February 20, 2014 Ke Alaka'i Issue

February 20, 2014

Volume 106: Issue 6

Ke Alaka i North Shore ISSUE

Falling Out: Hawaii’s world of skydiving 6

Finding Solace in Surfing: Three surfers profess their love of waves 10

Winning Writers: Love Poem Parody Contest Winners 18

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From Feb. 20-22, the school musical, “Thoroughly Modern Millie” will be performed in the McKay Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices: $5 for BYUH students with current ID, $7 for faculty/staff/missionaries, $10 general.

Children under the age of 5 are discouraged from attending. Please no food or drink allowed.

BYUHSA will be hosting the Colors Dance from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the field behind the Old Gym.

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Dr. Barton explores alternate worlds Susan Dale Barton, a professor of Mathematics, spoke about the relationship between mankind’s knowledge and truth at the annual David O. McKay lecture on Thursday, Feb. 13. The annual lecture, starting in 1962, was held to celebrate the founding of BYU-Hawaii and enlighten members of the BYUH society, according to the BYUH website.

This year’s lecture addressed how truth, God, man and mathematics all held overlapping knowledge. Barton said all real truth can be inscribed into one great whole.

People often feel secular knowledge and spiritual knowledge don’t coincide.

“When there are conflicting ideas,” said Barton, “there must be real truth...We cannot simply tune out the conflicts and realities around us.”

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Attendees should wear white. Tickets are $2 for BYUH students with current ID and $3 for YSA card holders. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. Standards will be enforced.

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Come support the women and men’s basketball teams as they take on Fresno Pacific University in the Cannon Activities Center at 5 and 7:30 p.m. respectively. Admission for BYUH students with current ID is free and $5 admission for everyone else. The snackbar will be open.

revealed truth and the truth people can find through secular knowledge, they can find the whole truth and see the big picture as they fit the puzzle pieces together, said Barton.

Barton illustrated her point by using examples found in the scriptures. One scripture she cited was Moses 1:33; where the Lord says, “worlds without number have I created.” Several years ago, astronomers only knew about eight other planets outside our solar system but now have estimated that there are around 2 septillion planets in only one part of the universe. In just a few years, mankind was able to prove the truth of the Lord’s words in Moses.

Barton said, “If there are answers that we seek but cannot find, there must be other truths that we need to learn first...The important thing is that we keep searching to learn truth.”

Naumati Slade, a senior in business management from Western Samoa, said, “I like how she said that we are constantly learning new things, and it’s important that through all of these things that we learn, we hold the gospel as the most important.”

Daniel Tiffany, a senior in IT from Japan, said, “It was an important talk about the universe and the collaboration of religion and science to further our understanding of

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The Week In

Quotes

“I just want to do the best I can and take care of this show for a while.

If you guys let me stick around long enough, maybe I’ll get the hang of it.”

-Jimmy Fallon, new host of NBC’s “Late Night” show, said to his viewers on his opening night in his earlier time slot in which comedian Jay Leno used to occupy.

“Strictly Beyonce. My girl Bey. She just gets me fierce and I get stoked and I just have to (dance). I have good mojo going on so it’s just how I roll.”

-Kate Hansen, American Olympic luger, said in her

post-race interview in response to who she was listening to when dancing during her pre-race ritual.

“I urge you to hold fast to your standards. I plead with you not to waver.”

-Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said counseling his members to stay true to the values of the gospel.

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A closer look at the world of skydiving in Hawaii

BYUH’s Br ightest Musicians

Photo of the Week: North Shore surfers make their way to Rockies. Photo by Monica Rubalcava

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What makes a Nor th Shore local?

Reading & Wr iting Center Winners

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HUB OF FUN

Revamped Game Center will now have food and new activities

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reshly painted walls, shiny floors and hot food are all part of The Hub, BYU-Hawaii’s new attraction, which was formerly knows as the Game Center. It was time to reintroduce the former Game Center and provide a new hangout for the students and community alike, according to Elder Sessions, aa senior missionary overseeing The Hub.

Elder Sessions said, “We really wanted to change the overall image. We wanted to make something more fun and exciting where people will come to enjoy themselves.” With the new additions, including the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it will be hard not to enjoy yourself, said Elder Sessions.

