Fall 2017

KA MANA‘O FALL 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS

LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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Learn how to shoot at night

HIKING NECESSITIES

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How to prepare for a hike

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Cultivate Thought Cultivate Compassion

Cultivate Yourself

Learn how the choices you make about the way to play a scene affect the interpretation.

‘Staging’ doesn’t just mean the set or stage itself; it’s everything you do onstage to bring the drama to life. Come see how alternate staging, cutting, and acting affect the meaning in a piece.

Music - Theatre - Dance Experience YOUR Leeward Theatre For More information or to buy Tickets visit: http://LCCTheatre.hawaii.edu or call 455-0380 3

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EDITOR’S NOTE

ransitioning into something new can be a big and really scary. Taking over a magazine that had so many awards over the years. Some of the awards that was awarded to us came in 2015 from the A.C.P. awards where we placed 5th place in the nation. I was part of the staff as a photographer. I went to Los Angeles with hopes of making new friends at the conference and of course bond with our staffers. We flew back to the islands and got ready to meet with the Budget and Finance committee to talk about what our experience was like. After the meeting, I found out that there was a Photo Editor position opening up and I jumped on the opportunity to become an Editor.

Becoming a Photo Editor meant a lot to me because I felt like all my hard work had paid off. Fast forward to 2017 and here I am about two years later writing my first Editor’s note. So yeah, it is scary to be at the top overseeing everything. Never be

afraid to take chances. Why, because I took a chance and this is where it brought me.

I will be an honor to take the lead as the Editor-In-Chief. When the staff here at Ka Mana’o first got together in May to discuss what we wanted to do as a whole for the issue. The topics that kept coming up was fashion and lifestyle. We ended up looking at what we didn’t do in the past, and realized that we never really did anything that had a night theme to it, so a lot of the images that are shown throughout the magazine was done mostly at night with a few exceptions. We also felt like we needed to create a lifestyle issue. Lifestyle meaning it could be anything from what we wear to go out at night, to dining out in the evening. With collective thoughts and creative minds, we hope you enjoy the contents in our Fall 2017 issue.

- Marcel Zeus Saragena

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A COMPILATION OF RANDOM FACTS & OPINIONS

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MONOPOLY

THE ORIGINAL GAMING SYSTEM

BY CONTRIBUTING WRITER, COE SNYDER

Monopoly is a fun, easy to learn game that is often misunderstood. According to the standard rules, the game should only take one to two hours. Many people tend to play by what is called “House Rules.” This is a variation of the standard rules which are only known to the people who play in said house, and they expect everyone else to just know what they are.

There are House Rules which seem harmless, but are not. Some players believe that all money which is collected through taxes, Chance and/or Community Chest Cards goes on to Free Parking. These players allow someone who lands on Free Parking to collect all of that money. This causes inflation, and are to blame for the terrible economy. It’s called free parking, not free money.

Contrary to popular belief, the reason why Monopoly “takes too long” is because house rules prolong the game. This include rules such as, “You can’t buy property until you pass GO” and “Property does not go to auction if it’s not bought.”

Standard rules state if a property is not purchased when the player lands on it, it goes up for auction.

Official rules also states that property may be bought on the first turn.

There are many ways to speed up the game, including the many variants meant to do so. For example, the Speed Die was added in 2006 which allows players to play the game faster.

Without adding additional components, there are a few rules (seen in the Official Rules) that speed up the game. It estimates a quicker game to take 60-90 minutes, but the best way to combat that length of time, if one hour is too long, is to simply create a set time limit.

BY MARCEL ZEUS SARAGENA PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA COMMONS

Gaming systems have been around for a 47 years and continues to evolve as technology gets better and better with each passing year. For years, a lot of gamers have thought that the Atari 2600 was the first gaming console.

The Atari 2600 was not the first gaming console. The first ever gaming console was called the Magnavox Odyssey.

The Odyssey was invented by a Ralph Henry Baer. Baer received help from his employer Sanders Electronics, and he was able to create his prototype gaming system called the Brown Box. The Brown Box, at the time, was known for its Table Tennis game. Due to lack of interest, no other company wanted to mass produce the Odyssey.

