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Volume 109: Issue 8
THE LEADER
Ebony & Ivory 10-11 Profiles of famous ‘Blacks’ and ‘Whites’
Eric Rush 14-15 All Blacks legend gives clinic in Laie
Perseverance Talo Siva commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant through BYUH ROTC 9
KE ALAKA I October 30, 2014 • Volume 109: Issue 8 Editor-in-chief T u c ke r G r i m s h aw
Advisor Le e an n Lambe r t
COPY EDITORs H o m e r Wo lm a n A ly s s a Wa l h o o d R eb e cc a S a ba lo n e s
Art Director H e cto r Pe r iqu in
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INTERNs R ebe cca Gu lde n Gre g Er ick so n
Samone Isom, Reid Crickmore, Jared Roberts, Meagan Crowell, Jessica Tautfest, Matt Roberts, Emily Hall, Hannah Packard, Camron Stockford, Trenton McCullough, Joshua Mason, Morgynne Tora, Kaitlin Broyles ART & GRAPHICS L a u re n S t e im l e Jo h n D i a z Ethan Tsai M o n i c a R uba lc ava PHOTOGRAPHERs Ke l s i e C a rls o n M o n i c a R uba lc ava Milani Ho
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VIDEOGRAPHERS Jame s A stle Je f f C o llin s A brah am Garcia Vlad T ro p n ikov AD MANAGER A u stin Me ldr u m
ON THE COVER: BYUH graduate Talo Siva smiles after being commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army on Oct. 17, 2014.
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The sunset casts shadows on the bike path between Laie and Kahuku. Photo by Vlad Tropnikov
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SA T U R DA Y Come participate in the YSA 1st Stake Service Project at the Kahuku Seniors Center at 10 a.m. S U N DA Y Elder Donald L. Hallstrom (born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii) will be the CES Fireside speaker broadcasted in the CAC at 7:30 p.m. T U ESDA Y Don’t forget to vote on Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kahuku High School or Hauula Elementary School. T H U R SDA Y The play “One Tattered Angel,” based on the book by Blaine M. Yorgason and adapted for stage by Dr. Craig Ferre. The play runs for three nights in the McKay Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the Aloha Center Information Desk and at the doors a half-hour before show time.
T H E W EE K I N Q U O T ES
“We hid under tables, up against the walls and blocked the doors.” — Quebec lawmaker Mylene Freeman, after a gunman fatally shot an honor guard and ran into Canada’s Parliament building, where he died in a shoot out. “We weren’t sure exactly what big problem we were solving, except for this global lack of hoverboard skate parks.” — Rich DeVaul, senior Google engineer, on a project to develop a hovering skateboard like the one in “Back to the Future Part II” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney “New Yorkers have no reason to be alarmed.” —Mayor Bill de Blasio, on an Ebola case in New York City.
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Patagonia and Kina’ole invests $27 million for Hawaii solar power projects Outdoor clothing company Patagonia and Kina‘ole Capital Partners, LLC, a local solar finance company, are working together to create a fund to purchase more than 1,000 roof-top solar energy systems in Hawaii. The partnership with the California-based clothier and Kina‘ole was announced on Oct. 15. They want to help out Hawaii solar businesses and help residents reduce energy bills. Patagonia will contribute $13 million to this investment to the fund that totals $27 million. Kina‘ole will then make the funds available to all qualified local solar installation companies in Hawaii. According to a press release issued by Patagonia, “Kina‘ole Capital Partners is a financial services company that offers customers the option of enjoying a solar energy system at no up-front cost.” Customers agree to purchase solar electricity generated by the solar energy system that is less than the local utility’s rate. This lower electricity cost provides immediate savings to the customer and serves to reduce the amount of electricity that is purchased from the utility grid. Patagonia and its affiliates are encouraging other companies like themselves to invest in local solutions for a better planet. According to Patagonia’s CEO, Rose Marcario, “Business is in a unique position to accelerate the creation of renewable energy infrastructure.”
