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Campus Comment: What can new students do to embrace the Aloha Spirit?
CAMPUS LIFE
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Day in the life of risk manager Jatesh Sharma
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New classes, tracks, and emphases introduced this Fall
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Prospective students taste “A flavor of Zion” in Holomua
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Performers share the tale of the Pacific through new Huki canoe show
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Communications professor retires after five years at BYU-Hawaii
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Chinese music student learns Western music
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A senior from Arizona shares recipes from her blog
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New Human Resources director says he hopes to fulfill BYU-Hawaii’s vision
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BYUH student hand carves ukulele designs
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An overview of the history of Nu’uanu Pali lookout Students can bargain for souvenirs at Swap Meet in town
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Students say Walmart has food variety and cheap prices
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Matsumoto’s offers 37 flavors to choose from for its shave ice
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SEPTEMBER TUESDAY Devotional with President and Sister Tanner at 11 a.m. in the CAC
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Hawaii governor signs a bill to ban sun screens harming coral reefs
THURSDAY Women’s Organization Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the AC Ballroom
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TUESDAY Devotional with Scott Hyde at 11 a.m. in the CAC
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SUNDAY Laie Hawaii YSA 1st Stake Conference from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the CAC
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TUESDAY Devotional with Elder David F. Evans at 11 a.m. in the CAC
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THURSDAY Convocation with Neil Anderson at 11 a.m. in the McKay Auditorium
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THURSDAY - FRIDAY Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AC Ballroom
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Campus Comment:
What can new students do to embrace the Aloha spirit? B Y B R U N O M AYN E Z / PH OTO S B Y KYL E B ATAC
Akinna Tiito
A freshman from Kiribati studying HTM “Say Aloha with a friendly face and be happy.”
Lily Hawkins
A sophomore from Missouri studying music “When random people smile and wave at you, don’t be surprised. Smile and wave back.”
Keanu Dellona
A sophomore from California
“Don’t be afraid to get to know new people.”
Javiera Muñoz Quioga
Parker Williams
Natsara Ruengurai
A freshman from Chile studying communications
A junior from Utah studying supply chain management
A freshman from Thailand studying business management
“Get to know more about the island and the people.”
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“Because we come from different cultures, you have to take the good you have to offer and give. One thing I think of is to be courteous when interacting with others and be friendly to those around you.”
“I think it depends on the person. New students should be more outgoing and willing to try new things to embrace the Aloha spirit.”
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Changes to Academic programs arrive this Fall
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Prospective students experience college life in Holomua 2018
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DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RISK MANAGER B Y B RU N O M AYN E Z
Jatesh Sharma, a senior from Fiji majoring in political science, said he loves working in the Polynesian Cultural Center Financial Department because he can learn the necessary skills to start his own business one day.
WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB?
DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY
“I was working in a food truck as a manager, and I came across my manager one day, and he said he had a good program with finances. I am interested in finances, and I want to be an entrepreneur later. I thought it would be a good experience for me to learn more about finances and how to run a business.”
“I do daily reports for Concessions from the day before, and I also update weekly and monthly reports. I connect with the cash room and managers to find any discrepancies on sales reports. Sometimes, I help my manager with reports in Red Plains.”
WHAT MAKES YOUR JOB UNIQUE?
FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB
“Most BYUH students don’t get to work with managers, vice presidents or other financial supervisors. That makes it unique for me because it gives me experience to work with people with different perspectives. It prepares me for the real world.”
According to Sharma, he sometimes gets to help in the stores. “I love to serve the guests. Being in front of my computer and sitting in the room with A/C during a hot day is great too.”
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO GET OUT THE JOB? Sharma said he wants to be an entrepreneur. “I see finance and accounting are vital to any business. Therefore, in addition to work experience - specifically substantial knowledge in finance, accounting, and operations - is what I am hoping to get out of my current job.”
PROS / CONS Pros: “I love learning about finances, looking into accounts, and making sure those accounts are cleared. We have over 20 accounts in the Concessions Department including sales, revenue, cost of goods, supplies, and labor. I love making sure these accounts are cleared of any excessive charges. Overall, I love working and learning with finances.” Cons: “I would love to work outside more. Sometimes, I spend too much time in front of my computer.” •
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The additonal emphases available in the two programs gives students more options, say professors. Graphic by Wesley Ng
Changes in biology, psychology New classes, tracks, emphases and requirements are arriving this Fall B Y SH AN N O N CRO W L E Y
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his Fall will bring change both seasonally and academically with changes coming in the psychology and biology majors. Professors said the changes will be beneficial but will not affect upperclassmen progress.
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Dr. Eric Orr, assistant professor of Psychology, explained a few changes and additions being made to the psychology major. “One of the biggest changes in our program is we have created the clinical psychology track. Students used to only have a research track, and in order to graduate, you had to complete a research program. Now, you can do a research program if you want to, or you can do a clinical track, or you can do both.” Dr. Georgi L. Lukov, who is an associate professor of Natural Sciences at BYU-Hawaii, said the department has added a new emphasis to the biology major namely ecology and conservation and has also removed some classes and added new ones in. The disconnecting of some labs from the lecture classes, which he said would enable students to plan their classes with relatively more ease, will also begin the upcoming Fall Semester. M AIN PU R POSE O F CH A NG E S
According to Orr, in psychology “the training is focused on clinical skills, on the field of counseling and psychotherapy, and on community mental health. The courses are designed to give people the skill set necessary to actually start helping people. “When they graduate, they can go out and work under someone’s supervision in the United States or in other countries. It’s meant to train people so they can leave here and start helping people or get into graduate school. “It trains and prepares them so they can interview well and know what they will be talking about as far as counseling and psychotherapy is concerned. And they can get into a clinical training program.” Lukov said in biology, “If you’re interested in a certain area, these are the classes that
can help you gain good training and background exposure to that field. So if you have an aptitude for marine biology, these are the classes we think you should take as part of your biology major. “Find a way to fit them anywhere in your core classes and electives. That’s the benefit of flexibility:You can fit them anywhere you like, and it still can qualify you to have a biology degree. If you don’t care about marine biology, but you more like the words cell and molecular, well we have this emphasis for you then.” Lukov advised students to focus on these biology classes “especially if you want to go to grad school. They’re going to look for these classes. Focus on them. Take them as part of your core or your electives. It’s a good deal.” He continued, “We’ve had several students ask us, ‘Do you have more of an environmentalbased major or minor?’” Lukov said while in the past they would have said no to the students, but with the changes being made, the department now does “have a group of classes that actually fit well with that.’” RE CE PTIO N A ND FEEDBACK
Samuel Merrill, a junior from Alaska studying general biology, said he felt the changes are a bit abrupt. “I was super surprised by these changes. As far as I know, everybody at least in biology, didn’t know about it until we received the email. Other universities let students know semesters before a change occurs so they can plan their schedule accordingly.” Regarding his thoughts on the new emphasis and if the changes will benefit the majority of students, he said, “I think it’s cool they introduced the conservation emphasis. I know a lot of people interested in it. Personally, I hope that doesn’t pull away from the people who want to do medicine. One of the classes I wish we were getting, that we still don’t have, is medical terminology. I know a lot of students who want to take that, but we don’t have that still.”
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Orr explained after putting together the Psychology program, they sought student feedback and asked them, “What do you think of this? Is this something you would like? How many of you would want to do this? What would be your priorities? “Students opinions were facilitated, and as we would start tweaking the program, we would take that information to the students... It’s breaking down to a third who really want a clinical track, a third want just the research track, and a third want to do both. So it’s being received pretty well.” Asked on whether he knew if students such as himself had influence on these new changes, Merrill replied, “I’m in the Healthcare Professional’s Club, and our president came to us and said, ‘Hey guys, are there any classes you wish were offered here at BYU-Hawaii?’ They came to us at the Healthcare Professional’s Club and sought insight from us, but I don’t know if all of the biology students had that chance.” A FFECT O N ST UDENTS
To those who are seniors and juniors, Orr explained, “Students will be grandfathered in … they can continue in the old program. They can change to the new program if they want to. It shouldn’t slow down students at all. I can imagine it might speed them up a little because courses will be offered more frequently.” He advised students to follow the established pattern of taking classes. “We’ve set it up in a developmental stage to take the courses in their sequence so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready.” In the future, Merrill said he hopes there will be more of an advanced warning of any changes. “I guess in the future, let students know what changes are coming.” One thing he mentioned specifically to those who conduct the changes, was to not forget about the medical students because he said he feels the changes are directed more towards the new marine biology and conservation emphases. •
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Holomua 2018 Overview
Prospective students taste ‘A Flavor of Zion’ at BYU-Hawaii B Y DAN I CASTRO, B RU N O M AYN E Z, V I C ZH O N G
olomua is a six-day college-preparation program organized by BYUHawaii to prepare incoming high school students for ACT testing. Maurice Mo’o, Holomua director and Admissions officer, explained the meaning of holomua. “Usually when someone goes from one stage of life to another, we call it ‘holomua.’ When high school students transit to college, we also refer it to ‘holomua.’ The actual meaning of ‘holo’ is ‘to move’ and ‘mua’ means ‘forward.’ Inspired by the Iosepa canoe, we hope our students can sail forward in their own voyages.” Mo‘o said, “Holomua is… done once a year… There’s only one session, meaning there are 109 students here who are participating… who invested time and money to be here with us. Because of that, we will give them preference to BYUH when they apply.” Most of the students were from the State of Hawaii, but quite a few of them were from the mainland. Four of them were from other countries: Australia, Canada, Guam, and Kuwait.
