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Inside our issue... Page A4-5

Student survey shows cyberbullying is a problem It was known that cyberbullying has been a problem among teens, but a recent Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa survey got the statistics. Read what we learned about cyberbullying and the new tattoo– social branding.

News begins on page A4

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Rachel’s Challenge arrives at KSM The inspiring story of Rachel Scott started a world-wide chain reaction of kindness. Her father, Mr. Darrel Scott, came to KSM to share his daughter’s message in hopes of spreading awareness of compassion towards others.

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Class News Class news is back with personal notices for each class written by your own class president’s. Meet your new student body president Kaleihoku Kubota. In this issue, she talks about the theme for this year, He ʻOhana Ka¯kou.

Our Staff News Editor: Mehana Lee Features Editor: Maya Nitta Sports Editor: Reid Cairme Staff: Landon Ballesteros Shayna Ho Jaylin Kekiwi Lexis Viena Faculty Adviser: Ms. Kye Haina 9-10 Principal: Mr. Lance Cagasan Academies Principal: Ms. Jay-R Kaÿawa

Ke kalo ho‘ōla Check out fun facts related to taro and exciting news about lo’i restoration efforts in West Maui. Discover everything from crayfish to recipes and nutrition info about an island favorite.

Features begins on page C1

Address: 270 ÿAÿapueo Parkway Pukalani, HI, 96768 Phone: (808) 573-7019 Email: kyhaina@ksbe.edu Twitter: @kaleoonakoa Website: www.kaleoonakoa.org

The Fine Print Page C7

Broadening horizons for Hō‘ike Nui Senior Kaili Mossman travels overseas to prove the thesis for her Ho¯ ‘ike Nui project. Find out where she went and what she did while abroad.

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Fall sports start up, crowds cheer on Check out how the fall athletes have been doing so far in the 2012-2013 Maui Interscholastic League season. Visit our news sports columnist, Shayno Ho, as she talks about school spirit in Stuck in the Stands.

Sports begins on page 1

Wire Services: Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors /MCT Campus High School Newspaper Services Editorial Policy: The staff of Ka Leo O Nä Koa is dedicated to objective and balanced coverage of campus and community news. We welcome comments, corrections, suggestions, and letters. To have your publication, limit or less, include and email to: Letters may be propriety.

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Ka Leo O Nä Koa is a student publication of the journalism class of Kamehameha Schools Maui. The views expressed represent the views of the individual student writer and editors and does not reflect the views of KSM, KSBE, or its affiliations.

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Cyberbullying & digital branding It’s tough to be a netizen these days. Ka Leo o Nā Koa survey reveals cyberbullying is a concern; plus, feds warn that digital branding tattoos students for life. By REID CAIRME, sports editor

According to a recent Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa survey, 99 of 100 KS Maui students believe that cyberbullying is a problem. Cyberbullying occurs when a student doesn’t have negotiation or persuasive control in an online environment. Unlike in a flesh and blood community, the cyber audience is wider because the Internet connects the whole world. Detective Arnold La`anui, Jr., a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, visited the KS Maui campus a week prior to the start of the school year and discussed cyberbullying and digital tattoos with teachers. He said that digital profiles are like permanent tattoos, and that it is something that everyone, especially young people should be aware of. CYBERBULYING “95% of American teens are online, a large jump from the 46% of teens five years ago,” La`anui said. Of that 95%, he said that 80% are on social media sites and 5% of these teens were harassed online in the last year. The number of students on social networks is a little higher at Kamehameha Maui.

Graphic by Landon Ballesteros

Cyberbullying is increasingly common with teens on social networking sites. A student survey of Kamehameha Maui High School students showed that there is a perception that many are affected by cyberbullying.

How much of a problem do you think cyberbullying is for teens? Not a problem 1% Of the 100 students surveyed electronically by Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa, 93% said they had an account on a social networking Web site, and 71 of

Have you ever made unfriendly or gossip-y comments about someone else via social media or text message within the last year? 16% I don’t know 44% have not 37% have

A problem for many 37%

those surveyed either know or think they have been cyber bullied. “Personally, I don’t have any problems with cyberbullying, but I see how it has negatively affected others and how it has become a problem over time that should be stopped,” senior Raven Paresa-Neisman said. ONE PERSON’S STORY Ian Aquino, another KS Maui

A problem for some 28%

A widespread problem 34%

senior and certified i-SAFE iMENTOR, has said he was cyberbullied in the seventh grade while playing a popular online game. “I asked him [the cyberbully] to stop and leave several times,” Aquino said. “I kicked him out of my server multiple times, but [he] returned every time after that.” Aquino pulled information (Con nued on page A5)

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from the bully’s account and told him he had the information and knew who he was, and that stopped the harassment to Aquino and fellow players. “I left it on a note that taught him never to cyberbully people ever again,” Aquino said. “Law enforcement does this and busts cyberbullies.” Aquino said that he was glad to have the skill to thwart cyberbullies in this case, and said that he would be happy to talk to students who have any questions about Internet safety. Cyberbullying has many effects on teens, such as long lasting psychological damage, which can lead to real-world violence. “160,000 students stay home [every day] out of fear of something that was said online,” Det. Laànui said. In fact, nearly 40% of survey respondents said that they had made unfriendly comments or gossiped about others through their social media pages or cell phone text messages in the past year. Almost as many, another 32%, said that they weren’t sure if they had or not. It’s a dangerous activity. Cyberbullying has been shown to be a precursor to suicide, according to Laànui. And, “Hawaiì currently leads the country in teen suicides,” he said.

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Arnold La‘anui Jr., a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, shares a presentation about cyberbullying and Internet branding of teens with the faculty of Kamehameha Schools Maui in August for the start of the year.

DIGITAL BRANDING Aside from being wary of cyberbullying and its negative effects, La`anui said that today’s teens need to be made more aware of the image they are building on the Web. Teens today may not realize it, but they are branding themselves on the Internet, creating a name and an image that can be seen by anyone. “It’s like a digital tattoo,” La`anui said. “Anyone can look you up and see the things

Are all the photos on your social media pages appropriate for a college or future employer to see?

you post and judge who you are at a moment’s notice. It’s public and stays forever.” Even if someone were to delete a post or inappropriate picture, it isn’t gone. If you dig far enough, you can find everything someone has said or posted online. The Ka Leo o Na¯ Koa survey showed that 25% of respondents either knew or thought they might have photos on social media sites that were not appropriate for colleges or future employers to see.

Laànui shared the story of a good student he knew at an Oʻahu high school. She had earned exceptional grades, showed great leadership, and had been accepted by an Ivy League school. She cancelled all applications to other colleges that she had gotten into. Then, friends posted a picture of her online and tagged it to her profile. In it, she was pretending to take a sip of alcohol on a school bus. Her Ivy League school looked her up and came across that picture. They revoked their offer because she had not confirmed her choice with them. In their rejection, they said that they did not want students like her to attend their school. “Even though she was a good student that fell victim to peer pressure, that single photo branded her as the opposite,” Laànui said. Laànui finished his presentation by encouraging staff to teach students about branding now. He wants teachers to help students figure out their “digital tattoo.” Det. La’anui is passionate about spreading the word on the consequences of poor digital branding. “I was blown away after looking at the cyber squad,” he said. Laànui worked undercover in ultra-violence, investigating murders and serial killers, before being moved to the cyber squad to research the growing cyberbullying epidemic.

No 7%

I don’t know 16%

Yes 92%

No 9% Kā Leo o Nā Koa Poll Graphics by: MAYA NITTA Sample: 100 students 7 freshmen, 25 sophomores, 26 juniors, 42 seniors Poll Taken: Aug. 31-Sept. 9

Yes 75%

Do you have an account on a social networking site (like Facebook or Tumblr)?

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On club sign-up day, Aug. 30, sophomore Kaala Foster commits to take Rachel’s Challenge to promote acts of kindness by being kind to others.

FOR Club to start chain reaction By MEHANA LEE, news editor

The Friends of Rachel Club plans to present a “chain reaction of kindness” at a Rachel’s Challenge rally scheduled for April 20, 2013. The paper chain will consist of linked strips of construction paper with acts of kindness written on each link. During the rally, the chain will be unveiled at War Memorial Stadium and walked around the track. “Our goal might be a little ambitious, but we want the chain to be a quarter mile long,” said adult director Ms. Venus Rosete-Medeiros said. Through this, their biggest project, the club wants to create a school-wide movement, which will hopefully lead to a community-wide movement by the end of the school year. The FOR Club members can be anyone and everyone who want to start a chain reaction and make a difference in the community. The club will be headed by one student ambassador who is in charge of communicating with the club coach, Rachel Scott’s sister, Ms. Dana Scott, on a weekly basis. Below the student ambassador will be six student leaders

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Students add their names to the Friends of Rachel Club roster on club sign-up day, Aug. 30, 2012. The new club’s goal is to create a movement that inspires a chain reaction of kindness, or kind acts, on Maui.

and six adult leaders, including Ms. Rosete-Medeiros, who will serve as the main contact. The club will also encourage students to start a journal to write down their thoughts and

feelings and will encourage teachers to incorporate the challenge message into their lessons. The rally at War Memorial Stadium will hopefully include

four other Maui high schools who are also participating in Rachel’s Challenge, including La¯haina¯luna, King Kekaulike, Baldwin and Maui High Schools.

