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Here’s what you missed while you were away • pgs 4-13 CONSTRUCTION CUMULATES Campus Center, Gartley, Gateway, IT Center

SUMMER SCREENINGS

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From Batman to aliens: a cinematic recap

HOW I SPENT MY BREAK UH Mānoa students share their vacation stories

Surviving the Semester

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL BEAUTY Four fabulous looks to celebrate your ﬁ rst week

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Academic success or failure? The decision is yours

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Enjoying the Semester Take a break and have fun • pgs 42-66

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE Kennedy Theatre’s 2012-2013 line up includes dance, zombies

NEARBY EATS, DELICIOUS TREATS Walking-distance restaraunts to sate your hunger

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WARRIORS ARE BACK Football team to start ﬁ rst year in Mountain West

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Gartley Hall was originally built in 1921, and is the campus’ third oldest permanent structure.

For some students, moving into dorms, spending too much money on textbooks or trying to figure out where their classes are may define the fall semester. But for all students, this fall marks a return to ongoing construction projects throughout campus.

“It is a tragedy that a great building like Gartley Hall was allowed to deteroriate to the point that it became unusable,” wrote Ashley Maynard, psychology department chair, in the letter. “Perhaps one positive that may come from this disaster is that in the future both the administration and faculty will not take the physical condition and maintenance of campus buildings for granted.”

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One such construction project is the renovation of Gartley Hall following its closure due to structural issues. Gartley Hall was closed in September 2009 due to f lood damage and a lack of repairs. The psychology department relocated to Sakamaki and Krauss Halls in October of that year. In a letter dated Nov. 17, 2009 to the University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly’s executive director, the department expressed concern regarding the building’s deterioration.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 7 to commemorate the starts of Gartley Hall’s renovation. “The renovation of Gartley Hall is another example of ‘polishing the Mānoa jewel,’” said former Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw. “Our refreshed Gartley Hall will truly highlight our campus as a modernized instructional and ofﬁ ce facility designed in a sustainable manner.” Following the completion of renovations around August

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2013, the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, currently stationed at Henke Hall, will move into Gartley. The delay in renovations stemmed from the lack of funding for renovations to Gartley Hall. The $12.5 million needed for renovations came from the Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance budget, part of UH Mānoa’s Office of Facilities and Grounds. The renovated Gartley Hall is designed to achieve a L eadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification. UH Mānoa will need between $600 to $700 million in capital investment over the next decade in capital improvement projects for various construction projects. For the 2013 fiscal year, $72 million has been allocated.

EMI A IKO Senior Staff Writer contributed to this report

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Gateway House reopening, re-vamped

The building now boasts a fresh paint-job, new ew windows, doors, landscaping g and front entrance with an added ed A DA ramp. The lobby and front nt desk were also updated when the 11-month construction project ct ended. According to Student Housing Ser vices’ officee manager Janet Pinho - Goldman, n, the $12 million project began in September 2011 to include construction, IT upgrades and changes hanges to the exterior and interior. or. New furniture, f looring, public blic areas and student rooms were re also added. Renovations were not purely aesthetic: A new fire re alarm system, plumbing, electrical lectrical wiring, Wi-Fi, and greener LED and f lourescent lightings ghtings were also implemented.

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A fter nearly 50 years of onal Gateway use, the International House was closed in fall 2011 to undergo major renovations. The two-tower, ten-stor n-stor y building houses 218 residents in double-room suitess with shared bathrooms. Gateway way reopened in early August 2012, 012, ready for students to move in. n.

in the remodeled study lounges on f loors three through 10 in both towers. If you need a break, there are larger social areas on the second f loors. Both towers also have improved public kitchens and laundry rooms. Dorm rooms also received renovations. In addition to the fresh paint, fl ooring, lighting, closets drapes, and furniture, students will benefit from the renovated bathrooms, which include new fi xtures, tiling, shelving, and lighting. Fol low i n g the completion of the Gateway remodeling, Student Housing Services invited the comUH to munity take guided in tours the building on Aug. 9.

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L ocated near the intersection of Dole Street et and EastWest Road, Gateway way is a twominute walk from campus. The building also boasts asts a buffetstyle cafeteria on n the ground f loor where students, ents, faculty, staff and visitors can an enjoy a variety of foods for under nder $10. A fter renovations, ons, students can now ditch ethernet plug-ins and enjoy Wi-Fi throughout Gateway. They can do online research while relaxing

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Starbucks available for students DAVIN AOYAGI Editor in Chief Students looking to grab their caffeine ﬁ x on campus can look towards the new Starbucks located at Campus Center. The opening of the Starbucks is a part of Phase II of the Campus Center Renovation Project, and the store had a soft opening on July 23. Campus Center Board President Michelle Tagorda provided remarks during the opening ceremony. “Through the opening of the Starbucks, we are continuing the Board’s vision to ensure that Campus Center shall serve as a campus community center and as a focus and

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Starbucks will later feature an outdoor seating area. unifying force of student life where students can foster both personal and professional relationships,” said Tagorda. “We the students, along with the campus community, now have a location that allows us to stay on campus later in the evening. We can have coffee, tea, drinks and snacks, all while studying right here in the living room of the campus.” Starbucks serves drinks that weren’t available at the Corner Market Café, including frappuccinos and trenta-sized drinks. Starbucks also sells merchandise such as Starbucks mugs and cups, as well as packs of coffee at the store. Starbucks Rewards cards and gift cards are accepted.

The Corner Market Café will close and re-open in the fall as Aloha Fresh. According to an email sent by Director of Student Life Business Services Eddie Robles, Aloha Fresh will feature food items such as salads, sandwiches and baked goods. For more information on the Starbucks opening, go to uhmdining.com. For more information on the Campus Center Renovation Project, go to hawaii.edu/campuscenter/renovation

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CAITLIN K ELLY Associate News Editor In summer 2008, the ﬁ rst major renovations to the Campus Center began. The project continued through the second of three phases this summer, a step which started two years ago. “We have many renovation projects to improve Campus Center so that our programs and services can accommodate the campus community,” said Campus Center Board President Michelle Tagorda. The first phase of construction, which ran from summer

to fall 2008, consisted of improvements to existing Campus Center facilities. This includes upgrades of restroom lighting and ventilation systems and the creation of a new bookstore entrance. UH put $1.2 million towards those efforts. Phase two will establish a new recreation center, projected to open in spring 2013. According to the Campus Center Renovation website, the concrete walls and two f loors of the center were constructed this summer and the shape of the gym took form. A full-ser vice Star-

bucks store opened on July 23, and improvements were made to the bookstore. This phase of the project will cost an estimated $38 million. Additional renovations to the Campus Center, including more areas for student organizations to collaborate, will take place during the third phase of the project. This is expected to cost $7.3 million, with a yet-undetermined ﬁnish date. PHOTO BY SHAWNTRELLE SUKLA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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For the ﬁ rst time ever, UH Mānoa will house a state-of-the-art Information Technology Service Center. Construction began in February 2012 with an estimated $42 million budget. Set for completion in May 2013, the center will have much to offer to students, staff and the environment.

J U S T W H AT I T N E E D E D An ITS center had been in talks for years but was fi nally pushed to start in 2004 after a fl ood damaged several buildings on campus and almost reached the existing data center in Keller Hall. Currently, the Information Technology Services staff and equipment are housed in several buildings across campus, making maintenance a hassle. Steve Smith, associate vice president for IT and Deputy Chief Information Officer, also emphasized the expenses associated with the electricity and air conditioning needed for the IT equipment. “By having a central building for all of this, we hope that we can consolidate a lot of that equipment into this space and that then should save on the cost of energy in all of these buildings across the campus,” he said.

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The first f loor of the center will feature video-conferencing rooms and “other kinds of high technology interactive sections that would be used for classes, for special events, for special meetings,” Smith explained. “ There will also be some training rooms and a place that faculty can develop digital materials for instruction and research.” The second f loor will have an 8,000 -square-foot data center that will hold servers responsible for systems like the ones used to register for classes, to record grades and financial system. “[T he data center] was one of the reasons why I was excited to come and work for the Universit y of Hawai‘i, because building a data center like this is a rare thing these days. So, I was excited about being part of that whole process,” expressed Smith. A nother addition is the Emergency Situation Room on the third f loor. This will be the first of its kind on campus and will be used for faculty to meet in times of emergency. The fourth and fifth f loors will house various IT staff in their respective fields.

Coinciding with Mānoa’s aim of being a “green” campus, the IT S Center is seeking a L eadership in Energy and Environmental Design approval. According to LEED’s website, usgbc.org, this would mean that the center is verified for “using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human environmental health.” “[LEED is] a certification that ’s actually ver y rare for a data center,” said Smith, “Mainly because data centers require so much power and air [conditioning]; it ’s not an easy effort to become certified as a sustainable green design.”

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PAV I N G T H E WAY Not only will the ITS Center be an attractive addition to campus, but it is also seeks to be a means for further technological advancement. “Who really knows what kinds of collaborative things we’ll be doing there in the future?” stated Smith, “So I think we’re gonna be well situated. I think it’s very important to have a university campus with leading-edge technology available to their students, and that’s what this building will provide for years to come.”

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Welcome Back Spring 2013 MA¯NOA UNDERGRADUATE POLITICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Open to full-time UHM Juniors & Seniors

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The Ma¯noa Political Internship Program was an integral part of my interest in law. Interning during the passage of Hawaii’s civil unions bill and helping deputies prepare their cases for trial provided a degree of insight into the creation and enforcement of laws that I couldn’t have gained in the classroom. It truly was a unique experience that I would recommend to all students. -Davin Aoyagi, Ka Leo Editor in Chief Intern for Hawaii State Legislative Internship & Prosecutor’s Office Internship

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Student selected for the program will be eligible for scholarship funding.

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All materials must be received by 10/1/2012. INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/mpi OR CALL 956-2026 This program is supported by the University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, The College of Social Sciences and The Outreach College.

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Over summer, the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents appointed Thomas Apple as the new chancellor of UH Mānoa. Prior to his appointment as chancellor, Apple ser ved as a provost at the University of Delaware. He replaces Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw, whose term ended on June 30.

ʻA T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A L EXPERIENCEʼ In an interview with Ka Leo on July 10, Apple outlined his role as chancellor with a focus on providing growth. “My role is to make sure ... that the university provides an opportunity for the students here to ﬁ nd their passion and to have a transformational experience here and make sure that the students are prepared for their future careers,” Apple said.

He outlined some ways to promote an enjoyable student experience, including the promotion of study abroad programs, experiential learning and encouraging students to form relationships with their faculty members.

C O N S T RU C T I O N O N CAMPUS Apple discussed the improvement of facilities as an immediate goal for UH Mānoa, referencing the program Renovate to Innovate, as well as the on-going construction projects on campus. “I’m delighted to see the cranes on campus,” said Apple. “We’re ﬁxing a number of classrooms on campus and a number of buildings.” Apple noted that the primary goal of renovating the campus was to enhance the services that could be provided to students. “Renovating our spaces in order to make our campus more useful for students is very important.”

R E S E A RC H RU M B L E Apple’s goal for research conducted by UH Mānoa is to double the present $300 million in funding brought in by research grants over the next five to ten years. He intends to accomplish these goals by expanding certain areas of research that the university is competitive in. “We’ve already established that we are either the best or among the best in the world in certain areas,” said Apple. Fields of research cited by Apple included ocean systems and astronomy, exploration on food and energy sustainability, and health issues like diabetes and obesity. “We’ve got to take those research discoveries ... and turn them into wealth ... [to] create business from them,” said Apple.

A RIEL R AMOS Managing Editor contributed to this report.

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UH summer athletics in review

A LOOK AT THE MOUNTAIN WEST AND BIG WEST

UH has left the Western Athletic Conference behind: The football team will join the Mountain West Conference, while all other athletic teams will become members of the Big West Conference. The Mountain West was founded in July 1, 1999. This year, the conference will consist of Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawai‘i (football only), Nevada, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV and Wyoming. The Mountain West has established itself as one of the premier football conferences in the nation, with 51 bowl games – including four appearances in BCS games – during its 13-year existence.

