January 19, 2012

January 19, 2012

Ke Alaka i Volume 99: Issue 1

THE LEADER

New Students Tips for BYU-Hawaii students 4

Broadway Cabaret

Audience applauds performance 8

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Members of the Broadway Cabaret are all smiles during their performance. Photo courtesy of Ka’anoi Cabrinha

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Night in the CAC will 20 Reggae feature “Natural Vibrations.” Ticket prices: $10 for general, $5 for BYUH Students with ID, $8 for Faculty/Staff/Military/Seniors and Missionaries. The concert is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

NOTE WORTHY news headlines

TVA residents will be having a

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21 Chinese New Year Celebration/Pot

Luck at the Stake Center Cultural Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. It is the Year of the Dragon this year.

People born under the Dragon are passionate, brave and self-assured.

Dragons are known to be generous with their resources and in general are blessed with good fortune.

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New Year is on Jan. 23.

23 Chinese The year 2012 is the year of the Dragon.

the week in

QUOTES

“ We c an always seek f o r be t t e r a nd b est as students o f B YU - H a wa i i .”

-BYU HSA Vice Preside n t Ch a k Wong said in his devo t ion a l a d dress on Jan. 17.

“ Ea c h person here is ne e d e d .

None o f us are here by ch a n ce.”

-BYU HSA Vice Preside n t M a n dy L eu l u ai said in her devo t ion a l a d dress on Jan. 17. “ S a l vations is not jus t a bou t you . I t i s a bout ever yone” -BYU HSA President Ch a s e Ca rls t o n sa i d i n his devotional a d d res s o n Ja n. 1 7. “ Ta l k about Jaws! T hi s is t he re a l dea l r ight here!”

-Addi son Toki, a f ishe rm a n fro m t he West side of Oahu, rem a rke d a b ou t a Great White s ha rk h e spot ted 5 miles from t h e coa s t .

T he v i d eo of the shark h a s a lrea dy got ten over 36,000 hit s o n yo u t u be.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney listens as South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley introduces him before a campaign event, Friday, Jan. 6, in Conway, S.C.. Photo curtesy of AP

Presidential primaries marked by uncertainty The likelihood of Mitt Romney winning the Republican nomination is still not locked up.

After an apparent win in the Iowa caucuses earlier this month, further analysis of the votes showed Romney lost overall. However, he went on to gain a win in New Hampshire on Jan. 10.

Romney’s opponents are doing everything within their power to prevent Romney from gaining the momentum he needs to carry the other competitions. Rick Santorum, who won Iowa by only 34 votes but with eight precincts results lost that will never be counted, has been trying to present himself as the more conservative alternative to the former Massachusetts governor. This served him well in Iowa but caused a poor performance in New Hampshire.

Still, Santorum and his fellow candidate Newt Gingrich, are looking towards South Carolina’s competition on Jan. 21 to emphasize their conservative edge in the race.

Rick Perry has dropped out of the race and has endorsed Gingrich. The hope is South

Carolina, known for being evangelical and predominantly conservative, will shy away from the more moderate Romney.

Travis Kneisly, from South Carolina who graduated from BYUH last semester, shared some insight on the voters of his home state. “The thing about the people in South Carolina is that they are very conservative Christians.” He said this could be a difficulty for the more moderate LDS candidate Romney. He said he is leaning towards Romney because of his private sector experience.

Obama has seen tentatively increasing poll numbers, likely the result of a slowly improving economy. With last month’s unemployment numbers showing a modestly improving jobless rate, the idea of an economic recovery seems to be within reach. A lower unemployment rate would likely mean higher opinions of the current administration in a general election setting.

Still, uncertainty remains a consistent attribute of this campaign season.

- C AME RON KoBE R January 19, 2011

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All About U!

TIPS, TRIVIA & OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS Starting off on the right foot

classes rather than using sources like ratemyprofessor.com. “My goals are to work hard and learn a lot in my classes and to keep on top of he start of a new semester can be refreshing to many students at my assignments.”

BYU-Hawaii as they once again get a chance to start school with Kathryn Lawton, a senior majoring in TESOL education a clean slate. Students have resolved to do things differently in order from Washington, talked about organization as her key. “I used to to have a successful semester. During the December commencement, have hours of study time, but I’ve organized those hours into which student speaker Marcus Lobendahn talked about students looking classes I have that day and which days I have more time for harder for an “easy A” when looking for classes, and urged his classes. My goal is to get A’s on all of my tests this fellow graduates to avoid taking the easy route in life. semester.”