Later, in 1972, Baer finally got his licensing deal with Magnavox and began selling the gaming console and due to the positive response from the consumers the system sold a hundred thousand units that year. After building the console, Baer then developed a Light Gun to go with the system. Therefore making the Magnavox Odyssey the gaming system that started the gaming craze that we have today.

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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH SZECHUAN SAUCE?

BY JASMINE BAUTISTA ILLUSTRATION BY JASMINE BAUTISTA

During the rise of Disney’s “Mulan” in 1998, McDonalds came out with a series of promotional items, including the limited edition szechuan sauce. While it remained nearly forgotten, the sauce recently gained popularity after the season three premiere of the adult swim show “Rick and Morty.” In the episode, main character Rick Sanchez makes multiple references to the sauce as well as revealing to his grandson, Morty, that all of the events so far was driven by his desire for the sauce.

Since the episode, fans have been demanding the return of the now-infamous sauce, including starting a petition on change.org that has already obtained over 42,000 signatures.

In response, the official McDonald’s Twitter account has replied with “Wubba Lubba Dub Dub,” the catchphrase of Sanchez. On July 30, McDonalds held a giveaway for three half gallons of the sauce to which one winner, Robert Workman, held an auction on eBay to sell his prize. Surprisingly enough, DeadMau5 out of all people won the bid for $15,000, apparently while he was getting married.

Since then, there has been no official update whether the sauce is making a comeback. However, with the liveaction Mulan movie coming up, there is an indefinite possibility.

“If it takes 9 more seasons”, Sanchez hopes.

RIVERDALE

BY JASMINE BAUTISTA ILLUSTRATION BY ELSA YOUNG

Based on the characters off the beloved “Archie Comics,” CW’s Riverdale brings a new kind of depth and complexity to the characters we all know and love. Written for a modern day audience, the series takes a big risk straying away from the lightheaded tone of its original predecessor to a dark and gritty one.

While our classic love triangle between Archie, Betty, and Veronica does exist on the show, it’s surprisingly not the biggest dilemma in the town of Riverdale. Instead the plot focuses on the mysterious death of a student, in which our heroes and even their parents quickly find themselves getting involved with.

Riverdale’s other daring changes involve the dramatic character change of Jughead Jones, making the Josie and the Pussycats members all people of color, and perhaps the most controversial change of all - the portrayal of Miss Grundy from an older woman to a much younger version who begins a sexual relationship with her student, Archie Andrews.

Whether or not long-time fans agree with these changes, Riverdale successfully maintains their own individuality that separates itself from being labeled as just another Archie Comics live-action reboot.

Riverdale Season 2 is set to premiere on October 11, 2017.

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campus WHAT DO YOU MISS ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?

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I think, what I miss about high school is not all the freedom, I guess. Since, they have everything written out for you. It’s a lot easier when someone else tells you what to do, you don’t have to make your own choices. But, I guess now it’s kind of worth it because you grow up on your own. ~ Angelica Tenorio

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Football, sports, usually friends. You don’t see a lot of your friends around anymore so that’s what I miss the most. ~ Jonah Acoba

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s voices

by Kawena Roque | photos by Wesley Newhouse

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You couldn’t even prepare me for that one? To answer your question, hopefully in the national park system doing conservation. ~ Dannye Vanarsdale

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In 10 years, I see myself working for a nonprofit that does things for the environment. Mostly alternative energy as a project manager because I’m majoring in environmental studies and business administration. I hope to just be helping the planet in Washington. I hope that I’ll be able to help other people to get funding for research to finding new ways to get energy. ~ Ellise Moorhead

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?

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BEGINNER’S GUIDE: TIPS ON BUYING PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR

by Marcel Zeus Saragena | Photos by Marcel Zeus Saragena

Camera Brand Doesn’t Matter It doesn’t matter if it’s Nikon, Canon, Sony, Leica, or any other brands out there. Any camera will do. Keep in mind that when buying a used camera, it’s best to have the owner of the camera provide a shutter count (Actuation count). Think of it as the mileage on your car.