PRESEASON POLLS RELEASED FOR UH TEAMS The first preseason polls for UH sports teams have been released. The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team was picked by coaches as the favorites to win the Big West conference. UH received all but one fi rst-place vote with 99 points total, and Long Beach State, the defending Big West champion, came in second with 88 points. The other fi rst-place vote went to Cal Poly, the seventh pick. The Big West coaches weren’t as kind to the Rainbow Wahine soccer team, which was picked to fi nish tied for ninth in the Big West. The Rainbow Wahine received 18 points in the poll, as did UC Riverside. Long Beach State captured nine of the 10 fi rst-place votes, while 2011 conference champion UC Irvine collected the other top vote. LBSU totaled 99 points, followed by UCI with 86 and Cal State Fullerton in third with 71. The Warrior football team also did not receive much favor in the preseason polls. Hawai‘i was selected to fi nish seventh in its inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference. Boise State was picked to win the conference, followed by two teams that also came to the MWC from the WAC: Nevada and Fresno State.

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Multiple athletes with ties to UH competed in the 2012 L ondon Olympics. Former UH sailor Molly Vandemoer (1997- 01) and the United States lost to Finland on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Elliot 6m sailing compe tition. The team finished fifth overall behind Spain, Australia, Finland and Russia. UH alumnus Clay Stanley (1997, 1999 -’00) and the U.S. volleyball team failed to repeat as gold medalists, falling to Italy in the quarterfinals in straight sets. The U.S. was able to defeat top-ranked Brazil, but were unable to keep their momentum going against the Italians. Former UH swimmer Melanie Schlanger (2004 - 06), on the other hand, achieved success in her Olympic Games. Schlanger, who swam the anchor leg, and her Australian teammates captured gold and broke the Olympic record in the 4x100m freestyle with a time of 3:33.15. Schlanger also earned a silver medal as a member of the 4x200m freestyle relay, as Australia finished second behind the U.S., who broke the Olympic record with a time of 7:42.92. Current UH swimmer Jasmine A lkhaldi finished fifth of eight swimmers in her heat in the women’s 100m freestyle, but failed to qualif y for the semifinals. A lkhaldi, who competed for the Philippines, swam the race in a time of 57.13, which was 1.76 seconds off heat winner Dara Eszter of Hungar y. Former UH swimmer A zad A l-Barazi (2008 - 09, 2009 -10) also failed to qualif y for the semifinals in the men’s 100m breastroke. A l-Barazi was competing for Syria, and was Syria’s lone Olympic swimmer.

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On Tuesday, July 17, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Thanks to a gift from the Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa will be able to expand its current athletics facilities. The new complex, a threestory building, will be built on the mauka side of the current Clarence T.C. Ching Field. The complex will include offices, locker rooms and a meeting room. The complex will also feature a sand volleyball venue with 800 seats and two competition courts, as well as grandstand seating for the field that will seat about 2,500. Lofted space for future facilities, such as concessions, a ticket office and broadcast booths, will be also provided. Construction began in late July, and is scheduled to be completed in Winter 2013.

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Summer is usually a slow crawl for gaming. The major publishers tend to hold back their triple-A titles for the holiday season. Though the season is not traditionally bountiful, there were still several releases that deserve mention.

MAY ʻD R AG O N ʼS D O GM Aʻ Publisher: Capcom Platforms: PS3, 360 An open-world roleplaying game, “Dragon’s Dogma” featuring a variety of available classes, with basics like mages and warriors, and more unique classes such as magic archers and mystic knights. The game consists of a persistent world, meaning that the story and environment change depending on what decisions you make in-game, no matter how small. There is also a night and day system, where night is exceptional in its intensity: You literally can’t see a thing outside the radius of an available light source.

ʻ T H E B I N D I N G O F I SA AC T H E W R AT H O F T H E L A M Bʻ Publisher: Valve (distributor) Platform: PC “The Binding of Isaac” is a roguelike dungeon game similar to the original “The Legend of Zelda” back on the Nintendo Entertainment System. The big difference from “Zelda” is the dark comedic tones, as well as religious themes featured in this game –

as the name would suggest, the game is loosely adapted from the Biblical myth of the sacriﬁce of Isaac. “The Wrath of the Lamb” expansion, in addition to adding to the plot, features more bosses and new power-ups.

JUNE ʻL O L L I P O P C H A I N S AWʻ Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Platform: PS3, 360 A hack-and-slash game where you control a chainsaw-wielding cheerleader named Juliet, who one day goes to school to discover that the whole student body has been turned to zombies. The game was developed by Grasshopper Manufacture, a studio known for their outlandish and bizarre games, including “No More Heroes” and “Shadows of the Damned.” Your performance is scored for every set of kills you perform. This game’s irreverent humor makes it a eclectic choice.

ʻS I D ME I E RʼS C I V I L IZ AT I O N V: GO DS & KI N GSʻ Publisher: 2K Games and Aspyr Platform: PC “Sid Meier’s Civilization” series is one of the most popular gateway series into the strategy genre. During the transition from “Civilization IV,” the developers decided to simplify the game for new audiences, and eliminated many older elements. The game series focuses on building a kingdom and establishing it as the dominant world power via war, culture, diplo-

macy or technology. The elements of espionage and religion, missing from the original release, are reintroduced in the “Gods & Kings” DLC. New races, including the Celts and Huns, and cities also make appearances.

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ʻA R M A 2 : O P E R AT I O N A R ROW H E A D “DAY Z”ʻ

Publisher: Meridian 4 Platform: PC A mod for “ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead,” “Dayz” take the realistic military shooter and turns it into a open-world survival-horror game. You are placed in the middle of a zombie-infested island with no instructions and no objectives other than to survive. This entails ﬁnding materials and consumables to prolong your existence. In addition to a real-time night and day system, the mod is very player-versus-player driven. You can team up with others, or kill them for their loot. You may get shot over a can of beans, but the game’s looting and surviving becomes quite addictive.

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Publisher: Square Enix Platforms: PC, PS3, 360 The premise of this puzzle game is that you’re a young boy trying to save your mad scientist uncle, who is trapped in a pocket dimension. To do so, you must restart several generators lost among a maze of rooms, manipulating them using four dimensions: Fluffy, Heavy, Reverse Gravity and Slow.

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JOSEPH H AN Staff Writer As you reflect on your summer with nostalgia, here’s a list of films that – if you had seen them – would have made it better. Pick them up on DVD in the fall to make up for skipping them the first time.

ʻP ROM E T H E U S ʼ

Available in October Director Ridley Scott returns to science fiction with a film that shares the same DNA as “Alien” – a prequel, but not really. The film explores the origins of life, and Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace), along with the crew of the Prometheus, explores the depths of uncertainty, only to marvel at and fear what they find. This film is visually stunning and will force you to share the same curiosity as the crew, but it may leave you with more questions than answers. A movie that leaves you wanting more is worth the watch.

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Available in October With his usual style and eye for detail, director Wes Anderson charms again with a fantastical tale of two young lovers: Sam (Jared Gilman), an orphan and expert in survival, and Suzy (Kara Hayward), a misunderstood dreamer. They venture for freedom and strive for a utopia where they can live by their own rules but danger, adults and the inevitable passage into maturity pose some problems.

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Soft and subtle, this look consists primarily of warm neutral colors: pastels, beiges and creams, with deeper tones of mauve, copper and chestnut. Chiffon and delicate laces lend themselves well to this style. Sophisticated solids dominate the look, so pop a mini-stripe skirt or ditzy ﬂoral pumps for ﬂare. When accessorizing, rose, pearl and bowtie details are always in style.

First-day fashion JACKIE PERREIR A Associate Opinions Editor First impressions are everything. And on the ﬁ rst day of school, when everyone’s too shy to acknowledge each other, your wardrobe is the fastest wayy to sayy who you y are. Commemorate your ur fresh start with a unique outﬁ t.

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So much more than red white and blue, this look is for the patriotic small town girl in all of us. Casual and conﬁdent, bright and bold, this look is where blue denim, thick stripes, collegial pieces and plaid prints reside. Americana is aweUncle Sam mustache some: ﬂag tt-shirts, shirts, star details, even Un earrings. Red lipstick and red nail polish aare godsends. Add Converse for kicks. C

T ECHN ECHNICOLO I COLO R SU M M ER So what if it’s fall? You’re in Hawai‘i, and this look will have you working that beautiful weather year-round. Intense, colorful pieces with bold patterns and a hint of quirk complete this look. The Technicolor girl can’t live without modern f lorals, tribal prints and graphic tees. Just have fun and remember: Shaved-ice earrings look good with everything.

Not too girly, not too grunge. The key to this look is ﬁnding a balance between the two. Pair a white lacey top with some leather pants and combat boots, or your Metallica t-shirt with high-waist shorts and ballet ﬂats. Black, distressed and acid wash denims all have their place here. Accessorizing is all about the heavy metals; studs are the perfect highlight for this look whether its hairpins, bracelets or belts.

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Hearts may be heavy as the new semester begins, but at least your backpack doesn’t have to be – for the ﬁrst few days, anyway. You may be able to leave those gigantic hardcover textbooks at home, but make sure to carry these ﬁve items in your backpack at all times.

1. W R I T I N G T O O L S (PA P E R I N C L U D E D) College is not like elementary school where you could borrow a classmate’s pencil and return it at the end of the day. Here, you could have ﬁve classes in one day, each in a different room with completely different people. Chances are that you’ll eventually need to write an in-class response, take a pop quiz or grade

someone else’s paper – and you can’t do that with a laptop. Always have pencils, pens and folder paper on hand, because asking a neighbor to borrow in every class is embarrassing and inconvenient. Keep your writing utensils in a small pencil case to keep your backpack clean and organized.

2. FOLDER I remember many of my high school classmates haphazardly stuffing papers into their backpacks and then bringing them out again the next day wrinkled and creased. In college, the smallest things leave an impression on your professors and peers. Turning in a wrinkled report won’t impress anyone, and scrambling to ﬁnd a sheet of notes inside your backpack may prevent you from doing well on a test. A folder or divider will ensure that papers stay crisp and can be easily found when needed. I use a plastic portfolio that has six different sections so that I can organize my papers according to what class they are for.

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Between classes, part-time jobs and extracurricular activities, there are so many important deadlines, due dates and meetings to remember that trying to mentally keep track of all of them is near impossible. Planners come in all sizes and types. A small daily planner is helpful for recording homework assignments and checking them off when they’re completed. A larger monthly planner is useful for keeping note of a lot of dates over a long period of time. Choose the one most beneﬁcial to you – and remember to use it.

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Welcome Back Send your backpack packing Find an alternative school bag

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While tote bags are stylish, they leave your bag’s weight unevenly distributed on your back and shoulders. A RIEL R AMOS Managing Editor

School is back in session and, for some of us, that means lugging around three or four heavy textbooks. A few lucky students will have one or two classes that don’t require textbooks, but no matter what, you’ll need a place to put all your school supplies. Make a fashion statement by foregoing a backpack and using one of these alternatives.

H A N D BAG S/ T O T E S

Sanrio, Marc Jacobs, to kidoki, and Juicy Couture are several brands that provide multiple styles of handbags and totes that come with many pockets and dividers that can provide a place for ever y pen and notebook. With a range of sizes available, you can use a smaller handbag on the days you only have one or two classes and bigger totes on course-heavy days.

R E U S A B L E B AG S

Show your support for sustainability and to go green by making use

of that reusable bag you bought at the UH Bookstore. Various supermarkets have locally inspired designs, such as the poke bowl or musubi design bags from Foodland. These wide-mouthed, multipurpose bags are also great for the beach, so after class, dump out your textbooks and notepads and pack your bag with a towel, water and sunscreen.

M E S S E N G E R BAG Avoid looking like the hunchback of Notre Dame with a sleek messenger bag. With numerous pockets and zippers, staying organized is easy. Most messenger bags also come with a designated padded section for your laptop as well.

T RO L L E Y BAG S Take the stress off your shoulders and back by using a bag with wheels. Pulling your burden around is a lot easier on your body than carr ying it. Trolley bags come in various sizes, and some are big enough to resemble personal suitcases. The only downside is having to pick up your rolling pack when hiking upstairs.

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Mac vs. PC A NDREW L EE Staff Writer

These days, there’s always an alternative. The competition for the Microsoft Windows PC often boils down to Apple’s selection of Macbooks. With Apple’s release of the OSX operating system back in 2001, the “Mac vs PC” struggle for supremacy has raged on. So which one will work better for you?

V I RU S E S

While a Mac is not invincible, it is the safer of the two. It’s just easier to make a virus for a Windows PC: PCs are older, more common and are built on a lesssecure base system. But as long as you use common sense and avoid the shadier areas of the Internet, you’re still safe on a PC. It’s recommended to get something like Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast! or Avira, which have free variants that should keep you virus free.

