, the modern room amenities, such as Internet access, cable television and room service will give you a nice break from the outside world.

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TURTLE BAY RESORT

With stunning ocean views and private lanais available, Turtle Bay Resort will have you feeling like you’re on vacation. Its spacious suites can fit several people, if you’re looking to throw a party. While playing on the beach, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for turtles, which give the hotel its namesake.

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HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE

The Hilton Hawaiian Village is located on 22 acres of Waikīkī’s luxurious beaches. With five swimming pools, including a 10,000 square foot superpool, a daytime pool party would be ideal. Along with this, 20 restaurants and bars are located directly beneath the hotel, so you can take your special someone on a romantic date, or bar hop with your friends.

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THE MODERN HONOLULU

The Modern Honolulu is the perfect mix of luxurious and trendy. Located next to Ala Moana Shopping Center and Honolulu’s harbor, its location is convenient for anybody looking to have fun in the city. With 24-hour room service, it’s the perfect place to relax with a loved one, look at stunning views of incoming boats or try something off the hotel’s elaborate menu.

The Modern also has a reputation for housing celebrities, like G Eazy.

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AIRBNB

Airbnb is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a cozier feel to his or her spring break get-away. Simply go to Airbnb’s website, pick your location and scroll through the hundreds of options to stay in someone’s home. This option is often cheaper, and it gives guests a feel for home life, which is something many crave while living on campus. Airbnb is for those looking to take their partner on a romantic staycation, far from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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MAN ON THE STREET

Spring Breakers “We were in Chilliwack, Canada river rafting and it was literally in the middle of nowhere. I’ve never been so cold in my life. I couldn’t even zip up my wet suit because my fingers were frozen. It was exciting because we were going over huge rocks in the cold and it was a bit dangerous since the rafts were small and I couldn’t grip the paddle because my fingers were so cold but I made friends with Canadians.”

Mia Porter Junior Finance and Chinese

“I was in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico for spring break ... I remembered club hopping and to this day, the last thing I remember about that night was being in the first club. The next day, my body was on fire because I woke up at 11 a.m. next to a trash can with barf on it from the night before while the sun roasted me. I didn’t do a single thing the next day except drink five gallons of water; it was single-handedly the worst drinking experience of my life.”

Daniel Caraveo Sophomore Journalism

“There was a robotics competition that was held at the Stan Sheriff Center. There were a lot of high school students and teens who participated in the competition. Because I was in robotics for four years in high school, volunteering there [at the event] reminds me of how exciting robotics is.”

Janelle Feliciano Sophomore Journalism

Spring break is an exciting time in the semester during which one can take a break from school to relax. The one-week vacation can create life long memories that are worth sharing. UH Mānoa students shared some of their favorite spring break memories.

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“One day during spring break, I was pretty hungry so I went to the kitchen and was like ‘Hey I’m pretty hungry.’ I looked in the kitchen and I’m like hey there isn’t much in here. But then I see it. The most glorious little thing ever. It was a bagel. This was no ordinary bagel. It was a sourdough bagel. Anyways, I slap that bagel with some cream cheese and I take a bite. But, like most of my love life, it was all over in five glorious minutes. The bagel was gone.”

Dylan Lee Freshman Theater

“Last spring break, I went to Costa Rica and did a zip-line in the middle of a rain forest.

You were up in the canopy the entire time, and seeing all the beautiful wildlife while going from treetop to treetop. It was a thrilling experience.”

Yuuki Niimi Sophomore Marine Biology

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The Sand ‘Bows will play their first match of the season at Ching Complex on Tuesday against USC.

The University of Hawai‘i sand volleyball team started their 2016 season with high expectations.

The AVCA preseason coaches poll ranked Hawai‘i third behind a unanimous USC and Pepperdine.

The Sand ‘Bows opened their season in the Pepperdine Kick-

off Tournament in Zuma Beach, California. After suffering losses to USC, Universty of California Los Angeles and Pepperdine, the Wahine dropped in rank to No. 5 in the country.

While the partners and the seed of the teams have not been finalized, the opening weekend showcased the potential this team possesses.

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With the graduation of Senior All-American Brittany Tiegs, and senior Heather Boyan out for the season (due to an injury she sustained while hiking days before the start of the season) the team will look to returning senior Katie Spieler to fill the leadership role.

This year, the team is welcoming a lot of new talent to the squad.

The freshamn class consists of Ari

Homayun, Hi‘ilawe Huddleston and three players from the indoor volleyball team (Emily Maglio, Claire-marie Anderson and Casey Castillo). Returning, but playing for the first time, are three redshirt freshmen, Emily Maglio, Claire-Marie Anderson, and Hi‘ilawe Huddleston.

