October 10, 2013 Ke Alaka'i

October 10, 2013

Ke Alaka i Volume 105: Issue 5

THE LEADER

Washington in Gridlock: Government shuts down after budget debate 4

Hawaii’s Natural Medicine: The healing power of island remedies 8

Men’s and Women’s Soccer:

Seasiders compete in mainland road trips 18

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UH Prof essor sheds light on Hawaiian medicine.

[page 15] Open Mic at the Game Center

[page 12] Alison Williams talks about child bir th.

[page 18 & 19] Men & Women soccer teams retur n from roadtr ip

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University of Hawaii Professor Keoki Baclayon holds plants used to make natural Hawaiian remedies featured in his Hawaiian medicine class at BYU-Hawaii. Photo by Kyoko Hasegawa

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Students, faculty and community members attended the BYUH’s stake center to listen to the words of the prophet and apostles. Photo by Pichaya Saisopa

CALENDAR

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The women and men’s soccer teams will take on Dominican University of California at 12:30 and 3 p.m. respectively. Come support the Seasiders in this PAC West Conference game at the BYUH soccer fields behind the PCC.

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Doors open at 7 p.m. for the Performance Series with Alex Boye.

Preshow begins at 7:30 p.m. with Shaun Parry’s Dance Troupe. Main show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices for BYUH students with current ID is $10. Students with any kind of ID is $15. Faculty, military, and missionaries are $20 for tickets.

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All students and working professionals interested in a BYU MBA are invited to room 155 in the Aloha Center at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the admission process and will connect with current BYU MBA students and alumni.

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the week in

QUOTES

“The long and short of it is, there is going to be a negotiation here. We can’t raise the debt ceiling without doing something about what’s driving us to borrow more money and to live beyond our means.”

-House Speaker John Boehner said of the negotiations between congress and President Obama.

“Now is the time for members and missionaries to come together to work together to labor in the Lord’s vineyard to bring souls unto Him.” -President Thomas S. Monson said during the 183rd

semi-annual LDS General Conference.

“Each day is a day of decision, and our decisions determine our destiny.”

-Elder Russel M. Nelson said during the Saturday Afternoon Session on Oct. 5.

news headlines

Supansa Wongwiraphab and Gisele Chan gathered with other students to watch the 183rd semi-annual General Conference at their local meeting house. Photo by Pichaya Saisopa

General Conference messages inspire students

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NOTE WORTHY

At the close of the 183rd semiannual General Conference of the LDS Church, BYU-Hawaii students, members, and non-members all over the world reflected on the words and counsel of President Thomas S. Monson, the apostles, and general authorities. This year’s October conference left students feeling inspired and comforted through the talks they heard.

Mckelle Sanders, a freshman studying exercise science from Centerville, Utah, said, “Conference always makes me feel the spirit so strongly, and it’s a fresh start and a reminder on how I should be living my life.”

Sanders felt inspired by one talk in particular.

“Elder L. Tom Perry’s talk was my favorite because of the story about the grandma and her grandson who was in prison. I have some family members who have fallen away from the church and this talk reminded me how great they still are,” she said.

Jonathan Larsen, a freshman from Richland, Wash., said, “One of my favorite talks was by Elder Terence M. Vinson. I liked his story about the boy trying to push the large boulder and his dad told him to use all his strength. When the boy said he was, the father said I am part of your strength. I

liked how this story talks about how we must all remember to turn to the Lord when we are in need of strength beyond our own.”

“One of my favorites was by President Uchtdorf in the priesthood session,” said Jeff Facer, a sophomore studying marine biology from La Canada, Calif. “Basically I like how he said your success isn’t determined by how many times you fall but by how many times you pick yourself back up.”

Gabriela Gomez, a freshman studying ICS communications and peace building from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, said, “My favorite talk was by Elder Christofferson.

He reminded me of my value and duty as a woman. He reminded me of the influence and light I give to the world and that I can help priesthood holders around me through my example and spirit.”

All sessions of General Conference are available online at LDS.org or in the special General Conference issue in next month’s Ensign magazine.

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Rick Hohensee, of Washington, holds a “Fire Congress” sign outside the vacant U.S. Capitol on Oct. 8. Federal buildings are closed until Congress comes to an agreement on how to end the shutdown.

Photo by AP

Facts about the U.S. government shutdown

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he United States government has been shutdown for almost two weeks as the debate between Republicans and Democrats in Congress and the White House continues to rage.

Logan Anderson, a junior in business from West Jordan, Utah, said, “It’s too complicated and confusing to understand with all the social media rumors and false accusations to even care.”

Here is what is happening:

According to the Constitution, every year Congress must pass a budget, outlining the spending and income of the Government for that year. The last time the government actually made a budget was in 1997. Since that time, they have merely just been passing “resolutions.” Resolutions give the government the freedom to continue spending money for a predetermined time limit, Business Professor Cary Wasden explained.

resolution that doesn’t fund Obamacare and raising the debt ceiling.

With both sides being very reluctant to negotiate, the government has had to shutdown.

Wasden said, “You are not getting the true story from either side and neither party comes out of this looking good. It shows us just how absolutely dysfunctional our government is right now. It’s a complicated issue with a simple solution. Just pass a budget.”

