February 7, 2013
Ke Alaka i Volume 102: Issue 4
THE LEADER
Pro Surfing Contest John John wins third title: 6
Mac vs. PC The debate continues: 8
Launch a YouTube Channel How to be like Bieber: 11
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TJ Hesselgesser, a sophomore in business management-finance from Washington is overwhelmed by technology. Photo by Mei Yin
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Photo of the week: Ray Lewis holds the Lambardi trophy as he celebrates the Baltimore Ravens’ Superbowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Photo by AP
Table of Contents [page 4] Visual Ar t’s DVA Xoo Opening Social
[page 8] Macs vs. PCs
[page 6] Volcom Pipe Pro Highlights
[page 11] How to star t & r un a YouTube Channel
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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NOTE WORTHY news headlines
As part of BYUH Spirit Week, come support the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they take on Point Loma in the CAC. Lady Seasiders tip off at 5 p.m. and the men at 7:30 p.m. FREE admission for BYUH students with I.D. $5 per person for everyone else. Snack bar is open. BYUH women’s softball team takes on Simon Fraser (BC) Canada as part of a double header at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. FREE admission to the softball field behind Hale 5 (the women’s dorm).
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Free movie showing of the “Blind Side” in the McKay Building Little Theater. All are invited to attend the showing at 7 p.m. Food and drink are allowed.
the week in
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“The Congressional Budget Office analysis said the government will run a $845 billion deficit this year, a modest improvement compared to last year’s $1.1 trillion shortfall but still enough red ink to require the government to borrow 24 cents of every dollar it spends.”
-The Associate Press said of the increasing budget deficit the United States faces.
“The biggest game of the year was halted for 34 minutes because of a power outage, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness and leaving TV viewers with no football and no explanation why.”
-Paul Newberry of the Associated Press reports of the power outage that halted Super Bowl XLVII, delaying the Baltimore Ravens’ 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
Aloha Cookie and Cupcake Company sells a variety of sweets at the BYUH Farmer’s Market. Photo by Kyoko Hasegawa
Cupcakes make debut at the Farmer’s Market A new sweet treat is for sale at the BYU-Hawaii Farmer’s Market from the Aloha Cookie and Cupcake Company. Debra Turin is selling her colorful and flavorful cupcakes. Turin used to have a candy store back in Arizona. Inspired by this experience, Turin and her friend Carla Stroud Creekmore created their baking business and set foot in BYUH Farmer’s Market with their cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and shortbread. “We choose to associate with BYUHawaii’s Farmer’s Market because we love the spirit of the university here,” said Turin. “Cookies and cupcakes are synonymous. I think of home, good feeling, and comfort food. No one sits down and says, ‘I think I’ll eat a whole cake.’ But if you say, ‘Here’s a really good cupcake no one can resist.’ Besides, there’s nothing more rewarding for me than to watch students or anyone take a bite of my cupcake and look like they’ve just had the best thing on earth.” Baking with only local and fresh ingredients is the secret of their products, said Turin. “We use only the best. Real butter but not lard for our cookies and frosting. And of course, there’s always a secret ingredient which will remain a secret. But the best word to describe it is to love what you do.”
