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Volume 108: Issue 3
THE LEADER
Fighting back against cyber-crime 6-7 7 Tips for strengthening your passwords
Iospea sets sail 10-11
For the first time in years the Iosepa launches
Remembering Robin Williams 14-15 Comedic legend leaves a legacy of laughter behind
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August 21, 2014 • Volume 108: Issue 3 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A u s t i n M e ld r u m COPY EDITORS A u s t i n M e l d r um H o m e r Wo lm a n
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS
ADVISOR Le e an n Lambe r t ART DIRECTOR Make n zie H e ad INTERNS R ebe cca Gu ld e n Gre g Er ick so n
Samone Isom, Reid Crickmore, Jared Roberts, Meagan Crowell, Sam Spring ART & GRAPHICS M a ke n z ie H e a d M o rga n B o u wh u i s L a u re n S t e im l e H e c t o r Pe r iq u i n Jo h n D i a z
VIDEOGRAPHERS N i Sh ipe n g Jame s A stle Je f f C o llin s A brah am Garcia
PHOTOGRAPHERS Ke l s i e C a rls o n H e c t o r Pe r iq u i n
AD MANAGER Ke A lak a‘i Staf f
ON THE COVER
Community members help launch the Iosepa at Hukilau Beach on Saturday, August 16, 2014. The departure was delayed because of two storms that passed by Hawaii.
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A “Supermoon” lights up the night sky on the North Shore. Photo by Marc Gardner. Follow Marc on Instagram at @mgardz
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D e ath to l l r i se s to mo re t han 1 , 2 0 0 f ro m Ebo l a o utbreak in We st A f r i ca Le ar n h ow to stre n gth e n yo ur passwo rds i n l i e u o f re ce n t cybe r - cr i me
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T h e Io se pa l aun ch e s i n Lai e Bay f o l l owi n g a de lay
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T h e wo rl d says go o dbye t o co me dy l e ge n d R o bi n W illiams
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THURSDAY Come to story time in the Children’s section of the Library (first floor) from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Kids ages 3 to 5 with parent or guardian are welcome. FRIDAY BYUHSA hosts the Closing Social from 9 p.m. til midnight in the Aloha Center Ballroom. The dance is free for BYUH students with current ID and $3 for those with a YSA Dance Card. The theme is ”Endless Summer Dance (In Search of the Perfect Groove).” Honor Code and Dress Code Enforced.
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WEDNESDAY The Shaka Steel Concert is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. outside the Cannon Activities Center, near the Napela Statue. The concert is under the direction of Darren Duerden. Admission is free. In case of heavy rain, the concert will be moved into the Aloha Center Ballroom.
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FRIDAY The Farmers Market will be held in the Aloha Center Ballroom from 10:30 a.m. til 2 p.m..
THE WEEK IN QUOTES
“I want you to know that almost as I was handing in the card, it was that close to putting that Manziel card in. It was that close,” -Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admitted that he almost selected Johnny Manziel in the NFL draft in April. “I have to be very careful about not prejudging these events before investigations are completed... I’ve got to make sure that I don’t look like I’m putting my thumb on the scales one way or the other.” -said President Obama in his statement regarding the questions raised over the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Violence escalates following police shooting of Michael Brown Clashes between police and citizens in Ferguson, Missouri continued after Michael Brown, a young African American man was shot dead by police on Aug. 9. Violence in the suburb of St. Louis has become more intense since the shooting. Reporters say local residents are peacefully protesting but outside agitators have traveled to Ferguson to confront police and cause havoc. According to the New York Times, state and local police have taken to the streets in military style vehicles and riot gear. State and local police handed over power to the highway patrol Sunday and have implemented a midnight curfew for the streets of Ferguson for a few nights. When asked about his opinion on militarized police forces, Gentrie Maag, a senior in business from Utah, said, “I think it all depends on the situation. When it comes to illegal drugs and trafficking, I think it’s necessary. People who are in that business are usually armed and dangerous.” After a rather calm day Sunday, violence erupted Monday night with 31 people arrested and two men shot in the crowd. Molotov cocktails were hurled at the police command center and several shots were fired. Monday morning was once again met with peace, but turned violent at night as protestors began to be forced off West Florrisant Avenue, the main road through Ferguson, according to the New York Times. Governor Jay Nixon brought in the National Guard on Monday to play a limited
Protesters across the country demand answers following the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Photo by AP.
