February 28, 2013
Ke Alaka i Volume 102: Issue 7
THE LEADER
BYUHSA Presidential Election: Who will be your next President? 4
Raising of the Flags: RodeotheRoundup: Honoring prophetic vision 9 Women rope & race to the finish 10
Compiling Cultures: Oscar pursuit Honors: Pendleton’s to find inspiration Which stars the shined at the from around world 14 85th annual Academy Awards? 12
Little Women: Made audiences laugh and cry 16
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Photo of the Week
February 28, 2013 • Volume 102: Issue 7 Editor-in-chief
Advisor
M a r i ssa E l d e r
L e e An n L amb e r t
Head Photographer
Art Director
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Mic h ae l Gulde n
COPY EDITORs
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Martin Milius Jef f M c L e o d
A J Eddy Allie Gardin e r
PHOTOGRAPHERs
ART & GRAPHICS
M a t t M cD o n a l d E m i ly Wa d d e l l Kyoko H a s e gawa
Be c c a H aw s Ste ph an ie T s e Make n z ie H e ad Kyo ko H as e gawa
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS Lisa Tuttle, Jeff McLeod, Sydney Odell, Clover Cheng, Stephany France, Dylan-Sage Wilcox, Alec Barney, Ethan Toledo, Robinia Tan, Jennifer Herrera, Matt Bledsoe, Martin Milius, Tucker Grimshaw, Megan Tiritilli, Hailey Gardiner
INTERNS M ei Y i n M a Vi s Ta g u ba
AD MANAGER Matth ew Ble ds o e
Photo of the week: Allie Jenson, a freshman studying graphic design from Utah, poses for a photo inspired by Twiggy. Photo by Emily Waddell
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Sydney Porter, a 16-year-old from Hawaii poses with her horse, Lana. Porter won 1st place in both barrel racing and roping in the women’s rodeo at Gunstock ranch. Photo by Mei Yin
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[page 12] Hollywood Oscar Awards
[page 10] Women’s Rodeo at Gunstock Ranch
[page 17] YSA 2-Day Dance & Car nival
Share with us your photo of the week and we may feature it in our next issue. e-mail us at kealakai@byuh.edu
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Join the BYUHSA Presidential candidates for a Q&A in the Aloha Center Ballroom at 9 p.m. All invited to hear the BYUHSA teams running for office for 2013-2014. Come hear their platforms and ask them questions.
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The Chinese Chapter will host the Asian Culture Dance from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in the Aloha Center. Wear color red or traditional outfit. Tickets cost $1 for students and non-students with YSA card and $3 for community members. Food and beverages will be provided.
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Come to the Little Circle for Screen On the Green. The film “Remember the Titans” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. Enjoy free popcorn while you watch the film.
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QUOTES
“People have sometimes wondered about why our Supreme Court allows one group or another to march in a parade even though it’s the most provocative thing in the world and they carry signs that are an insult to one group or another,” he said. “The reason is, that’s freedom, freedom of speech. In America you have a right to be stupid. ... And we tolerate it. We somehow make it through that.”
- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry tells a crowd at a conference in Berlin Germany about Syria.
“This is nuts, I know you’re only standing up because you feel bad that I fell.” -Jennifer Lawrence said in her acceptance speech for the Oscar for Best Actress. Lawrence fell while walking up the stairs to claim her award at this year’s Oscars, reports BBC news.
news headlines
Steven Tyler, left, and Joe Perry of Aerosmith on NBC’s “Today” pose at a show in New York. Tyler backed a bill in Hawaii giving people the right to sue those who take offensive photos or videos of people on vacation in the islands. Photo by AP
Steven Tyler Act protects celebs The flocks of media typically swarming the Hawaiian islands for the latest celebrity news will now have to think twice before publishing the latest expose due to a new bill passed by the State Judiciary Committee on Feb. 8. The senate approved a bill protecting celebrities or anyone else from intrusive paparazzi. The bill gives people the power to sue others who take photos or videos that are offensive in any way. The Steven Tyler Act was approved after rock legends Steven Tyler and Mick Fleetwood testified of the difficulty the media cause in their private lives. Each star spoke of how the paparazzi make simple activities like cooking with family and sunbathing elusive luxuries and the bill would give them peace of mind. Along with the two rock stars, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne were two of more than a dozen celebrities that submitted testimonies supporting the bill. BYU-Hawaii students were asked whether this act is going to draw more celebrities to the already star-infested North Shore. “I don’t think it will make celebrity sightings more frequent but it will give those
Hawaii visitors more peace of mind and the ability to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii more,” said native Hawaiian Trey Fortucci, a junior in biology. Fortucci is a caddy at Turtle Bay golf course and occasionally plays a few rounds with the stars. “It’s gotten to the point where I’m not even star-stricken . . They are just normal people. Hopefully this act will allow them relaxation just like regular tourists,” he said. Another student Haley Bleazard, a junior in biology from Cedar City, Utah, also hopes the act will give celebrities a better experience. She said, “Hawaii is all about hanging loose and getting lost in the tranquility of the island. Celebrities should be allowed to have an experience that reflects that.” Like Bleazard, Atalie Issacson, a business junior from Tucson, Ariz., said the bill will attract more celebrities. “The fact that so many stars have supported this bill means they are more than likely to act upon it and come here. Most celebrities want their privacy so I bet we will be seeing more of them around,” said Issacson.