Student works had a role in the revamp of The Hub. Kristina Larsen, student supervisor and junior majoring in psychology from Utah, said, “I put time in painting the walls. I hope The Hub becomes more of a hangout for students.”

As students walked through The Hub for the first time on Feb. 14 they were impressed. Brent Cates, a junior from Kansas majoring in exercise science, said, “The name change definitely makes this more of an exciting sounding place.” Raife Campbell, a senior majoring in business management from Australia, said, “The feel is more of a student center and less of an arcade. The Hub feels much more functioning than the Game Center.”

The Hub, formerly known as the Game Center, changed its logos and acquired a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. photo by Monica Rubalcava

The Hub will be open from noon to 11 p.m. everyday of the week except Sundays and Fridays. Fridays The Hub will be open from noon to 1 a.m. Hot food will be available for purchase every operating day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The food and beverage will be managed by the Seasider.

-Reid Crickmore

#s k y d i ve hawaiI 14,000 feet gives a whole new perspective

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awaii can be explored by land and sea, but exploring it by sky adds a different perspective. Skydiving gives the North Shore a new look for people on a one-time adrenaline rush, or those who make a hobby out of falling from the sky.

Jon Kauts, a pre-professional biology senior from Arizona, has gone skydiving twice, once in Arizona and once on the North Shore. “I liked it better here than in Arizona. It’s all about the view, and, as we know, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The view in Arizona was just desert. It wasn’t that pretty,” he said. In addition to the beautiful view, the lure of skydiving is a mixture of speed and danger. “That initial actually leaving the safety of the plane gets the adrenaline going. The fall itself feels like you are riding a motorcycle really fast,” said Kauts.

Hawaii only has one registered drop zone, and it is shared by two skydiving companies: Skydive Hawaii and Pacific Skydiving Center. They share Dillingham Airfield, which is situated past Waialua near Kaena Point.

The Oahu skydiving companies take skydivers and tourists up in planes, but skydivers can also jump out of helicopters. Jared Zimmerman, a junior in finance from California and a certified skydiver, has done a helicopter jump. “That was actually one of my very favorite jumps,” he said. He explained when jumping out of a plane, you are already going as fast as the plane, so when you jump Ke Alaka‘i

out you don’t experience a weightless feeling because your trajectory transitions slowly towards ground. “But in a helicopter you’re in the air and just standing on the edge and jumping out and it feels like you are jumping off a cliff. It takes about 8 seconds to stabilize and you get the falling feeling a lot more. That’s why I like it.”

People can skydive for recreation or for sport, and Hawaii is known mostly as a recreation destination. “This place is so focused on tourism they call it a tandem factory,” said Zimmerman. He got his certification two years ago here and has done 60 jumps. To get certified, “You have to go on two tandem jumps, and then do five jumps with an instructor that stays right close to you to make sure you pull your parachute and don’t do something too stupid,” said Zimmerman.

Once certified, skydivers can participate in the sport aspect of skydiving, which is mainly competition. “It’s like glorified figure skating in the air. It looks cool, and it’s very difficult. That’s one of the things I underestimated—how hard it is to replicate what you see them do in videos. Like, flying head down takes hours to figure out,” said Zimmerman. According to the United States Parachute Association, there are seven categories of competitions.

Most of them are judged on how well the teams or individuals “form prescribed geometric formations in freefall” and how close an individual can land to a marker.

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Student Jeff McLeod experiences his first tandem jump over Oahu.

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Ho Brah, understanding

pidgin

Mo bettah* Pidgin is the unofficial third language of Hawaii, and according to aboutworldlanguages.com, is a creation of Hawaii’s early contact with foreigners. Immigrants came from various countries to the Hawaiian islands to work on the sugar and pineapple plantations. Since all the workers spoke different languages, they needed a common way to communicate. Through this need for a common language, Hawaiian Pidgin was developed. Hawaiian Pidgin is a creole language that evolved from a mixture of Portuguese, Cantonese, Hawaiian, Japanese, Tagalog, Spanish, and Korean. Pidgin combines different phrases and sounds from these languages with English to become a language that can be understood by people of all dialects. Pidgin is now commonly spoken among locals and has become the slang of Hawaii.