OS LONGEVITY

OSX Lion came out on July 19, 2011, and OSX Mountain Lion released just last month. Windows 7, on the other hand, came out in 2009 and Windows 8 is currently only in pre-release. Though the PC seems to have more life from version to version over Mac’s annual releases, it does require some occasional defragmentation and cleaning with applications like Degraggler and CCleaner to keep it at optimal performance. But it might be worth the work if you’d be irked being behind the curve with an older Mac operating system.

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P RO G R A M S A N D C U S T OM I Z AT I O N The PC operating system is easier to understand for most programmers, and therefore simpler to develop applications and customize for. While it is still behind in the number of available options, as Macs grow in popularity, multi-platform programs are becoming more prevalent. Externally, however, Macs are more rigid. You can usually replace PC parts on your own as long as you have a screwdriver and some know-how. Mac parts, on the other hand, are tailor-made to run Apple operating systems, so when your Mac breaks down, you’ll have to take it to an Apple store to get ﬁ xed.

PRICE The last and biggest determining factor is price. With Macs, cost is standard. The Macbook Air ranges from about $1,000 to $1,200, while the Macbook Pro ranges from $1,200 to $2,200. With a valid UH Mānoa ID, the UH bookstore offers discounts on Macbooks, going as low as $839 for an Air and $1,046 for a Pro. PCs tend to have a bigger scale of prices with minimalist and portable netbooks in the $200-$400 range, heavy-duty laptops lingering in the $2,000 area and standard laptops ranging between those two extremes. In the end it comes down to what you need the computer for. Academy for Creative Media ﬁlm-focused majors will lean towards Mac for Final Cut Studio. The software that architecture students use is Windows-speciﬁc. If you don’t have any requirements or preference, try both out and see which one you enjoy more.

PAIGE TAKEYA Chief Copy Editor Choosing the perfect tablet is no easy task. There are dozens of available options, all suited for different budgets and needs. Here are three recommendations that may work out for you.

A P P L E I PA D Price: $499-$699 Size: 9.7-inch display Memory: 16 -64 GB OS: iOS The iPad may be the most ubiquitous tablet on the market. The iOS software is simple and user-friendly, and the App Store boasts over 500,000 apps. The iPad also boasts Retina display and sizable internal storage. As it is compatible with iCloud, users will ﬁ nd that the iPad is right at home in the family of Apple devices. However, the staggeringly high price of the iPad (on average hundreds more than its tablet competition) will be a hurdle for most students. Additionally, its closed software makes it a slightly less appealing buy for those who enjoy customizing and tweaking their devices.

A M A ZO N K I N D L E F I R E

The Kindle Fire differentiates enttia itself from the competition with its built-in access to Amazon’s hefty and reasonably priced Kindle reading library, and Amazon Prime membership allows users free books, movies and more. But the Kindle Fire does have its ﬂaws: It doesn’t have much internal storage and most of its content is chieﬂy available via the cloud, so Internet access is required to get the most out of it. The Kindle Fire is also not the most technically impressive of the tablet options, but its affordable price and practicality makes it a solid choice for student consumers.

GOOGLE NEXUS 7

Price: $199-$249 Size: 7-inch display Memory: 8-16 GB OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean The Nexus 7 is manufactured by Asus but developed by Google. This partnership has resulted in the Nexus 7 boasting impressive technical specs at a low price (thanks to Asus), and it also allows it to be the first tablet that runs on the quick and streamlined Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS (thanks to Google). This also enables the Nexus 7 to integrate well with Google’s various apps. On the other hand, the Google Play media system is not as advanced or as varied as Amazon’s network, and, like the Kindle Fire, it relies heavily on cloud storage to provide you access to all your movies and music. If you don’t have internet, you may be stranded.

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Physical vs. digital: the textbook question PAIGE TAKEYA Chief Copy Editor Textbook purchasing is one of the more expensive aspects of being a student. But before you head to the campus bookstore to drop a few hundred dollars on your stack of hardcover, 500-page textbooks, ask yourself this: Should you go digital?

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There are numerous reasons that argue in favor of abandoning your physical tomes in lieu of e -books. You will save space (and the environment). Every e-reader on the market has the capacity to store hundreds, if not thousands, of paperless books on a single device that weighs less than a pound and is usually no larger than the average notebook. Storing your library on these light electronic devices will save you back pain, shelf space and trees. You will save money. Most e-books run cheaper than their hard copy counterparts. A good majority of the ﬁction selection on Amazon and Barnes & Noble retails around an affordable $9.99 or less, below the list price for most books. Dedicated e-readers function just like books. Advances in technology mean that

developments like e-ink (which replicates the appearance of printed paper almost precisely) and backlights help you avoid glare and the eye strain that could come with staring at a brightly lit LCD screen all day. You can also bookmark your place, highlight passages and take notes on an e-reader with no difﬁculty.

P RO - P H YS I C A L But don’t start burning your books just yet – there are lots of reasons why the old way can still be the best way. You might not save money. Consider that a digital purchase is a permanent one: There’s a good chance you could sell your physical textbooks and recoup your money, but nobody is going to buy your PDF ﬁles. Not everything is available. For all the hype of e-books, there are a lot of books simply not available in the format. While public domain works and very recent releases are almost assuredly found digitally, books that fall in between these two extremes may or may not be e-books yet. A quick search of my own fall reading list revealed that at least half my books are hard copy-only, which means that no matter what, I’m going to be hauling a few dictionarysized books around. In other words, an e-reader investment may not be the wisest if none of your books will be purchasable in the format.

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Tablets may not be easy on the eyes. While dedicated devices like Amazon’s Kindle do incorporate e-ink to minimize eye strain, tablets like the iPad use backlit LCD screens. If you plan to do a lot of heavy reading – but you don’t want to buy an e-ink-based e-reader – then your eyes may end up hurting during your latenight cram sessions.

VERDICT The question of whether or not you read and retain more effectively with a hard copy or digital textbook – which might be the single most important factor in your decision – is too subjective. I personally ﬁnd physical texts more effective for my own learning style, but I know that there are many people that feel differently. My own advice would be to go for a mixture of both options. I think things like dictionaries and reference books would be easier to transport and cheaper if you can find digital versions, but I feel that it might be better to have hard copies of novels and any other texts that you will be analyzing in-depth – just so you have the freedom to annotate and highlight and fold corners as liberally as you please. But ultimately, your decision will rest on your budget and your needs.

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Budget-friendly Microsoft Office alternatives A NDR E W L EE Staff Writer

Everyone writes papers in college, regardless of your major. The go-to word processor for most students is Microsoft Word. At the UH Bookstore, you can purchase Microsoft Office, containing Word, Powerpoint and Excel, for $100 on both Mac and PC. Those with PC can buy Word as a standalone for $50. But for the student trying to save a little, there are several alternatives that still get the job done without costing you a single cent.

ties of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, among other features. Those who have previously worked with Microsoft Office will find the interface familiar, as it is based in part off of Microsoft Office 2003. OpenOffice does have its own file type, .odt, but it can export your documents as a .doc file.

Evernote also gives you the option to make Notebooks, which allow you to organize your notes by subject, and Tags, so that you can further categorize your notes. You get 60 MB worth of space for free, and you can get additional space by going premium for $5 a month or $50 a year.

GOOGLE DOCS EVERNOTE

OPENOFFICE

OpenOffice is a free, open-source office software suite, available for both Mac and PC, parallel to Microsoft Office. It contains applications that cover the du-

Available for Mac, PC, iOS and web, Evernote is an online syncing application made for notetaking, including written, audio, image and video notes. Evernote syncs your work online, allowing you to start something on a laptop or school computer and finish it on your home computer without needing a USB drive.

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If you’re looking for a hybrid between OpenOffice and Evernote, Google Docs is for you. Google Docs provides an office software suite almost as powerful as Microsoft Office or OpenOffice, and it syncs online, just like Evernote. The f law is that your documents are only available online unless you remember to download them. You can save the file in most common file types, including .doc, .odt, and even .pdf.

The web-based service only requires a Google account to use, something all UH students have via their hawaii.edu email addresses.

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S i m pl e not e is an iOS and webbased service. Though it lacks an actual desktop application for Mac and PC, it does have a variety of programs tailor-made to integrate with it. For Macs, popular ones include National Velocity and Dashnote, while PC has ResophNotes and GumNotes. It also syncs your work online, making it available anywhere you sign in. The difference between Evernote and Simplenote is, as the name suggests, its simplicity. There’s no heavy formatting and no picture support – just a very plain text editor.

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Keep your computer secure Don’t let the Internet troll you A NDREW L EE Staff Writer As technology advances, so do the threats surrounding it. CNN Money reports that over the last 12 years, identity theft has become the number one consumer complaint. The best course of action is to put up a strong defense by means of increasing your Internet security. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your computer and your personal information.

PA S S WO R D S Complex and difﬁcult-to-remember passwords are ironically easy for a computer to guess. A “brute-force” attack is when a program repeatedly attempts to guess your password by going through a dictionary of words. Although many sites now require the use of numbers and punctuations in passwords, replacing each letter “o” with a zero doesn’t quite cut it anymore. One method of developing a good password is to use the ﬁ rst letter of each word in a lyric, speech or something else you know well. Using “wcdiwwtwclyfb” can stump a computer due to its length and obscurity, but I just have to remember, “We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind.”

COOKIES Sometimes passwords aren’t even needed. Each person leaves a trail of HT TP (hypertext transfer protocol) cookies behind as he or she travels the web. You can navigate away from a page, but you don’t have to log back in when you come back to it because cookies are informing the website of your previous session. While this is useful, it can also be dangerous. People on the same network can potentially use these cookies to masquerade as you. These days, many sites now use HT TPS (Hypertext transfer protocol secure) which maintains a direct connection between the client (you) and the server (the website). However, it’s not a bad idea to periodically flush your cookies or just turn them off all together. In addition, applications like AdBlock or Do Not Track Plus help prevent third-party sites from sneaking off with your information.

A N T I - V I RU S The most expensive part of keeping your computer protected is purchasing an anti-virus program. The average user doesn’t need anything other than Microsoft Security Essentials, a free download from Windows made to integrate with your computer. If you want a little more protection, software such as Avast! and Avira have free versions that may not have all the features of their paid counterparts but still get the job done. Malware-removal programs like Malwarebyte and cleaning software like CCleaner are also good to have around when you feel there might be something ﬁshy with your computer.

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Sometimes you just need to worry about straight-up theft. A simple thing is to lock the computer with a password. They may ﬁ nd a way to get past it, but it’s still a safety barrier for all your info. Likewise, it’s smart to change all your online passwords as soon as you realize your electronic device has been stolen. An application called Prey is your best defense. Prey is a multi-platform invisible application that, though installed on your computer, is only accessible via the Internet. Once logged in, you can use GPS to track your laptop, access the webcam to take photos of the thief, or just lock them out of the computer completely.

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Most social media sites allow you to report other users if you feel you are being harassed. PAIGE TAKEYA Chief Copy Editor Social media has become increasingly integrated with our lives over the last few years – how often can you go without checking your Facebook? – but this technology synthesis comes with a price. Issues like identity theft and harassment are very real. Here are some tips to help you keep your real life and your media life separate and safe.

K E E P I T O N T H E D OW N L OW The first thing you should do when you sign up for a new social networking platform – be it Instagram or Facebook – is to check your privacy and security settings. Most websites, by default, permit at least some of your posts and information to be public. If you’re uncomfortable with random Internet passersby seeing your vacation photos, adjust your settings accordingly. However, you should always keep personal information – like your phone number – private. It ’s one thing if strangers know you like Momo Burger; it ’s an entirely different matter if they also know your birthday. Identity theft can be hastened if thieves have easy access to the answers of your probable security questions. The recent celebrity hacking scandal – which resulted in the release of personal photos from the likes of actresses Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis – was accom-

plished by one man gleaning sensitive information about his targets from their social media accounts and interviews.

C H E C K - I N S PA R I N G LY W hile applications like Facebook, Yelp and foursquare encourage you to “check in” at different locations, this action should be used sparingly. A lthough you may be proclaiming your patronage of a particular restaurant, you are also telegraphing your precise physical location and routine. If an unscrupulous individual has access to your check-ins and tags, then they can very quickly get an idea of your usual routine. A potential burglar who knows that you work in Waikīkī between 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every night also knows that this would be the optimal time to peruse your empty apartment in Mililani.