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Chain reaction reaching Kamehameha Schools

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

Photo by LANDON BALLSTEROS

Mr. Darrel Scott speaks to the Kamehameha Maui high school student body on August 24. As a representative of Rachel’s Challenge, he told students about how the death of his daughter, Rachel, at Columbine High School inspired a worldwide movement toward kindness.

A high school girl’s three goals in life have been achieved after her death. Rachel Scott was one of the 13 victims of the most horrific high school shooting in US history at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Scott has been dead for 13 years but continues to live on through her published journals impacting over 17 million people. “Her dreams are living even to this day,” Mr. Darrel Scott said. Rachel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darrel and Sandy Scott, and 52 others speak on her behalf to schools and groups around the world, including at Kamehameha Schools Maui. At a school assembly on August 24, they emphasized what is known as “Rachel’s Challenge.” Rachel’s Challenge to start a “chain reaction of kindness” is inspired by a school essay she wrote entitled My Ethics, My

Codes of Life. Her thoughts have had an influence on celebrities and well-known figures such as President Clinton, Chuck Norris and President Bush. She was presented the National Acts of Kindness Award as the Student of the Year Award by the Acts of Kindness Association. Rachel’s Challenge consists of four steps. 1. Look for the best in others. Rachel believed in eliminating prejudice, and she wrote in her last journal entry, “Look hard enough around you, and you just might find light.” 2. Dream big. Martin Luther King once said, “I won’t be labeled as average.” This was one of Rachel’s favorite quotes. She wrote it in the journal by which she defined herself. 3. Choose positive influences. “Don’t let your character change color with your

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RACHEL SCOTT

environment,” Rachel wrote in one journal entry. 4. Speak with kindness, not cruelty. Adam, a disabled student, met Rachel two months before her death and changed his mind about taking his own life because of her kind words and actions.

Rachel’s legacy continues through her challenge of the chain reaction. Her family and the 52 speakers continue to spread a worldwide chain reaction of kindness through speaking engagements and advising Friends of Rachel Clubs worldwide.

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Meet our new staff

Cool art teacher heats it up on wheels By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

A member of the undefeated Maui Roller Girls roller derby team is now also a member of the KSM teaching staff. Mrs. Lori Guntzel currently teaches the Ceramics and Sculpting; Contemporary Art Concepts; Art, and Multimedia and Design classes at Kamehameha Schools Maui Mrs. Guntzel was born on Oʻahu and raised in California. She has been living on Maui since 1999, and has taught at Maui High School for seven years. She is married and has a son who is a sophomore at Baldwin High School and a daughter who is in the seventh grade at Roots Academy in Ha¯ʻiku¯. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in fine art from the University of San Fransisco and her Master’s Degree in education from the University of Phoenix. Of the visual arts, Mrs. Guntzel says she likes working with clay the most and “enjoys seeing students create.” Stu-

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MRS. LORI GUNTZEL

dents say they are fond of her relaxed teaching style and the fact that she plays music while she works with her students. “She’s a really cool teacher, and she’s very helpful when we don’t understand how to work our art,” Ceramics student Tatiana Medeiros said. When she has free time, you may find her practicing her skating at the Central Maui Boys and Girls Club outdoor basketball court in Kahului. She constantly travels with her team, the Maui Roller Girls, to

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Sophomore Cody Fushikoshi Wago receives help from the new art teacher, Mrs. Lori Guntzel, during Ceramics and Sculpture class.

neighbor islands for games and tournaments. She says

New E.A. Mr. Kane joins new, yet familiar ʻohana By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer

Kamehameha Schools Maui welcomed Mr. Nainoa Kane as a new educational assistant, but he is already a member of the family. We are happy to have him,” Academies Principal Ms. JayR Kaawa said. “He comes with a wealth of knowledge, particularly in English language arts, so we thought he would be a great fit in our student support center.” Mr. Kane joins his parents Mr. Jason and Mrs. Kaukokalani Kane who also work at the school. His brother Laʻakea, graduated from KS Maui, and his sister, Leimana is a current senior.

Mr. Kane is also a 2005 graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapa¯lama. Since he hails from Maui, he was a boarder at the Oʻahu campus. Being away from his family was hard, but he said those experiences strengthened the bond with his classmates and dormitory friends. Upon graduating from Kamehameha, Mr. Kane came back to Maui and attended Maui Community College for two years before transferring to the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. There, he got his Bachelor of Arts degree in English, as well as his teaching certification. He says that his interest in

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English came from his passion for reading when he was a child. As he got older, he turned to creative writing as one of his favorite hobbies. Being familiar with both campuses showed Mr. Kane some differences and similarities between the two schools. “Kapa¯lama was a lot bigger, but I still see the same cama-

she really enjoys the challenge of women’s roller derby. raderie between the students of both campuses,” he said. As an educational assistant, Mr. Kane is ready to support students with their reading and writing, especially when it comes to refining their research papers. He also assists the counselors with students who are working on college applications and writing essays. Mr. Kane loves getting to work with the students and seeing a different side of the school setting. “I think we need more school spirit,” he said. “Be proud that you attend this school.” This idea is supported by KSM staff members as well. “It helps to have Kamehameha alumni to come back and foster that mindset in giving back,” Ms. Kaawa said.

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New high school in town: Global Tech By LANDON BALLESTEROS, staff writer

The first Montessori high school in the state of Hawaiʻi, Global Technology High School, opened its doors to Maui students in Wailuku this summer for the 2012-2013 school year. “Global Tech Maui is a community of learners committed to expanding standards of academic excellence through a cross-disciplinary program and by combining research on the developmental needs of adolescents with Montessori principles,” Office Manager Jody-Lynn Glickman said. The school can serve up to sixty students, with up to fifteen in each grade level. One thing that the students love is that classes don’t start until 9:00 am. “Brain research has shown that the adolescent brain does not ‘wake up’ until later in the morning, and we want to ensure that our students are awake when they come to school,” Glickman said. Between each 8-week quarter, there is an intersession hosted in various locations around Maui. Each year, there is an integrative theme, where students apply their mastery of core subjects in a real-world setting. This year, their theme is Na¯ Wai ‘Eha¯, so the students will concentrate their studies on the 13 ancient land subdivisions of Maui, where resources from the land and sea sustained the island’s ancient population. The students spend part of their first two years of school preparing for an internship. In the second semester of their junior year, the students will get to go out into the field on various internships with Maui businesses. When it comes to sports, the school offers sports based on student interest. Students who do extra-curricular physical activity for four hours a week for sixteen weeks, earn 0.5 credits for Health Fitness every semester. The school has a membership with 808 Fitness

Photo used courtesy of GLOBAL TECH MAUI HIGH SCHOOL

Hawaiʻi’s first Montessori high school opened 2050 Main Street in Wailuku. Emphasizing student-centered education and a cross-disciplinary approach, the school also features small class sizes and collaborations with local businesses and the St. Anthony athletic program. The school is the fifth private high school on Maui.

as part of the Health Fitness program, and student athletes may join in with St. Anthony High School for team sports. It all depends on the students’ interests. Due to the youth of the school, having only freshmen and sophomores in this first

year, students are collaborating to come up with new extracurricular activities. Currently, the school provides opportunities for Yearbook, Social Committee, and Spirit Committee. A Montessori school is an education method modeled after the research of Italian

educator Maria Montessori. As such, the curriculum at Global Tech Maui is focused on project-based collaborative learning. Global Tech Maui is also a STEAM school, focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

Senior team enters Robo Tech Maui By MAYA NITTA, features editor

Seniors, Ramsey Arista, Kevin Goo and Kahiau Andrade will be participating in the annual Robo Tech Maui Expo and Competition at the Maui Fair as a part of their senior project Sept. 29 in the Baldwin High School Gym. The Expo/Competition will display robotics and student work in science, technology, engineering, and math. This competition is a world qualifying event. The competition is using a bracket style competition where the winners of each event will move up. The work was divided into 3 parts. Arista is designing, Andrade is constructing, and Goo is programming the robot. “What I and my team are

designing is something that is based off a robot that was built by last year’s team. All we are doing is changing up the gearing and changing the arm for the specific challenge we are doing.” Arista said. The students will be competing in the game Sack Attack. The purpose of the game is to rack up as many points as possible by getting sacks into various goals. On the floor there will be 98 regular scoring sacks and fours bonus sacks. There are three different goals that the robot can score with, a floor goal, trough goal, and a high goal. The floor goal is located in the colored square where the race starts. Putting a regular

sack in that goal will give the team a point, and putting a bonus sack in that goal will give them six points. The trough is raised 18 inches above the ground in the middle of the field. A regular sack in the trough is worth five points and a bonus sack in the trough will give the team ten points. The high goal is located in the middle of the field at 30 inches above the field. Putting a regular sack in the high goal is worth ten points, and a bonus sack will garner fifteen points for the team. This will be the fifth year the expo/competition will be coming to the Maui Fair.

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Class of 2013 By HULALI BROWN, senior class president

There is much to look forward to during the last year of high school. For those who have registered for the SAT on October 6, please remember to get a goodnight’s rest, eat a nutritious breakfast and don’t forget your calculator. Snacks are welcomed, phones are not. Need help registering? Log onto College Board or see Mrs. Correa for assistance. Speaking of Mrs. Correa, visit her blog on the high school Web site for more information on scholarships. In other news, as of now, senior officers have agreed to have Senior Ball on campus instead of at the Kamehameha Golf Course. An enormous tent will be rented to create an extravagant night on February 23. KSM students will not be charged, but there will be a cost for guests. Meetings for this event will commence the week after Homecoming. Founder’s Day practice will be starting soon. Remember that you are seniors, so act like it during practice. Be perfect examples, project your voices, minimize the talking, and know your words. After four years, words and pitches should come naturally. You’ll want to be at your best because, thanks to today’s technology, Founder’s Day will be celebrated by all three campuses together via Webcast.

