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Media writing Fall 2014 • Comm 211 Professor Leeann Lambert
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Madeline Swanson Whale watching Daniel Miner
Pets on campus
Libbie Poirier
Give & Take
Cameron Abaroa
End of Theatre Minor
Vlad Tropnikov
Peacebuilding
Shelby Bagley
Study tips
Melenaite Kinikini
Senioritis
Xinyue Song
IIPP classes
Emily Halls
Jeff Merrill spotlight
Dallin Haycock
Kahuku Football
Stop Khemthorn
Hukilau Marketplace
Reid Crickmore
Provo beard rebellion
Malia Parker
Leonardo DiCaprio
Anh Mai
Disney’s Moana
Ezra Magallano
Mentor connection
LeeAnn Lambert
Aunty Tino
ON THE COVER
Comm 211 class after an amazing semester of sheer fun in front of the Aloha Center Christmas tree. Photo taken by Becca Gulden.
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Following the Lost Sun setting on North Shore’s Papa’iloa Beach, the same beach adventure television series ‘Lost” was filmed. Photo by Vlad Tropnikov
Whale Watching on Oahu Wintertime visitors swim to Hawaii Despite Hawaii’s “official” whale season not beginning until late December, the first humpback whale of the season was spotted off the shores of Kauai on Sept. 16, reported KITV. That can only mean one thing. Hawaii’s largest winter vacationers are back, and BYU-Hawaii students said they know just where to view these majestic creatures. Up to 10,000 humpback whales migrate to warm Hawaiian waters from Alaska, reports USA Today. Whales eat very little during this time and instead focus their efforts on mating and breeding, says USA Today. According to Hawaii Magazine, the best way to see the whales up close is typically on a whale-watching tour. Although, “in recent years, there’s been such an increase in the number of whales populating the channels between the Hawaiian Islands that it’s hardly uncommon to spot them from the shore,” continues Hawaii Magazine. Those who live on “The Point” in Laie have said they have often seen humpback whales from the balconies of their homes. Alyssa Moncur, a student from BYUH and who lives on The Point said, “I’m so excited that it’s finally November! I remember last year seeing a whale from my balcony in the distance.” Other places Oahu locals have seen the humpbacks are at Turtle Bay and the Makapuu Lighthouse hike. “Last year I hiked the Makapuu Lighthouse trail with some friends, and about halfway down the trail, if you look out and wait for a while, you can see them pretty good,” said Hawaii local and student at BYUH Haley Aki. “I’ve also heard of people seeing them at Electric Beach.” Brighson Tolentino, a student at BYUH studying business added, “You can pretty much see them anywhere if you keep an eye out.”
Top: Humpback whales spend the winters in Hawaiian waters and can be seen off shore all around the state. Students say they have spotted them on Oahu off of Laie Point, the Makapuu Lighthouse and Electic Beach. Photo by Ke Alaka’i archive. Below: Turtle Bay pavilion, another great place to spot whales. Photo by Vlad Tropnikov.
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Pets on Campus Service animals help students fight depression
Service dog brings holiday cheer. Photos by AP.
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tudents at BYU-Hawaii said they love their furry little friends, but because of university and state rules, few are allowed to have them. As stated in the BYUH Housing Handbook, “For health reasons, the keeping of dogs, cats, or other animals of any kind is strictly forbidden. If you are in need of a service animal, you must have the appropriate paperwork and approval through Counseling Services prior to bringing the animal into your apartment.” For the animal lover Tepa Nuhi, a junior studying human resources from Tonga, said, “I think that the rules aren’t just for protecting our health. I think they are just protecting the apartments from being ruined.” Whatever the reasons, the process for receiving pet approval can still be a headache, said students. Christina Benion, a recent graduate in social work from Utah, said, “It was really hard for me and my husband to be allowed to have a dog in student housing. We had to receive signed documents from a doctor here in Hawaii and fill out tons of paperwork. After all that, we had to wait for almost two months to see if we got approval.” However, Caity Doty, a sophomore from Oregon studying business, said she thinks there is no need for pets to be in student’s apartments. “If you want to play with a dog or cat, you can just walk down any street here in Laie and you will find one easy. There is no need to own one and keep it in your apartment.” But for Bonnie Christenson, a sophomore in business from North Carolina, she disagreed. “I need to have my dog. It would put me into depression to have to be without my dog. It’s a serious thing.” For those who wish to bring pets from their homes off the island to Hawaii, they need to go through a process that can be
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expensive and time consuming. As stated on Hawaii.gov, Hawaii is a rabies-free state and there are protocols in place to make sure it stays that way. For those bringing there pet from off the island, there are only two options available. Option 1Meet the specific 5-Day-Or-Less quarantine requirements. This can include up-to-date rabies vaccinations, microchip placement under dog or cats skin, extensive blood testing, and other documents and procedures. While under the 5-Day-Or-Less quarantine, the pet will undergo more testing and be monitored for any diseases. This program will cost $224 plus $17.50 for any addition day the pet needs to be quarantined. Option2If the animal does not meet the 5-day program requirements, the animal will need to be quarantined for 120 days, give or take. They will monitor the animal and make sure that it is safe to enter. If not, the animal will need to be sent back home. Whether the animal stays or goes, you will need to pay $1,080 and $17.50 for any additional day they need to monitor the animal. Danie l Mine r
Give and Take