A local solar finance company is working with Patagonia to create a fund to purchase more than 1,000 roof-top solar energy systems in Hawaii. Photo by AP
In Hawaii, renewable energy only accounts for 10 percent of the statewide consumption, says fund information. Patagonia and Kina‘ole predict because of their efforts greenhouse gas emissions will decrease by 153, 000 tons of CO2, the equivalent to 323, 000 barrels of oil, 75,000 tons of coal or taking 29, 000 passenger vehicles off the road. Installation of the rooftop solar panels will subsequently create hundreds of jobs for Hawaii’s solar industry workers, according to fund information. One such benefactor of the Patagonia and Kina‘ole $27 million fund is Kohl Christensen’s solar installation company based on Oahu. Kina‘ole founders Blair Herbert and Andrew Yani said they are excited for this project in collaboration with Patagonia “as its leadership in the area of environmental responsibility aligns perfectly with our business model of displacing expensive, dirty electricity.” More information about Kina‘ole is available at www.kinaolecapital.com. For information about the fund go to: http://www.thecleanestline.com/2013/05/ introducing-20-million-change-and-patagoniaworks-a-holding-company-for-the-environment.html. Morgynne Tora
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Employer looking for strong people skills more than a business background Businesses from all around the state and the nation came to seek out potential candidates for employment. BYU-Hawaii’s Career Fair on Oct. 23 gave students and community members the opportunity to meet with potential employers, businesses, universities, and career specialists.. The Career Fair is set up for students to connect with businesses and have opportunities to network. The students can talk to business professionals in a low-pressure circumstance and in a comfortable environment. The Aloha Center Ballroom was set up with tables, booths, and chairs to give prospective employees places to roam and talk with the employers and specialists who were gathered. Juan Oranoz, a Career Service staff mentor and senior studying human resources, said, “Our goal is to have students get placed in a career.” Oranoz said even if students are not able to get hired at the Career Fair, they will become familiar with the processes each business uses to hire their employees and can begin preparing for their future careers. “This is a chance to network and figure out how to get hired in the real world,” said Oranoz. Sherwin Williams Paint District Manager David Katsuda said what he is looking for in potential employees. “We just need people to be approachable and have a good personality. We say we are looking for people with business background, but in the end, it’s all about interpersonal skills.” The training and experience comes with time on the job, said Katsuda. “We have so many training programs you will go through to help you acquire the skills you need to be successful in our business.” Businesses came with the intention to find someone to hire that day. Pizza Hut, Urban Outfitters and more had applications they handed out to students. Dario Arias, a senior studying business from Argentina, said, “There were a few opportunities to find jobs. Even Pepsico and H&R Block were hiring. I was able to get a lot of business cards and contact numbers.” Arias said he believes anywhere there is an opportunity students should look into it and the Career Fair is a great place to find those opportunities. “Now I have some cards on the table to choose from,” said Arias. Contact Career Services for more information on the Career Fair, boosting your resume, and other opportunities to get into the career of your dreams. T ren ton mccu llou gh
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Businesses like Pepsico and graduate school programs were among the recruiters at the Fall Semester Career Fair. Photos by Monica Rubalcava
Ping-Pong tourney brings the heat De Leon crowned king of the court
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freshman from the Philippines, Jarome de Leon, who happened to walk into the Old Gym on the night of the competition, was the winner of the Oct. 22 campus Ping-Pong tournament. “I didn’t plan on playing Ping-Pong,” de Leon said. “I had no idea there was a Ping-Pong tournament going on. I was on my way to the gym, and it started raining so I went through the Old Gym. I saw there was Ping-Pong going on, and I asked if I could play.” The tournament was set up with four tables and each round was played until one player reached 21 points. Over the past two semesters, the Ping-Pong tournaments have been extremely competitive, said Intramurals staffer Emily Thompson. Thompson, a senior in graphic design from Arizona, said, “I hope everyone has a great time and can improve their Ping-Pong skills. The winner will have to work hard for their Tshirt. No handouts here.” When asked about how he prepared for this semesters tournament, Andrew Monahan, a senior in business management from Pennsylvania, said, “I bought a new paddle. It’s got a spin rating of 92. I did lots of plyometrics. I run up Laie Falls once a week. Honestly, the biggest part of any preparation is getting your mental game straight.”