Though those students have graduated, current There are resources the campus provides for stustudents can take this advice literally. Hailey Rasmusdents to become successful in their studies. The library sen, a sophomore from Utah majoring in business, provides textbooks to rent for a couple hours at a time, shared her secret to academic success despite her as well as study rooms for groups to gather and discuss class challenging classes. “I do a lot of scheduling and material. There are also computers available in the GCB (math make To-Do lists. I got a planner this semester and it lab), Aloha Center, McKay Building (Reading and Writing Center, helps me get stuff done a lot faster. It makes me feel good to see all Language Lab), and the Hales and TVA. Many professors (and tutors) the stuff I’ve accomplished.” Rasmussen also talked about how she said students don’t utilize office hours as much as they can. can better focus on campus. “I go to the library a lot to study.”

“People should take a look at the library. There are good

When it comes to gauging how difficult a class is going to resources like their database and books,” Lawton said. be, Adam Pruitt, a junior in education from Washington, said since he lives on such a small campus, he talks to other students about

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Local internships help students gain experience

continued, saying, “It’s almost like an extra class, but off-campus.”

Local internships are available in occupations involving places such as high schools, hospitals, hotels, and non-profit organizations, and are available for all majors.

Before graduation is possible, some majors Jodi Chowen, director of the Career Center, require students to perform an internship said, “Across the board, yes, there are internrelated to their major. BYU-Hawaii encourages students to return to their home country ships on the island for every major. There is to perform these internships, however this is accounting in Honolulu, pre-medical students go to Kahuku Hospital, political science not always possible. majors can work in the governor’s office, and

William Numanga, program Aloha Surf Guide is looking for graphic arts manager of the Career Center, said, “Local and anything that is involved in the publicainternships are usually for those who are unable to go home either for lack of contacts tion of a magazine.”

Benefits of a local internship inor a lack of options. The options here, with clude familiarity with the environment, less the island industries, are good though.” He 4

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expenses, and students can continue school while doing their internship.

Sarahli Neri, a senior in marketing from Phoenix, who recently finished an internship at Starwood Hotel in Waikiki, performed her internship while also taking a heavy school schedule.

“It was a good experience,” Neri said. “It wasn’t quite a part of my major, but a good experience. It was hard balancing an 18 credit schedule and the internship, but it was worth it.”

There are cons to performing local internships—if your degree is mostly applicable to jobs on the mainland, or in Asia, it makes it harder for students to get the same amount of exposure.

- C AMRON STOCKFORD

Working Hard for the Money S

tudents often look for jobs in order to help pay for their schooling, bills, and other things. In many places, jobs are scarce, especially in such a downward economy.

However, BYU-Hawaii is able to offer jobs to any students who want work.

There are enough jobs between campus and the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the local community for every student that wants a job. David Dooley, program manager at the Career Center, said, “International students can get jobs just as easily as local or mainland students.”

In order to get a job at the PCC, students must visit the PCC window in the Lorenzo Snow Building, which shows a list of all available jobs. Students then fill out an application, and then are contacted about interviews. Once hired, students go through orienta-

tion at BYU-Hawaii, then orientation at the PCC, and finally training before jobs are performed full on.

In order to get a job on-campus, students must submit a basic student resume, which must be approved by the career center, then log into the Y-Careers Website that shows the list of all available jobs on campus.

Departments then handle the interview and hiring process, as well as orientation and training before employment begins.

“I love having a job, because I get money that I don’t have to ask my parents for.”

The Career Center employees offers advice for on and off-campus employment.

Photo by Conor Riley.

It pays the bills, and allows me to do things I want to do.”

BYU-Hawaii restricts students working on-campus and at the PCC to 19 hours a week, but students wishing to work more -Harmony Laufou hours can get a job at other places throughout the community or around the island.

This is to allow more students to work, and Harmony Laufou, a sophomore from Maui majoring in psychology, who to focus on their schooling, which can be hard to balance at times. “For me, balancing works as a waitress at the Ali’i Luau isn’t too bad,” Laufou said. “In high school I at the PCC, said, “I love having a job, because I get money that I had tons of extra-curricular activities, and I’m don’t have to ask my parents for. used to it.”

