A Student Publication of the University of Hawai`i • Honolulu Community College • November 2014
HonCC grad finishes third on Project Runway By Ka LĀ staff
Kini Zamora tried – and failed -- five times to get on the “Project Runway” reality TV show for fashion designers. And when he still wanted to try again, his mother, Valerie, urged him not to do it. “I didn’t want to see him disappointed and hurt,” she said. Fortunately, Zamora went for it anyway – and made it this year into the final four of the show, finishing third. New Zealand designer Sean Kelly was the winner of the show’s 13th season. “I just had to keep trying,” Zamora told a crowd of several hundred fans last month when he returned home to Honolulu Community College, the place where he got his start in the fashion business. He made the appearance a week before the final results were aired on the Lifetime channel. “I have no regrets about my designs. I stayed true to who I am as a designer,” Zamora said. Zamora said he was grateful for all he learned at HonCC "It feels amazing. It feels like, it's still surreal to me coming back to my alma mater where I've learned all my skills. It's been seven years since I've been back, so it's kind of crazy, kind of awkward in a good way to be back in school," he said. Zamora said the best advice he could give students hoping to follow in his footsteps is being yourself. "Follow your creativity and never let it block you and just be creative the whole way and the followers will come later. Just stick to your guns," he said. Zamora said he was proud to be the first Hawaiian on Project Runway. “I think people will see the local
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Kini Zamora returned to campus last month and spoke to several hundred students, faculty and fans in the fashion department, where he got his start in the industry spirit and aloha we all have here,” he said. “I feel like I'm representing my culture and my hometown very well. We have a strong aloha spirit always willing to give and help people even if it’s a competition. Zamora was following in the footsteps of Honolulu CC Continued on Page 4
"I have no regrets about my designs. I stayed true to who I am." -- Kini Zamora
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Student fees help pay for sustainable water fountains
By Luke Barayuga Ka L� staff
Student fees are paying for new water fountains that have started appearing on campus this semester. Last year, the student government authorized up to $10,000 for the water fountains, which are designed to promote the use of renewable bottles and save the use of plastic water bottles. In October, school officials installed the first of what is expected to be seven or eight water fountains. The first one is next to the student lounge and bookstore on the ground floor of Building 2. “The biggest idea behind this is to save trash,” said K Dutta, director of com-
munications for the student government, ASUHHonCC. Students like Clarke Velasco said they liked the idea, even if they hadn't used the fountains yet. Just hearing the idea, Velasco said, makes him see HonCC as an “environmentally friendly campus,” which is exactly what Dutta and other student leaders wanted when they first proposed it. Though the dates are yet to be announced for the other seven, with just one installed, even those who do not use it think it’s a good start. “I’m happy the first one is installed, but hope the others get here soon," Velasco said. One of the main features of the new fountains is a
Ka LĀ photo by Angelina Peralta Students from the HonCC construction academy helped install the new water fountain outside the Student Lounge last month. The fountains allow students to fill their own bottles, saving thousands of plastic bottles in the process.
counter that shows exactly how many bottles of plastic bottles have been saved from the landfill when students refill their own bottles. As of late October, more
than 3,000 bottles had been re-used in just the few weeks of it being installed. With the other fountains on their way, the idea of sustainability may be taking hold at HonCC.
Dance Day gets the lounge shaking By Ka LĀ staff
The normally packed student lounge was transformed one day last month into a dance hall, with more than a dozen students showing off their moves. The event had students taking their dance cues from a video game and getting their performances scored electronically by the game monitors. The event was sponsored by the Student Activities Board. “We hold events like this every month for the students to get involved in campus life,” said Arbela Javier, student assistant for the Student Activities Board and a communications arts major. In addition to dancing to the game Dance Central, students could try their moves by following other video games provided by
Ka LĀ photos by Angelo Del Rosario With the student lounge cleared of furniture for a day, there was plenty of room to move.