Serving provides students opportunities for clothes After 30 minutes of service, students are able to pick out 10 items from the local Give and Take store, said Aaron Ng’ambi. Aaron Ng’ambi is from Zambia Africa and is a senior studying political science. He works at the local Give and Take where students can donate items and other students can do service to get free items. He said of Give and Take, “Students can find many valuable items. We have clothing for both men and women, shoes, kitchen ware, books, and electronics.” He said the way it works is “students come in, sign up, by writing their names and ID numbers. Then they serve for 30 minutes within the facility.” After they have served 30 minutes at the Give and Take, they are able to choose 10 items to take home for free. Ng’ambi said he started working at Give and Take in December 2013, and he loves it. “The best part of it is getting to meet and know people from all around the world and serve them.” Freshman Kathryn Wells, studying human resources from Colorado, said she “loves the variety of clothes they have there. It’s fun and they have cute clothes.” She said she likes other stores like Old Navy, but when she gets to the counter and sees the bill, it doesn’t make for best experience. She said Give and Take is a great way to find free cute clothes. Wells added it is convenient because people are able to find good clothing for the expense of only 30 minutes of work. Alecsa Hendricks, a freshman from Georgia studying exercise science, said she hasn’t been to Give and Take yet but “has heard so many great things” that she wants to go. She said, “I think it’s a great way to get people doing service.....Give and Take is awesome because you can do some service, and in return, you can take some useful items.” Give and Take is located on the BYU-Hawaii campus behind Hale Four and Hale Six. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m, except on Tuesdays when it opens at noon because of the weekly devotional. It is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sarah Maloy, a freshman from Provo, Utah, studying art, said she has gone to Give and Take. “Give and Take is the best,” she said. “I got a rad fan and some sick shoes. And it was worth the work and sweat.” Jake Bateman, freshman studying political science and physics, said, “I got a new tie and a shirt for the rave on Saturday.” LI B B IE P OIRIER
Student do service at Give and Take on campus where they can work for 30 minutes and take home 10 items including clothes, kitchen ware, books and more. Give and Take is located behind Hales 4 and 6. Photos courtesy of Give and Take.
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Theatre Minor discontinued at BYUH Loss for students and community
The lights will fade on BYU-Hawaii’s theatre minor as the program will be cut, according to an email sent from the Academic Advising Department to theatre minor students in September. The email, dated Sept. 5, stated in part, “I am emailing to let you know that after Summer 2015 the Theatre minor will be discontinued. We may still have some Theatre classes, but at this point we are unsure what will be taught. I encourage you to take as many minor requirements as you are able during Fall 2014 and Winter 2015. If you have questions about how this will affect your MAP, please visit your academic advisor.“ Philip McArthur, dean of the College of Language, Culture, and Arts, explained the reason the change was made. “With the anticipated increase in enrollments at BYUH, there have been many discussions with respect to the allocation of resources. The university will be expected to do more with only a small increase in funding.” This means, he said, the theatre classes and productions will now be allocated into the English Department. Part of the reason for the change, McArthur said, is to help bolster enrollment in the theatre courses as well as plan for the impending retirement of the Theatre Profes6
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Actor 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. As Ferre plans to retire, the theatre minor is being discontinued. Plays on campus will instead be sponsored by the English Department. Photos by Milani Ho
sor Craig Ferre. “In this way” he said, “we save both the theatre productions on campus while also contribute more fully to the curricular needs we anticipate in the future. We are also considering a theatre certificate to replace the minor.” This will mean the end of the minor, but McArthur said “all the semester plays (including the annual musical) will continue to be produced on campus. Students will be able to receive credit for participation and we anticipate talent awards will still be available. The production of these plays and the musical provide a most essential enrichment to our campus and add significantly to university life. Students, faculty and staff, and the community all enjoy these productions either as participants or audience members. The college is committed to supporting this essential part of the university experience,“ he said, adding that “this change in repositioning the theatre program and curriculum will not affect the other art programs at BYUH.” Student reaction to the announcement has been mixed. One of the affected students is Kara Orr, a senior in English
education and a minor in theatre from Idaho. She said, “I feel like it [the discontinuance of the minor] will not only impact the student body but also it will impact the community. Many community members participate directly and indirectly with the theatre program. If they do not take the classes, the enjoy coming to see the acting talent… [BYU-Hawaii] will try to continue them [the plays] from what I understand. But we need the talent to make the show, not the show to make the talent.” Lindsay Hinmon, a senior in visual arts, said she was surprised by the minor’s discontinuation. “I feel sad about it. I assume the cut has to do with monetary restrictions, and I understand there are tough decisions that need to be made to keep the school going, but I know that when you believe in something, when you want it bad enough, there is always a way to make it work.” Daryl Lee, a senior in information systems from Laie, said, “I was surprised as I know people around campus really enjoy the plays and productions that are done on campus.” C AMERON ABAROA
Peacebuilding students seek grad schools Speakers share valuable tips about financial opportunities
