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Confusion over ASUH’s budget Veterans, textbooks and budgets KEVIN HARRISON NEWS EDITOR

Confusion about their budget took over part of the Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i (ASUH)’s general senate meeting. While reviewing a bill to give $4,000 to a speed reading workshop, there was uncertainty over how much money was left in ASUH’s account. ASUH Secretary Scott Nishihara and Senator Eugene Lao tried

to estimate how much money was left, their estimates ranged from $27,000 to $20,000. After contacting interim Treasurer Jessica Chen, Nishihara calculated it to be $15,950.30. Given the calculated amount of money left in their account, ASUH did not pass its bill to fund the workshop. $560.62 was appropriated to cover the costs of ASUH’s ﬁnance committee’s interviews for their

Spring 2017 Registered Independent Organization (RIO) funding cycle. OTHER ASUH NEWS

Billy Meinke, a technologist from Outreach College, presented to ASUH on Open Education Resources (OER) in order to spread awareness on the subject. OER make classroom materials like textbooks free for students. Meinke said that textbook costs cause students to buy fewer books,

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withdraw from courses or not sign up for a course. Meinke also claimed that when it comes to the textbook industry,

calling the resolution “vague.” “By keeping it vague, by throwing the ball in their court and seeing what they’re willing to do, it gives

There will be no impact to academic programs, there will be zero impact; that is our commitment to our students. – MICHAEL BRUNO INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

ﬁve publishers control 90 percent of the market. He added that textbooks contain more than what a student needs, with chapters and sections of textbooks going untouched. Meinke also said he conducted his own analysis of textbook costs which concluded that students spend “$2 million every semester” on textbooks. “[OER is] not an impossible nut to crack, it’s something we can do,” he said. Meinke’s ofﬁce has a grant program which offers up to $5,000 for faculty to develop an open textbook for their courses. ASUH also tabled a resolution calling for University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa administration to recommit to student veterans. Tabling a bill means that ASUH will delay voting on it. They will be convening a special general senate meeting on March 22, 2017 to vote on the resolution. Debate over the resolution centered around its wording, with Lau

us the opportunity to react,” Senator William Arenivas, the resolution’s introducer, said. Terrence McDermott, a sophomore majoring in Botany and a member of the student veteran’s association, spoke before ASUH to advocate for this resolution He said that student veterans do not feel as though they are being “properly represented” and that their “needs are not being met.” McDermott claimed that there are no psychological or academic services on campus. While there are no such services only for veterans, there are the Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) and tutoring services like the Learning Assistance Center. McDermott also claimed that most campuses have veteran’s centers, which the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa does not. What do you think? Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii

JABSOM shines in med school rankings Other graduate programs fall in U.S News and World Report KEVIN HARRISON & NICOLE TAM NEWS EDITOR & SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine has received top rankings from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), according to a press release. JABSOM has placed in the top 10 percent of accredited medical schools in graduates who choose primary care, the top 25 percent of medical schools that contribute to their state’s doctor workforce and the top 15 percent of medical schools whose graduates intend to work with poor patients. The AAMC rankings also said JABSOM students have less debt than students from 90 percent of other U.S. medical schools. The average debt of a JABSOM graduate is $49,100, according to the release. “With Hawai‘i some 500 physicians short of the number it should have for its population, we are exceedingly pleased that JABSOM continues

to show sustained growth in producing the kinds of doctors we need the most,” said Jerris Hedges, dean of JABSOM, in the release. OTHER RANKINGS

The University of Hawai‘ i at Mānoa also dropped several spots in the latest ranking of the country’s best graduate programs. These graduate school rankings are based on the 2018 U.S. News and World Report rankings, which were released Tuesday. UH Mānoa was the only institution in the state to receive mentions for its graduate programs in the latest publication. JABSOM, in these rankings, tied for 71st with Hofstra University for research medical schools. UH Mānoa’s ranked programs include the part time master of business administration, part time law, education and nursing programs. The part time MBA programs at UH Mānoa fell 49 spots, from 102 last year to 151 this year.