Mobile Gamer Guys, a mobile video company that brings the games to events in a mini-bus. “We usually do small parties like the one in the student lounge, but we can provide entertainment for groups of up to 1,000 people,” said owner Shawn Haruno. Adrian Manaois, a fresh-
man at HonCC, won the dance competition. Manaois said he has dancing experience so that following the moves on the video screen was easy for him. “The game was a lot more physical than others,” he said. “I danced my ass off,” he said. The winner received
a $25 Best Buy gift certificate. In the final round, he defeated Angelo Del Rosario in a dance off to the tune of “Down,” by Shean, Featuring Lil Wayne. This story was reported by students in the Journalism 205 Newswriting Class at HonCC.
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A new food service vendor on campus, Kurbside Kitchen, drew mixed reviews from students buying their lunch on the first day of service.
Students offer critiques of new food service By Ka LĀ staff
A new food truck, Kurbside Kitchen, began operations on campus Oct. 20, replacing the old vendor in the cafeteria. Kurbside Kitchen offers everything from Kickin' Chicken to a Vegan Kurbside Chili. Prices range from $6 to $9 for their plates lunches. They also have
side salads and fries at a lower price. Preston Sanchez, a HonCC student, said "I like their buffalo sauce, it's the right amount of heat." He added: "I always like trying out the food trucks that come around and it's a pretty good deal." With the closing of Boulevard Cafe, Kurbside Kitchen will be
the only place to get a meal on campus for the rest of the semester. School officials say they will renovate the cafeteria and hope to open it with a new vendor sometime next semester. Tui Fonong thinks the portions are similar but the prices are reasonable. "I won't miss the cafeteria because I would usually go to Costco," he said.
Not all the reviews have been positive. "It's expensive," said student K Dutta. "For the price I could make the nachos cheaper at home." Even if his opinion of the food truck isn't glowing, he is still "glad (the cafeteria) is gone." "I asked for changes and they are finally happening," he said.
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Kini Zamora made a grand entrance in his return to school last month, then was surrounded by students, faculty, staff and friends.
'The talent is here and HonCC is the program to be in' Continued from Page 1
graduate and Project Runway finalist Ari South, who also attended the event in the fashion program’s large classroom. Another Hawaii designer and HonCC alum, Jay Sario, made it into the Top Four in season 7. "The talent is here and HonCC is the program to be in, if you want to go into fashion design," South said. Zamora began sewing when he was 10 years old and knew almost immediately what he was des-
tined for. “When I was little I always sketched. I started sewing when I was 10 and loved everything about it. I could see a sketch come to life,” Zamora says on the Project Runway website. Zamora, who graduated in 2005 from HonCC, has recently partnered with photographer and fellow designer Dean "Dinko" Satta to create the Kini and Dinko brand. Their inaugural collection will launch during a free fashion show in November as part of Hawaii Fashion Week.
Q & A with Kini Zamora Favorite fabrics? Denim, poplin. Item you’re most proud of designing? A black matte satin double-breasted jacket. Favorite colors? Green, black, grey. Fashion must? Nice good-fitting pair of jeans. Dream place to set up your business? Nothing better than my home in Hawaii, but I would love to own and open an atelier in NYC.
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Keiki Center echoes with sounds of childhood By Christopher Naylon Ka L� Staff
Ever hear children’s laughter? Or see children being pushed around campus in buggies? These children come from the Keiki Hau’oli Children’s Center, the early learning center on campus. Any registered student may sign up their children for the program. Twenty percent of the program is reserved for the use of the faculty and staff of the school. The participants are broken into three age groups: infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. A hallmark of the program is the small class size and low studentto-teacher ratio. With every class having at least two teachers, the classes have an intimate atmosphere.
Ka LĀ photo by Christopher Naylon
Children from the Keiki Hau'oli Children's Center The classes also have students from the school's Early Education program working at the center. These students are there to observe and do their advanced practicum, which consists of implementing curriculum, planning group times, and organizing
parent-teacher conferences. The Early Childhood specialists create tailor-made curriculums for the children based on requests from parents. Early Childhood specialist Amy Garma explains that the parents have said that the children should
work on their expressive language, on how to express themselves. "We like to do learning activities like blowing bubbles. The kids like it because it is fun, but we know that it helps their oral motor skills.” At this early age it is important that the children “learn through play,” she said. This attention to detail is why parents love the program. Taylor Maeda, a cosmetology student, says, "They have a really good child care program,” adding "I thought it was easier because I am going to school here. So I can check on my child at any time.” According to the center's website, a $150 annual comprehensive fee is payable upon enrollment. Payment plans are also available. The tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the children.
