May 24, 2012

May 24, 2012

Ke Alaka i Volume 100: Issue 3

THE LEADER

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A competitor in the annual Fireknife competition at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Photo by Bart Jolley

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Joseph Cadousteau, from Papeete, Tahiti, is the 2012 world fireknife champion. He competed in the annual fireknife competition at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Photo by Dewey Keithly

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School Play “The Hobbit” will be 24 The from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. in the auditorium. “The Hobbit” will also be on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $1 for students with I.D, $2 for Faculty/ Staff and $3 for general admission.

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NOTE WORTHY news headlines

Relay for Life is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Saturday at Hauula Elementary. Sign up for a BYUHSA team and walk to raise funds to fight Cancer. BYUHSA will provide a shuttle all night for this event!

“Sadie Hawkins: A Match 01 BYUHSA’s to Remember” will be at 9 p.m. in the Ballroom. Tickets for couples dinner and dance are $15, couple dance only is $10, and single dance only is $8. Couples wear matching outfits. There will be prizes for the best-dressed couple and more.

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“T hey had to grow up t h e n ig ht o f the st or m. T hey saw th ing s t h ey never should have had t o s e e.,” -Jopl i n H igh pr incipal s a id o f t he 2 0 1 1 graduates who exp er ien ced the devastating Tor nado la s t yea r.

“We t a ke our mutual kin s h ip l i tera l ly in the restored gos p e l.

C hr i st ’s message of inclu s ive ki nshi p reaches across cu lt u re s , na ti ons, and races. T hi s gos p e l i s a b ou t the large scale, a bou t di spensations and all gen e ra t io n s of t i me. R eaching out i n s m a ll ge s tu res t o others is par ticip a t in g in the reu nif ication of Go d ’s f a m ily on the grandest scale o f t im e. ” -BY UH 3rd Stake Presid e n t P h illip McAr t hur said in his devot ion a l a ddress on May 22.

“By vol untar ily submitt ing yo u r wi l l to His, you shall be com e like Hi m. . . . To the degree th a t yo u ex erci se f aith in Jesus Ch r is t , s u bm it you r wi ll to God’s will, f ollow t he cou nsel of His prophets , a nd o bey the promptings of the Sp ir it , yo u wi l l be successful in th is lif e.”

-El der C. Scott Grow of t he S eventy sa id to BYU- Idaho S t u d en t s on May 20.

Snorkelers enjoy day at Shark’s Cove. Those who enjoy the water are at risk for jellyfish stings.

Photo by Dewey Keithly

Springtime increases likelihood of jellyfish stings; tips on how to avoid and treat them Jellyfish stings are common in Hawaii during the springtime. The shorelines can get flooded with them leaving beachgoers at risk. The stings can vary with being a minor itching all the way to very serious side effects that need medical attention. There are precautions and treatments that can help avoid it or help side effects.

According to the Hawaii medical journal, box jellies and Portuguese man-o-war are the two most common jellyfish stings for Hawaii. Box jellies are clear but man-o-wars are bluish in color and called blue bubbles.

Common side effects are burning, stinging, long welts, swollen lymph nodes, shortening of breath, anaphylaxis shock (severe allergic reaction which can be life threatening) and cardiac arrest.

According the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, when you are stung, for treatment you should rinse off your affected area with fresh water. If it is a box jellyfish, you should pour vinegar onto it. If it is a Portuguese man-o-war, do not use vinegar because it can make stings worse. You should apply heat or ice to affected area depending on what helps improve the pain. If symptoms are severe, you should go get medical attention immediately.

Ikaika Kaulukukui, who is from

Oahu and is a sophomore majoring in music, said, “They are gnarly! Usually I get minor stings, but with the full moon and they are rodied (more powerful) blue bubbles. Usually I pee on it or I rub vinegar over it. Then I smell bad. I once had one wrap around both my ankles and came up my left leg all the way up my back and across over to my right arm down to my wrist.”

There is no way to completely avoid jellyfish stings unless you stay out of the water, but there are a few things that can be done to help prevent stings. The Hawaiian Lifeguard Association has a Website, 808Jellyfish.com, that has a calendar that can be consulted for the next big schools of jellyfish.

They usually arrive in bigger schools a couple weeks after a full moon.

“I always try to look at the calendar of when the blue bubbles come out. I get stung frequently when I surf Goats [Goat Island surf break]. When they get you, they really hurt,” said Colby Hollingsworth, a freshman majoring in biochemistry from California.

Wearing a rash guard or wetsuit also helps protect covered areas. There are also products that are jellyfish repellent and will help you from getting stung.

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Above: Caf workers serve students at the “Dragon Year “ event.