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Holomua mentors and high school students from different parts of the world began the week with team-building activities, embracing them in “a flavor of Zion.” Mo’o said, “This is to help kick-off our week on a good note. This is the first day of Holomua out of six days here at BYUH, and these activities are for us to get to know each other. This sets the tone for us to come together and make relationships that last forever.” Each day of Holomua had a theme, or as BYUH President John Tanner once said in a talk, “a flavor of Zion.” The themes were Aloha, Pono, Ohana, Kuleana, Malama ka ‘aina, Pu’uhonua, and Hukilau. The theme of the first day was aloha, which according to Mo‘o, envelops many meanings.
Focusing on the meanings of hello and love, Mo‘o said, “We want the students to get to know each other, interact with each other on a firstname basis, and also get to know their mentors. The mentors are BYUH students and they are all very successful. All [Holomua participants] are from BYUH target areas: Hawaii, Pacific, and Asia. These are some of BYUH’s finest to help mentor the [Holomua participants] to experience what we have to offer here.”
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Party at the HUB
Reflecting on her first day of Holomua, Erica Yost, a participant from the Big Island, said, “It’s been fun. I’ve got to meet people from the mainland [and] from here. I think my favorite part has been getting to know new people and experiencing campus life.” The HUB was filled with high school students as Holomua participants enjoyed a room with pizza, bowling alleys, pool tables, ping-pong, karaoke, and video games. Amazed by the enthusiastic environment, Holomua mentor Ethan Miller, a junior from Laie studying applied math, said, “It’s jampacked and filled with so many people. It’s really cool to see everyone use all of the games and see everything full. There’s a lot of energy. “Some of [the students] are non-members. This is a great place for people of all ethnicities and… all religious backgrounds to come together to be in a relaxed and fun environment.”
Devotional at the Temple Visitor’s Center Holomua participants ended their first day with a devotional at the Laie Temple Visitor’s Center. Ryan Ng, alumnus and student director of the program, said the theme of the evening came from President Tanner’s recent talk, “Creating a Zion’s University.” Elder Charlie Goo, former mission president in Hong Kong and former temple president of the Hong Kong Temple, gave the opening remarks. He is also the chaplain on the BYUH campus. In his talk, Elder Goo invited students to consider three principles in order to have rich experiences both during the Holomua Program and in their future pursuits: 1. Ask the Lord to bring you an opportunity to share the gospel. 2. Make the most of each day. 3. “Put your trust in God” as counseled in Alma 38:5 in the Book of Mormon Celeste Kaka, a senior studying exercise science, shared her experiences of balancing high school and sports, choosing between going on a mission and staying for a swimming competition, battling with cancer, and how her friendship with the Savior has helped her with different trials. Students learn more about college life. Photos by Wesley Ng / Gab Batac 14
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Kaka said attending BYUH gave her the opportunity to meet lots of people who also put the Savior first. “Over time, I recognized a pattern that once we put our time and effort to rely on the Savior more and develop a relationship with Him, we will see many blessings.” The Kaka family, Alohilani Housman from the Big Island, and members of the Come to Zion Young Adult Choir contributed musical numbers at the devotional.
Majors fair
Students continued to immerse themselves in university culture as different departments set up booths at the HGB to introduce majors available at BYUH. Students eagerly crowded the space and chatted with one another about their futures. Representatives from various majors including business, HTM, education, and entrepreneurship instructed the prospective BYUH students. Participant Minami Palmer, from Laie said, “I think this fair is super cool. I went to a similar fair at BYU Preview Day also, but this is a lot more. I want to study exercise sports science and education.” Palmer expressed the appeal of cultural diversity at BYUH. “There are 80 countries represented here. I like how it’s a small school. I don’t like big classrooms.You can interact with the teachers if you need help.” Sammy Fitzgerald, from New Zealand, said, “There are lots of opportunities. [You can] get an idea of what you’re good and not good at and get an idea about the future. I think this is great opportunity and… a great experience for me.”
Movie Night
Following dinner in the cafeteria, students watched “Non-Stop,” projected in the new hales courtyard, enjoying blow up sofas, popcorn, and drinks.
Polynesian Cultural Center
For most of the day, Holomua participants toured the villages of the PCC where many BYUH students work. After dinner, the participants concluded their day at the PCC by watching the night show.
other played the “Titanic” theme song on a flute deliberately off key for comedic effect. Hula dances and songs on the ukulele were also performed. Students in the audience gave standing ovations for all performances with screams of joy and frequent applause. Carson Buds, from Texas, sang a rendition of “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. He wore a navyblue tuxedo to better suit the song. Buds also surprised the audience by doing a haka later in the talent show. Mentors directed the students throughout the talent show and some of them even participated. Ng added the variety show was a way for everyone to have fun without the factor of competition. Ng said, “The talent show was great. Everyone was willing to jump in.To make the kids happy, I had to jump in and perform something. I’m glad I did it… Everyone was happy.”
Service at kalo farms
The Holomua participants learned about culture and respect as they worked together to preserve a part of Polynesian culture as they provided service cleaning up the lo‘i patches at the BYUH kalo farms. Mo‘o said the theme for the day of the service was malama ka‘aina, which means respect and stewardship for the land. Commenting on the theme, mentor Losili Alusa, a junior from California studying communications, said, “It’s about service and giving back to our land, giving back to our people. We are [helping] them to know what it means to really respect our land. Just looking at them, it looks like they are really enjoying it.” Alusa noted some of the mainland participants who came from a farming background, found it interesting to see what farming is like in Polynesia. Working on the farm and in the mud, according to John Tuiletufuga from Samoa, is overall “a pretty humbling experience… It feels like home with everyone enjoying with each other.”
Variety show
Students relaxed as a variety show was held. Students and mentors prepared acts of all genres. One student played the piano inspired from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” An-
Beach party at Hukilau
The students in the Holomua program spent the whole week preparing for the ACT test, and a beach party at Hukilau was held as a celebration to honor the work they’ve done. Relieved to have completed the exam, Aileen Tseng from Guam said, “It’s like all the weight on my shoulders [is] gone. I’ve never taken the ACT before, [but now] we’re able to just have fun and not worry about anything.” In accordance with the Holomua six-day theme program, the theme of the day was hukilau. According to Housman, hukilau literally means to pull leaves, but more symbolically it means to come together in unity. Mo`o added the meaning of hukilau comes from “everyone pulling together to make something happen.” He added, “I want to thank our mentors [and] our Holomua staff for pulling together and making this happen for our visiting students. They made this week a success.” Laughing and playing volleyball, Tseng shared her conversion story. She said she was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Participants socialize with people from all over the world. Photos by Gab Batac Continued on Page 16 JUNE 2018 15
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Latter-day Saints only a few months before Holomua. She shared how her mother wanted her to participate in Holomua. But because she wasn’t a member, she had to get a bishop’s endorsement. During her interview, she said she reluctantly accepted the bishop’s invitation to take the missionary lessons. Later, she gained a testimony and was baptized. Tseng continued, “Initially, I was pretty nervous. Everyone here is so talented and unique. I’m really glad I got the opportunity to come here and meet new people. Being here [has] been a really good experience because you’re with people from around the world, and they have the same belief as you. They are all willing to help you, and they [are] kind and welcoming. I think this will be a really good memory I will cherish forever.”
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Prospective students get a feel of the Aloha spirit in the activities. Photos by Gab Batac
Closing ceremony
Holomua participants and mentors ended the week by sharing their testimonies and lessons learned over the course of the week’s events during the closing ceremony. The meeting opened with remarks from the staff of the Admissions Office, followed by a short film of the students taking part in the week’s activities like: the introduction of students with their mentors, studying for the ACT and touring the PCC. Members of the audience laughed and chatted about the events shown on the screen.