The full-time MBA program went unranked this year. The university’s full time law program, which was ranked 92 last year, dropped to 100 this year. The part-time law program tied at 29th place with the University of Baltimore and DePaul university. However, there was an improvement for Mānoa. The nursing master’s program moved up 17 spots, improving from 104 to 87 on the list. The doctor of nursing practice program came in at 88, a category that wasn’t included last year. UH Mānoa’s graduate education program tied for 69th with the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and the University of California-San Diego. Mānoa’s graduate engineering program went unranked. The six graduate categories were evaluated on factors such as employment rates, starting salaries for graduates and standardized test scores of newly enrolled students.

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NO BUDGET CUTS TO ARTS AND HUMANITIES Faculty weigh in on the issue

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The College of Arts and Humanities is comprised of eight departments: American Studies, Art & Art History, Communicology, Creative Media, History, Philosophy, Religion and Theatre + Dance. KEVIN HARRISON NEWS EDITOR

After the Art Department posted ﬂyers claiming that there will be a ﬁve percent cut to their budget, Vice Chancellor for Research and Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Michael Bruno set the record straight.

“There will be no impact to academic programs, there will be zero impact; that is our commitment to our students,” Bruno said. According to Art Department Chair Gaye Chan, the ﬂyers were put up in response to a message that the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s deans received stating that they would only be allotted 95 percent

of last year’s budget. However the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities Peter Arnade said that the deans were only told to plan for 95 percent of last year’s budget. “I was disappointed in [the Art Department’s] reaction. A budget cut is a very serious proposition, it is not something we would do lightly, it’s not something we would do without consultation, further workup, identifying the areas for saving, or additional revenues,” Bruno said.

until the legislative session is over. The 2017 legislative session ends on May 4, 2017. This discussion of planning for next school year’s budget revolved around making offers of graduate assistantships to new graduate students, according to Bruno. He said that this is because these offers are the only budgetary decision that can be made in February or March. “We were very clear to everyone involved that this was not a cut and

There will be no impact to academic programs, there will be zero impact; that is our commitment to our students. – MICHAEL BRUNO INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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A poster from the Art Department listing the courses they would have lost.

Bruno said he gave the deans this message because enrollment projections predict that UH Mānoa will be receiving fewer students, thereby reducing the amount of tuition dollars collected. Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance & Operations Kathleen Cutshaw said in an email statement that the university is projecting an $8 million decrease in tuition revenues and that no one will know the actual amount until “late September” when all tuition revenues will be collected. According to Bruno, the university will not know how much money it will get from the state legislature

the expectation is that the [95 percent] will be going up as we get more information,” Bruno said. Even though he will not know the actual budget until September, Bruno said there is still enough time to react in case there is less money than the administration expected. PLANNING FOR 95 PERCENT

Arnade said that in order to plan for this tuition shortfall, the College of Arts and Humanities will be taking ﬁve percent out of their lecturer budget instead of reducing their number of graduate assistantships. Arnade’s associate dean, Tom Brislin, said they currently have

$773,950 for lecturers. That means they are planning to cut $38,697.50, which, according to Brislin, would lead to a loss of about seven lecturers for the College of Arts and Humanities. Lecturers are paid on a scale from A-C and to calculate the number of lecturers they will lose, Brislin uses the salary of level B lecturers, who are paid $1,786 per credit. Other options that Brislin and Arnade are exploring to plan for this tuition shortfall include increasing the section size of certain classes in order to accommodate more students. “There’s a lot of creative ways of overcoming a loss and that’s what we get paid to do: to make sure that students are being served as much as possible,” Brislin said. Aloysius Helminck, dean of the College of Natural Sciences, said in an email statement that his college would make cuts to their personnel, reducing the number of courses and sections they will offer. “However, I would work with the university to try and ﬁnd a way to keep our courses staffed and avoid any negative effect on our students,” Helminck said in his statement. He also said that there is “good hope” that the budget reductions will not happen. Ka Leo reached out to other deans to see how they are planning for next year’s budget, but they did not respond by the time of publication.