Turin wants BYUH students to know she also takes special orders besides cupcakes and cookies. “We do wedding, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and bridal shower cakes. For specialty cakes and cookies, we meet with our clients and have a tasting beforehand.” Vatau Bridges, a BYUH Security office employee and alumnus, bought four red velvet and cream cheese cupcakes to share with her friends. “Cupcakes are my secret to being slim and skinny,” said Bridges with a laugh. After taking the first bite of her cupcake, Bridges described the taste. “It is breathtaking. It is very moist. I can taste the butter and it is good stuff. It is so delicious. I’ll certainly come back and buy more,” said Bridges. Vincent Hew, a mathematics junior from Malaysia, ordered a Valentine’s Day special for his girlfriend, Joei Wong, a math sophomore from Malaysia. Hew also brought six cupcakes in different flavors. “They [cupcakes] just look so delicious,” he said. Hew described the cupcake. “It is very soft and creamy. It just tastes very good and better than normal dessert. It is totally worth buying.” He continued, “It is sweet but in a level that even guys would enjoy.” -Clove r Che ng February 7, 2013
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The DVA XOO Art club starts ‘zoo’ of creativity
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alents were exhibited at the Visual Arts Department Xoo’s opening social. The DVA Xoo is unlike any club on campus. “We are all animals and we all have different stripes and shapes and colors. We just want to show our culture and our culture is our art style,” said Adam Eastburn, the vice president of the art club and a sophomore from California. The zoo concept came from the mind of DVA Xoo President RJ Gualberto, a junior majoring in painting from the Philippines. “At first it was a society. We wanted it to be a community, but then the professors made fun of it. It’s too formal. We are not going to wear ties and talk about Da Vinci. We wanted something easy to remember. I wanted to get rid of the word club. So we came up with the word zoo. The professors liked it. So why not? It deviates from the norm,” said Gualberto. “We thought club was cool, but zoo sounds a little bit more up our alley. It’s a multicultural jungle. It’s to help us share ideas and skills and to create art projects, and to learn from one another. It’s for art majors and non-art majors, people who like art and people who want to do art. It’s kind of a big deal,” said Eastburn. The club’s creation coincided with 4
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the New Visual Arts Department. “I think [the reason] why we started the club is we wanted to have more of a presence. We have had three new professors come in the last four years. Everything is getting a lot better. We wanted to show people that there is art on campus…. We called it a zoo because it’s a place where you have fun and [can] relax. You don’t have to be in a certain ethnicity or be from a certain country. With everyone together, that’s where you really get diversity. Everyone, every culture does art,” said Rae Robinson, a junior and painting major from Utah. The social was designed to provide students an opportunity to cultivate their creativity. The theme was a play on words, entitled, “If You Could Hie to Collab.” Collab stands for collaboration. The event promised announcements, food, films, beasts, and collaborative painting. Students enjoyed eating fresh pancakes, watching art movies, and creating art. The club’s logo was on the wall for all to draw on as well as a large white canvas for all to paint on. According to finance major and sophomore Toby Redd from Washington, the Xoo kept its promise. “I showed up and I liked how the lighting defined artsy. My favorite part was how everyone could draw
Top left: DVA Xoo’s presidency poses in front of Xoo’s logo. Photo courtesy of Adam Eastburn. Top right: Students add their own style to the DVA logo. Photos by Emily Waddell
whatever they wanted. The kind of art I do enjoy is random doodles and collaborations. A lot of the style was graffiti artwork. I thought it was super chill. It had pancakes and good music.” “We didn’t want it to be like any other socials. We had like 60 people coming in and out. It was different, but I think it turned out [good] because everyone was able to express themselves by drawing on the DVA symbols on the wall. People could talk and do art. It had low mood lighting because we wanted to brew talent. It set the stage for something different. It was a zoo,” said Eastburn. A video was made to record the event and is available to view on the DVA Xoo Facebook at www.facebook.com/dvaxoo. -Martin Miliu s
Smart vs. Simple: The Pros and Cons of Smart Phones
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ith a smart phone in the palm of your hands, you are connected to the world. “I like smart phones because they make it easier for you to multi-task, text without making any noise, and to connect to the rest of the world [through the Internet] in seconds,” said Sabine Usterud, a sophomore studying art education from Stockholm, Sweden. As you slide a finger across the screen, you are able to get updates on local and world news within seconds of it happening. It also makes connecting with people all around the world easy. It seems like they are right there as you use applications such as FaceTime, Snap Chat, and Skype. “I love my iPhone. It goes everywhere with me. I especially enjoy Snap Chatting everyone I know. It helps me stay connected with my busy life on the go. It helps people see my activities and my