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Test your pidgin knowledge Brah

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*Answer Key Brah ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––brother, friend Grinds –—–––—–––––––––––––––––––––––––—local food Ono—–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––tasty, delicious Da kine––––––––––––used when trying to explain something and

you can’t think of the words Shoots–––––––––––––––––––––––––agreement, ok, let’s do it ‘aina–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––earth, land Chee–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––gee, gee whiz, wow Hana hou––––––––––––––––––––repeat, again, one more time Haole––––––––––––––––––––Foreigner, now Caucasian person Howzit–––––––––––––––––––——–––––––——how are you Kau kau–––––––––––––––––––––––––——food, meal, to eat Moke–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––—–local surfer guy Pau­­­––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––—done, finished Shaka––––––––––––––––universal hand signal used as a wave or

thumbs-up Talk story–––––––––––—––––––––casual conversation, discuss, have a conversation Choke–––––––––––––––––––––––––—–––—–lots of, many Wahine––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––female Broke da Mout––––––––––––––––——Delicious, satisfying food Mo’ Bettah–––––––––––––––––––––––good idea, that’s better.

Slippers –––––––––––––––––––––––––——sandals, flip flops Like Try–––––––––––––––––––––––want to do/try something

How not to be….

Enjoying Hawaii, like from this view atop Crouching Lion, can be made more enjoyable by remembering what not to do on the island.

Photo from Ke Alaka’i archives

'that Haole' Locals describe the dos and don’ts for visitors on the island

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ith a growing student body, and many of those students coming from places other than Hawaii, it’s time for a lesson from the locals on what not to do during your stay. Morgan Halas, a Laie native who was raised in Kahalu’u, said, “The word ‘haole’ is subjective, but if I were to call someone a haole, it has nothing to do with skin color. It simply has to do with the way one acts.”

Once we land in Hawaii, we are automatically visitors to the state of Hawaii, Oahu, and most importantly Laie. Kimball Niumatalolo, a life-long resident of Laie, said, “I just want people to be aware that they are visitors to this community. There are certain ways things are done here, and those ways need to be respected. Just have common sense and we can all get along.” In other words, have the same respect for the community around you that you would have for your community back home.

In Laie there are different cultures woven into the fabric making up this community. Gideon Kaonohi, BYU-Hawaii alumnus and Laie resident who was raised in Kahalu’u, said, “If you don’t speak pidgin, don’t try and speak it now because you live in Hawaii.” Kaonohi continued that it’s great to want to blend into the community, but speaking pidgin will only make you look like a fool, and come off as if you are mocking the local culture. Just talk how you would talk back home.

If you surf, there are some serious precautions you should take prior to paddling out. Most of these precautions are common sense, yet there are still problems between locals and visitors. Halas said, “The general rule when surfing is to let the locals get their waves first and wait your turn, even if this means skipping your turn a few times.”

Local Halas and a friend have put together a small list to remember. Here are the six things visitors should not do while in Hawaii: Keep these tips in mind to respect the community and the people.

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Stand in front of a blow hole Not maintain proper hygiene (i.e. not wearing shoes, not showering…)

Ruin or deface a He’iau Spear fish at Sharks Cove Hike in the rain Go out in 10-15 foot surf on a Foodland boogie board

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Conrad Carr’s first surfing experience was traumatic. He has since faced his fears and let his love for surfing take him all over the world. Photo

by Monica Rubalcava

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in love with the waves Three student’s recount their past, present, and futures in the sport of surfing

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urfing has long been a major appeal for BYU-Hawaii students who want to supplement their education with the sun, sand, and surf.

Here, three serious surfers who became Seasiders to be near the North Shore’s legendary waves, share their past, present, and future plans for a life of surfing.

For Conrad Carr, a sophomore in business finance from California, surfing came naturally. Carr grew up in Malibu and began surfing at Paradise Cove from a young age. However, his start to surfing was far less enjoyable than it is now.