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Muffin Recipe Homemade on-the-go breakfast
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kip the Seasider muffins and make your own. Spend 30 minutes on a weekend to bake muffins you can enjoy all week. Prep. Time: 30 minutes Reference: Family recipe
Ingredients:
3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 eggs 1 cup oil/butter 2 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon of whole milk 1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract Your choice of fruit (3 ripe bananas or 1 cup of dried blueberries)
Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to blend. 3. Put the mixture into muffin cups/cupcake pan. 4. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. *Pull the muffin out from oven and brush an egg yolk on top of the muffin for a golden brown top. 5. Put the muffin back into the oven for another 5 minutes. 6. Stick a toothpick into the muffin, if there is no sticky dough on the toothpick it means the muffin is ready to eat. Reference: Family recipe Photo by Matt MacDonald -Clove r Che ng
BYUHSA presidential candidates from left to right: Greg Erickson, Trenton Rehak, Wonki Lee, John Fisihetau and Joshua Riboldi. Primary election voting begins on Thursday, Feb. 28 and ends on Friday, March 1. Other photos are of the candidates campaigning on Feb. 25 and 26 on campus. Photos courtesy of the candidates.
BYUHSA Election and Voting Information
“We hope you will vote for good men of character and stability—you to be the judge.” - President Spencer W. Kimball, in a 1976 Ensign article: “A Report and a Challenge”
Elections Rules and Timeline 1. All material, events, clothing, etc., related to the campaign must be in keeping with the BYUH Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards. 2. No campaigning in the LIBRARY, CLASS, and VOTING DAYS INSIDE THE ALOHA CENTER. 3. No campaigning on SATURDAY or SUNDAY and before 7 a.m. or after 11 p.m. from Monday to Friday. 4. Campaigning is NOT an approved reason to be excused from classes or tests. 5. Not accept any MONEY DONATIONS.
Elections Calendar of Events
Primary Elections – Feb. 25 - March 1 Feb. 25- March 1 – Begin campaigning Feb. 28 - March 1: Voting 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ACR Mall & Online
General Elections March 4 - 7
March 6-7 : Voting 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. ACR Mall & Online February 21, 2013
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Be smart and safe
or BYU-Hawaii students, having a car seems the most ideal form of transportation around the island, but when a vehicle breaks down, it can feel like a nightmare. “Buying a car doesn’t just cost the initial amount. It eats at your pockets with things like insurance and expensive gas. Then after that, you have to worry about it breaking down,” said Todd Everette, a senior in business management from Simsbury, Conn. Everette said when after three weeks of owning a car, the transmission went out while driving on Kamehameha highway. “$1,000 down the drain,” he said with a sigh. He said he was able to get off the road safely, but it can be hard to know what to do when your car stops running. When your car stops working while you are driving, it is easy to panic and get into a worse situation. There are steps you can take to help you become safer when car failure happens. First remember to stay calm, so you can think clearly and not make bad judgment calls. Next, try to get off the road. It is best when on a road with multiple lanes to pull your car off to the right side of the road. That way you are off to the side with less fast moving traffic. After your car is in a safe spot, you should call for help. Never get out of your car on an interstate. According to AAA’s statistics, approximately 600 people die as pedestrians each year on America’s interstate system. If you need to get out of the car, make sure you are in a safe place away from traffic. Call for help. You can call your auto club, 911, or a tow company. While waiting for help, it is important that you put on your four way flashers to alert other cars that you are broken down to help prevent accidents. Amy Huang, a senior studying HTM from Taiwan, had a fortunate experience after her car problems. “My car broke down when I was driving to Kahuku, near the bike path area. So I turned to a house and asked for help from a man standing outside. He helped me check my car and luckily, he knew cars, so he fixed it without asking me for money. I think he was an angel.” If you are involved in an accident, make sure you take notes and pictures before you leave the scene. Also get the information of any other vehicles or people involved. If it was a crash, make sure you call the police and get a full police report. Car problems can be a headache, but if they are handled correctly, they do not have to escalate to a worse situation. Jordan Eror, a junior studying pre-professional biology from Kailua, has not experienced car problems, but he has been involved with friends’ experiences. “I've been in the car while it broke down and we just pushed it off the side of the road, and called someone to pick us up. We just put on the hazard lights and got off to the side.”
