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Table of Contents Welcome to the Mānoa Experience 3 Welcome to UH Mānoa 4 – Proﬁ le: Anna Koethe, ASUH president 5 – Advice from the big shots 6

We Wish We Knew 9 My oh my, it’s MyUH 9 – Honors edge sharpens minds, brightens futures 10 – Managing your stress 11 – Tutoring services at UH Mānoa 12 – Spike your cocktail with knowledge 13 – Decorating your dorm room: Dos and Don’ts 16 – Surviving Mānoa Move-In 17 – Evaluating parking options at UH Mānoa 18 – High-maintenance GPA 19 – Open doors promote new friendships 20 – Securing your virtualized space 21

Getting Involved 22 The foundations of campus involvement 22 – Intramurals and athletics 23 – Experience college life with a club 24

The Fun Section 26 O‘ahu’s best beaches 26 – Hiking in Hawai‘i – O‘ahu’s best trails 28 – Four fun places to get your freak on 32 – Exploring the leisure center 33 – Waiting for the witching hour: an introduction to ghost hunting 34

The Dining Guide 38 Fancy feasts for freshman 38 – Making the most of meal plans 40 – Supermarket sweep 41 – Hungr y, hungr y herbivores 42 – Food-truck frenzy 43 – Cheap eats 45 – Microwave meals 48

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NSO Welcome Letter Welcome, new students, to the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa! As you begin your journey as a college student on this campus, you’ll be faced with a plethora of choices both large and small. These choices will shape your college career and define your Manoa Experience. While it’s true that a large part of college is still about the grades, it is my hope that you will choose to branch out, explore and find the means to make your Manoa Experience an exciting, interesting and fruitful time. The experiences you have in college will be the first experiences you have as an adult, and the choices you will be faced with can be difficult. It is our hope that this Ka Leo New Student Orientation guide will provide you with the advice, inside knowledge and real-life experience that you need to make intelligent and informed decisions about everything from academic planning to safely navigating Honolulu’s nightlife scene to deciding how you want to get involved on campus. You are entering Manoa at an exciting time. Campus Center is being renovated and expanded, our football team will be competing in the more exciting Mountain West conference, and the opportunities for you to get involved in campus life have never been better. Ka Leo is championing a new vision of college media in which you, the students at the front-line of college life, share with each other and with the school your thoughts, experiences and questions; one in which you decide what the important topics and issues of the day are; and in which you address those alongside us. We are pursuing a vision in which you define what the Manoa Experience should be. Ka Leo wants to be the tool that you use to shape your career and the vehicle that drives your goals and ambitions into the future. Whether you choose to become a Ka Leo staffer or not, we are always open to your ideas and stories. It is my belief that together we can change the Manoa Experience from students simply shuffling between classes to a fun, exciting and life changing place that will define who we are as people for the rest of our lives. Ka Leo wants your Manoa Experience to be the best that it can be. We want you to learn more than just academics. We want you to get involved and take charge of your future. College is what you make of it, and we at Ka Leo want you to take full advantage of the opportunities presented in this guide and elsewhere. And what better way to get started than at the center of the efforts to improve the Manoa Experience: Ka Leo itself. No matter what your interests are or what your skill set is, I encourage you to stop by our office, located in Hemenway 107, to talk to one of our editors about becoming a part of the team. Here’s to you, the new students, the future of Manoa. Sincerely,

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Welcome to UH Manoa! Aloha! On behalf of all members of UH Manoa, welcome to your Manoa ‘ohana, the Hawaiian word for family. We look forward to greeting you in August, as we launch Fall 2011 at the flagship campus of the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i System. Congratulations on participating in this New Student Orientation, which provides a preview of the exciting years ahead of you at the Manoa campus – even before you begin your first class! We believe you’ll enjoy chatting with our impressive faculty, advisors and staff to learn more about programs and degree requirements. You will also have the opportunity to meet other new students and learn of ways to get involved in our many exciting, fulfilling programs and activities. Most of all, during NSO you will become acquainted with your new “home” at UH Manoa. We are very proud of our 320-acre campus at the foot of Manoa Valley, close to many famous landmarks such as Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head and the North Shore. We appreciate that you have chosen UH Manoa as your destination for college. Here, you will have a unique “Manoa Experience” – a multicultural, global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning – that includes living, working and playing with people different than yourself in the spirit of aloha. That experience is greatly appreciated and warmly supported by over 170,000 University of Hawai‘i alumni around the world. In fact, we recently convened informal focus groups of UH Manoa alumni – both recent graduates and those who attended classes here decades ago – to solicit their recollections of their Manoa Experience. We were delighted that so many had highly positive memories of their time at UH Manoa and had cultivated treasured friendships and experienced lifechanging moments at the place where you now begin your academic journey. We are truly delighted to have you as members of our Manoa ‘ohana. With warm aloha,

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Profile: Anna Koethe, ASUH President DAVIN AOYAGI Opinions Editor

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Anna Koethe, who has been involved with ASUH since her freshman year, previously served both as a senator and as vice president.

It was a rejection letter from Stanford that set Anna Koethe on the path to pursuing excellence at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. “After being rejected from Stanford, I realized that ... the opportunities that I was looking for were in my own backyard,” she said. A graduate from St. Patrick High School, Koethe has pursued opportunities in both academics and campus service at UH Mānoa. An Upper Division Honors student with a double major in political science and communications, Koethe was recently elected with an overwhelming 81 percent of student votes. Koethe has been part of ASUH since her freshman year. “The most notable experiences that I’ve had here at UH Mānoa have been the ones that I’ve had with ASUH,” Koethe said in an email. Recalling a speciﬁc event, she wrote, “I felt like the cooperation between the different entities and the enrichment of campus life really speaks to the heart of the Mānoa Experience.” Koethe said she believes that one of ASUH’s primary goals this year is to point out the services that ASUH offers, and to help students realize that their student government is out there.

“We’ll be doing cultural events like Oktoberfest and Mardi Gras, as well as campus-wide events like the Homecoming Fair. ... ASUH is also very interested in making sure that the student voice is heard, so we will be conducting several surveys with the student body to get their feedback and input on different aspects of campus life and the student experience,” Koethe said. When asked about the most valuable piece of advice she learned as a freshman, Koethe replied, “[learning to] ask questions ... Mānoa is a vast campus that can be difﬁ cult to navigate if you don’t know where you’re going. However, there are so many different places set up on campus to help students. As a freshman, I called the Mānoa Advising Center ... and they were the ones that really helped to get me on track for the rest of my college career. In addition to resources like this one, all of the different majors and departments usually have some sort of advising system – and if you’re not sure, then just ask!” Above all, Koethe emphasized that students should be active in UH Mānoa extracurricular activities. “Get involved!” she said. “It is the easiest, quickest, and most rewarding way to become a part of the Mānoa campus. Becoming involved can really give students the conﬁdence to make their academic experience the best that it can be.”

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Advice from the big shots date. I hope all students make the effort to understand and appreciate that unique part of our Hawai‘i, our Hawaiian people and culture.

DAVIN AOYAGI Opinions Editor Ka Leo had the opportunity to conduct email interviews with University of Hawai‘i System President M.R.C Greenwood and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw.

INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT M.R.C. GREENWOOD:

Q:What advice would you offer to new students on campus?

Make the most of every minute of every day! You are the recipient of a gift not accorded to every single person – the chance to achieve your dreams through higher education. Treasure the opportunity, and aim high.

are some notable experiences youʼve had during your time Q:What as UH president that have given you a sense of what the Mānoa Q: What was the most valuable piece of advice you learned as a freshman in your undergraduate years? Experience is?

I will never forget the warm and culturally signiﬁ cant welcome that was accorded to me as the incoming UH president by the students, faculty and staff at the Hawai‘inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge here on the UH Mānoa campus. Although Hawaiian tradition and customs were new to me at the time, the authenticity and sincerity with which the ceremonies were presented were moving beyond words. One of UH’s missions is to educationally serve our indigenous population, and that event was a reminder to me of how important and critical it is that we fulﬁ ll that man-

I’ve had many valuable and wise mentors over the years, one of whom told me after a particularly devastating collapse of a scientiﬁc experiment that I was conducting, “Learn from your mistakes; just don’t get your entire college education that way!” Translation: we’re all going to “blow it” sometimes. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Figure out what you did wrong, apply the information, and move on ... the smartest and most accomplished people today are those who’ve learned from their mistakes or miscalculations. In that sense, every mistake is valuable!

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Since 2007, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the privilege of serving as chancellor, so I have had the opportunity to enjoy the MÄ noa Experience each and every day. There are many highlights but a constant delight for me is working with and learning from diverse people who embrace a spirit of aloha. I love to learn and, since UH MÄ noa is unique in a number of ways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its multicultural community, Native Hawaiian values, global perspective, diverse disciplines, location and so much more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is much to learn ... The top highlights for me certainly includes welcoming new students and their families who have chosen MÄ noa as their destination of choice, and then celebrating with them all at every graduation, a time of great joy and accomplishment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from our special opening with an oli to honor â&#x20AC;&#x153;the place and its peopleâ&#x20AC;? in keeping with Native Hawaiian protocol, to our ending with our future, the graduates, walking into the next exciting phase of their lives to the applause of all. I love graduation and have a lot of conďŹ dence in our graduates, particularly, because I know their MÄ noa Experience will have prepared them well to succeed, since they know how to work with people who are different than they are in a spirit of aloha, which will serve them well.

What, in your opinion, defi nes the Q:MÄ noa Experience?

I believe the MÄ noa Experience is best deďŹ ned as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning.â&#x20AC;? When I ďŹ rst started at MÄ noa, I asked faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the university, what was special about UH MÄ noa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that is what they shared with me ... UH MÄ noa is unique in a number of ways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its multicultural community, Native Hawaiian values, global perspective, diverse disciplines, location and so much more ... This is where students can truly enjoy a multicultural global experience in a Hawaiian place of learning â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a reďŹ&#x201A; ection of our unique setting here in the islands that cannot be matched by any other venue.

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I would advise them to view UH MÄ noa as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;smorgasbord of learning delights,â&#x20AC;?

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When I was a freshman at the University of Alabama, I learned that I had to prioritize my time carefully so that I could do well in my classes, but still have time to enjoy the many experiences available. That is still true. I also always remembered the advice of my parents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; learn from everyone you meet, treat others with respect, study hard, be responsible for your own behavior, be resilient in dealing with the ups and downs of life and have a positive attitude. Their advice helped me have a great experience then and to this day. Also, I married my high school sweetheart Bill after my freshmen year and we have been sharing our lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences ever since.

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There are always many exciting happenings here at UH MÄ noa: The Campus Center expansion is well under way, so new students will have the opportunity to enjoy the enhanced recreational opportunities and new gathering spots for social interactions. Students can attend athletic events by simply showing their identiďŹ cation cards. Our residence halls continue to build learning communities on topics from Japanese to sustainability. We are constantly upgrading classrooms and auditoriums as part of continuing efforts to improve and beautify facilities with sustainable features. Many of our residence halls have been newly renovated and, by the end of the year, we will have completely modernized the two historic Johnson Halls on Dole Street. Construction of the UH Cancer Center has commenced in Kakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ako and will provide a world-class research and clinical trials facility. And current construction of our School of Nursing and Dental Hygieneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Nursing Simulation Center will ensure that future nurses are trained with the most modern tools, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sharing this technology with the entire state. The students can keep informed of current events through the campus website (www.manoa. hawaii.edu/), plus I myself provide regular updates and email messages about campus happenings.

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It is no secret that it takes more than hard work to get your dream job. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation of college students face grueling competition from foreign countries, an unfriendly economy, and rising tuition prices. Thankfully, the University of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i at MÄ noaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honors Program exists to make it easier for students to get their dream jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students may be intimidated to join Honors at ďŹ rst because they feel that by joining Honors they will prolong their graduation. However, the purpose of Honors is to make studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; college experience easier and to provide them with the skills that most students learn on the job,â&#x20AC;? shared Honors Director Terry Hunt. Students in the Honors Program have priority registration and may also register for specialized subjects that feature smaller class sizes. Compared to regular introductory courses that have about 200 students in the classroom, these smaller courses are reserved only for Honors students. Other beneďŹ ts include receiving more feedback from professors and greater interaction with other students by working together on projects. Some of these smaller classes are known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;A sectionâ&#x20AC;? classes and can be found on the registration website in the same section in which the regular class can be found. For example, English 100A can be found with English 100 under the English page of the registration website.

Honors students also do major-related research to complete and present a thesis their senior year. These presentations are comparable to a graduate studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation, but are shorter. By the time Honors students complete this capstone assignment, they will have developed research, speaking, and writing skills that other undergraduates may not have. Honors students also have reserved ďŹ&#x201A;oors in the dorms, but not exclusively. Activities, such as a picnic at the beginning of the semester, allow Honors students to meet and socialize. All students can apply for the Honors Program as long as they meet the required minimum GPA of 3.0 and take at least one Honors course a semester. The Honors Program has about 340 students. Many of these students graduate in the same time they would without honors. Lastly, according to Hunt, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are going to invest in hard work and education then students should be the best. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just try to get by ... be a leader.â&#x20AC;?