“I first surfed when I was 7 years old, and I wiped out really bad because my dad pushed me into a wave and I hit the reef. I was all bloody, and I didn’t surf for two years after that.” After recovering from that experience, Carr fell in love with surfing and at 12 years old, began surfing “nonstop.” He continued to learn surfing skills from his dad and brothers and eventually became good enough to merit a spot on international surf trips.

Since then, Carr has visited Mexico, Indonesia, Bali, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica, South Africa, Fiji, and Tahiti, all in the name of surfing a bigger and better wave. Now that he is a full-time student, however, Carr just surfs locally, frequenting his favorite surf spots of Goat Island, Rocky Point, and Pipeline. Carr hopes to surf competitively in the future.

“Surfing is awesome,” he said. “My favorite thing about surfing is feeling peace and adrenaline at the same time. You feel so accomplished when you’re done, and I love getting barreled.”

Paul Davis, a freshman in social work, developed his passion for surfing as a 13-year-old growing up in Temecula, Calif. After being taught by his brother, surfing instantly became one of Davis’ hobbies.

BYUH was the perfect fit for Davis, because of its close proximity to some of the best surfing spots in the world. Davis is taking advantage of his time here as a student to work on his surfing skills. “My favorite

thing about surfing would have to be dropping into overhead barrels,” said Davis, who has come a long way since his early surfing days as a 13-year-old.

“Back at home, my favorite place to surf was Windansea, but my favorite place to surf on the North Shore is Off The Wall, which is right next to Backdoor and Pipe,” Davis said. Although Davis has a strong passion for surfing, he is not too competitive about it right now.

“It would be cool to surf professionally or have a sponsorship, but I just surf for fun.”

Willie Fowler, a sophomore in business management and finance from Scottsdale, Ariz., didn’t find his passion for surfing until he arrived at BYUH.

“I learned to surf my freshman year of college, back in 2010 at Goats. Rick Kane and my buddies Jeff Facer, Drake Extrome, Cole Castellano, and Carson Edmunds taught me how to surf,” Fowler said.

Now, his favorite places to surf are Kawela Bay, Velzyland, and Pinballs, but Fowler has a special connection to Kawela Bay. “I have had the best, biggest, longest lefts of my life, and it’s where I’ve come closest to dying,” said Fowler, who is currently planning a trip to the Canary Islands where he hopes to do some surfing.

Fowler’s newfound passion got him thinking about the future.

“I would love to surf for a profession, but I know that would never happen, so I’m just going to enjoy it as much as possible while I’m living here in a beautiful place with perfect waves.”

But all business aside, Fowler just loves surfing. “I love the exercise, sitting out in the beautiful warm water under the sun in nothing but trunks, and being with a buddy talking about the waves being caught.”

-E MILY HALLS

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Surfing 101

Everything you need to know before you enter the water

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YU-Hawaii students who surf shared some helpful surfing advice for those who want to learn to ride waves, starting with the basics of choosing a board to learn on and waves for beginners.

“First, go out and buy a wavestorm or a longboard and start off on an easy wave,” said Adam Christensen, a senior in finance from Laie who has been surfing for nine years. “Just get the basics down, such as learning how to stand up, learning how to paddle, feeling the timing of the wave, where you need to be in the water, how to take off—things like that.”

Surfing at the right beaches and understanding water etiquette is of equal importance, emphasized Christensen. “You want to go to a spot where beginners are accepted and you’re not really getting in anyone’s way.

There’s an etiquette in the water—to have respect. Don’t make people mad because you’ll give the school a bad name, and yourself a bad name.”

One of the best beaches to begin surfing is Castles, according to Jon Hooke, a junior in business finance from California.“Start at Castles. It’s the easiest place to learn and no one will get mad at you for getting in their way because everyone

is learning there,” said Hooke.

Mike Potter, an undeclared junior from Laie, talked about the importance of repetition in surfing. “Usually it just comes with trying it over and over again, because I mean you’re going to fall over no matter what.” Potter also advised beginners how to avoid burning out during the learning phases of surfing,

“Wait for the right moment to paddle, otherwise you’re just wasting energy, and then stop paddling when the wave picks you up,” Potter said. He advised that you should start by getting onto one knee when you catch your first wave, and eventually, once you’re stable, stand up.