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The Caf wins national award for themed Chinese New Year event

key person in the event and competition. He said the purpose of the night was to share culture through food. “The winter melon for the soup was ordered from the mainland [United States]….We try to be creative.” He said part of the reason Food Services puts on events like the Chinese New Year one is he wants students can have fun and BYU-Hawaii Food Services beat out more than 550 universities from have good memories of the school.

The Chinese New Year event was collaborated with the around the United States in a national dining competition and won a Hong Kong, Chinese, Malaysian, and Singapore chapters. The Hong gold award. Food Services was notified it received the Loyal E. Horton Dining Gold Award through the National Association of College Kong Chapter was in charge of most parts of the decoration and and University Food Services (NACUFS) in the category for Residen- design. Yin Fung Lee, Hong Kong chapter president, a sophomore in tial Dining - Special Events in the small schools group. It is the fifth business management from Hong Kong, gave thanks to all chapter time BYUH Food Services has received this award and the third time members who participated to make the event come to life. “Of course we aimed for it [the award] as a goal, but we just tried our best to it has received a gold award. provide service and share our culture….We made two dragons, which

Food Services participated in the competition with the I think are remarkable!” He also said the Hong Kong Chapter and theme “Dragon Year.” The event was held on Feb. 2, 2012 in the BYUH Food Services cooperated wonderfully in the event. cafeteria to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Marilou Lee, BYUH

Rebecca Yuan, a freshman in marketing from Shandong, Club Dining and Vending manager, expressed her gratitude to the China, said, “The winter melon wolfberry soup tastes like real Chiteam: “We are so ecstatic about the award! It is an honor to be nese food.” She said the dragon and lantern decoration reminded her chosen for this award and great name recognition for our school….

Lots of research and hard work went to this event and it is a privilege about Chinese New Year back home.

On behalf of BYUH Food Services, Ivona Mills, the BYUH to be noticed among the crowded competition.” Lee is one of the key people who put the event together, which resulted in BYUH winning Seasider Snack Bar & Concessions manager, will be attending the NACUFS National Conference where the award will be presented this coveted award.

Lee said she was concerned when creating the theme. While to BYUH in July. She said, “BYUH is also a finalist for the Overall Grand Prize in the group of small schools. The winner will be recogother schools’ themes were “Alice in Wonderland” or “Pirates of the nized at the National Conference.”

Caribbean,” Lee said she recognized BYUH has a unique cultural

According to the NACUFS official Website, “NACUFS was background, so she used it as the theme, and said it “seems to be founded in 1958 by a group of 20 college and university food service working.” Lee said she feels a sense of accomplishment and hopes professionals from across the United States…. NACUFS has focused future students “will be attracted to come to BYUH.” on its mission to promote the highest quality of food service on

Lee said to all BYUH extracurricular chapters, “Any club school, college, and university campuses by providing members with that is interested in putting on a special event, sharing their culture, educational and training opportunities, technical assistance, scholaror wanting students to know about them, come to see me. We can plan about it. We can make an event in the cafeteria. It will be nice.” ships, industry information, and research.”

Spencer Tan, executive chef of Food Services, was another - clove r che ng

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Evening of Faiths Students of other religions share their experiences BYU-Hawaii students who are not LDS were given a voice by the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding on May 16.

“An Evening of Faiths” provided a space for BYUH students who are not affiliated with the LDS Church to discuss something extremely personal to them: their faiths.

“This is an opportunity for students to become aware,” said David Whippy, a junior studying psychology from Fiji. Whippy was among the group of students who facilitated the discussion. Whippy added, “LDS students are often aware of how their faith has shaped them, but (An Evening of Faiths) gives them the opportunity to see how non-LDS students’ lives have been shaped by their faith as well”.

Students of Christian and Muslim faiths stood before the audience and shared their religious convictions and journeys to discovering personal faith. Issues were brought to light, such as the fact that those who identify with religions other than LDS lack transportation to attend services for their respective faiths. “Finding transportation is something we should be looking into,” responded Religion Professor Keith Lane.

“This is the first time I’ve ever given a talk about my faith,” said Mustapha El Akkari, a junior studying business from Lebanon.

El Akkari glanced at a notecard with a nervous smile and proceeded to explain his spiritual growth as a Muslim. El Akkari found himself

David Whippy, Mustapha El Akkari and Sarah Chandler attend the Evening of Faiths event sponsored by the David O. McKay Center.

Photo courtesy of Carla Rada.

alone and thousands of miles from home when he came to Texas as a student in 2006. The loneliness he felt led him to pray for the first time and to acknowledge his need for help. Since that faith-forming experience, El Akkari said his commitment to live the principles of Islam have only increased and intensified.

