October 4, 2012
Ke Alaka i Volume 101: Issue 5
THE LEADER
A Taste of Asia: Performers showcase authentic Asian arts 8
Screen on the Green: Hoards gather to watch Disney’s ‘Brave’ 13
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October 4, 2012 • Volume 101: Issue 5 Editor-in-chief
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L e e an n L amb e r t
COPY EDITORS
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Na t ha ni e l Wa s d e n Ab i gayl e B u t l e r Martin Milius
A llie Gardin e r Ian L in ds ey
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ART & GRAPHICS
Ba r t Jol l ey Za c h Ko n e ck i M a t t M cD o n a l d
Mic h ae l Gulde n Ste ph an ie T s e Make n z ie H e ad Reb e c c a H aw s Wh itn ey Yun
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Dancing at the Taste of Asia Performance Series concert on Sept. 28 are left, Meiting Liu and right, Joequen Chang, who are both from China. Photo by Mei Yin.
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NOTE WORTHY news headlines
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5th annual “Haunted Lagoon” 05 The at the Polynesian Cultural Center
event will begin Oct. 5 and continue till Oct. 31. The “Haunted Lagoon” will be held every Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sat. till Oct. 22, when it will run from Mon.-Sat. Tickets can be purchased at the front gate of the PCC.
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182nd Semiannual General 06 The Conference will take place on Sat.
and Sun., Oct. 6 and 7, 2012. The broadcasts will be available online, but are also being shown on campus. Morning sessions will be shown from 6 a.m.-8 a.m. and afternoon sessions will be shown from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
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“We a re your fr iends. T h e m em ber s of the Church are h e re t o ser ve you. T he holy tem p le h e lp s u s to know, in our lives , wha t t o embra c e and what to d is ca rd .” -Ac c ording to LD S news roo m , El der Donald L. Hallstrom of t he Presi dency of the Seven t y s a id spoke t hese words whi le a t t h e grou ndbreaking of the I nd ia na p o l i s Indi ana Temple
“Mi tt Romney ... has be e n p re p a ri ng ea rl ier and with mo re f o cu s tha n a ny presidential c a n d id a t e in moder n histor y, Not Joh n F. Ke n nedy, not President Bil l Clin t o n , not President George B u s h, no t Rona l d Reagan has pre p a red a s mu ch a s he has.” -sa i d Jennif er Psaki, ca m p a ig n spokeswoman f or Barack O ba m a , a cc ordi ng to AP “Al l i n all it f eels good t o get it ou t of the way so that peo p le d o n ’t ta l k a bout it anymore s o t h a t if yo u l ose 1 5 0 more, then I’l l s t ill h ave the w i n,” -Jef f L ocke, Pittsburgh Pira t es pi t cher, said of the team ’s win , a ccordi ng to AP
Sugary drinks, like those pictured above, can contribute to obesity. The photo shows via sugar cubes the amount of sugar in each of these drinks. Photo by AP
Hawaii ranked 2nd least obese state Hawaii is the second least obese state of 2012 according to the Trust for America’s Health. Each year they report the disease and weight conditions within each state. Along with the current health conditions, this year it included future potential health statistics. They are calculating the increase the states have already had in the past, and then applying it to how it will affect America in the future. There is also a hypothetical statistic on how it would affect the states in the future if the average body mass was lowered by 5 percent. The Trust for America’s Health quoted Risa Lavizzo-Moure, MD who is the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation president and CEO, saying, “This study shows us two futures for America’s health. At every level of government, we must pursue policies that preserve health, prevent disease and reduce health care costs. Nothing less is acceptable.” The research seeks to show where American’s health is head if they continue without change. Currently Hawaii is 21.8 percent of the population is obese. According to the site, in 2030 Hawaii will be 51.8 percent obese. If the body mass index were decreased by 5 percent, obesity would decrease by 2030 to 45.5 percent obese.
“It is nerve racking to hear how the rates are rapidly raising in obesity. That’s pretty scary and I hope that Hawaii can stay fit and keep up with all of our activities and eat healthy,” said Lindsay Kelly, a junior majoring in EXS from Oregon. “ “It’s sad that in America, obesity is such an issue right now with all of the fast food chains, and how eating badly can be so much cheaper. I can see room for improvement and I love living in Hawaii because all of the opportunities we have to stay fit.” In response to the Trust of America’s Health report, the Institution of Medicine made new goals to shift America’s health path. They suggest people integrate physical activity into their every day life in every way. Companies can promote a healthy lifestyle among employees by making healthy foods and beverages available everywhere. These foods, which they suggest, should be promoted within schools to teach children early the benefits of eating right. “I can also see [the state] becoming bigger in the future because of how the whole world is getting, due to the fact of fast food and all of the unhealthy things that there are in this life.,“ said Kenneth Elledge, a junior studying EXS from Mililani, Hawaii.