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College can be a stressful time, but here are a few tips to achieve what you want to without breaking down. Don’t over-commit. Take a proactive approach to stress by only taking on commitments you can handle. Some students thrive on the five classes, three jobs, one internship and a handful of clubs schedule, but lesser mortals will find themselves buckling under pressure within a few weeks. Instead, make smart decisions and realistically decide what you can handle. Rather than signing up for 10 different campus clubs, choose the one that is most closely aligned with your personal and professional goals. The same applies for jobs,

particularly your first semester. While the reality for most students is that one or more jobs are necessary, don’t set yourself up for failure by taking on latenight jobs when you have 8 a.m. classes, or accepting a position on the North Shore when you live in Waikīkī. Stay organized. First, invest in a giant four-month-view reusable calendar. These dryerase calendars allow you to view 180 days at a time. When classes begin, gather your syllabi and write down every single deadline for every class. TypeA personalities will color code these deadlines, assigning each class a specific color. When you can view all of your deadlines in a single glance, you’re more likely to have a realistic assessment of how much time you have to com-

plete assignments. While a fivepage paper due Sept. 10 sounds far away, a large calendar will let you see that it’s just a few short weeks from today. Get physical. Physical activity is a great stress reliever, and gives the brain a muchneeded break from the books. Surfing, running and yoga are great options for keeping stress at bay. Schedule breaks. Using your calendar, schedule breaks for yourself just as you’d schedule a doctor’s appointment or a study session. It’s easy to get caught up in the crush of studying, papers and jobs, and to convince yourself that you don’t have time for fun. Taking breaks, however, refreshes the brain and allows you to take a step back from your busy workload to enjoy the college experience.

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There comes a time in all students’ academic careers when, despite pages of drafts and note-taking, they just don’t understand the material. When that happens, students have two options: ignore the problem and “wing it,” or ask for help. Seeking help can often be diffi cult. Students must decide whether to confi de in classmates and trust their level of understanding. Asking professors is another option, but their offi ce hours might not work with students’ schedules. That just leaves tutoring services. Luckily, at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, motivated students can fi nd and pay a tutor on or off campus, or sign up with free, on-campus tutoring services in the Writing Center or the Learning Assistance Center. Both services are located in the back of

Sinclair Library’s main ﬂoor. “The professionally trained tutors in the Learning Assistance Center and Writing Center engage freshmen and students in their learning process so as to aid in the successful transition to college,” said Adam Pang, the LAC’s tutoring program coordinator. Setting up an appointment with a tutor can be done online by visiting the LAC and WC websites and choosing a subject, tutor, date and time. Cancellation and no-show policies are also found on the websites, and should be read before scheduling an appointment. “Additionally, the LAC offers tutoring study groups for many introductory level courses, including Chemistry 151 and 161, Economics 130 and 131, and Math 100,” said Pang. Other tutoring subjects include accounting, biology, microbiology, Chinese, Latin, Spanish, philosophy, physics,

physiology, psychology, and religion. Most of these sub jects are tutored by graduate students, or students who have received a grade of B or higher in the same class. The WC is also staffed mainly by graduate students and helps students who want a second pair of eyes to look over an essay, or those who simply don’t know where to begin. They also help English as a Second Language students. But also be aware that tutors expect students to come prepared. Students should not only bring their assignments, but also, as the L AC’s website states, “your thinking caps.” The WC and L AC are not places where students are given answers – tutors are working to help students understand troubling subjects so students can move on to more complicated concepts in the long run. “My main advice to students

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Spike your cocktail with knowledge WILL CARON AND K ELSEY A MOS Editor in Chief and News Editor Society today uses it for everything from mourning losses to celebrating life, and in numerous rites of passage. It is a cure-all for us, a magic potion of sorts. It is the most popular drug in the world, one of the most dangerous, and the drug you are most likely to be exposed to in college. It is alcohol. “Implicit in these uses are the hope and promise that alcohol will amplify the good times and help us through the bad ones,” wrote doctors Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder and Wilkie Wilson of the Duke University Medical Center in their book “Buzzed.” Alcohol was probably one of the first drugs humankind experimented with to try to alter consciousness. Breweries dating back 6,000 years have been discovered in Egypt and Iraq.

H OW I T WO R K S Alcohol is a depressant, and more specifically, a sedative hypnotic. At low to moderate doses (1 to 4 ounces per hour), alcohol induces “pleasure and relaxation, [with users] often becoming talkative and socially outgoing,” according to “Buzzed.” Minor impairment of judgment, coordination and fine motor skills may also occur. Alcohol can act as a powerful anti-anxiety agent for some people, can help reduce stress, and (in moderate doses of certain forms, like red wine) may reduce a person’s risk for coronary artery disease. Some studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption can protect against many forms of cancer as well, though a study in women suggests that the proper dosage is an extremely small window, as even slightly too much may actually increase the risk of breast cancer. As alcohol is processed through the body, these feelings sometimes give way to a quiet, withdrawn attitude, prompting drinkers to consume more to keep the initial buzz going. At higher doses (4 to 12 ounces per hour) users become drunk and experience such noticeable symptoms as slurred speech, incoordination, insensitivity to pain, and a loss of inhibitions. At 12 to 16 ounces per hour, voluntary response to stimulation is impaired, and the user may suffer hypothermia, hyperthermia, anesthesia and/or death. “As the dose is increased, more and more parts of the nervous system are slowed down. Very high doses of depressants can cause coma ... still higher doses of these drugs can shut down the most vital centers in the brain, such as the one that controls respiration,” according to Dr. Andrew Weil, author of “From Chocolate to Morphine.” If a drunk person becomes unresponsive to external stimuli, it is a medical emergency and 911 should be called immediately. Alcohol also stimulates the release of dopamine (the chemical in the brain that is responsible for promoting

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Some inexperienced drinkers practice risky drinking habits like becoming intoxicated while on an empty stomach, which allows for a much faster rate of absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. The speed at which the alcohol can enter the brain of a person with an empty stomach can be dangerous if taken to excess, and can result in anything from vomiting to depression of the nervous system. the sensation of pleasure), and therefore has similar effects on behavior as highly addictive drugs such as cocaine and heroine, including an initial feeling of stimulation. The increase, or “rush,” of dopamine occurs only at the onset of drinking, before the sedative effects take over. While the “rush” associated with cocaine and heroine is much more intense and noticeable, the “rush” from alcohol can lead drinkers to consume more of their drug in an attempt to “chase the high.” Alcohol is metabolized by the liver at a rate of approximately one drink per hour. Additional alcohol accumulates in the blood and tissue until it can be processed. If this level becomes too high, alcohol poisoning can occur. Death from alcohol poisoning is uncommon though, as it is much more likely that the user will either vomit, expelling alcohol from the stomach and preventing further absorption, or die from depression of the nervous system ﬁ rst.

L I V I N G SA F E LY A L O N G S I D E A L C O H O L As popular as alcohol is, it can also be one of the most dangerous drugs. Learning to use it safely is therefore doubly important. The recommended levels for moderate drinking are four or fewer drinks for women and ﬁve or fewer drinks for men per night at a rate of one drink per hour. But tolerance

is different for everyone, and factors that affect it range from body size to health conditions. To get a sense of personal tolerance, stick to drinks that you mix yourself or that are labeled, so that you know the alcohol content. If you or your friends do drink, it’s important to know that the bodies of drunk people continue to absorb alcohol even after they pass out. The alcohol level in their blood can become dangerously high even if it wasn’t when they were awake – it is possible for a person with alcohol poisoning to die in his or her sleep. University Health Services Chair Kristen Scholly noted that many students’ first instinct is to put friends to bed and hide the fact that they’ve been drinking. But if you know your friend has had too much, deciding to get help can be a life or death choice. “If you’re on campus, the best thing to do is call Campus Security so they can help make that decision,” said Scholly. “In the big picture of things, err on the conservative side ... who the heck cares [about getting in trouble or medical costs] if you save this person’s life? But the reverse of course would be true, if you held off and didn’t call and someone dies ... that would be much harder to live with.” Additionally, some drunk people may vomit in their See Alcohol awareness, next page

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Drunk driving is one of the most apparent and immediately hazardous dangers of drinking. Drunk-driving fatalities accounted for 32 percent of all trafﬁc deaths last year, according to the National Highway Trafﬁ c Safety Administration’s 2010 data. Knowing one’s limit will help, but remember that in any state, any driver with a blood-alcohol concentration at or over .08 percent is deemed intoxicated by the law. If you are under the age of 21, all states also carry a “Zero-Tolerance” law, which penalizes any minor operating a vehicle at or above .02 percent blood-alcohol content. Failure to submit to chemical testing via breathalyzer results in a mandatory suspension of your driver’s license in the state of Hawai‘i, though that may be preferable to documented evidence of an illegal blood-alcohol content, which can be

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Once you become intoxicated it is much more difficult to exercise restraint, so limit your drinks by sticking to a set amount of spending money. used in court. The only smart thing to do is use a designated driver, taxi or bus to make it home safely.

H E A LT H I S S U E S Hangovers are a result of the toxic effect alcohol has on the body. Alcohol is a diuretic, and causes the body to lose water, resulting in uncomfortable dehydration marked by symptoms such as headache, weakness, shakiness, irritability, depression and an inability to concentrate or think. According to Scholly, the best cure for a hangover is prevention. She said, “Space your drinks, limit your amount of drinks, eat while you’re drinking, and drink lots of water.” Alcohol depresses certain areas of the brain very well, resulting in the consistent compromising of five areas of mental functioning, including new memory formation, abstract thinking, problem solving, attention and concentration, and perception of emotion. According to “Buzzed,” “70 percent of people who seek treatment for alcohol-related problems suffer significant impairment of these abilities.” This means that even while sober, chronic drinkers have trouble recalling information that has been newly formed, have trouble organizing information based on abstract concepts, have trouble switching between different

modes of thinking (essential for problem solving), are extremely dangerous behind the wheel of a vehicle due to a lack of concentration, and have extreme difﬁculties in social relationships due to a failure to correctly interpret emotional signs from others. These deﬁcits will partially recover after about a month of abstinence, but can never fully be regained, to the best of our knowledge. One last danger is addiction. Dependence on alcohol is one of the most dangerous forms of addiction in the drug world, and the cravings reported by alcoholics and recovering alcoholics are infamous. Some of the warning signs of an overdependence on alcohol for students are drops in GPA, drinking with increased frequency, depression, feeling physically unwell, and getting sick more often. Before getting heavily involved with this, the most common of drugs, these hazards should be carefully considered. “Our culture is so focused on alcohol use and we kind of glorify alcohol use without necessarily talking about the other side which is the consequences of drinking too much ... we don’t necessarliy give the full picture,” said Scholly. “If you’re choosing to drink – and not all college students do – know your tolerance and drink in moderation.”

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My oh my, it’s MyUH DAVIN AOYAGI Opinions Editor For new students, navigating the online resources offered by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa may prove to be a herculean task. But by learning the basics behind MyUH and Laulima, new students will be able to cover the necessities of registering for classes, checking their ﬁ nancial aid packages, and navigating resources for their classes.

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MyUH is arguably the most important website for a student’s collegiate track, as it contains services ranging from viewing grades to checking one’s class standing. More importantly, MyUH serves as the site to add and drop classes, and to check one’s ﬁnancial aid offers.

AC C E S S I N G MY U H H OM E PAG E To access the MyUH homepage, go to http://myuh.hawaii. edu. After entering your user ID and password, you’ll be taken to the main homepage. On the left side of the homepage, students may observe a banner with links running vertically down.

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On the left banner, students should click the link “Check Class Availability.” This will allow students to see the number of seats open for a desired class. When accessing a class availability list, each class will have a data row similar to this:

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The MyUH portal allows students to quickly and easily access their grades, financial aid packages, registration timetable and other academic information. This lists, in order from left to right, the requirement fulﬁlled, the course registration number, or CRN, the class title, section number, class description, number of credits fulﬁlled, the professor for the class, the number of seats avilable, when the class will be held, what room the class will be held in, and the dates that class will be held. New students should note that TR indicates a class that is held on Tuesday and Thursday. They should also make sure to plan their schedules carefully, and

avoid scheduling ﬁve minute passing times between classrooms that are far apart from one another.

REGISTER FOR CLASSES After checking the availability of potential classes, students should write down the CRNs for use when registering for classes. To register, click on “Add/Drop Courses” on the MyUH homepage. From there, you should be able to select the term and register for classes by entering the correct CRN. Students interested in check-

ing what date they may begin registering for classes can click on the “Check Registration Status” link on the homepage.