What happens with a government shutdown?

With the government shutdown, many government-funded programs have been shutdown as well. For example, all national parks, museums, and zoos have been closed. Most federal employees are temporarily out of work. Obtaining a passport or gun permit will also be unavailable until the debate is resolved.

Surprisingly enough, this isn’t the first time that this has happened. In 1996, a similar government shutdown lasted 21 days.

Why the shutdown now?

Conner Dunlap, a sophomore studying marine biology from Sitka, Neither Republicans or Democrats can come to a mutual agreement Alaska, said, “I think the government just needs to learn how to work regarding budget and spending. Republicans are in control of the together and not in opposition. They are just not getting the job House of Representative and the Democrats are in charge of the Sen- done.” ate and the White House. The Democrats are hoping to continue the Recently, there have been signs of progress but no real signs current trend by passing a resolution and increasing the debt ceiling, of a resolution. If Congress does not reach an agreement by Oct. 17, or the amount of debt the country can have, so that they can fund all it will have the possibility of defaulting on the national debt. If that the government programs. Such programs include the Affordable Care were to happen, the national credit score would be worsened and Act, or Obamacare, as it is more commonly known. Republicans have would cause some long-term problems. no desire to fund Obamacare allowing President Obama to continue

“There is no way that a budget gets passed when there is so spending more money, according to Wasden. much animosity between the two parties. They will just pass another resolution,” said Wasden.

What does this mean?

The Republicans in the House of Representatives are not willing to pass a resolution that includes funding for Obamacare, and the Democrats in the Senate and White House aren’t willing to approve any

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Source: CNN

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Country of the Week

Miss World 2013 Kandidata ng Pilipinas nanalo sa unang pagkakataon

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ilyon-milyong Pilipino ang sumigaw sa kasiyahan sa pagkapanalo ni Megan Young, 23, bilang “Miss World 2013” na ginanap sa Bali, Indonesia noong Septyembre 28. Nagpahayag ng kanilang mga reaksyon ang mga estudyanteng Pilipino sa BYU-Hawaii hinggil sa tagumpay ni Young bilang unang Pilipina na nagkamit ng korona at titulong “Miss World.”

Nagpahayag si Young, isang Pilipina-Amerikana na “TV host” at aktress, ng kanyang pasasalamat sa lahat ng kanyang mga Pilipinong taga-suporta noong natanggap niya ang sash at korona kay Miss World 2012 na si Wenxia Yu ng China. Nagpasalamat si Young sa kanyang mga taga-suporta gamit ang kanyang katutubong wika at idinagdag niya, “Nangangako ako na maging pinakamagaling na Miss World,” ulat ng Associated Press.

Mayroong mga 127 kandidatang lumahok sa “beauty pageant” ngayong taon sa temang “Kagandahang may Layunin.” Sumunod kay Young ay si Marine Lorphelin ng Pransiya, na rumanggo ng ikalawang pwesto, at si Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter ng Ghana, na nakakuha naman ng pangatlong pwesto.

Nagpahayag si Patricia Hernando, estudyanteng nakapagtapos sa BYUH, ng kanyang kaalaman ukol sa benepisyong handog ng pagkapanalo ng Pilipinas sa Miss World, “Makikilala ang Pilipinas sa pagkakaroon ng magaganda at matatalinong kababaihan. Sinabi niya [Young] na gumagawa siya ng digital na pelikula. Siguro, bilang Miss World, maudyukan niya ang mga Pilipino na gumawa ng mas makabuluhan at orihinal na mga pelikula. Sana maitaguyod niya ang kultura ng Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng digital na pelikula.”

Nagpahayag din si Kaye Miole, isang estudyateng nakapagtapos sa BYUH, at sinabi niya, “Siguro sa pagtatagumpay niya na makuha ang korona, magiging mas matulungin si Megan sa pagtuturo sa mga tao upang malutas ang ating totoong problema na kahirapan at edukasyon.”

Sa kanyang pakikipanayam sa balitang BBC, sinabi ni Young ang kaugnayan ng Miss World “pageant” sa henerasyon ngayon, “Sa tingin ko may kaugnayan pa rin ito. Kahit saan ka man pumunta, kahit anong oras ka nasa mundo, nangangailangan pa rin ng tulong ang mga tao. Patuloy na nangangailangan sila ng tulong at iyan ang layunin ng Miss World – ang mag-abot ng tulong sa mga tao, mag-abot ng tulong sa may mababang pribilehiyo at ang layunin ko ngayong taon ay hindi lamang gawin iyan kung hindi ipaalam sa mga tao kung ano ang kanilang magagawa upang makatulong din.”

Megan Young is the first candidate from the Philippines to win the title of Miss World. Photo by AP

Philippine candidate wins the crown for the first time

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illions of Filipinos shouted for joy when Philippine candidate Megan Young, 23, was crowned “Miss World 2013” in Bali, Indonesia on Sept. 28. BYU-Hawaii Filipino students commented on Young’s success being the first Filipina to have garnered the title.