role in protecting the police command center after Sunday and Monday’s violence escalated near the center. Tuesday night was more peaceful in Ferguson as local pastors and civic leaders worked with people to decrease violence. Chris Johanson, an incoming freshman from California, said, “I don’t think brining in more militarized enforcement is going to help the situation. I think it will escalate the tensions even more than they already are.” With all the changing of the guard, residents only seem to be getting more frustrated and more confused as time goes on. According to the Associated Press, residents are upset by the changing approaches to control the city of Ferguson’s 21,000 residents. Some residents feel as though the situation at hand is only worsening the longstanding tensions over policing and race in Ferguson. The tensions in Ferguson have drawn the attention of the federal government and President Barack Obama, who gave a speech Monday, urged residents to stay calm and help keep the city in order. According to the Associated Press, Piaget Crenshaw, a Ferguson resident who witness the shooting from her nearby apartments said, “This community had underlying problems way before this happened. The tension has finally broken.” -RE ID CRICKMORE
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West Africa viral disease outbreak kills more than 1,200
A Ebola breakout in West Africa has killed more than 1,200 people as doctors work around the clock to contain and treat the fatal disease. According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa that began in December 2013 has killed more than 1,200 individuals while more than 2,200 have been sickened. According to the New York Times, 84 people have died between Aug. 14 and 16. BBC reports the current outbreak is killing between 50 and 60 percent of people infected. The potentially fatal disease is marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, spreads through bodily fluids, triggered with headaches and abdominal pain. Jaden Leafa, a BYU-Hawaii senior, has been researching the virus and stated, “There is no possibility of anyone in our community catching the virus. The United States hasn’t been affected just yet, so I think we are safe. But it doesn’t hurt to be cautious.” Ebola is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids. According to BBC, “There are no vaccines, though some are being tested, along with new drug therapies. The WHO ruled in August that untested drugs can be used to treat patients in light of the scale of the current outbreak.” The numbers are growing in West Africa, so much so that some airlines are restricting flights from countries highly infected by the virus. Infected countries include Guinea, Liberia, Sierra, Nigeria, and Leone. Aaron Motsoaledi, Health Minister of South Africa said, “It’s highly unlikely we will have sick people getting on the plane
and getting here. It’s not just like anybody can just spread the disease because they are breathing.” One American contracted the virus in Liberia, Africa, while working for the humanitarian organization, Samaritan’s Purse. While treating Ebola patients, Dr. Kent Brantly was infected. His condition has since improved and he said he doesn’t regret working in Africa despite the risk. “My wife Amber and I, along with our two children, did not move to Liberia for the specific purpose of fighting Ebola. We went to Liberia because we believe God called us to serve him at ELWA Hospital.” Besides Brantly, a woman working as a missionary in Africa has also been infected. Both Brantly and the woman have been brought to the U.S. for treatment.
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Top: Medical practitioners in West Africa rush to contain the Ebola outbreak. The virus has been confirmed in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra, Nigeria, and Leone. Above: Children surround a man that fell down while walking on a street suspected of having contracted the Ebola virus in the city of Monrovia, Liberia. Photos by AP.