D O N ʼ T H E S I TAT E T O U N F R I E N D If someone is making you uncomfortable online – whether through their own posts or messages directed at you – do not hesitate to remove them from your network. It may be harder to re move yourself from someone’s presence in real life, but on Facebook? It takes the click of a single button. Being able to quantify your friends does make it fairly obvious when someone drops away, but if you’re afraid of the social faux pas of outright deletion, fiddle with the settings and just block their posts from appearing in your news feed.

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Dropbox: Synchronize and share your way to success SHAYNA DIAMOND Opinions Editor

Between essays, resumes and PowerPoint presentations, students have a lot of important files

on their computers. Transferring and sharing these files can be cumbersome, so if you need an alternative to flash drives and email, use Dropbox.

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Constantly transferring and emailing files to yourself quickly becomes a real pain. If you start an assignment or project at home, you have to then find a way to carr y it with you to school or work, constantly downloading, uploading, revising and replacing. Dropbox is a free online file synchronization and backup service. It allows you to store any number of different files, var ying from photos to documents to videos, and leaves it available to you from anywhere. Upload files

to your Dropbox and it automatically syncs to all your computers and phones, as well as the website itself. Dropbox provides a default two GB of storage for first-time users, but the ser vice offers many venues through which you can get more space for free. Paid plans for 50 GB and 100 GB are also available.

WHY USE IT? Backing up your important files to Dropbox ensures that your files will be safe. Accidentally dump tea on your laptop? Your hard drive mysteriously catch on fire? Any files saved to Dropbox can be retrieved on new devices, guaranteeing that the things you really need will be accessible to you even in the most unfortunate of times.

If you happen to be a neat freak like me who compulsively deletes things, then you’re also likely to stumble into the problem I’ve encountered repeatedly: deleting the wrong things. If you delete a file stored in your Dropbox, it gets deleted from all the other computers on your account as well. But what if you didn’t mean to delete it? Simple, just login to the Dropbox website and find the deleted file – now it’s yours again. Maybe you made some alterations to a presentation, but de cided that your earlier version was better, but you didn’t save a copy of it. Dropbox keeps all the revisions of your files so that you can easily revert to an older version by going to the website and choosing “Revisions” via the little arrow next to your file.

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Sharing files and folders can be done between Dropbox users by simply right-clicking a folder in your Dropbox and choosing “Share” and inviting that user to share it. You can then both upload and download files from that folder. You can both edit, delete, add and save those files without the hassle of email or file -size limitations. Say you need to share a file with a classmate but they don’t have an account. A ll you have to do is drop the file in your “Public Folder,” copy the “Public UR L” and email the link to your classmate and they can download it straight from the Dropbox website. No fuss, no downloading it or giving them access to an account or your computer directly.

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How to use academic search engines SHAYNA DIAMOND Opinions Editor When you’re writing an essay, Wikipedia isn’t going to cut it as a vetted resource. Academic search engines are Internet tools that provide an effective and efﬁcient way of doing research. A well-phrased search with customized settings on the right engine can bring you the quality resources you need.

W H AT T O U S E Some of the best and most widely known search engines include EBSCO Host, Academic Search Premier and Google Scholar. As a college student, the beneﬁt of these speciﬁc search engines is that they focus on academic sources. In addition, as a UH Mānoa student, you have access to many

of the scholarly journals available through these engines. By using the E-Resources & Databases link on the UH Mānoa Library website (library.manoa. hawaii.edu), you can select an area of study, then a speciﬁc search engine and then the research is on.

C H O O S E YO U R WO R D S C A R E F U L LY There’s a ﬁne balance to maintain when choosing what phrases or words to use when using search engines. The key is to take advantage of that budding collegiate vocabulary (or thesaurus) and try using different words in combination with customization options. You can also utilize symbols to assist you in your searches. Quotation marks around a phrase will ensure

that your results include the entire phrase and not just one or two words. Using the “+” symbol can help you combine words such as authors’ last names or different subject keywords by placing them between each word or phrase to give you results with not just one of the words, but both. On the other end, you can use the “-” symbol to exclude certain search keywords. For example, if you’re looking for a psychological resource, but keep ﬁnding things you don’t want about Freud, then you can search “psychology -Freud” to limit the results and block out what you don’t want.

C U S T OM I Z AT I O N Speciﬁc words or symbols aren’t the only way to help narrow your search though. Most search

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UH pays for access to academic journals so that students can utilize them for free. engines have customizable settings, allowing you to narrow down your searches. Academic Search Premier, for example, offers many options to “Limit your results,” such as only bringing up resources in a certain language, published during a particular time frame, and

even the type of publication. Browse through the list of presets to reﬁ ne your research and save time. Understanding how to use and taking advantage of UH Mānoa’s online sources and library system is an effective method to ease yourself into the world of quality digital research.

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Clicking away the minutes Turn distractions into study tools NAOMI L UGO Staff Writer It’s back-to-school time. Time to go back to the books, write those papers and of course, study. After a long summer break, it may be hard to get back into the productive habits that will earn good grades. Since working online is unavoidable for most classes, multiple tabs open on your internet browser can encourage distraction and procrastination. But there are ways to take back your time. Here’s how you can turn these distracting sites into study tools. NICHOLAS SMITH / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

BR ANDON HOO Associate Chief Copy Editor

It’s late at night and you’ve already checked your Facebook 20 times, read your email twice and spent the past hour watching hilarious videos of cats on YouTube, yet that assignment just doesn’t seem to want to get done. Instead of refreshing your newsfeed, check out these free websites that’ll help you put off your homework for a few more hours.

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Think of a website that combines the newsfeed of Facebook with the brevity and “following” of Twitter and you’ve come up with tumblr. This micro-blogging site allows users to follow other blogs, and provides users with the ability to like, comment or reblog each post. While most use it as a personal blog, there are many that dedicate their blogs to various topics. From Internet memes to food, tumblr has it all. Looking for blogs about photography? There’s a blog for that. Disney movies? There’s one for that too. How about a blog for accidental Chinese hipsters? Yeah, that exists. So go ahead and signup, follow and reblog.

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Do you know of nine actors who do the same pose for every movie poster? Or maybe six glitches that accidentally invented modern video gaming? If you don’t, Cracked has you covered. Suited for a more mature audience, this humor website has articles, videos and more that’ll have you taking away a good amount of obscure knowledge. Many of its articles are lists of random knowledge that are both hu-

morous and interesting. If you’re looking to be productive though, be warned, as each article is followed by ﬁve more recommended articles, which can leave you with less and less time for productivity.

P I N T E R E S T (P I N T E R E S T.C OM) According to their website, “Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web.” Users have their own virtual pinboards to which they “pin” things of interest to them from anywhere on the Internet. When first starting, you are given a list of topics – such as food, art or technology – which can be checked off according to your interests, and Pinterest will provide you with recommended boards to follow. Using the search function, you can find other boards and pinned results from other users, which you in turn can re-pin yourself. The site has also gained a bit of fame recently as some women have used it to help plan their wedding. Pinterest is currently invite-only, but you can request an invite by providing them with your email address.

FAC E B O O K : C L A S S M AT E N E T WO R K I N G T O O L Friend your classmates on Facebook; you may be on the site during lectures any way, so put it to use in enhancing your academics. Create a network of your classmates on Facebook that you can refer to during study time. Your classmates may have better notes or concepts that you may have missed. They may also be able to offer a new perspective on a topic that you might be stuck on. Facebook’s chat feature will give you instant access to a study tool right on your computer screen. Also, at the beginning of a new school year, you not only will have a strong foundation to get that A in your class, but you will also be able to make a few friends in the process.

WO R D P R E S S/ T U M B L R : A MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION FORMAT Tumblr may be a great source of distraction with its never-ending supply of pictures and gifs, but it can also be used as a creative outlet for presentations or projects. Be creative: If a professor gives

STUMBLEUPON (STUMBLEUPON.COM) If you want to break out of your usual web surﬁ ng routine and ﬁ nd some websites you wouldn’t have discovered yourself, try StumbleUpon. Simply select topics you are interested in from the list available when you register and hit the “Stumble!” button in the top corner to begin. Like its name implies, each click of the button will provide you a new site to stumble upon that’s related to one of your selected interests. You can then vote each site with a thumbs-up or down and StumbleUpon will customize its results based on your votes.

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you room on an assignment, use Tumblr or Wordpress to create a multimedia project. You can also use these websites to build online portfolios to showcase your college work to potential employers.

YO U T U B E : S T UC K? ON LI N E T U TORIAL S C AN B E FOU N D H E RE YouTube can be an unlimited source of information. You may even be able to use it as a citable source for some writing assignments. Instead of browsing music videos and watching the latest video sensation, learn a new skill. Photoshop, video editing and new languages are just some skills that you can explore with YouTube. If you’re looking for a new way to study subject matter in your classes, you may also be able to ﬁnd videos on that as well.

P I N T E R E S T: THE MEDIA AND IDEA STORAGE AREA You may use Pinterest like Tumblr – to display your various interests and browse photos. Pinterest also has the potential to become a place for you to store photographs and ideas for future projects and assignments. If you’re coming up on a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation, you can ﬁnd creative photos with Pinterest. Since you can pin from anywhere on the web, it can be a good way to stay organized. Just make sure to cite your sources. With the increasing need for students heading to the workforce to have a personal “brand” behind them, internet sites like Pinterest can be a huge part of that presence. It is important to remember that your proﬁles and accounts through these websites can all also be used to create that personal brand.

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Shift the odds in your favor by taking 15 credits per semester. Students who earn 15 credits are more likely to finish college on time, earn better grades, and have higher completion rates. On average, residents in Hawai‘i with a bachelor’s degree earned nearly $20,000 more per year, and those with an associate’s degree earned $10,000 more per year, than residents who did not earn a college degree. It pays to earn your degree, and earning it faster means you’ll make more money over the span of your career!

Take control ! You determine how long it will take you to graduate. The first step is to register for 15 credits each semester and take English and Math courses in your first year of college. Students who take 15 credits per semester and complete English and Math courses early are more likely to graduate on time.

The next step is to be proactive and ask for help. Meet with your academic advisor, who will help you map out a plan to finish on time. Know which courses you need to take to graduate. If you can’t take 15 credits a semester, then take summer classes to stay on track.

By earning 15 credits per semester, you’ll not only graduate on time, you’ll also have more options. You could enter the workforce, start your career, and start earning money sooner. You could pursue a graduate degree. You could even take time off to travel or do some volunteer work. The options are limitless if you finish on time!

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Manoa Alcohol Project CAITLIN K ELLY Associate News Editor

Booze, drugs and parties. These terms are often associated with life on a college campus, but the Mānoa Alcohol Project is out to ensure that accurate statistics on alcohol use are made public. MAP was established in 2005 under a federal Department of Education grant in order to address the issue of underage drinking in residence halls. After the federal grant was ended, a grant from AnheuserBusch allowed the program to expand and include all undergraduates. “People tend to overestimate alcohol use and underestimate protective behaviors,” said health promotion section chair Kristen Scholly. According to the MAP website, three-fourths of UH Mānoa students are not considered highrisk drinkers. However, if students are unaware that a majority of their peers have healthy habits, Scholly fears that they could adjust their behavior in order to ﬁt in.

T H E MO R E YO U K N OW In order to avoid this problem, MAP has created a series of campaigns designed to educate students about accurate alcohol norms and reduce harmful effects. The “Learn Something New” poster campaign ran last fall and tries to capture attention by using quirky facts along with information about drinking norms. The “Map Your

Strategy!” poster campaign ran this past spring and includes input from students on strategies for academics as well as drinking. Over 5,000 posters are distributed per year. “It’s evidence based, so we use data from surveys to drive the education campaign,” Scholly explained. “On the Go” bathroom readers are also designed to catch students’ attention through articles on alcohol and other health-related topics. Three issues are produced each semester, with 3,000 copies being distributed to bathrooms around campus, as well as all residence halls, the Queen Liliu‘okalani Center for Student Services, Sinclair Library, Kuykendall Hall, and other buildings with high traffic. Every year, MAP also distributes a free planner for students filled with facts about alcohol. The goal of this campaign is to promote both academic success and alcohol awareness. Social media is tied into MAP’s campaign, as advertising is done on websites like Facebook and Twitter. The organization also collaborates with the Lokahi Peer Education Program, which makes classroom presentations, and Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students, which helps students to examine their drug and alcohol use. For tips on responsible use of alcohol, as well as examples of campaign posters, visit manoaalcoholproject.org. The MAP office is located in QLC 313-D.