Young, a Filipina-American TV host and actress, expressed her gratitude to all her Filipino supporters when receiving the sash and crown from Miss World 2012 Wenxia Yu of China. Young thanked her supporters in her native language and added, “I promise to be the best Miss World ever,” reports Associated Press.

There were 127 candidates who joined the beauty pageant this year with a theme “Beauty with a Purpose.” Next to Young was Marine Lorphelin of France, in second place and Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter from Ghana, who garnered third.

Patricia Hernando, a BYUH alumna from the Philippines, said about the benefits the show could give to the Philippines upon winning the pageant, “The Philippines will be known for having beautiful and smart ladies… She [Young] mentioned that she’s doing digital filming. So maybe as a Miss World, she can encourage Filipinos to produce more meaningful and original films. Hopefully, she will promote Philippine culture through digital films.”

Kaye Miole, a BYUH alumna from the Philippines, also said, “Maybe, upon winning the crown, Megan will be more helpful in educating people to solve our real problems in our country, which are poverty and education.”

In an interview with BBC news, Young said of the Miss World pageant for today’s generation, “I think it is still relevant. No matter where you go, no matter what time you are in the world, people always need help. They constantly need help and that is what the purpose of Miss World is. It is to reach out to people, to reach out to the less privileged, and my goal this year is to not only do that but to let people know what they can do to help as well.” -Ma. Vis Tagu ba -Ma vis tagu ba

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Snake dead on Pali Highway

Hawaii has no snakes, and yet a boa constrictor, like the one above, was run over by a driver on the Pail Highway. Photo by AP

Invasive boa constrictor is unusual roadkill

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he Pali Highway became host to an unexpected category of road kill when a motorist ran over a boa constrictor on the evening of Sept. 22. The unfortunate snake was 5 feet long and had been living in the wild previous to its highway expedition.

Associated Press reports the driver took the snake to a relative’s house before calling authorities to come and pick it up. Authorities conducted a thorough search around the Nuuanu Reservoir area, near where the accident took place, to make sure there were no other snakes. However, no evidence was found.

Finding a snake is of utmost importance to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, as snakes are not indigenous to Hawaii and are illegal to transport and possess.

As the HDOA states, “Snakes and large lizards have no natural predators in Hawaii and pose a serious threat to Hawaii’s environment because they compete with native animal populations for food and habitat. Many species also prey on birds and their eggs, increasing the threat to our endangered native birds.”

Tiernan Brown, a freshman exercise science major from Utah, commented, “I would have waited a day too, because if you live in Hawaii and have never seen a snake there before, you aren’t going to know what to do with it.”

“I wouldn’t even think to call anyone, to be honest—I probably would’ve been one of the people driving by really surprised,” said Hunter Barratt, freshman in graphic design from Arizona.

Procedures have been set by the HDOA for surprising and singular incidents such as this. The department has urgently reminded the public that snakes and lizards endanger the native plant and animal life already established in Hawaii. Any illegal animals can be reported and turned in to appropriate authorities with no prospects of questions or fines.

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The Legend of Pele

Hawaiian Goddess of fire and volcanoes has fearsome reputation

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he ancient Hawaiian legends told by native Hawaiians inspire students and faculty today. The story of Pele is one story that stirs visitors and locals imaginations. Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes. Her reputation is well known amongst the local people of Hawaii; and many stories have been told of her, according to Herb Kawainui Kane, in his book, “Pele, Goddess of Hawai’i’s Volcanoes.”

“Her personality is volcanic -- unpredictable, impulsive, given to sudden rages and violence. Hers is both the power to destroy and the power to create new land. Born in the awe experienced by an ancient people, her majestic presence is felt by those who visit her domain today,” says Kane.

In “Hawaiian Mythology” by Martha Warren Beckwith, Pele was born of the goddess Haumea, and left the islands of Tahiti to find her home on these islands. In her travels, she moved from island to island and dug craters as she sought for a place to settle.

She was torn apart in Maui by her angry sister, Namakaohaha’i, the goddess of the sea. Pele’s spirit fled to the island of Hawai’i and made her home there since then.

This mural in the McKay Foyer depicts one of the legends about Pele and her sister Maui.

Photo by Kyoko Hasegawa

Bubba Au, a junior in political science from Maui, particularly enjoyed the stories of the conflicts Pele had with her sister. He said, “I always found it interesting because of relationships in general, you know, two opposites always going after each other.”

Often modern Hawaiians are told stories of Pele appearing on the side of the road, either as a young woman or as an old lady.

Welina Mills, a freshman in psychology from Hau’ula, told a story about a couple of guys that saw an old hag walking on the road while they were driving. They had a feeling to pick her up, but failed to and were later told that it was Pele, and if they didn’t pick her up, then something bad would happen.

“They were on the road and then the earth started shaking and they looked up and there was a fireball coming at them, and then they died,” said Mills.

Having heard stories similar to this, Ricky Ramond, a Pacific islands research assistant from the Big Island, said, “It kind of makes sense. If you see an old person walking, then you’d want to pick them up. If you don’t, then one day when you become old maybe something will happen to you, and maybe someone will just pass by.”