Talks were given as inspiration for the prospective students considering applying to BYUH. Shan Sundaram, a business management freshman from India, spoke about pursuing ambitious goals and how BYUH was able to help them achieve those plans. He said, “I lived almost 10 years alone because of the circumstances of my family. After I joined the church, I got kicked out of my home. All these experiences I’ve had in my life caused me to stand before you and bare my testimony. Like the scriptures say, I gained my testimony line upon line. Here a little, there a little. If you believe in God, anything is possible.” Student director Ryan Ng concluded, “After all has been said and done, we want the high school students to have a good experience at BYUH and hopefully consider coming here after they graduate next year.” •
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uki, the new canoe show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, bridges traditional and contemporary elements into the dances, songs, and costumes of six island nations: Hawai‘i, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, and Samoa. It also tells the story of the PCC that holds importance to the Laie community. With about seven years of preparation, performers shared their hope to introduce the epic tale of the Pacific to guests, locals, and BYU-Hawaii students through Huki. “In Hawaiian, Huki means to pull,” according to the PCC website. “From the legend of Maui pulling up the islands, to the history of Laie pulling fishing nets at its world-famous Hukilau, Huki reminds us how the ocean doesn’t divide us, it unites us.” Delsa Moe, the vice president of Operations at the PCC, shared, “This is also the first time we are telling Laie’s story [and] how the PCC came to be in a PCC show. We are also honoring the community people who were part of the hukilau. “[The history of hukilau] is something the Laie community is very proud of, and we want to share that with our guests so they know why this place is so special.” Roger Ewen, production designer at the PCC, shared unlike the former canoe show, Rainbow of Paradise, Huki is not merely about dancing. Instead, it’s about how to coordinate with each culture and combine them into one. “Through trades, marriages, and wars, island nations shared and adopted different living styles and cultures from each other. Later on, they adopted the ideas from the Western culture. They grabbed the tune and [made] it their own without changing the
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meanings of the songs. Different churches, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, sent… their missionaries to these islands, so the people were greatly influenced by Christianity and were united again.” According to Moe, “The preliminary development of Huki started in 2011, but it was not officially carried out until 2014, when the budget was finally committed to the project.” Before the premiere on Aug. 18, she said they were still working on some key props such as the sound system and costume enhancements. All the Huki costumes have taken Ewen one year to develop in working with the cultural experts, researching, and drawing. He said, “I’ve also teamed up with the seamstress and theater wardrobe to discuss about the fabrics that go with the designs, and we make sure everything is meticulous. “[Take] the Hawaiian war chants costumes, for example. Preferably, we’d love to have ti leaves as they represent the culture. However, because there’s an extreme shortage of ti leaves in all the islands, we are using hau skirts as the replacements for now, but we are hoping to use ti leaves eventually.” Moe continued, “All of the canoes used in the show were made by our own PCC carvers in the Physical Facilities Department. They also created all the hook pendants worn by the performers, along with the special carved drums, the sails, and many other props used in the show. We have a very skilled group of artisans, seamstresses, and technical people who work
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Huki shares traditional dances, songs, and costumes. Photos by Gab Batac
together to make Huki into another PCC success story.” The Huki committee team is adopting the cultures, being creative with them, and adding contemporary elements to them without losing their authenticities, said Ewen. “For the last part of the show, performers representing six islands will join together in blue costumes. We chose blue because it’s the color of the ocean that united all island nations, though it’s not traditionally used in any culture. “When we first presented the idea of using a blue color in our costumes in the University of Hawaii, people’s response was very cold. However, by the end of the lecture I gave, they started to be interested in the idea. They could see what we’re trying to do was to keep the culture alive.” Justin Ioane, a lead of the canoe guides at the PCC, shared, “We have been practicing [for the show] for two years now. They make changes almost every time we practice. We practiced almost every Saturday last semester and… almost every day during this summer break.” Ioane, a junior from Samoa, who is double majoring in accounting and marketing, said adapting to many changes and being physically tired are the major challenges for him and the team. “Though we get tired after practice sometimes, we still have to work for the rest of the day.” Ewen marveled on how it requires a lot of hard work from the departments at the
PCC, especially the canoe pushers. “My hat’s off to them because they are really doing a lot of pushing. It’s tough work that they are doing with no rest.” Besides having been trained on pushing techniques, communication is also one of the main training subjects, explained Ioane. “We have to always pay attention to the cues on what time to enter and be perfectly consistent. The Huki show is all about timing… The whole show can be messed up if one canoe is late.” When asked what the biggest challenge of operating the new canoe show is, Moe said it will be training performers and learning new procedures. “At the end of summer, some people will be quitting because of classes, missions, moving away, etc., so we have to train their replacements quickly to keep up our manpower. “Another challenge we face is learning new procedures for a new show. They can be issuing and maintaining the props and costumes, adjusting to a new sound system, and helping all employees understand what the new show is about, so that they can accurately educate the guests.” With Huki being launched at the PCC, Moe said more jobs will be available to both students and non-students. For students, she said, they will learn about the history of Laie. She hopes it will increase their appreciations and enrich their college experience.•
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BYU Hawaii is pleased to announce the appointment of seven deans to lead the faculties in our new academic structure. “We are grateful to these individuals for their willingness to serve. We also express gratitude to those department chairs and deans whose service now comes to a close for their diligence and meaningful contributions.” - from a University Bulletin
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Dr. Stout:
A LINK BETWEEN MEDIA AND SCHOOL Daniel Stout retires from teaching and looks back at his career B Y B R U N O MAYN E Z
Dr. Daniel Stout said he will focus on his journal, “Media and Religion” in his retirement. Photos by Gab Batac
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ommunications Professor Daniel Stout is retiring after teaching for five years at BYU-Hawaii. Stout has previously held academic and professional positions at BYU in Provo and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Students at BYUH described Stout as an easygoing yet knowledgeable professor. Commenting on his retirement, Stout said, “I’ll be going to a small town called Anderson in South Carolina. By the house, we’ve built a small office space in the woods so I can escape and write there.” In his retirement, he will focus on his journal, “Media and Religion.” Despite his easy going attitude, Stout instilled the importance of communicating in class with his students. One of his students, 24
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Gertie Bulaong, a senior from the Philippines studying communications and humanities, said Stout taught her to be an active learner, encouraged discussions, and opinion sharing. She said, “To this day, I strive to learn something in even the smallest conversations because Stout taught me that it’s important to listen, pay attention, and contribute to any kind of communication.” Deedra Ramachandram, a junior from Malaysia studying graphic design, said she loved Stout’s enthusiasm and passion when he taught. She said his approach was easy and made it interesting to learn. “He taught by having us interact more in class, speak up more, and share experiences instead of always jotting down notes…” Ramachandram said she feels
it’s more effective to learn from those around her because everyone has different experiences people can learn from. Stout is known for having a relaxed atmosphere in class. Bulaong said, “He has a very laid-back approach to teaching.” Ramachandram said Stout loved Aloha Fridays and bringing food to class. Stout grew up in New Jersey being close to media centers like New York City and Washington, D.C. As a child, Stout said he was raised watching films and television with his family. He said, “My parents were also avid readers and they inculcated in me a love of reading. I kind of filled my time with media and along the line I thought I would eventually work for a T.V. station or something.”
Stout earned a degree in communications at BYU in Provo that led to a master’s degree in journalism and mass communications from the University of Georgia. He ultimately earned his doctorate at Rutgers University. While at Rutgers, he was asked what kind of rules members of the church follow in regards to media. This question led him to write his doctoral dissertation “Resolving Conflicts of Worldviews: Mormons and Television Viewing.” In the dissertation, he gathered information on three groups of active members. Two groups had either relaxed or strict rules in regards to television viewing, while the third group had conflicting ideas about which rules to follow. His interests in media led him to create a journal called “Media and Religion.” Beginning back in 2002, the journal publishes monthly articles about the relationship between media and religious groups. Stout said, “We studied groups like Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists, and see what they teach about media and how they use it. We encourage serious study of this topic in the journal and how religion is portrayed in media and the news. ” Sharing his love of films, Stout revealed he binge watches shows with his family. With his communications and media background, he talked about the merging of media and the internet. He said, “Now you get shows with 90 episodes, and I think it’s a wonderful audience experience. Being able to immerse oneself in story and study the characters. Media keeps changing like that.” •
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To this day, I strive to learn something in even the smallest conversations, because Stout taught me that it’s important to listen, pay attention, and contribute to any kind of communication. -Gertie Bulaong
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From Chinese instruments to learning Western music Chinese music student enters music major as a beginner in Western music BY TO M SO N CH E AN G
guzheng and suona specialist and Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra performer, Emily Shek, said as a Chinese music performer, she came to BYU-Hawaii as a complete beginner in Western music. Shek, who is now a senior majoring in music, tries to practice at least six hours a day.