“Even if you want to catch a first wave on your stomach and feel what it’s like

being pushed by the wave, that’s cool too,” Potter said.

After some practice, Christensen suggested pushing yourself. “Once you’re comfortable on a small wave, and you’re actually catching things, you want to move up to a bigger wave pretty quick,” he said.

The quickest way to improve is to continually reach for new limits and find someone who will help you do that, according to Christensen.

“I think like with everything, you want to find a buddy who’s just a little bit better than you, which is kind of hard to do because the person who is better will want to find someone better,” he said “But basically, you want to have someone who will go out and coach you, push you, and challenge you to do new things.”

Hooke also suggested bringing a buddy with you, preferably someone who has surfed before, as opposed to hiring a surfing instructor. “If you don’t have anyone to go with you, just go out and just paddle around. Watch what’s going on around you and eventually you’ll figure it out.” There is no substitute for the real thing, however. As Hooke said, the best way to learn how to surf is to go out and actually surf.

- Makaila Bergeson

Taking surfers advice might not save you from a gnarly crash like this, but it might help you get up on some waves quicker than you hoped. Photo

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Laie Marriott to begin construction Modern hotel to replace old Laie Inn Laie will soon undergo a long anticipated expansion with the addition of the new Marriott Courtyard Hotel. This expansion will create opportunities for locals and students alike.

David Preece, assistant professor of hospitality and tourism management and marketing track, said, “Laie has always been a visitor destination, from its ancient days as a Place of Refuge to its contemporary role as a place of learning, entertainment and relaxation.

However, the missing piece to making it a true tourism destination has always been a modern hotel that serves as a home base for visitors wanting to spend more time in ‘Oahu’s Backyard.’”

This new modern hotel will provide an economic boost to the residents of Laie. Preece said, “These accommodations are becoming a reality, which creates terrific opportunities for an extended stay, which in turn creates new economic opportunities for Laie residents.”

The development of Laie will provide yet another employment option to the residents of Laie.

There are people who oppose the construction of the new hotel, citing the worsening of traffic in our rural community. But Jeffery Caneen, department chair of School of Business and hospitality and tourism management professor, said, “The hotel will end up reducing traffic in Laie. The hotel will allow people to come and stay instead of commute from town for the day.”

Students said they are excited about the extra opportunity for internships, training, and jobs. Kenneth Lam, a senior in business

This is an artist’s drawing of what the new Marriott Courtyard Hotel will look like in Laie. Graphic courtesy Envision Laie

management from Canada, said, “I think the hotel will be a great addition. Besides Turtle Bay, there are no other options for lodging on the North Shore.”

Caneen added, “The hotel will provide real world training and potential jobs for students.” Community members and students can agree that work is not easy to find on this side of the island, and the new hotel will provide employment opportunities.

The Marriott Courtyard Laie is now in its final stages of development before construction begins, says the Envision Laie website. The hotel will consist of 144 rooms and include an upscale pool, bistro, and meeting space, it says.

Hotel developer Dan Gifford of Laie Ventures said on the Envision Laie website, “We’re pleased to report that site design and architectural plans are finished, financing is nearly complete, and permits to begin work have been approved.” In a Jan. 17 posting on the website, Gifford says, “The hotel will be a great asset for the community and we anticipate a mobilization and groundbreaking in the next several weeks.”

McDonald’s closed on Feb. 10 and is in the “process of finalizing plans to relocate and has filed building permits for a location further north on the property along Kamehameha Highway,” says the Envision Laie website.

-Reid Crickmore

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Q&A

with the talent BYUH musicians talk about inspiration and their sweet skills

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kuleles strum, students hum, and music blasts down the hallways at BYU-Hawaii. Some students have taken these musical inclinations out of BYUH and to the stage, the studio, and the streets. We interviewed three of these noise-makers to hear their origin stories as musicians and their future goals.

Students may recognize Kalima Watson, a junior studying business and supply chain from Honolulu, as the accompanist to countless live performances at BYU-Hawaii.

Q: Where did your musical journey start?

A: I started playing music in 4th grade when my brother and I started taking hula lessons. We started learning on our own from there.

Q: What’s your primary instrument?

A: I play guitar, bass and piano, but I definitely play guitar the most.