different faces through the day. You can always find me Snap Chatting,” said Chanel Barnes, a sophomore in English from Cedar, Utah. Traveling the world has become simpler with a smart phone. There are applications that make booking your trip easier and portable. There are also translating applications and GPS systems that will get you around and will help in understanding signs and phrases while you are in a foreign country. The possibilities of applications are endless. There are even diet plans and workout features that can help smart phone owners get healthier by having a nutritionist and personal trainer right there in your pocket. The access to knowledge is always there. You can get books and information with ease. In an LDS community, it is beneficial for people to reduce their scripture set, lesson manuals, and conference talks into one single pocket-sized device. “I enjoy using my smart phones for all kinds of things. It is fun to look up workouts. I also like to use it to talk to my friends and family. They are so convenient. It would be hard to live without them,” said Allison Smilanich, a junior studying business from Provo, Utah. -L isa Tut t le
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martphones do more than call and text. They create a virtual world that traps people in a web of media. “I am constantly on my phone. I have almost every app on my phone and I do everything [with it], from paying bills to buying books, and keeping in touch with friends,” said Concordia Lo, a junior and biochemistry major from Vancouver, Canada. With all their features and personalized apps, some students said their phone has become an extension of their body. “I feel like I am missing a limb when I am without my phone and when I happen to forget my phone, or it dies on me, I feel anxious like if the whole world is trying to get a hold of me,” Lo said. “Smart phones can control your life and people can even develop some sort of emotional relationship with an electronic device,” she added. According to CNN, 42 percent of mobile users use their smartphones for entertainment when they are bored. Christopher Lynn, an anthropology professor at the University of Alabama, described how smartphones provide a stimulant of games, music and videos. Lynn said people have become “super stimulated” and experience boredom more often. When people do not have the stimulation that comes from their smartphone, they “don’t know what to do…[they] aren’t used to having down time [and] it results in anxiety,” says Lynn in a CNN report. With all their apps and features, smartphones become both a distraction and a financial burden. “It seems as though a lot of times you are on Facebook more than reality, and the bill for a smart phone is really expensive to just be on Facebook half the time. I heard if you talk on your phone too much, the radiation from the signals can be cancerous,” said Karlyn Jensen, a biology major from Seattle, Wash. “Many use their smart phones in place of actually socializing with other people and they become a big distraction while studying or doing anything in general. People start checking their smartphones apps constantly and turn their smart phones into their life. Instead of making your life easier it just complicates it,” said Gentry Bailey, an education major from Big Island, Hawaii. Karsten Griffin, a junior in biochemistry from California, also described the social effects of smartphones. “There is less human interaction, at least, less face-to-face versus real human interaction and you develop a reliance on the phone and you start forgetting how to do things on your own,” she said. -J e nnife r He rre ra
Photo by Michael Gulden
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Florence wins third title
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hird times a charm for professional surfer John John Florence, who won his third Volcom Pipe Pro surf competition. The contest took place over three days in which some of the world’s best surfers pushed each other into barrels at the famous surf spot, Pipe Line. The 124 surfers were eliminated down to the final four, which were John John Florence, Chris Ward, Josh Kerr, and Olamana Eleogram. Ward who was 2nd behind Florence and the only other surfer to beat him in an earlier round of the contest, “I’m not sure what it’d take to beat him…It does take a lot of skill… he’s a phenomenal surfer. I’ve been watching him surf since he was 8 years old. He deserves the win. But I was happy to get tubed and get this far,” reports Surfline. The scores were close. All four of the surfers came within less than a threepoint range leaving just a point between each surfer. After Florence’s win, he said, “Yesterday was the best day I’ve seen at Pipe all year. Maybe it was because there were only four guys out, but I had a lot of fun in my heat. Today was a lot smaller and peaky. It was definitely more of a battle.” Florence took home the $20,000 prize followed by Ward getting a $10,000, Kerr getting $6,500 and Eleogram getting $4,440, reports Transworld Surf Magazine.
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SPIRIT WEEK
11 MONDAY Wear Seasider Red (treats at Aloha Cntr, Game Cntr)
5p, 7:30p Basketball $5/Family
a threepeat at pipe. What a stallion. What a stallion,” said Dallas Porter, a senior and business major with an emphasis in supply chain management from Huntington Beach, Calif. Jon Hooke, a sophomore and business major from Ventura Calif., said while throwing his hands in the air, “Watching the Pipe Pro had almost the same affect on me as eating a Del Taco grilled chicken burrito. It was amazing.”