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StarKist Tuna Recuperating
American Samoa cannery starts to recover after massive layoffs
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tarKist Tuna Company has begun exporting tuna from its American Samoa cannery to foreign countries. In an agreement with the Cook Islands, tuna began being imported in early September from the Cook Islands to be canned in American Samoa at the StarKist cannery. This tuna will be processed under the Cook Islands’ Golden Tuna label and will be exported back to the Cook Islands as well as other Asian markets. Gov. Togiola Tulfono, of American Samoa, hopes this foreign export could lead to increased employment opportunities and business ventures within the territory. Tamara Toilolo, a BYU-Hawaii junior in biology from American Samoa, said, “I know of people working in the factory. I know a girl here at BYUH that used to work there. Changes in the last few years are there are many people who were jobless who are now provided with opportunity to have one. The population in American Samoa has grown due to the canaries. The canaries are our main source of economy. It is our largest workforce company that enables the island to stand on its own feet and not rely too much on the federal government.” Just two years ago, the StarKist 4
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tuna factory had to layoff 800 workers. Speaking in 2010 of the layoffs, Rep. Galu Satele Jr., said, “This is a tremendous economic blow to American Samoa, especially families who will be without a paycheck in the future.” At the time, lawmakers were hoping Gov. Tulafono’s administration would find ways to help StarKist prevent layoffs. StarKist General Manager Brett Butler stated in a 2010 issue of Business Week that rising costs in such areas as utilities and transportation were contributing to the layoffs. In the statement, Butler said the government had not offered any assistance. In 2009, American Samoa’s Chicken of the Sea tuna brand shut its plant doors leaving another 2,000 people out of work. This closure was part of a strategy to move the plant to Lyons, Georgia, and focus on marketing specifically to the United States. At this point, StarKist’s cannery was the main source of jobs in American Samoa. Rowena P. Reid, BYUH academic advisor, worked at the StarKist factory in American Samoa until moving to Hawaii with her husband in 1996. She stated, “Without the cannery, the government would die.” Still in touch with friends back in the factory she heard news of the layoffs. She said, “The company went under because they could not keep up with the increase in the wage. The longer it went on the more the realization began to hit that they were not going to be able to contend with the wages.” According to the Associated Press, the StarKist cannery was struggling to follow a mandate in 2007 to increase wages to
“The canaries are our main source of economy. It is our largest workforce company that enables the island to stand on its own feet.” -Tamara Toilolo, from American Samoa $7.25 an hour to meet the federal minimum wage. In 2010, workers were earning only $4.76 an hour with plans to eventually reach $7.25 an hour by 2014. Government reports showed how a lack of employment, work-hour reduction, and hiring freezes had affected its economy. After much debate between employers and government leaders, a bill was passed in July to freeze the increasing minimum wage until 2015. This bill, along with foreign exports, are expected he help build up the struggling company and economy. The StarKist Tuna cannery is one of the biggest operations of its kind, employing 2,100 workers and processing 580 tons of tuna per day. -ALEC BARNEY
Terror in libya i Extremists kill u.s. Ambassador
n the 11th year anniversary of 9/11, terrorists attacked the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi Libya, killing American Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other State Department employees. The attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya was perceived initially to be caused by enraged protestors of an American film entitled “Innocence of Muslims.” A 14-minute low quality movie remains on YouTube and continues to be called the match that ignited the fire. However, people are wondering about whether the film is really to blame. Savannah Groom, an EXS major and sophomore from southern California, said, “I don’t think it has to do with the film. The film is stupid. I think the media is making it bigger than it really is. There’s no way that’s the only reason they attacked.” After further investigation, the attack appears to have been orchestrated by members of various militia groups to coincide with the anniversary of 9/11. These terrorist groups employed military-style tactics to surprise and move Americans out of secure areas and into a waiting ambush. Experts like House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers described the attacks as “too coordinated or professional to be spontaneous.” Islamic extremists and militia groups make up an insignificant fraction of the Libyan population. In response to the attack, many Libyans took to the streets
Libyans hold up signs apologizing for the attack on U.S. officials. Photo by AP
gripping signs with words of sympathy and apologies for Chris’s murder. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton spoke following the attacks, she said, “Many Americans are asking, indeed I ask myself, how could this happen? How could this happen in a country we helped liberate, in a city we helped save from destruction?” Libyan security officials fought to protect against and thwart the attackers. They led consulate employees to safety and carried Steven’s body out of the commotion and eventually to the hospital. Friday, Sept. 21, more than 30,000 Libyans marched through the city of Benghazi to protest the prevalent militia groups. Libya’s President Mohammed el-Megaref a few days later ordered the disbandment of all militias. The film about Islam continues to be claimed as the source of protest and uproar around the world. People both in and out of Islam are upset over the film’s depictions of Mohammed, the founder of Islam, as a child molester and womanizer. American embassies have been the locations of protests as they are a symbol for the country and its values. Amber Cantu, vice president of the Middle East Club and a junior from Texas majoring in peace building, said, “I think it’s horrible that there were casualties in a war of symbols. The creator of the video attacked an important symbol in their culture and the people dwelling in an accessible American
symbol were then physically attacked.” Pressure has been put on Google and the U.S. government to remove said video from YouTube. The requests made by the White House to Google were denied, claiming that its removal is unwarranted since its content policies are not being violated. One of the film actresses, Cindy Lee Garcia, has filed a lawsuit in hopes of getting the film removed. Judge Lulis Lavin of the Superior Court in Los Angeles County rejected Garcia’s requests. Google has however blocked the video in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia because the film would violate those countries’ laws. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, at a recent speech given to the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama condemned both the film and the violent protests around the world. He said, “There are no words that excuse the killing of innocent” and “no speech that justifies mindless violence.” He went on to say, “Nor do we assume that the violence of the past weeks, or the hateful speech by some individuals, represents the views of the overwhelming majority of Muslims - any more than the views of the people who produced this video represent those of Americans.”