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UH Professor introduces island remedies to BYUH

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niversity of Hawaii Professor Keoki Baclayon is hosting the first traditional Hawaiian medicine class on the BYU-Hawaii campus this semester. “I am very passionate about this subject especially when I know the impact it can have on people with real-life ailments, diseases or addictions,” said Baclayon.

Baclayon has an interactive way of teaching. “I teach students to identify and gather the plants.” said Baclayon. Students gather the plants for the Wednesday labs. Held at 7:40 a.m. between the ballroom and Aloha Center, the scene resembles a modernized apothecary. Leaves are chopped by students and then put into blenders to make herbs into juices. Students created a spicy orange mixture of olena (turmeric), chili pepper and aloe, a blend intended to help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and digestive problems. “It’s toasty,” said Kurt Haws, a junior in ICS from Arizona.

La’au lapa’au (Hawaiian medicine) concerns more than just mixing plants to administer to the body. Baclayon explained, “The traditional Hawaiian perspective of dealing with sickness does not just focus on the body. There is a spiritual aspect of exercising faith in Akua. You have to ask if the patient is willing to take it. The reason is they won’t get better if their mind isn’t into it.” The la’au lapa’au tradition had integrated emotional aspects of healthcare that modern

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HAWAI’IAN NATURAL MEDICINE

medicine has been eager to discover. “Behavioral science tells us today that things like trauma can have adverse effects on health, but kahunas have known that for a long time,” said Baclayon.

Experts in traditional Hawaiian medicine are called kahuna la’au lapa’au. “A kahuna deals with more than just plants. They had a knowledge base that covered a multiplicity of areas which was both astounding and amazing,” said Baclayon, who has been fortunate enough to study with a kahuna since 2006. “I had the right person at the right time to teach me,” he said.

Dr. Isabella Abbott, a UH-Manoa botanist, wrote about kahuna la’au lapa’au. “Their knowledge spanned three disciplines we consider separate today--botany, pharmacology, and medicine. They consistently recognized and identified plants, knew their characteristics, and contributed importantly to the high level of Hawaiian taxonomy, all of which fall in the realm of botany. In preparing the plants--selecting them according to their maturity and season, mixing them in proper proportions--they functioned as pharmacists. And in prescribing and administering them, of course, they served as physicians.”

Baclayon feels that the perpetuation of la’au lapa’au is important for everyone, not just Hawaiians. In designing his course, Baclayon’s aim is to “Make it possible for students to bridge the similarities between the healing traditions of their own culture and that of Native Hawaiians. This will assist them in viewing the practical application of the herbs as their native practice; in the end they learn a practice that becomes uniquely theirs.”

So far students in the class have met the course with great enthusiasm. Tevita Latu, a senior on the IT track of Pacific Island studies from Tonga, has a family legacy of healing with Tongan traditional medicine. Latu said, “Most of the islands have a connection with how we use leaves. I wanted to learn about the different traditional medical practices in the Pacific. By doing this I can carry on my ancestors’ tradition.”

Even students who are not enrolled in the course enjoyed learning about the herbs. Jerrica Levi, a senior in English from Missouri, went to the lab for Samoan class to study plants featured in Samoan legends. “I think it is really interesting. It is an important part of Polynesia. I didn’t know that a lot of the herbs, like rosemary and basil, had healing properties,” said Levi.

Baclayon said, “My intention is to convince the standing faculty and decision makers at BYU- Hawai’i to implement these la’au lapa’au courses into their course catalog as courses that go toward the degree of any degree seeking student. This will help people can know that natural medicine is a viable and useful tool for modern-day health and diet.”

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Students prepare traditional Hawaiian remedies to combat seasonal illnesses. Photos by Kyoko Hasegawa

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fall seasonal trend to Hawaii is to have a fresh face, with minimal mascara and eyeliner, and a darker lip.

Q: Aside from allergic reactions, can makeup be harmful to your

skin?

A: The makeup industry has really changed by leaps and bounds in

the sense that they cater to your exact skin type. But no matter the foundation, whether it’s the three-dollar kind from the drugstore or the sixty-dollar kind from the department store, it’s going to clog your pores if you don’t wash your face at night.

Q: Are there any good remedies or concoctions that can be made at home?

A: Coconut oil is good for almost any type of facial use you can

think of. Tea tree oil is also really good for acne, but it can be hard to find at a convenience store. One good combination for skin mixes half a lemon with two teaspoons of raw honey. Lemon juice is good for acne scars, and the mixture brightens your complexion.

Q&A with Briana Petersen Make-up dos and don’ts for any occasion Question: Do you do makeup for all occasions?

Answer: Yes! Wedding makeup is my favorite. There’s that magical transformation that I love to watch—from when the recipient starts out a nervous bride-to-be, to the point when her makeup and hair is finally done. It’s like the realization that she’s getting married that day dawns on her all over again.

Q: Do you believe that makeup should primarily be worn to enhance

natural features, or should it be showier?

A: On an every day basis it should be to enhance natural beauty.

A lot of people go overboard with foundation when they don’t even need it. On a regular day, most people don’t need more than minimum coverage.

Q: What trends have you noticed on campus recently?

A: Lipstick started getting more popular with a younger crowd of

people about a year and a half ago—that’s when I started wearing it.