- C AM RON STOCKFORD

GET EMPLOYED •For information on campus employment visit: https://byuh-csm. symplicity.com/students/ or visit the Career Center on campus next to the cafeteria.

•For information on employment at the Polynesian Cultural Center visit the PCC window outside on the first floor of the Lorenzo Snow Building.

•Look for the Career Center bulletin in your e-mail which delivers updates on employment opportunities.

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or many college students, college is the first time living away from home and taking care of finances. Students find that living on their own is not cheap, especially with school. Fortunately, all church school campuses are partially subsidized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU-Hawaii is given 75 percent of every students’ fees by the church, BYU-Idaho is given around 60 percent and BYU is given about 70 percent per student.

Steve Tueller, the budget director at BYU-Hawaii, said, “There are a lot of factors such as how much each school can fund through donations, what services are offered, how efficient the individual schools are, and so on. For example, when President Wheelwright first arrived, the Church was subsidizing 82 percent per student. The fact that we are now at 75 percent does not mean the students are getting less from the university, but because President Wheelwright has emphasized cutting costs, we have reduced the burden on the Church by lowering costs and increasing donor funded scholarships. So a low number is not necessarily a bad thing.”

According to the BYU-Hawaii Financial Aid Web page, which gives a brief overview of attendance costs, the total cost of attending two semesters at BYU-Hawaii is estimated to be $15,702 for LDS students, and $20,152 for non-LDS students. This difference lies solely in tuition costs, which is $4,450 for LDS, and $8,900 for non-LDS students. This is because the source of these funds is largely made up of tithes and other offerings made by LDS members, and non-LDS students do not pay tithes and offerings.

The overview, which accounts for all costs, is based on the College Board’s Expense Budget for Honolulu Students. This includes $2,519 for transportation (both on the island, and a trip home once a year), and $4,900 for room and board for two semesters.

Room and board costs also vary depending on various factors, such as living on or off campus. On-campus students pay a flat fee per semester which covers both living space and, in most cases, a meal plan at the cafeteria. Students living off campus pay rent which

70% 60%

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by LDS Church (per student)

ADDING IT ALL UP The cost of being a student

75%

Brigham Young University Campuses varies depending on the landlords, and usually spend money on their own food, rather than choose one of the meal plans available for offcampus students.

Daniel Edwards, a junior from Hyrum, Utah, majoring in music performance, and a student who has lived off campus, said, “I would say on and off-campus living are about the same. My friend told me she pays $400 a month to live in Hale one, and I pay $400 a month, but I know there are cheaper places than living on the point.”

Edwards also noted that he spends about $20 a week on groceries, but other students claim the average is somewhere around $50 a week.

Remaining costs include books, school supplies, and personal expenses, all of which can vary greatly on living space, and classes taken. Students who are taking 12 or more credits are also included on the student health insurance plan, adding more to the total cost.

The financial office also offers Deferred Payment Plans, which extend payment deadlines for tuition, class fees, housing and insurance charges that students aren’t able to pay by the deadline.

- C AMRON STOCKFORD

Average expenses for students at BYU-H (for two semesters)

Books

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$2,519

Transportation

$4,900 $2,533 Personal Expenses

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Tuition $20,152

$15,702 Member Non-Member

So urce: BYU- H awaii Finna ncia l Aid Web s it e

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The Little Circle, at the heart of BYU-Hawaii’s campus, displays dozens of flags every day, each representing the home countries of current students. With over 70 different nations represented, that’s a lot of flags to keep straight! How many can you name? Fill out the flag quiz here, and submit it to the Ke Alaka’i office, Aloha Center room 134, by Jan. 25 for a chance to win a prize.

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Broadway Cabaret cast members in their final performance of the night from the musical “Hairspray.”

Photo courtesty of Ka’anoi Cabrinha

Br o a dway C aba ret ‘S h ow s t op p ers!’ t h r i l l s L a i e a udience

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BYU-Hawaii campus was filled with the sounds of classic Broadway shows last weekend when the Fine Arts Department, under the direction of Dr. Michael Belnap, presented Broadway Cabaret in “Showstoppers!” a Broadway revue.