Some individuals might assume that coming to BYUH would be a difficult situation for El Akkari - an environment that would put pressure on his beliefs. But El Akkari said, “I believe in my religion, I believe who I am. I base my life on principles just as the Mormons do. Everyone here prays, and that differentiates us. I’m happy it’s working for me.”

The discussion opened up for student and audience questions and a dialogue of respectful interest proceeded. The audience exuded a palpable desire to understand, to be taught by the students and to feel camaraderie of faith.

-Amy Ku nihiro

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Dancing to the beat of reggae with Spawnbreezie, H Trey BYU-Hawaii students and community members came together for a night of reggae music, as Spawnbreezie descended upon the Cannon Activity Center. The show, which took place on May 18, provided residents with slick island grooves and an enjoyable evening.

The man of the evening seemed particularly pleased by the nature of the show. The concert was the last show of his current tour, after he made appearances in Australia and New Zealand. Spawnbreezie made sure to mention on his Facebook page that, “It was definitely a beautiful ending to my tour! I definitely plan to come back and when I do, BE READY!”

Jacquie Alisa, who is in charge of Performance Series, mentioned the success of the evening. “Overall, everyone loved it.” She continued saying, “It was uplifting music. It was music that students could dance to.” She also mentioned that the concert brought in around 1,000 people from campus and from around the community.

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mass appeal due to famous artists like Bob Marley and Lee “Scratch” Perry. The genre presented fun danceable music that quickly grew to a world phenomenon during the next several decades.

By the 1980s reggae was adopted in Hawaii due to a similar cultural identity.

Identifying with the genre proved easy for locals due to a similar message of oppression within the community that both the Jamaican and Hawaiian people experienced. The subgenre of Hawaiian reggae, also known as “Jawaiian” music continues today with artists like Spawnbreezie.

And this was most certainly what happened Friday night, as people from the BYUH Ohana and outside came together to enjoy Spawnbreezie’s tunes. Despite BYUH having so many cultures represented, seemingly all groups of people managed to come out and enjoy the music that evening, a sure sign of a successful performance.

Despite being the main performer, Spawnbreezie appeared late, leaving H Trey to perform for the bulk of the performance.

John Quindara a sophomore, business

Above and top: The Spawnbreezie concert on May 18 in the Cannon Activities Center brought BYU-Hawaii students together through music. Left: H Trey performs as well.

Photos by Bart Jolley

management major form Hawaii, said that he really enjoyed the opening group H Trey in particular. “The concert was really good over all I thought. Personally I liked the first groups H Trey a bit better than Spawnbreezie. I just thought they played the crowd better.”

He also spoke about the affect that reggae music has on bringing various people together. “I think reggae music from the islands is really strong. It’s good for the whole community to be here. But also I think it was good for the students from the mainland or different areas who haven’t had a chance to listen to that.” He continued saying, “Reggae music is the island type of music at least for our generation. It brings people together.”

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‘The Hobbit’ to come to life on BYUH stage Not only will “The Hobbit” be turned into a live-action movie set to come out in theaters this December, but also it will also be gracing the David O. McKay Auditorium as BYUHawaii and other local students bring the epic tale to life on stage May 24-26.

The main character, Bilbo Baggins, must find his inner courage as he is forced to leave his comfortable home in the Shire to set off on a quest for dragon guarded treasure. “The Hobbit,” a book written by J. R. R. Tolkien, has been adapted many times.

Makenzie Head, a junior in graphic design from Utah, and star of the show had this to say about her character Bilbo Baggins: “Bilbo has spent his entire life in the Shire and he has always been entranced by these stories of adventures and exciting things that have happened to other people; and he loves to write stories. When Gandalf comes in and offers him this grand adventure, he is terrified because he has lived an entire life of just being ordinary. But on his journey, he discovers himself and just how brave he can be.”

This play is filled with interesting characters, such as bands of bearded dwarves, terrifying trolls, and gruesome goblins.

Brianna Webb, a sophomore in English from Oahu, plays a bow and arrowwielding elf in the play. She said, “We’ve been working on the play for little over a month. We actually haven’t had that much time to prepare for it, so I am very impressed with everyone who is working on it because they have been able to put it together in a very short time and it looks pretty good.”

Throughout the play there are scene changes as the heroes travel from the peaceful Shire to the beautiful elven forests and

Above: Makenzie Head, as Bilbo Baggins, and Alex Denney, as Gandalf, are in the BYU-Hawaii Fine Arts production of “The Hobbit” running from May 24-26.

Left: The play includes a variety of characters including bearded dwarves, terrifying trolls and gruesome goblins..