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For me, Ka L eo is a love -hate relationship. But as someone who has spent a year and a half working at Ka L eo, I’m not exaggerating when I say there is tremendous value in working for your student publication. Out of the millions (okay, one exaggeration) of reasons to work for Ka L eo, here are a few:

I found myself more iimmersed d iin the program, I began to open up. I’m not going to lie to you: The people you meet at Ka Leo may be some of the strangest people you will ever meet. But they will also be among the smartest and friendliest. Even if all you do is submit an article a couple of times a month, come into the ofﬁ ce and meet them. There may be moments you ask yourself why you ever made it a point to come in, but I guarantee you won’t regret it.

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Working at Ka L eo provides its most obvious advantage: producing clips. Staffers usually enter the program as contributing writers of a particular section: news, features, opinions, sports or blogs. Other staffers get in via copy editing, design, photography, public relations or advertising. But for those of you hoping to obtain a job in journalism, the more you produce at Ka Leo, the more clips you will be able to generate. Having an extensive library of clips will show future employers your experience in working for a publication.

As you immerse yourself into the program, you’ll be able to voice your opinion in ways you could not before. If you think I’m lying, go to our website and watch our exclusive interview with Chancellor Thomas Apple. In my time as managing editor, I was able to meet people that play important roles with the university. Having these relationships can be valuable and will help you to learn more about the university.

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MAKE NEW FRIENDS When I started at Ka Leo as a copy editor, I rarely spoke. But as

S O N G A N D DA N C E Don’t be too alarmed if you walk in to fill out an application or meet with an editor, and the room breaks into song and dance. It is a fact that the editors at Ka Leo enjoy singing (karaoke parties are proof). It is also a fact

that, more often than not, the h f h h songs being sung in the ofﬁce are that of Billy Joel’s or Queen’s. If you don’t sing, don’t worry. Just enjoy it and relish in the (sometimes) out-of-key tunes.

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There are so many things I have learned at Ka L eo: how to write a lede, what a nut graph is, how to edit broadcasts, and more importantly, how to expe rience a real work environment. Aside from the singing, Ka Leo has provided me with the knowhow and experience to conﬁdently enter into a real profession. The longer you work at Ka L eo, and the more competence and ability you exhibit, the better your chances are of entering into a leadership position. In this position, you are not only able to shape the program, but you also learn how to deal with people and utilize your skills at a managerial level. Use Ka L eo to your advantage to not only learn about journalism and obtain clips and experience, but to hone the skills that will make you invaluable to any company. Go to kaleo.org/jobs or come to the Ka Leo office in Hemenway 107 to apply.

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The Mānoa Career Center will be holding a Career Fair on Oct. 23. CAITLIN K ELLY Associate News Editor When students apply to a university, they are usually concerned about the strength of their desired programs, tuition costs and prestige. In the midst of this, it is easy to overlook the services that can be found at a career center. The Mānoa Career Center is an evolving department in the Ofﬁce of Student Affairs. Their four main concepts – awareness, exploration, experience and reﬂection – are designed to help UH Mānoa students and alumni engage in career and life planning. Some of the services they provide are help with resume writing and interview skills, as more than half of on-campus employers require a resume. All career counselors have master’s degrees and are knowledgeable in student development. “We encourage students to use our services right from the start, from the time they’re freshmen,” said UH Mānoa Career Center Director Myrtle Ching-Rappa.

WO R K O P T I O N S If UH students and alumni wish to look for jobs, they can utilize the Student Employment and Cooperative Education job board. What originally started as an on-campus job board for all 10 UH campuses has expanded to include part- and fulltime non-UH jobs. One must enter their UH username and password in

order to access the database, which can be narrowed down according to category, location and job program. According to the Career Center website, nearly 4,000 students work on the UH Mānoa campus. This includes students who hold federal work-study jobs, which differ from an average job because they are part of a fi nancial aid package. The federal government will pay for up to 75 percent of those salaries, and participants have the option of working off campus for non-profit organizations. If a job off campus sounds more desirable, mock interviews tailored to an individual’s interests can be set up. “It will be catered, customized for you. And then of course there are certain questions that every employer asks, so we’ll throw some of those in there,” explained Ching-Rappa. As students begin to reach their junior year, the Career Center advises them to look for jobs related to their majors. This can be done through internships or cooperative education. Cooperative education differs from an internship because it is more structured and has a two semester or work period requirement. Students are also required to keep a weekly journal to document the process. For more information, visit the Manoa Career Center website at manoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter, or visit their office in QLC 212 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Maximize the ‘fun money’ BETH DORSEY Design Editor Being a college student makes staying out of credit card debt hard. Tuition, course fees, books and housing costs can bleed us dr y. School generally occupies the normal working hours of 9 a.m.-5 p.m., leaving little availability or energy for a full time job. Before I started working at Ka L eo, I had a full-time job at Forever 21 and I was taking 17 credits. I was at school from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and at A la Moana for a shift from 4 p.m.-12 a.m. almost ever y day. I was unhappy, sleep -deprived and doing poorly in my classes. The worst part: I was still having a hard time staying out of debt. Now I work part-time and am saving more money. Here are some strategies that can help any student cut credit card debt and start saving.

CREATE AN EMERGENCY FUND The ﬁ rst step to eliminate debt is to start an emergency fund. The purpose of an emergency fund is debt protection for unexpected expenses: the car breaks down, a medical bill, etc. It may seem backwards to start a savings account before setting up a budget or paying off debt, but this is the safety net that will enable you to set up a working budget. The size of the emergency fund is up to the individual. The larger the account, the bigger your safety net. I keep mine between $500$1,000, but it started at a simple balance of $100. Only use the emergency fund for unavoidable expenses; it undermines the point if it’s constantly being depleted for runs to U-Stop or Taco Bell. Make it a goal to replace money that is withdrawn from the fund whenever possible.

SET UP A BUDGET A fter the emergency fund is in place, it ’s time to work out a budget. Budgets can be done as often as de sired, but a month-to-month budget is most common. Get two pieces of paper. On the top of the first write “Income.” Write down all of the money you earn in one month. This could include scholarship refunds, a job or money from parents. As long as it is consistent income, write it down. If paychecks vary, write down the average amount. Add ever ything together, and the total is your monthly income. On the top of the second page write “Bills.” Rent, insurance, phone, cable, credit cards, tuition – anything that is paid for with monthly income. Include estimates of non-billed necessities like food, gas and school supplies. Subtotal all of these items for the monthly cost of bills. Subtract cost of bills from monthly income to get the monthly amount of “Fun Money.”

MAXIMIZE THE “FUN MONEY” Now that a budget is in place, e, it ’s time to make the fun money ey number larger by discovering ng where money is being wasted. Food is one of the most commmon areas where money gets ts wasted. College students are re busy, so fast food and caffeine ne are extremely appealing, but exxpensive if purchased regularly. y. Buy things in bulk: for example, e, Costco sells paper coffee cups ps with lids, lots of great snack ck food, and other produce and nd necessities. Bringing your own wn lunch and coffee to school is a great way to cut on food costs ts and increase fun money. Technology can waste monney too. This categor y is usually ly

stuff people don’t even realize they are being billed for. Smartphones can be culprits. A $5 app there, a hidden $20 monthly charge... It comes out automatically, so it passes under the radar. Xbox Live, cable, Internet, Netf lix – all have their individual purposes and benefits, but all continue to cost money. Irresponsibility is also expensive. It seems simple, but all students have done it at one point or another. Every careless action has a consequence. Forget to pay a bill and you get charged with a late fee. Rush to school and you get a speeding ticket. The list is potentially endless.

PAY O F F T H AT D E B T A N D S AV E U P All that is left to do now is to start paying off debt. The easiest way to pay off debt is to put 50 percent of the fun money each month towards nothing but fun. Having designated money to be irresponsible with is necessary for staying sane while going to school. The other 50 percent should be put toward the credit card with the highest interest rate. This does not replace the credcred it card payment listed on the “bills” paper; this is to get rid of the balance. W hen the balance is paid off, put that 50 percent towards the next highest interest rate. W hen the credit cards are gone, start a savings account and continue to save half of the fun money.

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L & L H AWA I I A N BA R B E C U E Hours: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Asian-American fusion style plate lunches. L&L favorites include the Hawaiian Barbecue beef, chicken or short ribs, and chicken katsu. Grab-and-go, breakfast items and party packs for groups are also available. Forms of payment accepted: Cash/Credit Offerings include: Breakfast plate ($4.65), french toast ($2.80), mini chicken katsu ($5.65), regular chicken katsu ($7.50)

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PA N DA E X P R E S S Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gourmet Chinese food. Famous for its Orange Chicken, Panda Express also offers a number of Wok Smart entrées that contain less than 250 calories per serving, such as Shanghai Angus Steak, Kung Pao Chicken and Broccoli Beef. Other favorites include Beijing Beef, Sweetﬁ re Chicken Breast and Honey Walnut Shrimp. Forms of payment accepted: Cash/Credit Offerings include: Bowl ($6.69), two entrée plate ($7.69), three entrée plate ($8.94)

THE CURB Hours: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The Curb is known for their coffees sourced from farms throughout the state and roasted at Honolulu’s Downtown Coffee. They also offer a weekly special microlot or single origin coffee from around the world, roasted by Dillanos Coffee Roasters. Features a daily variety of fresh pastries, vegetarian sandwiches, teas and other beverages and shave ice. Forms of payment accepted: Cash/Credit Offerings include: Drip coffee (small $1.75; large $2.25), Americano ($2.75; $3.25), green tea latte ($3.82; $4.30)

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Completing assigned tasks may seem like a no-brainer when it comes to academic success, but you may be surprised by how many of your peers scrape through by doing the bare minimum. There will be times when you find the workload enormous – some professors like to assign 500 -page novels to read in one week – and other times when the workload is nonexistent. You may be tempted to slack off one way or the other. But if you do your assignments, no matter how small, your professor will notice through the quality of your work and in-class participation. Demonstrating diligence is something that will reﬂect well on you, without you needing to go around announcing to everyone how responsible you are.

DONʼ T BE OVE RLY FRIE NDLY There’s always that one student that asks questions about irrelevant things, who volunteers off-topic anecdotes whenever your professor stops to take a breath, who laughs at every joke your professor makes (even when they’re not funny). Everyone has met this person at one point or another.

Do not be that person. Professors want to see students who are engaged and interested in the class content. Sometimes listening is more valuable during lecture than talking. There is a time and place for asking

or the computer might not load, or the DVD player just freaks out. Your professor may turn to the class with a plea for assistance. In my experience, those kinds of moments usually result in a long, awkward silence when no one volunteers and then a pause in the lesson while the professor runs to go ﬁ nd a specialist or secretary. Don’t just sit there: stand up and give them a hand. Let’s be honest – most college students know how to use both Windows computers and Sony DVD players (the essentials found in most classrooms) with a high degree of proﬁciency. If you can see the problem from your seat, then speak up. Your professor will appreciate your initiative, and you’ll save class time that you may very well need.

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It is possible that you could get a good grade in a class where you have never exchanged two words with the professor. This is especially true in large enrollment classes, where you are merely one face out of a sea of over a hundred. But office hours exist for a reason. If you are NICHOLAS SMITH / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I having trouble in class, if you want to discuss a parquestions and telling stories, ticular assignment or if you want and you need to recognize that. to just talk about a particularly If you are constantly interrupt- interesting concept that came up ing them and wasting their time in class, don’t be afraid to go see in the classroom, they aren’t go- your professor outside of class ing to like you, no matter how time. If you take the time to go chipper you tr y to be. see your professor on your own initiative, they will remember DO BE THEIR TECH SUPPORT you. Anonymity won’t help you if There will be times when your your professor is grading on parprofessor will falter in his or her ticipation. Not everyone makes lecturing via a technical snafu. this effort to engage – so if you Maybe the projector won’t turn on, do, you’ll reap the rewards.

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How to make notes fun SHAYNA DIAMOND Opinions Editor

During lecture courses, you’ll often ﬁnd that you need to take notes in order to keep up with new material, but that doesn’t mean that you have to use traditional methods. In fact, you may ﬁnd that the sillier and fresher the memorization technique, the more effective it is, because the brain enjoys responding to new stimulus. The key to helping yourself remember information is to focus on how successful they are for you as an individual.