If the camera is really old and that actuation count is up high, research the shutter life of that camera to figure out the camera’s life span before it actually starts having problems.

Tripod/Monopod = Best Friend Getting a tripod/monopod is a great way capture landscape, portraits, and surf just to name a few. Sometimes when taking pictures of event’s that involve a lot of moving, a photographers arm can become tired and taxing on the body.

Buying the Right Lens When buying lens, getting a used lens is the best route to go. Getting used lens will be really easy on a photographer’s budget. Of course, there is also renting lens too. When buying used lenses, inspect the front glass for signs of fungus, cracks, or even water damage.

Pick Up a Second Battery Having a second battery will always come in handy during any photo session that is being done. There are some off brand batteries that can be brought at half of the O.E.M. battery price.

Have Extra Memory Cards Carrying extra memory cards will always come in handy.

Depending on the file sizes that the camera puts out, it can fill a memory card up really fast.

Memory cards are a lot cheaper than four years ago.

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HOW TO DO NIGHT LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

by Marcel Zeus Saragena | photos by Marcel Zeus Saragena

1for aScout for a location. Scouting location is key because finding

that right location is important because the photographer can begin to visualize the shot that they want. Also, for first time nightscape shooters, it is very important to find a location that is safe. Just in case something happens, make sure there is an escape route to the road or somewhere that there are people around.

2 Make sure that there are the proper camera care necessities to

care for the camera. It is important to carry a lens cleaner. If working near the ocean, the salt air can cloud the lens. Do not wipe the lens with a t-shirt. The lens does require specialty cloth that will not scratch the lens or leave streaks. The next thing is to have a sturdy tripod.

Having a sturdy tripod will help the photographer with a peace of mind.

In some cases, buying a cheap eBay tripod might not be able to withstand the winds therefore tipping over the camera. Don’t forget to charge the

camera battery. Before changing heading out to the location that is planned for the night shoot, attach the lens to the camera while in a vehicle before heading out. The reason for doing so is to avoid moisture on the sensor of the camera.

3 The next step is to be at your location a few hours before the

sunsets. The important thing about doing night photography is that the photographer gets the horizon line straight from left to right. Having an offsetting horizon line might feel like the ocean is tipping left of right.

There is a camera checklist that a photographer can follow.

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Check your white balance. If all else fails, auto white balance is a photographer’s best friend. 2. Set the DSLR ISO to the lowest ISO on camera. Some entry level DSLR’s ISO setting can go as low as ISO 100, while full frame cameras can go as low as ISO 50. Lower the better, 11 KA MANA‘O

but sometimes, that is not always the case. It would be a preference of the photographer. 3. As far as lens goes, the wider the better. If the photographer only has the kit lens then that will work just fine. 4. Set the lens to infinity. Setting the lens to infinity will help keep everything that is far away from the DSLR in focus. Set the kit lens to 18mm and the aperture is set at f/4.5 and just wait for the sun to set.

5 The fun starts here. Now that the camera is set up for night photos,

when the sun sets, and it is completely dark is when the photographer can begin to dial in the camera to create a night photo to their liking. The only adjustments that should be made to create that nice long exposure is to shutter speed. Try to experiment using a slower shutter speeds. The end results is up to the photographer.

HIKING 101

by Mason Laikupu | photos by Marcel Zeus Saragena

When one lives in Hawaii, or is even just visiting, hiking can be an extremely fun activity to do with friends. However, it’s not the sort of activity one can just dive right into and expect to go well. There are a number of things to take into account while getting ready for your first hike, covering the gamut from basic safety and preparation to suggestions on location-specific equipment.

Even if this isn’t your first hike, these tips can help to refresh your knowledge and make the hike that much more enjoyable.

Eyes on the Sky Before going on a hike, be sure to check the weather forecast for that day, and plan accordingly.

During the hike, occasionally check the sky for potential weather changes, as storms can pop up surprisingly fast. Be sure to plan for changes in weather.

Shared Experience Always hike with at least one other person. Not only is it more fun with friends, but an experienced hiker can better guide the group and keep everyone safe. Make it a group bonding trip, if possible!