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An Inside Opinion Playing the Campaign Game May the odds be ever in your favor Five Days. 120 hours. Eight candidates. One campaign. Behind the smiling posters and free food, campaigning was a prime example of survival of the fittest: may the most popular candidate win. My run for vice president of BYUHSA in 2012 consisted of paint, candy, interrogation, public speaking and a 5 a.m. wake-up time. I went into the frenzy with no previous experience running for a leadership position, under the impression that creativity and individuality is encouraged while campaigning. If I had known that from the start that every slogan, poster, word spoken, booth, and event run during campaign week would be dissected and criticized by a committee, I would have packed up our shave ice stand and gorged myself in preparation. It takes a certain kind of confidence to face a panel at the end of each campaign day and prepare to accept punishment for whatever infringement of the rules had occurred that day. This confidence was demonstrated in our current president, Mustapha El Akkari, whose spirited campaign team accepted penalties on a daily basis, resulting in their inability to verbally campaign and in taking down all of their campaign materials.
Despite not being allowed to campaign effectively, El Akkari and his running mate, Kesa Finau, won over the student body and have served faithfully in their current office. Posters or no posters, leadership is about being genuine. Scott Stiles, a senior studying business management from California, participated in the campaign in 2012. “I knew going in we were going to be longshots to win it, but I did not anticipate the amount of work that other groups were putting in to the election. I was really impressed at how some of the other teams were able to rally a lot of people behind them.” The challenges that presented themselves during campaign week couldn’t have been anticipated, but sometimes being thrown into the water is the best way to learn how to swim. “I personally learned a lot from the experience. In general, I think you learn a lot from failure,” added Stiles. Fear of failure is no reason not to try. I look back on the campaign and am able to view it as an experience that has helped shape my current impressions of BYUHSA and student leadership. It was an opportunity to speak to strangers, step out of my comfort zone, and learn that I was not cut out for politics. To the hopeful candidates of 2013, may the odds be ever in your favor. - Hailey Gard in er
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The double amputee olympian, waits in front of photagraphers for ruling on bail. Below: Pistorius gets off the blocks in Olympics and awaits decision. Photos by AP
Olympic Amputee Suspect in murder case granted bail
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scar Pistorius, the first double-amputee runner to compete in the Olympics, was suspected of gunning down his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day. Pistorius allegedly mistook Steenkamp as being an intruder and fired out of fear. Police say the 29-year-old model died from four gunshot wounds in Pistorius’ Pretoria home. The 26-year-old double-amputee Olympian walked out of court Friday — free at least for now — after a South African magistrate released him on bail, capping four days of often startling testimonies that foreshadowed a dramatic trial in the slaying of his girlfriend. Magistrate Desmond Nair set bail at 1 million rand ($113,000), with $11,300 in cash up front and proof that the rest is available. Pistorius was also ordered to hand over his passports, turn in any guns he owns and keep away from his upscale home in a gated community in Pretoria, which is now a crime scene.
“We are relieved at the fact that Oscar got bail today, but at the same time we are in mourning for the death of Reeva, with her family,” said Pistorius’ uncle, Arnold Pistorius. “As a family, we know Oscar’s version of what happened on that tragic night and we know that that is the truth and that will prevail in the coming court case.” Earlier, Pistorius alternately wept and appeared solemn and composed, especially as Nair criticized police procedures in the case and as a judgment in the track star’s favor appeared imminent. He showed no reaction as he was granted bail. Nair said Pistorius’ sworn statement, a written account of what happened during the early morning hours of Feb. 14, had helped his application for bail. “There are improbabilities which need to be explored,” Nair said, adding that Pistorius could clarify these matters by testifying under oath at trial. Sharon Steenkamp, Reeva’s cousin, said the model’s family would not be watching the bail decision and had not been following the hearing.