Jarome de Leon was the winner of the Fall Semester Intramural Ping-Pong tourney in the Old Gym. Photo by Milani Ho
The first match of the evening was between two previous winners: Andrew Monahan and Tugi Batsaikhan. Batsaikhan said he plays Ping-Pong at least twice a week in the hales. When asked why he likes Ping-Pong, Batsaikhan said, “I like Ping-Pong because it’s good exercise. It keeps me active.” After three hours of play, a winner was announced. De Leon was crowned the champ. The win did not come easy. He battled numerous rounds to get his first-place finish, staffers said. There will be another tournament for students during the Winter Semester. Stop by The Hub to sharpen your Ping-Pong game for next semester. reid crickmore
Above: Jarome de Leon takes on one of this opponents during the Intramurals competition. Left: Tugi Batsaikhan said he practices Ping-Pong twice a week in the hales. Photos by Milani Ho OCTOBER 30, 2014
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Newlyweds create Asian fusion food that ‘fills the soul’
The menu at Kumar’s Kitchen changes every Farmers Market. Photo by Monica Rubacalva
Newlyweds Melvin and Jessica Kumar share their blend of Indian, Malaysian, and experimental cooking at every BYU-Hawaii Farmers Market to give students and community members a “taste that fills the soul” with Kumar’s Kitchen. “My mom was the backbone,” Melvin said. “She taught me everything I know.” Now the Kumar’s take his mother’s recipes, add their own twist to them and created the flavor Kumar’s Kitchen’s has today. Melvin is Indian, but grew up in Malaysia and Jessica is from Florida. The couple met at BYUH and have been married for almost a year. The Kumars said they enjoy cooking for each other and wanted to share it with others. Jessica said the food is a mix of Malaysian and Indian styles. It is a unique taste that keeps people coming back. Melvin said, “We both really enjoy cooking and have always cooked good food in the house. We wondered if others ate as
well as us?” With this question in mind, the Kumars began to cook for their friends and neighbors. The food was an instant hit with everyone who tasted it, the couple said, so with these favorable reviews, they began setting up at the Farmers Markets on campus. Now the Kumars are at the Farmers Market every other Friday from 10:30 a.m., to 2 p.m. Tyler Wares, a senior in business from California, said of their cooking, “The satayed chicken in peanut sauce was amazing. I also liked the flavorful but clean taste of the Tandoori chicken.” The Kumars’ slogan is “Taste that fills the soul.” Melvin said he prepares and cooks with this idea in his head, that way all the food comes out the best for the customer. Each week the menu changes and they are trying new things. Jessica said, “I love seeing the people enjoy the food. That is what makes it all worth it for me.” T ren ton Mccollogh
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Actors Kimberly Kitto, a psych major from Utah, and Cameron Abaroa, senior in IDS from Arizona, rehearse for the play, “One Tattered Angel.” The script was adapted by Dr. Craig Ferre from a book by the same name. Photos by Milani Ho
Dr. Craig Ferre writes original stage adaptation of the book, ‘One Tattered Angel’
tempt it. It took another year after I sent in my adaptation to say that it’s okay.” Yorgason is an LDS Church member and his book reflects LDS themes, according to Ferre. “I can count on my hand the number of plays that I’ve done during The original stage adaptation of Blaine M. Yorganson’s book, “One Tattered Angel,” is my time here that are church-related. They talk about giving blessings to the child, prayscheduled to make its on stage debut Nov. ing and some of the occurrences that we as 7-9 at the McKay Auditorium. members would believe in - like interacting “This is a world premiere play with deity,” Ferre said. in that the author of the book gave special Ferre hopes the play will resonate permission for the play to be written and with students due to its gospel-centered mesproduced here,” said Cameron Abaroa, the leading man in the play and a senior in IDS sage. “I actually did a play some years ago called ‘Burdens of Earth’ which was about from Arizona. Joseph Smith in Carthage Jail. Yet it really “This is a great testament to the Theatre Arts program here and to Dr. Ferre wasn’t well atteneded. So I’m hoping students will come and be uplifted. It’s an incredible especially,” said Abaroa. The book was adapted by Dr. Craig story,” he said. Valorie Lafaele, a sophomore from Ferre, professor of Theatre and Speech at Idaho studying musical theatre, said it is BYUH, and is based on the true story of an amazing opportunity for the school to Yorgason’s adopted daughter. premiere such a play. “We’re laying out the Ferre said, “About three years ago during the summer my wife gave me a copy groundwork for what it’s going to be in the of it to read. After having read it, I thought, future.” Lafaele also said she feels the com‘Geez, this could make a great play.’ It took munity will better relate to this play even if me about a year to get in touch with Brother they are not fans of theatre. “It’s a LDS-based play so there’s a lot of people that will underYorgason to get his permission to even at-