FINANCIAL AID After registering for classes, students can check out their award package by clicking on the “Financial Aid” link on the MyUH homepage. After being directed to the “Financial Aid” banner, students can click on “My Award Information” to see their ﬁnancial aid package for the upcoming year.

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After registering for classes, students can go to http:// laulima.hawaii.edu to view any resources that are posted by professors for that class. The materials that are posted and the resources available on Laulima vary depending on how tech-savvy the professor is. The options range from having a syllabus on Laulima to having a place where students can view their grades throughout the semester and can submit assignments.

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A L C O H O L MY MY T H BU S T I N G 1) People P l with ith h higher i h ffatt or muscle l concentrations will “hold their booze better.” Verdict: True The extra fat and muscle in these body types aid in the absorption of alcohol. People with this body type will register a lower blood-alcohol level than a smaller person who drank the same amount. The extra weight will also slow the elimination of alcohol however, causing a heavy person to stay drunk longer than his skinnier friend. 2) Drinking kills brain cells. Verdict: False. It is highly unlikely that you could drink enough alcohol in one sitting to directly kill brain cells. That being said, researchers who use animal testing to determine what regions of the brain are affected by alcohol discovered that chronic, repeated drinking damages (and sometimes kills) cells in

certain regions of the brain. 3) Everyone drinks excessively in college, and if you don’t, you will be socially disadvantaged. Verdict: False. According to Scholly, a common misconception is that everybody on a college campus drinks. In reality, 25 percent of college students across the nation don’t drink. And of those who do, the majority drink moderately. Even though older friends and the media may imply that everyone drinks to crazy excess, the numbers show that most students choose to be cool and collected when they drink. 4) Drinking warms you up. Verdict: False. When drinking, there is an increase in the flow of blood to the skin, which causes more heat to radiate from the body and is also responsible for the ruddy hue in the faces of

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some drunkards. However, inner body temperature drops as alcohol con constricts blood flow and slows the heartrate. People who dress inadequately for cold weather and then drink will more easily develop hypothermia. 5) Drinkers can safely consume more alcohol than non-drinkers. Verdict: False. This may depend on what you mean by safely. Alcohol tolerance develops quickly, and people who drink frequently can metabolize alcohol much more quickly than non-drinkers can, explaining also why it takes more drinks to get a drinker drunk. At the extreme, alcoholics can survive doses of alcohol that would easily be fatal for non-drinkers. However, this does not mean that they are consuming alcohol “safely.” The effects on memory, motor skills, the liver, brain and the rest of the body still occur in alcoholics, and are actually likely to be worse.

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6) Drinking helps you out in bed. Verdict: False While it’s true that alcohol can increase sexual desire, remove inhibitions, and calm nerves, its depression of the nervous system mostly contributes to a diminshed sexual ability. For men, in particular, most of alcohol’s effects on sexual prowess are very negative – there’s a reason the term “brewer’s droop” was invented. According to “Buzzed,” “As many as 40 to 90 percent of chronic male drinkers report reduced sex drive,” which means alcohol’s negative effects on sexual performance may extend beyond temporary impairment. “Chronic drinkers show reduced capacity for penile erection, decreased semen production, and decreased sperm counts. In fact, in alcoholic men, the testes may actually shrink,” the book continues, something of which beer commercials neglect to inform us.

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Bringing or buying too many possessions may lead to clutter that can cramp your lifestyle; be selective and toss your trash to save space for important items. will Hawai‘i offers a student discount of 20 percent off regularly priced-items on Thursdays and Sundays when you show your validated student ID.

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Dorm bulletin boards are a perfect place to display posters or photos that remind you of home; try dressing up drab brown backgrounds with construction paper that matches your bedding. ELLISE A K AZAWA Managing Editor The university gives students a wide latitude in decorating their dorms, so students are (mostly) free to appoint their new living spaces as they choose. Here are a few tips to keep in mind while you settle into your new home. Before embarking on any shopping trips or buying questionable items, be sure to check the university’s list of items prohibited in dormitories.

D O : Make the space yours. You’ll

be studying, sleeping and socializing in this small space for the coming academic year, so give it a personal feel with small, meaningful items from home. An inexpensive and fun way to show off your favorite memories is to enlarge photos to enormous sizes – think 8 x 10 and 16 x 20. Afﬁ x them to walls with easy-to-remove sticky tack.

D O N ʼ T : Buy too much stuff. Big-box stores are fully stocked with items you need – and many more you don’t. It’s tempting to buy fun, interesting and useless things that your parents would

never have permitted under their roof, but don’t overload on needless dorm accessories. Papasan and bean bag chairs can add life to an otherwise plain room, but you don’t need both plus an indoor hammock, plastic picnic chairs and an inflatable kangaroo. Remember, at the end of each academic year you have to pack up – and store – all of your stuff.

D O : Check out thrift stores. Thrift stores have a lot of interesting decorative and household items that students might not ﬁ nd in traditional retail outlets. Good-

your room. Student Housing Services’ list of contraband items is relatively short and based on common sense. It’s unlikely that most students arrive on campus with an arsenal of firecrackers, slingshots and machetes. There are, however, more innocuous items on the list such as candles and barbecue grills. Additionally, pets (excluding fish) are prohibited. Everyone has heard about someone’s college floormate who kept a cat hidden under her bed or raised turtles in the apartment bathtub, but these are bad ideas. Not only is this unfair to the pet, but animals can quickly transmit bacteria, allergens and diseases to a large dorm community.

D O : Have fun. You have plenty of time for a perfectly decorated

bedroom with matching furniture in your post-collegiate life. So go ahead, decorate your room in that psychedelic, neon color scheme you’ve always dreamed about, or put up a bunch of tacky posters of kittens romping in a ﬁeld.

D O N ʼ T : Bring a lot of expensive

electronics. Many students arrive on college campuses with ﬂ atscreen televisions, video game consoles and other impressive pieces of technological hardware. While these are sure to be conversation starters and make your room the center of ﬂ oor activity, it also exposes you to damage and theft. All it takes is one drunken friend to spill a drink on your Kinect or someone’s friend’s lab partner to crash into the TV, and your stuff is ruined.

For a full list of suggested items to purchase for your dorm room, as well as prohibited items, visit w w w.m a n o a . h aw a ii .e d u/ h o u s ing/movein/stuff.

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Surviving Mānoa Move-In NICK WEBSTER Staff Writer

Moving into the dorms marks a significant milestone in many college students’ lives. It is the fi rst time many have truly been on their own without parental supervision, providing them with freedom and personal responsibility. With so much looming ahead, the momentous day can be a very stressful one. We’ve provided tips from University of Hawai‘i Mānoa students who survived their fi rst day so you can make your move into the dorms a successful one. Junior Jaymeson Hammonds advised, “Pack as light as possible – move-in day can be very frustrating.” While it may seem

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Bring your most important possesions, but leave non-essentials at home. like every possession is essential, only bring what you truly need. Students accumulate a

multitude of goods over a college career, and are often faced with the dilemma of what to do with

these items during breaks and after graduation. It is important to remember that the less you have to take up to your room, the less time it will take to move in. Because of the time it can take, it never hurts to show up early. “I wish I moved in earlier, it is very time consuming and tiring,” said senior Bruno Radmilovic. However, if you do show up to campus with a carload of stuff, don’t worry. If you arrive during your assigned move-in time slot for your building, student volunteers will be there to help you move all of your belongings into your room. “I had a lot of stuff, so the volunteers helped me get it up to my room,” said Radmilovic.

It is equally important to remember that move-in day is a social event. Many lasting friendships are formed on the ﬁ rst day; after getting your belongings in place, take the time to introduce yourself to your neighbors. And don’t be afraid to assist others. “That’s actually how I met my girlfriend,” said Hammonds. Lastly, take the time to get to know your roommate. “When everything is moved in and in place, it wouldn’t hurt to share a few words with your roommate,” said Hammonds. You’ll be spending a lot of time with them for at least the next semester. Hammonds advised, “It’s a good time to discuss interests, and expectations throughout the year.”

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Parking at UHM can be expensive even if you obtain a permit, but there are alternatives that can save you money. Instead of buying a car, moped or motorcycle, buy a bike. It is free to park at any bike rack on campus. Biking is a great way to get around campus, and can be an invigorating way to travel around the island. If you must commute by car and are unable to buy an on-campus parking permit, Elite Parking Services (located beside Puck’s Alley near Varsity Place and University Avenue) has specialized student rates available. Their phone number is 808-734-7559.

#4: Violators of UHM parking regulations are subject to a ﬁ ne and removal or immobilization of their motor vehicle at the owner’s expense, as well as the possibility of further disciplinary action. Follow the rules so you won’t have to worry.

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JAYMESON H AMMONDS Contributing Writer While at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, one of the services offered by the school that you may need to use is campus parking. Parking at UH Mānoa can be frustrating, unless you follow the rules and regulations, available online at www.hawaii.edu/parking/regulations.

I M P O R TA N T RU L E S A N D R E G U L AT I O N S #1: All parking rules on campus are in effect 24 hours a day. This means times when classes are not in session, including morning and night, so always be on the lookout. #2: All vehicles parking on university property must have either a valid UHM parking permit or cash entry fee ticket receipt. Do not assume you might get away without having a permit, especially with a moped or scooter. You’ll likely receive an expensive citation, so it’s worth it to get a permit in advance. #3: UH is not responsible or liable for ﬁ re or theft damages to motor vehicles or contents. If something happens to your automotive property, you are on your own. Most places on and nearby campus are safe to park. However, theft and other crimes do occur, so don’t leave valuables in your car and be safe.

#5: All persons operating a motor vehicle on UHM property are required to comply with the city of Honolulu trafﬁ c code as well as all UHM parking regulations. Although it may seem as though there are many rules and regulations, they are pretty simple to follow. If you have an automobile or a moped, buy a permit, park in permitted areas, and drive safely with others on campus.

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Let’s face it: most of us have grade point averages that are, well, average. But we all know that despite college being a fun experience, school generally comes down to grades. You pass a class, and you move one step closer to graduation. You fail a class, and you’ve pretty much wasted your money and time. So how do you maintain your GPA and stay motivated to perform well in classes until graduation? Some current and former UH students shared their advice. “First and foremost, do your research on the professors,” said Gabriel Yanagihara, a UH Mānoa graduate. “Find out which ones are good at what they do and who can keep class interesting.” Professors have a lot of power over your GPA. Make sure you do your research prior to registration by asking your friends, or looking up potential teachers on ratemyprofessors.com. Don’t forget that you can ask other professors, too. They may be surprisingly honest with you, especially if you have a good reputation as a student. Chaslee Ikawa, a senior, said she believes a good GPA is maintained through good study habits. “It can be easy to procrastinate, but my advice would be to not. At the time it sucks, but when you get the outcome you wanted, it makes you feel accomplished.” Some of us do work better under pressure, and it’s unrealistic to assume we will all go through college with essays completed two weeks ahead of time.

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Priscilla Stafford, a UH Mānoa graduate, recommended that even if you procrastinate, “Always keep to deadlines. ... The worst thing you can be is unprepared. That’s when the low grades start to hit.” All three of these students agreed that “self-motivation” and “personal pride” are keys to maintaining a high GPA. Depending on your personality, motivation as a freshman to get good grades may be nonexistent, but once you reach senior year, you may change your mind. Both Stafford and Ikawa said they noticed that their priorities altered because they knew what they wanted and how to achieve their goals. “My classes had more meaning to me,” said Stafford. “So I enjoyed [them] more, and [they were] not much of a ‘burden’ compared to English, or math classes that you [may not] enjoy.” For Ikawa, it was the motivation to leave school without regret. “When you get closer to the end of your college education, you start to realize that this is it ... it’s basically now or never. So it motivated me to do the best I can and be all I can be. I wanted to make it a memory that I could ref lect back on and be proud of myself.” In the working world, your future job may or may not depend on your grades, but a 3.8 is always impressive on your résumé. If you want the option of grad school, a high GPA is essential. Scholarships usually require a 3.5 or higher. So no matter how far into your college journey you are, ﬁnd a way to stay motivated. Look for study buddies, write down future goals, and set up study plans or a reward system; ﬁgure out what works for you. It’s about thinking ahead, and it’s all up to you.

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Open doors promote new friendships NICK WEBSTER Staff Writer Open doors signif y warmth, hospitality and a sense of community. Making friends is one of the primar y reasons students choose to live on campus rather than getting their own places, and allowing other students into your room will allow you to experience what community living is about, and can help you meet new people. These students shared their experiences of dorm life. Open doors were a part of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa senior Erin Weiman’s experience in Johnson Hall in fall 2008, which was then occupied by freshmen. “I lived in Johnson Hall B.