“It doesn’t make any difference to the fact that we are without Reeva,” she told the Associated Press. Supporters of Pistorius were relieved to hear of the bail. They hope that Pistorius will be back on the racing track soon. “The sooner he can start working the better,” said Pistorius’ longtime coach, Ampie Louw, who persuaded the doubleamputee to take up track as a teenager a decade ago. But he acknowledged Pistorius could be “heartbroken” and unwilling to immediately pull on the carbon-fiber running blades that earned him the nickname “Blade Runner.” He cannot leave the district of Pretoria without his probation officer’s permission and is not allowed to consume - Dylan - Sage Wilcox & AP
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Cowgirls show off barrel racing, roping skills at Gunstock Competition
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rave and trained cowgirl keikis and teens from across the Oahu Island came and competed in the women’s rodeo at Gunstock ranch in Kahuku on Feb. 23. The rodeo featured four divisions of barrel racing and roping. Rodeo is said to be a competitive sport organized during the late 1800’s to test a cowboy’s working skills in managing horses and herding cattle. A few years later, women began participating in a rodeo allowing them to be part of the sport. Today, the rodeo is done to test both cowboy and cowgirl athletes’ ability and speed in racing and roping. The Gunstock ranch hosted the event on Saturday welcoming visitors to witness the competition. Greg Smith, 45, owner of the Gunstock ranch from Hawaii, said, “The ranch has been here for 40 years, since 1973. My father started the ranch and I grew up working it and we’ve just kept in the family. [The women’s rodeo] is our winter series barrel racing and roping event. We run it during the wintertime. We’ve done it, I think now, for about 3 or 4 years. And it’s gotten bigger and bigger every year. It brings out all the barrel racers from the island of Oahu here to give them a place to go and race their horses, have fun do-
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ing it and compete against each other . . . It’s not for women only, but most of the time, women usually do barrel racing. We’ve had a roping event also and we’ll have team roping. That’s where most of the men do the roping.” The event started with exhibition runs followed by barrel racing, participated by keikis and teen groups, and breakaway roping by teen division. Kayla Smith, a daughter of Greg Smith, won first place in the barrel racing, keiki division. “I have been riding my horse for about 8 years. I practice a lot with my horse. My horse’s name is Jane. So I began riding the horse after my sister. She started riding Jane and I started trying her out and she became my rodeo horse,” said 10-yearold Smith. “I actually had three daughters racing today . . . What has been nice is, that it’s gotten a lot bigger. A lot more girls have come out from the island so we have a lot of barrel racers come out. It’s been good competition. It’s fun to do it. We put it on so that they have a place to show off their skills for horseback riding and a lot of the girls that come out here and run. Some of them practice everyday
for this kind of event. There are barrel races that go on in different parts of the island, but this is just one of them that we put on and I really enjoy doing it, having it here in our arena . . . We really like our ground . . . Horses can run really fast. It’s free for the public to come watch,” said Mr. Smith. For the barrel racing teen division, Sidney Porter, 16, from North Shore, Oahu, garnered first place. Porter showed her domination over other competitors by winning first place for the second time in the breakaway roping category. “I have lived in this community all my life. I have been rodeoing ever since I was three years old. This event today was a barrel racing series that we’ve had twice. Winning it is really an accomplishment for me because it means that me and my horse have worked together and that we’ve accomplished something that not many people do but it feels great and I hope that I get to do it again.” Porter’s horse, Lana, also won the horse of the year. Dreama Carroll, a third grade teacher at Sunset Beach Elementary School from Hawaii, was the promoter and organizer of the rodeo. “I put the events on. I scheduled three rodeos. The first was in November. The second was January and this is our final one. In the first two events, we had about 35 girls but there’s a rodeo in Kauai this weekend so we had about half of the number of girls here for this event.” “It’s a really good opportunity for young beginning barrel racers to come because these are pretty minimal and there’s not a lot of pressure. And so we want the girls to have fun and come to get a good experience,” added Carroll.
Along with other visitors was the Pettit family from Texas. Ryan Pettit and his wife Eliane, both BYU-Hawaii alumni who graduated in 2000, arrived shortly after the barrel racing category together with their two kids, Malia and Alana. “We just moved back here from Texas . . . We love horses, love rodeo. This our family activity today. Our kids were born in Texas, so they’re big cowgirls . . We think it’s fun to come out then be out in nature and enjoy the animals our here,” said Mrs. Pettit. “It would be fun to get a lot of activities here. We were living in Texas for 10 years and they had a huge rodeo and we get to watch all the barrel racing, the roping, the bull riding . . . So yeah, that’s why we love coming out here to see all the racing to see how talented some of the kids who are doing it,” she added. Other competitors enjoyed the opportunity to have fun and share their skills at the rodeo. Lorrie Ann Smith, a sophomore at Kahuku High School and one of Greg’s daughters, also competed in the event. She said, “I barrel race, breakaway and I team rope. I also do high school rodeo, which has goat tying and bulldogging, and all a bunch of other events . . .I’ve been rodeoing for about 15 years. It’s a great opportunity. It’s a great lifestyle to be a part of [the rodeo]. It opens a lot of doors to explore the world and take on responsibilities.” - Ma Vis Tagu ba Top-left, bottom top-right: Kayla Smith, keiki-barrel racing winner, gallops around the ring. bottom-left: Lorrie Ann Smith ropes calf. bottom-right: Keiki rides his horse. Photos by Mei Yin