stand it more other than ‘Lady Windemere’s Fan’. I can understand why people couldn’t understand it as well. With this one, it’s close to home for all the LDS members. It’s emotional and serious but uplifting.” Ferre noted the risk in adapting a book to stage because of needing to write lots of dialogue. “I don’t know if it’s going to work as theatre because it’s a book put into a play. That can be dangerous because sometimes books are ‘talky’ and this play can be a little ‘talky.’ I don’t know if there’s enough action or whether the audience will get tired.” Ferre said he has no plans to publish the play after its debut. “At this point we’re just going to do it here.” he said. “That’s all I’ve been interested in because I wanted to do it for our students. I thought it was a great story they should hear and be involved in. When I talked to Blaine, I said I only wanted to do it here for our students and he agreed,” said Dr. Ferre. Tickets will be sold in advance at the Aloha Center Information Desk but may also be purchased at the lobby ticket office 30 minutes before the show at 7:30 p.m. J oshu a mason
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Mission Acco This artist’s rendering from “Moana” was developed after filmmakers did research on life in Hawaii. Photos from Disney.com
Walt Disney announces new animated film 'Moana' Disney is adding a Polynesian princess, “Moana,” to its roster of princesses in 2016, according to Disney’s official blog. The full-length animated film will focus on Moana, “a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest.” The movie is set in the ancient South Pacific world of “Oceania.” The princess teams up with the demigod, Maui, to “traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore,” according to Disney’s blog. “I like that by Disney having a Polynesian princess brings culture diversity,” said Jansen Tesoro from Nevada, a senior in elementary education. Tesoro continued, “Plus I think an island princess will be the prettiest of all Disney princesses.” In the official announcement by filmmaker John Musker, he said, “Moana is indomitable, passionate and a dreamer with a unique connection to the ocean itself. She’s the kind of character we all root for, and we can’t wait to introduce her to audiences.” Musker and Ron Clements are filmmakers creating “Moana” and are the same team behind “The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess And The Frog,” and “Aladdin.” Musker and Clements said they made several trips to Hawaii when planning the film, seeking insight into how growing up surrounded by an ocean affects a person’s point of view. Musker and Clements have done their research, according to BYU-Hawaii student Ezra Peterika and wife, Sarah Peterika. Moana is a very popular name in Hawaii, and the Peterikas named their daughter Elena Tausala o le Moana, meaning princess of the ocean in Samoan. “Elena will be so excited to know there is a Disney princess who shares her name!” The Peterikas hope this new movie will stay true to Hawaiian culture and have no doubt Disney will deliver. Upon hearing about the new Polynesian princess, Moana, BYUH Alumni Gwyenne Cashen said, “This is the best news ever [and] 2016 can’t come soon enough.” J e s s i c a Tautfest
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Top: Talo Siva after being commissioned as a second lieutenant receive congratulatory handshake. Above: ROTC participants at BYU-Hawaii a Manoa, take a photo in front of the McKay Foyer. Right: Siva shares a a family member. Photos by Milani Ho
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n a sunny Friday afternoon in the Little Circle, Talo Siva, a cadet in the BYU-Hawaii ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corp), was surrounded by friends and family as he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Siva, a recent graduate of BYUHawaii from American Samoa, smiled as he fought back emotions. “I made it. I did it. It was a tough journey, a lot of stress, but I made it. Thank you all for giving up your lunch to come. Thank you so much for coming,” Siva said. The BYUH ROTC is a collegebased program for training commissioned officers of the United States Armed Forces. As a part of ROTC, students may receive merit-based scholarships, covering all or part of college tuition in exchange for obligatory military service. At BYUH, ROTC has a physical training portion held here on campus with a classroom section held weekly at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus in Honolulu. Siva said it was difficult to balance school, work and attend class in Manoa. “I didn’t have a car, but luckily the school helped us with cars. Sometimes though we couldn’t get cars and we had to take the bus. That was rough,” said Siva. Tanner Farley, a junior studying music from Utah, is the detachment leader