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SPORTS WNBA star Becky Hammon takes questions from the media at the San Antonio Spurs practice facility after being introduced as an assistant coach. Photo by AP
Becky Hammon Breaks Through
Former WNBA Star makes history as First Female Coach in NBA
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he defending NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs hired Rebecca points, first in free-throw percentage, second in three-pointers, fourth “Becky” Hammon as an assistant coach on Aug. 5 making Ham- in assists, and sixth in games played. She was named as one of the mon the first full-time female coach in NBA history. WNBA Top 15 Players of All-Time. Hammon said she hopes her hiring will inspire others to Hammon was also a two time Olympian (2008, 2012), dream. When introduced as the newest assistant during a press con- winning a Bronze medal in 2008 with Russia, with whom she became ference, Hammon said, “Hope and encouragement, especially hope, is a naturalized citizen. probably one of the greatest things you can give another person,” she There have been several female assistants in Division I men’s said. “I mean, what a gift to allow that person to be able to dream, to be college basketball, and Lisa Boyer worked as a volunteer assistant with able to say, why not me? Why couldn’t the Cleveland Cavaliers for a season, but I be the first?” no NBA team or major U.S. men’s profes“ I v er y mu c h l o o k According to her website, sional leagues have had a full-time female Hammon grew up in Rapid City, assistant. forward to th e South Dakota. While playing high “I very much look forward to the addition add itio n o f B e cky school basketball, she was South Daof Becky Hammon to our staff,” Spurs Ham mo n to o u r s ta f f.” kota Miss Basketball as a junior and Coach Gregg Popovich said in a statement. South Dakota Player of the Year as a “Having observed her working with our -Coa c h Gr egg Popovic h senior. team this past season, I’m confident her After a stellar high school career, Hammon attended Colorado basketball IQ, work ethic and interpersonal skills will be a great benefit State University where she was an All-American and set school records to the Spurs.” Popovich has one five NBA championships with the in points per game, field goals made, free throws made, three-point Spurs. field goals made, assists, and steals. She was inducted to the Colorado “We weren’t doing this to lead the way. It’s for others to State University Sports Hall of Fame in 2005 and had her No. 25 jersey judge the monumental-ness of it. But that’s not the reason we did retired. it,” Spurs General Manager R.C. Buford said. “It’s that she’s the right Although she was not drafted into the WNBA, she signed person. She’s a good person. Why would we let her go start her with the New York Liberty in 1999. Following an illustrious professional involvement somewhere else when she can bring things to us?” Buford career with the Liberty and the San Antonio Stars, Hammon was a seven- added, “If you’ve spent time studying or watching Pop (Popovich), it’s time All-Star, finished her career ranked seventh in WNBA history in not about basketball. It’s about people.” -GRE G E RICKSON
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Cyber Sleuths Computer hackers compromise over 1 billion user names
A group of Russian criminals have breached security to more than 420,000 websites and collected more than 1.2 billion user names and password combinations and access to moreo than 500 million email addresses, according to the New York Times. The stolen online records were discovered by Hold Security, a security firm in Milwaukee. The records included confidential material for household name websites and smaller websites. The Times also reported that Hold Security has a history of uncovering significant hacks, including the theft of millions of records from Adobe Systems. This infiltration is the latest incident in a series of hacking incidents to large company databases. Security experts believe that hackers will continue breaking into computer networks unless companies become more vigilant, reported the Associated Press. “It’s scary to think that random people we don’t know may have gotten into our personal accounts,” said Kiele Young, a sophomore from Kauai studying psychology. Hold Security firm would not release the name of the victims due to nondisclosure agreements. It is believed the criminals have not sold many of the records on-line, however, they have been
hacking into social networks and using accounts to send out spam in forms of links and then collecting fees for their work. “Right when this news started coming out my Facebook account was just hacked and doing exactly that, sending links to random websites,” said Logan Sprouse, a freshman from Utah studying social work. The hacking ring is based in a small city in south central Russia and only includes a little less than a dozen of men in their 20s who personally know each other. It has divisions within itself according to the founder of Hold Security. Some of the members write the program while others are stealing data. “The setup was not rare. They used botnets [and] infected computers to infiltrate vulnerable targets. I think in a group setting the idea of assigning tasks to divide the work makes sense,” said Tim Watson, a senior from Alaska studying information technology. The sites are still vulnerable, Hold Security reported, and they emphasized the hackers continue to exploit the vulnerability and collect data. This makes it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself online.