Cat-eye or winged eyeliner is another trend. Right now a sharp wing is in vogue. In Hawaii, there aren’t many seasonal variations because the weather usually stays the same; a good approach to bringing a

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Q: Beauty Balm commonly known as BB Cream has recently become

a popular item, what’s your take: trendy, effective, or both?

A: You have to understand that BB Cream is basically tinted moisturizer on steroids. BB generally stands for beauty balm. For the most part it’s a lot of hype—it was first developed in Germany, and then became a huge trend in Korea and other Asian countries. If you can find a tinted moisturizer that’s close, don’t shell out any extra dollars for the real thing.

- Hannah Packard

Briana Peterson gives tips on the latest trends in make-up. Photos by Monica Rubalcava

Miracles in Adoption God’s hand brings adopted families together for eternity

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YU-Hawaii’s Women’s Organization gathered together for a luncheon at the Aloha Center Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 3, to socialize, eat and talk about adoption.

Women who have been involved with adoption were present along with a few of their children to share their stories with fellow sisters about their journey.

Key speaker Sally Lee, a social worker and a native of Hawaii, spoke to the women about the miracles she has seen in

her life while being involved with adoption cases. She shared a few anecdotes including the experience of how President Monson’s son and daughter-in-law adopted his grandson and granddaughter here in Laie. Lee also emphasized the Prophet’s counsel to consider adoption. She said, “The counsel is that they should look at marriage first. If they’re not ready for marriage, adoption is preferred so the child will have two parents and the temple covenants.”

A young girl named Alia, who was counseled by and worked with Lee, was also there to share her story of giving up her child for adoption. She told of how she was set on parenting her child but was encouraged by Lee to sincerely pray about her situation. Then her heart changed. She knew as soon as she saw the profile for her child’s future family they would be the ones to whom she would bestow her precious unborn child. Her face was radiant and her spirit was high when she expressed how confident and happy she was in her decision. Alia expressed how she felt peace from Heavenly Father.

Academic Support Missionary Sister Linton commented on the afternoon’s topic and said, “It was beautiful. I have two adopted grandchildren. So for me, it was very near and dear to my heart. And I relived my own experiences. I appreciate the opportunity to do it.” Another attendee Lindsay Wilson, a service missionary, said, “I thought it was beautiful. I love hearing all of the stories of how the Lord has guided both sides; the births and the adopted parents.”

- Lau re n Ste imle Above: Family photos decorate the tables at the Women’s Luncheon.

Below from left to right: Sarah Christensen sings to the audience. Women listen to the presentations at the luncheon.

Photos by Pichaya Saisopa

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Mentoring Midwife Seminar answers questions of what childbirth doctors fail to explain

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xperienced midwife Alison Williams held a maternally themed seminar on Sept. 24 at the campus Stake Center focusing on childbirth. The seminar discussed the topic of childbirth and all of the not-so-disagreeable elements that can come with it.

Williams, who has been a midwife in Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand, began by stating, “A lot of doctors don’t explain anything—a lot of nurses and midwives don’t explain anything. So a lot of women actually know very little about birth.”

Several important details of delivering a child were touched on, the most important of which included the feeling of fear that permeates the prospect of labor. As Williams informed the group, “The thing that stops contractions is adrenaline, and adrenaline comes because of fear.” She went on to explain that, “Pain helps you to know how to help the baby make the journey.”

As the audience found out, this fear factor tends to exist mainly in Australia and the United States. Williams made it clear that

Above: Experienced midwife Alison Williams encouraged women to embrace pain during child birth as a part of her seminar. Below: A participant holds a baby. Photo by Kelsie Carlson

aware of at all that are super important. I feel a lot better prepared.”

Preparation was a significant focus of the meeting. Williams walked everyone through the best way to get a positive and fulfilling experience out of childbirth. She said, “So many of the problems we see in obstetrics are because we’re interfering with birth. Women are strong. They can do this.” Her comments on this topic were mainly The class really opened my in reference to popular painkillers, cesarean sections, epidurals, and pushy doctors. eyes to the fact that giving

“The class really opened my eyes to the fact that giving birth can be an empowering birth can be an empowering experience, and that there’s a lot more experience, and that there’s out there than just the typical hospital birth.” said a lot more out there than just Cara Adams, a senior in the typical hospital birth. elementary education from -Cara Adams California, who sat next to in places like New Zealand and Holland (she has worked with many her husband at the lecture.

Dutch midwives in the past) views of labor and childbirth are seen as

On the U. S. a spiritual experience and an opportunity to bond with the newborn.

Center for Disease Control In addition, the majority of births in Holland take place at home with website, statistics show less problematic occurrences like tearing that happen in the United that the percentage of States.

U.S. births that occurred

The influx of women attending the seminar also brought at home increased by 29 a few dedicated men. Stephen Adams, a junior in social work from percent from 2004 to 2009.