Q: Were you able to carry over your love for music during your mission?

A: I was able to play guitar on my mission and we’d play for zone conferences and with investigators as a spiritual tool. Music is like its own language Q: Who are some artists who have influenced you musically?

A: I love Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, Sam Smith, Music Soulchild, and R. Kelly.

Q: Do you like being in the center of the stage or in the background?

A: I like playing instruments for other people because I only have to concentrate on one thing. I sing and play as well, sometimes.

Q: Do you write any of your own music?

A: Lately I’ve been writing more. I have enough song ideas for about two albums, but all I have written are the first verses. I never finish any of them. I think it’s a good stress reliever. On my mission, whenever anything was stressful, I would just play guitar and it would make everything better.

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This quartet of BYU-Hawaii student

Q: Do you have any career related goals as far as music goes?

A: It’s so difficult making music a career. So for right now it’s a hobby and maybe something I could fall back on in the future. If I could, I would love to make it my thing. I think it would be sweet to be a supply chain manager for Martin or Taylor guitars or playing guitar for a late night show would be sick.

Singer-songwriter Allie Wixom, a junior studying psychology from Colorado, is the lead singer of BYUH student-formed band, Ladies of Soul.

Q: When did you first start playing music?

A: I got my first Fender when I was 16. When I got into the teenage angst years, I needed a way to express myself. Music was my way of releasing my pent up energy.

Q: Who would you say has influenced you the most?

A: My family has been my biggest influence. My mom was musical, and her dad, my Grandpa, is really musical. My older brother started playing guitar when he was around 16, and I thought he was so cool and just followed in his footsteps.

Q: What other artists would you compare your sound to?

A: A lot of the time I think my music is really depressing. The only person I can compare it to is Dallas Green, also known as City and Colour

Q: What are the respective roles of each band member?

A: I mostly sing, then Kalima plays acoustic guitar, Jarold plays electric guitar and sometimes keyboard, and Mark plays percussion and basically whatever he wants.

Q: Do you have plans to continue to pursue music after you graduate?

A: I want to do music therapy with children in the terminal wards in children’s hospitals, and I’m in the peacebuilding through music program right now. Personally, music will always be a hobby for me.

Q: Where can students find your music?

A: I have stuff on soundcloud that are mostly songs I wrote in high school.

Sean Crapo is a junior studying music from Canada and is known as a solo performer and one half of a well-known duo with Michaela Belvin, an undeclared freshman from Texas.

ts are band members of the group Ladies of Soul. Photo by Hailey Gardiner

Q: Tell me about your songwriting process.

A: I haven’t written in a really long time, but I used to just mess around with different things on the guitar and try to tune it differently. Then I’d write a riff and then the words would just come along with it, but it’s been so long and its such a struggle to write now.

Q: Why do you think that is?

A: My perspective has changed a lot. I used to be really angry and upset and such a drama queen. It’s so much easier to write when everything’s wrong with the world. I’m in a transitional phase as an artist because I don’t really know what’s coming next.

Q: How did the band you are in now [Ladies of Soul] come about?

A: In the process of trying to find the recording studio on campus, I met up with Jerold Roberts, who works in the studio and we recorded a song together. He got his friend Marc Duerden to play drums on it. After that we just started playing music together.

Q: Where did the name of your band come from?

A: Naming a band is always just a struggle. Jerold had it on a shirt he was wearing and we all thought, ‘that will work’!

Q: How would you describe the genre of music you play?

A: The other guys make fun of me and say I’m really indie, but I feel that’s safe ground because a lot of people are familiar with that kind of music now. We do some funky stuff; last time we played we did a Prince cover. It was pretty rad.

Q: What inspired you to become a musician?

A: I have always loved music. My mom was the primary pianist in our family and all my sisters got into piano. One of my sisters played guitar and I thought she was cool, so I picked it up too.

Q: Who has influenced you musically?

A: Growing up I listened to a lot of Led Zeppelin. I love their style, attitude and how emotional they can be. I got into a little more heavy stuff and Metallica was one of my biggest guitar influences. I go through different musical phases.

Q: So where are you right now?