Class of 2014 By AVINASH SINGH, junior class president

Homecoming is coming up Oct. 15-19, so go to all competition meetings that you signed up for or explain to the people who are spearheading the event why you can’t go. No excuses. The day themes will be games (seniors), travel (juniors), movies/music (sophomores/freshmen), and class colors.

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Let’s get 100% participation so if you need ideas for dressing up, go to Mrs. Laepa’a for help. Remember that we have Red Friday during Homecoming also, so wear your red shirt, and show your Hawaiian pride. ASKSM has chosen Ka’ulaheanuiokamoku as the site for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 20. Don’t forget that all juniors will have to take the PSAT on October 17, which is the Wednesday during Homecoming Week. This is a very important test and can get you scholarships, so be prepared. Get a good night’s rest, and eat a healthy breakfast for extra brain power. Prom will be held on April 6 at the King Kamehameha Golf Course Ballroom. This is a formal event so a tuxedo for boys and nice dress for girls are required. No t-shirts with a picture of a tuxedo on it, please.

Class of 2015 By SHAI IBARA, sophomore class president

The sophomore student government has been working hard to prepare for homecoming, but we can always use more help! Homecoming week is less than a month away. It begins Oct. 15 and ends Oct. 20. The theme is Rated E for Everyone, representing different activities families do together. Our class will represent movies. Please stay informed about committee meetings if you signed up for anything. We have a class cheer practice during lunch in the gym on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Stay posted for other upcoming class cheer practices. We have one new addition to our class this year. His name is Makoa Gaughen. If you haven’t had a chance to meet him yet, please do. He is now part of the 2015 ʻohana. We are the host class for

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Hoʻolauleʻa this year. Information will be forthcoming so please watch for it. Sophomore banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2013. If you have any suggestions, talk to one of your officers. If you haven’t finished your community service hours, I suggest you get them done by the end of this year. The busy year ahead will bring new challenges. In the spirit of he ʻohana ka¯kou, make this year the best it’s ever been. Being closer brings strength. Remember that families stay together.

Class of 2016 By OFA-HELOTU KOKA, freshman class president

Guess what? That’s right, homecoming week is almost here! If you’re interested in volunteering to help out on the committee, please see Kumu Ulu. Homecoming practices are being held every week during lunch in Kumu Ulu’s room at 12:30. Tuesdays are for boys cheer practice. Wednesdays are for battle of the bands, and Thursdays are for step. Hope to see you there! Dress-up Days are coming up, as well. Each day will be focused on one class’s theme. Get pumped up and represent your class with pride and lots of spirit. Also, the Maui County Fair is coming up, and if you’d like to sign up for community service hours, check the daily bulletin for information. The quarter is coming to an end on Sept, 27, 2012. Just one more week until break, so hang in there freshman class! Looking further ahead, mark your calendars for the freshman banquet, on Feb. 9, 2013. Admission is free. Be prepared because this year’s going to be a fun-filled adventure. Make this a year to remember!

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President’s Message By KALEIHOKU KUBOTA student body president

Aloha students, As we begin this year it is important that we keep in mind our school theme of He ‘Ohana Ka¯kou. As a family, it is our duty to support one another whether it’s on the football field, or in the classroom; we never leave anyone behind. Now that we are about to enter into homecoming and spirit week season, it is time that we rally together. This is the time where we show our school pride. This is the time we show our school spirit. This is the time we shine as a school, as a family. Although class competition is expected, please remember to keep it clean and remember that we must have respect for one another. Also coming up is the homecoming dance. Admission will be free, and we are expected to have a lot of fun. The theme of homecoming, and the dance is “Rated E for Everyone.” Rated E for everyone basically means that everyone is included in whatever goes on here at Kamehameha. It means that we are a family that does everything together. As we progress through this year, remember Rachel’s Challenge. We are going to begin our chain reaction as soon as the FOR club selects a chairperson; preferably a junior who is looking to continue this into next year. In the meantime, continue to show kindness, make and achieve your goals, and rise above the average. Let’s make a chain reaction and truly unite as one heart, one mind, and one family.

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Loaʻa maila ia¯ Wood ke kalo palapala ole ʻia Na MEHANA LEE, mea kākau

Ua loaʻa maila ia¯ Wili Wood, ke kanaka mahiʻai kalo, kekahi ʻano kalo i palapala ʻole ʻia paha ma mua ma ke kahawai ʻo Honokahua ma uka aʻe o ka Pa¯ka ʻo DT Flemings, ʻehiku makahiki i hala aku nei. I kona hele wa¯wae ʻana aku i ka nahele me kona hoa, ʻo Kapule Eubank, ʻike akula ʻo ia i ia meakanu e puka aʻe ana mai kekahi mau po¯haku kokoke i ke kahawai ʻo Honokahua, a hoʻihoʻi akula ‘o ia i kona loʻi kalo ma ke awa¯wa ʻo Honoko¯hau. E noiʻi ana ʻo Wood i na¯ ʻano kalo like ʻole no ʻumi paha makahiki, a ʻaʻole no¯ i maopopo ia¯ ia¯ ke¯ia ʻano kalo i loaʻa mai ia¯ ia. Ho¯’ike akula ʻo Wood i ke kumu i kapa ʻia a ke¯ia kalo, ʻo ka paʻaloa. Aia no¯ kekahi hoʻoku¯ku¯ paʻi ʻai ma kekahi Hoʻolauleʻa ʻo First Friday i ke kaona ʻo Wailuku. Lawe akula ‘o Wood i ke¯ia kalo, ka paʻaloa, he hoʻokahi haneli mau paona. Nui na¯ ka¯naka Hawaiʻi i komo i ia hanana. Ua ha¯ʻawi ʻia maila he ʻumi minuke ia¯ la¯kou e kuʻi ai i ʻelua mau paona kalo. A ʻo ka mea i ʻike ʻia, ua paʻa loa no¯ ke kalo, ʻaʻole ma¯kaukau koke ka

Pa‘i ‘ia kēia mau ki‘i e MEHANA LEE

Mali‘a paha o ke kalo pa‘aloa i kanu ‘ia ma ko¯ mahi ‘ai Wili Wood lo‘i ma Honokohau, Maui. He ‘ano kalo kahiko i ho‘opalapala ‘ole ia ke hana pu¯ hei ‘o Wood me Penny Levin, he kanaka huli ‘ike kalo e ‘ike i na¯ ‘a‘ole i ho‘opalapala ‘ia ke¯ia ‘ano kalo. E heluhelu i ke¯ia atikala ma ka ʻO¯lelo Pelekane ma www.kaleoonakoa.org.

paʻiʻai. Hoʻomau la¯kou i ke kuʻi ʻana a ma hope o ʻewalu minuke, puʻupuʻu mau no¯ naʻe ke kalo. Ha¯ʻawi ʻia akula ʻelua minuke hou, a ua pau akula. Na Kaponoʻai Molitau, ka ʻona o Wailuku Native Intelligence, a me ke kumu moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi, i ka inoa a “ka paʻaloa” ma hope o kona ʻikena i ka paʻa o ke kalo i ka paʻi ʻai ‘ana. [Ka paʻaloa means very firm or solid.] Ua lohe pepeiao mai ʻo Wood a me kona poʻe hoa, ʻo Nameaaea Hoshino la¯ua ʻo Kai Keahi, i ka manaʻo o

Molitau, a hea inoa la¯kou i ia inoa kalo no ia wa¯ paha. Na Wood i ha¯ʻawi aku i ke¯ia ʻano kalo i ka mokuʻa¯ina a¯pau ʻo Hawaiʻi nei. Nui ka ha¯ʻawi ʻia aku i na¯ mea mahiʻai ʻohana, a me Jerry Konanui, kekahi mea noʻeau kalo kaulana o Hawaiʻi. Ma hope o ka hoʻoulu no ʻeono a ʻewalu mahina, wahi a Konanui “maikaʻi ka paʻaloa i koʻu manaʻo,” me ka ʻae ʻana, ʻo ia no¯ ka inoa ku¯pono no ke¯ia ʻano kalo. Na Konanui i hoʻoulu i ka paʻaloa no ʻehiku makahiki no¯. ʻO Penny Levin, kekahi mea ʻimi naʻauao a he la¯la¯ o ka Taro Security and Purity Task Force, kai ku¯ka¯ kamaʻilio pu¯ me Wood a e kilo nei i na¯ ʻano o ka paʻaloa. Ua hoʻokumu ʻia ka Taro Security and Purity Task Force e ka Office of Hawaiian Affairs a me ke kiaʻa¯ina ʻo Linda Lingle i ka makahiki 2008. ʻO ka ma¯kia o ia hui ka ʻimi ʻanai na¯ mea

mahiʻai kalo me ʻekolu makahiki ʻike hana a me ka hoʻomalu ʻana i na¯ ʻano kalo kamaʻa¯ina. Huli ʻo Levin i na¯ ʻano kalo hou a kahiko like ʻole i palapala ʻole ʻia. ʻAʻole ʻike pono ʻia ke ku¯lana kamaʻa¯ina o ka paʻaloa i Hawaiʻi a i ʻole ua lawe ʻia mai nei i ke awa¯wa i na¯ makahiki ma waena o 1960 a 1970 mai na¯ kahua eʻe moku. Ke hoʻa¯ʻo nei ʻo Levin e hoʻoha¯like i na¯ wehewehena o na¯ ʻano kalo a kahiko me na¯ ʻano o ka paʻaloa. Manaʻolana ʻo ia e hoʻopaʻi palapala i na¯ ho¯ʻike i ka Hawaiʻi Agricultural Experiment Station o ka University of Hawaiʻi Bulletin helu 84, ma hope o kona ʻike paha i ka like pu¯ o na¯ ʻano kahiko a me na¯ ʻano hou o ka paʻaloa. I n a¯ ʻaʻole hoʻoha¯likelike ʻia na¯ ʻano o ka paʻaloa me kekahi ʻano kalo, e paʻi palapala ʻo Levin ma ka “pauku¯ ʻike ʻole ʻia” o Bulletin helu 84.