here at BYUH. Farley said there are currently nine students in the program. “ROTC is a really good option for financial support, career opportunities, and leadership. It offers a very secure career path, and it’s a great way to kickstart a career. The main thing we want people to know is that it’s a good opportunity and it’s available.” Ni Shipeng, a sophomore studying ICS from China, said, “I’ve never considered going into the military, but I think that it’s a great way to teach you discipline and responsibility. I think you can only really learn these things in the military or serving a mission.” Siva said he signed up after friends who went through the program encouraged him to join ROTC. “It’s a great program for those who are undecided. My advice is to try it out. If it’s yours, go for it,” said Siva. Siva will be entering the Army Reserves in his native American Samoa and will participate in monthly reserve exercises while hoping to teach elementary education. Major John Carson, the ranking officer at the commission ceremony, said of Siva, “If I had one word to describe Siva, it would be perseverance. To come from American Samoa, fulfill his responsibilities, drive from the North Shore every week, and achieve his goals is truly remarkable.” Home r Wolman
I made it. I did it. It was a tough journey, a lot of stress, but I made it, said Talo Siva after he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. OCTOBER 30, 2014
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FAMOUS BLACKS & whiteS Bios of some of pop-culture’s favorite Black and White last-named celebrities
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BETTY WHITE
Actress, TV personality, and animal activist, Betty White made her TV debut in 1939 and did radio shows in the 1940s. Working in Hollywood in the 1950s, she became one of the few women to have creative control behind the camera, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Winner of six Emmy Awards, this golden girl continues her acting career at age 92, currently performing as a main character in the sitcom, “Hot in Cleveland.” White continues to be active in the environmental community working with the Los Angeles Zoo commission, the African Wildlife Foundation, and the American Humane Association, according to the foundations’ websites. White was recently deemed an honorary forest ranger in 2010, according to the Huffington Post.
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The deep-voiced crooner who gave us the song “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Baby,” grew up in Los Angeles, Calif., and was immediately immersed in the music business. White organized other musicians into the Love Unlimited Orchestra, and a girl group called Love Unlimited, according to Biography.com. He not only performed, but also composed and directed, original works. White was known as “the Walrus of Love,” a nickname that encompassed his size, deep voice, and reputation as one of R&B’s most romantic singers. Barry White died in 2003 from a stroke as he awaited a kidney transplant, having suffered from high blood pressure for years.
Born to two rocket scientists, this comedic actor started performing in high school, and joined an acting troupe called the Actor’s Gang, whose motto was “dare to be stupid.” Since then, Black has never stopped acting, doing small roles until Black’s big break in 2000, when the scruffy man played a music-obsessed store clerk in “High Fidelity.” Black has since earned fame and fortune voicing the main character in the movies “Kung Fu Panda” and playing the lead role in “School of Rock,” where Black showcased his trademark manic energy.
This rock and roll husband and wife duo became the indie rock band, The White Stripes. Guitarist Jack Gillis married drummer Meg White, and took her last name to become Jack White. The two kept the nature of their relationship a secret for a while, letting people assume they were siblings. The reason for this, according to Rolling Stones, was to keep the public’s focus on the music and not the relationship. The White Stripes disbanded after its final concert in 2007 but came together one last time in 2009 to perform on the final ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ show, according to RollingStone. Since then, Meg White has slipped out of the public scene, while Jack White continues to produce music, his most recent work being the album “Lazaretto,” which was released June 14, 2014.
Harry Potter’s godfather, Sirius Black, was best friends with James Potter, and was estranged from his pureblood fanatic family when he was sorted into Gryffindor. Black was wrongfully put into Azkaban, the wizard prison, but managed to escape because of Black’s hidden animal-changing ability. Black escaped by transforming into a large black dog. Black provided a warm, guiding light to the orphaned Harry Potter and came to the rescue when Harry broke into the Ministry of Magic. Black sacrificed himself to save his godson Potter. Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledor said, “Sirius was a brave, clever, and energetic man, and such men are not usually content to sit at home in hiding while they believe others to be in danger.”