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Sports are a place for acceptance

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Ibtihaj Muhammad, Olympic fencer, and her teammates stand on the podium at the 2013 World Fencing Championships. KATIE ALMEIDA ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR

Nike’s announcement to put its own spin on the hijab has been met with criticism. It is designed to facilitate physical activity by being lightweight and longer so it will not untuck with movement. Some governing sports organizations, such as Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Olympics, have lifted all restrictions when it comes to headgear in order to accommodate the player’s religious beliefs. Yet the Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) and others have not changed their mandates on headgear. Nike’s sponsorship of hijabi athletes is a step in the right direction to help all players perform to the best of their abilities. SMALL STEPS TOWARD ACCEPTANCE

Athletic opportunities in the Middle East are increasing for women. Prior

to the 2012 London Olympics, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Brunei were the only three countries who had never sent women to represent their countries. Making their way into the Nike’s hijab ad campaign are boxer Arifa Bseiso from Jordan, the first female figure skater to compete internationally from the United Arab Emirates and 2018 Winter Olympics hopeful Zahra Lari, fencer Ines Boubakri from Tunisia and parkour trainer Amal Murad from the UAE. Olympic athletes such as weightlifter Amna Al Haddad from the UAE or fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad—who became the first hijabi athlete from America to go to the Olympics in Rio 2016 and won the bronze medal—have proven that wearing a hijab does not affect an athlete’s performance and they can still compete at the highest level. The point of the Olympics is to have the greatest competitors from around the world in one place to challenge each other. The number one factor

in this decision should be skill, not religion. Athletes may be in the public eye but they are still people. There will be things in their private lives we may not know or agree with, but what they wear when they compete should not determine whether or not we support them. LOOKING AT HISTORY

Jackie Robinson signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, but segregation did not legally end in America until 1964. For the entirety of his career, he played a game dominated by white athletes in a country that still wanted him separated. Robinson’s record in baseball speaks for itself and, with the attention he got from being in the public eye, he spoke up for civil rights. Robinson is revered and respected as a player worthy of his position in the Hall of Fame. However, when he was playing, some people thought an African American player gave the Dodgers

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an unfair advantage or that Robinson did not belong in the MLB. Dodgers fans had an easier time accepting him once they realized that he was helping them win. Sports are not about race or religion–they are about athletic performance. We all want the best players on our team. Patriots fans will not believe deﬂategate happened and O.J. Simpson fans still stand by him. Therefore, if we can excuse personal actions to support a player because of how well they play, we should be able to see past what they are wearing or what religion they practice. HIJABI ATHLETES ARE ATHLETES

Nike releasing a hijab for athletes will help them be more comfortable as they compete in all sports and will make it easier for athletes who wear a hijab to ﬁnd opportunities to compete. It is a step toward acceptance by one of the largest athletic gear companies in the world. By featuring

However, over 300 national, state and local anti-sexual assault and domestic violence organizations issued a statement on April 21, 2016, debunking this myth. “These initiatives utilize and perpetuate the myth that protecting transgender people’s access to restrooms and locker rooms endangers the safety or privacy of others.” LIVING IN FEAR

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A 2017 YouGov poll found that the general population is split on whether they oppose or favor a bill that requires transgender people to use the bathroom of their gender at birth. ANGELINA SPENCE ASSOCIATE OPINIONS EDITOR

For the majority of Americans, using the bathroom is a mundane ritual. For transgender Americans, using a public bathroom presents the threat of harassment and assault. Bathrooms in public schools are no exception to these threats against transgender students. President Trump’s reversal will allow for more bullying in schools at the expense of transgender students. Now that Trump has rescinded guidelines issued under the Obama administration that allowed transgen-

der students to use the restroom that coincides with their gender identity, transgender Americans are made to feel that they are excluded from the phrase “liberty and justice for all.” GUIDANCE UNDER THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION

In May 2016, the Obama administration issued guidance that clariﬁed that under Title IX, the federal anti-discrimination law in education, a student’s gender identity should be treated as a student’s sex. The administration further clariﬁed that students should be allowed to use sex-segregated facilities, including

bathrooms and locker rooms, that aligned with their gender identity. The Trump administration claimed that the Obama guidance did not stand up to legal scrutiny and that this matter should be left for the states to decide. Proponents of “bathroom bills,“ which deﬁne access to public facilities especially by transgenders, claim that those who are not transgender feel uncomfortable when transgenders have acceess to sex-segrated facilities and that it could leave room for sexual predators to pretend to be transgender in order to prey on women in the bathroom.