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Resurrection of a

Loʻi Kalo Photos by MEHANA LEE

One of the more than 30 restored loʻi kalo in Honokohau. Below, Kamehameha Maui students volunteer with the ongoing restoration in the valley.

Wili Wood and Kekai Keahi restore kalo patches, or loʻi, in Honokohau Vallley. They bring awareness to the community about sustainability and ancient Hawaiian concepts that can be applied today. By MEHANA LEE, news editor

From the looks of the entrance, you would never guess what lies beyond the rickety plywood bridges that cross flourishing kalo patches and an ‘auwai, or open channel system, that flows downward to Honokohau Bay. Kalo farmer Wili Wood’s humble home, which is completely off the grid and selfsustaining, is built upon kalo patch number 282, one of what used to be about 4,700 kalo patches in Honokohau Valley 100 years ago. It is apparent why Wood put seven years of hard labor into restoring the 33 ancient kalo patches that surround him. Bright green leaves flutter a greeting when you step foot on his land and the soft breeze is scented with plants and earth.

Wood has the goal of restoring the area to what used to be: sustainable land and a united Hawaiian community. “We try to bring a modern aspect to the ancient ways,” Wood said. One hundred years ago in this valley, pristine kalo patches ran from the mouth of the bay all the way to the top of the valley, 11 miles inland and up. In the modern day, much has changed. Only 33 out of 4,700 lo‘i patches are in full use. Wood and his lo‘i partner, Kekai Keahi, and a group of dedicated friends have been working in Honokohau Valley

for seven years. They have been restoring kalo patches that had been completely overgrown and neglected. Wood said he could not have accomplished this without the help and support of friends and family. He said that the land he owns is not just his, but it belongs to everyone who has helped him. Seven years ago, Wood’s property would not be identifiable due to the thick forestry

that formed a canopy over the area. Preparing for the restoration was a laborious task. Wood said that chainsawing through the trunk of a tree took up to a month to finish, and restoring the lo‘i was just as hard. Wood and Keahi cleared the dried patches of rocks, branches and tree trunks. They had to smooth the ground to make it level. Then, they broke down (LOʻI KALO Con nued on page C3)

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Profile:

Wili Wood By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Kalo farmer Wili Wood resides in Honokohau Valley, Maui, where he restores taro patches that are over a hundred years old.

Photo by MEHANA LEE

Those darn crayfish!

Photo by MEHANA LEE

WILI WOOD

These crusty crayfish cause problems in lo‘i patches across Hawai ‘i. Here is some information on the invasive pests, what they do and how to get rid of them. Hint: They’re delicious when boiled. By MEHANA LEE, news editor

dinner (yes, it’s just like eating lobster!) Wood also catches and ferments them to put into soil as fertilizer. Is that why poi is so expensive? Rising poi prices are mainly because of weather factors, such as arid conditions, wind, excessive rain or cool temperatures. Crayfish are not a huge factor in the pricing of poi statewide.

What are crayfish? Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans that inhabit streams and rivers. They resemble small lobsters or prawns. When did they come to Hawai‘i? They were first introduced to Hawai‘i in 1923 in kalo patches along Ahuimanu Stream, O’ahu. By 1940, the population of crayfish had increased and become a problem in kalo cultivation. What do they do to kalo patches? Crayfish make tunnels in the mud banks of kalo patches, causing leaks. They also

eat the corms of the kalo, making them more susceptible to infection by other organisms. What can you do? The best way to get rid of crayfish in a lo‘i is exclusion, or blocking them from the lo‘i. The patches can also be lined with plastic to prevent the leakage caused by crayfish. Ducks are another alternative since they eat the crayfish. Kalo Farmer Wili Wood said he bought 21 ducklings to do the job. He also welcomes anyone who wants to take these critters home and prepare them for

LOʻI KALO (Con nued from page C2)

What is your favorite kalo food?

and rebuilt the rock walls. Between work, family and his restoration work, Wood juggled his responsibilities. “You got to find that balance to make things work,” he said. Every Sunday, Wood, Keahi and friends gather to enjoy what they love to do: get their feet muddy and talk story. Little get-togethers like these help keep the land balanced and taken care of. A few friends clear a dried out patch of debris. Others begin to weed lo‘i that look (LOʻI KALO Con nued on page C4)

Ku¯lolo 24%

Lu¯ʻau Stew 1% Fried Taro Slices 5%

Sources: Taro: Mauka to Makai by University of Hawai‘i at Ma¯noa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Bishop Museum, Wili Wood

Taro Chips 14%

Poi 21%

Poi Mochi 31%

Laulau 4% Pollsters: Lexis Viena and Landon Ballesteros Sample: KSM 200 students Poll taken: September 2012

Graphic by LANDON BALLESTEROS

Born and raised? Kahana, Maui First interest in agriculture? “When I was younger, like eight or nine, I started noticing the different types of mango trees. I guess you can say that’s where my interest in agriculture started.” His interest in agriculture increased while taking agriculture classes in high school. Where do you work? Kapalua, exterior maintenance School? La¯haina¯luna, Class of 2002 Interests? Surfing, woodworking, sailing Favorite kalo memory? “Having a bunch of Hawaiian kids coming up and having them experience something they might not have experienced before.” Why did you want to restore taro patches? “In a way, I feel like I was called upon to restore the taro patches. It was never in my intentions when I first started to clean the property in Honokohau. After me and some friends cleared out some of the land, a flash flood hit and flooded the whole place. I realized that I was sitting on something that was already laid out. And in a month, we got one lo‘i running.”

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Kalo wai, flooded kalo production

LOʻI KALO (Con nued from page C3)

Learn the process of growing kalo and what happens during the 15-month span.

0-3 months

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Pre-planting: Remove weeds and other debris. The lo ‘i should be easily reachable by the ‘auwai for irrigation and have yielding mud. Stomp the mud to, increase its ability to absorb water. Before the huli is planted, moisten the mud. Planting a lo‘i: Use stakes and string to set guidelines running parallel across the loʻi to make rows. The first two rows should be planted 2 ½ feet away from the banks. Hold the huli at its base and firmly push straight into the mud, about 4-6 inches deep. Larger huli should be

Kalo Glossary

3-5 months

5-11 months

placed slightly deeper. Huli planted too deep could drown. While the huli is being pushed into the ground, pat a mound of mud around it to stabilize it. Move the stakes and string to create new rows. Refrain from walking around after planting because this may uproot or damage the growing kalo. 0-3 months: Roots start to establish. Remove weeds. The water level should be 1-3 inches above the soil. 3-5 months: Heavy leaf growth. Weed occasionally. Limit contact with roots and plants. Wa-

11-15 months

ter should be 1-6 inches deep. Water flow should be stopped for 3-4 days until the mud starts to crack. During this time, the lo‘i must be cleared of all weeds. 5-11 months: the corm of the plant will to increase in size. Weeding is important, but avoid contact with roots and plants. Water flow should be the same as months 3-5. 11-15 months: Harvesting period. Control weeds. Before harvesting, soil should be moist. After harvesting, the lo‘i will have a little water in it, but not be completely dry. mahae

Ke alo o ka lau

piko

Ka‘e lu¯‘au

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

kalo: corm, underground stem huli: part of the plant that is used for replanting after the leaves and corm are removed lau or lu¯ ‘au: leaf kumu ha¯: stalk of leaf base ha¯: leaf stalk huluhulu: feeder roots ‘oha¯: bud of corm ‘o¯mu‘o¯mu‘o: bud stalk ‘ili kalo: skin of corm iho kalo: core of corm makamaka: bud of shoots ao lu¯ ‘au or mohala: leaf blade rolled inside the stalk of last expanded leaf pua: flower piko: place where the stem is attached to the leaf mahae: leaf indentation ka‘e lau: edge of leaf ke alo o ka lau: upper surface of the leaf

Lau or lu¯ ‘au

Ha¯ pua

mohala

Huli ‘o¯mu‘o¯mu Kumu ha¯ ‘o¯ha

Iho kalo huluhulu

‘ili kalo kalo Graphic by MEHANA LEE

close to harvesting. One of Wood’s friends, who goes by the name “Kazuo,” grabs a weedwacker and heads to the bottom of the property, barefoot and shirtless. The work is casual. Organized groups also help out at the lo‘i of Honokohau Valley. Maui High School, Maui Preparatory Academy, Hawaiian Canoe Club and Lae Ula o Ke Kai Canoe Club have all volunteered. “It’s brought a lot of people together. It’s brought cultural and sustainable awareness to the community. I think that’sgreat,” Wood said. Wood plans to expand his acreage and eventually restore more patches in the valley. In the meantime, he and Keahi work on getting everything into an organized system. “It [the restoration] was something bigger than we thought it would be,” Keahi said. There is no doubt that this project is a labor of love, but Wood and Keahi do not see this as “labor.” They said that the difficulties they encountered were not because of hard work, but because of water rights and usage. They had to work with Maui Land and Pineapple Company because the lo‘i were not getting enough water. The lo‘i were drying out, and the kalo had become rotten from the water deficiency. Maui Land and Pineapple controls the water that goes into Honokohau Valley. Wood says there are some days that the water is totally shut off. “The challenge is going outside of what we do and going to other people to fight for things that we should already have the rights to. We need to fight in order to sustain ourselves. It’s really sad,” Wood said. Still, Wood and Keahi continue to keep at this restoration effort out of love. “Every morning I wake up and say, ‘Holy Cow, how did I get so lucky?” Wood said.