M N E MO N I C D E V I C E S Mnemonic devices are a learning technique that aids the retention of information using methods such as acronyms, memorable phrases and short poems. These are easiest to come up with and remember for later. While techniques like rhyming can be more difficult, if you come up with something good, you’ll never forget it. For example, to remember parts of the Limbic system (the Thalumus, Hypothalumus, Hippocampus and Amygdala) you can use something like “Tom Hanks Has AIDS” (like in the 1993 movie “Philadelphia”).

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I L L U S T R AT I O N S Doodling is perhaps the most entertaining way to take notes, even if it does take longer. I’ve found that this is especially useful for science courses such as biology, botany and geology, because when you encounter a new specimen, you can draw it out or draw something else that you’re more familiar with to talk about what’s unfamiliar. It sounds silly, but it’s surprisingly effective. To remember that carnivorous plants consume creatures like bugs and small rodents in order to obtain the amount of carbon they need to survive, I drew a Dionaea muscipula (or Venus Flytrap) eating a f ly labeled as “carbon.”

C O M B I N AT I O N S If you have the time, you can have the most fun turning your notes into a mixture of mnemonic devices and illustrations. Although this seems like it would take more time and

would be less practical a technique to use in class, it’s one of the most entertaining ways to review notes you’ve already taken. If you already know what a word means, you can simply reiterate that it’s going to be a key term on an exam through review. For example, if you draw the Hyperbole Mole on your English notes because you know it’s going to be an important term, the fact that it feels so silly may actually help you retain that information.

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Getting the most from your classes M AILE THOMAS Associate Features Editor

“This semester I’m going to do all my homework and attend every single class session.” Sound familiar? While many students start off the semester with this attitude, this mindset only lasts until halfway through the second week, when students begin to let their guard down and mutter the words, “Homework? I’ll do it later.” Here is a guide to help you stay on track and get the most from your classes and professors.

STEP 1 D O I T E A R LY It might sound like common sense but there are a lot of people who wait until the absolute last minute to start an assignment or project. Of course, there are those who work best under pressure, but certain assignments require more than a couple of hours to complete. If you manage to spread out your work over a period of time, you’ll find it to be much easier because the workloads will be smaller and you won’t have to stress the night before.

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STEP 2 ASK QUESTIONS Again, this might sound like common sense, but if something in class is not clear, whether it be a question on an exam or an assignment requirement, always remember to ask the professor or your classmates for help. Tr ying to figure it out on your own can be a good thing, but in the end, who wants to be left with a pile of work to do and no idea how to do it?

Getting up early and seeing your professors in class week in and week out can be overwhelming enough without meeting outside of class. But there are many benefits that come with taking the initiative. You can check on your grades and find out if there’s any extra credit you can do if your grade isn’t where you want it to be. You can also get feedback on assignments and essays. Once you’re able to figure out what your professor is looking for when he/she grades, getting A’s becomes easier.

STEP 4 MAKE FRIENDS It really helps to meet and mingle with people from your classes because it makes studying for exams a lot easier. You have people who know exactly what work is expected of you, so you’re not left with the feeling of being completely alone, and you always have them to count on when your professor isn’t making any sense.

STEP 5 S TAY O RGA N I Z E D Folders, notebooks, binders and even laptops are your allies in the academic world. Use them. Keep separate folders or notebooks for each class so that you don’t get mixed up. It’s important to stay organized and on top of things because once your information goes astray, you’ll be sent on your hands and knees searching through piles of papers and trash for something that you could have easily kept close from the start.

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Campus Center the Center of Campus Meet the Board, the Campus Center Board. We are the Campus Center Board, here to improve campus life. Why you got involved in CCB: I joined the Campus Center Board because I wanted to get involved in campus life early in my college years. -Michelle Tagorda, President, Executive Chair What your committee does: Our main objective are to prepare an annual budget for the board which includes finances for the Campus Center, the board, Activities Council and the Recreation Board. We also review variance reports and look for trends to help us make better decisions in governing the Campus Center Complex and Hemenway Hall. Why you got involved in CCB: I was looking for a way to build my leadership and communication skills all the while performing high level policy governance to make a difference for the students, faculty and alumni of UH. -Martin Deabler, Treasurer, Budget and Finance Chair What your committee does: We are the face of the board. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our goal to get the public interested and familiarized with the board and Campus Center. We utilize various outlets to reach the campus community to obtain these goals. i.e. CCB website, Ka Leo, events, and gifts from the board. Why you got involved in CCB: I became involved with the board because I had the urge to make a difference at my school. -Sheana Humphries, Secretary, Chair of Campus Relations

What your committee does: Reviews, recommends, and proposes all changes for both Campus Center and Hemenway Hall. An important part of the Campus Center Board because the visions of the Board and our constituents can be seen in the tangible changes the Committee helps implement. Why you got involved in CCB: Other than my desire to get involved in something outside of the classroom, I really want to be a part of making a difference that others can utilize and appreciate. -Jason Frifeldt, Facilities Management Chair What your committee does: Reviews, researches, and recommends policies for the Campus Center Complex and the Campus Center Board. Serves an integral part in CCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a policy governance board for the Campus Center Complex and the Campus Center Boards programming arms. Why you got involved in CCB: I wanted to work towards improving campus life for UHM students. -Matthew Nagata, President-Elect, Chair of Rules and Policies Membership: How to Get Involved with CCB: 1. Pick up a CCB application at the CCB Office, CC 313; visit the Ticket, Info, & ID office at Campus Center; or e-mail: ccb@hawaii.edu 2. Return the application to CC 313, the CCB Office 3. When your application has been received, the membership chair will w ill ccontact you. -Arantxa Medina, Membership Chair -Ara

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Where to study in the sunshine A RIEL R AMOS Managing Editor Most college students will spend much of their day studying. Taking notes in a cubicle at Hamilton or Sinclair Libraries, hunching over your laptop in hallways and trying to memorize 20 pages for your English class in noisy Campus Center become common scenarios for many. For a change of scenery on a sunny and slightly breezy day, pack up your bag and head over to these outdoor study areas.

ENJOY THE WEATHER SUSTAINABILIT Y COURT YARD

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Paradise Palms has about two dozen outdoor tables to study on.

Nestled between Kuykendall Hall and Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics, this outdoor venue offers fresh air as well as food kiosks. Govinda’s offers a variety of vegetarian cuisine, so grab a snack and situate your-

self at one of the tables with an umbrella or a table shaded by the surrounding foliage.

SHIDLER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS The courtyard in the middle of the Shidler College of Business provides both shade and solitude. Each table has an umbrella to protect against especially sunny days. The round tables provide plenty of space so you can spread out all your study materials. Since the courtyard is surrounded by classrooms, this spot is ideal for quiet studying, as most students keep the volume to a minimum. There are also tables and chairs on the second and third ﬂoors if you need even more privacy. Vending machines on the ground ﬂoor have you covered when you’re feeling a little peckish.

SHELTERED OUTDOORS S I N C L A I R L I B R A RY L A N A I If you get your best studying done at

the library, but want to enjoy balmy weather, opt for studying out on the lanai area on the second ﬂoor of Sinclair Library. There you can enjoy the quiet library environment and good weather at the same time. Another plus is that you can utilize the resources that Sinclair Library offers, including books, computers and the Wong Audiovisual Center.

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With a variety of food, outlets to plug your laptop charger, Hamilton Library next door, and the opportunity to be outdoors, this spot could be the perfect study location. The only downside is that because this spot is a food court, it can get busy and noisy during lunch hours. If noise doesn’t bother you or you can drown out the chatter with headphones, head over to get some serious studying done.

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Welcome Back Get your game on this fall A NDREW L EE Staff Writer

Prepare your wallets: The fall gaming season is coming. Although there are still a lot of unconﬁ rmed and undated releases for the end of the year, here’s a small taste of what will be available.

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The eighth main game in the Tekken series, “Tekken Tag Tournament 2,” as the name implies, involves the use of a tag team instead of a single ﬁghter. With over 50 playable characters, you can attain any dream match in the Tekken universe.

ʻBORDERLANDS 2ʼ (SEPT. 18)

A ﬁ rst-person shooter and roleplaying hybrid, the game gives you four classes to choose from and over three million possible weapons. The game will have the same cel-shaded graphic style and dark and violent humor as its predecessor. As there are four classes, there is also four-player co-op.

OCTOBER

ʻP L AYS TAT I O N A L L - S TA R S BAT T L E ROYA L E ʼ (O C T. 23)

This game is basically the “Super Smash Bros.” of the PS3. “PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale” is a crossover ﬁghting video game taking several iconic video game characters (most from PlayStation-exclusive games) and letting them duke it out. Big names include Kratos from “God of War,” Nathan Drake from “Uncharted,” Sweet Tooth from “Twisted Metal” and Big Daddy from “Bioshock.”

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The latest installment in the popular stealth franchise places you in the shoes of an assassin during the American Revolution. The game will allow you to explore parts of colonial

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Originally planned as a single trilogy, “Halo 4” is the start of a new trilogy of “Halo” games. The game is supposedly less focused on being a ﬁrst-person shooter and has added more adventure elements. The multiplayer seems to have remained unchanged so fans of the series can still have their deathmatches.

ʻH I TM A N : A B S O L U T I O N ʼ (N OV. 2 0) The Hitman games have always been about creative means of eliminating a target. “Hitman: Absolution” was feared to have changed this for a more ﬁrst-person shooter vibe, but from what has been released so far, it’s maintaining its stealthy roots. To reach a larger audience, the developers also added easier elements, such as the optional “instinct mode” which allows you to see enemies through walls.

DECEMBER NINTENDO WII U While release dates in December are still hazy, one release still begs mention. The Wii U is the first non-handheld platform of the eighth generation of consoles. The system features GamePads, touchscreen controllers which allow the owner to play certain games without a television. The console will also have traditional controllers similar to the Xbox 360. The console will host graphics, media and networking capabilities on par with that of rival consoles from Microsoft and Sony. It’s backwards compatible with Wii games and controllers. It will also have a few launch titles, including “Pikmin 3” and “New Super Mario Bros. U.”

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L O O P E R (S E P T. 28) In a future where time travel is real, Joe makes a living killing targets that the mob sends back in time. After an unexpected turn of events, the mob sends back Joe’s future self and assigns him to kill himself. Starring Joseph GordonLevitt, Bruce Willis and Paul Dano.

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L I F E O F P I (N OV. 21) While crossing the Paciﬁc, a shipwreck sends Pi, the young son of a zookeeper, adrift into the sea with nothing more than a hyena, an orangutan and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. The story follows the harrowing days at sea where man and beast must cooperate for survival. Starring Suraj Sharma, Irfan Khan and Gerard Depardieu.

where Jean Valjean, a former convict, is hunted by the policeman Javert in an effort to send him back to prison. Valjean comes across characters who shape his life forever, including Fantine, a factory worker-turned-prostitute. Fantine asks him to care for her daughter, setting in motion one of the most famed stories of love and redemption. The movie features songs from the Broadway musical of the same name. Starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED DJANGO UNCHAINED (DEC. 25) JOURNEY (DEC. 14) The prequel to one of the most popular trilogies of all time, “The Hobbit” tells the tale of young Bilbo Baggins joining a company of dwarves to retrieve a treasure which was taken many years before by the dragon Smaug. These events lead up to the ﬁ nding of the one ring that links together all of Middle-earth. This is the ﬁ rst in an expected three-part series. Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Richard Armitage.

Set two years before the start of the Civil War, two unlikely characters – bountyhunter Dr. K ing Schultz and a freed slave going by the name Django – come together to seek out the most notorious criminals in the South. This ultimately leads them to the plantation of Calvin Candie, who rounds his slaves up to battle one another for sport. Starring Jamie Foxx, L eonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz.

L E S M I S E R A B L E S (D E C . 14) Victor Hugo’s epic tale comes to life in 19th-century France

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It seems that every comic book character is getting their chance to shine these days. Enter “Arrow,” CW’s new show based off of DC Comic’s Green Arrow. The title character, Oliver Queen, harbors guilt about his past life and decides to make amends for his actions by creating Arrow, a hero who ﬁghts for a just society. At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, The CW screened the pilot of “Arrow,” and received positive reviews from fans and critics. The CW hopes to keep up this hype, as they are competing in the same timeslot as “The X Factor” and “Survivor.” Premieres Oct. 10 The CW, Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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In recent years, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” has been adapted into acclaimed movies and TV shows. CBS hopes to ﬁnd the same success with “Elementary.” Jonny Lee Miller stars as Sherlock Holmes, a just-out-of-rehab detective who moves to New York City to solve seemingly impossible crimes for the NYPD. Although Sherlock’s move to America is a big change, the most surprising liberty is taken with Dr. Watson. In CBS’ take, John Watson becomes Joan Watson, a sober coach played by Lucy Liu. The network’s

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two previous tries at adapting Doyle’s novel failed; hopefully this third time’s the charm. Premieres Sept. 27 CBS, Thursdays at 9 p.m.