Trump’s reversal of Obama’s guidance fails to take into account the discrimination and violence transgender Americans inevitably and constantly face. The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) found that in 2013, 72 percent of hate crime homicide victims were transgender women. Transgender K-12 students are also at risk of being sexual harassment victims. According to a survey conducted by The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality in 2011, after surveying over 6,000 transgender and non-gender conforming people, 78 percent of participants reported being subject to harassment in K-12. Of those, 35 percent also indicated being physically assaulted. Camila Nutt, a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa senior and openly transgender woman, is familiar with the

athletes from Arab nations, and sponsoring these athletes, Nike is pushing them into the public eye and giving them the chance to be paid to play. Athletes, especially female ones, who make less from their federations, make a lot of their money from sponsorships. Nike stepping up to sponsor these athletes sends a message other companies may catch on to. Sports have always fostered acceptance based on the premise that we want to see the most talented athletes competing no matter what it takes. If you have the ability, you should be able to compete. While it may take time for hijabi athletes to be fully accepted, as they continue to show their athleticism, it will not be long until the crowds are cheering them on like they would any other player.

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discomfort going to the bathroom can be for transgender students. When Nutt attended Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC), she frequently experienced sexual harassment. “When I was at KCC, I would get sexually harassed in the bathroom ... Guys would confuse me as a transgender woman who was working in there because of that stigma that we’re [transgender women] all of a sudden prostitutes. So they would hit me up for blow jobs and everything like that in the bathroom when I’m just trying to go in there and pee.” Even in high school, Nutt shared that male students would sexually harass her and even try to jump her. In light of Trump’s reversal, Nutt said she is more afraid for others than she is for herself. “For myself I’m not too worried about it because I was always a tough cookie ... For other people I worried about them because they don’t have the same support that I did,” Nutt said. Although the government should protect citizens’ safety and rights, Trump’s reversal perpetuates the assumption that transgender people are dangerous, puts transgenders at risk for further discrimination and removes the rights granted to all citizens despite their race, gender and sexuality.

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Make Hawai‘ i’s roads a safety priority Red traffic light enforcement program a reasonable idea HIU KI AU / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I 

Between 20 to 25 percent of accidents can be avoided through red traffic light enforcement programs. CHANEL DIAS STAFF WRITER

When talk of the 50th state proposing to install red traffic light cameras began to spread, Hawai‘i lawmakers braced themselves for some constituents’ opposition. The idea behind introducing Senate Bill 221 on January 20 Congress would be to snap photographs of vehicles’ license plates to identify the drivers that have sped through red traffic light. Drivers are warned to expect a ticket in the mail should they be caught on camera. Enacting a law that allows usage of red traffic light cameras ensures safety for both drivers and pedestrians. Given its potential to protect Hawai‘i’s resident, the proposal deserves to be given the necessary chance of enactment. YOU’RE STILL BREAKING THE LAW

Running a red light is both illegal and dangerous. The thrill of speeding past one can be invigorating, but is not worth the risk, especially if it is at the expense of other drivers and pedestrians. William Ramsey, a resident of

O‘ahu, told KHON 2 News that he noticed how often drivers speed through the yellow trafﬁc lights at the intersection of Pi‘ ikoi and Beretania Street, with some vehicles barely even making it across before the light changes. “I come here every day [and see people run the red light],” he said. “Always. Every day. I mean, they even

strategy that could potentially be deployed,” Tokuda told KHON 2 News. GO THE EXTRA MILE

Hawai‘ i is not the ﬁrst state to propose this type of legislation. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 21 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands have laws that allow “some

exception of rear-end crashes, for which effects were non-signiﬁcant.” Although there are no estimates on the cost of installing the red light cameras or a guarantee that monies generated from red light camera tickets will go towards rail construction, safety is a far more

important matter. Running a red light puts the perpetrator and the victim — whether they are a pedestrian, bicyclist or driver — at risk for serious injury, even death. What do you think? Let us know @KaLeoOpinions

There was a real acknowledgement that from a safety perspective wanting to keep our roads safe, our streets safe this is one strategy that could potentially be deployed. – SEN. JILL TOKUDA HAWAI‘I STATE SENATOR

run the red light and almost hit us.” The dangerous behavior of Hawai‘i drivers has pushed lawmakers to consider stricter enforcement of trafﬁc light rules. Senator Jill Tokuda has also weighed in on the bill. “I think there was a real acknowledgement that from a safety perspective wanting to keep our roads safe, our streets safe, this is one

form of red light camera usage.” In response to the implementation of this new program in these states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wrote the “best-controlled studies suggest injury crash reductions are likely to be in the range of 20 to 25 percent at conspicuous, ﬁxed camera sites” and “all types of crashes appeared to be reduced, with the possible

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3. William Singe and Alex Aiono WHEN: April 7 & 8 WHERE: The Republik 1349 Kapi‘olani Blvd. #30, Honolulu, Hawai‘i COST: $30, $125 Meet and Greet IF YOU LIKE: Jacob Whitesides, MAX, Justin Bieber

There is nothing like concerts close to home for hearing your favorite musicians live, feeling the energy of the crowd and getting lost in a song. There are ﬁve upcoming concerts you do not want to miss.