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Self-Made Modesty Workshops help students to be in standards
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odest clothing can often be difficult to find, but thanks to the clothing alteration workshop, any outfit can be modified into something Honor Code appropriate. The event, which took place on Sept. 25-26 from 7-9 p.m. in the Aloha Center, provided sewing machines and fabric for any who desired to fix or alter anything from their wardrobe. Before entering the room, background music of a serenading piano could already be heard. Once inside, student volunteers, sister service missionaries and student participants all worked together in a calm, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere. It is no surprise that students are drawn to this productive event. Canna Lee, a junior elementary education major from Hong Kong, told why she came to the event and spoke about the dress that she brought with her. “I really like the dress. But when I bought it, it wasn’t in standards. So I’ve been waiting for this night so I could fix my dress.” Lee’s dress was too short and a bit sheer, but with an extra layer of fabric, added length and a lace trim added, it gave it a finished look. Her once out-of-standards dress is now wearable. She found this workshop to be “really good because I don’t know how to do it by myself and the sister missionaries
Students fix their clothes so they will be in dress standards at the Clothing Alterations Workshop. Photos by Bart Jolley
can help.” Lee continued by saying, “Girls like shopping, and when they find something they can’t buy, it’s disappointing.” President of the Student Honor Association Anisha Hall, a senior TESOL major from Texas, explained how anyone could come to the Aloha Center to use these services. BYU-Hawaii holds a monthly workshop where students have the opportunity to revamp their current clothing. Hall explained, “The goal is to help create a
“I’ve been waiting for this night so I could fix my dress.” - Canna Lee
culture of honor.” By lending a hand to girls with low-cut shirts or short skirts, guys who want to hem their church pants, and even women who need to adjust their wedding gowns, all come in for this free service where no sewing experience is necessary. Sister Mona Lee, a missionary from Utah, works not only in the Office of Honor, but also is the advisor for the Student Honor Association and a volunteer sewer at the alteration workshop. She said she hopes students will stay educated about the honor code and the importance of modesty, explaining that “we have a higher standard at this school.” Clothing alteration workshops are held once a month, usually for two nights in a row. The dates can be found on BYUH’s Website university calendar and are announced in the student bulletin. This month, the workshop will be held Oct. 30 so any last minute Halloween costume alterations can be made.
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Laie Carnival
Fundraiser brings in money and smiles
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he community recently gathered for a good time and a good cause at the Laie Elementary School Carnival. The fundraiser, held on Sept. 28, consisted of games, food, giant inflatable slides, pony rides, and a stage consistently allowing different elementary school student groups and individuals to perform and showcase their talents. Anna Marie Christiansen, a BYU-Hawaii English professor, was engaged as a volunteer for the event. Helping as a representative for the 5th grade booth consisting of a beanbag toss and selling popcorn and hotdogs, Christiansen expressed her desire for involvement in this affair as a way to give back to the school. She explained how the carnival is run every year as a fund raiser for the different grade levels by the PTCO, or the Parent Teacher Community Organization. Each grade is in charge of creating and running their own booth. The money made from these booths is used to benefit the grade from which the money originally went to. She told of her fondness for the school, stating that “they raised my daughter well.” Human resource major, Hailey Henderson, a junior from California, went to the carnival for a fun time and to show the elementary school support. “It was really amazing to see all the friends
and family come together as a community.” She spoke of how the schoolyard was busy with people, particularly families with children who were anxious to participate in the different activities. Henderson noted the positive vibe she felt, saying that, “Everyone was there for love and support and to help fund raise.” Volunteering as an assistant to help conduct the horseback rides was BYUH freshman, Dillon Petrovich, an undeclared major from California. Petrovich shared of his experience and involvement from working for the carnival saying the event and overall experience was “good because all the kids were happy and having fun.”