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tars of the Hollywood film industry put their fashionable foot forward as they walked the red carpet towards the Dolby Theatre on Feb. 24 for the 85th annual Academy Awards. Before they could claim their prestigious awards, they were propositioned, commended, and sometimes even persecuted on the red carpet for their various fashion statements. For some, the red-carpet preview is the highlight of the Oscars experience. “I love watching all of the beautiful actors and actresses dressed in their finest walking the red carpet,” said Elizabeth Champney, a senior in communications from Illinois. Observing the glamour of the red carpet is almost as popular as the films themselves. “While I don’t usually watch the Oscars, I always make a point of looking at the best dressed the week after, as well as who won the awards,” said Jess Giles, a senior in TESOL from California. Like Joan Rivers, students who
watched the awards were debating between the best and worst dressed. “My favorite of the night was Jennifer Anniston,” commented Daryl Lee, a sophomore in graphic design from Arizona. “She looks absolutely incredible for her age, and her red dress really popped out against the sea of classic black dresses and suits.” Champney said, “Adele, in my opinion, was one of the best dressed there. I love when bigger girls just let their radiance shine and throw their confidence behind what they are wearing, despite our culture’s persecution of bigger people in Hollywood. And that’s exactly what happened tonight. Adele just absolutely owned what she was wearing and it paid off.” Setting a new record at the Oscars this year for the youngest nominee in the Academy’s history was 9-year-old upcoming star, Quvenzhane Wallis, who was nominated for her role in the film “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Quvenzhane attended the show
with her mother, aunt, and tiny dog that she carried in her puppy purse. “Quvenzhane was so adorable. You could just feel her excitement,” shared Lisa Thompson, a senior in psychology from Texas. “While there were definitely other stunning actors and actresses there, I loved Quvenzhane’s outfit and matching puppy purse the most. She made the ceremony seem complete.” Students were skeptical about the importance placed on the artists’ look rather than on their work. “These award shows are an interesting mix between high and low culture. They are low in the sense that everyone is overly obsessed with the aesthetic appeal of these stars, but also a high culture ideal with these artists that takes great skill and talent,” shared Aaron Coffey, a junior in communications from Georgia. “The media circus around their outfits does seem to cheapen the whole thing overall. It’s like a 4H (youth agricultural competition) fair but with people.” -Sydne y Ode ll
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Left: Quvenzhane Wallis made history as the youngest nominee at age 9. Above: Adele clutches her Oscar for Best Song. Photos by AP.
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YU-Hawaii students made their predictions before the Oscars and what their projected winners were during a pole taken around campus. The Oscars aired on Sunday, Feb. 24, making it the 85th annual Academy Awards. For best picture, the majority of students choose “Les Miserables.” Out of all the films nominated, the majority of students thought this film better compared to others. Students said it was a good movie to earn Best Picture. Student predictions for Best Actor were highly in favor of Hugh Jackman for his portrayal as Jean Valjean, In “Les Miserables.” Elizabeth Jensen a sophomore majoring in biology from Ohio said, “I love Hugh Jackman. He was even on Broadway for a certain amount of time. He’s beautiful and he has an amazing singing voice. He can be many different characters. ‘Les Miserables’ and Hugh Jackman’s character was a really passionate peace. You can tell the effort that went into it.” Best actress leaned in favor of Naomi Watts for her role in the movie, “The
Impossible.” The movie is based on a true story about a family’s struggle for survival when the 2004 tsunami hit Indonesia while on their family vacation. Whitney Wallace, a sophomore majoring in biology from Arizona, said, “Naomi Watts plays her roles very well and immerses herself in her roles. She makes the movie feel real.” The actual winner for best actress is Jennifer Lawrence for her role in “Silver Linings Play Book.” Tarryn Rassmuson said, “Jennifer Lawrence really steps outside her role of Katniss and plays an intriguing, raw character in ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ Her role really shows off her variety and talent as an actress.” Students guessed hands down the winner of Best Original Song would be “Skyfall” sung by Adele. The song was made for the movie with the same title, “Skyfall” which was the 23rd film in the James Bond 007 series. After students marked what they thought would be the winners, they were asked about who they thought should have been nominated. “Moonrise Kingdom” received a lot of honorable mention from students such as Drew Toolsen, a freshman majoring in biology and Talia Strong, a sophomore majoring in psychology both from California. “The Hobbit” was also in high remarks from students, such as Ammon Phipps, a freshman and undeclared major from California and Amanda Vela, a senior in English from Texas. Vela said, “I loved the Hobbit, I thought it was very well done, everything about it was great from the story and the characters, to the scenery and the dwarves theme song ‘The Lonely Mountain.’” - ALE C BARNEY