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HonCC blog spot From students in Journalism 204, Writing for the Web class
Get Mom to think it was her idea Dear Wing It Crew: As a Polynesian we all know that our parents are very stubborn about their kids leaving the nest, so how would I break it to my mom that I want to go college in the mainland? Crossing my fingers of becoming an Oregon Duck Dear Oregon Duck: Well, if your mother truly loves you, she wouldn’t stand in your way of what you want. I say talk to her about your decision so she won't feel like you excluded her, so that she feels like she was a part of making that decision for you. The thing with Polynesian parents is if they feel like they are in control, then they will give you their blessings. Make your mom feel like it was her that pushed you out of the nest so that you wouldn’t feel scared to tell her you wanted to leave the nest anyway. – DJ
From https://wingitcrew.wordpress.com/
Pineapple Head? Just be yourself Dear Wing it Crew: Going to college was always the dream, but now that I’m here it’s a nightmare! I get dogged on by my own teammates who consistently call me “Pineapple Head” because I’m from Hawaii. It’s super annoying that they look down on us people from Hawaii. Heated in WY- Northwest College Dear Heated: Trust! It’s an issue that people from Hawaii will always have to face. Why? Because we are from a small island where people feel we aren’t up to date with things in this world due to the mass of ocean that separates us from the mainland. Just be you! And remember you’re not there for friends; you’re there for you. If you make friends along the way in your journey, then so be it. Just know you are not alone in this situation. From https://wingitcrew.wordpress.com/
Three days a week will pump you up Some people out there are so busy that they think they don’t have time to go to the gym. When I started going to the gym I was just as lazy as your average Joe. So I did a little research online and found out that even some professional bodybuilders spend only 5-6 hours in the gym! So I created a basic plan for myself when going to the gym. I would go to the gym three times a week for no more than two hours a day. It has to be a quality time. This means that the number one factor in being successful is maintaining focus to maximize the workout quality.
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Piece of Berlin Wall is school's link to history By Johser Jan Pacer Ka LĀ staff
School officials are planning a low-key event in November to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Honolulu Community College owns a 12-foot, 3-ton piece of the wall, which once divided East and West Berlin and is a symbol of the Cold War between America and the Soviet Union. Former HonCC Professor Rick Ziegler helped bring a piece of the wall to campus after it began to be torn down. School officials said there will be no big celebration of the anniversary, but there will be new signs directing interested people to the monument, located on the mauka side of Building 2. A poster and other information that summarizes the wall's history and place in Hawaii might be available, said Billie Takaki Lueder, a campus spokesperson. In Germany, the anniversary of the wall's fall is a big event with fireworks, balloons, and parades. Lueder said the wall has a personal meaning for her family because her mother was raised in Communist Poland during World War II when the wall went up. Lueder said she saw her “mother crying when we were watching the wall going down.”
Community colleges to celebrate 50 years of being in business The University of Hawaii will mark the 50th anniversary of its community college system Nov. 14 with a gala dinner celebrating the success, accomplishments and contributions that have been made by former students. The $55 per seat event will feature 13 live-action culinary stations hosted by Hawaii's top culinary chefs in partnership with the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges' culinary arts students and faculty. Live entertainment will be provided by students and alumni from the UH Community Colleges. There will be also be a recognition of 50 of the finest community college graduates and a look back through time at the community college system.
The historic Berlin Wall Freedom Monument now stands as part of the college's monuments, behind Building 2. There, the Berlin Wall shares the area with a memorial of the 9/11, which also contains pieces of World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and soil from Shanksville.
Visiting high school students from Nanakuli and Waianae stand in front of the Berlin Wall on campus.