Common Sense A hiking trail is where it is for a reason. Don’t go wandering off a trail even if you want to get a better view or photo. If you wander off of an established trail, you are wandering into areas that may not be particularly safe.

Likewise, trails themselves are not necessarily easily traversed.

Think carefully, and be sensible.

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Eagle Eyes During a hike, you’ll see all sorts of wonderful sights. Don’t be shy; look around and take in everything you see! However, at the same time, be sure to look for possible dangers as well as safe paths over uneven terrain. Taking the time to actually see what you are looking at can be quite rewarding!

Birds of a Feather Hiking with friends can make for a very enjoyable trek. Be mindful of each other, though, as not everyone can handle the same level of exertion as one another.

Stay together and move at a comfortable pace for everyone involved. It isn’t a race, after all!

In Case of Emergency...

Even the most careful of hikers can occasionally have trouble arise. Preparation is key in staying safe. Notify a friend or family member (or more than one) of where you are hiking, and when you expect to return. In addition, fully charge your cell phone the night before a hike, and know who to call if there is an emergency.

Preparation is Key Preparation comes in many forms, and extends beyond simply ensuring your pack is properly stocked, which we’ll be covering in the next page. Eating a proper meal the night before will help your body better endure the rigors of hiking. A healthy serving or two of spaghetti for dinner will ensure your body is ready to go in the morning.

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A NOVICE’S VIEWPOINT

by Mason Laikupu | photos by Marcel Saragena

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hen it comes to hikes, a common question asked by many would-be hikers is “Can I do it?”. A big part of it is choosing the right trail to start off on, as the trail difficulty can make a big difference. The Manoa Falls trail is often considered a good starting point for hikers, as the first section of the trail -leading up to the waterfall itself - is well-traveled and quite easy to traverse with minor preparations.

The second section of the trail, called the ‘Aihualama Trail, branches off from the end of the trail leading to the waterfall, and requires considerably more preparation to complete.

The first section of the Manoa Falls trail is relatively easy on hikers of all calibers, sporting somewhat gentle inclines, and many places to just sit and relax while enjoying the sights.

The trail is popular enough that there are many helpful signs posted near points of interest that detail and explain a variety of topics about the local plants and wildlife, while drawing attention to beautiful views perfect for photographs.

As you get deeper, the vegetation grows thicker, lending a more peaceful air to the trail. Though there are generally a lot of hikers in the first section, the trail is not as noisy as one would suspect. The sounds of nature are easily heard over the noise of the hikers.

Once you reach the waterfall at the end of the first section, the trail

branches off. The waterfall is typically the endpoint of most hikers’ treks, as it strikes a very impressive sight when the stream is active. However, just before the waterfall, the ‘Aihualama Trail begins, and that is where the hike becomes much more challenging.

The second part of the trail takes hikers up along the mountainside, through the forests lining the mountain’s face. This trail is much less traveled by hikers, owing to the spike in difficulty presented. On the second half of the trail, hikers have to deal with uneven terrain, tree roots, and muddy paths, which all serve to make the trail more difficult.

However, the increase in difficulty is worth the effort, as some of the best views can be found further up the second section of the trail, as it winds back and forth along the mountain.

The trees occasionally give way to bamboo forests, and the foliage can occasionally open up to allow beautiful views of Manoa valley as well as parts of Honolulu.

All throughout the second section of the trail, the lack of hikers gives the path an almost mystical air, even as you reach the trail’s end at the very top of the mountain, where you can see the Nu’uanu Reservoir, as well as the Nu’uanu-Pali Highway. The view is spectacular at the top of the trail, and allows hikers to see for miles around.

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Above and below photo: Manoa Falls, Honolulu.

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LEEWARD C.C. WAIANAE MOKU

New Beginnings for Leeward’s Waianae Campus

by Marcel Saragena | photos by Marcel Saragena

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Location: 87-380 Kula’aupuni St. Wai`anae, HI 96792

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or 26 years year, Leeward Community College Waianae campus has called the Waianae Mall it’s home. In the beginning of August 2017, Leeward Community College Waianae will now be known as Leeward C.C. Waianae Moku and will now be located on 87-380 Kula’aupuni Street, Waianae next to Ma’ili Elementary School. The new campus has very spacious class sizes that is double of what the old campus classes could hold.