Students learned about the opportunities to go to graduate schools after receiving their bachelor’s degrees at BYU Hawaii when the Peacebuilding Department held an event on Oct. 28. The speakers shared their experience of looking, applying and studying at grad schools. They gave advice about financing and receiving additional scholarships during their studies. “The sooner you apply is better. Give yourself a year in advance,” said Emily Sinkovic, a graduate intern from Utah. She shared how to get into a grad school by giving details about the application process, from choosing an area of studying to writing an application letter. The financial part is one of the main concerns students said stops them from applying to a grad school. “There is financial help for you. Work hard to get it.” said Michael Ligaliga, associate professor and standing director of the McKay Center. He also shared his story of looking and getting additional scholarships during his studies at grad school in New Zealand. Students who attend the event shared their thoughts. ”I realized just how many programs there are available to the students continuing in peacebuilding. I learned how important it is to start now because there is lots of work to be done but graduate school
is worth it. The world needs peacebuilders and there are programs all around the world looking for those of us interested in pursuing the dream,” said Craig Campbell, a senior majoring in International Culture Studies from Utah. Kasha Coombs, a senior majoring in ICS from California, said, “It did intimidate me a lot, but I didn’t know how much you had to do to apply [to a grad school]. So that was helpful and the list of schools and programs provided were helpful as well.” V lad Tropnikov
Nowah Afangbedji, a senior from Togo, Africa, works in the BYUH science lab. To help students overcome their fears and concerns about getting into graduate school, the McKay Center for Peace held a informational event where people shared tips for where to apply, how to apply and how to get scholarships. Ke Alaka’i file photo Fall 2014
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Studying Tips for BYU-Hawaii Students Following these steps will help you to get the grades you want Mid-terms are all wrapped up on campus and finals are coming up. If you didn’t get the test scores you were hoping for don’t stress. Here are some tricks and tips for finals that will help you get the grades you want as a BYU-Hawaii student. Make a Plan Saying you are going to study the whole week before your test is a good idea, but the studying often gets pushed to 45 minutes before you take the test. Set up a schedule with specific times for studying throughout the week. Break up the studying into small sections everyday so it isn’t overwhelming. It is better to find out what subjects you are struggling with a week before the test than a half hour before the test. “The best studying tip is to study material throughout the week in small portions each day and rehearse the material until you can explain it in your own words,” said Maxwell Brieden, a freshman from Michigan studying psychology. Talk to your Teacher Make sure you know what is going to be on the test. Double check your syllabus for any important things to know before taking the test. Some teachers will give you a review of what is going to be on the test. Make sure you read and clearly understand what it is saying. Ask the teacher anything you do not clearly understand of the review. If the teacher doesn’t give the class a list of things to review, contact them personally and ask if you are studying the correct material. Ask them what you should emphasize your study on to prepare for the test. Showing you care about the class and your grade will go a long way.
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Have Confidence No matter how much studying you did or didn’t do, you are still smart. Give yourself credit for what you have learned and go into the test calm and ready to problem solve. Often times the answer is right in front of you. Remember to do what works for you, and be confident in your personal study habits. Seth Schellenberg, a freshman going into business from Utah, said, “My favorite way to study involves the use of classical music. Each subject I study has a different piece of classical music that I play on repeat while studying that subject. Right before the test for that subject, I will play said song once or twice on my iPod, just to get the connections flowing. It seems to do me very well so far.” MEdia Writing
Vlad Tropnikov, a junior in IDS from Russia, demonstates his confidence as he plans for success. Photo by Kelsie Carlson
Eat Right You already know it is suggested you eat well before taking a test. A study done by The Department of Psychology and Gonda Brain Research Center confirmed that a combination of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids can actually reduce behaviors that lead to anxiety before and during a test. So be sure to stock up on foods like fish, seeds, nuts and healthy oils before you take a test. Change up your Study Habits Studying with a group can be effective until it becomes more of a social hour than a study hour. Studying by yourself is also effective until you come upon information you are unsure about. Try giving fair amounts of time to both kinds of studying. Take meaningful questions into group studies and try to focus on what you learned when you are studying by yourself. She lby Bagle y
Dealing with senioritis
While it’s great to graduate, what to do next can be a challenge December graduation is coming up and students said they are excited for it yet nervous trying figure out what to do after college. Students handling their last semester in school and thinking about their next step of life shared some advice for undergraduates. Since this is some senior’s last semester, some seniors said they are handling it well and are excited to move on to another step. However, other said they are struggling. But all students said they hoped their sacrifices while in college will pay off after graduation. Stella Fa’aumu, a senior from Tonga majoring in ICS, said, “The feeling of having to accomplish goals and overcoming the challenges of being a student is just so overwhelming. Graduating from college is one of the most remarkable accomplishments you could ever achieve in life. It is by far a privilege to be able to get a college degree.” She said it is hard for her to think about leaving this place that has helped her in the past three years. “I also kind of feel sad about leaving this place - the paradise of Brigham Young University- Hawaii. This had been my home-away-from-home. Here I gained more knowledge and experiences physically, socially and spirituality. I have that feeling that you are not only representing