Photos by Dewey Keithly

the dark and scary goblin caverns.

Rebecca Larcabal, the assistant director for the play and a junior from California majoring in graphic design, does everything from helping the actors with their lines, setting up and rearranging the stage, and managing props. She had this to say about the play’s largest prop, the dragon Smaug: “We built that whole thing from

scratch, it’s almost done and I’m very excited for the opening night of the play.”

“The Hobbit” starts each night at 7:30 p.m. in the McKay Auditorium. The tickets are students $1 with I.D.; $2 for faculty and staff; and $3 for the general public.

They are available at the Aloha Center front desk.

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2012 WORLD FIRE KNIFE CHAMPION NAMED

First place winner of the 20th annual world fireknife championships, Joseph Cadousteau, on stage at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

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fter four nights of heavy competi A statement released by PCC tion, Joseph Cadousteau, Mikaele revealed that this year, “For the first time in Oloa and Viava “VJ” Tiumalu the competition’s history, family members, stood side by side awaiting the results of the friends and fans from around the globe were 20th Annual World Fireknife Championable to view every breathtaking performance ship. Competing in an impressive display through PCC’s live stream on Worldfireknife. of courage, strength, and flaming knives on com. Also new this year was the “People’s Saturday, May 12, Cadouseteau found himself Choice Award,” which allowed fans to vote claiming the official title as the world cham- for their favorite of the three finalists. The pion of fireknife dancing. inaugural award went to Mikaele Oloa.”

Cadouseteau, who had previously

“The live stream was something we received 2nd place in 2006, 2007, 2009 and had never done before with any of our festi2010 and 3rd place in 2008, bested previous vals. Due to the tremendous response we’ve champions Oloa and Tiumalu to earn his gotten, we’re now planning to live stream all first title. of our cultural events, including this sum “I’m so happy and honored to be mer’s Te Mahana Hiroa O Tahiti festival and named the winner in this 20th anniversary the Te Manahua Maori festival,” said Ray year of the World Fireknife Championship,” Magalei, PCC’s director of marketing. said Cadousteau. “It Chief Sielu feels like a dream and Abea, who competed The best in the I don’t want to wake and won the very up.” world were truly on first World Fireknife Cadousteau, Competition in 1993, display this week. along with Cirque returned again to the Du Soleil performer, -Logo Apelu Polynesian CulMicah Naruo, also tural Center where he won this year’s group competition title and worked to be a judge for the competition this became the first competitor in history to hold year. both titles simultaneously.

“Fireknife dancing is not an easy

“In the two decades that we’ve held thing to do,” said Abea. “There is a lot of the World Fireknife Championship, this, in practice, concentration, and time to put into my opinion, was the best year we’ve ever it. Firedancing is a warrior-like dance. The had. The level of talent alone was extraordi- knife itself is called the nifo oti, which is the nary. We had a Cirque Du Soleil performer, ‘tooth of death.’ It’s not something that can multiple Disney performers and four past be taken easily. It takes a lot of time to preWorld Fireknife Champions all enter this pare physically and mentally for what you’re year,” said PCC Vice President of Operations about to do. It takes years for you to get Logo Apelu. “The best in the world were used to the rhythm and the style. The knife, truly on display this week.” as it burns, must continue to move because if

Hannah Palmer, a sophomore from it stops you’ll get burned. My favorite part of Utah majoring in biochemistry, attended this is watching the body movement together the Saturday performance. “My favorite part with the flame and the knife. This is a part was when Joseph juggled three knives all at of our culture. It is an art.” once. The fact that they are playing with fire Competitors were judged on specific and knifes with such skill and accuracy is criteria including the vili tasi (one-hand spin) something I really appreciate. To get routines and vili lua (two-hand spin), among others. like that down, it could take years or months. A full list of criteria can be found in the This is a part of the Samoan culture and it “Judging” tab of WorldFireknife.com.

- Maken zie Head was fun to be apart of that tonight.”

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Winners of the fireknife competition at the Polynesian Cultural Center were Joseph Cadousteau, Mikaele Oloa and Viava “VJ” Tiumalu. Photos By Dewey Keithly.