12 TUESDAY Founder’s Day: Wear Business/ Church (treats at Office of Honor, ID Desk, Career Services, Seasider, Game Cntr)
12a-2p, 6-9p Stop & Serve 11:50a-12:20p Spirit Event after Dev
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13 WEDNESDAY Wear Culture (treats at Alumni Office)
11-2 Stop & Serve 1,3p Softball 9p SAC Event in Mall
14 THURSDAY Wear Traffic Light Colors (Red/Yel/Gr) (treats at BYUHSA)
11-2 Stop & Serve 4:15 & 6:15 Tailgate
5p, 7:30p Homecoming BBall Games
I’m stoked on Florence getting a threepeat at pipe. What a stallion. What a stallion.
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BYU-Hawaii students attended the competition and were thrilled with the results. “The heat with John John, J.O.B. [Jamie O’Brien], Bruce [Irons] and Reef was like watching the highlight reel to a surf flick. It’s the kind of stuff that inspires video games. John John Throwing Airs into the flats at backdoor made my pupils freak out and only Jamie would hit a pipe switch in the contest. I’m stoked on Florence getting
-Dallas Porter
Pro surfers pull into massive barrels at the Volcom Pipe Pro. Photos by Matt McDonald
15 FRIDAY Wear Aloha (treats at Aloha Cntr)
Farmer’s Market 7:30p Performance Series Concert (Due West)
16 SATURDAY 8:30 Cocoa Rice 9a Flag Raising 9:30a Service Event
9p Fun Dance/Cake 9p Game Cntr Special
February 7, 2013
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PC vs. M C
Students at BYU-Hawaii have joined the great Mac vs. PC debate. Facing off in areas such as design, software, and price, students explained their personal preferences when it comes to buying and owing computers. Kyle Nielson, a sophomore majoring in Biology from California, said, “I enjoy the freedom that I have with a PC. The freedom to tamper with the operating system as I please.” PC users were quick to defend their computers when asked about its functionality. “What most people don’t know is that PCs have the same capabilities as Macs, but people just don’t know how to use them. Macs can get viruses too,” said Emanuel Holland, a freshman majoring in biology from Millilani, Hawaii. “Macs are overrated and expensive,” said India Coley, a junior in international cultural studies from Maryland. USA Today’s Kim Komando, in his article entitled, “Macs vs. Pcs: How they Stack Up,” said PC’s may be a better bang for your buck. “PC’s win out when comparing the price; most books can be purchased for around $500,” said Komando. Komando re-iterated the capabilities of the software of PC computers. “The productivity suite for Windows is just as functional as the Mac version,” said Komando. Students who preferred using Macbooks were involved in photography, video production, and music production. Donald Winter, a junior majoring in business management finance from California, ex-
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plained why Macs were his personal preference. “I like the OS on the Mac. It is more user friendly, and frankly, Windows never made sense to me.” Tiffany Smith, a freshman majoring in exercise and sports science from Redondo Beach, Calif., said, “Macs have a light-up keyboard, which is nice at night because I don’t have to worry about waking up my roommate. I like that it has a trackpad where I can go back and forth between Internet browsers and applications.” Komando’s article explained Apple’s mastery of detail. The inclusion of trackpads on Macbooks is a big factor in choosing Macs over PCs, as most PC users have learned to pack a mouse. Students have made the transition from PCs to Macs when entering the university. Toby Redd, a junior in finance from Washington, explained how his loss of interest in video games led to the switch from a PC to a Mac. “I used to have a PC. I knew the in’s and out’s of Windows and I put in custom hardware. But when I came to college, I got a Macbook, and now, I use it for the Internet instead of gaming,” Redd said. Chris Pineda, a sophomore majoring in ICS from Utah, covered the middle ground of the debate when he explained how both he and his wife own one of each. “I like Macs, but I have PC,” said Pineda.