Alaska, was there for the duration of the discussion to support and - Han n ah Pac kard learn with his wife. He commented, “There were some things I wasn’t

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Professor shares thoughts on Convocation I ka ‘ōlelo no ke ola, i ka ‘ōlelo no ka make: In the spoken word is life, in the spoken word is death.

rized and methodologically naïve.” Cultural theorists have long moved

I share this ‘ōlelo no‘eau (Hawaiian proverb shown above) with my

hypothesizing that tourism enhances cultural identity and then asking the

classes - it suggests the power of words. I was probably the most critical of Professor Jeff Caneen’s convocation talk during the panel discussion,

passed debates about cultural “authenticity” and calling it “cultural identity” as something new, is merely sidestepping the issue of authenticity.

Embedded within notions of culture and identity are the same contradictions, problems, and complexities as notions of authenticity. Further, very people who work in tourism is as I said, “a set up.”

AS A MEMBER OF THE BYU-H OHANA

but tried to be respectful (he admitted his talk was controversial and potentially offensive). Unfortunately, Hawaiians have a long history of being misquoted and misrepresented in the media and academia. Because of this, I wanted to make sure that any quote of my critique used in the Ke Alaka‘i would reflect the context, content, and spirit of what I said.

THE RIGHT SPIRIT

Third, as a member of this institution, I suggested that if we

are going to be a university, then we need to have these kinds of rigorous critical debates to maintain the intellectual integrity of the institution. As an academic exercise, this was beneficial because it generated respectful discussion and debate, and has offered many teaching moments.

I said the opening prayer for the discussion and sincerely want-

Clearly, for me and others, this discussion is more than simply

ed to present my thoughts in the right spirit. I started off my critique

an academic exercise – words have power, and culture and identity have

with an affirmation of our friendship and added later “it’s not personal.”

personal and professional investments that are often not acknowledged,

After the discussion, we shook hands and spoke amiably about some

respected, or taken seriously. I thank Ke Alaka‘i for allowing me to

of our points of agreement (we happen to be in the same ward). This

clarify – to give the context, content, and spirit of what I said in that

ultimately has to do with accountability – being accountable for what is

discussion. Mahalo nui.

said and written. I am accountable for what I did say and felt and feel

obligated to speak up, then and now, because of what I know.

AS A HAWAIIAN

What I did say was that SOME Hawaiians would be offended

by a few things he said. I don’t pretend to speak for all or MOST Hawaiians. This may seem like a minor point, but consider how one word can drastically alter the conversation of a newly married couple at TVA: “I love you, but I dislike MOST of the things you do” – SOME would

- Dr. Kali Fe rm ante z Assist an t Pro fesso r o f Haw aiian an d Pac ific Island Stu die s

Correction: In the Oct. 3, 2013 issue of the Ke Alaka‘i in a Page 3 story about Jeffery Caneen’s Convocation remarks and a discussion afterwards, Dr. Kali Fermantez was misquoted. We regret the error.

be better (and hopefully accurate). There are Hawaiians who take issue with comments like “Tourism has been economically and politically empowering for Hawaiians” and “I think tourism is good for Hawaiians.”

SOME Hawaiians would say to him, “Who are you to speak on behalf of Hawaiians” and like I pointed out, we as a people have the worst health and socioeconomic statistics (for example there was a recent Star Advertiser article showing that Hawaiians have the worst health in the homeland – precisely why I taught a Hawaiian Wellness class in the summer).

If half a century of mass tourism was empowering for Hawaiians, we wouldn’t have those statistics (in absolute or relative terms).

AS A CULTURAL SCHOLAR

Second, as a scholar who has studied, researched, and pub-

lished on Culture and Identity, I categorized his work as “under-theo-

The McKay Building and Flag Circle. Ke Alaka’i file photo.

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What is your favorite movie quote?

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Shu Nya

Freshman in accounting from Japan “To infinity and beyond!” - Toy Story

Gentry Bailey

Sophomore in Spanish education from Kona, Hawaii “I hate all of the orphans in the whole world.” - Nacho Libre

Ben Johnson

Senior in accounting from California “Big Gulps, huh? Well…see ya later.”

- Dumb and Dumber

Abigail Smith From left to right: Shu Nya, Gentry Bailey, Ben Johnson & Abigail Smith Photos by Katie Bak

Senior in marine biology from Iowa.

“You have dirt on your nose, just there.”

- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone -Alyssa Walhood

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Students rock the mic New Game Center stage debuts at Open Mic night

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usic blasted from the BYU-Hawaii Game Center on Friday, Oct. 4, when the Music Club hosted an open mic night for its opening social. While some attendants were there to play, people said they were there to support their friends and listen to live music.

Some artists played solo acoustic ballads while others went full-force with a band of plugged-in guitars, basses, and drum sets.

Grace Everton, a freshman from California majoring in exercise sports science, explained why she decided to get up and share her talents at open mic, “Well this is my first semester, and I just wanted to meet a lot of local musicians because back home I had a lot of friends who were musicians. It’s nice to meet other people that way.”

Another fellow musician and president of the Music Club, Brandon C. W. Johnson, a junior from New Jersey majoring in business management, shared his thoughts on the event, “It gave us an opportunity to come together as friends and musicians and share. It gave us the unique opportunity to share the new stage at the Game Center. It got a huge crowd and hopefully we’ll be able to do this open mic jam session every Friday night.”