Best Picture *Argo Amour Beasts of the Southern Wild Django Unchained Les Miserables Life of Pi Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Zero Dark Thirty
Best Actor *Daniel Day-Lewis – Lincoln Bradley CooperSilver Linings Playbook Hugh Jackman – Les Miserables Joaquin Pheonix – The Master Denzel Washington – Flight
Best Actress *Jennifer Lawrence – Silver Linings Playbook Jessica Chastain Zero Dark Thirty Emmanuelle Riva – Amour Quvenzhane Wallis – Bests of the Southern Wild Naomi Watts – The Impossible
Best Original Song *“Skyfall” Skyfall “Before My Time”Chasing Ice “Everybody Needs a Best Friend”Ted “Pi’s Lullaby” Life of Pi “Suddenly” Les Miserables
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ith more than a billion monthly active users on Facebook, according to the Facebook official website, lately there are rumors that the Office of Honor is investigating students’ Facebook pages. Regarding to the rumors, Michael A. Johanson, director of BYU-Hawaii Communications and Marketing, provided some clarifications. Would students be reported to the Office of Honor if they post anything inappropriate on Facebook such as comments or photos? Yes they could – especially if the photos are inappropriate such as pornography. The use of social media needs to be taken seriously not only when it comes to the Honor Code, but also when it comes to representing who you are, your families, and your employers. Employers today often look at their potential employee’s Facebook pages. So it is better to keep your online profiles and content in a way that represents yourself, how you would like to be represented. How does the Office of Honor find out about suspected post on Facebook? The complaints mostly come as an anonymous emails or printed postings. If anyone observes something, they are welcome to submit a complaint to the Office of Honor. If there is a claim about a specific student’s behavior, the Office of Honor could investigate and ask that student about the specific nature of that complaint. The best case scenario of a complaint is to address who it is, what had happened, and as much information as possible. It is easy to send a note to the Honor Code Office with a link to the inappropriate post. If a report is turned to the Office of Honor, they are obligated to follow up according to the standards of the Honor Code, for example, residential living standards or dress and grooming standards. Would the Office of Honor actively keep track of students’ Facebook pages? They might check it if they have a reason. They might do some random checks, but they would not look at every single student’s
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Facebook page and look for who’s not keeping their Honor Code commitment. How do you define an “inappropriate post” on Facebook? Anything that involves vulgar words, crude language, or photos displaying conduct that is not in standard with those outlined in “For the Strength of Youth.” What if in the photo, the student is in standards but not his/her friends who are not LDS members? Would it be considered as inappropriate, too? No, the Office of Honor might look at the claim but decide not to take any action. It depends on the content of the picture. What would happen to the students turned into the Office of Honor for a suspected issue? If the inappropriate behavior is confirmed or admitted, then appropriate action would be taken if necessary. The job of the Office of Honor is to encourage keeping of the commitments we all make and investigate the claims where those commitments might have been broken. Do you worry if some students use this system to get revenge on people that they dislike? No. Any investigation is based upon the individuals, their side of the story, and any evidence related to the violation of standards and commitments. What is your last word to students regarding the Honor Code? We, as individuals, can support our fellow students to encourage them to live up to their commitments and covenants. We can all help the Office of Honor by helping to reminding one another to keep our commitments. Everyone should know when they leave here [BYU–Hawaii] and go somewhere else they will likely experience an environment that is different from here – where others around them don’t follow the same standards. The hope is that students can maintain those high standards – especially after graduation – and continue to see the spiritual and practical benefits of living those standards. -Clove r Che ng
Above: Los Angeles Police Commander Andrew Smith, left, briefs the media about Christopher Jordan Dorner, (pictured top right) during a news conference in front of the Police Administration Building in Los Angeles on Feb. 12. Dorner was ex-Los Angeles officer who went on a killing spree. After a shootout in a California mountain town, He died when the cabin (right) he was hiding out in was burned down. Photos by AP
Events shock nation and BYUH ohana Former police officer dies after killing spree
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ne of the largest manhunts in California’s history ended Feb. 12 when Los Angeles ex-police officer Christopher Dorner’s body was identified among charred remains of a burned down cabin in Big Bear Lake, Calif. “Medical examiners have positively identified the body of the renegade former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner, the man authorities say killed four people and wounded three others in a vendetta against his old comrades,” Matt Smith of CNN wrote. Along with the nation, members of the BYUHawaii ohana were shocked by the police officer becoming a killer. “You can tell he wasn’t well to do what he did. Sometimes people go bad,” said Roy Yamamoto, director of BYUH’s Campus Safety and Security. “I don’t know all of the issues in his personal life, but there might be something that may have caused him to go bad. That’s why we need to be aware of everything, including in our own area, in our own families sometimes.”