It was such a chill environment, everybody got along. I made friends with so many people my first week there. Because there were not as many people in the dorm and there were only three f loors, ever ybody knew ever ybody. So whether I was having a good day or bad day, people would always be there to join me,” she said. Senior Austin Hartvigsen said he also appreciated the open door policy. “I lived in the Hale Aloha towers. My tower was freshmen only and everyone was right next to each other, so it was easy to go and hang out with other students. I left my door open whenever I was in the room. Most people I knew left their

doors open or unlocked when they were in their rooms.” L eaving your door open is not the only way to start friendships. There are other ways to meet people, often through friends and their friends, leading to a constantly growing network. You might even meet them in places you would not typically expect. “Most of my friends were from my dorm and met each other through mutual friends, roommates, or the community restrooms. Tr y and find people that have mutual interests,” said Hartvigsen. A senior, Genevieve Bradley, also gave her advice. “Meet everyone you possibly can in the ﬁrst couple weeks. The more people you

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Leaving your dorm door open allows you to meet people and make new friends. meet early on, the easier time you have making lots of friends.” Remember to be open and inviting whenever you meet people in your dorms. They may

be your new best friends, classmates, or simply casual acquaintances, but they will all play a role in your college life. So try leaving that door open.

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Securing your virtualized space PATRICK TR AN Web Editor

Having little to no security on your computer can come with a price. But a simple security system for your computer can cost nothing at all. For a college student, there’s no need to pay for enterprise-level security products when a free product and cautionary action will suffice. By following this guide and its tips, you will hopefully be able to secure your computer as I have. From a basic to advanced level, these tips can go a long way.

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It’s not diffi cult for a user to get set up with the basic security programs. The purpose of an antivirus is to prevent users from getting a computer virus in the fi rst place. A fi rewall will prevent intrusions into your computer and will keep your personal data safe. Having neither of these leaves your computer open for attacks that you might not even know about. Microsoft Security Essentials: The one program I’d recommend for all Windows

users is Microsoft Security Essentials. Why MSE? For one, Microsoft developed it. It’s fast, won’t slow down your computer while it’s running, and will show far less false positives when compared to other solutions out there. On top of that, it’s free, and it’s extremely simple to use. It will do everything the user needs, from active scanning to a quick scan, or even a full scan of the entire hard drive. AVG or Avast!: If, for some reason, you don’t wish to use MSE, two other free alternatives are available. AVG and Avast! are veterans in the free antivirus market. Windows Firewall: If you’re running Windows 7 or Vista, then this should be all you need. Zone Alarm: Zone Alarm has been around for over a decade now. If you feel unsafe about Microsoft protecting your computer, then this third-party program should do the job.

A D D I T I O N A L P R E C AU T I O N S The basics should serve you ﬁ ne, but if you want more security, then there are some extra steps you can take. They may

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require you to take action more often, but in the long run it’ll keep your computer safe and clean. Malwarebytes: Having an extra scanner won’t hurt, especially since it’s just a manual scanner. Whatever your antivirus program doesn’t pick up, Malwarebytes will. Spybot Search & Destroy: I personally use this not as a scanner, but for its immunization properties. Immunization effectively blocks malicious websites from loading. A similar program is Spyware Blaster. HT TPS Everywhere (Firefox only): Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure provides a secure connection between your computer and the server. Using this add-on enables HT TPS whenever possible on sites that support it, preventing malicious users from snooping in on your connections. Adblock Plus (Firefox & Google Chrome): Some ads may contain links to pages that contain spyware, and some are just plain annoying. Downloading Adblock and subscribing to one of many lists will block nearly all ads you see on sites, and you’ll no longer have to worr y about those f lashing banners. However,

I’d recommend whitelisting websites that you frequent, as some sites get their revenue from advertisements. Web of Trust: Web of Trust can be installed on nearly all browsers. This add-on simply gives you a brief rundown of the security on each site you visit: whether or not it ’s trustworthy, a reliable vendor, or even safe for children. It ’ll help you out a lot when you’re searching for new sites to lurk around, or if some one sends you a link and you’re unsure of its reliability.

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Don’t use the same password for every site. Otherwise, an incident such as the Sony networking hacks may compromise your PayPal account. Use strong passwords. Don’t use anything like “Password” or “123456” or “Princess,” or anything found in the dictionary. Using capitalization and special characters can exponentially increase the amount of time it takes to brute hack an account. Be aware of what you’re downloading. Some files you download may not be as they appear.

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The foundations of campus involvement At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, there are six chartered student organizations, or CSOs, on campus to enrich the student experience. CSOs are funded primarily through student fees, so it is in every student’s best interest to take advantage of their services. Below are proﬁ les of the six organizations, with information on what they do, how they help new students, and how you can get involved.

A S S O C I AT E D S T U D E N T S O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F H AWA I ʻ I As the undergraduate student government, ASUH represents all full-time, classified undergraduate students at UHM. The organization serves students by advocating on their behalf in issues involving the administration and government offi cials. “ASUH gives students an outlet to play a larger role in shaping their university experience by getting their voices heard. It allows students the opportunity to help enhance their campus community by addressing the needs of the student body,” said William S. Richardson School of Law student and former ASUH President Andrew Itsuno. ASUH also helps students by awarding scholarships and providing partial funding for many student-run registered independent organizations. Elections are held every semester, and all those interested are encouraged to run for office. A large number of ASUH members the past school year were new students. “Last year about 40 students were involved in ASUH. About 10 people were freshmen, and about five students were transfers,” said Itsuno.

CAMPUS CENTER BOARD CCB is composed of students who make decisions regarding UHM’s student center, the Campus Center complex. Several committees set policies on various programs, services and facilities.

“New students ents are able to ﬁ nd these services as a way ay to o hang out and to begin interactions forr a smooth s transition into college. They can an hone ho one their skills or make new ones through Leisure Center prough the t grams or the recreation recre eation board activities,” said CCB President dent Michael Magaoay. One of those se committees co ommittees is the Activities Council. This his organization orrganization serves UHM by scheduling eventss for student enjoyment, including free concerts, conceerts, movie screenings, and study sessions ons at a Campus Center. At the end of each spring semester, ng se emester, the council puts on the annual Alohaa Bash. Past performers at the concert include inclu ude reggae artists Pepper, Iration and nd Katchaﬁ re.

B OA R D O F P U B L I C AT I O N S The BOP pub pubblishes both the stude student ent newspaper you are currently reading, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, and thee student stud dent literary journal, Hawai‘i wai‘i Review. R “The BOP acts as a catalyst for students dentss to self-actualize, as well w as inform themselves emsellves and the community. unity.. Especially for new students, stud dents, the BOP programs ms provide provide unique opportunities tunitiies to familiarize themselves mselvves with various campuss com communities, mmunities, and open doorss to bigger b challenges,” said Dono Donovan ovan Colleps, last year’s Hawai‘i ai‘i Review Re eview editor in chief. These publications licat ions provide students with the opportunity opp ortunity to gain realworld experience nce in i journalism, literary writing, advertising, tising g, photography, circulation, production tion and business. There are also opportunities tunitties for students on the board that oversees ersee es the publications, as nine of the 14 members memb bers are students.

B ROA D C A S T CCOMMU O MU N I C AT I O N OM AU A UTHORITY The BCA oversees the campus radio station, KTUH, and the Filmmakers Institute of Learning at Mānoa, also known as FILM. The organizations provide students with unique audio and visual entertainment, respectively “KTUH is different from other local stations because it’s the antithesis of the overplayed, repetitive grind of commercial radio,” said graduate student and former KTUH general manager Wayne Liou. “KTUH offers students an insight and experience into the radio business. See CSO, page 25

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Intramurals and athletics JEREMY NIT TA Contributing Writer

For incoming freshmen, college may seem like an intimidating experience. The anticipation of stressful, time-consuming classes loom ahead, and many may fear they will not have time for an active lifestyle. Others may worry that they won’t be able to socialize and make friends while in college. Fortunately, Student Recreational Services at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa offers a wide variety of activities for anyone looking to eliminate these anxieties.

I N T R A MU R A L S P O R T S Intramural sports involve team activities. UH Mānoa offers basketball, flag football, kickball, tennis and volleyball during the fall semester, and dodgeball, soccer, softball and volleyball during the spring semester. “We try to offer a wide variety of activities,” said Lloyd Hisaka, director of intramural sports. “If we were interested in having high participation rates, we would run more of the big sports like basketball and soccer. But if someone isn’t interested

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in those sports, then they won’t want to participate. We try to do activities that interest people besides the general population.” Intramural sports are not extremely competitive, so most sports are not separated by skill level or gender, and men and women play on the same teams. However, there are certain leagues that are speciﬁcally co-ed and have rules that require a certain amount of males and females on a team. To apply for a team, students can go to imleagues.com and click on the UH Mānoa school page. Students can see the upcoming sports available, and can sign up as a team or as an individual that can be picked up by another team. Student Recreational Services also has a solution for students unable to commit to a team every week. The University of Hawai‘i’s Recreation Board offers activities for students almost every Friday night. Activities range from Wii bowling and table tennis to indoor soccer and dodgeball. “Students can commit to once a week rather than an entire intramural season, which could be around ﬁve weeks,” Hisaka explained. “They won’t hurt a whole team if they can’t make it, they just won’t play that week.”

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F I T N E S S C E N T E R A N D AT H L E T I C COMPLEXES UH Mānoa also allows students to use several athletic facilities around campus. The Fitness Center, open every day of the week, is located under the Stan Sheriff Center ticket ofﬁce. It has treadmills and elliptical machines, as well as free weights and cable weights. In order to use the ﬁtness center, students need to have a validated UH Mānoa ID, a workout towel, and appropriate clothing. Ot her ava ilable facil ites a re Gy m 2 , wherest udents ca n play basket-

FITNESS CENTER HOURS Monday, Wednesday 6-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 6-10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ba l l, t he t rack at T.C. Chi ng A t hlet ics Complex , a nd t he Duke K a ha na mok u Aquat ic Complex pool.

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Experience college life with a club DAVIN AOYAGI Opinions Editor

For new students, the collegiate experience may not be deďŹ ned by classes, but by meeting like-minded students, being inducted into an honorary society, or working with a service-oriented club. The University of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i at MÄ noa has over 200 diverse Registered Independent Organizations, all uniďŹ ed by the common objective of enhancing a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. These are just a few of the many clubs that are worthy of mention. We wish we could include them all.

GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY

Golden Key recognizes outstanding sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who meet the required 3.7 cumulative GPA requirement. The UH MÄ noa chapter has around 400 members. In addition to providing a network for accomplished students,

the UHM Golden Key chapter holds a wide range of events throughout the year. In response to an email inquiry, chapter president Reid Kiyabu said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the last school year, [2010-11] we held over 70 events including community service, socials, donation drives, fundraisers and general meetings. ... Next spring weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be hosting a Regional Summit, which will be open to all members of Golden Key, including those from UH MÄ noa. The last Regional Summit in Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i was 10 years ago!â&#x20AC;?

K A P PA S I GM A Kappa Sigma is the largest Greek organization at UH MÄ noa, with over 40 active members. The fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four pillars are fellowship, leadership, scholarship and service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We use these values to position our members for success during their collegiate careers and throughout their lives,â&#x20AC;? said Matthew Bolusan, president of the UHM chapter. When asked about what makes

the local Kappa Sigma chapter unique, Bolusan replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our chapter has something for everyone. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the most diverse chapter of Kappa Sigma in the world. As a result, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a chance to meet people with a wide range of experiences and interests. Many are heavily involved on campus and in the community.â&#x20AC;?

N AT I O N A L O RGA N I Z AT I O N F O R WOM E N AT U H M A N OA NOW is a socially active organization that promotes a focus on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues faced both on campus and in the community. It currently has an active base of 20 -30 members. When asked about what makes the UHM chapter of NOW unique, president Hadas Zachor replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To the best of my knowledge, we are the only ... women-focused group on campus, and we are one of a few groups who focus on social justice and activism. ... Next semester, we will be holding an event called Take Back the Night,

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PRE - ME D IC AL A S SOC IAT I ON With over 90 members, PMA is the largest health-related R IO on campus. According to Justin Tao, president of PMA, â&#x20AC;&#x153; The Pre-Medical Association is a student-run organization that strives to expose students to various fields of medicine. PMA provides members with volunteer opportunities at community service events, [helps them] gain medical knowledge through medical education events, and allows them to meet other students with similar interests at socials. Members also have the opportunity to network with health professionals in the community.â&#x20AC;?

D E BAT E A N D F O R E N S I C S SOCIETY DFS offers students the opportunity to enhance their ability to present arguments in a skilled and precise manner. The UHM DFS chapter is remarkable for having

competed in locations around the world, including Yale, Oxford, Turkey and Botswana. When asked about what makes DFS unique, team captain Eliot St. John said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;[students can] be part of a centuries-old intellectual tradition while helping to build a new tradition of debate here at UH MÄ noa.â&#x20AC;?

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In addition to asking for information on their RIOs, Ka Leo asked RIO leaders to provide advice for new students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get off to a good start! Study hard, but make the most out of your college experience by getting involved, meeting lots of new people, and participating in all that MÄ noa has to offer,â&#x20AC;? said Kiyabu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get involved! We, as people, were made to connect. These connections can turn into bonds that last a lifetime and contribute to your future. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love it if you started with us,â&#x20AC;? advised Bolusan. A piece of advice to fresh(wo)men: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get involved in different things on and off campus; you never know where it might lead you,â&#x20AC;? said Zachor.