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Many recent grads have found themselves trying to make ends meet in the service industry, working as waiters, clerks or receptionists. These overqualified graduates are then faced with an incredCollege graduates may ible student loan debt that is not easily payable with the low income that they are making. face unemployment

In an effort to offset this loan debt, politicians have begun to debate a new government program that would keep student interBYU-Hawaii had a more than 420 graduates walk during commence- est rates low. The matter is particularly pressing, as interest rates are ment last month, its biggest graduating class in years. The event was set to double in July. Whether or not Congress can come to an agreefull of hopeful students excited for the adventures that await them in ment on the bill still remains to be seen. the future. Unfortunately, their future is not expected to be optimistic, Parker Stocking, a junior from Utah, mentioned some at least for the next several years. fears he has about the future and how they influenced his decision

A new study that came out a week after graduation and was reported by the Associated Press, showed that half of all recent college “Don’t let yourself just graduates are either unemployed or under-employed. graduate ... and wait for a

College graduates who are currently having the most difficulty finding employment opportunities include those who have job to come find you. Be majored in education, the arts and humanities. However, the study did show that those who majored in sciences were actually in high proactive. Take any demand. opportunities that come

William Numanga, a program manager at BYUH’s Career Services, advised students to come and visit them as soon as they and build your resume.” begin their time here at school to discuss their future plans. In talking -Michael Brinton about careers that have the most difficulties finding a job, he said, “There are still jobs out there. I’m of the opinion that there will be BYUH junior from California more jobs created as the economy comes back on track, but for students now coming out of their undergrad, I usually encourage them to choose to major in biology. He said, “I’m doing pre-med right to go and get grad school experience.” now. At first I was kind of against it because of the years of school it

The study showed that the regions of the United States that would require but now I’m kind of looking forward to it because once had the highest amount of recent graduate unemployment or underyou graduate from college you’re really on your own and you have to employment included areas where BYUH students may reside in the start pursuing the best option. Obviously that scares me because it’s future. The Rocky Mountains, the Southeast and the Pacific region all not a joke. It’s definitely a competitive world out there.” score low in the survey. In other words, if one is planning on living in Hawaii, Utah, California, Oregon, Washington or anywhere in the - Cam ero n Kobe r and AP South, he or she might find trouble getting a job.

Michael Brinton, a junior information technology major from California, said in an effort to be more marketable after college he is working to get a certification for his major and is involved in various clubs and organizations to help him find a job after his time here. He offered advice saying students should not “… let themselves slide through school.” He continued saying, “Don’t let yourself just graduate ... and wait for a job to come find you. Be proactive. Take any opportunities that come and build your resume.”

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Mommy Wars: ‘Time’ photo sparks motherhood debate The cover of “Time” magazine’s May 21 issue featuring an “average” Los Angeles mom, Jamie Lynne Grumet, nursing her 3-year-old son has caused controversy, raising questions about attachment parenting, and the motive of Time’s running the photo. There is also the challenging question on the cover: “Are you mom enough?”

A beautiful woman on a magazine cover at Foodland might not draw much attention, but when she is breastfeeding her 3-year-old son on the cover, some conversation is bound to be had. “The more people see it, the more it will become normal in our culture,” said Grumet, who was breastfed by her mother until she was 6.

Critics have questioned whether Grumet and the advice of Dr. Bill Sears will harm children more than help them. Sears’ parenting philosophy, called attachment parenting, is based on the attachment theory in developmental psychology and extends breastfeeding beyond the first year of a child’s life. According to Attachment Parenting International, “infants are born ‘hardwired’ with strong needs to be nurtured and to remain physically close to the primary caregiver, usually the mother, during the first years of life.” The emotional bond formed with caregivers during childhood is said to have lifelong consequences.

Attachment parenting,some say, has more negative effects then positive. One example is parent-child co-sleeping. James J. McKenna, director of Mother-Baby Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame, said he has yet to find any benefit to parents and children sleeping together.

How long a mother decides to breastfeed is a personal decision. According to womenshealth.gov, breastfeeding has benefits like building the bond with your baby, saving you money on formula and medical bills (breastfed babies are sick less often), and once mother and child are in the routine, can make a mothers schedule easier. The top three reasons women stop breastfeeding, according to mothers who reported to pediatrics.org, are: “My baby began to bite” (31.7 percent), “My baby lost interest in nursing or began to wean him or herself” (47.3 percent), and “breast milk alone did not satisfy my baby” (43.5 percent).

Others see the cover image as a way to sell more magazine subscription. In fact, Time said it sold more subscriptions the day the cover was released than it had during the entire previous week.

Gil Brechtel, president and CEO of Magnet, a company that tracks magazine sales, said, “Because newsstand sales are mostly driven by impulse, I think that this issue will do well compared to the average.”

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Above: Jaime Lynne Grumet, featured with her son, Aram, subscribes to the controversial theory of Dr. Bill Sear’s attachment parenting. Photo by AP

Although the cover makes it seem like breastfeeding a 3-year-old is accepted as common, the fact is, it’s a rarity. There are benefits to bringing the subject of breastfeeding to the table. Breastfeeding is a subject that isn’t discussed much in public, which could be one reason only about 44 percent of U.S. moms do at least some breast-feeding for six months. But only 15 percent follow advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics that babies receive breast milk alone for that time span. And fewer still stick with breast-feeding for a year, also recommended by the academy.