Best known for their Youtube covers, William Singe and Alex Aiono bring a unique take on Top 40 songs.

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WHEN: March 25 WHERE: Hawaii Country Club 94-1211 Kunia Rd., Waipahu, Hawai‘i COST: Limited pre-sale $65 IF YOU LIKE: Afrojack, Dillon Francis, Porter Robinson

WHEN: April 28 WHERE: The Republik 1349 Kapi‘olani Blvd. #30, Honolulu, Hawai‘i COST: $29.50, $5 increase day of show IF YOU LIKE: Hozier, James Blake, The Head and the Heart

Digital Wonderland is a great time to let loose and party to electronic dance music to kick off your spring break. For updates and other details, see the Digital Wonderland Facebook page.

Leaning towards the darker side of indie music, the Icelandic band named themselves Kaleo after the Hawaiian word meaning “the sound” or “the voice” and are now playing in the land of their namesake.

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WHEN: April 1 WHERE: Waikīkī Shell 2805 Monsarrat Ave., Honolulu, Hawai‘i COST: $39-$84 IF YOU LIKE: SOJA, J. Boog, Anuhea

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Enjoy a relaxing night under the stars with great music from a reggae all-star lineup including Green, Kimie and Kapena.

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LOS CAMPESINOS! A REVIEW OF THE FEBRUARY 2017 RELEASE OF “SICK SCENES”

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Los Campesinos! was formed in early 2006 at Cardiff University in Wales.

The indie rock/alternative album, “Sick Scenes,” opens with the upbeat vocals and guitar riff of “Renato Dall’ara.” There is a heavy rock influence in the forceful singing overlapping the occasional shout and cymbal flare. Following the opener is “Sad Suppers.” This track opens with the same rock-esque drumbeat. As the intro flows on, you fall into a similar rhythm as “Renato Dall’ara.” This pattern typically sets up many of the songs in the album, which start to blend together, especially when listening to these tracks in succession. If you are into quick-tempoed snare beats and occasional highpitched feedback, this is the album to listen to while sitting in traffic. On the other hand, if you are not necessarily digging the idea of listening to those very similar beats and melody on repeat, I wouldn’t recommend this February 2017. “Sick Scenes” is especially monotonous compared to the variety of Frank Ocean’s 2016 “Blonde” album. “Blonde” is an array of songs, commentaries and slow ballads while staying true to Frank Ocean’s artistic sound. Granted, I believe some of

the best in modern music still have to work at creating this varied harmony, but Los Campesinos! can still strive toward having all of the tracks work together. There are tidbits of listening pleasure in songs, such as “Got Stendhal’s” and “The Fall of Home,” which take on the moodier aspect of a love song. Rather than the otherwise intense vocals that are heard throughout other tracks in the collection, these vocals stand out from the rest. The pink cover depicts a person passed out in the aisle of a grocery store next to a spilled jug of milk seeping out onto the ﬂoor like the poison that may have knocked this person out. The glitchy lettering of the album title and band name atop an array of pink tones adds to the feel of the cover. Overall, this album displays further potential for the group from Cardiff. There is room for them to experiment and astound their audience with future works. I do not give this album a solid recommendation, but you can browse through a few tracks if you are looking to discover new music.

SICK SCENES TRACK LIST 01. RENATO DALL’ARA (2008) 02. SAD SUPPERS 03. I BROKE UP IN AMARANTE 04. A SLOW, SLOW DEATH 05. THE FALL OF HOME 06. FLUCLOXACILLIN 07. HERE’S TO THE FOURTH TIME! 08. FOR WHOM THE BELLY TOLLS 09. GOT STENDHAL’S 10. A LITANY / HEART SWELLS 11. HUNG EMPTY

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Laurel Weaver left UCLA to get a degree in dietetics.