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Shek, a Hong Kong native, said she first started learning to play the guzheng, also known as the Chinese zitter, when she was 6 years old. In sixth grade, she began to take guzheng lessons from The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts. After entering high school, Shek said she also began learning to play the suona in the Hong Kong government’s Music Office. She studied both the guzheng and suona until her arrival at BYUH a few years ago. LIF E IN HO N G KON G
As a member of the Hong Kong Youth Chinese Orchestra and a student who took extra Chinese music lessons outside of school, Shek stated, “I was into Chinese music throughout my whole life in Hong Kong.” Shek recalled of a typical day when she was in high school. “I went to a normal high school just like other students during the day.
After school, I would go to the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts or the Music Office to take instrument lessons. After the lessons, I also needed to practice.” Shek shared how while she lived in the northern part of Hong Kong and went to high school there, both of her music schools were located in the southern part of Hong Kong. During her high school life, she had never stayed at home for more than six hours consecutively, except when she slept. RE A S O NS FO R CO MING TO BYUH
When asked why she ended up attending BYUH where a major and classes in Chinese music aren’t offered, Shek described it as “a result of Heavenly Father’s plan.” She explained, “By the time I graduated from high school, I had earned enough credits in HKAPA already due to the junior program of studying guzheng I had taken part in... Surprisingly, HKAPA didn’t admit me.” Shek shared how the process of being accepted into BYUH wasn’t easy either. She said, “BYUH didn’t let me in immediately...” Because she hadn’t graduated from Seminary, Shek would have to attend Institute in order to attend BYUH. She continued, “But most importantly, right after I sent them my testimony, they admitted me.”
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Shek said when she first came to BYUH, she was trying to decide whether she should choose music as a major. “There is no Chinese music for me to learn here. While all other music majors had a background in music before coming here, I had completely no knowledge about Western music. I didn’t know whether they would allow a beginner to enter into the music major.” Shek performed Chinese music at BYUH for the first time during the Hong Kong Chapter’s performance in Culture Night. She explained, “We did a crossover of Western and Chinese music. In the Chinese part, I played the suona.” The first music class Shek took was MUSC 101. She recalled, “For an assignment, we all needed to perform in class and I didn’t know how to play any Western instrument. Of course, I just took out my suona without hesitation. “After I played, Sister [Jennifer] Duerden immediately told all the music faculties, ‘We have a student who plays Chinese music here!’ And Dr. [David] Kammerer said he had never seen any Chinese music performance and there I came right before he retired.” Shek continued, “He invited me to introduce and perform Chinese music in his world Continued on Page 28 JUNE 2018
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When asked how she felt when she first began to study Western music, Shek said the experience was “very painful.” She explained, “Chinese and Western music styles are two completely different things. On the piano keyboard, there are 12 keys in an octave, but Chinese music uses pentatonic scale, which means there are only five notes in an octave.” “Chinese music is notated in numbers. It was so hard when I first learned to read notes. I needed to count line by line slowly.”
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Shek is now mastering percussion as her major emphasis. Photo by Wesley Ng
Shek recalled how during her first two semesters, she spent most of her time in practice rooms and didn’t even get a job. “Two hours per day was the practice requirement, but that was for other music majors who already had a background in music. I’d stay in the practice room to repeat the most basic things for five or six hours every day.” When asked how she managed to persevere, Shek said she got her motivation from others. She shared, “One time, I played a hymn in the Visitors’ Center with my guzheng. A man listened and he said through my performance he could feel that gospel is being preached all over the world and it truly is for everyone on earth.” Dr. Darren Duerden, a professor of Music, described Shek as a graceful performer. “She’s amazing. I like having other people watch
her perform because she’s graceful. We love having her here. We’re glad that she came here to study in BYUH.” Helam Lau, a sophomore from Hong Kong majoring in psychology and TESOL and a close friend of Shek, said it’s impressive that Shek doesn’t panic on the stage. “A lot of people can’t overcome the fear of performing and they might make mistakes on the stage. I’m that kind of person while Emily isn’t scared at all. For that I really admire her.” Lau said Shek has always seen performance as a joyful experience instead of something to worry about. “She often invited her friends to come to see her perform. She was upset when her performance got postponed. She really cherished every chance to perform,” shared Lau. •
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Vegan tortilla soup. Photo by Maddie Castellano
hanging her eating habits starting last year to clean and healthy, Maddie Castellano, a senior from Arizona studying communications and entrepreneurship, said she completely changed her way of cooking because she wanted to feel better. “I had a lot of friends who are really good at eating clean and healthy, and I started making their recipes and trying other recipes.” Maddie shares her recipes on her blog, Sandy Feet & Tasty Eats, and on Instagram. She said she grew up eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, but also bread, dairy, and cheese. For inspiration, Maddie said she reads and studies cookbooks she buys. She said she also turns to Pinterest, Instagram, her mom, and her grandma for recipes that she then modifies using ingredients she likes. She expressed one of her favorite parts of creating healthy meals she shares is when people try her recipes, like it, and want to keep eating healthier. Maddie said, “It always makes my day when someone messages or tells me that because one of my recipes, they’re able to feed their family healthy for that day or feel more energized at work.” Wanting to share her recipes, Maddie said she has also been working on making a cookbook of more than 100 recipes, but she said she realized it would take a long time to finish it. She said, “I don’t want to rush it because I want it to be perfect. People keep asking me, ‘When are you selling your cookbook?’but I’ve been so busy with school and work that I haven’t had a lot of time to do blog posts.
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“So I thought if I just take some time to make a meal plan of my go-to recipes, I can give it people while I’m still working on my cookbook.” To satisfy the demands and provide healthy meal options, Castellano released a short e-book called “Sandy Feet & Tasty Eats,” a meal plan of breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Monday through Friday. Maddie said the 15 recipes are her favorite recipes. “I constantly get asked, ‘What do you put in your zucchini noodles? How do you make your fajitas or your lettuce wraps?’ So I thought if I just type it all out, put it together, then people will have it themselves.” Maddie’s husband, Cole Castellano, a BYUH alumnus, said he loves her passion for cooking. “I get to be the taste tester, and she found something she’s good at and loves to do. I love that through her blog, she can compile all her awesome recipes and share them with her family, friends, and followers. For me, I also love seeing her succeed with it because she’s able to make a side income doing what she loves.” Maddie explained, “My e-book is only $10, and it has 15 meals and a grocery list of everything you need. Some of the meals are easy and will take you 20 minutes, but some are harder. It’s good for people who want to challenge themselves and for those who don’t know how to cook and just need something quick.” Sophie Chamberlain, a junior from California studying graphic design, said, “Maddie made Mediterranean food for my baby shower, and it was incredible. Everyone loved it. It was so
Maddie Castellano’s e-book. Photo by Gab Batac
healthy, clean, and delicious, which is sometimes an impossible balance. Let’s be real. All I wanted when I was pregnant was Doritos.” Chamberlain said Maddie explained how she made everything and it seemed simple to make again. “The meal was so impressive yet I went home and was able to replicate the hummus confidently. I have always been intimidated cooking meals and usually just have a random assortment of whatever I’m craving for dinner. But Maddie’s recipes are not scary. They’re approachable and have made cooking something I look forward to.” Maddie clarified that some meals are vegetarian, some vegan, and some have meat. She said every meal is designed for most diets, to meet healthy eating goals, and to feel full by substituting some ingredients. To help herself stay on track to accomplish her own health goals, Maddie said, “I just know how much better I feel when I’m eating healthy and exercising. So I try to focus on how I feel and really make it a part of my schedule.” She remarked that Instagram also helps her stay on track. “I know people will message me and be like, ‘Thank you for inspiring me.’” When Maddie started eating healthier, she said she didn’t want to miss old foods so she learned how to make things she craved and liked. “I kind of made them cleaner and healthier. I made Hawaiian haystacks, but with brown coconut rice instead of cream of chicken. “I also learned how to make vegetables taste good. Before, I would just boil them in water and they tasted like nothing. Once I
Greek salad with lemon dressing.
learned how to make vegetables, that’s when I really started liking healthy food.” According to Maddie, vegetables are a staple when she buys groceries. “I always have to get peppers, broccoli, and zucchini. I also always have coconut oil and frozen fruit for smoothies.” In order for the Castellanos to afford to buy healthy ingredients, Maddie said she budgets and buys in bulk from Costco and Amazon. “When I first started eating healthy, my husband and I were still in school, and we did not have money to just go buy these crazy things. “A lot of people think if they’re going to start eating [healthy], they have to buy all these supplements and powders. But you can just focus on buying vegetables, clean meats, and whole grains. If you eat at home, it’s cheaper to make a healthy vegetable-based meal than going to McDonald’s.” Maddie explained how meal planning helps reduce costs because you can make meals with similar ingredients. She said, “If I’m making Mexican food, I can also make lettuce wraps the next day and use the lettuce, cilantro, and cabbage. Just try to cross over ingredients with your meals.” Cole said, “I love how she helps her followers by creating healthy, hearty, and delicious meals instead of eating out and spending more.” However, Maddie explained she doesn’t restrict herself when she craves foods she used to eat. “Once in a while, I still eat ice cream, bread, pizza, and dairy when I go out. I used to eat a lot of dairy, but now I just don’t buy it.