Q:

Can you please introduce yourself for those students that don’t know who you are?

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I’m Danny Wyatt and I am the coordinator and instructor for this campus. That class I teach is the LSK Talent and Success class, we moved it into one class. The class is about preparing students for college classes. It’s kind of like a college prep class. What we do is that we tie that in with an English 16 KA MANA‘O

class to complement one another.

What I’ll do is supplement and add some of the work that is done in English 24 class and we’ll cover the same thing in my class.

Q:

I know that Leeward Community College Waianae changed names. What is the new name and why the name change?

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We changed to Waianae Moku because it is a geographic signifier.

What I did was I asked our Native Hawaiian counselors and our Native Hawaiian Instructor and a couple people assisted from Pearl City and Walter B. as well (The secretary). What we tried to do is come up with a more inclusive name because when we were in Waianae, we are actually supposed to be called Waianae/Nanakuli, but people dropped the Nanakuli part, so I’m trying to be more inclusive to the entire community.

That was the idea behind it plus it

Old Leeward C.C. Waianae classroom.

is a new building, new campus, so new identity.

Q: For those ofw our new readers

who are unaware of the move, where is the new campus located?

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This is in Maili, on Kula’aupuni Street. We are right next to Maili Elementary School.

Q:

When did you find out about the move?

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We’ve been trying to do this for years and years, but about a couple of years ago it was like, “Ok. We own the building, and it was setting up, ok, what can we afford to renovate and basically setting all that stuff up. The actual move, we had to be out of Mr. Laus former building at Waianae Mall. We had to be out of there on June 30 and we were out of there before June 30. This was kind of delayed for a

bit, but we were allowed to move in on Thursday last week (August 3) and we are moving according to plan.

Q: How will this new campus differ from the old one?

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This is one floor only, the classrooms are bigger, the classroom furniture is all brand new, most of the computers are new. The computer lab has gone from 17-30, so we can serve more students that way. Our testing center has gone from five computers to fifteen. The classrooms like I said are larger as well, plus it’s all on one floor, so it’s much more handicap oriented. It’s just bigger. It is newer, so we don’t have any air conditioning problems.

The other campus had constant air conditioning problems. Room three, when the A.C. backed up, it would drip down on to the A.V. equipment.

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Q:

What will you miss about the old campus?

A: The proximity of food. That’s a

concern that everybody has. I think that’s something that we are going to be able to work that out. Part of the way we are dealing with that is we will have a couple of vending machines here, we are part of the Leeward Vending pool I guess.

Q: Any final thoughts?

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This is going to be a great move. I think this is really a way to serve our community better in this facility. It’s much nicer.

We also still got half the building to renovate. There’s a big part of the building that we haven’t done anything to it yet and that’s what we have to figure out what to do, and the funding that goes to that of course.

Fashion Q&A

by Marcel Zeus Saragena & Mirabella Medallon photos by Marcel Zeus Saragena

Matt Luke Where do you like to shop?

Calvin Klein

Suit Calvin Klein

Describe your style.

Sporty Stuff What’s your fashion dislike?

A lot of ripped clothes.

Who is your fashion inspiration?

Christano Ronaldo

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Callista Hansen Black Romper Wet Seal

Maxi Skirt Wet Seal

Where do you like to shop?

Free people

What’s your favorite piece of clothing?

Free people, it’s pants that look like a skirt, but has a floral print in the front and a different print in the back Describe your style I feel my style is off of mix and match from Instagram, friends, and people that I see What fashion trends do you like?

I’m really into the Australian online websites. The do a lot of stuff that’s current on Instagram. The trend I am into now is the 90’s Tommy Hilfiger style What fashion do you dislike?

I can’t think of anything that I don’t like.

Who is your fashion icon/inspiration?

I’m totally into the Kardashian’s fashion.

Like WAGS or the bouji style

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Jenna Hashimoto Where do you like to shop?