Weaver of many nets Laurel Weaver pursues nutrition, geography and beach volleyball FACTOID

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Laurel Weaver is an experienced volleyball player who left the UCLA beach volleyball program for the University of Hawai‘i and the Sand ‘Bows. Her main motivation for transferring was to pursue a nutrition degree. “There were a lot of things that drew me here,” Weaver said. “One of the initial reasons was that I would have the opportunity to study nutrition here.” Dietetics is one of Weaver’s many passions. “The team teases me because I’m always making lists of all the different things I want to bring to tournaments and all of my food,” Weaver said. “I do a lot of meal prepping and I do a diet that’s particular to my blood type and sub blood type but I love it.” Balancing the commitments of beach volleyball and her education was an important part of Weaver’s move. “I saw how the team conducted themselves because we’ve played against them a ton last year,” Weaver said. “I would come out to Queen’s [Beach] multiple times per year to play against Hawai‘i and play tournaments here for the college season and off-season. Every-

thing was just pulling me out here. I knew that the girls and coaches were solid. I just felt drawn.” The atmosphere of the state as well as from the coaching staff and team were the ﬁnal reasons Weaver decided to move to Hawai‘ i. “The coaches always say play with aloha and I really felt that from the team,” Weaver said. “It just felt like everything was pointing to come here. As soon as I decided

almost of everybody on the team.” Her partner on the third court is sophomore Emily Maglio, who is known for her quiet demeanor, which contrasts with Weaver’s outgoing personality. “That was probably the number one thing that we had to learn, was when and how I can express myself and be loud but also be calm,” Weaver said. “She keeps me grounded and helps me manage

She comes to practice every day with a smile. She gives the most effort almost of everybody on the team. – JEFF HALL WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH

to transfer we started a big group chat. It was like coming home honestly. All these girls are incredible and I feel the support of every single one of them when I play.” With two years left of eligibility and already contributing to the team at the third court position, Weaver and the coaching staff know she has a lot more to offer the program. “Laurel Weaver is a breath of fresh air,” head coach Jeff Hall said. “She comes to practice every day with a smile. She gives the most effort

any frustrations or all the different thoughts that are going on in my head. I like to think that I can provide a spark and energy for our team and continue to be encouraging because she is hard on herself.” Being both a transfer and so different from her partner, even the coaching staff was not sure how she would assimilate to the team. “She was somebody that we weren’t sure how she was going to ﬁt into the program and quite frankly she’s one of the program

people we love the most,” Hall said. “We want some of our players to play more like her. She’s got some technical work to do, she knows it, but she’s really fun to be around and to be able to coach.” Another passion of Weaver’s is geography. Within the two year she will complete a degree in geography and in nutrition. “I love geography it’s just one of my random passions,” Weaver said. “I actually specialize in human geography so it’s how people interact with our planet and tying that into nutrition is fun as well because everyone around the world has a different diet. They kind of work together but I could go many different ways with either one of the degrees.” In order to keep pursuing all of her passions, Weaver has a clear plan for her future. “First and foremost I’d love to play professionally,” Weaver said. “Alongside that I would like to get my license as a registered dietician nutritionist and work with education for kids on how to eat right and be healthy. Also potentially working with clinical nutrition, which would be independent consulting for hospitals. Helping people who are sick eat right and what they need to do for there own personal health.”

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The Hawai‘ i freshman shooting guard out of Los Angeles, Calif. ornia, immediately proved to head coach Eran Ganot that he wasn’t a typical ﬁrst-year player, despite being thrown into the ﬁre in a season where the ‘Bows were originally banned from postseason play. “Just right away, it’s so impressive the demeanor he has, that killer instinct,” Ganot said. “He has about as good of an approach and mental fortitude that I think I’ve been around, for a freshman.”

UNLV after his freshman year of high school at Redondo Union High School, he says his college decision ultimately came down to Hawai‘ i and Southern Utah. When he came out to visit the islands, after he signed his National Letter of Intent, he knew he made the right decision. “When I came out here, me and the coaches and my parents went to Duke’s and some random people, local people came up and just gave us hugs,” Green said. “I just felt really welcomed.” Although the Rainbow Warriors ﬁnished 14-16 overall and 8-8 in

He’s that kind of assassin who’s a competitor that lets his game do the talking. – ERAN GANOT WARRIOR BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