Talented students from around the world came together with one common goal: to entertain others and have fun while doing it. Crosby Curry, a freshman from California majoring in vocal studies, performed in the show. Curry said she “loved being around all of these crazy Broadway Cabaret friends . . .

[We] hope we entertain you and you enjoy the show.”

The performers’ practice, hard work and ambition came to a climax during their performances last week as they revealed their talent to the audience. “Pono Cabrinha and I started working on this show last June and July [by] picking music and thinking of ideas Ke Alaka‘i

“I love watching musical theater, so it was really cool seeing everyone perform! Their song choices were really fun too.”

Josh Mason, sophomore music major from Oklahoma, worked as an usher for for choreography. We had all of the perform- the concert. Mason said the show exploded ers do a dance audition, and we selected in popularity once word spread after the them for their stage presence. Throughout first night. “Thursday night we had about 60 Fall Semester, we worked on the performance people, but the next night we had about 250 as a group. The show, I think, was a great people come. It was really good, really funny. hit,” said Showstoppers! Choreographer

“Pononui Cabrinha was the direcRachelle Christy, from Laie, Hawaii. tor and Rachelle Christy choreographed the Christy continued, “The show show. Overall the show was great; each one was supposed to capture the idea of a Tony of the performers did a great job.”

Awards setting, and so you have different hit The show consisted of famous shows that have the hit songs. What we did songs from “Newsies,” “Thoroughly Modern was take a scene from that show and try to Millie,” “South Pacific,” “Monty Python’s present it with the characters and the story, and then performed the song.

“I love watching musical “So it’s not so much of a Glee or theater, so it was really cool show choir kind of a thing, but I took a seeing everyone perform! scene off of Broadway and stuck it on the McKay Auditorium stage, and that’s what it Their song choices were looked like.” really fun too.”

Kayla Nelson, a freshman from -Student Kayla Nelson Oregon who has an undeclared major, said,

Spamalot,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Hairspray,” among others.

Broadway Cabaret is a group Michael Belnap started when he first came to BYUH. It was always a half-time show for the Concert Choir during their performances, where they would only sing a couple of songs.

Cabrinha said, “This year was the second stand-alone Broadway Cabaret concert. [In] our Showstoppers concert, we wanted to do something a little different for more of a mature audience, and that’s how Showstoppers! came to be.

“We had Monday, Wednesday and Friday rehearsals all of Fall Semester, and we started Saturday rehearsals halfway through the semester. It was a good amount of time that went into preparing for this. Tonight, the culmination of all our hard work really paid off. I’m really happy with everyone in the group and how the performance went.“ BYUH Fine Arts Department is now in preparation for this semester’s musical, “The Sound of Music.” All are invited to attend the show when it is released. Release dates will be advertised soon.

- Maken zie H ead

Below: Broadway Cabaret men performing, “For the Longest Time.”

Bottom Left: Tiffany Nef sings ”Raise your voice” from Sister Act 2. Below Right: Ben Hoff stars in “Dentist!” from Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors. Photos courtesy of Ka’anoi Cabrinha

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YU-Hawaii stayed undefeated in the PacWest Conference by beating The Academy of Art 76-56 at home on Saturday, Jan 14.

The game was close all through the first half. After the 32-29 halftime the Urban Knights jumped out in front. Five minutes into the second quarter Junior Ale sunk a 3 to give the Seasiders the lead and the momentum. Ale’s 3 started a streak as he racked up two steals and another seven points in the following four minutes. Once Ale sparked the fire the lead extended as Bracken Funk went on to finish with 18 points and eight rebounds in company with 12 points from Jet Chang. Ale finished up with 14 of his 16 points after halftime, a game-high 15 rebounds, and four assists. Off the bench Gary Satterwhite and Brady Hurst chipped in for nine a piece.

“We have better defense,” said Jet about the team’s recent improvements. “Everybody has gotten better since the beginning of the season. Towards the beginning everybody was kind of selfish; everybody wanted to score. Now everybody does their part and were more of a team.”

The 10 steals from the Urban Knights confirms the defensive strength of this year’s team. “Our defense was pretty solid, the other wasn’t able to penetrate very well and we just kind of shut them down,” said Matt Bledsoe, a senior from California in accounting. The 56 points allowed was the lowest in any game so far this season thanks to the lock-down defense.