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Serving on the board of a chartered student organization allows students to gain resume-building experience.

Since the station is student run, you can get experience with working with record labels, promoters, and even bands, and also get an opportunity to expand your musical knowledge,” said Liou. FILM offers students the ability to experiment with a medium of visual expression, and the opportunity to learn production skills. Members’ works are often showcased for large audiences, to provide exposure for the filmmakers.

G R A D UAT E S T U D E N T O RGA N I Z AT I O N As the graduate-student governing body, the GSO serves UHM’s over 5,000 graduate stu-

dents. The organization’s main emphasis is fostering research projects among its master’s and Ph.D. students. Through its grants and awards programs, GSO gives out tens of thousands of dollars every year to selected graduate students.

S T U D E N T AC T I V I T Y A N D P RO G R A M F E E B OA R D SA PFB makes recommendations to the vice chancellor for student affairs regarding the use of the funds from the student activity and program fee. Joining SA PFB is another great opportunity for students to serve on a board, and also offers opportunities for students in R IOs to gain funding.

“ S A PF B of fers invaluable insight into campus li fe and ext racur r iculars by allow ing you to see what t y pes of pro grams di f ferent R IOs are putt ing on,” sa id for mer S A PF B cha ir L iana Kobayashi. “From professional networking opportunities to cultural per formances, from exploring the environment lo cally to sending UH student representatives to national conferences, many R IOs apply for f unding for their creative and original projects. T hrough SA PFB, students can become familiar with resources on campus and discover many pro grams that are of ten hard to hear of other wise,” she added.

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O‘ahu’s best beaches A NGEL RUSSELL AND JEREMY NIT TA Staff Reporter and Contributing Writer One of the many perks of being University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa students is being surrounded by great beaches. For many students new to the island, visiting some of the famous beaches is a must. With so many to choose from, how do you know at which one to spend your weekend?

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If you’re looking for clean sand, free snorkeling or adrenaline-ﬁ lled adventure, Waimea Bay along the North Shore is a popular destination. Local surfer Brenda Yun, who writes travel blog “Surf EatSleep,” recommended visiting Waimea in the summer and fall. “When the surf ’s up in the winter months, often 10 to 30 plus feet, this becomes a popular surf spot.. But, B ut ut,, during the summer time it’s completely opposite with wi th h quiet and gentle waves and great snorkeling,” she said. said sa d. Not only is this a beach for relaxing and snorkelo rk rkel eling, it is well known for cliff jumping. On a typicall da day, y, you’ll see many people on a large rock that protrudes ru u de d s into the bay, ready for the jump.

offshore) which takes about 20 -25 minutes.” This beach is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the smoothness of the soft sand and waves.

K A H A N A BAY Johnson described Kahana Bay as “one of the places you just drive by on the way to the North Shore.” But he said the bay is deﬁ nitely worth the stop. Located at the mouth of the Kahana River, Kahana Bay is a popular place for kay aking and swimming. The bay’s lagoon is near the end of the river, and there are many trees to shelter visitors from the bright Hawaiian sun. Hanging from one of the trees is a rope swing, which some will use to launch themselves into the water. Visitors can also kayak up the river, which is roughly a 15-20 minute trip.

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Moku‘auia Island, located off the coast of Lanikai a i and an nd Kailua Beaches, has been called “the gem of Kailua Bay” B aay y” by some tourist websites. Despite that, it is secluded d aand nd n d private, as well as easy to access. “You can swim or kayak out to the island,” said Andy A nd ndy y Johnson, UHM’s sailing coach and Leisure Center direci re e c-tor. “When it’s low tide, you can even wade out there.” e..” e.” The island has a small, crescent-shaped beach on n the t he th southern side of the island, which is often deserted, d , ass very few people venture out to the island. It is also a bird bii rd b d sanctuary. Visitors can explore, swim, surf and hike. However, eve e r, r, pets are not allowed on the island.

L A N I K A I B E AC H It is impossible to write a list about the best beacha ch ch-es in O‘ahu without including one its most famous: LanL an anikai. According to National Geographic, Lanikai Beach e ac a h has long been named as one of the world’s top 10 m most ost os ost beautiful beaches. What makes this beach so special? c ial? iaa l? l? Austin Webb, an area resident, said, “Lanikai Beach c h is one of the best beaches here in O‘ahu because it’s very v err y quiet and not overcrowded, with very calm waves and an d incredibly soft sand. One of my favorite things to o do do at this beach is to kayak to the Mokuluas (the islands an n ds ds

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trees is a rope swing, which some use to launch themselves into the water. Visitors can also kayak up the river, which is roughly a 15-20 minute trip.

SA N DY B E AC H Are you an experienced bodysurfer or body boarder? Sandy Beach is a popular spot for the big waves, and draws many locals and college students on the weekends. Even President Barack Obama has been spotted body surfing Sandy’s waves. Although this is a popular spot for bodysurfers, it is highly recommended for experienced swimmers only. “The attraction is the power of the wave,” said Clyde Hodges in a story by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. “When I think I’ve got it all together and want to experience powerlessness, I come here.” If you are not an experienced swimmer or bodysurfer, this beach is a nice spot to sunbathe and relax with your friends since most tourists don’t make their way out here.

K A I M A N A B E AC H Not all of us have access to transportation to get too far off beaches. So what is your option that’s close to campus, yet not as crowded as Waikīkī? At the end of Waikīkī is a less-populated beach called Kaimana, known officially as Sans Souci Beach. Nick James, a student at UH, rides his moped there from his apartment, which is located a few minutes from campus. “I like this beach because it’s very close to my apartment and has fewer tourists than Waikīkī. It is also a good spot for snorkeling – I once saw a sea turtle there,” he said.

A L A MOA N A B E AC H PA R K A la Moana Beach Park is perfect for its location because it is close to campus and is easily accessible by bus or bicycle. A la Moana also offers a picnic and BBQ area for the perfect day at the beach. Tyrell Ma‘ae, a resident, born and raised on O‘ahu and a UH student said, “ This is my favorite beach on this side of town. I like the fact I can BBQ with my friends and it ’s an easy place to have everyone meet up at.” The waves at A la Moana are usually always calm and it is protected by an outer reef. This beach is a favorite for the atmosphere and proximity to campus.

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Surf and sand are not the only ways to experience Hawai‘i. Hiking is an excellent way for newcomers and locals alike to get to know O‘ahu. Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, Honolulu alone has dozens of trails ready for exploring. If you want to start off with an experienced guide, the Leisure Center has several group hikes planned for the fall semester. Assistant Director of Recreation Services Andy Johnson encouraged students to join in, saying, “Hiking gets you off the beaten track and into nature.” But for independent spirits who want to strike out on their own, there are plenty of resources online and in hiking books that can be used to plan trips. Just follow the recommended safety tips and take a few of your friends. The options are near endless. David Chatsuthiphan, a photographer who documents his hikes on UnrealHawaii. com, gave this piece of advice, “If you’re new to hiking, the best place to start exploring is the area between ‘Āina Haina and Hawai‘i Kai. ... Each of those ridges have novice-friendly hikes with amazing views at the end. It will get you hooked.” On the other hand, O‘ahu trails and access specialist Aaron Lowe pointed out that “close to UH you have the entire Honolulu Mauka Trail system.” To get you started, Ka Leo has compiled a list of trails based on web research and recommendations from Johnson, Chatsuthiphan and Lowe.

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0.8 miles, easy A short, easy walk, Mānoa Falls is doable for even the meekest of beginners. It ends at a waterfall that is scenic but not suitable for swimming, as landslides have occurred. To the left of the viewing area is ‘Aihualama Trail, which continues up the ridge but is not recommended for beginners.

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In nearby Makiki, just a short walk toward the mountains on Makiki Street and then Makiki Heights Drive, you’ll ﬁnd the entrance to the Makiki Valley Loop Trail. This actually consists of three different trails called Maunalaha, Makiki Valley Trail and Kanealole. Doing the loop is pleasant in either direction and takes one to two hours, depending on how fast you go and whether you stop to read the signs and displays about the Makiki Valley watershed. But branching off from the loop is a web that connects to other trails in Mānoa and Nu‘uanu. If you download a map from Nā Ala Hele and research beforehand, the Honolulu Mauka Trail System has many quality hiking experiences to offer.

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2.4 miles, medium Located at the top of St. Louis Drive, this hike is a workout. It has great views of Mānoa Valley to the left and Pālolo Valley to the right, as well as of the Ko‘olau mountains and Honolulu. At the end you’ll encounter Kolowalu Trail, also known as Mt. Olympus, which Nā Ala Hele advises you do not continue on, as it is a restricted watershed area.

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3.7 miles, medium A round trip of about seven miles, Lanipō can be grueling if it’s hot out. But like the other ridge trails featured, it offers beautiful views as a reward. Throughout this

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3.5 miles, medium This hike starts at the top of a gated community, also known as Hawai‘i Loa, but is open to the public. Make sure someone in the car has a Hawai‘i state ID, tell the guard that you’re there to hike, and he’ll let you in. Make sure you have water and snacks, as this trail goes through hilly terrain to the top of the Ko‘olau range. The view of the Windward side is awesome, but the return trip makes for a four or ﬁve-hour round trip.

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2.5 miles, difﬁcult With beautiful, almost 360 -degree views of the island below and interesting changes in terrain on the way up and down, Kuli‘ou‘ou R idge is another excellent trail on the eastern side of O‘ahu. But watch out – the further up you go the less-used the trail is, and some spots can be difficult for the inexperienced.

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1.25 miles, easy A n easy but often muddy hike, the trail to Maunawili Falls is a fun and casual experience. Be prepared to get wet, as the trail crosses over streams several times and ends at a waterfall with a small pool in which you can swim. A lso, pay attention to where you’re going, as there are a number of forks on the trail and it ’s possible to get turned around.

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and sunny trail that leads to great views and the remnants of military fortiﬁcations from World War II.

2.5 miles, medium/difficult Climbing Mt. Olomana is fun and the view is rewarding. The first two-thirds of the trail to the first peak are tiring and not super exciting, but after that come a series of steep climbs that are fun and sometimes a little scary. Use the ropes on the trail and negotiate the tough parts with the help of your friends. The view at the top of the first peak is truly amazing on a clear day. The trail continues on from there to the second and third peaks, but these are less worn and more dangerous. Last April, a hiker fell 150 feet and died. The second and third peaks are doable only for those who are cautious and confident in their abilities.

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Located on the Windward side, Lanikai Bunkers is a short but steep

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Branching off the trail to the Makapu‘u Lighthouse (which is paved and quite easy) is a lesserknown and more arduous trail that leads down to a group of picturesque tide pools that are excellent for swimming and very photo-worthy.

O N LI N E RE SOU ON SOURC RC E S: O‘ahu offers many more trails than these, especially if you have access to a car and can expand your range up the Windward side toward the North Shore, or west to the Wai‘anae range. For more information on these and other trails (including driving and bus directions), visit these links and do your own web searching.

NĀ ALA HELE www.hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov

U N R E A L H AWA I I www.unrealhawaii.com/hikes

ISLAND TRAILS www.kaleolancaster.blogspot.com

H AWA I I A N T R A I L A N D MO U N TA I N C L U B www.htmclub.org

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2.7 miles, easy Ka‘ena point can be accessed from Mokulē‘ia on the North Shore or from Wai‘anae to the west. For UH Mānoa students, the drive out may be the most daunting part, but if you can organize transportation it is well worth it. The westernmost point on the island, Ka‘ena point is the jumping-off place for souls going into the afterlife, and watching the currents from the north and west crash into each other, you can deﬁnitely feel the mana of this place.