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Children playing and enjoying themselves immensely at the carnival where they rode horses and did rock climbing while raising money to help Laie Elementary School. Photos by Matt McDonald October 4, 2012
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erformance Series “A Taste of Asia” did not disappoint audience members with its colorful variety of performing groups that appeared on the stage on Sept. 28. “I’m hoping to see some really authentic cultural presentations,” said Paul Merill, a senior in political science from Oahu, as he entered the CAC for the presentation. Merill, along with other audience members enjoyed the display which aimed for authenticity and accuracy in their portrayals of Asian music and dance, from the costumes they wore to the instruments employed. Paper cranes decorated the building as student ushers dispersed rice crackers to audience members. The concert opened with a resounding pound on the Japanese Taiko drum by Oahu performing troupe; Taiko Center of the Pacific. The group was created in 1994 by renowned drummer Kenny Endo, and has expanded to offer drum classes for all levels of musicians. The troupe members danced while holding drumsticks and synchronized movements in traditional Japanese attire. “I loved every second of it,” said Anisha Hall, a senior studying TESOL from Texas. “Where I come from, most people can’t even imagine this sort of performance.” The Phoenix Dance Chamber displayed a variety of folk dances from China, including the flickering fan dance, and hunt dance of Tibet. An audible sense of awe erupted from the audience as one female dancer performed the peacock dance. Clothed in a flowing blue costume, she elegantly moved across the floor with arm motions identical to that of a peacock’s neck and beak. The Philippine Cultural Group performed the national Tinikling bamboo dance, as well as the Binasuan dance in which they carefully balanced a glass of rice wine atop their heads throughout the entire dance. Chum Sa Rang, a traditional Korean dance institute also performed two drum pieces with perfect execution. While most of the songs performed emphasized traditional culture, the BYUH Korean Club was also invited to the stage for a more modern expression. Approximately 40 members performed the popular “Gangnam Style” K-Pop hit by Psy, whose official video has received more than 300 million views on YouTube. The evening concluded with songs by the Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts group. The large ensemble featured members from age 6 to 60. Concert goers were delighted by the sight of three enormous Okinawan lions, in the Lion Dance finale. “It brought a lot of people together. We see usually only this type of event once a year at culture night,” explained Maciel Romero, a senior in international cultural studies from Mexico. A talented dancer herself, Romero said she was pleased with the diversity and vibrancy of the night’s performances.
Photos by Mei Yin
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Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Chinese Festival
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Hong Kong Club members eat moon cake and more at a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Photo courtesy of Clover Cheng
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he Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival took place on Sept. 30 as an important cultural heritage to Han Chinese, comparable to American Thanksgiving. The festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth Chinese lunar month, when the moon supposed to look the brightest. Besides China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, Mid-Autumn Festival is also a special practice in Japan and Korea. Han Chinese has a special attachment to the moon. They associate the full moon and its completeness as a symbol for family reunion, and it has a tendency of making Chinese travelers homesick. Moon cake is the main traditional Chinese treat for Mid-Autumn Festival. Its shape is round like a full moon and is special to the festival. According to K.C. Chang in “Food in Chinese Culture,” traditionally, moon cakes are made with sweetened lotus seed paste and preserved egg yolk. In southern China, some moon cakes are salty and filled with ham, walnuts, and pork. To celebrate the festival, Chinese families will customarily get together and eat moon cakes. As they enjoy the beauty of the full moon, parents tell their children the story of Chang’e, the well-known Chinese folklore about the origin of Mid-Autumn Festival. In a previous time, Chang’e was the wife of Houyi, a heroic king in ancient China. To protect the pill of immorality that was given to her husband by Jade, the Emperor of Heaven, from wicked people, Chang’e Ke Alaka‘i
the moon. We also eat grapefruit, Chinese mochi, and hotpot.” She recalled her favorite activities were playing firework and burning grapefruit peels to keep mosquitos away because of the smoke it made. “We have a similar activity called ‘otsukimi’ in Japan. It means [to have] fun in watching the moon,” said Fujika Kinjo, who is the Japanese chapter vice president and a sophomore in communication from Japan. Japan holds the festival from Sept. 13 to 14 when the moon is full. She said people from Japan eat mochi and otsukimi “We give thanks to our dango because they are round and it repreancestors by visiting their sents the shape of full moon. “There is also tombs or get together as an event called otsukimi dorobo. It’s like a big family in one house, ‘Halloween’ in Japan I guess. Children are and set food there and eat allowed to steal otsukimi dango from their neighbors and eat it secretly.” them all together” Justin Sunwoong Choi, Korean - Justin Sunwoong Choi chapter president and also a senior in mar Rebecca Yuan, a sophomore in mar- keting from South Korea, said Choo-seok keting from Shandong, China, wished BYUH – Korea Mid-Autumn Festival – is celebrated like Thanksgiving in United States. students “zhong qiu jie kuai le” – “Happy “We give thanks to our ancestors Mid-Autumn Festival” in Mandarin. She said her family likes to celebrate the festival with by visiting their tombs or get together as a lanterns and moon cakes. In northern China big family in one house, and set food there where she is from, people also eat grapefruit, and eat them all together.” Like Taiwan and Japan, Korea has its unique food customs chestnuts, and taro for the festival. “We eat barbecue in Taiwan to cel- for the festival. “We have all different kind of jeons, something like meat jeon here in ebrate Mid-Autumn Festival,” said Michelle Chen, a sophomore in exercise science from Hawaii, kimchi, rice cake, fishes, vegetables, tofu, and so on.” Taiwan. “When we eat barbecue, everyone -clove r che ng in the family can gather together and watch accidently swallowed the pill, as a result, she became immortal. She chose to live on the moon, the closest place to the earth, where she could see her husband. To remember his faithful wife, Houyi laid a table outside the house with fruits and treats that Chang’e had favored and to tell her he loved her deeply. Houyi’s people ever since then have followed the practice every year and called it the MidAutumn Festival, according to Haiwang Yuan in “The Magic Lotus Lantern and Other Tales from the Han Chinese.”