The Seasiders take a three-game road trip to California this week to play Notre Dame de Namur, the Academy of Art and Dominican. The next string of home games starts with Grand Canyon on the 28th.

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Seasiders defeat Academy of Art. Photo by Dewey Keithly

Women’s Baske t ball f a lters despit e t al en t

Danna-Lynn Hooper, a sophomore majoring in EXS from Moloka’I, also is a player to watch. She makes an impact on the game and works hard. She believes that the team continues to improve and will succeed.

The Seasiders leave to play conference games this Tuesday Jan. 17 in California. They will face Notre Dame de Namur, Academy of Art, and Dominican on the road and will return play at home against Grand Canyon Jan 28.

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D ec em b er B- b a l l u pdate s

T Seasider Shayla Washington goes for the jump ball against Hilo.

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he BYUH women’s basketball team recently suffered two losses against Pacwest conference teams Hawaii Pacific and Academy of Art. After the defeat against the Urban Knights, the Seasiders currently hold 1-10 overall and 0-3 conference records.

The women Seasiders fought a tough game and had several players contribute to the scoring. Shayla Washington recorded a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds while Dana Lynn Hooper had 17 points and made four steals. Brianna Jessop scored 12 points and recorded six rebounds and Danyele Hoffman had seven assists and five steals.

Assistant coach, Mike Aronica, is currently coaching his fourth season for the Lady Seasiders and loves the opportunity.

Aronica said, “The on-court record doesn’t reflect great success at the moment, but I believe we are making huge improvements and getting better every game.” He makes note that although the team is very young, the players have great talent.

Washington, a junior majoring in biology from Arizona, is a key player for the women Seasiders. She has recorded 21 points three times throughout the season so far and continues to have a great impact on the Seasider attack. She comments on how her love of the game keeps her motivated each game. She said, “When I step on the court each game, I take it personal because I’m not going to let the opposing team out work me.” She continued saying, “My teammates also motivate me to always do better.” Washington attributes her success to hard work, never giving up, and her parents and coaches.

he men and women’s basketball season started conference play early December with games against UH Hilo and played several non-conference matches during the break. Both teams resumed PacWest Conference play on January 5 with another match up against UH Hilo.

The men’s improved their points against the Vulcans by beating them by 18 points. The team was lead by both, Jet Chang and Junior Ale. Chang matched his season high with 29 points to go with four rebounds and five assists while Ale recorded his second straight double-double with 14 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.

The men improved their record to 5-6 overall and 2-0 in the PacWest conference. BYUH sports information reported,“The Brigham Young University Hawaii men’s basketball team used a 35-7 run over the space of eight minutes in the second half to spark an 81-63 win over UH-Hilo tonight in Pacific West Conference play. The Seasiders went from a 35-34 deficit with just under 19 minutes to play in the second half to a 69-44 lead with 10:35 to play and then cruised to the win.”

The women’s team had many great instances throughout the game but unfortunately, fell short in the end. Shayla Washington, junior Biology major from Arizona, continues to lead the seasider attack. Despite the loss against the Vulcans, Washington recorded 21 points for the night and grabbed ten rebounds for BYUH. Washington stays positive throughout the losses and keeps working her hardest. She said, “It hasn’t been the easiest so far, but God wouldn’t give me anything I couldn’t handle.” She continued by saying, “I’m glad I came to BYUH because I’ve learned a lot in my time here and wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Students, faculty, and community look forward to watching more games as the season progresses. Super fan, Harold Palimoo Jr. from Hau’ula, comes out to support each game. He said, “I love coming out and supporting all the Seasiders. Basketball is really fun to watch and there is typically a good close game.”

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Above Left: Members of Shaka Steel Dan Edwards, Egha Kusuma and Megan Hansen perform with Texas Tech. Photo by Bart Jolley

BYUH’s Steel Drum Orchestra teams up with students from Texas Tech Perhaps the best adjective to describe a steel drum concert is shimmering. Between the delicate sound of the instruments and the glow on the musicians’ faces as they play, this description only seems natural. Such was the presentation on Jan. 12 when BYU-Hawaii’s Steel Drum Orchestra invited Texas Tech to share a bill with them at the Aloha Center Ballroom.