yourself when you’ll graduate, but also you represent other people as well as the church, your belief and most importantly your loving Heavenly Father.” Fa’aumu said procrastinating while in college is not going to help. Students should use their time to study and have fun at the same time. She said, “Procrastination is never a solution. Spend your time wisely on things that will help out with your study and not distract you. Just do your best and the Lord will do the rest.” Ofa Liza Naeata, a senior from Tonga majoring in biology education, said, “I’m trying my best to finish strong, but it’s hard at the same time. I guess that I worried too much about what I’m going to do after graduating. All I know for sure is that I’m going to serve a mission.” Her advice to undergraduates is to take it easy and to pay attention to school. “My advice for others is to take it step by step. It’s hard but by doing simple things, great things will come to pass... Be smart and study as much as you can.” Jessica Nonato, a senior from Idaho majoring in political science, said, “I’m nervous and overwhelmed since this is my last semester. I just feel like if I failed some of classes it will be a lot of work to go back and fix it before I’ll graduate. A lot of effort and work is required for this last semester.” Nonato said she is facing the challenge of incomplete courses that needed to be done along with this semester’s classes before
graduating. Plus she doesn’t have any idea what will be the next step for her after college. “Since I took online classes when I gave birth to my daughter, I need to finish up two unfinished classes from last semester together with these classes all at once before December I suggest that undergraduates leave the easiest classes to their last semester here in school. This supposed to be fun since it’s the last one, but I’m struggling so badly and to think about next step makes it worse since I don’t know what to do.” Nisiteni Taka, a senior from Tonga majoring in social work, said, “I don’t have classes this semester, but I’m doing my internship here in school. This is good for me because I’m applying the things that I learned in classroom to real people. What I found out is totally different. This is tough in a way that I’m trying to relate what’s in the textbook to the situations faced by people.” Taka said he is also willing to fulfill the requirements by International Work Opportunity Returnability Kuleana. This program helps international students financially. One of the requirements is to go back home and applied what they have learned here in helping out the people and the society in their home countries. Taka said, “My next step is going back home, get a job and look for an opportunity to further my education into the field of clinical social work. My advice for students is to set priorities right. Don’t let love relationships ruin your education and school. Don’t forget to ignore the past and work for the future.” M elenaite Kinikini
Graduates from April 2014 celebrate on Commencement day. As students prepare for December 2014 graduation, they have a mix of joy and concern about life after college. Photo by Becca Gulden Fall 2014
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Building business savvy through IIPP classes
Professor Merrill helps students see bigger picture
Students expand skill set to land job opportunities
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eaching students how to prepare themselves for job interviews and helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need in the world beyond college, International Institute of Professional Protocol was held from Oct. 16 to 18 at the Heber J. Grant building and the BYU-Hawaii Stake Center. The director of the IIPP program is Barbara Barrington Jones, and she calls the program: “You never get a second change to make a first impression.” The first time IIPP came to BYUH was in 2009, says BYUH Newsroom. “IIPP is not solely for aspiring businessmen and women but for students of all disciplines. Geared toward the development of refinement and professional polish that every hopeful employee needs, IIPP’s goal is ‘to give students the confidence and refinement needed to venture out into the workshop’ no matter what profession each student seeks for.” IIPP offered six classes for BYUH students during the three-day event including interviewing skills, writing resume, and tips to enhancing student’s professional appearance. A free etiquette business banquet was held on the last day in the HGB Chapel for those who finished all six classes. There were about 150 students who went to the banquet. From the IIPP BYUH website, it says the program is in accordance with BYUH’s mission to prepare students for the next chapters in their lives. MEdia Writing
Barbara Barrington Jones speaks at a BYUH devotional. She is one of the organizers and speakers in the IIPP program. Photo by Monique Saenz
Adam Williams, a senior majoring in English from Gilbert, Ariz., attended IIPP again this year. He said, “This is my second time to attend this program. I really enjoyed it…. To learn the skills for your future career life is really amazing and useful. I think this program is useful for everyone whether you are a business major or other majors. Maybe our school should let more students know what IIPP is and invite more people to join in the program.” Williams said he thought the fivehour concluding banquet was too long and thought the dinner etiquette taught needed to be updated. Another student, Sissy Lee, a senior majoring in psychology from Hong Kong, said, “I feel that they focused too much on first impressions. The women’s dress class was not really useful for me…but I liked the resume writing. It was good. They taught us to write thank you notes. I never thought about that.” Xin yue So n g
Through his love of art, Jeff Merrill is helping his students reach their greatest artistic potential. As a teacher of painting and drawing at BYU-Hawaii, Merrill’ said his love for visual art has blossomed throughout his life. “When I was little, I would get bored,and I would always gravitate towards art,” he said. “I would make little drawings or grab some watercolors and paint something. It’s always been part of my life.” Although art would have seemed like an obvious career choice, Merrill said he planned on going to school to become an orthodontist. However, after his mission, Merrill said he knew he wanted to strictly do art.