Toasted pecan and coconut granola. Photos by Maddie Castellano
Just eliminating those foods from my house and not banning them from my life have helped.” One of her go-to recipes, according to Maddie, is chicken fajita bowls. She said, “It’s just a bunch of peppers, onion, chicken, and then I do guacamole, homemade salsa, and lettuce with avocado. They’re so easy, and you can make double and have leftovers for the rest of the week. If not [fajitas], I would do lemon chicken, tabbouleh, and chickpeas.” During summer, Maddie said she “will do anything to not turn on the oven. We’ve been grilling a lot this summer. One of my favorites is mango salsa, avocado, and coconut rice with grilled chicken marinated in honey, coconut sugar, and soy sauce. And that’s good because I don’t have to turn on the oven, and it makes good leftovers. I’ve been doing shish kebabs and veggie kebabs or tons of salads with lots of protein in them. And a lot of smoothies because it’s too hot.” Maddie commented she knows she has a good recipe when her husband is excited about it. “I always test my recipes on my husband because he loves all things like pasta, pizza, and carbs. “I’d never really made pasta, but he loves pasta so I started doing it with zucchini noodles. Now, he is addicted to them. I know these are actually good because Cole, who loves pasta, eats them all. “He’s honestly the biggest support because anything I make, he talks about for like 15 minutes. He’ll eat anything I make. He’s not picky at all. But usually he needs more meat, rice, or beans. I have to add a lot more protein
to his meals, or when I make a salad, I literally have to make a mixing bowl just for him.” Cole said, “I’m so proud of her, and I look forward to being her sous chef for the years to come.” • You can find Castellano’s meal plan e-book and more meal inspiration on sandyfeetandtastyeats.com. She also shares recipes on her Instagram account @maddiecastellano.
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The recipe for these banana bread pancakes can be found in Castellano’s e-book.
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The new Human Resources director:
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eid Millerberg is the new director of
it here. It’s fascinating. All companies try to
group, I hope to continue to develop the human
enthusiasm to help students develop
students.” BYUH’s mission is “to integrate both
Human Resources and expressed his
into great community members, leaders, and members of the gospel.
Initially, Millerberg said he did not think
the job here at BYU-Hawaii was much of a possibility. “This job brought me here, and it was a
big surprise. We lived in the Salt Lake area, and I saw the job posting on the internet. At first, I kind of just laughed and I thought, ‘We can’t
just live in Hawaii.’ But then, I applied for the job and was offered the position.”
Millerberg has been the HR director of
BYUH for a few months and he said this is his first time working in higher education. His
responsibilities in this position include employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and Workday.
Because it is new to him, Millerberg
acknowledged the challenge he faces of transitioning from doing human resources work for
companies to working with staff and students.
Nonetheless, he said the best part of his
job as the HR director is working with the
people. He shared, “I’m new, but I’m enjoying
have a vision, and here it’s so clear: To help the spiritual and secular learning and to prepare
students with character and integrity who can
provide leadership in their families, their com-
munities, their chosen fields, and in building the kingdom of God.”
Millerberg said he particularly strives to
help the student employees at the university to have the best working experience and to make the hiring process as smooth as pos-
sible. He noted the high volume of students desiring to work, especially in the Fall Se-
mester, and aims to make it more efficient for departments to hire student workers.
This upcoming Fall Semester, the new
student hire orientation will revert to an
online training due to the large amount of
students who will start working. However, Millerberg said he hopes to eventually be
able to have the resources to return to a live orientation for new student hires.
As for what he looks forward to ac-
resources for the university.”
Prior to working at BYUH, Millerberg
did HR work with companies such as Boart
Longyear, AMI Semiconductor, Microsoft, and Novell.
Millerberg said he loves the ocean, golf,
and his family. His wife also shares a fondness for the beach, he added. •
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All companies try to have a vision, and here it’s so clear: To help the students.
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complishing, Millerberg said, “I took over for Clyde Robins who did a fantastic job. In any
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Carving a New Tune
HÄ miora, a company making people happy through the art and culture of ukuleles BY BRU NO M AY N E Z
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ized ukuleles, was started by Sam Mangakahia, a senior from Australia studying graphic design. Mangakahia hand carves designs on the instruments for customers to pass on stories for future generations. Other ukulelists commented on the business and shared their thoughts about what they think of the custom designed instruments. Mangakahia spoke about how as a 15 year old, he had a moment where he was inspired to start his business. He said, “My dad is a performing artist, and he does workshops and there’s a lot of ukuleles lying around the house. I can remember back in 2011, on July 27, I was sitting at home. I thought to myself, I should learn how to use these things. I picked one up and started playing. “I also remember getting a butter knife and carved some designs into the ukulele, which then started the whole customization idea for the business.” The name of his business stems from his family history and Mangakahia said he honors his family by using his ancestor’s name. “My company is called Hāmiora, [but] originally it was Fresh Ukes. Hāmiora was the name of my second great-grandfather. Knowing I was named after him, I have incorporated it into my
designs and core values of sharing culture and inspiring people.” The designs Mangakahia carves on the ukuleles are inspired by his Polynesian background. He implements his heritage into the carvings and his goal is to help others appreciate not only Polynesian culture but their own life stories. Mangakahia said, “Basically our ancestors used tattoos, carvings, song, and dance to share the culture. Stories are passed on through those mediums. I feel today there are so many ways to express those feelings. “With tattoos, you get buried with them. It’s in your skin and you can’t pass those on... They could have something like an heirloom to pass on, like an ukulele. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but also it can be played and the memories can be resonated throughout generations.” The designs on the ukuleles reflect the life of the owner. Each ukulele Mangakahia has created is unique, according to customers. Customers and fellow ukulelists said they love Mangakahia’s craft and philosophy. Mark Redd, a freshman from California majoring in English, said he was delighted to learn of Hāmiora. He said, “I love Sam’s designs. I think they’re beautiful and I love how much thought and meaning he puts into each one. The ukulele
he made for me is by far the prettiest instrument I’ve ever owned.” Kealoha Vai-Riky, a senior from Tahiti studying business management, said, “I’m impressed with the designs. I follow Sam on Facebook, and whenever he posts pictures of new ukuleles I just say ‘Wow, I like this.’ I like how Sam is able to make drawings that describe a person’s life. I’m planning to buy two ukuleles.” Vai-Riky mentioned his missionary service in Madagascar where he encountered a localized version of the ukulele. He also said there are other types of ukuleles throughout the Pacific and Asia that vary in shape and sound. The entrepreneurial program at BYUHawaii helped Mangakahia connect with other ukulelists and customers. He said he establishing part of his business in the Philippines and Korea where he hoped to introduce ukuleles to schools so children may learn and appreciate them. Mangakahia spoke about his motivation in continuing his business. He said, “I love art, my culture, and making people happy. Family is part of culture. Art is part of God’s gift to each of us to create. Making people happy is the purpose of existing. I’ve made 211 ukuleles. That’s 211 unique stories and there is so much more to come.” •
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Here’s the itinerary for the classic Saturday Circle Island Tour of places to see on Oahu. In a one-day drive around the island, you can visit the Pali Lookout, Aloha Stadium Swap Meet, Mililani Walmart, Matsumoto’s shave ice in Haleiwa, and then back to Laie.