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•Bring water and snacks. •Make sure you have proper footwear – that means hiking shoes or trail runners – to avoid slipping. •Know your physical limits. •Let someone know where you’re going and when to expect you back. •Be aware of how long the hike is and your starting time, so you don’t get caught in the dark. •Check the weather, beforehand, particularly for flash flood warnings. •Never spend any time in or under a waterfall, because rock slides do occur. •Be aware of leptospirosis; don’t drink water from

streams and if you have any cuts or open wounds, don’t go in the water. •Be respectful of the homes and residential areas you may be parking in or walking through on your way to trails. •Stick to “improved” trails, which are maintained for public use. LEISURE CENTER HIKES F O R FA L L 2 011 Aug. 19 Mānoa Falls Aug. 20 Maunawili Falls Sept. 5 Makapu‘u tidepools Oct. 10 Olomana Nov. 7 Lanikai Bunkers Nov. 27 Ka‘ena Point

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Exploring the leisure center

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Students with a validated ID can rent a variety of outdoor equipment from the Leisure Center at affordable prices. JEREMY NIT TA Contributing Writer

Want a chance to get out and learn about the true beauty of Hawai‘i while staying active and making new friends? The Leisure Center may be your answer. Located in Hemenway Hall 101, the Leisure Center holds classes for students throughout the year, and also rents out equipment at affordable prices. “The purpose of this program is to keep everything costeffective for the students,” Andy Johnson, assistant director of the program, said. “You can have the chance to do something you may not have had the chance to growing up. This is for students who couldn’t do stuff because of geography or maybe their parents weren’t into it. Students can come here and take a sailing class if they never sailed before.” The Leisure Center also offers different types of exercise and cultural dance classes. “We have exercise dance classes such as the Turbo Kick and Zumba,” Johnson said. “And we also have cultural ones like Hula and Tahitian. We also have a new class called Hula Aerobics, which is an exercise class that combines the different movements of Hula.” Most classes span five weeks, taking place once or

twice a week, while other classes are one-day activities. The length of the class depends on the activity. Most of the dance classes last for several weeks, while surfing and kayaking classes last only a day. For recreational activities, Johnson, who is also the sailing coach for UH, likes to take students to different places around the island. “We’ve had a lot of cool trips,” Johnson said. “We’ve done kayaking to Kahana Bay, the Mokulua Isle off Lanikai. We’ve done a trip from Hawai‘i Kai down to Kahala, and out to Chinaman’s Hat [Mokoli‘i]. It’s a good way for students without any transportation to get off campus and do some fun stuff.” The Leisure Center provides rides to the different locations where activities take place, a bonus for students who lack a personal means of transportation and would otherwise be unable to attend such events. While rides are given on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis, other students attending may be able to provide rides. “ We really just want to reach out and give these kids opportunities,” Johnson said. “ The best way to say it is it ’s a ‘wholesome’ experience.” Students intersted in the Leisure Center’s activites can fi nd more information by visiting the Leisure Center in person or online at, www.hawaii.edu/cclp.

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Waiting for the witching hour: an introduction to ghost hunting Basic rules and places to go for the novice ghost hunter WILL CARON Editor in Chief Ghost hunting, or attempting to make contact with the paranormal, may seem like something out of the movies, but before you write off ghost hunting as a childish, silly and fanciful pursuit, give it a try. In Hawai‘i, a place where the ghost traditions of dozens of cultures come together, this pastime is an old one. With a perfect combination of thrill seeking, local lore, and hilarious, pant-inducing panic attacks, ghost hunting may be the most fun you’ve ever had (and for the least amount of money) after midnight – and here’s how to do it.

try to make contact with a spirit, be polite. If it becomes clear that your presence is no longer tolerated, leave immediately. Do not try to argue with or challenge anything you encounter, and keep a cool head at all times. Strong emotions, like rage, fear, sorrow, and even joy can have wildly unpredictable effects on different spirits. Though it can sometimes provoke a response where previously there was none, it is unwise to try to goad a spirit into the open. If the spirit doesn’t want to talk to you, it’s probably in your best interest not to force the issue. Respect is especially crucial if you are investigating a ﬁ nal resting place like a graveyard or mausoleum. You’re walking around and among someone’s ances-

tors, regardless of whether you believe they care or not. Always stay on marked paths in graveyards and try to never walk on top of a grave. It may be that most spirits don’t care one way or the other, but in local culture, stepping on a grave is also the best way to get a ghost to follow you home – something even the most avid ghost enthusiasts should avoid. The last rule of ghost hunting pertains to authority and law, and encompasses a gray area that has nothing to do with ectoplasmic mists. Always bring your driver’s license with you. If you are stopped by the police and cannot prove who you are, what could have been a simple “leave the premises” might become an arrest. Additionally, read and adhere to all posted warn-

T H E BA S I C S First, let’s go over some of the basic rules for ghost hunting. Ghost hunting may seem like a game (it’s certainly fun enough to be one), but it is important to remember that even the most fun things require some restraint. The most important rule of ghost hunting is safety ﬁ rst. Never attempt a ghost hunt alone, no matter how sure of yourself you are. This isn’t about being afraid of the netherworld – it’s about real-world dangers. If you fall on a dark trail or are otherwise injured, someone needs to be able to go for help. For this reason, you should also make sure that someone you trust back home or on campus knows where you are hunting, and that they have instructions to call the police and your family if you are not heard from by the next morning. It is crucial to set the designated time in the morning too – if you’ve got a broken leg, but you have to wait until 5 p.m. for your friend to realize you’re missing, it won’t do you a lot of good. As a caveat, make sure you do call your friend the next morning, or you’ll end up looking like a tool. The second rule of ghost hunting is to always be respectful. If you are successful, you’ll be dealing with a world that we do not understand in the slightest. It would be wise not to anger anyone or anything unnecessarily. If you do choose to

ing signs. If a site has been closed for rock falls or a building has been condemned, risking your safety to catch a glimpse of ghost is never worth it. Lastly, the trespassing sign, bane of all ghost-hunts, is the one rule that actually needs to be broken – but only with great care and common sense. For example, most cemeteries are closed after 7 p.m. and by entering after hours you will technically be trespassing. But common sense tells us that, provided you are quiet and respectful, you aren’t hurting anyone. And who wants to ghost hunt during sunset? The same thing applies to schools, parks and trails. On the other hand, a private residence or business is a different story; trespassing on either type of property is a serious violation of privacy and will likely lead to an arrest, should the police get involved. If in doubt, play it safe. There are plenty of haunted spots that you can check out without bothering anyone – well, anyone alive anyway.

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The entrance to the Windward Morgan’s Corner, featured here, is enough to turn away many travelers. But push through the fear and the experience is well worth it.

Cemeteries are usually a good place to start, as they’re easy to ﬁ nd on maps, near civilization, and you won’t be bothering anyone. Also, they are the least terrifying type of haunted spots to visit. Most cemeteries are pretty much the same, though some of my favorites near campus include Makiki Cemetery, Mānoa M noa Chinese Cemetery, O‘ahu Cemetery and Kukui Mortuary. At the back of M Mānoa noa Valley, a very important, ancient type of path winds its way down from the mountains. It’s not visible, though it does cross over two trails frequented by student hikers. This path is a Night-Marcher trail. The two trails in Mānoa M noa that cross this well-documented Night-Marcher zone are the M Mānoa noa Falls trail, accessible through Lyon Arboretum, and the Seven Bridges trail located on Wa‘aloa Way ( just off of Mānoa noa Road) near the arboretum. At the beginning of the M Mānoa noa Falls trail is a banyan tree. According to Joe Espinda, a tour guide for O‘ahu Ghost Tours, this tree is one of the best (or worst, depending on your point of view) places to wait for signs of Night Marchers. By far the scarier path, and the more fun if you’re ready to get muddy, is Seven See Ghost hunting, page 36

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Bridges. This trail’s got a double dose of freaky, as two urban legends combine to form a terrifyingly fun experience. Not only does the Seven Bridges trail cross through Night-Marcher territory, it also has its own creepy side story. On the way up, count the number of bridges. Once you’ve crossed the seventh, the muddy trail completely disappears into the jungle. On the way back, hikers report that one of the bridges disappears. Before you say that they’ve forgotten to count the seventh twice, know that’s the ﬁ rst thing everyone says, and yet the legend persists – with new accounts of the same strange occurrence appearing every year. Wahiaw Wahiawā is another place that boasts one of the most prolific histories of ghost sightings on the island, even though making it all the way out there may be a challenge. One particular ghost that frequents the town at night is the Green Lady. Known K nown across the isles, the Green Lady is a reptilian demon that emerges from bodies of water and, depending on the story-teller,

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will either eat any humans that she finds or will try to seek out a child to replace her own that was lost years ago in the Wahiawā Botanical Garden. Wahiaw Sightings mostly occur along Lake Wilson, the U-shaped lake that surrounds most of Wahiawā, Wahiaw , particularly in the gulch behind Wahiawā Middle School and at Wahiaw Wahiawā Elementary school. Wahiaw Sightings have also occurred outside of Wahiaw Wahiawā,, under the bridge that spans Kīpapa K papa gulch in Mililani as well as along the north shore of O‘ahu. One of the most famous and unusual haunts on O‘ahu is Morgan’s Corner. What makes this spot so unusual is that it has transcended all geographic shackles – not vortexes or dimensional shifts, but the power of an urban legend to transplant itself from the real-life events that occurred

at Nu’uanu Pali Drive to a completely new location on the windward side of the Pali Highway at Castle junction. The original Morgan’s Corner is named for a large mansion that overlooks the hairpin turn in Nu’unau Pali Drive, once owned by a Dr. Morgan. The urban legend involves a young couple, a stalled car, a heroic walk for help, and a gruesome murder in which the boyfriend is strung up by his feet above the car – the drip of his blood and the scrape of his ﬁ ngernails waking the poor girl early the next morning while she waits for him to return. The actual event that led to the haunting was the murder of Therese Wilder in her home by two escaped convicts in 1948. The Wilder home

N I G H T M A RC H E R S Night Marchers are the spirits of Native Hawaiian warriors who descend from the mountains and march all the way to the sea. Some speculate that this pattern has to do with surveying the ahupua‘a, or traditional Hawaiian land divisions. This is supported by the fact that Night-Marcher sightings have been reported all over the islands in many of the different former ahupua‘a. The trail of torches winding down the hills to the ocean and the tell-tale drumming have been a staple of Hawai‘i’s urban lore for so long that it’s safe to say Night Marchers have probably been sighted multiple times in every ancient Hawaiian ahupua‘a over the years. Others believe that Night Marchers simply frequent areas that were once large battlefields, like the Pali lookout area. Most legends insist that Night Marchers are not evil,

but that looking one in the eye is fatal – the spirits will rip your soul out of you, and you too will be doomed to roam as a Night Marcher for eternity. But some traditions hold that even if Night Marchers simply come across you, they will kill you for impeding their march. It is generally accepted that the only way to survive a direct Night Marcher encounter is to remove your clothing and bow with your stomach touching the ground. Lie totally still and do not look up or move until the sound of drums dissipates. For all the torch-sightings and drum-hearings over the years, by far the most unusual phenomenon reported in association with a Night-Marcher trail is a suffocating feeling that sleeping residents experience in their houses. One explanation is that the suffocation results from the disapproval that these warriors feel for what they consider an intrusion on their ritual.

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no longer exists, but drive a bit farther up the road and you’ll come across a tree at the entrance to the Judd Memorial Trail. Turning off your engine and walking up to the tree in the dead of night is hard enough, but the truly brave will sit calmly under the tree and look up into its branches. Be warned: what you see may terrify you and leave a lasting mark. The new Morgan’s Corner, as it is called, is located on the Windward side of the Pali Highway. Right before Castle junction, you can make a left turn onto a now-defunct section of Auloa Road. After pulling onto the road, you’ll be forced to park in front of a roadblock and continue on foot. Whether this spot became important because it was mistaken for Morgan’s Corner, or whether this spot is simply the manifestation of one of the most infamous ghostspots on the island, one thing is certain: new Morgan’s Corner is, if anything, more terrifying than the original. Unlike the Nu’uanu spot, the Windward spot is truly isolated. You will be traveling on a longdefunct road in the middle of a dark rainforest – faint streetlights from the highway above provide the only light you’ll have besides your ﬂ ashlight. One explanation for the haunt at new Morgan’s Corner is that when Auloa Road was still in use, a military man kidnapped two 13 -year-old girls and brought them there. Under the old Pali Highway, the girls made a run for it and one was shot dead. Though the murder case is completely true, the exact spot of the tragedy is unknown. One popular speculation, mostly because it links the old spot with the new, is that the murder occurred at a tree

which is also located at a hairpin turn in the road and overlooks the Pali golf course. Try to make it past the tree, all the way to the cliff wall below the Pali Highway. Close your eyes and touch the wall and you can hear the sound of a young girl crying from the direction of the tree behind you.

E Q U I PM E N T For many, the only things you absolutely must have are a ﬂ ashlight (hands-free is always better), charged cellphone, rain-gear, covered shoes and your driver’s license. More serious ghost hunters can use extra gear to capture, record and analyze paranormal activity. A notebook and writing utensils are vital. According to the Hawaiian Island Paranormal Research Society’s website, “this is a must for our investigators. Each investigator carries a notebook and writing instrument to immediately log down any experiences or important notes throughout the investigation to avoid forgetting important details. All notes are compared at the end the investigation and will be used to help [corroborate] any evidence found.” Other equipment must be purchased, but includes the Sony Handycam with the night-shot feature, described by HIPRS as “one of the best camcorders ever made for paranormal investigations” and digital cameras for still shots. Thermal imagers are used by paranormal investigators to “visually detect temperature differences. ... They can be used to capture imprints on walls, furniture, and f loors, and the best thing of all, an outline of an entity in the environment.” Digital audio

recorders are used to pick up electronic voice phenomenon and, on the HIPRS website, are responsible for some of the more convincing and creepy case evidence. Other equipment includes sensitive electromagnetic field meters, radio frequency meters and U V meters that are too expensive and complicated for the casual ghost hunter.