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Blood Drive
BYUH community donates one fourth of Hawaii’s overall blood supply
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YU-Hawaii’s Service chapter of the Student Association Department hosted a blood drive through the Blood Bank of Hawaii (BBH) on Sept. 26th and 27th in the Aloha Center Ballroom. In appreciation for BYUH’s blood contributions, Aaron Knapp, the director of Donor Services at BBH, presented the members of the Service Team and the Director of Student Leadership, Activities and Service David Lucero with an Award of Excellence. “A quarter of the blood that sits on our shelves in the hospitals comes from BYUH. That means that one fourth of all Hawaii’s blood supply comes from right here on this campus. That’s huge, and we thank you” said Knapp. The plaque is dedicated to the BYUH Student Association (BYUHSA) and reads, “From January 2008 to August 2012, BYUH Student Association hosted 43 blood drives and recruited donors who gave 2,015 pints of blood. Because of their dedication, 6,045 lives were saved.” Lucero commented on the accomplishment: “I am excited because it reflects the consistent efforts of the BYUHSA students and also the general population of students’ willingness to serve. It was also very exciting to see how grateful the BBH representatives were because they rely upon us and need what we have to give. They help us to help and bless others by saving lives.” BYUHSA students and BBH representative Cindy Rapu set a goal to collect 100 pints of blood during the two-day drive. On Wednesday, the total number of pints collected was 42. On Thursday, it was 49. Rapu reported, “A total of 91 pints of blood were drawn from 128 participants. Of these, 35 were first-time donors. Since each unit of whole blood can be separated into three components, as many as 273 lives can be saved as
BBH Director Aaron Knapp, left, and Cindy Rapu, right, give an award to the BYUHSA Service vice presidents who organize blood drives on campus. Photo by Phillip Andrus
a direct result of your efforts.” Students said they were happy to donate. Erekson Short, a psychology major, shared why he donated. He described how his stepsister suffered from liver failure at the age of 2 and was given 64 pints of blood in efforts to save her life. Unfortunately she passed away, but her father made a goal to donate those 64 pints back as his way of giving thanks to those who tried to save her through their donation. From his stepfather’s example, Short also was inspired to donate. “My stepdad did it so other parents can spend time with their children. So now I donate blood to help with that noble goal. When I donate, I feel like I accomplish something, and I know in a time of need, my blood can be helpful. It may not necessarily save someone’s life, but if anything, it will provide their family with more time together,” said Short. Rapu expressed her appreciation to those who helped with the blood drive, “Our gratitude extends to your entire organization for participating in this important community program. Thank you for allowing these blood drives to be a part of your many important responsibilities. Your generosity, commitment, and leadership really do make a difference for our community. Many people are alive today because of you. Mahalo nui loa.” The next blood drive will be on Dec. 4th and 5th in the ballroom. - st eph any Franc e
The staff of BBH is grateful for the willingness of BYUH students to donate. They shared the following statistics: • From September to December 2012, two out of the six blood drives are hosted by BYUH. • 17 hospitals in Hawaii receive blood from BBH. • 1.7% of residents in Hawaii have the A-negative blood type, currently needed more than any other type. • One of the world’s rarest blood types is known as Jk3-negative. Polynesians have more of this blood type than any other ethnic group.
Eligibility requirements to donating are fairly simple : 1.) Be in good health. 2.) Be 18 years of age or older. (17-year-olds with written parental consent.) 3.) Have valid photo identification. 4.) Weigh 110 pounds or more. 5.) Wait eight weeks between donations.