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Nu’uanu Pali Lookout and nearby hikes A guide to the famous Oahu tourist stop By Vic Zhong
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Pali Lookout is one of the most historic sites in Oahu associated with local legends. One of them is the “Night Marchers,” and certain taboos like no pork should be taken over the Pali, according to Honolulu Magazine.You will take about 56 minutes with normal traffic to get from BYU-Hawaii to the lookout. Nearby hikes, such as Likeke Falls, Pali Puka, Lulumahu Falls, and Judy Trail are rated differently in difficulties, but hikers said online that these hikes are worth the rain, wind and bugs.
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According to Pacific Worlds and Associates, Nu’uanu was where the Battle of Nu’uanu happened. The Battle of Nu’uanu was “one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history, in which Kamehameha I conquered the island of Oahu, bringing it under his rule. “In 1795 Kamehameha I sailed from his home island of Hawaii with an army of 10,000 warriors, including a handful of non-Hawaiian foreigners. After conquering the islands of Maui and Molokai, he moved on to Oahu. The pivotal battle for the island occurred in Nu’uanu Valley, where the defenders of Oahu, led by Kalanikpule, were driven back up into the valley where they were trapped above the cliff. Kamehameha’s warriors forced Maui Chief Kalanikupule’s men to their deaths off of the cliff. Roughly 400 warriors died in this battle.”
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• Night marchers, or Hawaiian warriors, are said to march around the island at night. Lopaka Kapanui, owner of Mysteries of Hawaii, said the warriors were the 400 who died in the pivotal battle when Kamehameha I fought against Kalanikpule. An article entitled “Friday Frights: The Legend of Hawaii‘i’s Night Marchers” in the Honolulu Magazine says, “In life, these warriors supposedly traveled at night to protect people so sacred that the common man was never allowed to look at them. Breaking that rule meant death.”
• No pork is allowed on the Pali. Another well-known legend in Hawaii states that the pork god lives on the Windward side of the Pali. Diane Lee, the writer of “Friday Frights: Chilling Ghost Stories from Nu‘uanu Pali Lookout” of the Honolulu Magazine, wrote, “…his [pork god’s] ex-girlfriend, volcano goddess Pele lives on the Leeward side. Because of a dispute, they agreed not to bother each other... Taking pork from one side to the other side would symbolically break that agreement. Some drivers have claimed their cars mysteriously stalled on the highway, but started up after they threw the pork product out the window.”
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The Nu’uanu Pali is a section of the Windward cliff of the Koolau Mountain located at the head of Nu’uanu Valley on the island of Oahu. DIR ECT IO N
According to Google Maps, it will take about 56 minutes with usual traffic to get from BYU-Hawaii to the Nu’uanu Pali Lookout via HI-83. T IME
According to Google Maps, the Pali Lookout opens from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Visiting in the morning is recommended. T H E V IEW
Visitors will be able to see Kaneohe town, Kaneohe Bay, parts of Kailua, and beyond.
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• Bring jackets. It’s on the Windward side of the island that is usually more chilly and windy. • Secure your photo equipment with a strap or tripod. It’s very windy, so you must be careful, especially when using selfie sticks. • Don’t mind photobombs. Tour groups will have the same schedule as you, so don’t be surprised if lots of people are enjoying the lookout with you. • Mind the bees. Before you go up on the lookout, you will see a caution sign which says, “Be aware of BEES during high wind.”
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• Likeke Falls: Based on Honolulu Magazine’s web series of O‘ahu trails, the Likeke Falls are “a relaxing trek on the Windward side.”
• Lulumahu Falls: It’s a private property. According to alltrails.com, it’s owned by Honolulu Board of Water Supply.
What to expect: “This is a wet, slightly slippery, very fun trail for the whole family provided everyone has footwear with good traction.You’ll be stepping over and under branches, through mud and on some mossy rocks, so expect to get a bit dirty before reaching the falls especially if there’s been some windward rain.”
What to expect:You have to have a permit to go there. It’s not a maintained hike, so you use your best judgment and watch out for heavy waterfalls.
From Nu’uanu Pali Lookout to Likeke Falls: According to alltrails.com, Likeke Falls is 2.7 miles away from the Nu’uanu Pali Lookout. • Pali Puka: According to alltrails.com, Pali Puka is rated as a difficult hike. What to expect: It’s muddy, slippery, and windy, so don’t bring children, pets or fancy photo equipment. It’s a challenging hike, so it’s definitely not recommended to go alone.You can park in the Pali Lookout parking lot. Look for a stonewall that’s been stepped into a little stairway and a mini bamboo forest.You will find a hidden entrance with a sign on it. On your way up, you will see some pink ribbons. Follow those. As soon as you hit the top and can see the view of Kaneohe town again.You must walk on a narrow, steep ridge before you reach the famous natural hole. It’s a onehour hike.
From Nu’uanu Pali Lookout to Lulumahu Falls: After you come out from the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, get on the Pali Highway and head southwest on the Google Maps.You will see there’s a mini parking lot on the left hand side of the road. Park there and you will see a sign saying “Nu’uanu Public Hunting Area Unit E,” and that will be the entrance for the Lulumahu Falls. • Judd Trail: It looks just like a hidden rainforest, and it’s absolutely family friendly. There is a waterfall inside, which explains why the rocks are covered with moss. The trail is very green and beautiful, and the huge banyan tree makes it a great place for photo shoots. What to expect: It’s very green and humid.You might consider wearing long sleeves because you might get mosquito bites. Slippers are not recommended because of the moss. From Nu’uanu Pali Lookout to Judd Trail: It’s located midway through Nu’uanu Drive, which is right next to the Lulumahu Falls and has a really noticeable sign next to the Pali Highway.
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he open-air Aloha Stadium Swap Meet showcases vendors offering a variety of items like ukuleles, wood carvings, postcards, and more. BYU-Hawaii students said the Swap Meet is a great place to buy souvenirs at a low price and bargaining with sellers is suggested. The Swap Meet is located 20 minutes from Waikiki and is open three days a week on Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Students said people looking to bargain shop can find deals and save money there. Upon entering this local bazaar, tourists, students, and residents can find signs saying “Big Sale,” “Best Deal Today,” or “Buy One, Take One.” Children can be seen playing with halfmelted shave ice running down their arms and dripping on their shirts. Tourists can be seen lining up for spray-on henna and Polynesian tattoos. Andino Bima Mahreza, a freshman from Indonesia majoring in HTM, said, “My opinion on the Swap Meet is it is a good place to find a lot of souvenirs. They sell clothes, food, earrings, etc. However, one thing I noticed about the Swap Meet is we can bargain with the sellers.” Buyers can try bargaining and chatting up the vendors selling leis, aloha shirts, and straw hats. Items for sale include quilts, school supplies, and even helicopter rides. Explaining further on how to bargain at the Swap Meet, Mahreza said, “It’s a big place. So when you go, make sure not to stop at one shop only, but go around and look other shops as well. I just talked to the seller and asked, ‘Can I get a cheaper price?’ First she said no, but then I left and she called me back. I bought pants. They were selling it for $20, but I only paid $15.”
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Students looking to find cheap clothing may stumble upon finds such as one vendor who displayed a big, yellow sign with red lettering saying, “Big Sale T-Shirts, 7 for $20 or 1 for $4.” Sun dresses and lava lavas are also for sale. Roche Acosta Donato, a sophomore from the Philippines majoring in business management, agreed with Mahreza that “the Swap Meet is a cool place to buy souvenirs. They got cheap stuff there. If you don’t see stuff to buy at a certain store, there’s more on the loop. There are lots of options of things to buy.” Musically inclined shoppers can find ukuleles priced from $25 to $85. The ukuleles can be found in traditional colors like light brown, but also in pink and turquoise. Additionally, there are snacks such as shave ice, peanuts, and fresh coconut for $1 to $5. At a glance, the items being sold seem to be a great money saver, but in reality, most shops at the Swap Meet are selling the same things at around the same price. For example, beach items like towels can be bought at 3 for $25. But shoppers can take a 5-minute walk in any direction and encounter the same towels at the same price. Novelty items like jandals are sold in more traditional colors like black, brown, and light tan. They are also available in different colors like pink, light blue, and even green. Students looking to buy leis for graduation or other events can find them in many colors and designs. Leis can go from $1 to $5. One of the lei vendors, Auntie Annie from the Philippines, said she runs her shop with her husband. She joked, “I’ve been selling leis forever. I’ll keep selling here until I turn to rust.” •
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The outside of the Walmart in Mililani. There are Walmarts in Pearl City, Kapolei, Waipahu, and two locations in Honolulu. Photo by Gab Batac
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hen it comes to shopping outside of Laie, single and married students agreed Walmart has its advantages. According to students, Walmart offers a better environment to shop for diverse items within a family friendly price range.