ion, Success Merrill went to BYU in Provo and graduated with a bachelor’s of fine arts in illustration. Shortly after graduating, Merrill started at a software company producingeducational software. “I started illustrating children’s books and interactive graphics for the games that are now on iPads,” he said. He then began to make the visual arts his career. “I was working as an illustrator at a place called the Waterford Institute in Provo, and I got into all sorts of things. I took a pottery class, so I learned all about making pots. I took an upholstery class, so I learned how to upholster furniture, and I also started building some furniture that we now have in our house,” Merrill said. As Merrill’s personal artistic style has developed throughout his career, he has tried not to put labels on his work. “I think my art is realistic,” he said. “I’m definitely a representational artist. I draw things. I draw people. I draw artists. It’s mainly still lifes, landscapes, traditional subject matter, but I try to do it in a way that has a little bit of an expressive quality to it so that it’s not super highly rendered.” He continued, “I like just enough visual interference in the painting strokes and things. It allows the viewer to bring something to it. I think I’m an expressive realist.” Merrill said he takes his passionate attitude and tries to instill it in his students. He teaches painting and drawing but desires for his students to learn more than just that. “I want them to see,” he explained. “That may sound really simple on the surface, but what it means is to learn to see through the eyes of an artist. It means an understanding of abstract principles of shapes and colors and lines and to see them for what they really are.” “If they can see, then they’re gonna be successful in whatever they do--whether it be graphic design, photography, sculpting, or whatever visual art thing they pursue--and
Artist and professor, Jeff Merrill is pictured with some of his work. Photo by Kelsie Carlson
that will be one of the most important things for them.” Merrill said he believes trusting in your own creativity and ideas will greatly benefit a student’s academic and social growth. “They need to let the understanding of how they see themselves as an artist influence their development so that they can grow and prosper on their own instead of having somebody feed them and tell them, ‘Oh, you should do this,’ or ‘Have you thought about this?’ Ultimately those ideas have to come from themselves,” he explained. “I think trusting in yourself is true with whatever you do, even if it’s not the arts. You’re in college to learn how to think and to analyze information and to use it to your advantage. You’re here to help your development and growth.” As an artist, Merrill said he draws his inspiration from other artistic fields. “The simplicity and the elegance of those who have mastered a skill come from a lot of hard work and toil and mistakes,” he explained. He was particularly inspired by one of his mission companions who was a concert
pianist. “It was amazing to see that it wasn’t just flowing out of his fingers, but it was a culmination of the rhythm and all the things that I don’t understand about music, and it still looks amazing.” Merrill added, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. When I see a painting that has a limited number of brush strokes, that means much more than a greater number of brush strokes. The whole painting is greater than all of those things individually.” Simplicity and ease are Merrill’s greatest motivators. Since he began teaching at BYUH three years ago, Merrill has won awards. As a consistent accepted applicant of the Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition, Merrill won first place in the Oil Painters of America Fall Online Showcase 2011 and 2013, and a Gold Medal Award in the Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition in 2014. “I think if I weren’t painting, I’d have to do something with my hands. I’ve always done things that have related to the arts,” Merrill said. Emily Halls Fall 2014
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League, and in 2007, it was second in the country for having the most active players in the NFL, as reported on Kahuku’s website. Kerriann Hancock, a graduate from BYU-Hawaii, said, “I remember back in 2012 when the Red Raiders won the state title. It was a party all along the North Shore for a solid week. The Red Raiders are always in contention to win the State Title. I think that the reason why the Red Raiders are always so great is because of the great coaches they have.” Lee Lesile took over as the new head coach for the Red Raiders replacing three-time State Champion Head Coach Reggie Torres. Lesile himself is a 17-time state champion in the states of Utah and Idaho, reports Kahuku.com. As reported by KITV. COM, Lesile said, “I consider Kahuku to be one of the top opportunities in the country. MEdia Writing
having his players get to know him and his expectations. His vision is to coach them to “a winning spirit and attitude on and off the field,” he said. “I’ll spend as much time with them off the field to ensure that their GPA and ACT scores are where they need to be,” said Leslie. Leslie credits his upbringing – his mother died the day he was born, and he and his siblings ended up in an orphanage – and his grandparents, who eventually raised him, with instilling his morals and values. “No. 1, they taught me to respect women. No. 2, they taught me to work hard and to do it right,” said Leslie. He said his high school coaches taught him the same principles. “I try to be the same kind of coach.” Leslie continued, “It basically comes down to faith, family, football and food.”