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Dr. David Kammerer, associate professor of Music and the faculty advisor for the Music Club, said recording songs is a experience for aspiring musicians. “It’s a real world experience we have been lacking...I’m happy to see that through the club avenue students are taking advantage of the opportunity. We also have some new management in the Media Production Center who are more open to making the use of these facilities available to students for their projects,” said Kammerer. The physical album will only be available at FoodFest, 2 0 1 4 according to Wiscombe. “People can only buy tickets there because of the school’s policies on clubs and fundraising. The albums will be M u sic Club c r e ate s al bu m distributed at the concert and everyone who is a member of the club with or igi n al s on g s will receive a free copy of the album. We’re trying to keep it really by BY U - H awai i st u de n t s cheap for the general public so we hope to sell it for around $3.” Wiscombe said his passion for the project comes from riginal songs produced by the BYU-Hawaii Student Music wanting to give students the opportunity to record. “I think it’s Association will be featured at a free concert in the McKay something that is just naturally a good idea because there are a lot Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 29. of people who are talented with writing music. To give someone the Braden Wiscombe, a sophomore from California studying opportunity to record it is a great thing because if you go to a probusiness administration, is president of the Music Club and said a lot of work has been put into the album. Wiscombe said, “We start fessional studio, it’s going to be extremely expensive. We thought if we could provide something for the students to get their foot in the off with finding musicians, people who are ready, and then doing door of trying this out that it would be really cool for them. I think auditions. After that we take every single musician and do a rough take of their song that only takes around 30 minutes. I take it home anybody who hears about it gets interested because it’s something and adjust the levels so the audio is listenable. Then we add in all the new.” The album’s quality is solid, said Wiscombe. “Lots of time extra instruments and harmonies. Finally we re-record the main inyou’ll walk around campus and see people without realizing they’re strument and vocals. Once all that’s done, I take it and mix each part and master the song so that it sounds good on an iPhone, computer so musically talented. I hope that as people find out more about this album that the interest in being part of future projects will increase or car radio. Each song takes a couple of hours each depending on so we can get more variety. When we have students from all around coordinating schedules and how fast people can record.” the world, we definitely get some cool stuff going on,” he Kalima Watson, a junior studying business management said. from Honolulu, is one of the students performing an original song Jo sh Ua M aso n on the album. “I think the coolest thing about it is all the people recording songs are students. I’m just a random guy from Honolulu recording a song. I’ve never recorded anything before. I’ve always played in venues and stuff but never sat down in front of a mic so I thought it’d be a good opportunity,” said Watson. Wiscombe said the album will feature a variety of music. “There’s some that are slow and laid back while others are pure instrumental and heavy guitar. We have country songs and uke songs too. It should be a full-sounding album with a bit of variety,” said Wiscombe.
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Michaela Belbin and Sean Crapo perform at the Oct. 23 open-mic night in the Little Theatre. OCTOBER 30, 2014 Photo by Monica Rubalcava
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NEXT MATCH October 17 vs. UH Hilo
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NEXT MATCH: November 7 PacWest Championship
WOMEN: Seasiders finish second overall with Haley Olcott and Jessica Horrocks finishing sixth and seventh.
MEN: BYU-Hawaii finishes second overall with Kevin Miller, Thomas Hesselgesser, John Hooke and Clayton Kearl finishing fifth through eighth.
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WOMEN: October 25 Final 1 BYUH 3 Notre Dame de Namur
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Eric Rush, a former New Zealand All Blacks rugby player, led a clinic at BYU-Hawaii on the morning of Oct. 22, during Coach William Mahoni’s touch rugby class. Rush taught students, along with Laie Parkside players, drills done in All Blacks training sessions and encouraged everybody to participate despite their differing skills and abilities. Rush commented on his rigorous coaching style by saying if young people want to some day be as good as an All Blacks player, they better train like one. Young rugby players may think they don’t have to work as hard because more often then not, they already have natural talents. Rush warned against depending solely on talent because one day, everyone is going to be the same size as you and you’ll have nothing to differentiate yourself. He said the most important part of being a sevens rugby player is fitness. “You can run half speed in practice, and if that’s the only level you practice at, you will run half speed during every game setting.” According to Rush, the team that can physically outlast the other in a sevens rugby game, wins. A sevens rugby game is less of an impact game than fifteens or tens because it’s spread out across the field. There is room to make risky runs and side step around potential tackles. “It’s less about the hard flesh beating hits than it is about being the player