The donation process : 1.) Paperwork- Donor is given a questionnaire to fill out. 2.) Mini Physical- A BBH staff member will check your blood pressure, pulse, temperature and hemoglobin level. 3.) Confidential Interview- A BBH staff member will review your medical history with you. 4.) Collection- A new, sterile and disposable needle is used to draw one pint of your blood. The actual collection takes only five to eight minutes. 5.) Rest- Remain seated for a few minutes. Drink lots of liquids to help replenish your fluids. October 4, 2012
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General Relief Society Broadcast Physical and spiritual nourishment
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he General Relief Society Meeting was recently held and broadcasted in the BYU-Hawaii stake center for the sisters of the Laie YSA 1st Stake. On Sept. 29, before the broadcast, students were invited to come early, gather as sisters, and enjoy a lunch that consisted of a chicken salad, croissants and juice. YSA 1st stake Relief Society President Sister Kunz said, “I was so impressed to be able to sit with about 130 sisters in the middle of the day on a Saturday afternoon, who made the time and opened their schedules to be here and listen to counsel. It’s pretty incredible.” The broadcast was held at 6 p.m. mountain standard time, and this year Kunz was determined that the sisters of the stake would be able to hear the messages given at the same time as the sisters in the conference center in Salt Lake City, saying that listening to words as they were being said brought an incredible spirit. During the broadcast, General Relief Society President Sister Linda K. Burton spoke of three principles of the atonement. One– All unfair can be made right with the atonement of Jesus Christ. Two– There is power in the atonement to overcome the natural man or woman and become a true disciple of Christ. Three– The atonement is the greatest evidence Ke Alaka‘i
Top left: 130 sisters attended the luncheon before the broadcast. Above: Min Zhang helps herself to the food provided by the stake. Photo by Mei Yin
we have of God’s love for us. Sister Carole M. Stephens, first counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, spoke of the importance to be quick to observe and be spiritually strong enough to help others. When a need is seen, we must act. Second Counselor in the Relief Society General presidency, Linda S. Reeve spoke of the Bible story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus, and how Heavenly Father and Jesus have compassion for all of their children. Henry B. Erying, first counselor of the First Presidency, spoke of how Latter-day Saint women must care together, teach and be taught together, and sit down with God together. In addition, service should occur at all times, not just when convenient. Once the conference was complete, Sister Joyce Henderson, a service missionary
from Utah at BYUH, spoke about the importance of this gathering and hearing the advice given by the church leaders, saying, “We, as sisters, feel that we’re part of this great world. Different negative pressures on women, media, ads...we definitely need the strength that comes from listening to counsel and also being part of the group of faithful women. The world needs faithful women desperately.” Speaking of the experience, Jessica Selfaison, a senior majoring in psychology from Oregon, stated, “There is a power to be able to see different backgrounds and countries gathered together to listen to prophets of God.” She continued to speak of how the messages given and principles taught are “applicable to use as young single adults and can help us strengthen one another as a sisterhood.” -ZOE SAfe e r
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“students in TVA generally don’t come to the dances, but ‘Screen on the Green’ allows those students to come and bring their kids and still have fun on campus. That’s why we have the earlier showing.” Newlywed Cassie Fryhoff, a senior in vocal performance from Washington, snuggled up next to her husband in anticipation for the first showing. “It’s just such a cute movie,” she gushed, “and a really great date movie. Plus you get to hang out with other students from TVA.” Rani Anandan, a senior in ICS anthropology from American Samoa, could not wait to go back for Screen on the Green. “I went to the Avengers movie over summer semester and I immediately wrote it down in my planner when I saw they were doing it again.” She said, “It’s just a nice break after a long week of papers, work, and stress!” Jarek Buss, a sophomore in political science from Wyoming, was eager to settle in for a late night movie. “I like the movies the
tudents, faculty, and community members came together at the Little Circle on Saturday, Sept. 29, for the “Screen on the Green” showing of Disney Pixar’s latest film, “Brave.” The event held two Students in TVA generally don’t come screenings - the first at 7 p.m. followed by another at 9:30 p.m. to allow a wider audience to attend. to the dances, but ‘Screen on the Kesa Kafusi, executive vice president of BYUHSA and leader Green’ allows those students to come of the social activities and service committee, said the purpose of the and bring their kids and still have fun “Screen on the Green” is to have a social activity whereby students and - Kesa Kafusi on campus. the community can come together for joint entertainment. The movie night also serves another purpose in helping to cre- school shows every week and this ‘Screen on the Green’ really kicks ate activities that include all types of students. Kafusi went on to explain things up,” Buss said, preparing for the second showing. “Plus I think they get a higher turn out.” Kafusi acknowledged this higher turnout, referencing the summer semester’s ‘Screen on the Green’ showing of ‘The Avengers’ that brought nearly 800 attendees. She says they were hoping to have around 1,000 students, faculty, and community members for “Brave” because there are more students here in the fall as opposed to the summer terms. In order to gauge attendance, BYUHSA passed out wristbands that allowed students to come and get free popcorn, while also serving a dual purpose of tracking how many students came. After both showings, the total number for ‘Brave’ enthusiasts ended up being over 1,100 people. Regardless of which showing, people could be heard laughing throughout the movie, as characters scrambled to understand each other and learn the story’s moral of how to “change [their] fate.” “It really makes you appreciate your mom!” Fryhoff later shared, referencing the bond the main character Merida comes to develop in the movie with her mother. “It really reminded me of how differences and disagreements are the factors that really come to strengthen your relationship with your mother,” said Anandan, as she reminisced on memories with her own mother. “My favorite part,” she continued, “was when Merida had to teach her mom all of these survival skills that her mom had once said were unlady-like. Too funny!”