ʻG O O N ʼ NBC attempts to make grieving more comedic with “Go On.” After sports radio talk show host Ryan King’s (Matthew Perry) wife dies in a car accident, King ﬁnds himself forced into a support group by his well-meaning boss. The group is run by Lauren, a former Weight Watchers employee. King’s attitude at the sessions are lighthearted, and to avoid discussing his own problems, he conducts games like “who has it worst” where members of the group compete with their life stories to see who really does have the worst life. But in the end, it is King himself who discovers that the support group is helping him “go on.” Premieres Sept. 11 NBC, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.

ʻ T H E M I N DY P RO J E C T ʼ Having a successful work and love life is difﬁcult, and Mindy Kaling hopes to play on that in her new comedy “The Mindy Project.” Kaling stars as Mindy Lahiri, an OB/GYN that wants the perfect guy who has “the wealth of Mayor Bloomberg, the

personality of Jon Stewart, [and] the face of Michael Fassbender.” Unfortunately for Lahiri, her love life hasn’t been as successful as she would have liked. Kaling herself may be the reason why many will tune into the show, due to her New York Times bestselling book “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)” and her success playing Kelly Kapoor in “The Ofﬁce.” Premieres Sept. 25 FOX, Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m.

ʻN A S H V I L L E ʼ There has to be one soap operaesque show in the fall season, and “Nashville” wants to ﬁll that slot. The show stars Connie Britton as country singing icon Rayna James, who ﬁnds her spotlight dimming due to the success of up-and-coming teen Juliette Barns (Hayden Panettiere). A rivalry between the two begins when Rayna is forced by her label company to open for Juliette’s concert tour. Many have been quick to assume that the character Juliette Barns is based off of real-life country superstar Taylor Swift, but Panettiere denies those statements, saying that Swift is “much nicer than my character.” Premieres Oct. 10 ABC, Wednesdays at 9 p.m. PHOTO BY NIK SEU / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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L IZ VANDER AU Contributing Writer University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Kennedy Theatre’s upcoming season will be offering an array of performances to satisf y all tastes and interests. From the formal, more traditionally structured performances that will take place on the Main Stage to the more experimental works that take place in the more intimate Earle Ernst Lab Theatre, UH students, faculty and guest performers and directors have worked to create a unique menu of performances to stimulate and entertain the minds of audience members.

MAIN STAGE The Main Stage, which features more traditional plays, dances and performances will offer four productions this season. A ll performances, excluding the guest-directed Asian Theatre performance “ Thread Hell,” will be directed by UH faculty. The titles performed on the Main Stage are typically

chosen at least a year in advance through a collaborative facultystudent effort.

ʻ T H E G I V E Rʻ S E P T. 21- 30 Based on L ois L owr y’s popular novel, “ The Giver” follows the journey of a young boy grappling with the reality of the utopian world he lives in. A lot of buzz has been created by readers of the novel who look forward to seeing UH’s adap tion and interpretation of the well-loved stor y.

ʻUNCLE VANYA AND ZOMBIES NOV. 9-18 Russian playwright A nton Chekhov’s 1897 play, “Uncle Vanya,” has taken an apocalyp tic turn in theatre professor Marcus Wessendorf ’s adaptation. This piece is one of the most anticipated performances of the season according to Kennedy Theatre manager Marty Myers; it appears students have latched onto the pop ular zombie fad.

ʻ TAI KO DRUM AN D DANC Eʻ F E B . 8 -17 Taiko Center of the Paciﬁ c’s artistic director Kenny Endo headlines in this season’s taiko spectacle. The high-paced, inventive program, choreographed by Endo and the UH Mānoa dance faculty, mixes the arts of Japanese drum, music and dance into one upbeat performance.

ʻTHREAD HELLʻ APRIL 12-21 “Thread Hell,” this season’s addition to the Asian Theatre Program, has brought guest director and UH alumna Colleen Lanki back to campus to train performers for the angura (Japanese avant-garde) play about female Japanese textile workers in the 1920s. The play, written by Kishida Rio in the late 1970s, will feature stylized vocals, movements and acting. The contemporary and poetic nature of the work is a departure from the traditional plays performed in the Asian Theatre Program.

EARLE ERNST LAB THEATER Four student-directed performances are on tap for the

upcoming season in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre. The f luid space is transformed for each production to cater to the theme and tone of each studentselected work.

phine Calvo and MFA Directing Candidate Benjamin Sota have translated the French stage version of the Italian film into English. The adaptation will be directed by Sota.

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A merican playwright Rob ert Schenkkan’s “Handler” follows the stor y of a seemingly miraculous man living in the rural south. The play, which premiered at the famed Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2002, contains religious overtones and grapples with the turmoil that envelops a community after strange occurrences.

ʻL A S T R A DAʻ M A RC H 6 -10 W hile none of this season’s upcoming performances are explicitly student originals, “La Strada” will be making its English language stage premiere. Originally based on Federico Fellini’s 1954 film of the same name, the work will be undergoing its second adaptation for stage. UH Mānoa students Jose -

The biannual event, which is directed, choreographed and performed by UH dancers, will feature two original performances this season in both the fall and spring.

Ticket info Ticket prices for the general public range from $10 to $24, but members of the UH community with valid UH IDs can purchase single tickets for $5. To purchase tickets and find out more about the upcoming season, visit hawaii.edu/kennedy

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Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” won Song of the Year at last years’ Grammy Awards. ʻN U T C R AC K E Rʼ Ballet Hawai‘i’s ver y own “Nutcracker” will be performing this winter. With a breathtaking score by composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, this two-act ballet will showcase some of Hawai‘i’s best dancers along with guests from other ballet companies.

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Adapted for the stage from the bestselling novel by Gregor y Maguire, “ Wicked” is finally coming to Hawai‘i. The winner of 35 major awards, “Wicked” has captivated audiences across the country. It is the prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” and follows the unusual friendship between two girls who later become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Best known for their hit “Don’t Stop Believin’,” Journey is concluding their ﬁve-month tour with two Hawaiian concerts. They have won numerous awards and gained national recognition since their formation in 1973.

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Short distance for delicious treats PA IGE T A K E YA Chief Copy Editor L ooking to eat somewhere a bit fancier than the Hale A loha cafeteria, but you also don’t want to go too far from campus? There are plenty of dining options near the UH Mānoa campus, all just a short walk or bus ride away.

B RU N C H : C A F É K A I L A This venue may be a bus ride (take Route 18) from the campus, but its reasonable prices and large portions make it worth the trip. L ocated in Market City Shopping Center, Café Kaila offers a casual atmosphere while ser ving ever ything from omelets to panini. Though their many egg-based offerings are impressive, the standout of their menu is the Belgian malted waff le ($6.95), a light and crispy waff le topped with powdered sugar and ser ved with whipped cream, butter and syrup. If you think that ’s too small for your appetite, just add on some strawberries or blue-

berries for an additional $2 per fruit. Other standouts include their hefty breakfast burrito ($9.95), packed with eggs, bacon, cheese, spinach, potatoes, salsa and more inside a light tortilla and their panini offerings, one of which includes the roasted chicken pesto panini ($10.50), ser ved on focaccia bread with chicken, tomato, spinach and fresh pesto sauce. Address: 2919 Kapi‘olani Blvd. Hours: Mon-Sun 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Phone: 808 -732-3330

D I N N E R : KO H N O T O R I Nestled right next to Puck’s A lley, Kohnotori is just a short walk from campus. This small restaurant specializes in one thing: yakitori, Japanese -style grilled and skewered meat. Kohnotori offers both conventional fare – chicken thighs and pork, for example – and more exotic pieces, including chicken hearts and cartilage. The

highlight of their menu, however, has to be their selection of bacon-wrapped goodies, including enoki mushrooms, quail eggs and asparagus. The bacon slices are thick and generous. Prices per skewer range from about $1.50 $3, so eating here can be affordable if you pace yourself. Other, less meaty standouts are their grilled miso or shoyu musubi ($2.30), which offer a crispy alternative to a traditional bowl of rice and their takoyaki ($5.20), which are small fried batter balls of octopus, topped with sauce, seaweed laver, mayonnaise and bonito. Address: 2626 S. K ing St. Ste #1 Hours: Sun-Thu 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Fri-Sat 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Phone: 808 -941-7255

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many stores scattered around the island that sell “snow” – a difficult-to-describe hybrid of ice cream and shaved ice. The resulting confection is piled sometimes more than six-inches high on the plate, but is still ver y light and refreshing in texture. Frost City prides itself on presentation: Every tower of snow comes with a small and neatly arranged selection of different f lavors of mochi, fruit jelly and fresh fruits. Small portions run for about $4.75, depending on the f lavor. Regular sizes are $6, and come with an additional wafer cookie. Frost City also sells other desserts, including coconut milk tapioca and mango pomelo, as well as, for some reason, tea eggs, which are boiled eggs prepared in a spice -laden Chinese tea mixture. Address: 2570 Beretania St #105 Hours: Tue -Thu 12:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri-Sat 12:30 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Phone: 808 -947-3328

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Calm your nerves, escape to a tearoom A PRIL WILLIAMS Staff Writer With the hustle and bustle of college life, sometimes it’s nice to get away and enjoy a little peace and quiet. To assist in your quest for relaxation – while staying within a $5-$20 price range – check out these tea shops.

T H E T E A FA R M C A F É The closest campus escape is The Tea Farm. They offer wireless internet and a myriad of teas that you can smell before you buy. If you’re looking for something more substantial, there is also a selection of sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, homemade desserts and pastries. Address: 2600 S. K ing St. #106 Hours: Sun-Fri 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Phone: 808 -945 -2679

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Eat something new JEANNE HUA Contributing Writer

For some of us, food isn’t just sustenance – eating should be an enjoyable and delicious experience. We have our favorite go -to restaurants and recipes, but it never hurts to tr y something new. If you’re tired of the same old culinary haunts, try out these newly opened restaurants.

MO E N A C A F É Opened May 2012 If you’re passing through the Hawai‘i Kai area, be sure to stop by Moena Café. You will find seniors and students alike enjoying the coffee. Complement your coffee with the sweet bread French toast with fresh strawberries on top. If you’re craving something more savory than sweet, try the braised short rib loco moco.

Address: 7192 Kalaniana‘ole Hwy., Suite D-101 Hours: Mon-Sun 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Phone: 808-888-7716 Website: moenacafe.com

ASUKA NABE + SHABU SHABU Opened June 2012 This Japanese-style shabu shabu restaurant is like an expanded Shabu Shabu House, with a larger menu, more broth and nabe options and mixed grain rice available. Plus, there is a BYOB option – with no corkage fee. Address: 3620 Wai‘alae Ave. Hours: Thurs-Tues 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Phone: 808 -735 - 6666 Website: asukanabe.com

LA CUCINA R I S T O R A N T E I TA L I A N A Opened April 2012 “La Cucina” translates to “the kitchen” in Italian, and

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In addition to various syrups, Waiola Shave Ice offers toppings such as condensed milk and azuki beans. JEANNE HUA Contributing Writer Students may avoid national chain restaurants by venturing to eateries that can be described as ‘ono. There are many local restaurants that have been operating on O‘ahu for decades. Below are a few that are known as local favorites.