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Students were asked questions to find out how Walmart compares to competitors in terms of their preference. The following students do not speak for the whole student body but rather share their own opinions. Ultimately, it is up to students themselves to determine whether the journey across the island is worth what they want or need.
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What is your opinion about shopping from Walmart in comparison to other food retail stores? Eli McKay Harris, a junior from Missouri, double majoring in education and English “Walmart is great because it has cheap prices many of the growing families here on the island need. The only reason it is not always the goto option is because of how far away it is.Yes, if you have a car, the trip is easy. But by bus or other options, it takes almost half a day to get the things you need.” Sam Clayton, a junior from Colorado studying business- marketing track “I think Walmart is good. It is the low-price leader, and I like that. However, I think it is too far to merit a specific trip there. I prefer whatever has the lowest price. I’m a cheapskate, so I go for the cheapest thing I can find.” Pattica San, a sophomore from Cambodia studying finance and supply chain management “Walmart is one of the best options. I feel more comfortable shopping at Walmart because I feel like I’m not getting ripped off. When I go there, I can get everything I need such as clothing and chicken. I like vegetables from Walmart as well, and I feel like it’s cheaper than other stores I go to.”
What do you do to help food last longer? H A RRIS
“The freezer is my best friend for making foods last longer. If you put bread in the freezer, it can help to stay fresh allowing it not to mold.”
“Don’t eat it. I save it for special occasions. I wish that was a joke, but it’s not. I literally go, ‘Eh. It hasn’t been a good enough day to eat this food,’ or I’ll be like, ‘Yeah, I can have a sandwich or piece of bread.’”
“I only buy food I’m going to eat that week. I usually cook it, and then put it in the fridge. And when I want to eat it, I just heat it up.”
Do you think buying food from Walmart when possible is a better option? Why? What do you usually look for? HA R R I S
“Yes, I do think if you can go to Walmart, you should. Mainly going back to the logic behind the prices.You can save a lot more from going the extra mile, and if you now have the Walmart app, you can even save more money. By taking a picture of the receipt, you are shown and given the extra cash back if the items you bought were found cheaper elsewhere. I usually look for foods both my wife and I enjoy. But mainly things we can make from scratch, nothing premade or throw into the microwave.” CLAY TON
“I will either go to the snack section or the hygiene section and see if they have anything on sale or anything that is reasonably a good price. If I feel like it’s a good price, I’ll buy it.”
What are some alternatives to shop other than going to Walmart? HA R R I S
“Our main go to place other than Walmart would have to be Costco, again for the prices. But we also can live for a month on the food we get from there.” CLAY TON
“Foodland or online. If I’m at Walmart and I see something, I’ll think if can get this online, such as Amazon, or eBay. Internet has everything and it’s cheaper, even the shipping. It’s easier to have it sent straight to Laie. It’ll take long, but if you don’t have to have it now, it works.” SA N
“I like Costco, but at the same time I don’t like to buy a lot of stuff, put it in my room, and then fill it up with a bunch of stuff. Besides Walmart, I can’t find any other place better than Costco.” •
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weet syrup saturates fresh shave ice while customers extend in a line outside the legendary Matsumoto’s Shave Ice in anticipation for their order. According to the Matsumoto’s website, over the past 67 years, Matsumoto’s has become a historical icon in the heart of Haleiwa. Although some BYU-Hawaii freshmen may have tried shave ice prior to arrival in Oahu, students and alumni highly encourage people to visit Matsumoto’s for the historical and cultural experience of Hawaii. “You should try it because it’s an iconic stop. Hawaii is really famous for it.You should just try it at least once,” recommended Shaina Auaea, a student from Wisconsin majoring in exercise sport science. She continued, “Honestly, there’s always so many people there. Try it once just to say you ate there, and if you really love it then, yeah, go back.”
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You shouldn’t be crunching on anything.You shouldn’t be chewing little ice pebbles.” The shave ice at Matsumoto’s is produced with a Fujimarca machine that changes the texture of the ice. Auaea added, “Good shave ice should just melt in your mouth automatically. It should be finely chopped. For real, some shave ice is just ice. It might as well be Kool-aid with ice. It’s too thick! She laughed and said, “I don’t like it when it’s really icy because all the juice sinks to the bottom.” CULT UR A L TO P P ING S
Add some fun to your shave ice with azuki beans, Japanese red beans cooked with sugar and water, according to Matsumoto’s website. Hyoju Jeong, a junior majoring in social work from South Korea, said, “I like shave ice,
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but it depends on the ingredients. For example, in Korea, we eat ice cold red bean shaved ice.” Jeong said there are many forms of sweeteners, but the red bean is the best and it can even be combined with cream for a richer taste. Erika Hendrawn, a junior studying HTM from Indonesia, said, “There is also red bean paste. The red bean is not sour at all, just sweet.” Jeong said, “We also put mochi, and on the top, we put chocolate syrup or strawberry syrup. I like the typical ingredients from Korea. We also put the ice cream on top of the shave ice then add the topping.” Sweetened condensed milk is another popular topping, Steinagel said. “I always try something different, but I always get condensed milk on top. It tastes really good and adds more sugar, which is what I want.”
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Auaea said she likes the thickness and sweetness of the condensed milk and believes it complements the shave ice as a creamer. “Condensed milk is very strong. It’s like drinking honey.” F L AVO R S
In addition to the signature combinations, 37 flavors are available at Matsumoto’s. Steinagel said, “They’ve got orange, tiger’s blood, and they have specialty flavors where they mix it up.” Liew said she likes anything fruity and in particular, she enjoys the specialty flavor. A fan of specialty creations, Steinagel said, “One of them is called Matsumoto’s. It includes their special or favorite flavors.” The Matsumoto’s combination is lemon, pineapple, and coconut syrup.
Hendrawn shared, “My favorite flavors are pineapple and coconut.” Voicing her preferences, Jeong said shave ice should always have some kind of fruit such as cocktail or tropical fruit like mango, pineapple, or cherry. Auaea said tropical flavors like guava and lilikoi are unique to Hawaii. Her choices are citrus fruits. Palmer said he likes melon and his favorites are lychee and watermelon.•
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ating customs vary from culture to culture and person to person. For example, in some cultures, people only date after they know each other and are serious about each other, but in other cultures, dating is more casual and is seen as a way to get to know people. BYU-Hawaii students shared their traditional customs and modernday dating standards from around the world. They discussed the role dating has in their own countries and on campus. However, the descriptions of dating are only the perspectives of the individual students and not necessarily their whole nation.
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WHAT D O E S I T M E A N I N YO U R CU LTUR E I F SO M E O N E A S K S YO U ON A DAT E ?
Adam Jonsson a sophomore from Sweden majoring in business management, said, “It means they have some sort
of interest of the person they ask out. Usually people know each other quite well before asking them out.”
are looking for a serious relationship, a person you want to spend a lifetime with. It is a serious step, not very casual.”
Hans Nieto, a sophomore from Ecuador studying business management, said, “It would mean the person is interested in getting to know you, with the possibility something romantic might happen with time... It doesn’t necessarily mean the person is looking for a romantic relationship right away, but instead to get to know you better to see if they can find a good connection as a result of that date. It could end up in a friendship, a romantic relationship or nothing. In our culture, we are very open to any possibility.”
Rute Berehe, a sophomore from Ethiopia majoring in engineering, said, “We don’t really go on dates in my culture. If a guy likes a girl and she knows and likes him back, he’ll tell her, and if she accepts it, they will start going out on dates. They both already know each other and it starts with a friendship before dating. Dating is a more serious commitment.”
Aseri Matiavi, a freshman from Fiji studying business management, said, “Asking someone on a date means getting to know a person....Back at home it means you
Jensen Bilan, a junior from the Philippines studying TESOL, said, “In my culture, if you ask someone out on a date, you would already be courting them. It’s a bit different from here where you ask someone out on a date as a casual thing. You can mean it as a casual thing or you’re interested in them, Continued on Page 54 JUNE 2018
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but when you’re asked on a date in my culture, you are already asking them to become your boyfriend or girlfriend.” Aaron Wong, a senior from China studying accounting, said, “If someone asks you on a date, it means they want to be boyfriend and girlfriend. Before you ask someone to date you, you will look at him or her for a long time, find out who they are, who they hang out with, and you try to find out if you’re interested in them. When the time is right, you ask them on a date.... In my culture it is more of a serious commitment than Western culture.” Gabriel Meyer, a freshman from Arizona studying marine biology, said, “I think if someone asks you on a date, it’s a sign that the person has an interest in getting to know you on a more one-on-one setting.” ARE T HE R E SPE C I FI C CU STO M S EX PECT E D OF M E N O R WO M E N IN YO U R COU N T RY ?