Yamamoto urged staff and students to report incidents to help prevent situations like this. “He definitely had issues but he was also hypocritical. He was against all these bad people but he himself was a bad person,” said Jordon Furtado, a sophomore majoring in social work from Oahu. “Personally, since my father is a police officer, that kind of hit home that some police officer would go rouge and would kill other police officers,” he added. According to CNN, Dorner was fired from the Los Angeles Police force in 2009 for falsely claiming that a training officer whom he worked with kicked a subdued suspect. Dorner appealed his discharge in court but was unsuccessful in doing so. As a result, he launched a killing spree against the LAPD, targeting officers and their families. He wrote a 23-page manifesto describing his contempt for the LAPD and the higherups in the police force saying nothing has changed since the 1990 scandals. The first of the killings happened on Feb. 3. Monica Quan, the daughter of Dorner’s police representative and her fiancé, Keith Law-
rence, were killed by Dorner. Police said he then killed Michael Crain, an officer from Riverside and wounded Cain’s partner in their patrol car on Feb. 7 in an apparent ambush. “I know most of you who personally know me are in disbelief to hear from media reports that I am suspected of committing such horrendous murders and have taken drastic and shocking actions in the last couple of days,” Dorner wrote in his manifesto. “I’m not an aspiring rapper, I’m not a gang member... I am an American by choice, I am a son, I am a brother, I am a military service member, I am a man who has lost complete faith in the system, when the system betrayed, slandered, and libeled me,” Dorner’s manifesto says. Dorner barricaded himself in a cabin in Big Bear, standing off with police in a shootout that ended when tear gas launched into the cabin sparked a fire, burning Dorner and causing his death. - d ylan sage -wilcox
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Little Women S
Heartwarming musical brings community, students together
tudents in BYU-Hawaii’s production of “Little Women” the musical, brought smiles, laughter, and tears to the audiences this past weekend. Directed by Craig Ferre and Michael Belnap, the musical ran from Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 21-23, in the McKay Auditorium. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, the musical debuted on Broadway in 2005, outlining the story of the March family and their friends. Set in Massachusetts during the Civil War, the storyline lent itself to lively musical numbers and 19th century costuming. Kylie Moe, a senior in English from Utah and member of the cast, said, “It’s better than the movie and the book because you can really feel all the emotions from all the singers, especially Jo. She was cast perfectly.” The fiery and central character of “Jo March” was played by Kaylee Lindahl, a sophomore in vocal performance from Colorado. Lindahl said that while her role required her to portray a wide range of emotions, she connected with the character in many ways. “I used to be a tomboy so I had to find that inner rebellious side,” said Lindahl. Lindahl’s favorite aspect of participating in “Little Women” came from the relationship she developed with her fellow castmates. “I love all of the women in this show,” she said. “We really bonded and it was a blast to be able to perform with all of them.” Cast members said participating in “Little Women” was a positive and challenging experience. “Watching some of the solos have definitely given me goose bumps,” said Preston Squire, a junior in international cultural studies from Utah. “It’s been a blast working with everyone. It’s definitely made me want to try out for future roles.”
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Jaden McCarrey, a junior majroing in international peacebuilding from Alaska, said after attending the show, “It was entertaining and the singing was incredible.” The tight-knit cast of 24 students combined energetic songs by Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein with emotional scenes. They highlighted the personalities and individual stories of each March sister. Erica Brady, a sophomore majoring in vocal performance from Oregon, took on the role of the youngest March sister, Amy. Brady described how her biggest challenge in playing “Amy” was in becoming. “A little bit evil. Every time I had to toss [Jo’s] papers into the fire, I would leave the rehearsal feeling sick because it was so awful and I would never do anything like that,” she said. For two cast members, Little Women became a family affair. Cassie Fryhoff, a senior majoring in vocal performance from Washington, played the role of Marmee, while her husband, John, carried the awkwardly charming part of Laurie. “We met in concert choir, and ever since then we’ve loved singing together,” she said. “Being in the show together has been nice.” Cast members said participating in “Little Women” would be a lasting memory. “This show has been the best experience of my entire musical career,” continued Fryhoff. “I’ve been in a lot of musicals and this, by far, has the most powerful story. The character that I play is so difficult but so rewarding.” Brady extended the invitation for students interested in participating in BYUH’s future theatre productions. “Do it,” she said. “You can’t lose anything by auditioning, and if you get in, it’s going to be one of the most fun experiences you’ll ever have.”
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From left to right: Erica Brady, Kaylee Lindahl, Sydney McCarrey, and Sarah Christensen act in a scene from ‘Little Women’ the musical. Photo by Monique Saenz.
BYU-Hawaii students show enjoyment at the two-day dance. Photos by Emily Waddell.