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Kalo nutrition By MEHANA LEE, news editor

Kalo has been a staple of the Hawaiian diet for thousands of years. This wonder food is high in fiber, rich in potassium and loaded with Vitamin E minerals. Not only is it a delicious food, but it’s good for you, too! Portion: 1 cup cooked kalo without salt Proximates Water Calories Protein Total lipids (fat) Carbohydrates Fiber dietary Sugars Cholesterol Minerals Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Vitamins Vitamin C Thiamin Riboflavin Niacin Vitamin B-6 Vitamin A, IU Vitamin E

Amount 84.22 g 187 0.69 g 0.15 g 45.67 g 6.7 g 0.65 g 0 mg Amount 24 mg 0.95 mg 40 mg 100 mg 639 mg 20 mg 0.36 mg Amount 6.6 mg 0.141 mg 0.037mg 0.673 mg 0.437 mg 111 IU 3.87 mg

Source: National Nutrient Da-

tabase for Standard Reference

POI NUT BREAD

‘Ono kalo recipes Kumu Ulu’s caramelized kalo

POI MOCHI

A sweet and simple dessert Ingredients: 1 kalo 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 block of butter Instructions: Clean kalo and boil in water for about 2 hours until completely cooked. Let cool and dice kalo. Put the 1/2 block of butter into frying pan and add kalo. Make sure the kalo has absorbed the butter. Mix 2 tbsp. of brown sugar with the kalo. Serves two.

Poi nut bread A heavy, moist, and delicious bread Ingredients lb. poi 3/4 cup water 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar

Photos by MEHANA LEE

2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup salad oil 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts slightly toasted 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup raisins Instructions: Mix poi with water and set aside. Sift all dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl. Take 2 tablespoons of flour and mix with the coconut, raisins, and nuts; set aside. Beat eggs and combine with the salad oil and vanilla and add to the flour mixture. Add poi and mix well. Fold in the coconut, raisins, and nuts. Pour into two wellgreased 5x9 loaf pans and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Poi mochi Golden brown outside and chewy inside, yum! Ingredients: 1 bag poi 2 cups water (more or less as necessary for consistency of thick pancake batter) 2 packages (10 oz. each) Mochiko (Asian sweet rice flour) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 qt. canola oil for deep frying Instructions: Combine all ingredients except oil; mix well. Drop by teaspoons full into hot oil and deep fry until slightly crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Makes about 30 to 36 pieces. Last 2 recipes used courtesy of Makaweli Poi (http://www.hiipoi.org/)

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Crossword puzzle:

Tools of our trade The first quarter is almost over, and everyone should be familiar with these school tools of the trade.

Hubman: 4-in-1 USB ports By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Across

Down

3. right attitude 6. check this daily 8. use for handouts 9. useful info on every page 12. goes with paste 13. free game entry 14. don’t bring this to chapel 16. can’t drive without it 17. Mrs. Laepaʻa teaches you to use one 18. campus bloodsuckers 19. tabbed 22. one of Mrs. Robberson’s favorite tools 25. aliʻi 26. blizzard 29. measures angles 34. Mrs. Fujiwara takes care of broken ones 36. homework organizer 37. sticky one 38.teacher 39. Akina conveyance 40. rest here 41. wrist adornment

1. pen product 2. Monday obligation 3. you can find this 4. writing tool 5. H20 7. book for notes 8. back-up for laptops 10. Pink Pearl 11. Swingline 15. essential for Algebra 20. a famous marker 21. index 23. sticker 24. a San Diego football player 27. music to your ears 28. pointed geometry tool 30. masking, duct, Scotch, etc. 31. letter, legal, bond, etc. 32. writing tool 33. needed under classroom vents 35. Ms. Haina sends homework here

You’re at home, working on a project for school. Your iPhone is plugged into the USB port because you’re downloading new songs. Your camera is importing all the smiles that you flashed over the weekend. At the same time, you need a place to plug in your jump drive with your English assignment on it. If you’re anything like me, you really hate having more than one USB device plugged in at a time. On our own school laptops, there are two USB devices on each side of the laptop. However, even when you use all four ports, it seems as if you still need a couple more for something else. Never fear, the Hubman is here! The Hubman is a little device with four additional USB ports. As the name implies, the Hubman is actually shaped like a person, with

four USB ports, one on each of its arms and legs. It even has a little smiley face, which is a cute addition. Unlike other USB hubs, the Hubman also has a little light on its chest. When you plug a device into the USB port, the light glows red, like a tiny heart. Honestly, I love this little guy. I always have a lot of external devices plugged in, and it feels so cluttered. The Hubman has all the ports in one place. And the best part? You only have to safely eject the removable disc once, not four different times. (I mean, not that anyone really does that, but it’s the thought that counts, right?) All in all, the Hubman is here to save the day. Rating: Four Hubmen Plug it in! a handy Dandy Mediocre Man Underpowered USBad

ANSWERS on PAGE D5

Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI

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Mossman sees world; proves thesis By MAYA NITTA, staff writer

Globetrotter Kaili Mossman visited seven cities this summer when she participated in student programs all over the world. She said she did it for her senior project. Mossman’s project was based on students and competition. Her paper spoke about how applying to summer programs and college involve similar processes, so students can become more competitive by applying to them. To prove her thesis, she applied to eight summer programs. She was accepted to seven and attended five. She attended the Business Careers Awareness Program, College Horizons, Summer of Academic Refinement (SOAR), Leadership Education and Development Summer Business Institute (LEADSBI), and Council on International Educational Exchange South Korea Scholarship Program. The BCAP was held at the University of Arizona. There, she studied accounting and presented a business plan to professors and accounting partners of Ernst and Young. She also took part in classes about marketing, accounting and financial statements. Lighter activities included a scavenger hunt and a visit to a temporary tattoo factory, where she and her group received free temporary tattoos. The College Horizons program that she attended was at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. During this program she looked into colleges and worked on the Common Application. College Horizons also organized a culture share in which Mossman shared her culture and learned about other cultures in the United States. SOAR was located in Provo, Utah, at Brigham Young University. Mossman said SOAR helped her study for the ACT and learn about minorities and

Photos courtesy of KAILI MOSSMAN

A picture taken by Mossman on the streets of Seoul, South Korea, where she spent part of her summer.

Mossman attends the CIEE program in Seoul, South Korea, where she attended various lectures about the Koran culture and history.

the problems that they face. After studying for the ACT, students were taken on tours and taught about the college. They bonded by participating in a ropes course, hike and dance. In the LEAD-SBI program, Mossman learned about finance, investing, marketing, and accounting. She also toured companies like Johnson & Johnson and Google, where she presented marketing plans. Students in this program

went to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City. Mossman said it was special to be in Philadelphia for Independence Day. She explored the city and went to Dorney’s Park, an amusement park. She also toured the Washington D.C. area and ate at a Moroccan restaurant, and when she was in New York City, she stayed at Columbia University and walked around Times Square. Mossman then traveled to Seoul, South Korea, for the

CIEE program where she learned about the Korean culture through language, history and lectures. She stayed with a family and learned about their traditions. She was also exposed to different local issues like the territorial dispute between Korea and Japan over Dokdo Island. During a trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Mossman saw North Korean Soldiers. “They were walking so fast!” she said. During this program, Mossman blogged about her experiences in her blog, sunshine-inmy-seoul.tumblr.com. While in these programs she and her groups made catch phrases like “lettuce” which was used as a way for her group members to identify themselves as being a part of that certain group. She was also accepted to the National Security Language Initiative for Youth program in Marrakesh, Morocco, and the Finland-US Senate Youth Exchange Program in Finland and Washington D.C. but was unable to attend because it would have cut into other programs that she went to and school.