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Over 1,100 viewers attended one of two showings of Disney’s “Brave” at Saturday’s BYUHSA event. Photo by Matt McDonald October 4, 2012
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“My name is Nathaniel Wasden and I am a copy editor.” Wasden welcomes readers to come “My name is Giselle Ramirez and I am a to him with comments and suggestions. A journalist.” sophomore in music from California, Wasden Ramirez is a senior in political scihas worked at Ke Alaka‘ i since April 2012. ence from Georgia. She was motivated to join As a copy editor, he said he does not write the magazine because she can create her own much, but he supervises the journalists on his working schedule. Now she has been in the team. “I manage the writers, review each of position for almost one year. their stories for clarity, and make sure they She described the characteristic of do their job in providing correct informathe job as very social, she said her daily rou- tion.” He said he was impressed by the fact tine is to “talk to as many people as possible that Ke Alaka’i is a workplace where “one and to write news stories.” She appreciates big circle” takes on a whole new meaning. the chance to apply her major in the job as Besides editing stories, Wasden she can write a lot. “I mostly stick with news also writes music for videos in Ke Alaka‘ i about social events and student gatherings.” and multimedia projects. “With music, you Being a journalist, Ramirez said her control a lot in the video. Music influences mission is “to keep people informed and to so much in multimedia, yet not too many let them know what is going on. I want to people aware of it until it is absent.” keep them entertained.” She depicted her per- Wasden believes honesty is the first sonality as straight forward by saying, “I am principle to being a good journalist. “Being very ‘in your face’ and I am not afraid to say professional is critical, but you have to be what is in my mind. I like people and I am equally as honest. You can’t communicate very social.” effectively if you are not honest,” he said. She advised BYUH students to be “I think it is also important to be open and self-motivated, to “get as involved as you can. willing to be interested in what people have Keep up with the events on campus. Take to say.” advantage of the opportunities around you His last word to Ke Alaka‘i readers, while you are here in the university.” “I hope you enjoy reading news on campus.” Ke Alaka‘i would like readers to know more about the people who bring the campus magazine to life.
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“My name is Makenzie Head and I am a graphic layout artist. “Each one of us has a unique story just waiting to be told,” said Head, a junior in graphic design from Utah. She is better known as Mrs. Erlynne in the school play “Lady Windermere’s Fan” and Bilbo Baggins in “The Hobbit.” When she first joined Ke Alaka‘i in 2011, she worked as a journalist, but recently began working as a graphic layout artist. Each week, she helps design the layout for the magazine by placing the weekly stories and organizing graphics. “As a graphic design major, I’m learning new ways to display my creativity and artistic ability. Being a layout artist helps to push my boundaries of creativity and incorporate my classes in real life.” “I consider myself an aspiring social extravert” even though she sometimes struggles with strangers. She continued, “something that has been hard for me with this job is working up the courage to talk to complete strangers. But I want to change that and I think I have already improved a lot with my people skills over the past year.” Explaining her passion in work, she said “I just want people to understand how much work really goes into the magazine that ends up in their hands each week.”
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“Because of their
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kindness, many of our students can do their internships.” -Nilo Manalo
Beneficiaries thank Yamagatas and shared internship stories
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ore than 100 interns and students attended a banquet to honor Gene and Allyson Yamagata, of the Yamagata Foundation Asian Internship, at the Stake Center on Sept. 27. The Yamagata Foundation provides students with scholarships to fund international internships. “The main reason we are here is to give thanks to the Yamagatas,” said Max Checkett, VP of Academics at BYU-Hawaii, as he opened the luncheon. He said, “When these young people [BYUH students] go back to their countries, these job experiences would help them to build the kingdom of God and to provide for their families.” Student speakers were invited to share their internship experiences. Adhika Kusuma, a senior in marketing from Indonesia, said, “I was working in a marketing department. My co-workers treated me like a real employee and my boss gave a guarantee that I can work for him after I graduate from BYUH. I want to say thank you to the Yamagatas for giving me this opportunity.” Another student speaker, Nilo Manalo, a business management and supply chain senior from the Philippines, said, “It’s good to see the real world. I know the Lord is using his people to build His kingdom.” He participated in the Philippines Career Connect program. He said he appreciated the Yamagatas “because of their kindness, many of our students can do their internships.”