A: Right now I strictly listen to Canadian rock. Maybe I’ve become more proud as a Canadian here, where there are a lot of different cultures.

Q: Do you write your own music?

A: From time to time I write my own music, but mostly I just jam to the feelings of the moment I’m in. I’m not very good at being organized and writing it down, but I’ll definitely come up with ideas and try to live that moment.

Q: You’ve formed a duo out here at BYUH. How did that come about?

A: Michaela started just by talking about music, and then we’d start to hum some things together, and then we got our loop pedal and amps and mics and created music for other people to enjoy.

Q: Do you have any upcoming performances?

A: Michaela and I play as much as we can at all the open mics we hear about. We go to town and play on the strip a lot. We love playing music on the street and making friends and getting a few bucks out of it.

- Ha iley Gardiner

february 20, 2014

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haleiwa pasT & present* *A look back at the changes in Haleiwa

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pposite to the Honolulu traffic and congestion, Haleiwa Town on the North Shore of Oahu provides a relaxed country ambiance to residents, tourists and students of BYU Hawaii. Although it has grown since it’s beginning, it still has the country feel that many imagine when picturing Hawaii life.

First settled by Hawaiians in 1100 and then by westerner Benjamin J. Dillingham in 1898, the area has always been fertile for agriculture, especially sugar plantations.

Because of this, jobs were created for people all over the world. As hawaiistateinfo.com states, “The diverse ancestry of [Haleiwa’s] cultural heritage is the result of the people from foreign land swarming the island’s shores because of the promise of good jobs at plantations and refineries.”

A hotel was soon built after Dillingham’s arrival called Haleiwa, eventually becoming the town’s name. The website gonorthshore.org says, “At the turn of the century, a round-trip, two-day excursion by train from Honolulu to Haleiwa costs $10.

It included an overnight stay at the Hale’iwa Hotel and a trip through Waialua sugar mill.” Although the hotel is not present anymore, the town has plenty to offer.

Boutiques, restaurants and art galleries entice vistiors and residents alike Ke Alaka‘i

to enjoy a night of art, culture and a good time. New establishments are being built and renovations are currently under way.

BYUH alumna, Keryna Monson, said, “There always seems to be construction in Haleiwa which is a good sign to me because it means they keep improving it.”

Even in the short two years she has been on the island she has seen advancements, said Monson. “A lot of the eateries and shops now have wifi and take debit and credit cards which make things a lot easier for me. I don’t have to worry about getting cash out or paying someone back,” she said.

Local residents and community members love the town, but are concerned with how much the town is growing. Born and raised Haleiwa resident and Matsumoto employee Kilen Iona said, “It hasn’t always been this crowded. When I was younger and in high school my friends and I would go to the park on Friday nights and then come and walk around town. Now there are a lot more tourists around. But it’s okay, it keeps me busy at work.”

Even after continued expansion, Haleiwa is firmly grounded in its history and is looking towards a bright future.

- Lauren St eim le

CAMPUS

COMMENT

Bobby Poort Senior from Las Vegas, ICS “Honestly, The Goat is my favorite wave.

I’m goofy so I like the lefts, plus there are waves 363 days of the year.”

Willie Fowler Sophomore from Arizona, Business Finance

“I really like Kawela Bay. The big long lefts that come in there are sick!”

Bottom Left: Matsumotos has been a North Shore institution for years. Top Left: Surfboards stacked in front of a Haleiwa surf shop.

Ke Alaka’i photo archives Campus Comment photos by Monica Rubalcava

What is your favorite wave on the North Shore?

Mike Nielson Junior from California, Accounting “My favorite wave is definitely Pinballs. I like it because I can get pitted like Eddie did.”

Shaefer Pacada Senior from Mililani, Business Marketing

“V-Land is definitely my favorite wave. It’s the first quality wave you come across from here to the North Shore and it’s consistently barreling.”

Ben Johnson Senior from California, Accounting “Waimea when it’s 30 feet or bigger. Basically I go out for the bragging rights.”

Conrad Carr Sophomore from California, Business Finance “Nothing beats Pipeline. It’s my favorite wave on the North Shore. The barrels and adrenaline rush that you get there are unbeatable.”