I’ll do online shopping anywhere at any time, but for the most part I like shopping at Nordstrom, missguided, and topshop.

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

That’s such a hard question haha. My favorite piece of clothing is probably my For Love and Lemons dress that I wore at the photoshoot which I got from Planet Blue. It’s just the perfect combination of elegance and sultriness.

Describe your style In my opinion, my style is very versatile. I can go from wearing all athleisure outfits to wearing really fancy night-out dresses, and I have pieces that resemble some nostalgic vibes from the 80s and 90s. I’d say I have a pretty multifaceted closet that I can match to any occasion.

Fiddler Cap Nordstrom

What fashion trends do you like?

My favorite fashion trend right now is chainmail dresses and tops and gingham print. I think both are so different to be trending in the summer, but both are just so cute and can work with a lot of other fashion trends and pieces. I also absolutely adore anything embroidered. It adds such a nice touch to plain pieces and gives the piece a little more emphasis to draw your attention to.

Teal Satin Tie Up Top LF Stores

What fashion trends do you dislike?

I don’t necessarily dislike anything in fashion; in my opinion, everyone has their own fashion taste and preferences, and if they are content with their choices there’s no need to dislike anything about it.

Embroidered Jeans Topshop

Who is your fashion icon/inspiration?

My fashion icon is Jenn Im. She’s a YouTuber and I absolutely adore her. She is one of the only YouTubers that I have watched literally every single video that she’s released--past and present. I am obsessed with her style, it’s like a perfect mix of street style and casual wear but nothing is ever boring or looks the same. She’s just awesome and so inspiring to watch!

Shoes Topshop

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RED

FASHION

by Megan Ridings | photos by Megan Ridings, Marcel Saragena & Nicholas Jones

New York Fashion Week was ‘aflame’ with the color red, one of the unofficial colors of Fall 2017 fashion. Here is some outfit inspo, to help add a pop of color to your Fall wardrobe.

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OUTFIT ONE Beanie, thrifted.

Shirt, thrifted.

Watch, Swatch.

Jacket, Liz Claiborne.

OUTFIT TWO Sweater, thrifted.

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OUTFIT THREE Beanie, thrifted.

Shirt, thrifted.

Watch, Swatch.

Jacket, Liz Claiborne.

Shorts: Adidas.

Shoes: Puma.

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STUDENT SHOWCASE

MASKING TRUTH An essay by Megan Ridings

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he Holocaust is one of the most horrific events to have occurred in history. It has been covered in almost every history class I have taken for a reason. It is important to never forget what we as humans have done, whether it has been good, or in this case bad.

The Jews have always been outcasts, they were nomadic people, who did not belong to any nation. Because they usually kept to themselves, what people knew about them came from speculation and rumors.

Racist stories, written by Christian Europeans spread antisemitism, under the guise of being folk tales geared for children. For instance, originating from Austria, is the story called “The Jew’s Stone.” It describes a group of Jews sacrificing a stolen child on a rock, later called the “Jew’s Stone.”

Art Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, which is a comic that documents his father’s life as Jew during World War II. The Jews are depicted as mice, and the Germans as cats.

People tend to block out upsetting things. Spiegelman does not go straight to the horrors of the Holocaust, he introduces the victims as ordinary people, or in this case animals. Due to this, the reader becomes connected to these characters and are willing to view what they have gone through.

Similar to how Holocaust museums give visitors one Holocaust victim’s

name, and towards the end of the visit uncover if they survived or not. By doing so, visitors can feel a personal connection to an event, they themselves have not experienced.

The effects of World War II still affects survivors and their families.

The event is over but the pain does not simply disappear. In spite of not living through the war, Spiegelman still felt a form of survivor’s guilt and was conflicted while writing Maus.

In spite of all this suffering, it is surprising is that anti-semitism is still rampant worldwide. It is also surprising that the same ‘othering’ tactics used on Jews, are now used on other groups, like Muslims. It is as if humanity has not learned from its mistakes.

Prior to 1948, there was no Israel.

Jews, Christians, and Muslims all believed that Israel was a place of religious importance. For the Jewish, the creation of Israel could be described as a dream come true.

