FEATURE Welcome Back Happenings

Mikaela Briones

Editor-In-Chief

As we start this semester we are happy to have you back (or for those who took part in summer classes, we’re happy to see you’re still going strong)! We have a fun week ahead of us as we start our classes, see new and familiar faces, and keep up with up and coming things. We hope you had a fun filled summer, as we transition into the semester. Our sta has kept busy and dedicated to delivering this issue of The Hoot.

Last semester was a big milestone for The Hoot as we published an issue for the first time in two years and we’ve heard a lot of positive feedback from you, our readers, and our campus community. We’re happy to say you’ll be seeing a lot more from us this semester moving forward. In this issue, we’ll be sharing a few announcements, guides for new students, and some exciting updates!

This summer was a new experience for our sta . As such, I want to take this opportunity to thank them and applaud their dedication to putting in the e ort and time to create this issue for you folks. It’s been an honor to work with this amazing sta and the support we’ve received from our interim advisors Rouel and Sharla. As well as support and encouragement from the Communications Department as they help us grow as a sta . Thank you to my amazing and patient sta : Carley, Tre, Stephan, Lindsey, Grace, John, Levi, and Moises!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @thehootnews. We are also always happy to anyone who is interested in writing or being a sta photographer for The Hoot. If you hear from or are interested in a position on our sta feel free to DM us on Instagram or email us at thehoot@hawaii.edu.

Mahalo again to everyone who has supported us. Have a great semester Pueos!

A two-day event for clubs and organizations to shine!

BY MIKAELA BRIONES

As the semester begins, this week there will be a few events that all students are invited to. Please note that these events require your student ID. If you don’t have one yet, please feel free to get one printed and validated at the Student Services in Campus Center, first floor.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. ASUHWO Co ee Hour

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Back Festivities (SAFB, CSOs, Campus Resources)

10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chair Yoga

12:30 p.m. | Belly Demo Dancing

Wednesday, Aug. 23

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Back Festivities (SAFB, CSOs, Campus Resources)

10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chair Yoga

12:30 p.m. | Belly Demo Dancing

Thursday, Aug. 24

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Back Festivities (SAFB, CSOs, Campus Resources)

10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chair Yoga campus. Meet your current ASUHWO government and get to know them!

Immediately following, from 10 a.m.2 p.m., there will be a Welcome Week festivities where students are invited to stop by the Outdoor Learning Space (OLS) for goodies. A few things to look forward to that they’ll be giving out: small tote bags, a variety of stickers, laptop camera covers, and more! Along with the goodies that the students are o ered, organizations on campus will also be in attendance so students have the opportunity to get involved and interact with student leaders.

Here are some dates to keep in mind: Welcome Back Week Events: Aug. 21 - 24

Monday, Aug. 21

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | ASUHWO Co ee Hour

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Welcome Back Festivities (SAFB, CSOs, Campus Resources)

10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chair Yoga

Welcome Back Week is the first week of the fall semester, Aug. 21 - 25. On Aug. 21 and 22 there will be two events back to back, starting from 8-10am in front of the Student Life Center on the second floor of the Campus Center. Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘iWest O‘ahu (ASUHWO) will be hosting a Co ee Hour for students. Students are invited to stop by and grab co ee and breakfast goodies as they come to

The purpose of these events is to ignite student engagement and inform them of the resources and opportunities available to them on campus. As the semester progresses, students may look to join organizations or seek out groups that they can be a part of. If you’re on campus during the first week, please stop by! The Hoot will also be in attendance if you’re interested in joining our sta .