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Horoscopes By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

My shared obsession

Kaili Mossman By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

Academy: Business & Leadership Times on the Principal’s List: 2 (+10 Headmaster’s) Why you make academics a priority in your life: “If you want to secure a solid future, you must have a good education.” GPA: 3.98 How you let your hair down: “I study! Just joking. I Tumble jlike everyone else, and fangirl over fandoms such as Avengers, Supernatural, Sherlock, Doctor Who. I love to travel, seeing new things and learning about new cultures. I also love to sing, draw, and crochet.” A tip for succeeding in the classroom: Sit in the front row and actually participate. If you participate, your teacher will probably write you letters of recommendation. Plus, participating keeps you awake. SAT Score: Classified Other Academic Honors: 3rd place in the Na¯ Hoku talent show 2011 Clubs/Organizations: Japanese Club president, Drama Club secretary, Art Club, Interact Club Sports: Cross Country Senior Project: Applied to and attended multiple summer programs to prove her thesis about the value of competition. Future plans: To attend a prestigious college, such as Georgetown University, and to become a diplomat or businesswoman

Dear Instagram, I don’t know if I’ve told you this before, but I’m completely, 100%, without a doubt, in love with you! Ever since the first time we met in 2010, I haven’t found a love for anything else like the one I have for you. I am so thankful that you get along so well with my second secret love, Facebook, because you just make everything so easy. Instagram, you lift the burden of having to share my photos twice. And somehow, you always make everything look better and more beautiful and pretty with the many effects you offer me. That’s just another reason why I love you so much! Oh, and I especially love when you tell me what my friends are up to and the best places to eat. You are truly a lifesaver because without you,

I don’t know if I would be able to keep up with who’s dating and who hating. But my favorite overall is your photos of nails. I like all of them and follow EVERYONE who shows cute pictures of fingernail polish designs. By the way, I’m so thankful to you for showing me how to be popular. I mean, we’ve only been together for two short years, and you already have over 27 million best friends! And just hearing others say, “OMG, post it on Instagram,” my face lights up with the biggest smile ever! Hearing your name gives me joy and happiness. That’s all I have to say for now, but I promise, I’ll be visiting you soon. Love Always, Your Crush

Killer Sudoku Like regular Sudoku the columns, rows and 3-by-3 boxes, contain the numbers1-9 . But in Killer Sudoku you must add the digits with in the dotted lines and the sum of the digits will total to the number in the corner. Answers on D5.

Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only! If you need answers you’ll find them in the Bible. By Nancy Black, Tribune Media Services Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Awareness comes through private talks and through a challenge from a female. Save some of the good stuff for the future. Invest in efficiency and minimize distractions. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Get creative, put your feelings into the design, give it all you've got and stand for its success. Keep expenses down. Somebody nice thinks you're cute. Good news arrives. Ares (March 21-April 19) Try something new, and see what develops. You're smart to keep it gentle. Love grows exponentially. Believe in yourself, and everybody will be happy. Taurus (April 20-May 20) All isn't as it appears. Rest up, as there's more fun and games ahead. A female is part of the equation. Private time could get interrupted. Count to ten before responding. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Romance is rising. Work together for the betterment of your world. Don't let social pressures mess with your commitment to a healthy environment. Meet disagreement with apple pie. Cancer (June 21-July 22) Figure out how to make your money grow, and use intuition and magnetism. It may be worth the risk. Get expert help. A female provides a soothing touch. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Surround yourself with laughter and harmony to get the best medicine. Children are your inspiration. The creative process could be messy, but results pay off. You have what you need. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your partner is optimistic about money ... perhaps you ought to listen. Don't be complacent, and invest in your talents. Creative work pays well. Your perfectionism comes in handy at home. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your dominance gets challenged. You have a chance to prove yourself. But don't try too hard to impress. Just be your brilliant self. Friends offer good advice and compliments. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A confrontation opens up an opportunity to create something new, which completely inspires. Accept acknowledgement for your wisdom. There's money coming in. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You're hot, and so is your team. You get a new sense of your own position. Test your hypothesis and see if it fits with your plans. An older person feels generous toward you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Find out what's good before it's gone, and do what you can to preserve it. Love finds a way to compromise. There could be a volatile moment. You'll advance naturally.

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Student Survey What would you name your own social networking site, and what cool feature would it have that all the others don't? Feature by MAYA NIITTA, features editor

Alyssa Urayanza Freshman “I would name it Kanakas Konnect and the one kool feature it would have is that there would be a social gathering every month in one of Maui’s most beautiful spots. And it would be open to the public.”

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What’s your score? Math BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

Let’s take a quiz! Answer each question; then score yourself accordingly at the bottom. Have you been paying attention in class?  indicates math riddles. Freshman 1. What is the acronym for the order of operations? 2. What is a coefficient? 3. Why did the Roman mathematician hate algebra?  Sophomore 4. What is the definition of congruent? 5. What is a vertex? 6. What is the equation to find the volume of a pyramid? Junior 7. What is the first derivative of a cow?  8. What did Pythagoras say when he was confronted by the square root of 2?  9. What is the equation of a straight line? Senior 10. What are the six trigonometric functions? 11. What do you call a teapot of boiling water on top of Mount Everest?  12. What function does not look like a “wave”? Answers: 1. PEMDAS. 2. A number that is paired with a variable. 3. X was always 10. 4. Equal/exactly the same. 5. A point where two lines create an angle. 6. Base area x height x ⅓. 7. Prime Rib. 8. There has to be a rational explanation for this. 9. Y=mx+b10. sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent. 11. A high-pot-in-use. 12. Y=tan(x)

Missed Steps

Scoring: Score 1 point for each correct answer on the freshman level, 2 points on the sophomore level, 3 on the junior level, and 4 points on the senior level. 30 points – Einstein; 29 to 19 points – College professor; 18 to 10 points – This is math! Why are there letters in here!?; 9 to 0 points – 2 + 2 = fish.

by REID CAIRME

Kainoa Degiulmo Sophomore “I would name it kickit.com. That way people could just come and ‘kick it’ and relax. My cool feature would be pets of the week, so people could post their own pets.”

Liana Lewis Senior “I would have a social network where you can have a pen pal with someone from around the world, and you can share anything you want with them. It would be called PenPals.”

to How Hug

James Krueger By LANDON BALLESTEROS news writer

Academy: Arts & Communications (Music Emphasis) Times on the Principal’s List: 10 (+2 Headmaster’s) Why you make academics a priority in your life: “Cause can! Just joking. It is because it is the way my parents raised me.” GPA: 3.8 How you let your hair down: Reading and playing League Tip for succeeding in the classroom: Just do it. SAT Score: 1940 Clubs/Organizations: ASKSM Vice President, Interact Club President, National Honor Society, Drama Club Musical Talents: plays clarinet and saxophone Sports: Football Senior Project: Formed a band and performed at Hoʻolauleʻa Future plans: To attend Northwestern University or an Ivy League school and to become a musician

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September 21, 2012

Hear ye, hear ye, all hail girls volleyball

Photo by MEHANA LEE

KS Maui’s varsity girls volleyball will be the first team from Kamehameha Maui to compete in a tournament on the mainland in the 12th Annual Cougar Classic at Capistrano Valley High School in California in September.

Queens of the court

By MEHANA LEE, news editor

They’ve already had the longest reign as Maui Interscholastic League champions. They’ve already had the longest winning streak in MIL girls volleyball. Now, the varsity volleyball girls are taking their talent overseas to the Cougar Classic to prepare for the state competition. They will be the first team from Kamehameha Schools Maui to compete in a tournament on the mainland. The 12th Annual Cougar Classic in Mission Viejo, Calif., at Capistrano Valley High School will be held Sep. 28-29. They will be the only team from Hawai‘i competing in this midseason tournament. “Mid-season tournaments are good for us because it tests our abilities and gives us a perspective to see if we’re

on track for states,” Coach Bala Spencer said. There will be seven other teams, and most of the teams are from California. The Warriors were invited to the tournament by Capo Valley’s volleyball Head Coach Darren Utterback when he brought his team to Maui for the pre-season Maui Volleyball Invitational Tournament. “I feel that the tournament will better prepare us for states because the teams in the mainland are much more of a challenge. The teams here on Maui don’t play as much at a high intensity as the teams in the mainland do. Playing teams that are better will make us better as a team,” senior Anuhea Kaiaokamalie said. Coach Bala has been trying to get his team to compete in other mainland tournaments

for the tougher competition. “We’re getting better every match. The biggest challenge is getting the team motivated to push themselves without

any [MIL] teams pushing us,” Coach Bala said. Other teams in the MIL see the Warriors as the team to beat. Their theme for 2012 is queens of the court. It originated from a practice drill, in which the winners are declared queens and everyone else’s goal is to knock them off the court. Head Coach Bala Spencer believes that the KSM Warriors are like the queens of the court in this MIL season in that other teams are going to try to defeat them, while the Warriors will work to stay on top. “There are a lot of different, hidden messages to this,” Coach Bala said. During the beginning of the MIL season, four of the players had to sit out of games because of injuries. “It’s good because we’re all well-rounded players and know each position. We can play accordingly to what Coach Bala tells us to. We know how to play together, not as individuals,” senior Sheylin Patao said. So far, the injuries have not greatly affected their rank in the season as they remain undefeated.

Davis shoots for success By LANDON BALLESTEROS, news writer

“Watch out, because JV volleyball is going to have a good season this year!” freshman Hiʻilei Aniban said. To freshmen Aniban and Shayna Tamanaha, the future of the KSM junior varsity volleyball team is promising. The girls opened up their (JV GIRLS Con nued on page D2)

Photo by Ka Leo o Nā Koa staff

Freshman Kaira Davis tips the games in the Warriors’ favor. Davis is a 3-year volleyball player from ‘Iao Intermediate School.