Donnie Winter and Allie Gardiner argue about which is a better computer, PC or Mac. Photo by Mei Yin
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Farewell ans say
‘30 Rock’ & ‘The Office’ close up shop
Award-winning TV shows, “30 Rock” and “The Office,” end this season with their final episodes airing on the NBC network. “‘The Office’ changed my life. I am going to miss ‘The Office,’ but I can’t wait to see how the directors will unravel the story,” said Tyler Kellis, a freshman from Arizona majoring in biochemistry. Both shows have won Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series. The show “30 Rock” won in 2007 and 2009, while ‘The Office’ won in 2006, reports TV Guide. Critics and fans have praised the shows for their corky characters and witty lines. “Both ‘The Office’ and the ‘30 Rock’ revolutionized humor for me, and I don’t think I’ll be able to watch the final episodes for a while because I don’t want them to end,” said Abi Brammer, a senior studying English from New York. Rachel Romney, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies from Arizona, said, “‘30 Rock’ is one of those programs I could never get sick of. The writing and delivery of lines throughout the show is brilliant and the majority of the characters are completely outrageous. It’s nearly impossible to pick a favorite character, but I find Liz Lemon’s love of food and lack of enthusiasm for working out all too relatable. I’ll never recover from Kenneth’s donkey voice. It’s too good.” The show, “30 Rock” finished [on Jan. 31] with “all the characters on a high note. It served as a reminder: ‘30 Rock’ wasn’t just a brilliant comedy series. It also forged a comic
Above: The cast of “30 Rock” completed its final episode Jan. 31. Below: “The Office” cast will not return to work following its 200th episode that airs this year. Photos by AP
language all its own,” says CBS news. Alec Baldwin, who won an Emmy during his time on the show, tweeted last Sunday, “What a nice note for 30 Rock to end on.” With its 200th episode coming up, fans feel the show, “The Office” has run its course. “Some of my favorite episodes and plot lines involved Jim and Pam before they got married and Michael Scott. Once Jim and Pam got married and Michael Scott left, sadly, it all started going downhill,” said Alice Pollock, a sophomore from Washington. Whitney Wallace, an undeclared sophomore from Arizona, said, “I relate the most to Pam because I want to marry Jim, but Michael Scott is my favorite. What’s not to fall in love with? I’ll miss it more than you’ll ever know. Every semester I rehash the entire series. I actually laugh out loud when I’m watching. There’s a character that can relate to anyone be-
cause there’s such different personalities. Dwight is so devoted and doesn’t care what other people think. I’m obsessed with Jim.” Greg Daniels, the executive producer for “The Office,” encouraged fans to continue watching the show until the finale. There have been hopes and rumors that original lead character Steve Carell will reprise his role as Michael Scott, but in a recent interview, Daniels says that would not be the case. “Carell believed that his goodbye episode, season seven’s ‘Goodbye Michael,’ was a fitting end to his character arc. The finale, Daniels continued, will act as the ‘goodbye that the rest of the show gets to have,’” reports TV Guide. Fans wishing to honor “30 Rock’s” finale can purchase Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand new flavor, “Liz Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt,” which will be available this spring. -aLEC BARNEY
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Too Connected
In a Virtual World
Technology distracts students from reality
While connecting students to their friends and family in the virtual world, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are disconnecting students from the real world. Rani Anandan, a senior and international cultural studies major from American Samoa said she sometimes feels social media sites like Facebook, can make comunication easier even with people she doesn’t know well. But she also thinks it makes people less inclined to reach out and make friends in everyday life. “It sometimes feels like people have more confidence in their online persona than in real life. Our identities these days are just so closely linked with technology, and the line between what is real and what is virtual is constantly being blurred with all of these technological advancements,” said Anandan. Another student, McKae Joyner, a senior and ICS major from Washington, agreed with Anandan. “As great as being connected is, I think technology somewhat hinders our communication with those around us. We are on our devices so much that we sometimes miss out on real life in the moment,” Joyner said. The everyday use of technology can also affect our concentration on other important aspects of our lives. “Technology can be very distracting when it comes to doing school assignments, so I limit my time on the computer and try to avoid nonessential social media sites like Twitter,” said Brandon Johnson, a junior and business management major from New Jersey. Johnson, a newly baptized member of the LDS faith, is also weary of the effects technology has on his budding testimony. “Since technology is a tool, it can also be used as a tool of Satan in drawing us away from spiritual things, such as people choosing to be on their cell phones during church and not opening up room for the spirit during that sacred church time,” said Johnson. For some plugged in students at BYUH, their digital presence proves an asset towards future career paths in cultivating a professional network. “Being a musician, I also see the great potential people have in using the Internet to promote themselves and get noticed,” Johnson said, referencing to artist Justin Beiber’s YouTube success. “The Internet allows us to promote ourselves in a variety of different formats and is a great tool for marketing. Technology can be used for good or for bad,” said Johnson.