Sweden “There are less expectations in Sweden. It is not uncommon for a girl to ask a guy out. Regardless of whether you’re male or female, don’t be late. If someone is late or cannot make it, it is important to give a heads up.” Ecuador “Elegance and a good presentation is important in most places in Ecuador. It is expected of you to give the best impression you can. This doesn’t mean you have to spend millions of dollars, but you can simply use the best you have and put in an effort to give the best impression you can. Often, the way you dress up is a reflection of your personality, [and] if you can find time to make sure you have a good presentation.” Fiji “It is a traditional thing for the men to come to the doorstep of the house to ask for the parent’s permission. Guys take food to the girl’s house. They can’t just walk into a girl’s house empty handed. It shows no manners. It is appropriate if you come with something. Food is more popular.”
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Ethiopia On a date, it is expected the guys pay for everything. The girls don’t spend anything. It is cool to be independent, but it’s the culture. Guys like to be kind and generous.” Philippines “One of the things I think is really cool about my culture is that guys always have to get the girls and then bring them back home. It is like bringing her and then giving her back. It is also custom for guys to socialize with the girl’s family as well. When they hang out, it is usually at the girl’s home with the family around so the family can get to know the guy.” China “Chinese boys and girls are shy. If you want to date them, just be brave and ask them. If you are waiting for them to ask you, they may be too shy and it won’t work.” United States “Traditionally in my culture, men are the ones who ask the women out. Men are also the ones who usually fund the date and come up with the ideas. Not to say women can’t do that also, but nine times out of 10, the male is the one to instigate the date.” COULD YOU DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DATE IN YOUR CULTURE?
Ecuador “Common dates in Ecuador consist of dancing, going out to eat dinner, and visiting tourist attractions. Whatever is done should be done to treat the date wonderfully.”
with her friends. Become familiar with her family well. When the family finally approves of you, that’s when you can become official.” “On a typical date couples would typically go out to dinner or the movies, and they actually prefer group dates until you are official. Solo dates are not until you are official.” United States “Typically a date usually requires food, right? Also, it has a fun activity that lets the two individuals get to know each other.” WH AT IS A N IMP O RTANT FACTOR YO U CO NSIDER WH EN DECIDING TO DAT E SO MEO NE?
Sweden “Well, you got to be able to have fun with each other. I don’t think it is likely for a guy to ask a girl out unless he knows to an extent it is not going to be awkward. Dating is purposely designed to lead somewhere. It could lead to a relationship, and a relationship may even lead to a marriage.”
Ecuador “For me to consider someone to ask on a date, it is important to find a connection in our personalities. When I date, I want not just to spend time with the person I like, but to spend quality time with her. I want to enjoy the moment as much as possible and that depends a lot on the other person’s personality.” Fiji “As long as the guy [can] take care of you.”
Ethiopia “Boys don’t really meet your parents until you’re planning on getting married. They don’t expect to meet that person, and if you’re happy, they are happy. However, they do their best to make sure they are a good person.”
Ethiopia “I hope in every relationship there is love. You don’t want to get married to someone because it is arranged and there aren’t any true feelings. It should be something personal that you want to do. Both sides should be fair and love each other.”
Philippines “So courting in the Philippines is a very long process.You actually have to do a lot of things before you can become official.You have to show you’re actually interested in the girl. Try to get to know her first. Become friends
Philippines “I guess for me our compatibility and how comfortable I am with that person, because I guess if our personalities don’t match, then I kind of know we aren’t going to be a good match.”
Students say the teachings of the LDS Church stress the importance of marriage and respecting each other. Photo by Wesley Ng
China “Knowing someone’s personality is really important. How someone looks will determine if you decide to talk to them. How someone’s personality is will determine how long the relationship will last.” United States “An important factor in dating is finding someone with similar goals and interests. Ultimately, a relationship built on two people who don’t have a similar vision for the future and who don’t like similar things won’t have the best of times.” HOW HAVE T HE T E ACH I N G S OF TH E L D S C HU RCH I M PACT E D YOUR O PI N I ON O N DATI NG ?
Sweden “The purpose is always the same. It is for two people to learn more about each other and to have fun. The LDS teachings encourage people to act and get married. That is the biggest difference.”
Ecuador “I think the most important thing I have learned in this church about dating is the responsibility I have to do everything in my power to protect the other person’s dignity before God and to always do things to treat the other person in an honorable way and not just to satisfy my selfish worldly passions. Treating the girl I am dating as the daughter of God she is, and all the respect that should be involved with that knowledge, is for me the most important thing to take into consideration when I am dating.” Fiji “The LDS dating culture has changed my perspective, in the cultural aspect.You’re parents are the ones making most of the decisions. In the LDS Church, you decide because you are taught in the church standards of what to do and what not to do.”
Philippines “We have standards, and I really like to follow those standards, which is a good thing. If the guy follows the standards, I feel like we have more time to enjoy each others quality time.” China “The church teaches us the purpose of dating is to get to know someone. It’s not focused on what you have. It is focused on what your future will be. That’s something I enjoy, that [the church] focuses on what we can be and the potential we have. LDS dating changed a lot of how I look at dating. Dating for me is now more about futures and potentials. The church taught me to have standards.” United States “I think people who follow directions passed on from the prophet and the Lord’s other appointed officiates are a lot more desirable to date. Plus the teachings teach us to date. So that too.” •
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really minimal, but if everybody acts as if they’re the only one going out into the ocean wearing sunscreen, or taking a bucket of sand from the beach home, the effects get magnified.” According to The New York Times, “An estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen is believed to be deposited in oceans annually with the greatest damage found in popular reef areas in Hawaii and the Caribbean. “In 2015, the nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory … found an average of 412 pounds of sunscreen deposited daily on the reef at Hanauma Bay, a popular snorkeling destination in Oahu that draws an average of 2,600 swimmers each day.” In response, graphic design senior, Audrey Acomb from Utah, said, “I think [the bill is] probably a good thing considering how many people go in the ocean every day.” Section 1 of the Bill, says that “sea turtles, marine mammals, and migratory birds may be exposed to oxybenzone and octinoxate contamination. The two chemicals have caused the death of coral, coral bleaching, and ‘genetic damage to coral and other marine organisms.’ These chemicals increase reproductive diseases in marine life, cause deformities, and ‘threaten the continuity of fish populations.’” Acomb questioned, “If it’s harmful for the coral, is it harmful for us? And if it’s safer for the coral, is it safer for us?” Continued on Page 58 JUNE 2018
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In “Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis” (6th ed.) by Robert L. Rietschel and Joseph F. Fowler, it says oxybenzone has replaced para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) derivatives as the most common allergen in sunscreens. However, oxybenzone has not been proven to be toxic to the human immune system. Because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved of the chemicals that Hawaii is seeking to ban, The New York Times said those who make traditional sunscreens are opposing this legislation because they are “vital to preventing skin cancer.” To counter that, Ingley said, “There are lots of things that have been approved by the FDA that can kill you and lots of critters. Just because something’s been approved by the FDA, doesn’t mean it should have a blank check to be used in whatever context someone wants to use it in. The FDA doesn’t have jurisdiction over the environment as a whole.” Ciara Sanchez, a senior from California studying peacebuilding, said, “I feel like they’re doing good things with the environment, but they probably won’t be able to stop people from bringing it when they travel. “If anything, this will just be an inconvenience to people trying to buy sunscreen.” But Ingley said, “We can have a very deliberate, positive impact on those ecosystems by doing something different.”
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Section 2 of the Bill clarifies which sunscreens will be prohibited being sold to those that include oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both. This includes, but is not limited to “lotion, paste, balm, ointment, cream, solid stick applicator, brush applicator, roll-on applicator, aerosol spray, non-aerosol spray pump, and automated and manual mist spray.” People are being encouraged to use mineral sunscreens with non-nano size zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Nonnano size is considered reef-safe because it will be less likely to be consumed by corals. Ingley said in response to those who may feel like they don’t have to worry about coral reefs, “There’s this term called ecosystem services. An ecosystem service is something that an intact, healthy ecosystem provides to the human population without anything in return. “These things include protection from coastal erosion, storm surge, and tsunamis. That’s a very direct benefit we get from this ecosystem being intact. They’re really important but also really easy to take for granted. It’s not until we damage the ecosystem that we realize how much money, time, and effort it would take to provide that same service the reef would.” Popular brands like SunBum, Alba Botanica, La RochePosay, CeraVe, and Aveeno offer some products free of oxybenzone and octinoxate. •
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