Arriving from a conference held in Honolulu earlier that day, students from Texas Tech breezed through several of their songs

for an intimate audience. Several members of their group also joined BYUH students for a number as well. The concert lasted about an hour, and included various styles from the Caribbean.

Dr. Lisa Rogers, director of the Texas Tech group, spoke highly about the experience that her students have performing. She said, “For my students, it is very helpful in terms of learning about a different culture. Also, there is a natural sense of fun and performing that just seems to happen over time.”

The performers’ love for steel drum music was made evident during the evening. Both groups could not stop bobbing their heads and tapping their feet while their colleagues performed. A mutual appreciation seemed to exist between the students from both schools for the level of musicianship presented during the concert.

Tony Mongan, junior graphic design major from Indonesia, plays with the BYUH Steel Drum Orchestra. He noted watching Texas Tech perform provided him inspiration as he works on perfecting his playing.

Cedric Huntington, freshmen from Alaska studying exercise science, sat in the audience for the concert. Huntington described his admiration for the groups, saying, “I loved it. It was hard not to dance.”

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she said the agent told her that just meant TSA in Boston didn’t do its job.

The TSA, which is entrusted with There are certain situations when a jar of

In December a Massachusetts protecting the nation’s transportation system, jam is potentially hazardous; a bottle of hot woman had a red velvet cupcake in a jar with was reviewing the incident, agency spokesfudge sauce can be dangerous; and a cupcake more than 3 ounces of frosting taken from man Nico Melendez said. Passengers are with a lot of icing is banned. But it’s not at a her as she was flying from Las Vegas at Mcallowed to take cakes and cupcakes through weight-loss center, as you would expect. It’s Carran International Airport, and the TSA is checkpoints, he said. Hains ultimately surwhen you try to carry them on an airplane. defending its decision to confiscate a frosted rendered the cupcake. But she said the enFlying to and from Hawaii I have had both a cupcake. counter highlighted a lack of common sense jar of jam and a jar of hot fudge sauce taken Rebecca Hains, who lives in Peaby the agent and the ludicrousness of TSA from me because they were over the 3-ounce body, just north of Boston, has called that policies. limit for gel-like substances the U.S. Trans“terrible logic.” She said the agent didn’t

“It’s not really about the cupcake; portation Security Administration allows seem concerned that the cupcake could actuI can get another cupcake,’’ she said. “It’s people to carry on flights. ally be explosive, just that it fit some bureauabout an encroachment on civil liberties.

I didn’t know I had to put them cratic definition about what was prohibited.

We’re just building up a resistance and tolerin my checked baggage. I thought they were She said he even offered to let her eat it away ance to all these things they’re doing in the obviously purchased and in factory sealed from the airport security area. name of security, when it’s really theater. It jars. But when I went through security, I was Hains, a 35-year-old communicais not keeping us safe.’’ told I could go back out, find a way to mail tions professor at Salem State University, said

The TSA says travelers can take them to myself, and then come back through she told the agent she had passed through cakes, pies and cupcakes through security security again – or they could just be consecurity at Boston’s Logan International checkpoints but should expect they might get fiscated. I let them be confiscated because I Airport earlier in the week with two cupcakes additional screening. didn’t have time to do anything else. packaged in jars, gifts from a student. But

TSA deems cupcake too risky

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Collaboration and chocolate fountain make Winter 2012’s Opening Social a success BYU-Hawaii’s Student Association literally laid out the red carpet for students last week for Winter’s Opening Social. New and returning students had the opportunity to mingle and dance in the Aloha Center Ballroom. Attendees received a colorful wrist band for $1, ascended the mock red-carpet stairway lined with rope lights, and entered a room full of music, balloons, fog machines and refreshments, including a chocolate fountain.

Preparation for the social started several days before the activity took place, for good reason. The event attracted a large amount of the student body, and at one point creating an entrance line of excited students stretching along the side of the ballroom.

Candace Edwards, a freshman in elementary education from California who is on the Social Activities Committee for

BYUHSA, expressed her feelings about the importance of social activities on campus.

Edwards said, “Activities are important because they provide a wholesome environment for students to have fun and enjoy time with friends.”

Edwards continued, “I feel like the social went great! So many people came, and a lot of people were talking about how fun it was afterwards.”