H E L E N AʼS H AWA I I A N F O O D Situated in Kalihi, Helena’s Hawaiian Food has served Hawaiian favorites such as poi, lomi salmon and opihi since its opening in 1946. While Yelp reviewers praise the pipakaulastyle short ribs, Helena’s coverage isn’t limited to online reviewers; Adam Richman from “Man vs. Food” went to Helena’s to try their kalua pig, cooked in a traditional Hawaiian imu (underground oven). Address: 1240 North School St. Hours: Tues-Fri 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Phone: 808-845-8044 Website: helenashawaiianfood.com

ʻO N O H AWA I I A N F O O D S Described by Yelp reviewers as a dive, this restaurant features more than Hawai‘i fare with favorites such as laulau with butterﬁsh and squid

luau. The restaurant also contains a plethora of photos autographed by celebrities plastered on the walls. Address: 726 Kapahulu Ave. Hours: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone: 808-737-2275

D I A MO N D H E A D MARKET & GRILL In addition to selling nine-inch cakes, ranging from $24-$35, Diamond Head Market & Grill serves breakfast items such as banana pancakes and kimchee fried rice, as well as lunch and dinner items such as portabello burgers and char siu chicken that range from $5-$15, depending on the size of the plate. Address: 3158 Monsarrat Ave. Hours: Mon-Sun 6:30 a.m-9 p.m. Phone: 808-732-0077

WA I O L A S H AV E I C E Hawai‘i is the hottest state by monthly average in the U.S., according to Yahoo!News. Perhaps this is why shave ice stands are so popular. At Waiola, the ice is ﬁ nely shaved and the syrups come in a wide variety of ﬂ avors. The store also appeared on several episodes of CBS’ “Hawai‘i Five-0.”

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TA I PA N D I M S U M While dim sum can be found all over the island, word of mouth has it that the best restaurants are found in Chinatown. Tai Pan Dim Sum serves dim sum until 2 p.m. Waitresses push around traditional dim sum carts around patrons, offering dim sum staples like look fun, spring rolls and chicken feet to customers. Address: 100 North Beretania St. Hours: Sun-Mon 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 808-599-8899

C I N N A MO N ʼS R E S TAU R A N T Cinnamon’s Restaurant, located in Kailua, may be best known for their red velvet and guava chiffon pancakes. Their breakfast menu is ﬁ lled with hearty fare including omelettes, French toast and breakfast meat and eggs. Address: 315 Uluniu St. Hours: Sun-Mon 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Phone: 808-261-8724 Website: cinnamonsrestaurant.com

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“Sportsmanship and safety are our two biggest values. As for participation, our leagues help build leadership, teamwork, chemistry, along with meeting new and diverse people and, of course, [having] fun,” intramural student manager Ethan Wing said in an email interview. “It’s a great way to relieve stress from school and stay active.” Flag football, basketball, outdoor futsal and coed volleyball will be the intramural sports for the fall. Registration for all sports begins Aug. 13. The deadlines

are Sept. 4 for f lag football, Sept. 10 for basketball, Oct. 15 for outdoor futsal and Oct. 29 for coed volleyball. “The requirements for teams are to bring your validated UH student ID card, the proper athletic attire speciﬁ c to the sport, and be registered on imleagues. com with the minimum number of player requirements,” said Wing. Players who do not have teams to sign up with can register as a “free agent,” Wing said.

A N YO N E C A N P L AY BA L L Outdoor futsal is a version of soccer that has “less players, shorter fields, faster [pace], more touches,” according to the Student Recreation Services website. The ﬂ ag football league will have two divisions, and the basketball league will have three. Coed volleyball will require three men

and three women for each team, according to the website. “No previous knowledge of the sport is needed to play, however, having an edge/experience in the sport and over an opponent can really give your team an advantage,” Wing said. The basketball and f lag football seasons will take place from mid-September to late October. The outdoor futsal season will begin Oct. 22 and end Nov. 21, and coed volleyball will be played from Nov. 5 to Dec. 7. The winners in each of the sports will be given champion Tshirts, Wing said.

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In the first year of the Michele Nagamine era, the Rainbow Wahine soccer team struggled early on, going 1-8 to start the season. But the team rallied, ending with 4-2-1 in conference play. Hawai‘i fell in the first round of the WAC tournament to New Mexico State, ending its final season in the WAC ranked third.

THE SCHEDULE The Rainbow Wahine were picked to ﬁnish tied for ninth in their inaugural season in the Big West. Last season, the Wahine faced the top two teams in the Big West, Long Beach State and UC Irvine, falling 2-1 to UC Irvine and 3-0 to LBSU. Below is a list of Hawai‘i’s home matches. Home matches are played at the Waipi‘o Peninsula Soccer Stadium. All matches are free to UH Mānoa students with a validated ID.

Aug. 24 Sacred Heart 7:00 p.m. Aug. 26 Utah Valley 5:00 p.m. Aug. 31 Drexel 7:00 p.m. Sept. 3 BYU-Hawai‘i 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Ball State 7:00 p.m. Sept. 9 Detroit 5:00 p.m. Sept. 23 Alumnae 5:00 p.m. Oct. 5 UC Riverside 7:00 p.m. Oct. 7 CS Fullerton 5:00 p.m. Oct. 19 UC Davis 7:00 p.m. Oct. 21 Paciﬁc 5:00 p.m.

KEY PLAYERS Sophomore midfielder K r ystal Pascua, who led freshmen in scoring, returns to Hawai‘i, along with senior midfielder Rachel Domingo, who ranked third in the WAC in assists per game, and senior goalkeeper Kanani Taaca, who finished third in the WAC in saves. #00 Kanani Taaca Position: Goalkeeper Height: 5’6” Class: Senior Hometown: Wai‘anae, O‘ahu

Stats: • Started all 18 matches in goal • Ranked third in the WAC in overall saves (81) and third in goal against average (0.94) • WAC Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 14 On being picked to ﬁnish tied for last in the Big West: “When we’re picked low, we go in as underdogs. People think that we’re from Hawai‘i, and we can’t do much. People underestimate us, and I think that we can show them we’re better that what people think we are.” Coach Nagamine on Taaca: “Kanani is the kind of player that we absolutely rely upon to keep us in games. I expect her to pick up where she left off last year, and that was playing at a very high level. She kept us in some really big games, and came up with some huge saves for us, especially in conference play. This is her last year, and I think she’s ready for it and excited for it.” See Soccer, page 59

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#9 Krystal Pascua Position: Midﬁelder Height: 5’8” Class: Sophomore Hometown: Waipi‘o, O‘ahu Stats: • Started 14 matches; played in all 18 • Led all freshman and ﬁ nished second on the team with four goals and nine points • Fired 21 shots, including nine on goal On the outlook for the team this season: “I think we have a really good team. We have a lot of good returnees, and a good incoming freshmen class. We’re just going to push hard and do the best we can.” Coach Nagamine on Pascua: “K r ystal hit the weight room pretty hard this year, and she’s made some pretty impressive physical progress. I think that K r ystal is a ver y young leader for us, and she’s a ver y passionate player. I think that when she is playing well, we are going to be a ver y good team. That ’s a lot of pressure on a young player, but it ’s absolutely nothing that she can’t handle.”

#21 Rachel Domingo Position: Midﬁelder Height: 5’2” Class: Senior Hometown: Honolulu, O‘ahu Stats: • Started 11 of 14 total matches played • Finished third in the WAC in assists per game (0.36) On being picked to finished tied for last in the Big West: “Coming into this season, we have nothing and ever ything to gain. We’re just going to go out and play hard.” Coach Nagamine on Domingo: “Rachel is a leader for us. She’s very emotional and very

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M E E T T H E C OAC H Head coach Michele Nagamine is entering her second season at the helm of the Rainbow Wahine soccer program. On the outlook for the 2012 season: “I think that although other people don’t expect a lot from us, we expect a lot from ourselves. What we’re going to focus on is not worrying about things that are not in our control. We’re going to worry about preparing ourselves, and getting ourselves ready to play every game.” K anani Taaca: “Coach Bud is well-rounded. She can scream when she has to, and she can motivate when she needs to. She’s a great motivator and a great leader for our team, and we’re going to go far with her.” K r ystal Pascua: “Coach is the perfect blend as a coach. She knows each player as an individual and the different ways to get each person motivated.” Rachel Domingo: “I’ve had Coach Bud since I was playing HYSA. She holds us to high standards in practice, in games, in everything, and that’s great for us.”

THE VENUE Waipi‘o Peninsula Soccer Stadium Coach Nagamine: “I think that playing all our games here is a ver y big plus. Waipi‘o Peninsula Soccer Stadium is a gorgeous venue, and it ’s a really big field. With our team’s speed and athleticism, I think this field plays to our strengths.”

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The Rainbow Wahine boast a tough non-conference schedule that is headlined by defending national champions UCLA. Hawai‘i will then play its annual alumnae game before heading into its inaugural season in the Big West. “[It ’s] def initely a tough preseason,” Hartong said. “It ’ll be nice to get a look at the Pac12 teams. A nd moving to the Big West will be nice, getting to play with more competitive teams than the WAC.” Below is a list of Hawai‘i’s home matches, which are free to UH Mānoa students with a validated ID.

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Aug. 24 Albany 7 p.m. Aug. 25 Saint Mary’s 7 p.m. Aug. 26 Stanford 5 p.m. Aug. 31 San Francisco 7 p.m. Sept. 1 Baylor 7 p.m. Sept. 2 California 5 p.m. Sept. 7 San Diego State 7 p.m. Sept. 8 Idaho 7 p.m. Sept. 9 UCLA 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Alumnae 7 p.m. Sept. 27 UC Irvine 7 p.m. Sept. 29 Long Beach State 7 p.m. Oct. 12 Cal State Northridge 7 p.m. Oct. 18 UC Davis 7 p.m.

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Hawai‘i returns with three A ll-Western Athletic Conference selections. Junior Emily Hartong (second-team A ll-A merican, first-team A llRegion, first-team A ll-WAC), junior setter Mita Uiato (firstteam A ll-WAC) and sophomore outside hitter Jane Croson (second-team A ll-WAC) will be key players for the Rainbow Wahine.

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Meet the Warrior JUSTIN TERUYA Staff Writer The Warrior football team concluded last season with a 6-7 record â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ďŹ nishing fourth in the WAC. Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i was one win short of a Sheraton Hawaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Bowl bid. With the addition of new head coach Norm Chow, the Warriors look for a fresh start in the Mountain West Conference. Junior quarterback David Graves commented on playing in a new conference: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m totally excited. Tougher competition. Bigger teams. Bigger stadiums. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m all down for that, so it â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go ing to be a great year. It â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a fun season.â&#x20AC;? NIK SEU / KA LEO O HAWAIâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I

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#42 Paipai Falemalu Position: DL Height: 6’3” Class: Senior Hometown: Hau‘ula, O‘ahu Stats: • Tied for second on the team with 4.5 sacks • Recorded a career-high 11 tackles against Fresno State (Nov. 19) • Totaled 50 tackles including 6.0 for loss #1 Mike Edwards Position: CB Height: 5’10” Class: Junior Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Stats: • Ranked second in the WAC with an average of 24.7 yards on 44 kick returns • Recorded 43 tackles including 1.5 for loss • Tied for seventh in the WAC with 12 passes defended

#5 Billy Ray Stutzmann Position: WR Height: 6’0” Class: Junior Hometown: Honolulu, O‘ahu Stats: • Led the team in catches with 78 • Ranked ﬁ fth in the WAC in receptions per game (6.0) • Ranked seventh in the WAC in receiving yards per game (70.0)

M E E T T H E C OAC H Head coach Norm Chow will enter his first season at the helm of the Warrior football program. He previously served as the offensive coordinator at the University of Utah. Chow is the first Asian-American head coach of a major football program.

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Incoming: exclusive web content O‘ahu museums and memorials From the Bishop Museum to the Arizona Memorial, O‘ahu possesses a rich cultural history readily accessible to students. Check out our article to see our complete list of these landmark sites.

COMPILED BY DAVIN AOYAGI Editor in Chief In addition to our three-times-a-week print issues, Ka Leo strives to provide original, web-exclusive articles to students. Check out the content that will be published throughout the first week of school exclusively at kaleo.org

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program provides tens of thousands of dollars each semester to support research initiatives by the UH Mānoa community. To read more about this program on campus, check out the article online.

MO N DAY, AU G. 2 0 Proﬁ le on Captain Donald Dawson A profile on Campus Security Cap tain Donald Dawson reveals exclusively on kaleo.org what he considers to be his top accomplishment in his many years of serving the community.

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Best websites Civilbeat, Huffington Post, LifeHacker. A ll of these websites have one central theme in common: providing quality content to readers. Check out our article to see our staff picks for the most useful websites for students.

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T U E S DAY, AU G. 21 Food review on Kiss My Grits K iss My Grits has a four out of five star rating on Yelp, and recently scored a top spot in Honolulu Magazine for Cheap Eats. But does it hold up to our critics at Ka L eo? Read our review and find out.

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Football preview UH Mānoa football coach Norm Chow will move the team away from the run-and-shoot offense employed by former coaches Greg McMackin and June Jones. To read more about the new offense and the competition for the starting quarterback position, check out our website.

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