- Reid Crickmore

february 20, 2014

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Laughable Love Poems The Reading/Writing Center announces Love Poem Parody contest winners

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uis Arredondo and Jerrica M. Levi placed first and second respectively in the Reading/Writing Center’s Love Poem Parody contest as students were able to submit their original work in the Valentine’s Day themed contest. The following are the winning submissions:

Stalker, Stalk me

My old family pictures And my favorite bowl

Dear Mr. Stalker Where have you been?

Why don’t I see you Behind the trash bin?

So back to my question, Why did you stop?

I thought we had something Maybe I’m already dropped

I miss your love letters So often written in blood, They came every day It felt like a flood

Is there someone else?

Someone harder to track?

If I find who she is, She better watch her back

You always followed me From house to work I was always guessing Where did you lurk?

Because you are my stalker And you exist only for me To make me feel special And fill me with glee

I remember seeing you At the parking lot I was the fire And you were the moth

So please come back And let me feel your stare I promise that this time I will treat you with care

Let’s not forget All the things that you stole

– L u i s A rre d ond o

Valentine?

Gimme a Break I met you at the grocery store Unsure of what to do.

At first, your red clothes were a bore, But now all I crave is you.

People tell me that you’re square, But I think you’re rather fun!

Your light tan skin—none can compare— I’m sure that you’re the one.

Through your tight outfit, I can see Your four pack—you’re not fat!

That’s it! You’re coming home Why is it when I see your face with me— My stomach starts to flip?

“Yes, Ma’am, I’ll take this Kit You sit there, idle in your place. Kat.” I watch through the shelf of chips.

- errica M. Levi

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Affordable North Shore Restaurants

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he North Shore offers more than just perfect surf breaks. Perfect breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts can be found in restaurants along the iconic Kamehameha Highway that satisfy surfers, locals, and visitors alike.

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Kahuku grill $$$$

Haleiwa bowls $$

Waialua Bakery $$$

The North Shore’s favorite family-owned burger and seafood joint is located in Kahuku, just five minutes from the BYU-Hawaii campus. Affordable and family friendly, the grill offers fresh and flavorful sandwiches for less than $4, and their signature tasty fries can be added on for only a dollar more.

Seafood plates with garden salads are also offered, ranging from $10-$15. Finish off a great lunch or dinner with some of Peggy’s famous banana bread topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh coconut for $6.

Located in a little beach shack across from the infamous Matsumotos, there’s no better post-surfing, paddle boarding, or sunbathing treat on the North Shore than an acai bowl.

A healthy blend of fresh frozen acai, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and rice milk, the $7 bowls are topped off with granola, honey, and coconut flakes. Additional toppings such as bee pollen, fresh berries, or spirulina can be added on for $0.75 each.

Smoothies and bowls on their menu are all $10 and under.

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Ted’s Bakery $$$$

Tita’s Grill $$$

Just before Sunset Beach, Ted’s Bakery is not only known for their infamous chocolate haupia pie, pastries, and breads, but also hot menu items offered for any meal of the day.

Garlic shrimp and chicken katsu plates ranging from $12-$15 are topped with scoops of rice and macaroni salad. Ted’s is sure to satisfy hungry Sunset Beach-goers. A few menu items also include a free slice of pie.

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Directly across the street from Kahuku High School, Tita’s is a local Hawaiian style roadside eatery, with outdoor picnic table seating.

Order a loco moco for breakfast or their famous garlic shrimp for lunch for less than $10. Big slices of Maori bread and Samoan cocoa rice for a dollar each are a great add on to any meal.

A vegetarian and vegan deli in the middle of historic Haleiwa, Waialua Bakery boasts a menu both healthy and fresh. A wide selection of sandwiches served on bread baked fresh daily and gluten-free baked goods will leave visitors satisfied on a dime. Sandwiches range from $6-$8, and any of their combinations can be converted to a salad for the same price. The veggies used in their dishes are grown at their family owned farm, and don’t skip out on trying their tasty tropical smoothies for $4, or flavored lemonades and organic juices for $3-$5 each.

- Ha iley Gardiner

Students can eat a burger from the family-owned Kahuku Grill.

Photo by Kelsie Carlson