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Facebook Messenger Controversy Facebook Messenger App Creates Massive Controversy
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The new Facebook Messenger app has been creating a stir on social media after a Huffington Post article allegedly exposed the app’s Terms and Service agreement went viral last week. Commotion began when mobile Facebook users were required to download the messaging app in order to message others on mobile. The article lists various terms that were listed in the app’s privacy policy that made users uneasy and suspicious of Facebook’s intentions. The terms, however, are not new and the Huffington Post article was published last December. Included in the list of permissions are: • Allows the app to call phone numbers without your intervention… • Allows the app to send messages. This may result in unexpected charges…. • Allows the app to record audio with microphone. This permission allows the app to record at any time without your confirmation. • Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation. The permissions that are listed are rather alarming, but is the app really a major threat or is everyone jumping to conclusion? Here are a few myths about the Facebook Messenger app that are important to remember if you download the app. The app uses software without permission: The first thing to realize is that the permissions of the Facebook Messenger app is not at all different from other messenger apps like Line, TextPlus or Viber. It’s the only way to send messages through Facebook: The Messenger app is actually not the only way to send messages through your mobile device. You can use the mobile Facebook website to send messages. However, if you’re not on the go, the desktop website still uses the chat client and doesn’t require any other downloads. The app invades privacy: It’s definitely no more invasive than the desktop version of Facebook. When considering privacy it all comes down to one fact – people have the option to accept or decline policies and terms. - JARED RO BERT S
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Commotion began when mobile Facebook users were required to download the messaging app in order to message others on mobile.
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Voters end Abercrombie’s long political career
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie lost by a landslide in the primary election to fellow Democrat David Ige. Photo by AP
Ige wins state Democratic governor primary election
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awaii State Governor Neil Abercrombie historically lost in the Democratic primary elections on Saturday, Aug. 9. This is the first time in Hawaii state history that a sitting governor has lost in the primary elections. Fox News reported Abercrombie’s defeat came following President Barack Obama publicly support of Gov. Abercrombie. In the days leading up to the election, President Obama was quoted in a radio ad saying Gov. Abercrombie is, “Like ohana to me.” Kaliki Unga, a senior majoring in history from Kahuku, Hawaii, said, “I am not surprised that he didn’t get reelected. He was trying to make a lot changes that the people didn’t agree with, and Hawaii got sick of it.” Even with President Obama’s support, Abercrombie did not have enough support to get reelected. Former Gov. Ben Cayetano said he believes Abercrombie has lost sight of his original goals and openly stated in an interview with local TV station, KITV, that he will not be voting for the man he once backed but instead will vote for David Ige. Cayetano said, “Neil used to be the champion of the little guys in Kakaako... and now he does a lot of favors for the people who want to develop the area.” Cayetano said he believes many Hawaiians disagreed with the changes and reforms Abercrombie made and tried to pass in his last term. According to AP, “The governor was seen as confrontational and he angered many voters with a proposal last year to raise a host of taxes. The politically influential teachers union also campaigned for Ige after Abercrombie alienated teachers in 2011 by imposing a final contract that cut pay by 5 percent after negotiations failed.” Rachel Tolu-Muti a community member from Kahuku is happy Abercrombie is out of office because, “He wanted to legalize things that don’t coincide with church policies.” Community members said they are also disappointed with the reforms Abercrombie has made in his last term. One of which is the legalization of same sex marriage. The former governor also had hopes of legalizing medical marijuana. Julia Fuller, a senior from Austin, Texas said, “I have noticed a lot of changes have occurred in Hawaii in his last term that I didn’t want to see happen, so I am glad he didn’t get reelected. And I am curious to see what the next governor will do.” -S AM SPRIN G
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Iosepa sails isle to isle
Iosepa sets sail after hurricane scare After a couple of hurricanes and five months of preparation, the Iosepa canoe finally launched Saturday, Aug. 16. at Hukilau Beach in Laie. The traditional Polynesian double-hulled canoe will travel along the coast of Oahu to Kualoa and then it will return to Haleiwa to give special guests a tour of the harbor before sailing to Kauai. The canoe was originally scheduled to launch last week, but Hurricane Iselle and Julio caused Captains Kawika Eskaran and Kamoae Walk to postpone the Iosepa’s launch. 10