Juniors Nikki Taylor and Mikayla Tucker showed off their skills against the first seed teams of USC, UCLA,

and Pepperdine, and although they suffered close losses in all three games, they pulled out a victory against the LBSU second team.

The duo to watch is senior Katie Spieler and freshman Emily Maglio.

The two were brought together for the first time on the second day of the Pepperdine Kickoff Tournament.

Maglio’s height at 6’3” coupled with Spieler’s speed and experience make them a well-balanced pair.

Spieler and Maglio were the only pair able to take a match from Pepperdine, and defeated the LBSU first team. The wins led them to being named the Big West Conference Pairs Team of the Week.

With a mix of experienced players as well as new talent, every person brings something special to the team.

The program is consistently ranked as one of the top five teams in the country, and based on the talent displayed so far, this team looks as if they will carry on the success.

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Make way for the stache Warriors Ace begins to settle in ZACH JOHNSON ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

The jump in the level of competition between Junior College (J.C) and Division I baseball is like AAA to the MLB. Pitchers throw harder, and batters take advantage of every mistake. While the switch is a challenge for Warriors’ newest starter Brendan Hornung, it’s nothing him and his mustache can’t handle.

“The competition level is a huge change of course, but once you transfer from a J.C to a division I, you have all the preseason and all the practices so we have some time to adjust.” Hornung said. “The hitters are a lot better as you would expect, but you ease in to it so its not too bad.”

After dropping his first two games in a Warrior uniform, the transfer from Chaffey Junior College has dominated.

Over the last three games, “Doc Holliday” (as he’s known to his teammates, because his facial hair is reminiscent to the 19th century gambler) has tossed 19.2 total innings while allowing six runs on 19 hits and five walks.

Against West Virginia Hornung shined and cruised through seven innings, giving up only four hits

before being yanked for reliever Cody Culp.

“I was at 99 or 100 pitchers, so I felt I could have maybe gone one more, I felt pretty good and was able to execute my pitches, so I almost told him send me back out there and if I give up a hit or allow a base runner to take me out,” Hornung said. “But I guess once you hit triple digit pitches, it’s probably good to

screen? I was like nah I should be fine, [and] I went out there and faced it. [I] just got right after it, I feel that’s the best way to get over your fears.”

Hornung bounced back from the injury to earn second-team all-Foothill Conference honors after a 5-2 season and made the transfer to UH. Since arriving in the 808 he has emerged as an ace, and started both the season and home opener

Les [Murakami] is probably one of the best things about being in the baseball program.

– BRENDAN HORNUNG JUNIOR STARTING PITCHER

get a fresh arm in there, especially with a strong bullpen that we have.”

Prior to coming to UH, the Corona native played three seasons at Chaffey after being forced to redshirt in his second year due to a head injury he suffered on a comeback line drive 20 innings into the season.

“It took awhile to get back, but once I got back on the mound and throwing live, it wasn’t as bad as people expect,” Hornung said. “I came back a couple months later, and during an inter-squad [scrimmage] I was asked if I wanted the L

this year.

“It was exciting, [and] bigger than any crowd I’ve pitched in front of. At our J.C we probably got 80-100 people. Going to 2,500-3,500 people, it gets really exciting,” Hornung said.

“I thought I would be more nervous than I was, but I settled in towards the end [of the game] and I got my pitches going.”

While Hornung has enjoyed the many things Hawai‘ i has to offer, pitching at Les Murakami has been the most memorable experience so far.

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Hornung hopes to fill the ace role in his first year at UH

“Les [Murakami] is probably one of the best things about being in the baseball program,” Honrnung said. “Just having a huge stadium with a beautiful turf field, and a pitchers ballpark is really nice.”

As for the mustache, Hornung will treat it like every other baseball player.

“I might surprise everybody and switch it up soon,” Hornung said.

“But we’ll find out how I do this game … [I’m] superstitious.”

The ‘Bows have are 6-11 after being swept in a four-game series with Michigan. UH will continue their month-long home stretch before beginning conference play and take on Chicago State in a fourgame series beginning on March 17.

First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. HT. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Head coach Eran Ganot will look to take Hawai‘ i past the first round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history.

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It is not about how you start, it is how you finish.

That has been first year head coach Eran Ganot’s message to his team, despite capturing Hawai‘i’s first Big West regular season championship.

“Just capturing a conference tournament championship and an automatic NCAA tournament bid,” Ganot said. “There is still work to be done.”

After becoming the third head coach for the University of Hawai’i men’s basketball program in a two year span, Ganot led the ‘Bows to their best record since the 200102 season and the number one seed heading into the conference tournament.

His coaching performance earned him the programs first Big West coach of the year honors and the 25 wins in the regular season are the most by a rookie coach in Big West history.

“I have good players and I always give them a lot of credit,” Ganot said.