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Defense stands strong BY REID CAIRME, sports editor

The KS Maui Warriors have always been good on defense, and this year’s team is no exception. “The defense is extremely senior-heavy,” Senior Kala`i Yap said. ”They’re smarter, quicker, and they’re working as a unit…a well-oiled machine.” The Warriors’ defensive line practices explosive drills and reading their opponents to block effectively. “We’ve done a lot of position -specific drills,” senior Kaiea Hokoana said. “I think we always had a strong defense,” Assistant Coach Robert Vickers said. “Besides a few big plays this year, they seem ok.” Head Coach Kevin O’Brien has had the varsity players go into the weight room more often this year. “Weight-lifting is a big part of football,” Coach Vickers said. 21 varsity players, 15 of which are on defense, are in the 700 Club. To qualify, athletes must bench press, squat and power clean 700 or more pounds all together between the three lifts. The Warriors have played four games this season, with a 1-3 win-loss record. (JV GIRLS Con nued from page D1)

first game with a 21-15 win over the Seabury Hall Spartans in both sets in an interdivisional match. Since then they have won all of their games, giving up only one set loss to the Baldwin Bears on Sept. 11. A team loaded with new freshmen and a few returning sophomores, the girls are already determined to follow in the footsteps of their varsity sisters one day, snagging MIL championships.

In their first three games, the Warrior defense was able to keep the Maui High Sabers, Lahainaluna Lunas and King Kekaulike Na¯ Ali`i from scoring more than ten points before the end of the first half. The team started their MIL season on August 24, with a close 10-7 loss to the Sabers. They met a grueling defeat at the hands of the Lunas, but won their first game against Na¯ Ali`i. In their last game against the Baldwin Bears on Sept. 15, they scored three times before being overpowered and dealt another loss. This is the last football season for 25 seniors. “It’s kind of sad, but also exciting,” Hokoana said. “We are putting in all our work to go out with a bang and leave the team with no regrets.” For one girl, following in the steps of her varsity sister is a reality. A 3-year volleyball player, freshman Kaira Davis came to Kamehameha Schools Maui this year from ‘I¯ao Intermediate School. “I feel that this season is going really well,” she said. “Our strengths are our hustle.” Davis serves as a middle blocker. Already, she has shown her skills on the court, being one of the key players in the team’s victory over Seabury Hall on August 28. “She

Above: Tight end Quinn Kihune. Top: Senior Taylor Ka`aukai tackles a Na¯ Ali`I ball carrier at War Memorial stadium preventing a potential touchdown. The Warriors won this game on Sept. 8, 2012. Right: Senior Sayge Edrada on a kick return in the La¯hainaluna game. The Maui Warriors lost, 36-0. Photos by REID CAIRME

has a lot of team spirit, and she has good leadership on the court,” JV Head Coach Olivia Solomon said. While Davis is focused and determined to do well this year, she hopes to be able to play on the varsity team next year. In the far-off future, Davis plans to play college volleyball. In the meantime, the junior varsity player continues to work hard and improve her skills as the JV team works their way towards their final game against Maui High at

4:30 PM on October 18 at the Maui High gym. With the JV championships just one month away on October 20, the JV team already looks like the front runners for victory. So far, the JV team has racked up four wins with no losses. “We’ve been improving every game and working hard,” Solomon said. “We’re going to have a great season this year because we’re getting better each and every week, and performing like how a real team should,” Aniban said.

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SCOREBOARD

Photo by MAYA NITTA

Freshman Ikaika Renaud crosses the finish line during the second MIL meet at KS Maui placing 34th of 112 runners. Renaud placed ninth among the 98 junior varsity cross country runners during the first MIL meet.

Renaud shows cross country promise By MAYA NITTA, staff writer

Freshman Ikaika Renaud displayed his value to the team at the first cross country meet of the season on August 25 at Keo¯pu¯olani Park. In the meet, Renaud placed second among the junior varsity runners and ninth overall out of a field of 98 runners. Renaud was the first to cross the line for the Kamehameha Maui Warriors. “It surprised me. Even my parents thought I would end up in the middle,” Renaud said.

“We are so proud of him, I’m a proud mommy,” his mother, Pualani Renaud, said. Renaud started his training with the team last year as an eighth grader. Renaud found his love for the sport in the seventh grade when some of his friends wanted him to join them. “It got me really pumped knowing that I could handle running with the high school runners even at an eighthgrade level,” Renaud said. Training with the team helped Renaud get to know

Ms. Arnold preps student-athletes By LEXIS VIENA, staff writer

Academic Athletic Counselor Ms. Michelle Arnold has joined the KSM counseling crew to work with athletes and to improve their performance. “The main purpose of my job is to keep students eligible [for sports] and to make them better than average,” Ms. Arnold stated. “Being that this is a new position means that I am laying down a foundation…and that is what makes this job so difficult.” Students and teach-

Photo by LEXIS VIENA

MS. MICHELLE ARNOLD

ers think that she is doing a good job at it so far. “The after-school study sessions are more regulated this

Varsity Girls Volleyball 9/6 vs. KKHS 3-0 W 9/8 vs. MHS 3-0 W 9/11 vs. Baldwin 3-1 W 9/13 vs. KKHS 3-0 W 9/18 vs. LLHS 2-0 W JV Girls Volleyball 9/6 vs. KKHS 2-0 W 9/8 vs. MHS 2-0 W 9/11 vs. Baldwin 2-1 W 9/13 vs. KKHS 2-0 W 9/18 vs. LLHS 2-0 W Varsity Football 8/24 vs. Maui High 7-10 L 8/31 vs. La¯hainaluna 0-36 L 9/8 vs. KKHS 11-8 W 9/14 vs. Baldwin 18-62 L JV Football 8/24 vs. Maui High 0-20 L 8/31 vs. La¯hainaluna 12-26 L 9/8 vs. KKHS 14-19 L 9/14 vs. Baldwin 6-30 L Cross Country 8/25 at Keopuolani Park Girls: N/A Boys: N/A 9/1 at Kamehameha Maui Girls: 5th Boys: 4th

them better and made his transition to high school easier. Junior Avinash Singh is a role model to Renaud. He said that Singh has set an example by training hard all the time and doing his best in any situation. Renaud also said that he’s really fun to be around and a natural leader. The admiration is mutual. “I also look up to him [Renaud] because he is a freshman and is doing so much more, period. He’s very committed to the team and himself,” Singh said. In MIL Meet 2, Renaud

placed 34 of 112 runners. He said he did not do as well due to some side pain. As the new season started, Renaud said his goals are to get faster times and keep moving up in placement. “He is one of our top three runners, and like I have said before, there is always room for improvement,” Coach Jon Svenson said. See Renaud and the entire cross country team in action tomorrow at their next race at the Kapalua Village Course in La¯haina at 9:00 am.

year, and that is a positive thing for student athletes,” junior linebacker William Nipp said. Ms. Arnold was born on Oʻahu, and raised in Kaʻu¯, Hawaiʻi. She was a boarder at the Kapa¯lama campus from the seventh grade until she graduated in 1989. She played collegiate volleyball at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Being athletic herself, she admires athletes Tita Ahuna, Michael Phelps and Michael Jordan. She enjoys playing all sports, but because of past

sports-related injuries, she sticks to paddling these days, which she says she very much enjoys. In fact, Ms. Arnold is planning to paddle in Na¯ Wahine o Ke Kai, which is an allfemale canoe paddle race this September. Before working at Kamehameha Schools Maui, Ms. Arnold worked at Kalama Intermediate as a behavioral counselor. She had worked in the Department of Education system for close to twelve years before joining the staff at Kamehameha Schools Maui.

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September 21, 2012

Vanderpoel wins gold x 2 at World Sprints By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Junior Kauanoe Vanderpoel emerged victorious at the International Va’a Federation’s Va’a World Sprints this year, winning two gold medals in the Junior 16 men’s division for 500-meter double-hulled and 1000-meter single hull canoeing. “It feels good to win,” Vanderpoel said, “It means that we’re best in the world in that event.” Paddling groups from all over the world come together in an annual competition so big that it lasts five days. These groups compete in different events, paddling distances from 500 to 1500 meters. This year, the competition took place in Calgary, Canada. In order to prepare for this competition, Vanderpoel trained every week day with Hawaiian Canoe Club, starting in the summer. “We worked for what we earned,” Vanderpoel said, “That makes it a lot better because all our hard work paid

Photo provided by KUMU KALEI AARONA-LORENZO

Juniors Mehana Fisher, Kauanoe Vanderpoel and Tianna Yonemura display their collective nine medals at Kahului Airport upon returning from the Va’a World Sprints, a premier international paddling event that attracts hundreds of outrigger paddlers from around the world.

off.” Vanderpoel’s group had been paddling together for over a year before going to Canada. The time they spent together showed in their paddling. “When we were racing, we had to kind of mold together

as a team,” he said, “We’re all different, but when we’re in the water, we’re one person.” The trip proved to be fun for all the participants as they were able to meet new people and travel to a different place. Vanderpoel said that it was a great way for the team to

bond. “It’s not only Hawai’i teams that paddle. It’s an international sport,” Tianna Yonemura said. Juniors Yonemura and Mehana Fisher, also from HCC, won two bronze and a silver medal in three different 16 girls events. Yonemura also earned a fourth bronze with the v6 19 girls team. “It’s a competition against canoe clubs around the world, and to place second in the world for that event is awesome,” Fisher said. Senior Maleko Lorenzo competed with HCC as well. Due to his previous accomplishments, he was told that he had to compete in the 19s men’s division as the only 16-yearold among 17 and 18-year-old competitors. Lorenzo raced in three events: 19’s men V1, V6, and V12. Though he received no medals, he came closest in the 12-man event, placing fourth with his team. The next World Sprints will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2014.