GUIDES Too scared to run your own ghost hunt, but still want to know what’s out there? These groups offer some help. O‘ahu Ghost Tours A five-hour eco-cultural tour on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with an emphasis on the ecological importance of each site, as well as its spiritual significance. Pick-ups begin at 10 a.m. at one of eight Waikīkī hotels. Cost: $56 for adults and $43 for children (ages 7-11). Be on the look out for deals like the Groupon deal from this past father’s day which dropped the price to $28. Hawaiian Island Paranormal Research Society While it does not provide tours, the society’s members will answer questions and investigate any legitimate claims of paranormal activity in a professional manner, using various audio, video and infrared/UV recording devices – free of charge. The society’s website outlines the procedures it follows and display the results of some of its cases. A case request form must first be filled out on the website: www.hawaiianislandghosthunters.com.

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Fancy feasts for freshmen DONNA G ONZALES AND SHEKINAH L ANDICHO Contributing Writers L iv ing away from home doesn’t mean you have to give up on home-cooked meals. When you are tired of cafeteria food and willing to put in a little effort in the community kitchen, these recipes are sure to impress your friends.

OPE N FAC E C R AB SAN DWIC H E S (S E RV E S 4) Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat (or ﬂ aked imitation crabmeat) 2 tablespoons dried parsley ﬂ akes Garlic salt (to taste) Seasoned salt (to taste) 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) slices of French bread

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Directions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 10-15 minutes and place in medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the crabmeat, parsley, garlic salt and seasoned salt. Stir until evenly mixed. Spread mixture on one side of each of the French bread slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes.

BA K E D L E MO N C H I C K E N (S E RV E S 4) Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Rinse the chicken in cold, running water and place in an oven-proof baking pan that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or frying pan. Pour it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour it over the chicken. Cover the pan with aluminum foil or a baking pan lid. Bake for 1 hour. While the chicken is cooking, frequently spoon sauce from the bottom of the pan over the chicken.

S H R I M P P E S T O PA S TA (S E RV E S 2) Ingredients: 1/2 pound raw tiger shrimp 8 ounces uncooked pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 (7 ounce) package basil pesto sauce Grated Parmesan cheese, as needed Directions: Rinse the shrimp in cold, running water. Peel off the shells. Remove the veins from the outer edge of the shrimp backs. Cook the pasta according to the package directions (boil for about 11 minutes). While the pasta is cooking, cook the shrimp in olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to keep them from sticking. Cook for 5 -8 minutes, until the shrimp just turns pink. (Do not overcook the shrimp or it may be rubbery.) Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Stir in the pesto sauce. Spoon the pasta onto serving plates and top with the shrimp. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

H A M B U RG E R P I Z Z A C A S S E RO L E (S E RV E S 4) Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 (7-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces (optional) 1 (15-ounce) can pizza sauce 1 (7 1/2-ounce) can refrigerator biscuits 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Brown the ground beef by using your hands to

crumple the meat into a frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally as meat cooks. Heat until the juices run clear and there is no pink in the meat. Drain out the fat. Reduce the heat to low. Drain the mushrooms, and add to the beef along with the pizza sauce. Stir. Lay the uncooked biscuits on top of the meat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the biscuits are cooked.

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Ingredients 2 10-inch ﬂ our tortillas 1 chicken breast 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Water Cooking spray Directions: Fill a pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Boil chicken breast until no longer pink, about 10 -15 minutes. Take chicken out of water and shred. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on the tortilla. Add shredded chicken and other ingredients to half of the tortilla. Fold tortilla in half. Heat pan on high temperature and spray with cooking spray. Place quesadilla on pan until brown then ﬂ ip to other side. Once both sides are browned, remove quesadilla from pan.

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Do not oil a pan if the pan isn’t hot. When handling raw chicken, use two sets of tongs – one for putting the chicken into the pan, and another to take it out. Do not rinse pasta with water. The starches after draining the liquid out of the pasta helps the sauce stick to the pasta. When you are done cooking your meat, let it rest in a bed of its juices for 10 minutes. If you cut your meat right after cooking it, all the juices will be lost. Soak wooden skewers in cold water for about 20 minutes before using them on a grill, to prevent burning. To get more juice from citrus fruits such as lemons, roll the whole fruit on the counter, pressing with the heel on your palm for a few seconds. To prevent cut apples and avocados from turning brown, squeeze lemon or lime juice on top of them. When baking cookies, make sure the cookie dough is placed on a cold pan. A hot pan will def late your cookies.

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Making the most of meal plans ISABELLA H ASTINGS Staff Writer Dining Services, provided by Sodexo, offers ﬁ ve different meal plans to match students’ needs. Student IDs are used as dining cards that must be presented at every meal. New students are able to use a photo ID instead until they get their student IDs and activate a meal plan. Student meal plans are designed for residence halls such as the Hale Aloha Cafe and Gateway Cafe. Each meal plan comes with a set number of meals per week, which can be used at these dining halls. This is in addition to a dollar amount of retail points, redeemable at other locations around campus such as Taco Bell, Jamba Juice and Ba-le. If students use all of their retail points, they can trade in one of their meals during any given

week for a $5 value at any location that accepts retail points. Retail points are not accepted at independent food vendors around campus such as India Café, Papa Luck’s and the other four vendors. Students can check menu changes online. Each menu includes six breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, except for weekends when only brunch and dinner are offered. “When we come up with a week’s menu, we consider a number of different things. ... We survey the customers to make sure they are happy with what we serve, we incorporate local preferences, we consider nutritional needs, and we make sure that all customers [vegetarians and vegans] have something to eat,” said Marc Nakamoto, district manager of Sodexo. Sodexo provides meal services for over 60 0 college cam-

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Campus Center Dining is one of the many Sodexo locations on campus that accepts student meal plans. With a wide variety of food choices and the convenience of being located in Campus Center, this cafeteria is definitely worth checking out. puses across the countr y, including both public and private schools. W hen asked, Nakamo to explained that throughout those schools, the most popular meal plans are 10 and 14 meals per week. T he 10 -meal plan is most popular among upper classmen who are more likely to go of f campus for dinner and on the weekends. T he majorit y of freshmen choose 14 meals per week, so that they can eat t wo meals a day during the week and weekend. Meal plans that offer fewer meals have more points for students to go to the retail locations. The unlimited or 19 meals per week-plan is enough for students to eat every meal offered by Sodexo. Thirty percent of the produce used at Sodexo locations comes from local vendors and agriculture. Produce that cannot be purchased locally is shipped in from the mainland.

Sodexo gets their local ingredients from eight farms on O‘ahu and seven farms on the Big Island. Some of the products from local farms include onions, corn, melon and papaya. “One of our missions is sustainability. ... When you purchase local you get fresher produce, better taste, better nutrition, and an opportunity to decrease our carbon footprint ... at the end of the day we really want to help support the local economy,” said Nakamoto. Students can browse meal plans and dining choices at www. uhmdining.com.

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DON QUIJOTE 801 Kaheka St. 808-973-4800 www.DonQuijoteHawaii.com 24 hours Don Quijote is a Japanesebased supermarket chain that features a wide variety of, well, everything. They have excellent fresh produce, some of which is locally sourced, at prices often cheaper than their competitors. Don Quijote also features a wide selection of fresh and canned Asian grocery items, including bok choy, daikon, tofu and bamboo shoots. Additionally, Don Quijote has an impressive selection of items that have nothing to do with food. From comforters to bamboo steamers to car windshield shades, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a good chance of ďŹ nding what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for at Don Quijote.

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Times Supermarket is a local chain of supermarkets throughout the state. Times has an excellent selection of meat and fresh produce, in addition to an extensive selection of bentos and plate lunches. Their sale prices are extremely competitive and weekly advertisements are conveniently posted on their website.

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Diners check out the array of options at the all-vegan Peace Café. In addition to entrees, the restaurant offers pastries and desserts. ELLISE A K AZAWA Managing Editor Honolulu has a number of dining options for both vegetarians and those interested in having an occasional meatless meal. Whether you’re seeking strict vegan fare or a restaurant where you and your burgerloving roommate can dine together, we’ve got you covered.

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Loving Hut is an international chain of vegan restaurants, but each location features a unique local menu. The King Street location has an Asian-inspired theme with specialties such as “Sweet and Sour Hapa,” a mixture of vegetables, organic tofu, soy protein and sweet-and-sour sauce served on white rice. At $8.95, it’s a ﬁlling portion at a great price. Other tasty creations include “Lemon Grass Hawaiiana,” which is composed of soy protein with lemongrass, chili, cucumber and tomatoes for $8.95 and the “Spicy Moana,” which is a dish of mock shrimp, bell peppers, green onions and pepper spices for $9.25.

Even if you don’t typically eat vegan fare, Peace Café will offer you a delicious, homestyle vegan meal at a walletfriendly price. Located about 15 minutes from campus, this vegan cafe offers a variety of sandwiches and a few entrees, including a healthy interpretation of the Korean dish bibimbap. Their sandwiches may not be the cheapest ($8 to $10), but are big enough to save for dinner or a midnight snack. They also offer the “peace musubi,” which is a tasty take on the spam musubi made of tempeh (a soy product) and ﬂavored rice. Offering a quaint ambiance, students can also make a stop here for a cup of tasty and nutritious tea. See Vegetarian-friendly fare, page 47

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There are six independent food vendors located on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus, and each vendor brings something different. Whether it’s Da Spot’s 27 smoothie options or India Café’s buy-10-get-1free meal card, these vendors provide students with tasty meal options. The Sustainability Courtyard, home to two of the campus’ independent vendors, is strictly vegetarian. Govinda’s Vegetarian Cuisine and Da Spot have other outlets around the island. At all locations, Govinda’s offers vegetarian dishes, including their temple and restaurant in Chinatown. However, Da Spot’s other locations, such as its new restaurant on South King Street, serve meat. Govinda’s provides an escape from the crowded campus cafeterias. Located at the front of the Sustainability Courtyard by Kuykendall Hall, Govinda’s offers more than 11 vegetarian food choices paired with homemade iced teas and fruit drinks, such as LemonMint-Ginger Rush and Blackberry-Raspberry Iced Herbal Tea. “We offer a lot of curries, like the Kafta Ball mixed vegetable curry,” said Rebecca Vinson, a member of the temple and a student at UH. “So it’s a lot of Indian food.”

For students who are less enthusiastic about Indian food, Govinda’s has other vegetarian choices such as garden veggie burgers and banana bread. “Most of the produce is local,” said Vinson. “It’s great that we can promote our Krishna beliefs and provide a healthy food choice for UH students,” she added. Da Spot also serves curries in the Sustainability Courtyard, but its smoothies are popular with students. With 27 options, on top of a “make your own” choice, Da Spot allows customers to mix any of eight fruits, six homemade sorbets, and six juices into their smoothies. “We make all of our own sorbet without any preservatives ... unlike most smoothie makers. We don’t use any ice which dilutes the smoothie, and we use as many local products as possible,” said Ahmad Ramadan, co-owner of Da Spot. The tropical fruits used in the smoothies are kept fresh by ﬂ ash freezing, a process that quickly freezes the fruit so that ice crystals do not form in the fruit. “We give them [the students] a better quality smoothie. ... Whatever appeases our palate is what we make,” said Ramadan. India Café is the third vendor that regularly serves curries. Located at the center of campus on McCarthy Mall, India Café sells

a range of curries. Whether students are looking for lamb, seafood, vegetarian, or spicy meals, India Café has a bit of everything available. “During the regular semester, we offer three to four meat [and] seafood entrees and four to five vegetarian side entrees, totaling in seven to nine different curries,” said Jiva Segaran, chef and a member of the family-run business. Spices including cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, cumin, star anise, and mixes called masalas are brought in from India. These seasonings are paired with recipes passed down through the Segaran family. “Because our food is so unique and the menu changes every day, we have to do a lot of talking to let customers ﬁ gure out what they will enjoy the most. It is very personable because our goal is to provide not just great tasting food, but an enjoyable experience that will hopefully share some of our unique culture,” said Ramadan. Two on-campus vendors, Simply Ono and Golden River Catering, specialize in local food. Simply Ono has two locations at UH Mānoa: one by Krauss Hall, and one in the Biomedical Sciences building. “One of our more popular dishes is our Hawaiian plate with homemade kalua pig, lomilomi salmon, laulau, fresh poke, and a starch,” said Harris Sukita, coowner of Simply Ono. Local produce is selected from a variety of shops in Chinatown owned by friends of Sukita. Sukita also goes to the United Fishing Agency where he hand-picks island ﬁsh. “It is a lot of work, but we can have the freshest fish, as well as a cost savings that I can pass on to our customers,” said Sukita. Of the six food vendors around campus, three specialize in curries and ethnic food and two focus on local foods, but only one, Papa Luck’s, serves European-style food and drinks. Papa Lucks, also the only ven-

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dor that offers breakfast food, has a selection of freshly baked goods and 16 different breakfast drinks ranging from “OJ on Ice” to Americanos. “We have a full-on espresso bar, double shots on ice, and freshbrewed iced tea. ... We make an effort to accommodate students who have to be up early and don’t want to eat at one of the Sodexo cafés,” said Gabriel Luck, also known as “Papa Luck.” Luck said he searched for the right bakery to get his baked goods. Although he hopes to bake his own products at some point, Luck is happy with the shop that he has found. “It’s a local bakery that makes great

New York style bagels. I use the bagels that I get from them for my “Build a Bagel Bar,” where students choose what goes inside,” Luck said. A lthough Luck only has one vending location, he is working on starting a second. For now, he said he is happy knowing that college students are coming to his café for what he calls “comfort food.” Luck is not the only vendor who enjoys selling food on campus. “I love working at UH because of the high-paced ﬂow and the unique opportunity to interact with so many different people,” said Segaran. See Alternative eateries, next page

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While eating in the cafeteria with a meal plan courtesy of your parents may seem like the smartest decision for a penniless college student, it’s bound to get boring. Fear not, as many places around campus offer delicious meals that won’t burn a hole in your wallet.