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“Technology can be very distracting when it comes to doing school assignments, so I limit my time on the computer and try to avoid nonessential social media sites like Twitter.” -Brandon Johnson
Learn from the Best: Top 3 Most Subscribed Youtube Channels
How to Start and Run a YouTube Channel Creating your own YouTube channel of original content can assist in securing career longevity and an international fanbase. Here are some tips to get you
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SMOSH is the most subscribed channel on Youtube, created by comedians and best friends Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox “When we first started making videos, I didn’t know anything about video and we just started doing it and learning as we go,” said Anthony Padilla in an interview with Fox News. Padilla also explained how running multiple YouTube cccounts and selling merchandise is key.
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Use your natural gifts and talents:
You will easily connect with people if you’re genuine. Find what you’re good at, whether it be guitar tutorials, make-up and hair how-to’s, short film sketches, music videos, singing covers of popular songs, or choreographing dances. Quality & Quantity:
Full time Youtubers post videos weekly and sometimes biweekly to help to keep a steady audience. Remember, quality is equally as important as quantity. Shoot in HD video:
Use a camera that has HD video capabilities, and ensure that your editing software allows you to import and export videos at their highest quality. Affordable and compact camera options include the Flip Cam and the Kodak Playtouch. DSLR cameras are the most dynamic option, featuring a wide range of video capabilities. Speak Up and Listen Back:
Sound quality can make or break a video. Use a video mic to sync your audio with your video in editing later. Ensure that your sound is working properly before you begin filming. Social Networking:
Ray William Johnson takes the number two spot on the most subscribed charts, ranting and raving in his short biweekly video commentaries. According to an article by Emily Glazer of the Wall Street Journal, RWJ makes over $1 million a year.
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Hawaii’s own comedian Ryan Higa holds the spot for the third most subscribed Youtube channel with over 6.7 million subscribers. “In my mind, when I first joined, it was just to share videos,” said Higa in an interview with channel APA.com. Being from Hawaii, Higa proved to the naysayers in his hometown of Hilo that anything is possible. He has now directed and starred in three independently produced films and has a loyal international following that allows him to live out his dreams.
All social networks are connected. Establish a strong presence online through Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram. Give your subscribers and viewers ways to personally connect with you. You’ll gain loyal followers by responding back to your followers on all of your social networks. Monetize your channel:
If you have enough original content, YouTube has partnership opportunities that alFebruary 7, 2013 low for customization on your channel as well as monetization of your videos through Google or other companies. This allows you to make money through external advertising. Follow Trends and Tag your Videos:
Most videos that go viral are the result of the right content released at the right time. But you can increase your chances of views by tagging it with whatever is current and trending. Throwing in the name of Justin Bieber’s latest song in your tags can never hurt.
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Kula Manu Leaving a lasting legacy
tudents look to win cash prizes up S to $100 for submissions to the “Kula Manu,” BYU-Hawaii’s literary journal.