The question, “Are you mom enough,” on the Time cover is a challenge issued to mothers of infants to embrace attachment parenting. First-time mothers are often open to advice on how to care for a child but each parent-child relationship is unique and a stencil guideline for care may not apply the same in every case.

It takes courage to be a mother. In a story from the Kansas City Star, Journalist Debra-Lynn B. Hook quotes a new mother in her area: “Isn’t the job of being a mother hard enough without tearing someone down for choosing differently for their family? I walk away from this with the reminder to treat my fellow mothers – although perhaps very different – with kindness, respect and love.

Come on, people, don’t we really just want happy, healthy kids and families?”

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BYUH hires woman architect for the first time Amy Stone, BYU-Hawaii’s first woman architect, recently replaced Steve Cheney, who retired last December 2011.

Stone, 25 years old, grew up in Peachtree City in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

She graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with the degree of architecture.

She served her mission in Antofagasta, Chile.

After her mission, she went to Utah and met her eternal companion, Lorren Stone, while serving as a mission teacher. They got married in Orlando Florida Temple and moved to BYUH where Lorren pursued a degree in business finance. They are living in their relative’s house at Laie Point. Two months ago, they were blessed to have a baby boy named London, she said.

Stone is an experienced architect. She has worked at the Perkins + Will Architecture in Atlanta. Before Stone became the school’s architect, she and her husband

Mufi Hannemann, from Honolulu, is running as a Democrat for Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District. He is the For members of the LDS Church in Hawaii, cousin of the BYUH 1st Stake President Art Hannemann. He served from 2005-2010 as Mitt Romney won’t be the only politician who shares their faith on the ballot this year. mayor of Honolulu and was Hawaii’s first mayor of Samoan descent.

This election year will have nominees from

Hannemann is running on a both parties that are active members of the platform of fiscal responsibility, energy church. conservation, and economic development. He

Maria Agurto, a senior political science major from California, is the head of is currently well ahead of his competition the Young Republicans Club here on campus. with 65 percent of those surveyed in a recent She noted the benefit of having members of poll saying they would vote for him in the general election. He is running against Tulsi the church run for office.

“I think it brings the church experi- Gabbard, another Democrat, as well as others. Though early projections show all of his ence. There are different aspects. People can be benefitted by members of the church contenders as being fairly far behind him.

Richard Fale is running as a Rerunning for office because they have a difpublican for State Representative in District ferent outlook on other people’s lives.” She continued by saying, “They have core beliefs 47, (the Windward and North Shore area including Laie). Fale is a BYUH alumnus which drive their campaigns.”

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served as Hale 6 coordinators. She also helped the Student and Health Center planning team with some projects.

She said she has been enjoying her job in school. For her, she continued, her work has helped her to practice and show her talents and skills in architecture and design.

“It’s fun and I like the projects. I work with really good people. I like using my degree and background in architecture. I do redesigning spaces on campus, graphic, and housing design,” she explained.

After her husband’s graduation, Stone plans to spend more time with her family and get her master’s in architecture.

She believes that both men and women can equally do great things in the field of architecture.

When she was asked about her thoughts and feelings of being the first woman architect at BYUH, she replied, “I

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Amy Stone is the first woman architect at BYU-Hawaii. Photo courtesy of Amy Stone

like working with them, though I might be the youngest and the only woman. It’s male-dominated, but I know there’s a lot of women in the profession for architecture. It’s really a good field to work in.”

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who graduated in 2004 with a major in international business. He was born in Provo but lived much of his life in Tonga. After serving a mission, he served in the U.S. Army and is currently in the Army Reserves. He is running specifically on improving the state of education on the island. Fale is running against Jessica Wooley, who he ran against in 2010 and lost to.

Agurto, who met Richard Fale during political events she has attended, mentioned this. She explained how a candidate who is a member of the church that is running for office does not mean that she feels an obligation to vote for him or her.

“I feel like you should vote for someone you believe in politically, not because he is a member of your church or your same race. Research first before voting for someone,” Agurto said.

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Losing weight and feeling great BYUH Weight Watchers group wins award while helping members lose weight The Weight Watchers program on campus recently won an award for the best in “An Outstanding at Work Meeting” award for the state of Hawaii. BYU-Hawaii students, staff and community members band together to shed pounds and get healthy through the Weight Watchers program.