Adrienne Cardoza, a sophomore in TESOL from Ohio, enjoyed herself at the event. She exclaimed, “It was epic! There were quite a few people there; I was pleasantly surprised. The decorations and the food were good too.”

Jade Gortler, a sophomore in psychology from Oregon, attended the social with a group of friends. “The dance was so awesome!” Gortler enthused. “The food and

Students attend the red carpet opening social at the Ballroom on Jan. 13.

Photo by Bart Jolley.

chocolate fountain were great, and the decorations were beautiful. BYUHSA did a great job with this one! I can’t wait to see what else they will do this semester.”

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both captivating and charming. She said, “It is a Polynesian art form that demonstrates elegance and grace at its best, depicting the history and stories of ancestors.” She continued by expressing her enjoyment of the tradition and plans to attend the festival on Saturday.

Ka’iulani Kauihou is BYU-Hawaii alumni and grad school graduate from University of Hawaii from Makaha, Hawaii who understands the importance hula can play in Polynesian culture.

Kauihou said, “For me, hula is an expression of emotion. It is a way to share love without saying it. It is a way to express pain for a lost loved one. It is a way to honor a family member in one of the most sentimental ways.” For those of us of Hawaiian ancestry, hula is an important part of our culture. It cannot be substituted or 22nd Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival replaced.” participants to dance at PCC on Saturday

The festival displays many of the most talented schools and awaii’s premiere hula event called the Moanikeala Hula Feshonors Aunty Sally Wood Naluai. The festival honors Aunty Sally as tival, aims to capture the beauty, grace and tradition of Hula. the PCC’s first Hawaiian instructor and her 60 years of passion for Hula schools or hula halau from across Hawaii and Japan will partici- teaching the Hawaiian art. Her beautiful work and passion for the pate in the festival that will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. Hawaiian art continue to live on after she passed away in 2000, as to 2 p.m. at the Polynesian Cultural Center. many of her past students have formed their own halau, or schools.

Moanikeala feature dancers of all ages. Hula is a rich tradi- Festival admission costs $10 for adults (ages 16 and up) and tion of Hawaii and many of the Polynesian islands. Passion and love $6 for keiki (ages 5 to 15). Admission is free for Kamaaina Annual for the tradition is prevalent throughout the performance.

Pass holders and keiki younger than 5 years old.

A senior majoring in hospitality and tourism management, - N atal ie Drewery Chanel Wihongi from New Zealand and Australia finds hula Top Left: Dancers in the 2010 Hula Festival. Photo by Nate Williams

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Top left: members of the Hong Kong Club recruit new members during worldfest. Bottom left: Samoan club representatives. Above: members of the campus Thai club. Photos by Bart Jolley.

World Fest invites students to explore new cultures

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tudents at BYU-Hawaii had the opportunity to expand their social circles last week at winter’s World Fest. Clubs on campus allow individuals from around the world to come together and share their passions. Students can join clubs focused on the arts, like music or photography; clubs centered on activities like scuba diving; or clubs that celebrate one of the many different world cultures that can be found at BYUH.

Artistic clubs like the Focus Film Photography Club (headed by photographer Glenn Kau of the Instructional Media and Production Department), allow students to participate in photo shoots and short films, like last year’s rendition of Little Red Riding Hood.

Josh Mason, a sophomore from Oklahoma studying music, expressed his excitement about the music club. He said, “Music Club is for students who want to come together to celebrate their talents. Openmic nights are held every Tuesday night at 9, and club members can just have a good time with one another and share their passion for music.”

Also present at World Fest were clubs representing a large assortment of countries around the world, like the Japanese Club.

Asao Kameta, a freshman from Japan studying English as an international language, said of the club: “I want to communicate with other Japanese people, and maybe one day I could have the opportunity to be in club leadership, which could be helpful for a resume.”

Culture-oriented clubs are not limited to students hailing from a specific country. Any student is welcome to join any club, and learn more about different places around the world. Kameta expressed his welcome to everyone who join the club, saying, “I think that

we can take care of each other and we can help one another. I am excited about this semester.”

“I was excited about joining clubs this semester because it helps keep you involved,” said Morgan Bouwhis, a freshman in art from New Hampshire. “I want to learn new things and meet new people, and this just seemed like a good opportunity to do that.”

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