The submitted work goes through a rigorous judging process to award the best work. Walhood explained, “The winners for Established in 1962, the “Kula the written submission are read by the editors Manu” provides a lasting legacy for writers, of the journal and the best entries are sent to poets, artists and photographers. “It’s the the English Department teachers for them to only academic journal we have on campus. choose a winner. The journal editors choose It’s a wonderful outlet for students to use the art and photography winners.” creatively,” said Natasha Bernal, a senior Joseph Plicka, an English professor majoring in English from Hawaii and the and “Kula Manu” advisor, said, “What makes editor-in-chief of the “Kula Manu.” it unique is that it is ours. It seeks out the Students have the opportunity to best and the beautiful from our students, submit their work via email to the “Kula faculty, staff, and neighbors and preserves it Manu” for a chance to win cash money. from year to year.” Bernal also said, “StuWhen asked about what can be submitted, dents work actually goes into print. You can Alyssa Walhood, a co-Editor-in Chief and say you competed and you got in.” a junior from Oregon majoring in intercul “I love that the journal is produced tural studies, said, “Poetry, essay, fiction/ by BYUH students. It is a tangible marker short stories, photography and art” can all be of their innovation, passion, and creative submitted. intelligence,” said Plicka, when asked about Walhood further explained the cash what his favorite thing is in “Kula Manu.” prizes. “The cash prizes are $100 for first Plicka summed up the Kula Manu and said, place in all five categories and second place “In it’s own humble way, Kula Manu is a bit gets $50. Booya,” she said. of the glue that holds us together as a school
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The Kula Manu literary journal is published annually with cash prizes for student submissions. Photos by Mei Yin
and a community.”
You can email :
kulamanu2013@gmail.com
to submit your work for a chance to win. Find out more by visiting the Kula Manu on Facebook or by checking the flyers on campus. - Tu cke r Grimshaw
Skype brings people together Students maintain relationships through Skype
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kype is helping BYU-Hawaii students stay connected across time and space with friends, family, and business partners around the world. David Stephan, a communication senior from California, said Skype saved his relationship with his girlfriend, Rebecca, and later on led to their marriage. “In the [past] Fall Semester, I went all the way to Spain to study Spanish. I was not able to use the phone that she was previously emailing or texting to. It is not an international phone and so communication between the two of us became a little more scarce,” said Stephan. Fortunately, Stephan said he found a place close to his residence that provided WiFi. “I could open up Skype and see her even though we were on exact opposite sides of the planet. As I was in Madrid and she was in Laie for school, we realized that geographically, we were about as far away from each other as two people on earth could be.” Stephan said, “If it weren’t for our Skype time together, we could have lost touch or gotten frustrated with our lack of meaningful communication.” He continued, “For us, Skype eliminated the space and synchronized the time that separated us and eventually led to her surprising me in Madrid and later our engagement and marriage.” Ben Howells, a communication senior from England, said Skype allows him to communicate with his coworkers worldwide freely and conveniently. “I don’t think without a tool like Skype, we could [run] a business from Hawaii,” he said. Howells is also the founder and CEO of the Akin Clothing, a non-profit organization that sponsors children in third
world countries by providing school uniforms. “Akin clothing is an international business,” said Howells. “We do a lot of selling online, outsource work, and distribution. We do a lot of Skyping with our employees and team leaders in the United Kingdom, Utah, and Texas with different suppliers, especially donors. Skype is free and I can Skype to Africa, America, and Europe with instant access.” Though she lives far from her family, Jamie Chu, a TOEFL sophomore from Hong Kong, said she feels mentally close to them because of Skype. “When I was home in Hong Kong, I seldom talk to my dad. In Chinese culture, a father doesn’t talk much to the children. But instead, he shows his love by action, like giving food,” said Chu. “Now I am in Hawaii, a place far away from home. I guess my dad feels more comfortable to talk to me. Sometimes I tell him I love him, and he will tell me he loves me back. It is very weird in Chinese culture, but it feels good,” Chu said. She continued, “I give credit to Skype. I guess because I don’t see my parents that often now, so I treasure the time we have together on Skype. And I bet they feel the same way.”