less than 1,500, but it continues to produce great football teams. Since 2000, Kahuku has dominated Hawaiian high school football, having been to the State Title games seven times and winning six of them, the last coming in 2012, as reported on Kahuku’s website. This year the Red Raiders made it all the way to the semi finals of the state championships losing to Kamehameha High School in a close game. Led by Senior Quarterback Tuli Wily-Matagi, the 5th ranked Red Raiders made another good run at the State Title this year falling just short. Wily-Matagi has verbally committed to play football for the University of Utah continuing the tradition of great players coming out of Kahuku, as reported on 247sports.com. Dallin Haycock
Hukilau Marketplace to open in early 2015 New addition to the Polynesian Cultural Center is perfect spot to stop for food and more “Hukilau Marketplace,” a new variety of Polynesian-style dining, retail and product marketplace, is set to open at the Polynesian Cultural Center in January 2015. The new marketplace will be a perfect spot to shop, eat and hangout for visitors and communities, says PCC information. Moreover, there will be a free live entertainment on a daily basis. Tara Burns, a freshman student from Oahu, showed her excitement as she said she has been anticipating for it to open so there will be another fun place for her and her boyfriend to go on a date. She added, “I think it will be really cool to just go watch a live entertainment at night time, besides it’s free!” Alfred Grace, president & CEO of the Polynesian Cultural Center, gave an interview on the PCC official website that says, “The Hukilau Marketplace is a huge undertaking for the Polynesian Cultural Center and a first for us, as people will be able to come and experience a piece of Polynesia’s culture without having to pay admission.” He added, “We’ve put a lot of research, planning and thought into offering foods, products and a quality of experience reminiscent
of the sights and tastes of old Laie, making a daytrip to the North Shore even more worthwhile.” The Hukilau Marketplace will have its own entrance separate from the main entrance of the PCC. It won’t be necessary to buy a ticket to the PCC in order to get into the marketplace, and it will open longer hours, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Morarath Dangchan, a resident who said she has been living in Hawaii for more than 10 years, is interested in opening a business in the new marketplace. She said, “Laie will develop so much it will provide jobs and more opportunity to the residents and communities here.” Sto p Khe mt horn
Above: An artists rendering of what the Hukilau Marketplace will look like. Top: An overhead shot of the construction work happening on the new PCC project. Photos provided by Envision Laie website. Fall 2014
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Fighting for the Bread
Students at BYU in Provo protest for more facial hair
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ith “Revolution” by The Beatles playing loud, around 50 students at BYU in Provo began their march towards the administration building on campus protesting beards, according to Deseret News. The protests were to fight the ban on beards that was reportedly put into the BYU Honor code in the 1940s, reports Deseret News. Not all students agreed with their decision to fight the beard. BYU-Hawaii student Ryan Belliston, a senior in marketing from Ohio, said, “I think the fact that they’re protesting something they signed up for is really pointless. They knew what they were getting themselves into.” BYU Spokeswoman Carri Jenkins, said, “It’s not that we have anything against beards. It’s just that this is how we have chosen to represent ourselves at BYU.” The Honor Code is a guideline for clean living that all students attending BYU schools must sign prior to enrollment. According to the Honor Code, all students that attend a BYU school must, “be modest, neat, and clean, consistent with the dignity adherent to representing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and any of its institutions of higher education.” This modest, neat, and clean appearance includes being clean-shaven, according to the Honor Code. Male students who choose to wear facial hair are allowed to grow moustaches. On any BYU campus you will see men with moustaches, not beards, as this is the only way for men attending BYU to express themselves with facial hair. BYUH student Brian Walker, a man with a moustache, and a junior in psychology from Hong Kong, said, “My moustache is from wanting to grow a beard. Since I am not allowed to grow one here, I figured a moustache is the next best thing.” Some students and faculty see the Honor Codes stance on facial hair as a way to prepare for the professional world. Sister Fuller, a full-time missionary in the Office of Honor at BYUH, said, “My personal opinion is that a man looks much better without a beard, but the whole thing is just to look clean, wholesome, and professional. It is training for the professional world where you need to look neat and clean.” For now the beard ban on the Honor Code remains, but BYU Provo protest organizer, Shane Pittson, said, “We won’t let this dream die!” re id crickmore
Ke Alaka’i Editor-in Chief Tucker Grimshaw sports a paper beard similar to the ones students wore during the protest in Provo. Photo by Milani Ho
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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio turns 40 Teenage heartthrob donates millions to making the world a better place BYU-Hawaii students swooned when they heard teenage heartthrob, Leonardo DiCaprio, turned 40 on Nov. 11. “Leonardo DiCaprio is my idol” said BYUH coed Aspen Drake from Grass Valley, Calif. “I first fell in love with him when I was younger. I watched ‘The Parent Trap.’ You know, the one with Lindsay Lohan, and she loved Leo, so I loved Leo.” Drake said her love for the blueeyed actor deepened when she saw him in “The Great Gatsby.” She said, “When he played in ‘The Great Gatsby,’ I almost died. He’s just too good. I can’t get over it…. I loved the part when he wore that awesome 1920’s swimsuit. Perfect.”
Born in Los Angeles, Calif., DiCaprio’s work has swept the globe for more than 20 years. He has acted in dozens of films besides “The Great Gatsby,” including “Titanic,” “Inception,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” “The Aviator,” and “The Wolf on Wall Street.” His career began in 1990 as a 16 year old playing a young boy in the T.V. show, “Parenthood,” which only lasted for 10 episodes. His first big role came a year later acting on the television show “Growing Pains,” says Who2 Biographies online. Millions of people are now DiCaprio fans including BYUH student Andrea Lopez, a nutrition major from Guatemala.