Jennifer Castle, who is from Utah and is a group leader, spoke about the Weight Watcher program: “It is successful because it uses real food and adapts it to real life. You get a set amount of points for each day and you use math to calculate how much food you should eat. Average weight loss is 1-2 pounds a week and was voted the No. 1 diet of America. If I really want a snickers bar, I can calculate it in. I lost 35 pounds.”

She further explained, “They even have programs for women who are nursing.

My doctor and most doctors, recommended Weight Watchers. Everyone is welcome. It opened up here on campus on January 2011 for staff and community members. The first meeting is free and after that it is a monthly fee. You come and share stories, comments and everyone becomes successful. Once you get to your lifetime goal, you can come back for free. “

Castle also said that U.S. News and

World Report ranked the Weight Watchers program the No. 1 best weight loss diet for 2012. This has left Weight Watchers growing in popularity, including here in Hawaii.

Helena Hannonen, who is a business professor at BYUH from Finland and is a member for a year, said, “I like it because it works. It is very simple program. I like that it was on the BYUH Program. To teach you need stamina. It is a really good program. A really good group of people that supporting and watching people loose weight and instead of rewarding ourselves with food we now reward ourselves with clothes,” said Hannonen with a laugh.

The Weight Watcher’s program applies to all sorts of people, from professors, to students to community members. It provides recipes for people who like to cook and apps for your smart phone making life on the program simple. It provides a way to eat out with most restaurant menus, which makes

“I like it because it works. It’s a very simple program” -Helena Hannonen

Left: Members of the BYUH weight watchers group pose with their newly won award.

Right: Guides and helpful tools used members in the group out on display Photos by Mei Yin.

eating out on a diet not a hassle.

Moniqueca Kaufusi, who is a senior studying sports and exercise science and is from Oahu, said, “Weight Watchers helps you to learn balance and moderation. It also helps me with my family and their nutrition.

I am an EXS major and it goes hand in hand with what I am learning.”

BYUH Administrative Assistant Charlyen Keliiliki is referred to as the “super star” by the other members because she had lost 51 pounds. She is from and resides in Laie and works at college of math and science.“ It really works. Your mind has to be really strong.”

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think that filmmaking is just a visual means of doing so. I started writing short stories around the age of 8 and made my first short film when I was 11. After that I was hooked and I haven’t stopped yet.”

Cowden said that BYUH played a huge role in his career. “I was in several theatre productions at BYUH, took every film art class available, was a winner of the 2006 BYUH one-act play writing contest, wrote and directed four full-length films that played on campus, and was also a winner/participator at the BYUH Sugar Kane and Hot Lava Film Festivals.”

In addition to the fine Arts, Cowden also pursued a degree in education.

“I got my degree from BYUH in English and education and now I am a high school teacher in Alberta, Canada, teaching English, Chris Cowden and his wife, Pat Cowden, with children from the Boys & Girls Club where the Cowden’s are donating money made from a film Cowden recently made. Photo courtesy social studies, and media arts. So BYUH gave of Cowden. me the opportunity to teach things I really love.”

“It’s been a blessing and I’m happy that we could play some role in BYUH’s Proceeds are going to help children, scholarship vision that ‘from this school will go men and women whose influence will be felt for good BYU-Hawaii alum Chris Cowden recently affected my life in a positive way. Starting toward the establishment of peace internawrote, directed, financed, and starred in a this charity was a way for us to give back full-length film. The movie is a 1980s nostal- and provide an opportunity for others in the tionally’.”

The Cowdens share advice for stugia crime-fighting film and is packed with community that we live in. I hope that one dents who might aspire to their same goals. plenty of action and comedy, and better yet, day we can raise enough funds to do someHe said, “If you really want to do something all the proceeds were donated to charity. thing similar for IWES students at BYUH.” unique or special, you have to go the extra According to the Division Digest, the movie Cowden adds, “Since Pat works mile. It’s all about what you do with your raised over $25,000. with the children who will benefit from the time after school, at lunch, after work. Be a

“Funds were split between the funds raised at the Boys & Girls Club, and producer, not a consumer - you will be a lot Bonnyville Boys & Girls Club, and the I teach many of the students who will be happier and you will have something to show establishment of the Chris and Pat Cowden applying for scholarship funds, it really is for it at the end of the day.”

Fund, a scholarship for students offered special to know that we will be affecting She added, “Enjoy the journey. through the Belcourt Brosseau Metis the lives of the people around us by helping Love every step of the way. Whether it’s Awards. Cowden was inspired to start the them to accomplish something they might school, a calling in church, or time with your scholarship fund by his sister who received not have had the chance to before.” family and friends, enjoy the journey because scholarships through the Belcourt Bros After raising funds for the Boys & you may never have those same opportunities seau Metis Award that helped her pursue a Girls Club, Pat is starting a free choir pronursing career,” says information about the gram to help children stay off the street and again. We want to encourage BYUH students donation. develop their talents and self-esteem. This fall to be creative in finding a way to make the

Cowden’s wife, Pat, also a BYUH Chris plans to attend Vancouver Film School part of the world you live in a better place.”