2 DAYS OF DANCING and carnival fun
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he first and second BYU-Hawaii Young Single Adult stakes hosted a two-day dance and carnival from Friday to Saturday, Feb. 22-23, in the Cannon Activities Center. The highlights of the night included food, music, and a blow up “Air Bots” boxing ring of sorts, where students had the opportunity to equip themselves with a blow-up air suit before boxing their opponent. “It was sweaty and gross, but enormously worth beating my friend up in an inflatable robot suit,” said Janae Wilkey, a senior and music major from Idaho. The activity also had a blow-up bungee cord race that allowed students to race each other, while being pulled from behind. The game fea-
tured Velcro beanbags wherein one could stick to the wall of the runway, to measure which competitor ran the furthest. Benjamin Wilson, a freshman in mathematics from Toronto, shared his experience with the provided blow-up obstacle course. “The blow-up obstacle course was my favorite. I raced with my friend Amanda and one of the posts got stuck in the tunnel when I dove in, so I had to pull it out of the way. I lost. But I won when I raced with my friend Bekah because I pulled her leg back when she was going over the slide. She said I cheated, but I thought that’s just part of the game,” said Wilson. The carnival also featured a “kissing booth” that entailed a beanbag toss tic-tac-toe
game. The winner of the game got to step into the dark kissing booth to get a kiss! Luckily for them, Hershey gives great kisses. Spencer Dowd, a freshman in social work from Oregon, described the kissing booth as “ridiculously corny, totally Mormon, and very clever.” But he added, “I liked it.” Games also included a mini rubber Frisbee toss, and a plastic spoon obstacle course. To get through the obstacle course, couples were required to hold hands and balance a nut on a plastic spoon in their mouth. Couples had to work together to get over and under a set up strings, one of which was no more than a foot to the ground.
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Martin Luther King, left, and others meet with President Lyndon B. Johnson in the White House. Photo by AP
Black History Month
At Crossroads of Freedom and Equality
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ebruary is Black History Month, when we take the opportunity to remember, learn, celebrate and pay homage to African-American history, culture and heroes. According to The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black History Month has been celebrated for decades, dating back to 1926. It evolved 77 years ago. It was created by historian Carter G. Woodson, and was originally called “Negro History Week.” He designated the second week of February because of the birthdays of two important men of black history, which were Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Over the years, the Black History week quickly gained popularity and soon evolved into Black History Month. In 1976, the United States government recognized Black History Month. Then President of the United States Gerald Ford said, “Seizing the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history,” reports The Association for the Study of African American Life. “Growing up, my mom would make us do a march to the capital where we would reenact the march on Washington. Through that, and remembering them I have grown an appreciation for Black History Month and learning more about our history. It makes me have a better appreciation of all the minorities in our society and
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how we all mix together in a big melting pot to create America,” said Ashanti Bruch, a freshman in business from Boise, Idaho. Since the first Black History Week, there have been annual themes. This year’s theme is “At the Crossroads of freedom and equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.” The theme was chosen since it has been 200 years since January 1, 1863 when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. It is also the 50-year anniversary of the March on Washington. On Aug. 28, 1963, hundreds of thousands of Americans of different backgrounds came to march on the memorial of Abraham Lincoln, who was the creator of the Emancipation Proclamation. This is where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his influential, “I Have A Dream” speech. “I think black history is an important chance to take a look at our history. It is good to remember what we went through as a country and to look back at those who were heroes and the sacrifices that were made to get where we are now,” said Kylie Racker a senior studying business from Utah. “Black history brings out the meaning of the word freedom. We woudn’t know freedom if we weren’t all equal,” said Kaveinga Tukuafu, a junior studying business management from Tonga.
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“My opinion is like half-half. I am not for it, but I also understand why it’s like this. It’s because of the economic system. They want to save money and give opportunity to other students to get here. On the other hand, it’s like a disadvantage, especially for international students because some of us don’t really know English and we are still struggling with it. So we are losing time taking EIL classes and because we are not yet starting our major.”
Lynn Tsai, a senior majoring in EXS from Taiwan.
“Do you agree with the 9 semester rule?”
Teone Tahita, a freshman studying political science fom Tahiti. “No. I felt like the school is pushing students hard. I also think it depends on the major. I am an EXS major and for me, I feel it’s okay because I don’t have a lot of classes to take. But, a lot of my friends are business majors and they have to take 18 credits each semester. I was like, ‘Oh man that’s really hard.’ And then they cannot go to dance parties, like the opening social. They have to stay home and study the whole time. I feel like students need more time to study and work hard but also have time to have fun.”
Why or why not? “I can understand why they have it, so people can get through schooling fast. They’re using tithing money to help pay for people’s tuition. But I also can see why it’s kind of difficult for some students. Because, I know with biology majors, I’ve talked to some of them, and they have a lot to get done in 9 semesters. So it can be tough for them. It doesn’t really affect me, just because I had concurrent enrollment classes in high school. So I am going to be getting done in 9 semesters.”
Zach Zufelt, a junior majoring in EXS from California.
Hailey Rasmussen, a junior studying EXS from Utah.
“I feel like it’s a good motivation for people to come to school and to get done with school. But I feel like it can have a negative affect on people who are trying to do well in school but aren’t maybe as motivated as other people. It’s good that it is there in place because it is a help to the majority of people. Overall, I feel like it’s a good thing.”
- T uck e r grimshaw Photos by Kyoko Hasegawa February 28, 2013
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