Leonardo DiCaprio, left, stars in a remake of “The Great Gatsby.” The actor turned 40 but students say has been their favorite actor since he was a teenager.
Leonardo DiCaprio. Photos by AP
Lopez said, “Oh man, he’s a dream machine. I wish he could just come here. I know it would only be a matter of time before we would marry for time and all eternity. And I just love how he’s out there making the world a better place.” Not only does DiCaprio act, but also he has become a philanthropist as well. In 2002, he was recognized for his efforts working with Global Green USA. Later that year, he was traveling throughout the Amazon rainforest helping the Xingu Indians. He has been actively involved in the United Nations Climate Change Summit. This year, he has donated $1 million to save and preserve elephants. This past October, he gave $2 million to the Ocean 5 project “ to stop overfishing and establish marine reserves in the world’s five oceans,” says the Ocean 5 website. According to looktothestars.org, the actor donates or supports nearly 20 charities or foundations. This being his 40th birthday, Lisa Marques, a political science major from Portugal, said, “Happy birthday Leonardo. You will forever be in my heart, and I just wish every man looked like you.” Malia P arke r Fall 2014
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This artist’ rendering from “Moana” was developed after a filmmaker did research on life in Hawaii. Photo from Disney.com
Disney present upcoming film - Moana Polynesian Princess to take the spotlight
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Following the success of “Frozen” in late 2013, Walt Disney Animation Studios just announced its next princess movie will debut in 2016. It will be directed by the creators of “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog.” This time a Polynesian princess will take the spotlight named Moana. Natalie Tsang, a senior from Hong Kong, said, “I’m really excited for this new princess movie. I have always been a big fan of Disney. I think this story will be really different from others. Polynesian girls are strong so maybe instead of a damsel in distress kind of thing, this movie will portray a gentleman in distress then he will be saved by a brave Polynesian princess.” The studio calls Moana “a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors’ quest.” The official plot synopsis is Moana, a princess in the ancient South Pacific, was a born navigator. When she became a teenager, she set sail in search of a fabled island. During her journey, she met the legendary demi-god Maui. They team up to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, underworlds and ancient folklore. Phuong Le, a junior from Vietnam, said, “I can’t wait to see this movie. Not a lot of people know about the culture of Polynesia, especially those in Asia. This movie will surely provide the opportunity for them to know more about the South Pacific since many people watch Disney movies.” MEdia Writing
Even though Disney hasn’t released a trailer for this movie, Disney fans have already sketched their own artworks of princess Moana. Tumblr is already filled up with people using their own imagination to draw this Polynesian princess. Some draw a cute, skinny princess playing the ukulele. Some draw a muscular, tough sailor. This movie seems to be the next step in the evolution of the Disney Princess brand that has caught a lot of attention in recent years. Since the tomboyish heroine of Disney/ Pixar’s “Brave,” parents said they were glad to see more independent characters being produced. Those characters have balanced out the passivity of traditional princesses like Snow White or Cinderella. Jeff Gocoyo, a junior from the Philippines, said, “I’m not really a fan of Disney, but I think it will be good. I think it will be a comedy because Polyesian people are happy.” According to the website Project Casting, Disney is looking for a female between the ages of 14 to 18 to cast in the lead role of Moana. The character reportedly will be “smart, passionate, and funny. Brave, inquisitive, and confident. A teenager who yearns for something more. Strong singing voice a must.” There are also reports actor Dwayne Johnson is in talks to star in the upcoming Disney feature film as the voice Maui. Anh Mai
Mentor Connect to provide students individualized help to become ready for the professional world Apply for the program online & find a mentor
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onnecting students with professionals to mentor and assist them to get ready for the real world is the purpose of the new Mentor Connect prorgram BYU-Hawaii’s Alumni and Career Services is launching. Mentor Connect is an online platform that allows students to meet alumni who can guide them through the process of starting a career after graduation. The department officially introduced it to the students at the Career Fair on Oct. 23. “I think having seasoned and experienced alumni as mentors would provide us, students, much needed career direction,” said Kit Nadado, a senior in English from the Philippines who is graduating in December 2014. Grabrielle Retuta, a junior in human resources and finance from the Philippines, agrees with Nadado adding, “I think it has always been the common fear among all students - to not be able to land a job after their graduation.” Retuta said using Mentor Connect will allow her to expand her network and she would then also share all the things she will learn to the next batch of graduates. BYUH’s mentorship program was pioneered by the Professional Mentorship Program. It encourages students to network with professionals and learn to become leaders. This year the program is shifting to an online platform powered by Evisors, a company founded at Harvard Business School in 2010 to help graduating students get professional mentoring. One of its missions is to help job-seekers land their dream jobs and to help employers hire the most qualified and motivated candidates. This is what Career Services wants to offer to all graduates in the upcoming semesters.