After open mic night, students expressed their enthusiasm with the event and expressed their desires to have more open mic nights in the future. McKenzie King, a senior from Utah majoring in ICS, said, “It’s super chill and people become rock stars.” Brooke Rohner, a sophomore from California majoring in exercise science, added, “It was dope, fresh and fly.”

Whether there to perform or just to the enjoy, open mic night provided a social event for students to meet and hang out doing something they love. Jerald Roberts, a senior from Washington D.C. majoring in IDS, explained, “I love playing. I love playing a lot. It’s really nice to have a place to come and play with other people who like doing the same thing that I do. And it’s even better when you come and do something that you like to do and other people enjoy also.”

From top to bottom: August Simmons sings and plays his guitar. Brandon C.W. Johnson, president of the Music Club, says he hopes to bring musicians together through more music events. Photos by Kelsie Carlson

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BYU-Hawaii graduate’s new book looks to appeal to young adults

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YU-Hawaii alumna, Kealohilani Wallace, is in talks with Hollywood about her recently published book, “Romeo Killed Juliet.”

Wallace graduated from BYU-Hawaii in 2010 with a degree in international business with a digital media emphasis and a minor in Polynesian studies. After college, she pursued a career in the film industry. She worked on films such as, “Soul Surfer,” “Battleship” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Wallace, recently took time off to work on her writing because Sean McNamara, director of “Soul Surfer, encouraged her.

In “‘Romeo killed Juliet,’ the main protagonist is 22, and the other characters are around her age,” said Wallace. The setting is Bend, Oregon. She said, “It’s kind of an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ It’s a modern twist and I take my own liberties with it.”

“Romeo Killed Juliet” is filled with gospel truths. “It’s kind of funny because when I meet with Hollywood, since they don’t understand the Mormon beliefs, they are always like, ‘This is so deep, and where did you get this stuff?’ They are pointing to stuff that is LDS doctrine.” Wallace looks at her writing as a tool that will help her share the gospel.

People have said “Romeo Killed Juliet” makes abstinence popular, said Wallace. “If someone is reading it and they want to take the truth out of it, it’s there. The ones who just want a story, it’s a story,” she said. The novel is found on amazon.com for $4.99. The amazon app can be downloaded for free on any device.

Wallace has not always had a positive view of writing. She said, “When I was younger I hated it.” In her secondary schooling at Kahuku High School, she said she received good marks in English classes and scored well in the writing section of the ACT, but creative writing was something she despised.

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It’s kind of an adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ It’s a modern twist and I take my own liberties with it.

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A twist on ‘Romeo and Juliet’

While at BYUH, Wallace noticed a turning point in her writing career when she took Dr. Randall Allred’s English 315H film adaptation class. Her love for creative writing and film grew as she focused on different film adaptations, including Gaston Leroux’s, “The Phantom of the Opera.” Dr. Allred said, “I never found her at a loss, or with nothing to contribute.” She is very bright, he remarked.

Wallace said writing was a reward she gave herself after she finished homework during college. For her, writing is like watching a movie that she is transcribing.

Her creative writing took another sudden turn when she took history 201H. One day the class was covering geography, and she created another world on paper. This world was the basis for her “Half-Hearts trilogy.”

- Kealohilani Wallace

Kealohilani Wallace got started writing her first book, “Romeo Killed Juliet” after encouragement from “Soul Surfer” director, Sean McNamara. Photos courtesy of Kealohilani Wallace

According to Wallace, the “‘Half-Hearts trilogy’ is my epic and my baby, for lack of a better word.”

In this trilogy, she created the “Half-Hearts legend.”

Wallace said, “The legend of the Half-Hearts is that in every generation, on this other planet called Alamea, there are 24 Half-Hearts born; 12 girls and 12 boys. The universe selects them before they are even born to be half hearts.”

In the legend, the female and male HalfHearts search for one another, said Wallace. If the Half-Hearts find one another and fall in love and get married, “they can tip the balance from evil back to good and start reclaiming their lands,” she said, “The only problem is that the Half-Hearts don’t know who they are.”

While the Half-Hearts search for one another there is an “… evil one, who has been around since before the beginning of time and knows everyone. He knows who [half hearts] are. If [half hearts] get close to meeting, then he’ll throw spells at them to make them unfaithful or contentious to break them up. If all else fails, he kills them.” This trilogy, although not yet published, is in talks with Hollywood, said Wallace.

“With ‘Romeo Killed Juliet’ and with my ‘Half-Heart’s’ series, I am a proponent of young love. I think that our society has crushed it severely,” said Wallace. Saving self for marriage is not forced to but is found throughout her books. Wallace promotes the ideal that it is sexier to wait. “It is more about finding the right one.

If you find the right one and you’re 21 then I just believe in going for it. “This aspect, found in her writing, sets Wallace apart from other writers, who write for the same audience.

Wallace writes for the echo boomer generation, which includes ages 18 to 35. This generation is rarely published, said Wallace. “When the publisher’s publish for this age group they think we want erotic stuff,” she said. Wallace is having a hard time getting a publisher because she does not write material the publisher’s think this age group wants. “I did not set out to be different,” she remarked.