However, Israelis and Palestinians are now in conflict.

Professor Didier Lenglare created a presentation on the topic, aptly named “Two Solitudes in the Midst of Injustice.” Israelis and Palestinians live in proximity to each other, but there are no lines of communication between the two.

Israel has been the largest cumulative annual recipient of U.S. aid from 1976 to 2004. As the Israeli people’s prosperity has been increasing with foreign

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aid, Palestinians are struggling to survive. Palestinian refugees have reached numbers of up to five million.

Despite the bad, there has been good to come out of this development, such as the kibbutz.

The Jewish are the only group of people, that has ever successfully lived a communist lifestyle. Kibbutz translated is “gathering and clustering.” It is an indiscriminatory place. Professor Lenglare recounted how although the Bedouin people were not a part of the kibbutz, they worked alongside people who were. If this form of acceptance can be done at a small scale, envision what could happen if this could be achieved globally.

There is no point in spreading hate towards people who are seemingly different from us. In Maus, volume 2, there is a part where Spiegelman illustrates his life after the success of his first volume. During this section, all the people are drawn as humans with animal masks on. I believe that this is a metaphor about identity. If these people took their masks off, underneath they would all be human.

No matter, what ‘mask’ we wear, a human face will always peer underneath, this is an undeniable fact. Society can paint whomever they want as a villain or a hero, but eventually one’s true humanity will always shine through.

Want to have your work featured in our magazine?

Email kamanaoleeward @gmail.com for more details. photos by Imary Pagan

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OFF THE EATEN PATH:

DA BOBA PLACE

by Mason Laikupu, Wesley Newhouse & Marcel Saragena | photos by Marcel Saragena

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aving opened in March 2017 at the Aiea Shopping Center, Da Boba Place provides a much needed means of refreshment during hotter times of the year. However, ice cream rolls and bubble tea are perfect treats for any time of the year, for anyone with a sweet tooth.

When you first enter the shop, you are cheerfully greeted almost instantly by the workers behind the counter, as well as the mellow sounds of popular local radio stations being played over the shop’s speakers. From the moment you step inside, the appetizing scent of ice cream washes over you at almost the same time as the shop’s wonderfully cool air conditioning, bringing with them a palpable sense of relief from the heat of the day outside.

The relief of a cooling pint of ice cream is quick to arrive, as well. The lines in the shop move smoothly and quickly, as the workers operating the registers are efficient and very helpful. From the moment you place your order and pay for it, the wait for your ice cream is only a few minutes, as each order is made on the spot; no scooping out of a vat of pre-made ice cream, and once your order is ready, they deliver it to wherever you may be sitting.

The workers have their prep station visible from the other side of the counter, for the curious folks that like to watch how ice cream rolls are made, and the process is definitely a treat to watch, the first time. The workers who make the ice cream rolls clearly enjoy their jobs, as they make a bit of a show of the process, partly to make the effort fun for themselves, and partly so the customers get a fun little performance at the same time.

The range of ice cream and bubble teas the shop offer may seem a little limited, but the reason for that apparent lack of variety is that they put a lot of consideration into what they do make. The teas in particular have multiple options to choose from, including the type of tea used, as well as the level of sweetness in the drink itself. If the customer isn’t certain what options to choose, the workers are more than happy to help out with explanations and suggestions.

The ice cream rolls are delicious and unlike typical ice cream that one can buy in a store. Due to the way the rolls are made, the ice cream is light and fluffy, but still dense enough to have substance.

It also comes with a variety of toppings according to the ice cream ordered, including whipped cream, Oreo cookies, and chocolate chip cookies among other options, which are all listed on the menu right beside the registers. The options available, including the monthly special, are varied enough to suit many, many tastes.

Overall, Da Boba Place is a welcoming establishment that serves delectable treats for both ice cream and bubble tea fans. Pricing for the ice cream rolls lean a little on the higher side, with a pint of it costing approximately $7.50, yet the quality of the snacks make the price feel fair.

The high quality of the ice cream and bubble tea is enough to make just about anyone want to come back for more.

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