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Scholarships Officials say plenty of money is available for scholarships and are pushing for more applicants. Page 2
Welcome week Students snatch up free bentos offered by ASUHHCC in first week. Page 3
Biggest losers HonCC is starting its own version of the Biggest Loser challenge. Find out how you can join. Pages 4
Valentine's Day It doesn't have to be expensive. See our tips for an inexpensive, romantic day. Page 6
On the line Students in the firefighting program get put to the test. Page 8
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Students voice excitement, frustration as year begins By Ka Lā staff
Students at Honolulu Community College are enthusiastic about new friendships, new classes and new learning opportunities as they begin their first week of the new semester But they are also concerned about the cost of parking, food, the lack of activities and a sense of student community. “I’m going to have a lot of fun hanging out with friends and I’m looking forward to the new classes and knowing whether I passed the previous ones,” Andrew Akira Azumi, a fourth semester Liberal Arts student. Students are also talking about learning opportunities like new software and facilities in the Music Entertainment Learning Experience. “I’m excited about using Pro Tools 9,” said Mele Student Klandon Fetaui. But not everyone is satisfied with the school. “This campus is not military friendly,” said Ryan Yamada,
KaLā photo by Chester Soriano Renovation work on Building 7 got under way during the winter break.
president of the school’s GI Club, which is trying to get a special lounge for veterans. Students also want better food and better prices on campus, said James Arrada, a MELE student. They will be getting better facilities. Work began this semester on a multi-million project to renovate Building 7. During the winter break, workers began punching a hole in the
ground that will house mechanical features of the building, like the motors for a new elevator. (Yes the new elevators will stop at every floor.) Eventually, all the classrooms and offices will be renovated. The work is expected to be finished by 2014. Reporting for this story by students in HonCC's Journalism 150 class.