According to Wallace, “The new adult genre does get read, but our age group just reads it because they want stories with protagonists their age. We are trying to find something similar to

Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games, to read next, all of which are relatively clean.” The ABC network covered this phenomenon and one of the female New Adult Fans they interviewed said that it is not because of the erotic content that she and others read those books.

They read the books in spite of it, she said.

Echo boomers account for 1/3 of the United States population, said Wallace. Publishers are more concerned with publishing for young adults (YA), which includes ages 11 to 17, and adults, which includes ages 30 and up, she remarked. She said that the publishers rarely notice the wants of the echo boomer generation. Wallace has taken it upon herself to help change the viewpoints of the publishers and show that the echo boomers want clean, entertaining novels.

For more info on Wallace and her novel visit www.KealohilaniWallace.com and www.RomeoKilledJuliet.com – Tuc ke r Grrimshaw

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Sport Update

Girl’s soccer road trip Hard Road trip proves to be growing experience

Kaylie Adamson and Kassy Binning defend the ball in a match earlier this fall. Photo by Kyoko Hasegawa

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fter finishing their 10-day, four-game road trip with a 0-3-1 record, the Lady Seasiders remain determined despite their recent disappointments. Playing the top three teams in the conference on the road in just a few days span was no easy task.

The Seasiders felt that overall the trip was a growing experience. Korral Koehler, a junior studying pre-med from Sandy, Utah, said, “Although we didn’t win very many games, we learned from each game and became more as a team with each loss.”

The Lady Seasiders started off the road trip with tough losses to Azusa and Cal Baptist University, losing both games 3-0. The rough start didn’t demoralize the Seasiders who continued to fight taking Point Loma into overtime before losing on an overtime goal.

The Seasiders showed some positive signs offensively as McKenzie Evans was able to score her first goal of the season and tie the game 1-1. After the 90 minute battle, Point Loma outlasted the Seasiders and scored the game winner in overtime.

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Hoping to get a win on the road, the women fought hard in a 2-2 tie against Dixie State, earning a crucial point in conference standings. Dixie State came out hot scoring in the opening minutes of the game and scoring another early in the second half.

The Seasiders responded by scoring two goals within 6 minutes to tie the game at 2-2. Sarah Bodily and Brittany Crump each scored a goal to force the overtime where the Seasiders were able get the draw.

Head Coach Alex Ruegner said, “I’ve learned that these girls can come back from any deficit. It was huge to see the heart of the girls and their desire to want to win.” The Seasiders ended the road trip on a positive note with the draw against Dixie State. They hope to keep improving, capitalizing on that momentum. Kim Micheletti, a senior captain from Redding, Calif., said, “Overall our spirits are positive and we are ready to compete on our home field.”

The Lady Seasiders next have a seven-game home stand starting against Dominican on Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m.

- M at Th ew Ro bert s

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BYUH Men’s Soccer returns home from mainland

The men’s soccer practices at the soccer field behind the PCC. Photo by Pichaya Saisopa

Seasiders struggle early but finish strong on road trip

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he men’s soccer team returned home this week after a four-game road trip on the mainland where they finished 1-2-1. The Seasiders (3-3-2) opened up their road trip in California by taking on the Azusa Pacific Cougars. The Seasiders fell behind just before halftime when a BYUH penalty resulted in a free kick and goal for the home side. Another Azusa Pacific goal in the second half made the score 2-0. Just before the final whistle, junior Richard Marshall scored for the Seasiders, but it was too little too late, and Azusa Pacific came away with the victory.

Following the one goal defeat, the Seasiders traveled to Riverside, Calif., to play Cal Baptist University. Although BYUH tallied a total of 11 shots, they were unable to capitalize and came out empty handed, losing 3-0.

Game three of the road trip took place in San Diego, Calif., against Point Loma. The match went back and forth with both teams playing physically. The Seasiders outshot Point Loma 20-12 but were unable to convert and ended regulation in a 0-0 draw. The physical play continued into overtime where the two teams combined for nine fouls, including three yellow cards. Ultimately, the game ended in a tie as neither team could score.

Following the draw, head coach Mark Davis said, “We had our opportunities but just couldn’t put one in the back of the net. We have to be able to put them away.” Goalkeeper Chris Pineda posted a clean sheet, not allowing a single goal.

The final game on the road trip was against Dixie State in St. George, Utah. The Seasiders were finally able to come out on the winning side, defeating the opponent 2-1. Senior Colby Bauer, from Scottsdale, Ariz., scored just five minutes into the competition off of a corner kick from Mike Moreno. Near the end of the first half of play, the Seasiders took a 2-0 advantage with a goal from Cam Neeley.

Dixie State would manage to score once before the end of the match, but BYUH held on for their first Pacific West Conference win.

“I think our biggest strength is we have a lot of great talent and we have fun playing together,” said junior Lance Foust of Montana. “The team is our second family here in Hawaii.”

Coach Davis commented on the win saying, “This has been a brutal road trip, but I am proud of the way the boys battled today.

It feels good to get a win. Today we did everything right.”

The Seasiders look to continue on a winning streak against Dominican University in Laie on Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.

- Gr e gory EricKson

Left: Chad Nahoolewa, 11, keeps possession if the ball.

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