who can run 70 meters down the field, then run 80 back, and 100 to score,” he said. After the class, students thronged around and thanked Rush for his willingness to come to BYUH and share his knowledge. Rush replied by saying you can have many coaches over your whole lifetime, some good, some not so good, but if you take one gem from each of them, you’ll end up with a lot of treasure. Siriboto Rareba, a new student this semester majoring in exercise and sports science, said, “There is something about the game I love. Just the concept of putting everything on the line, whether it be my physical health, spiritual wellness, and emotional well being in and out of every practice and game, then reaping the rewards of being so vulnerable.” The esteemed All Blacks player also made himself available later in the evening to talk story at the Polynesian Cultural Center. At the PCC event, he spoke about his early failures in his rugby career. Rush said he always seemed to be just good enough for trials, but never for the final team picks. He recalled his father’s words after repeatedly not making the league teams: “Don’t worry son. That’s just one man’s opinion. The next coach might like you.” “Unfortunately,” Rush said, “they all had the same opinion those days.” But he then went on to be one of the most dynamic sevens rugby players for the All Blacks and led the New Zealand International sevens team to win six World Sevens series. The Laie Parkside men’s and women’s teams train on the Laie Elementary field Mondays through Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 in the evening. For those interested in playing in a tournament in December, early mor gynne Tor a
morning practice will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. on the TVA fields. In the words of Eric Rush, “train until you run yourself into the ground.” Below: New Zealand All Blacks rugby player Eric Rush, right, runs a clinic for rugby players on campus on Oct, 22. Above: The Lady Seasiders play against Holy Names at home on Oct. 24. They won the match 3-0. Photos by Milani Ho
1. Eat to win We are what we eat and to “eat to win” is mentally understanding what we put into our bodies affects our focus, energy and well being throughout the course of the day. CEO Matt Mayberry told Entrepreneur magazine he starts his days with a green smoothie. “There is no better way to feed our mind and bodies than consuming an alkalizing drink such as a green smoothie first thing in the morning.” 2. Jump-start your day Kami Dixon from Utah, a sophomore finishing her associate’s degree, said she usually starts her day with a protein shake and fruit or eggs to help her stay focused in school throughout the day. Dixon said, “If I eat sugar cereal, then I get hungry earlier in the day and then I’m only focused on when I’m going to eat next.” 3. Plan your day the night before Planning your day the night before helps you to sleep better because you mind is not restless thinking about all you have to do the next day. Mayberry said he spends 10 to 15 minutes every night planning so when he wakes up, he is “ready to hit the ground running, knowing exactly what has to get done.” 4. Do not disturb Turn off your phone and set apart time where you can’t be bothered or distracted by calls, texts, and notifications. This can help you get things done.
5. Good-bye electronics Turning off his computer and going to the library helps Spencer Forest, a junior in computer science from New Caledonia, get things done. Despite having most of his programing homework on the computer, when there are others things to do, “I turn off my computer. It’s hard but if I don’t, I get distracted,” said Forest.
7. Best tip ever “I print out a calendar for every month with a list of what is due assignment wise and other activities. It helps me stay on top of things,” said Tonga Sablan from Washington, a junior in ICS. Sablan said using a visual aid, in his case a calendar, is the best tool for productivity. “If I want to attend an activity, I can see what other things I have to get done first.”
10 ways to become the most productive person around As midterms wind down, or wind-up depending on your class load, it’s always a good idea to be organized and on top of things. Matt Mayberry, CEO of Matt Mayberry Enterprises and BYU-Hawaii students shared their tips to help students in and after school. 6. Decide Mayberry said the most important key to being productive is to decide to do so. Once you have made up your mind you will be productive, you have won half the battle. You must then challenge yourself to see how much you can accomplish any given day, said Mayberry.
8. Take time to be spiritually edified “Either at night or in the morning I always watch a conference talk. It really helps my have the spirit to focus,” said Samantha Zuro, a freshman in biology from Utah.
9. ONE Hour to greatness “This is one whole hour, first thing in the morning, that is dedicated to preparing my mind, body and spirit for the day ahead,” said Mayberry. For him, this routine consists of reading an uplifting book, writing his goals while visualizing the achievement of each goal, meditating and listening to motivational messages. You too can skyrocket your productivity by indulging your mind in uplifting messages as you get ready in the morning, whether it’s reading scriptures, reciting your personal mantra or listening to good music. Starting your day positively can help you achieve greatness. 10. To-do list “I write in my planner every single day, and if I don’t, then I usually forget to do something,” said Alex Leek, sophomore in EXS from Indiana,. Leek said the key for her staying on top of what she needs to do is to make sure she writes all her assignments down in her planner.
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