“Especially with what they have gone through and what we need to continue to finish. ... I don’t think about

that stuff for a second, when I go to bed and my staff goes to bed, we think about our guys and their families and making sure they are in a good place. We have had some lapses, but the improvement and maturity in the long haul has put this team in the positon to have that kind of success.”

It hasn’t been a walk in the park this season for Ganot. Just weeks into the season the ‘Bows were hit

new level of play statistics wise and with their performance. The Rainbow Warriors have jumped from 72.9 points and 13.4 assists per game to 77.5 points and 15.8 assists, and they finished the season with only one conference road loss.

For a team full of multiple personalities, Ganot managed and was able to get his players to buy into his new system. He elevated the game of his players by making a concerted effort

He is starting to let us play more freely, we have so many threats that can explode at any moment and I feel like he’s understanding that at this point. –RODERICK BOBBIT SENIOR GUARD

with sanctions from the NCAA that took away two scholarships and banned UH from post season play for next season.

After being hit with the news Ganot led the ‘Bows into an emotional Diamond Head classic where they captured third place.

Ganot has elevated his team to a

to applaud them on their accomplishments. In his one year at the helm of the program, he led guard Roderick Bobbitt to the programs all-time steal record and forward Stefan Jankovic to Big West player of the year.

“He is starting to let us play more freely,” Bobbitt said via text. “We have so many threats that can explode

at any moment and I feel like he’s understanding that at this point.”

Ganot is not new to Mānoa, as he was a former assistant coach for the Warriors from 2006-10. He came to the ‘Bows this year from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, California where he served as an associate head coach from 2010-2015. During his tenor SMC posted a 111-42 overall record and earned two regular-season WCC titles.

He has used that experience to help lead Hawai‘i to where they are today.

Before Ganot was a coach, he was a player. The Tenafly, New Jersey native was a two-time all-league first-team pick and was named to the all-country team as a senior.

Ganot then went on to play three years at Swarthmore College where he showed his early signs of leadership by being selected twice as the team captain.

After leading his team to the Big West Tournament Championship, Hawai‘i is set to play Cal in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

The Warriors will make an appearance in the “Big Dance” for the first time in 14 years.

Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

ERAN GANOT PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2000-03 - Swarthmore College COACHING EXPERIENCE 2003-06 - St. Mary’s Volunteer Assistant 2006-07 - University of Hawai‘i, Director of Basketball Operations 2007-10 - University of Hawai‘i, Assistant Coach 2010-14 - St. Mary’s, Assistant Coach 2014-15 - St. Mary’s, Associate Head Coach AWARDS 2015-16 - Big West Conference, Coach of the Year

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Students often come to college to discover themselves, get away from their parents or chase their dreams. For molecular biosciences and biotechnology major Mc Millan Ching, UH Mānoa allowed him to pursue his goals.

“I always wanted to be a scientist,” he said, “but it wasn’t a very popular option in the Philippines. When I got to UH, I got all the research opportunities. That’s the difference between going to a school in the Philippines and going to a school in the U.S.” Ching was born and was educated in the Philippines, often away from his parents. He graduated from high school at the age of 15, but chose to attend Campbell High School after moving here to better assimilate with peers his own age.

“I decided to stay because … my family, because we have our house here,” Ching said. “They’re here, my brother’s family is here too … I had that kind of, I’m not really ready to go to the mainland by myself yet. … My parents wanted me to stay … we were away from each other for a long time, and to make up for all that lost time.”

Mc Millan is interested in becoming a physician scientist, but isn’t sure where the future will take him. “[It’s] a doctor and a scientist

at the same time,” he said. “There are programs like that now, but we don’t have that in Hawai‘i. I’m very open though.”

Although he works hard, Mc Millan also has interests in traveling, which he usually does for research projects originated here at UH. “I’ve had four projects,” he said.

“So the experience is great, if you’re going for any professional degree in the sciences … research has enabled me to travel too. …

Two years ago, I had a research opportunity at the University of Southern California … and a year later, I went to Thailand for another research project.”

Mc Millan also loves taking pictures while traveling for research, and thinks that college isn’t just about learning to classes, it’s about growing outside too.

“I think when you capture something,” Ching said, “that moment will never be back again. That’s fixed in time, you will never achieve that one picture again. … It’s very philosophical, and it’s stress relieving … [But] I travel, skip classes, to do something that I love other than what I do in school.

I believe that as a student, you’re consumed by all those classes and all that homework, but there’s a separate identity outside the university that you must explore as well. I’m more than my major.”

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When I got to UH, I got all the research opportunities. That’s the difference between going to a school in the Philippines and going to a school in the U.S.

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Ching envisions being a representative for minorities in the sciences

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 Ching lives in

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