Green’s progress in the preseason compelled Ganot to insert him into the starting lineup, making him the ﬁrst freshman to start a regular season opener for UH since Aaron Valdes back in the 2013-2014 season. “It didn’t really surprise me because I worked for it,” Green said. “I put in the time.” Growing up in the basketball hotbed of Southern California gave Green opportunities at the AAU circuit and high school level, which helped expose him to college coaches across the country. “When I was growing up, my mom and dad always kept a basketball in my hand,” he said. “From there, I always played basketball or football.” Although he landed an offer from

Big West play, it was still a season that exceeded expectations. The ‘Bows were picked to finish eighth in the nine-team conference and finished fifth. Perhaps the turning point in the season for the team was when it was 6-9 and 0-2 in Big West play. The Rainbow Warriors, fresh off an 84-56 rout at UC Irvine, were set to host preseason favorite Long Beach State. Green was one of three players for UH to score 25 points along with sophomore Jack Purchase and senior Noah Allen. The ‘Bows went on to beat LBSU 114107 in overtime. Three days after that, Green’s corner 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds gave UH an 80-77 win over Cal State Northridge. Green finished the season aver-

aging seven points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists a game. However, Ganot praised Green’s presence that goes beyond the box score. “Leadership is when you look into a guy’s eyes and he has that belief and he makes you believe, Ganot said. “He’s that kind of assassin who’s a competitor that lets his game do the talking. “He’ll communicate in the way that he’s supposed to communicate. He’s a little quiet but he definitely has the look.” Green does things his way, but not in a manner that deviates from the team. Take his on-court attire for example, you’ll notice that his shorts don’t go beyond his knees. “I mean, it’s just a thing that I always did since middle school, I just rolled my shorts up,” Green said. “You’ll probably see it with Drew [Buggs] next year, he does the same thing. We just like wearing little shorts. I wouldn’t say it’s a Michael Jordan thing, it’s just a little thing that we do.” Because of Green’s on-court demeanor, Ganot has enthusiastically compared him to San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Although Green appreciates the comparison, he has more of an affinity towards Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s current leader in triple-doubles. When Green’s playing days at UH are over, he hopes to be in a category of his own. “Leland’s a great representative, he’s a stud. On the floor, off the floor, in the classroom. There’s no nonsense, no fluff with him,” Ganot said. “He’s all about work, he’s all about getting better. That’s why he’s made such a great impact as a freshman – he’s mature beyond his years in that way.” MORE INFO

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UH Mānoa Campus Events Roberts Hawaii is looking for individuals who are Driven with Aloha! We are hiring for Full-time and Part-time positions at our Airport, Magic of Polynesia, Bus Yard and Corporate Office locations. You’re on your way to building your academic credentials! Now, let us help you build your career by gaining experience and creating valuable connections for your future with Roberts Hawaii and beyond! To view all current job openings or to apply: Please visit our website at RobertsHawaii.com/Careers 1. Download the application and return by email or 2. Drop off or apply in person at: 680 Iwilei Road, Suite 700 | Honolulu, HI 96817 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM | (808) 539-9414

March 21 14 Things You Should Know About the Interview QLC, Room 212 (3 - 4 PM) Let us provide you the “need to know” understanding of the interview process and tips on how to conduct yourself and respond appropriately. March 22 Spring 2017 Grad Fair UH Manoa Bookstore (10 AM - 2 PM) Learn more about Commencement registration & information, caps and gowns, grad announcements, class rings, diploma frames, UH alumni membership and career assistance. March 22 CCBAC’s Get Healthy Campus Center Courtyard (11 AM - 1 PM) Check out companies like Lululemon Athletica and campus organizations like SP@M, get infused water at our FREE hydration station, grab a ﬁtness survival kit, and try your luck at our push-up contest! Push-up contest winners can win Adidas Duffle bags, protein shaker bottles and more! Visit hawaii.edu/calendar/manoa for details and additional events.

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International Women’s Day

 Protesters use popular hashtags to spread awareness.

“She Persisted” and “Unite Here” were used to highlight the struggle of immigrant women in the U.S. and their opposition to President Trump’s travel ban.

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More than 100 protesters marched from Ala Moana Beach Park to Trump International Hotel Waikīkī on March 8 in support of International Women’s Day. They came out with supportive songs and different hard-hitting placards to protest against the current president of the United States.  Jane Lewis made an appearance at the

protest, showing her disappointment that she and her peers are still fighting gender equality in the U.S.

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