Keilani Briones, manager of the Alumni Services, explained there is a huge difference between the former mentorship program and the new one. According to her, students can sign-up online and choose their own mentors. They can register at byuhmentorconnect.evisors.com and login using their BYUH emails. They can filter results according to country, company and expertise. They also would have the flexibility to have more than one mentor according to their own needs. They can do all this for free. The mentors as well can choose the kind of service they would like to offer to BYUH students. Nadado said he would have loved to sign-up for the program sooner in his college experience. “Having the convenience of accessing these mentors online makes it even better. Since I’m
graduating this semester, I wish they had thought of this earlier. I would totally take advantage of this opportunity if I have the time,” he said. “The idea sounds amazing.” Raisa Tuioulotu, a sophomore business and human resource major from Tonga, believes getting this kind of technical assistance is the best way to get the most out of being in college. “I think it is a great program for students, not only to for their academic study but also for their persona l life. This will help them develop their knowledge, and they can be able to learn new things out from it, which will be beneficial to them in preparation for their future career wherever they may go” she said. For more information, visit the alumni. byuh.edu and click ‘Get Involved’. Students can also visit byuhmentorconnect.evisors.com Ezra Magallano
Students and mentors join together at the Career Fair on Oct 23. Photo by Monica Rubalcava Fall 2014
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Remembering Aunty Tino Famous female fireknife dancer was known for her talent and Christ-like life
She married her second husband, Jacob Keliipule’ole Koahou of Hilo in 1952. Her husband was a truck driver for the government, says her obituary. They raised their ongtime Laie resident and one of the family in Honolulu before moving to Laie. original staff members of the Polynesian Cultural Center, “Aunty Tino,” Fuatino He passed away on Jan. 28, 1970. “I’m very happy with my life,” said Su’apaia Koahou was remembered at her Aunty Tino in a 2007 story in Kaleo Koolaufuneral services on Nov. 21 by family and loa News. “I loved the old Hawaiian people friends as a talented and gracious woman in Laie back then. They were very kind and who spread aloha in all she did. “Of all my aunties,” said her neph- helpful. They had great respect and love, and ew Al Harrington while giving her eulogy at would do anything for you.” Her sister, Pala Palmer, jokingly her services at the Laie North Stake Center, said at her services even though her sister “I loved her the most. Why? Because I came is Samoan, Palmer thinks she became more with her to Hawaii on the old Mariposa Hawaiian than Samoan over the years Tino boat.” They arrived in Hawaii the Wednesday before Pearl Harbor was bombed during lived in Hawaii. Harrington added Aunty Tino knew World War II, says her obituary in the how to love and include even people who Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Harrington, who is best known for were considered outsiders. He said that in being in the cast of the original “Hawaii 5-0” Aunty Tino’s memory, everyone should be television show, said he was 3 years old when sure to take care of each other and especially their families. he made the voyage from Samoa to Hawaii Aunty Tino was a well-known perwith his then 18-year-old Aunty Tino. His former and the first female fire-knife dancer mother had come to Hawaii and worked to earn the money to bring him from Samoa to of her generation from Western Samoa, says her obituary. “She was one of the most fanthe islands and Aunty Tino was his escort. tastic entertainers Hawaii has produced,” said “I have loved her with a great passion ever Harrington. “She was the leading entertainer since,” he said. “My Aunty Tino had class. She was at the World’s Fair in New York. That is big regal, and on top of that, she had the capaci- time.” “Aunty Tino enjoyed dancing and ty to love.” was well-known throughout the entertain Born on April 4, 1923 in Western ment world....She was a vividly imaginative Samoa, Aunty Tino was was 91 when she choreographer, dancer, mentor, teacher, and passed on Nov. 2, 2014. solo performer,” says her obituary. In Samoa, she went to the LDS When PCC opened in 1963, she Church and Catholic schools before coming was in charge of all the tour guides and to Hawaii, says her obituary. When she got oversaw the theater productions, said David to Hawaii, she attended McKinley High Hannemann, who worked with her at the School for a time and then “pursued trade center and also spoke at her services. She courses at the Galusha School of Business told the tour guides they were “one stage from 1941-1943 and the Honolulu Business at the PCC and that they were hosts and College from 1943-1945 where she met her hostesses – not just employees,” Hannemann first husband Antone Perreira,” it says.
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Fuatini Su’apaia Koahou was a successful entertainer who lived aloha. Photo by Lois Colton.
said. She trained the tour guides to treat all the guests as VIPs, he said. Later she worked at BYU-Hawaii’s Print Services. “Well into her 80s, Aunty Tino sang with the Nani La’ie Serenaders, a volunteer musical group who sang at funerals, weddings, parties, and community events,” says her obituary. Members of the group sang at her services. “Mindful of a promise made to her parents, Aunty Tino completed several missions,” says her obituary, for the LDS Church at temples in both American and Western Samoa. She worked in the Laie Hawaii Temple for many years. One of her former bishops, Lance Pagador, recalled at her services he made an appointment to come by her house to see her and her hanai sister, Noa Au. “When we got there, there was a full dinner,” Pagador said. “That’s an example of what their home was like…She exemplified God’s teachings in her life.” A member of the Laie North Stake Presidency and a longtime friend of Aunty Tino, Max Purcell, said at her services, “It can truly be said of her, her life was her message. Christ was the center of it and it showed by what she did and said.”
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