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The Iosepa finally made its way over to Hukilau Beach Friday, Aug. 15. A large crowd gathered to see the large sailing vessel enter the water. Johnny Watkins, a student at BYU in Provo, came to support his friend who was sailing on the canoe. Watkins said, “It’s really impressive all the work they’ve put into it. It’s cool to see how immersed they become in the canoe. They become the canoe.” The canoe was launched Saturday afternoon with the help of the large group of spectators who helped push the canoe into
the water. The Iosepa was anchored in front of Hukilau Beach until Tuesday afternoon when it continued on its voyage to Haleiwa to give a tour of the harbor to local kapuna before continuing onward to Kauai. The Iosepa is scheduled to return to Laie next week. Hiagi Wesley, director of the Pacific Islands Program, said, “The canoe is a great opportunity for the kids to learn about the ancient ways of travel and literally immerse themselves in the culture. It connects them to the culture.” Preparations for the Iosepa started
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five months ago with Captains Eskaran and Walk prepping the 57-foot-long canoe for its ocean voyage. Captain Eskaran said the crew has put in a lot of time and energy into preparing the canoe, sometimes even working until “9 or 10 o’clock.” The voyage is part of the Malama Waa class. During the voyage students will learn about Polynesian navigation methods and ocean conservation. Approximately 10 students will be sailing on the canoe. Captain Eskaran said the voyage is more than just outdoor classroom experience. Eskaran said the name of canoe, ‘Iosepa’ (Joseph in English), is a reminder of the canoe’s missionary spirit. Previous voyages visited different people in the Hawaiian islands and members of the Iosepa performed service projects in which they were able to
Crew and community members help make some final preparations before they push the Iosepa Canoe into the water. Photos by Kelsie Carlson.
explain a little of the history of the Iosepa and its connection to the LDS Church. Crew member Jude Goodwin, a junior studying Pacific Island Studies from American Samoa, said, “It has been a special experience getting ready for this trip. There has been a special spirit on this canoe. We’ve done a lot of preparation to get the canoe ready and I’m excited to get in the water and sail with the rest of the crew.” The Iosepa last set sail in 2012. That trip was around the island of Oahu. -HOME R WOLMAN
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BIG SHOES TO FILL
Kevin Schlag replaces Coach K as head of Cross Country team
After 40 years of service with the Athletics Department at BYU-Hawaii, Coach Norman Kaluhiokalani, better known as Coach “K,” is set take a step down as head coach. Kevin Schlag will take the helm as head coach of the women’s cross-country team this upcoming 2014 season while Coach K will stay with the team as an assistant coach.
Although Schlag is new to the Head Coach position, he is not unfamiliar with the responsibilities ahead of him. “I’ve been the assistant coach for the men’s team since 2010,” said Schlag. The new head coach is also the University Technology Officer at On our cross-country BYU-Hawaii. team, we focus on Lokahi Schalg said Coach K was the one — mind, body, and spirit. who helped inspire him as a coach. “Coach K Our runners need to be in asked me to help and has inspired me. He has been the foundation of the program for 30+ balance with their physiyears. We owe our success, our history, and our cal bodies, their intellecfuture to him. No one can ever fill Coach K’s tual pursuits, and their shoes. He’s set the foundation for cross country spiritual development. here so I am lucky to step in for him.” With a new season set to begin short-Coach Kevin Schlag ly, Schlag hopes to make the most of the three Offering his diverse skill set through remaining years of Athletics at BYUH. He said, his time at BYUH, Coach K has served as “We’ve got three seasons left for Athletics, and faculty member, soccer coach, and state chamwe want to make them count. Not the men’s pion rugby coach. team, we have a lot of seniors, and they want
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to finish on a good note. For the women, we want to build on last year’s success.” As for motivating his athletes, Schlag said, “Cross-country runners are typically self-motivated. My job is to shape the training to get them ready for peak performance during our Regional meet in November. The team’s goals always include going to Nationals.” Schlag continued, “On our cross-country team, we focus on Lokahi—mind, body, and spirit. Our runners need to be in balance with their physical bodies, their intellectual pursuits, and their spiritual development.” The Cross Country season begins on Aug. 30 in Hilo. - ME AGAN CROWE LL
BLast from the past Retro styles make a flashy comeback
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ut with the new and in with the old is what trends and fashion styles are telling us today. Brands and merchants are promoting old-school styles and trends that covers more skin than the average woman has become accustomed to wearing. “I really like that the old-style fashion is coming back because it’s a lot more modest and cute in my opinion,” said Kawelina Gilman, a freshman from Laie. “I also like it because it’s a lot classier for woman. It’s modest and cute, but it’s just enough to show off a woman’s figure and her femininity.” Gilman is preparing to go on a mission to Panama City Panama and shops for modest clothes.