Lorenzo, Primo break paddling race record By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Maleko Lorenzo broke a race record paddling with the professional crew Team Primo in the Howe Sound Outrigger Race on Gibsons, a coastal community northwest of Vancouver, Canada, August 17-19. Team Primo is a group of all -star paddlers from Maui. Each member of the group is scouted and chosen by team captain Kai Bartlett. Lorenzo was one of the paddlers handpicked for this group. “We brought Maleko on board because he’s got a lot of potential, a lot of talent,” Bartlett said. “He’s pretty much what we look for in a paddler.” Lorenzo was excited about paddling with the pros.

Screenshot from Hoe Wa’a, a documentary by MALEKO LORENZO Photo by JAYLIN KEKIWI

MALEKO LORENZO

He said it was “pretty awesome. It’s crazy. I was able to paddle with the elites – the best of the best.” For this competition, due to his advanced skills, he was moved to the Open Men’s division rather than being allowed to paddle in the juniors division. With Team Primo, Lorenzo

Senior Maleko Lorenzo practices a mid-ocean crew change with Team Primo, the only professional paddling team in Hawaiʻi. Lorenzo was invited to compete in the Howe Sound Outrigger Race, a Canadian championship event, at which he and his team “smashed” a race record.

paddled in two events, OC6 and OC1. OC6 is a six-man canoe race while OC1 is a one-man canoe race. Team Primo broke the OC6 record with a time of 1:44:36. In the OC1 race, Lorenzo placed fourth out of about one hun-

dred other men. Though Lorenzo was not paid as a part of the team, he received free things, such as Maui Jim sunglasses, clothes and hats. Team Primo also paid for Lorenzo’s airfare, transportation and lodging.

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September 21, 2012

JV football

Down 4, Ready for win By JAYLIN KEKIWI, sports writer

Get pumped, Warriors! Football season is officially here. The junior varsity football team officially began their season with four losses against the Kapa’a Warriors, the Maui High Sabers, the Lahainaluna Lunas, the King Kekaulike Na¯ Ali’I, and the Baldwin Bears. “The season isn’t going as we expected it to, but the athletes are getting better every day,” Head Coach Jojo Chong Kee said, “They’re still learning.” “It’s been rough,” Sophomore Jonathan Lum Lung said, “We will get better, but for now, it’s kind of discouraging.” With the junior players now playing on varsity, there is also a new batch of freshman players to get to know. “Overall, we’re not really a team right now,” said sophomore offensive lineman Owen Tau-a, “We’re playing more as individuals… and that’s what we need to work on, so we can succeed.” Behavior and attitude are key factors in improving their playing Coach Chong Kee said. “They possess good attitude and great effort. We’re getting there slowly,” he said. Lum Lung agrees, saying that the team members “push ourselves…and push each other to do our best.” But, as they say, winning isn’t everything. Before every game, Coach Chong Kee advises his players by saying, “Respect our opponents, and

Photos by SHAYNA HO

Sophomore Keoni Keanini avoids a Luna September 31 at War Memorial Stadium. The Warriors lost 26-12.

Answers: Here are the answers to the games on pages C6 and C8.

Freshman Covy Cremer shrugs off a Luna.

respect the officials. Demonstrate good sportsmanship, and represent Kamehameha Schools and our supporters at the highest level.” See if the JV Warriors can break their losing streak at their next game against the Sabers, September 29, at Kana’iaupuni Stadium at 4:30 pm.

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Sienna Davis

By SHAYNA HO, staff writer

Photo by REID CAIRME

Kamaka Keawekane Sport: Football Position: Linebacker Jersey Number: 34 Age and Grade: 17, senior Workout: Weightlifting and speed conditioning Hobbies: Beach, sports, and spending time with family Something others (KSM students) don’t know about him: Hawaiian is his first language Best thing about football: hitting guys What he adds to the team: “Leadership through example and hard work.” – Rusty Hue Sing Challenges the team has faced so far this year: “Working together as a team.” Most memorable game: “The time we beat Baldwin 21 to 0 in my freshman year.” How long he has been playing: 8 years Sports Idol: “My dad.”

On August 24, with two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Kamehameha’s football Warriors stood defending their ground at War Memorial Stadium against the Maui High Sabers. As the tension increased on both ends of the stadiums’ stands, so did the noise from the Maui High School band. Against a series of quick plays by the Sabers, our Warriors fought with courage and perseverance. But, with one minute left in the game, the referee raised his hands signifying a Sabers touchdown, and the Warriors now trailed by four points. Then, of course, Maui High’s band played their victory song loud and proud with those in the stands shouting encouragement to their players. As for the supporters in Kamehameha’s stands, I could not believe what I was hearing. They began to yell

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Senior Pololu¯ Nakanelua practices the new Ku¯ Like cheer as staff and students try to bring new spirit to athletic events.

at the players and the coaches. The barrage of negative words, remarks and criticisms from their own stands was constant. “We try to block it out and listen to the plays,” said senior varsity ball player Kia’i Kaya, “but if the person yelling has a distinct voice, it hurts.” Despite staring into the face of defeat, our Warriors do not give up out there; they continue to fight with heart and passion. I believe that everyone could have a good experience at the games if our Warriors had supportive fans in the stands to the last second even when we’re down. People in the stands do not understand that what they say has a psychological effect on the players what they say matters. The support of the audience is important and can even have an impact on the outcome of the game. Na¯ Kumu Lo¯kahi and Kapulani have gotten a new idea underway. Students have been bringing a ki’i to hold in the air for everyone to see. This is a symbol of war. When the ki’i is raised in the air, the spectators should stand and chant, “Ku¯ like,” with two cupped claps in between. Ku¯ like means to “stand together” as our ancestors did. Try to be supportive no matter the circumstances. It does not help, whatsoever, to yell your negative observations about the game. Come to the game with pride and a cheerful spirit, ready to give the boys the support they need. Choose to be a positive and supportive spectator! Your presence and attitude makes a difference.

Sport: Volleyball Position: Opposite/outside hitter Age and Grade: 17, senior Workout: Agility, plyometric, weightlifting and core Hobbies: Watching movies and going to the beach Something others (KSM students) don’t know about her: Doesn’t like mushrooms and onions. Best thing about Volleyball: “Getting to hit the ball.” What she adds to the team: “Intensity and she motivates everyone to do their best” – Patty Batoon Challenges the team has faced so far this year: Working as a team, not individuals Most memorable program: High Performance, an athletic program for volleyball athletes to try out for camps and get advice from coaches and players from around the world. How long she has been playing: 6 years Sports Idol: Emily Hartong

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Ka Leo o Nä Koa

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The MEan generation By MAYA NITTA, features editor

Is gossiping, teasing, lying, and treating others badly helping…anyone? Being mean has come so easily to people these days. Why? Personally, I think that there are many reasons, but one of them is the media. The 2004 movie Mean Girls and other movies like it have made it easy for teenagers to think that being mean is normal. Many teenagers know the movie by heart and can quote it in regular conversation. They laugh about it all the time. It is not just a movie anymore. Now it’s a guidebook for living like a true teenager.

For many of us this has happened in reality. Why? Because these days, mean is queen. We took a survey on cyberbullying for this issue, and 37 of 100 students here reported that they had “made unfriendly or gossip-y comments about someone else via social media or text message in the last year.” More interestingly, 19 of the students who took the survey said that they weren’t even sure whether they had made these types of comments or

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Maybe the confusion lies in phrases that are common today. Many of us say things we probably don’t even know are mean. Saying things like “I don’t mean to be mean but…” or “I’m just saying…” implies that an insult is coming up. Someone might say, “Ugh, I don’t want to be mean but sometimes he can be so irritating.” Obviously by saying it, that person is being mean. Just because you say or put some words at the beginning or end of the mean things that you say doesn’t make them not mean. Adding “just kidding” after a mean comment doesn’t help

Bring it On, Easy A, Glee— these kinds of shows make adolescents think it’s okay to behave like those characters in their daily lives. Another reason teenagers are mean is because they feel that everyone else is being mean so, they can be mean too, to fit in. From their point to view, they see that the cool people are the people who are the meanest. Maybe there are teenagers out there who are crazy enough to create a burn book and release it publicly or cut holes in each other’s shirts to embarrass others, but this is crazy. Take the phone conversation between the mean girls in the movie. Each of them has some ulterior motive behind the conversation. One is sabotaging a relationship while another is gossiping behind another’s back, and another is lying to get away from the other friend.

get it. I can do with a little less honesty sometimes. I think we all can. Words can never be taken back no matter how much you may try to make them disappear. People will remember them forever. No one likes mean people, and “I’m just being honest.” Don’t be the person people look at as the mean girl (or boy). Being a nicer person is as easy as counting to ten. When there is something stupid that another person says or does bite your tongue and count to ten. The urge to be mean will pass. Contrary to what you may believe, it is not essential that the entire world know what you’re thinking about someone every second of every day. Keep it to yourself, and let time give you a chance to really form a complete opinion. In the real world, not the “real world” in the movies, but the real world where there are real people who have actual feelings, being mean isn’t funny. Being mean is mean. Take the Challenge. Make a commitment to stop saying “just kidding,” “just being honest,” or “just saying,” and start being a part of a better world, one without mean people.

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not. In other words, meanness is so entrenched in the adolescent social fiber that nearly one-fifth of survey respondents didn’t even know if they were being mean or not. Wow. Add that to the 37 who admitted it, and more than half of our respondents are or might be mean.

either. How about a sincere apology in that space instead? “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean that,” goes a lot further than, “JK! LOL ; )” Another culprit is producer Simon Cowell’s standby: “I’m just being honest.” Well, you know what? If your honesty is to tell me what a terrible person I am, then for-

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