Gene Yamagata greeted the audience saying, “I’ve been told it’s supposed to end at 1 o’clock, so I am grateful I have zero minutes to talk.” The crowd was laughing as he continued, “I am grateful to be here. We have been doing this since 2003, almost 10 years. We started with a small number of students and we now have access to 300 students.” Yamagata credited his parents’ sacrifice for his success. “As I look over the crowd, many of you seem to have come from countries that required sacrifices to be here and receive an education,” said Yamagata. He wished the students success and said, “I know the Lord is blessing us. He made this program a success and I know many of you will be successful as you go on to the world in the near future as graduates from BYUH. I hope to see you some place in the world again.” After the luncheon, the Yamagatas took time to take pictures with students standing in line to offer their gratitude. They greeted each student with hugs and smiles. Allyson Yamagata commented after the event, “It was a wonderful luncheon. We were so excited that they [BYUH] asked us if we could donate our time and funds to create this foundation.” Gene Yamagata said, “we are going to continue to help students.” Hironui Johnston, a political science senior from French Polynesia, said, “I am grateful for the Yamagata’s and their
initiatives. If they ever need any of my help, I will be more than happy to return them the favor.” Johnston did his internship with the Presidential Cabinet of French Polynesia. It was the first time the Cabinet took an intern. As an intern, Johnston represented the Cabinet at events. “The Cabinet provided me a chauffeur with a car. I was considered as an employee. This distinction was earned as they saw professionalism in my actions and behaviors,” said Johnston. Another attendee, Tiffany Henderson, a political science and communication senior from Japan, interned for an advertising company in Japan. She advised future interns, “don’t be too picky about where and what kind of internship it is. Take whatever experience you are able to get and be grateful for it. From my experience and hearing about others intern experiences, I think wherever you end up, we all have learned the same lessons necessary for real life.” Wally Thiim, who is the LDS Philanthropies associate director and principle gifts officer for BYUH and Polynesian Cultural Center, reminded students who are planning for an internship to apply through BYUH Career Services. “Every student who does an internship in international countries, qualifies for the Yamagata Foundation.”
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The Yamagatas speak with students after the luncheon. Photos by Mei Yin October 4, 2012
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Sports Updates
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The BYU-Hawaii men’s soccer team upset conference leader Notre Dame de Namur 2-1 in a Pacific West Conference match in Laie on Sept. 29. Junior forward Chad Nahoolewa stunned the first-place Argonauts with a pair of first-half goals and the Seasiders held on for the win to improve to 2-2-1 for the season and 1-2-1 in the PacWest. Nahoolewa took an over-the-top pass from Bent Jenson in the fifth minute and looped a shot over the Argonaut goalie’s head to give the Seasiders the early lead. Nahoolewa followed up with a score from the right side in the 30th minute following passes from Jenson and Zak Epplette and the Seasiders took a 2-0 lead into the intermission. BYUH
The BYU-Hawaii women’s volleyball team moved up one spot from 12th to 11th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) rankings released Oct. 1. The Seasiders moved up in the poll after winning two matches last week, including a sweep of 13thranked Grand Canyon and also Hawaii Pacific on the road, to improve to 9-2 for the season. The Seasiders increased their point total in the poll from 429 to 479 and are ranked two spots ahead of Pacific West Conference foe Grand Canyon. The team rolled over Hawaii Pacific 25-14, 25-17, and 25-13 on Sept. 29. Hawaii Pacific never led in either of the first two sets as the Seasiders cruised handily to the wins. The Sea Warriors got out to a 7-4 lead in the
third game, but eight straight BYUH points, sparked by four kills by Stella Chen, doused any thoughts of a comeback on the part of Hawaii Pacific. Sophomore Chen blasted 21 kills and hit a career-high .576 to lead the Seasiders, with Lauren Hagemeyer hammering 12 kills and hitting .500. For the match, BYUH out-hit the Sea Warriors .473 to .134. Tevaga added eight kills and nine digs for the Seasiders. Hagemeyer led the way at the net with five blocks and sophomore setter Michelle Chen set up the high hitting percentage with 41 assists and led the team with 11 digs. The Seasiders will take on Hawaii Pacific again on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Laie.
Women’s Soccer
The Lady Seasider women’s soccer team shut out Notre Dame de Namur 2-0 on Sept. 29 in a Pacific West Conference match at home in Laie. The Seasiders scored a goal in each half and got six saves from goalkeeper Megan McCain to improve to 3-0-1 in the PacWest conference and 5-1-1 overall. Freshman McKenzie Evans scored her first goal as a Seasider in the 40th minute by dribbling in from the right side and putting the ball into the left side of the net and the Seasiders took a 1-0 lead into the break. Kassy Binning tallied her first goal of the season on a breakaway following a set-up
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out-shot Notre Dame de Namur 10-4 in the opening half. Notre Dame de Namur put more pressure on the Seasiders in the second half, out-shooting BYUH 7-3 in the period, but came up with just one goal in the 86th minute and fell to 7-2-1 for the season and 4-1-1 in the PacWest. BYUH goalie Tyler Smedley came up with two saves in the win. Epplette led the Seasiders with five shots, two of which hit the crossbar and bounced out. BYUH will be in action again on Oct.. 6 against Grand Canyon in a Pacific West Conference match in Phoenix, Ariz. - ByuH sports information
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pass from Kami Strait in the 48th minute to put BYU-Hawaii on top 2-0 and McCain made it hold up with five second-half saves to complete the shutout. With the loss, Notre Dame de Namur dropped to 3-6-1 on the season and 2-3-1 in the conference. BYUH will continue its PacWest season on Oct. 6 when they will take on Grand Canyon in Phoenix, Ariz.
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All three BYU-Hawaii teams, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball, won their games last week. Photos by Bart Jolley and Zack Konecki