CAMPUS Left: Kevin Schlag steps into his new role as head cross country coach during a practice with the girl’s team. Photos by Hector Periquin. Below: Graphics by Lauren Steimle
One growing trend in particular, is the high-waist denim jeans, better known as the old “mom jeans.” The high-rise style depicts an 80’s look, acid touch and sits highly snug over your waist. “It fits the little bit older customer who just needs more coverage. So whenever a trend like that is so commercial it means money,” stated Susan Kellogg, a fashionista who works with the clothing brand 7 Mankind. Additionally, a cotton industry survey about what is most important when buying jeans found 83 percent of women selected styles based on fit while 74 percent of women also selected comfort.
PATTERNED button-up shirts.
The patterned, button-up-collared shirt seems to be the favorable trend in men’s closets these days as well. Back in the 1930s, Elley Chun owned a little store in Waikiki where he began sewing leftover pieces of kimono into aloha shirts for tourists. Servicemen returning from World War II to Hawaii invested in the ever-bright patterned shirts. Chun would be happy to know his kimono-sewn shirts have resurfaced in popularity today.
OVERSIZED shirts & sweaters.
Another old-timer making it’s way back is oversized shirts and sweaters. “I don’t think any girl would honestly rather wear a tight shirt than an oversized one. If the clothing is big on you, you have breathing room and moving room. I personally feel kind of restricted and uncomfortable when I wear tight things because of wearing large sweaters so much,” said BYU-Hawaii senior Jessica Watson. This trend made its peak back in the ‘80s for the same reason it’s popular today. It provides the utmost comfort for a woman.
PRINTED leggings.
Also making a comeback are printed leggings. Colorful designs and striking patterns are appearing on females from infants to older women and can be found in apparel stores. The stretchy, pull-on-and-go garment has the ‘80’s written all over it. The comfortable style is easy to match with. With leggings, say goodbye to your iron. It supports loose undergarments while adding that charming touch to a skirt or dress.
HIGH-RISE jeans.
High-rise jeans offer advantages over the low-rise style by eliminating “muffin tops” and covering undergarment clothing. It accentuates the backside while embracing a lady’s curves, says the Buzz Jeans Blog. “High-waist jeans are also a good pick if you’re looking to add extra definition to your waistline — namely, if you have a rectangle or apple shape. Seriously, high rise makes for a tiny waist, as it draws attention to the place where most of us are narrowest, creating a super exaggerated hourglass silhouette.”
- M EAGAN C RO W ELL AUGUST 21, 2014
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A Tribute to ROBIN WILLIAMS REMEMBERING A LEGACY OF LAUGHTER
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a n a p p arent suicide, Robin Williams, a household name and beloved comedian, passed away on Monday Aug. 11. Leaving a legacy of laughs and generations of smiles, Robin Williams will be greatly missed by all those who worked with him and anyone who watched his movies. Williams, an Academy Award winning actor was well known around the globe for his roles in popular movies and his stand up comedy routines. Some of Williams works include hit movies such as; Jumanji, Aladdin, Hook, Good Will Hunting, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois and studied at the prestigious Juilliard School. Williams career began in stand up comedy and progressed from television into films. In his later years Williams founded a philanthropic organization called the Windfall Foundation, which raised money for several charities. Williams attended the Episcopal Church and was a supporter of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. Wherever he went, Williams was known for his huge heart. Below his friends, family, and fellow actors shared their last tributes to the comedic legend. He will be greatly missed.