Their movies can be watched on alum and supporter of his work, said, “As for Film Production to further his filmmaking Youtube, Channel: ChrisCowden. an IWES student, I was truly blessed to get skills. Cowden said of his passion for film- Abigayle Bu tl e r a great education at BYUH. It has greatly making, “I’ve always loved storytelling and I

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by Educational Outreach. It costs $15 for students and $50 for people in the community who register before June 1.

Dear Abigayle, I really don’t like my job. The hours are bad, my boss is a control freak, and my co-workers are so lazy. I’d quit now, but if I do I won’t get a raise or any letters of recommendation. Should I hold out for the rest of the year, or find somewhere new?

-K.H. Dear K.H. Working somewhere miserable can really drain a person. It’s important to love what you do. I recommend quitting, but before you put in your two weeks, try and line up a job somewhere else. Apply somewhere that is the complete opposite of where you work now, to explore your horizons. Another option would be winning big on a game show.

I hear “The Voice” is holding auditions.

-Abigayle

Dear D.J., Food is expensive in Hawaii or anywhere else for that matter.

Eating someone’s food without permission is not okay. However if you don’t have evidence, it’s not smart to start a fight. Make a point to offer her something and then make it clear that its cool to eat anything you give her but otherwise she should ask. If she is taking your food, she’ll get the message. If not, spray for bugs.

-Abigayle Dear Abigayle, My parents don’t trust me. They think I spend too much time at the beach or with friends. If I don’t get above a 3.0 gpa this semester, they threatened to bring me home. I think this is ridiculous. Am I overreacting?

C.P.

Dear C.P. Yes, you are overreacting. A 3.0 Dear Abigayle, is a very average gpa. Besides, I think my roommate is eating they’re right. You are here to my food. I don’t have proof but I get an education - not a tan. Be know I don’t eat that much pea- thankful for parents who believe nut butter. Also my Girl Scout you can accomplish so much and cookies went missing. Should give you the motivation you need I confront her about it or let it to reach your potential. Now go slide? call your mom and tell her you -D.J. love her.

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Lady Seasiders finish a close second at nationals

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Above: The BYUH Women’s Tennis Team. Left: Yuan Jia and her fellow teammate after one of their practices at BYU-Hawaii.

Photos by Mei Yin and BYUH

Sherry Liu, ranked first in doubles, gave the Seasiders the first point The BYU-Hawaii’s Women’s Tennis Team took second in the NCAA of the day with an 8-1 win at number one doubles over the secondranked doubles team in the country. However, the Seasiders lost 8-5 II National Championship held in Kansas last week losing in the finals 5-2 against Armstrong Atlantic State. The team played three days at both number two and number three doubles to trail 2-1 after the in the single elimination and worked its way up to the final champi- double’s portion of the match.”

The lady Seasiders took the hardest blow during the singles’ onship game. The final round was close; the whole team worked hard and cheered each other on until the final serve. According to BYUH matches. BYUH Sports Information reports, “The Seasiders suffered a 6-2, 6-4 defeat at number six singles and a 6-1, 7-6(4) loss at number Sports Information, “The Seasiders finished the season with a 29-1 five singles put BYU-Hawaii in a 4-1 hole. Hwang came through with mark while Armstong finished 29-0.” a 6-3, 6-1 win at number one singles to cut into the lead but a tough,

Guy Boydston, head 6-4, 7-6(2) loss at number four singles ended hopes of a comeback.” athletic trainer, said, “The The team took first in region and prepared everyday for team was so close. They lost by a sliver. It’s sad, but they nationals. They had hours of practice, but they didn’t stop at practice. played well. They were well The nine girls on the team ran, stayed in shape, and ate like athletes. prepared and couldn’t have The team is disappointed about the results but know that they gave it all they had. asked for more, they went

Janna Stratton, athletic secretary said, “The girls are so disto nationals.” appointed. You tell them congratulations and they look to the ground

The women’s team sad and shrug their shoulders. They have nothing to be disappointed started out strong in of. They did amazing. They went to nationals and took second. A doubles, but then faltered.

According the BYUH sports team would die to make it to nationals, let alone every year.” information, “BYU-Hawaii’s duo of Annie Hwang and - Kasha Noho’ ole wa Ke Alaka‘i