Ari Nakamura, a senior in biology from Japan skypes with Brian Rae, a senior studying Biology. Photos by Kyoko Hasegawa
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“Siri” was all the rage when it hit the world market in 2011, but it has proved to be more fancy than functional among BYU-Hawaii students. Seven out of the 10 BYUH students interviewed said they don’t use Siri because they either don’t have an iPhone or they don’t find it beneficial. According to Apple, “Siri is the intelligent personal assistant that helps you get things done by asking.” In an article entitled “Snide, sassy Siri has plenty to say,” found on CNN, Siri users find unique ways to use the tool. “For iPhone owners presented with the sci-fi dream of a computer that talks back in a robotic female voice, the temptation to test the app’s more random -- and existential -- sides has been pretty overwhelming, too.” The three students who use Siri said they never asked Siri comical questions. Although, Lisa Thompson, a senior from Texas majoring in English, said, “Occasionally, my Dad calls and shares what he asks Siri, ’Are you my friend?’ and Siri responds and says that ‘I can’t provide an answer for that.’” “When I say I’m hungry, restaurants pop up,” said Emily Smithson, a senior majoring in history from California. Smithson continued, “The other day a car drove by me and splashed my phone. I could still use Siri even when my screen blacked out.” Other students want to use the feature, but can’t because of the poor voice recognition. “It’s very convenient, but a lot of times it does not recognize my voice,” said Rachel Raynor, a senior in exercise science from California. Raynor also said she uses Siri, “when I want to find a restaurant, directions, and research projects.” All three recognized the usefulness for directions, but Thompson said, “I don’t see the point of using it when there are multiple people in the car” and “it’s difficult to use with Hawaiian names.” Apple states “You can ask Siri to make a call, find a business and get directions, schedule reminders and meetings, search the web, and more. You can even ask Siri “What can you do for me?”
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Students, staff share favorite smartphone applications Pinterest is a social media app where you can gather things that interest you and pin them onto a wall to share with others. “[Pinterest] is the combination of all the most brilliant ideas all in one spot. Whoever thought of it is brilliant. You can take all the ideas that you like onto one spot and go through it later and remember why you liked it,” said Leilani Fowlke, a junior majoring in marine biology from Wyoming. DaBus is an app that tracks the island-wide bus transportation system. DaBus is perfect for those traveling to and from town from campus and a must download app for BYUH students. “There’s a GPS on the bus, so you can actually get precise times when the bus is going to show up, which is nicer than before because you’d show up when it’s supposed to be there and it’d be an hour late. It’s accurate by about five minutes,” said Daniel Graves, a junior majoring in English from Murray, Snapchat is an app where you can send a picture of yourself to your friends (who have also downloaded the app as well) for a brief moment of time. The pictures are then deleted. “It makes taking ‘selfies’ in public acceptable,” said Robyn Perez, a freshman majoring in EXS from Memphis, Tenn. “You can send random, embarrassing stuff to your friends. But they can’t keep it and if they take a screen shot, [the app] tells you.”
Shazam is a song identifying app. You can search for songs that you hear and like instantly. “It’s like SoundHound, [where] you can record a song on the radio,” said English Professor Joseph Plicka. “But be careful using it in the car. I’m not going to endorse this app without the provisional warning.” Graffiti is an app that allows you to write out your text and send them. “I can actually write to text,” said Bookstore Manager Kenway Kua. “[I recommend this] for all those who cannot text…. I like it because you can freely write. Graffiti would probably be my favorite.” Nestle Mom’s Club pregnancy app is perfect for those expecting. “[Nestle Mom’s Club pregnancy app] shows how many weeks you are, that kind of thing that you have to pay attention to and about the baby and how it is developing. I think it’s a really good app,” said Jamie Pon, an alumnus from Hong Kong. WeChat is an app where you can speak text and send the text to your friends. “You can tap the words, and talk, ‘hello, hello, hello’ and send,” said Yuanyu “Coco” Xia, a freshman majoring in accounting from China. - dylan-sage wilcox Photos of students and staff by Mei Yin
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