M em o i rs fro m Fa m i ly a n d Castmates “I’ll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments.” - Zelda Williams (daughter of Robin Williams) “There are no words strong enough to describe the love and respect I have for my father. The world will never be the same without him.” - Cody Williams (son of Robin Williams) “I never could have expected this ending to his life and to ours with him. I cannot believe this. I am overwhelmed with grief.” - Chevy Chase (Fellow actor and comedian) “I love you. Thank you for your friendship and kind words, papa.” - George Lopez (fellow comedian) “Heartbroken. Thanks chief - for your friendship and for what you gave the world. Robin had a ton of love in him. He personally did so much for so many people. He made Matt and my dreams come true. What do you owe a guy who does that? Everything. May you find peace my friend.” - Ben Affleck (fellow actor) “Robin brought so much joy into my life and I will carry that joy with me forever. He was such a beautiful man. I was lucky to know him and I will never, ever forget him.” - Matt Damon (fellow actor) “I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul” - Steve Martin (Fellow actor) “His impact on the world was so positive. He did so much good for people. He made me and so many people laugh so hard for a very long time.” - Ben Stiller (fellow actor)
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COMMENT ALADDIN “I liked Aladdin. I loved Robin Williams as the genie. I always wanted a genie and I really like fairy tales.”
Bonnie Young, senior in marketing from California FLUBBER “Flubber has to be my favorite only because it’s the only one I remember with Robin Williams in it.”
Tanner Greer, a senior in history from Minnesota
MRS. DOUBTFIRE “Mrs. Doubtfire hands down. All the characters he goes into throughout the movie shows incredible talent. I love all the roles he plays.” Camille Christian-
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“Hook is an all around great family movie and my favorite.”
Dallin Coburn, a senior in ICS from Las Vegas
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What is your favorite Robin Williams movie and why?
Left: A portrait of the late Robin Williams. This famous actor and comedian died last Monday, August 11, from an apparent suicide. Photo by AP. Students share their favorite Robin Williams film. Photos by Hector Periquin. Movie photos courtesy of IMBD.
CALLING ALL SPARTANS
Challengers push bodies to the limit in obstacle race Thousands of Spartans geared up on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17, to participate in the annual Spartan Race held at Kualoa Ranch. The race kicked off at 8 a.m. with waves of athletes setting out every 15 minutes. The race was categorized into three races to accommodate the capability of the different athletes. The Spartan sprint consisted of 3 miles and 15 obstacles; the Spartan super, entailing 8 miles and 20 obstacles; and lastly, the Spartan beast, with a total of 13 miles and 25 obstacles. The ultimate “Spartan Trifecta Challenge” allowed participants to race in all three. Spartan.com sums up its purpose stating, “With all the conveniences, advancements, and technologies of modern society, we must not forget that our bodies are the most powerful machines we will ever operate. Our legs were designed to run, our hearts are driving engines, and our minds are wired to accomplish miracles.” There were numerous returning athletes as well as first timers taking on the Spartan challenge. Margie Adolpho from Hauula was among those first timers. She said, “The hardest obstacle was my favorite, the army crawl. It truly pushed me the most. I didn’t know what to expect, all I knew was I wanted to finish.” Adolpho added, “Before the race I was excited then through the event I became exhausted. Then towards the end I got excited again, my adrenaline kicked cause I could see the finish line.” The race is annually held by an organization known as Spartan, which originated in Vermont. its mission statement says, “We are strong, we are unbreakable, we are Spartan.” Additionally, the website states its goal for athletes around the world is to, “Experience the thrill of accomplishing something you may not have believed possible, and come away knowing you are stronger than you thought.” Rashaan Falemalu, a University of Hawaii football player, was another participant. He took on the Spartan challenge and competed in the Spartan super. He laughed as he said; “My favorite part was getting dirty,” referring to the vigorous army crawl. Falemalu’s finish time was one hour and 10 minutes. He also said, “If you didn’t complete the obstacle, you had to do 30 burpees. There was no way I was doing that.” The Oxford Dictionary explains a burpee is “a squat thrust made from and ending in a standing position.” 16
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Above: Two spartans, Lance and Kylie Faust, pose after completing the rugged and muddy obstacle course. Below: T-shirts and medals awarded to finishers. Photos courtesy of Kylie Faust and Berit Muller.