D I R T C H E AP 7-11 Locations around the island Open 24 hours The ubiquitous convenience store doesn’t offer the healthiest fare, but it is deﬁ nitely cheap. And in Hawai‘i, snacks include local favorites like spam musubi, manapua, pork hash and bento packs for breakfast and lunch. Make sure to avoid musubi that have been left under the heat lamps for too long, and you’re golden.

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Campus Center, southwest side Tue, Fri 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

The friendly produce sellers at the Campus Center farmer’s market offer bananas, papayas, mangoes, apples, oranges, grapes and other fruits and vegetables for $1-3 – a great on-the-go breakfast or snack for busy students.

N E ARBY C U R RY H O U S E 1009 University Ave. #102 Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Part of the Japanese chain Coco Ichibanya, the Curry House on University is authentic, delicious and cheap. Go here with friends when you’re getting tired of the dining halls and are crav-

ing some Japanese-style comfort food. The curry is great, and sides like koroke (croquettes) and corn salad allow you to mix it up. It’s not expensive, but keep in mind that it’s cash only, so visit the ATM ahead of time.

E ZO G I KU 1010 University Ave. #A2 808-942-3608 Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Another Japanese import located conveniently near campus, Ezogiku offers cheap but tasty ramen with sides like fried rice, yakisoba, gyoza and tempura. This is not fine Japanese dining, but it tastes good, fills you up, and doesn’t break the bank.

SOUL CAFE 3040 Wai‘alae Ave. 808-735-7685 Sun 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tue-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Serving classic soul food with Pacific twists, Soul Cafe is a run spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Their specials rotate but include gumbo, waffles, buttermilk fried chicken, chili, jambalaya and barbecue spare ribs. The prices are in the $10 15 range, but portions are big enough to split or save for later.

SUSHI KING 2700 S. King St. 808-947-2836 Mon-Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon, Wed-Sun 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tue 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. A quality sushi bar and Japanese restaurant, Sushi King makes the list because of its proximity to campus and its late night special. Between 10:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. you can get a sushi/salad/ entree combo for about $10. If you’re not starving, it’s enough

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DA K I T C H E N 925 Isenberg St. 808-957-0099 Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m. This Maui transplant serves excellent local food like locomoco, chicken katsu, Hawaiian plates and Korean chicken, as well as burgers and other specials. They are known for their delectable fried spam musubi and their huge entrees. The massive servings mean you get a really big bang for your buck. The sharing possibilities make it a cool spot for dates, or eating with friends if you’re single.

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3607 Wai‘alae Ave. 808-737-4700 Mon-Sun 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The dressed-down, nonchain version of mainland burrito places like Chipotle, BC Burrito offers a make-your own burrito counter as well as specials like $2 taco Tuesday and breakfast tacos served until noon. The food is tasty and filling, as good Mexican food should be. It’s BYOB, so if you’re of age, it’s a cool place to have beer and a burrito with friends.

NICKIE-CAFE 3297 Campbell Ave. 808-734-6180 Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. One of the many cool places in the Kapahulu area, Nickie Cafe is a hole-in-the-wall that offers pho and banh mi sandwiches at inexpensive prices. It’s true that with Ba-Le on campus, you don’t have to go far to get your Vietnamese food ﬁ x, but Nickie-Cafe has a cooler ambiance and is a nice place to stop if you’re exploring Kapahulu.

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In addition to noodle dishes, Ezogiku serves curry, fried rice, and sushi.

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A N DYĘźS SA N DW I C H E S A N D S MO O T H I E S 2904 East MÄ noa Rd. 808-951-7555 Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri 7 a.m.4 p.m.; Sun 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This mom-and-pop shop, located next to Starbucks on East MÄ noa Road, has been serving up delectable sandwiches and smoothies for quite some time. Most sandwiches are under $7 and are made with their homemade bread and a heaping serving of carrots, lettuce and sprouts. Smoothies cost almost as much as a sandwich (all are under $5), but are refreshing, and your money goes toward supporting a local business. Seating is extremely limited, with cramped space inside and only a couple of tables outside, so request your sandwich to go, and enjoy it elsewhere, like MÄ noa Valley District Park.

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2955 East MÄ noa Rd. 808-988-0212 Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m. 1626 Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;uanu Ave. 808-585-8839 Mon-Sat 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Not only is this Thai restaurant five minutes from campus, it is cheap and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skimp on flavor. The cravings of any Thai food fanatic will be met, with

dishes ranging from Thai green curry to veggie spring rolls. The ala carte style menu and affordability (with prices ranging from $6 to $8) make it the perfect spot for a casual date. For those who prefer ambiance over the convenience of its MÄ noa location, check them out in Nuâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;uanu, where you can sit in a refurbished garage and enjoy your meal.

G RY LT 2764 Woodlawn Dr. 808-988-7832 Mon-Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Located next to First Hawaiian Bank at MÄ noa Marketplace, this recently-opened restaurant advertises itself as healthy fast food. This is an ideal spot for meat-lovers and vegetarians alike, as the menu caters to both. Customers can choose from a set menu of salads and sandwiches that range from $6 to $9. Those willing to dig up an extra dollar can opt to build their own meal, choosing a starch (garlic mashed potatoes, caulif lower mash, or white or brown rice), vegetable (grilled veggies, spring mix, baby romaine or baby spinach) and meat (grilled chicken, steak, ahi tuna, shrimp or tofu). The price may seem a bit steep, but the portions are generous and the ingredients are fresh and locally grown.

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In addition to their sandwiches and smoothies, Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also offers breakfast, acai bowls and healthy daily specials which can be viewed at their website, www.AndysSandwiches.com. LE CRĂ&#x160;PE CAFĂ&#x2030; 2740 East MÄ noa Rd. 808-988-8400 Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-7:30 a.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-3 p.m. French food may seem like it requires a lot of money, but at L e CrĂŞpe CafĂŠ, patrons can have a taste of the finer things without having to pay the price. Boasting an extensive menu that includes both sweet and savor y crepes, most of their

dishes are under $8. This little cafe is ideal for those looking for a romantic date on a budget. For dinner, try the Moulin Rouge ($5.99), which is filled with Mozarella cheese, fresh basil and tomato

THE DRIVE-IN: A HAWAIĘťI INSTITUTION Serving a variety of local-style foods from plate lunches to hamburgers, the drive-in is a key part of Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long tradition of eating cheap. These places arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fancy, but locals know the food is good and the price is low. Check out these favorites:

S T. L O U I S D R I V E - I N 3145 Waialae Ave. 808-734-3673

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slices. For dessert, try something sweet and order the Berry Fabulous ($7.50) or the classic Nutella ($3.99). The staff is friendly, and will be sure to help anyone overwhelmed by the endless options.

745 Keâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eaumoku St. 808-941-2515

R A I N B OW D R I V E - I N 3308 Kanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ina Ave. 808-737-0177

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NON -VEGE TARIAN SPOT S

Every vegetarian has sat down to dinner with a group of meat-eating friends only to fi nd that the sole vegetarian option is a bland, nutritionally unbalanced meal. Instead of settling for an unsatisfying dish, check out these restaurants where vegetarians can dine with their omnivorous friends and fi nd fi lling, delicious food.

GENKI SUSHI 885 Kapahulu Ave. 808-735-7700 Sun-Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Genki Sushi is a popular restaurant featuring sushi served on a conveyor belt. While ﬁ sh and other sea creatures dominate the menu, vegetarians have many options as well. Simple sushi items include avocado maki at $1.50 and the ocean salad sushi also at $1.50. The vegetar-

ian roll, with avocado, carrots and other fresh vegetable items, costs $2.20, as does the hearty spring bean tempura. Other vegetarian selections include edamame, cold and agedashi tofu, miso soup and vegetable tempura.

D OW N B E AT D I N E R 42 North Hotel St. 808-533-2328 Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-4 a.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Downbeat Diner is a hip, new eater y downtown with a distinctive twist: every item on their diner-style menu can be made vegetarian or vegan. This includes their Bacon, L ettuce, Avocado, Tomato ( BL AT ) burger, where regular bacon can be substituted for “vegan bacon,” and chicken and waff les, where “vegan chicken” can be added instead. Even classic breakfast items, such as French toast, can be modified for vegan tastes.

Downbeat Diner is a perfect choice for anyone craving delicious food at nearly any hour of the day.

S H O K U D O JA PA N E S E R E S TAU R A N T A N D BA R Ala Moana Paciﬁ c Center, Ground Floor 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. 808-941-3701 Sun-Thu 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.; Reservations recommended Known for its chic décor and impressive menu options, Shokudo is a favorite dining spot for large groups. Vegetarians have a wide selection of appetizers and entrees at studentfriendly prices: six pieces of sweet pumpkin tempura for $6.45; homemade tofu salad with creamy sesame dressing, crispy won-tons, nori and mixed greens for $9.45; and hot udon noodle bowl for $6.95. Shokudo is also famous for their signature dessert, honey toast – thick, generous slices of white Japanese toast drizzled with honey and served with vanilla ice cream.

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BACO N AN D EGG B RE A KFA S T B INGREDIENTS:

• 6 slices uncooked bacon • 2 eggs

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Microwave Meals K ARLEANNE M AT THEWS Chief Copy Editor

• 1 tablespoon milk • Salt and pepper

Even if yyou’ve used up yyour meal plan for the week, don’t worry: y yyou’re not limited to ramen. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a delicious dinner, here are some easy meals you can make in the comfort of your own dorm room, no pots and pans required.

DIRECTIONS:

Cover a microwave-safe plate with several layers of paper towels. Lay bacon in a single layer on the plate and cover with another paper towel to prevent grease splatter in your microwave. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or until the bacon is at the desired degree of crispiness. Remove bacon from the plate and allow to rest on another paper towel to remove excess grease. While the bacon is cooking, beat together eggs and milk in a microwave-safe dish. Cook in the microwave for 1-1 1/2 minutes, stirring once. Remove from microwave and allow to stand until all liquid disappears. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

B E T T E R- T H A N - F ROZE N B E E F BU RRI TO INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 pound ground beef • 1 bell pepper, chopped

• White flour tortillas • 1 can refried beans

• 1 package “Mexican Mix” Shredded cheese

• Cilantro • Chunky salsa

DIRECTIONS:

Crumble ground beef into a microwave-safe bowl, add chopped bell pepper, and cover with a paper towel to prevent splattering. Microwave in 2-minute intervals, stirring each time until cooked through. Lay out tortillas and fill with beans, cheese, and beef. Fold in the short ends then the long ends, flip seam-side down, and microwave for 2 minutes or until warmed through. Garnish with cilantro for a fresh twist and serve with your favorite chunky salsa.

Serve bacon and eggs together with fresh fruit.

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S IM PL E V E GG I E C U RR Y INGREDIENTS:

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1/2 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon green curry paste 2 cups vegetables, sliced 1 can garbanzo beans, drained

• 1/2 cup coconut milk • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce • 1/4 cup peanuts

DIRECTIONS:

Combine onion and curry paste in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 2 minutes. Add sliced vegetables, garbanzo beans, coconut milk, and soy sauce and stir. Microwave for 5 additional minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Toss in peanuts and serve with instant rice.

C H IC KE N AN D RIC E D I N N E R INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cups uncooked long grain rice • 2-3 button mushrooms, sliced • 1/2 can cream of chicken soup concentrate (you can use the other half for a light lunch)

• 1 cup water • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks • 1 tablespoon butter • Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS:

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, mushrooms, soup concentrate and water. Place chicken chunks on top and dot with butter. Cover dish and microwave for approximately 30 minutes, rotating the bowl every 10 minutes if your microwave doesn’t have a rotating plate. Microwaves vary, so be sure that your chicken is cooked through before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.

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