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Where to good, cheap eats around town W&M Bar-B-Que Burger
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Taco Bell
615 Waiakamilo Rd, 832-4546
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. #2250, 973-9111
This classic burger stop is hardly new to the area, but it has seen a resurgance of popularity due to honorable mentions in the local paper. The steak sandwiches are fine, but the burgers are much better and much cheaper. The menu offers a limited selection of burgers, steak sandwiches, fries, hot dogs, and crab salad at nice prices. The hours they are open, however, are not very student friendly since they close at 4:30.
Hawaii's own classic drive-in and barbecue chain, is known for its chicken katsu plate and many other local plate lunches. Conveniently located next to Costco on Dillingham Boulevard, this unassuming restaurant offers excellent service, and quality food at a respectable price. Keep an eye out for their daily specials.
Located across from McDonalds this Taco Bell offers excellent service. Between ordering and receiving your meal it only takes about 2 to 4 minutes. The 1/2 pound cheesy potato burrito is a good choice for a filling and great tasting lunch at a reasonable price.
One of the landmarks at Ala Moana Center and a great place for students to eat a variety of Asian foods, its food court ranges from tradition Japanese noodles to bubble drinks. Small items such as tempura musubi, cost less than $2. Now there's also a beer garden with its happy hour from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
3104 Waialae Ave, 734-3350
Sean Brown
Teddy's Bigger Burgers 2424 S. Beretania Ave.,949-0050
Known to be a pricy place for burgers, Teddy's absolutely gives a real bang for the buck. With a drive-in diner aesthetic, Teddy's offers a wide range of toppings, ranging from the usual lettuce and tomato to the unique, like hash browns and peanut butter. While it can't be recommended as a cheap eat (burgers can range as high as $14), it makes for a great treat for earning that 'A' on your exams.
Sean Brown
801 Dillingham Blvd, 521-8886
Keoni Bumgarner
Luke Barayuga
Keoni Bumgraner
Sikdorak
655 Keeaumoku St. 9492890 $20 per person, all you can eat yakiniku style, and they are open 24/7. Good food and service and you can bring your own drinks. The atmosphere late at night is basically people trying to sober up. Johvan Vicente
Helena's Hawaiian Food 1240 N School St, 845-8044
The food is really good and the prices pretty cheap price for quality Hawaiian dishes. It's a place for people just trying to eat one of the best Hawaiian meals of their life. Johvan Vicente
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Shirokiya Food Court
Murukame Udon
2310 Kuhio Ave. 931-6000 & 1104 Ft. Street Mall, 545-3000 Freshly made and cheap noodle bowls with variety of choices and lots of add ons. Prices range from $4.50 to $6.75 for the bowl, and any add-on is $1.25. The regular bowl is huge and you can add sides of fresh crispy tempura, freshly boiled eggs, spam musubi, and more. It is satisfying and more enjoyable when you know that the food you’re eating was made from scratch on the line. A good choice to dine in after a long night on the Waikiki strip.
Johser Jan Pacer
Meg’s Drive-In
743 Waiakamilo Rd, 845-3943 A local greasy spoon where you'll find a variety of Inexpensive plate lunche, sandwiches, burgers, and saimin. Since you order at the counter, you save on the tip, too. Plates that are worth trying include chicken katsu, fish specials, beef stew, and breakfast specials.
Dairyu Ramen
1210 Dillingham Blvd. 845-8886 Delicious broth, low prices, Never a wait. Open late. Lots of parking and a big selection of ramen and curries.
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HonCC on Instagram Keeping up on campus activity is easy with an Instagram feed from either Ka L� or Honolulu Community College. Here we reprint some of the best photos of the last month. 1. Honolulu CC carpentry students can be seen many days perfecting their skills near the Diamond Head end of the campus.
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2. The Student Life and Development Office scheduled a disaster preparedness day, featuring an "alien" on campus, just a few weeks before Hurricane Ana passed by the state. 3. After several months of delay, the first issue of the Ka L� hit the newstands around campus in mid-October. 4. Before the cafeteria closed for good, there were two food truck days on campus. Here, students sampled the sweet and savory pies from Sweet Revenge. 5. A team from HonCC took home first-place honors in the first-ever intramural dodgeball tournament for community college students
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