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ADVERTISING E-mail [email protected] Ad Manager Gabrielle Pangilinan PR Coordinator Bianca Bystrom Pino UH to budget with flat tuition Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is the campus newspaper of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. It is published by the Board of Publications But university still lacks enough legislative funding three times a week except on holidays and during exam periods. Circulation is 10,000. Ka Leo is also published once a week dur- NOELLE FUJII released by the governor’s offi ce outcomes and benefi ts of the funds increases address actual budget ing summer sessions with a circulation of News Editor for capital improvement projects generated and the Biennium Budget requirements to provide UH stu- 5,000. Ka Leo is funded by student fees and advertising. Its editorial content reflects only across UH’s campuses, according process,” UH communications direc- dents with safe and secure access the views of its writers, reporters, columnists Students think it’s a good idea for to a Nov. 2013 press release. tor Jodi Leong said. to 21st century learning opportuni- and editors, who are solely responsible for the university to plan for fl at tuition “But as an organization we saw ties, with the support necessary for its content. No material that appears in Ka Leo may be reprinted or republished in any rates in its budget for the next two that there needed more direct in- FLAT TUITION VS. TUITION student success, in full compliance medium without permission. The first news- years, but the real issue deals with volvement in order to get things FREEZE with statutory and regulatory re- stand copy is free; for additional copies, the lack of legislative funding. done,” he said, adding that he is “Flat” means the 2014-2015 tu- quirements,” Leong said. please visit Ka Leo. Subscription rates are $50 for one semester and $85 for one year. “Tuition rate increases are being running for the state House of Rep- ition rates that the Board of Regents But fl at tuition isn’t the same as a ©2012 Board of Publications. forced because of the lack of funding resentatives to bring more attention approved in 2011 as part of its fi ve- tuition freeze, according to UH. to keep up with the ever-growing list to the issues he sees in education. year schedule of tuition increases. “Budgeting with fl at tuition is of backlogged problems,” said Chris- When planning for the next two Full-time undergraduate residents part of our new fi nancial process ADMINISTRATION topher Stump, a University of Hawai‘i years’ budget, the university will be will pay $4,920 a semester and full- where campuses create their bud- The Student Media Board, a student organization chartered by the Uni- alumnus who organized a Student assuming fl at tuition rates, and when time non-residents will pay $14,316 gets based on the current academic versity of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, Network for Action and Progress that’s over, tuition increases will be a semester this coming year, accord- year’s (2014-15) tuition rates,” Le- publishes Ka Leo O Hawai‘i. Issues (SNAP) march last fall to protest recommended as necessary to meet ing to UH’s tuition schedule. Under ong said. “In other words, tuition or concerns can be reported to the board (Alex Kasula, chair; Mechelins UH’s tuition hikes. actual budget requirements. the fi ve-year schedule, tuition will rate increases (for July 1, 2015-June Iechad, vice chair;) via [email protected]. According to Stump, SNAP met “The purpose of this approach is rise approximately 35 percent by 30, 2017) and associated additional Visit www.kaleo.org/bop/ its goal during the march when he to understand and ensure appropri- academic year 2016-2017. revenues are not included in each claims it helped secure the release ate justifi cation for any increases “This approach was designed campus’s projected fi nancial plans.” of $83.9 million. This money was in tuition in the context of the uses, to ensure that any actual tuition Continued on page 3 @kaleoohawaii | [email protected] | Noelle Fujii Editor| Meakalia Previch-Liu Associate Editor Page 3 | Ka Leo | Monday, August 4 2014 News Mizuno: flat tuition is ‘music to my ears’ continued from page two

This differs from the process along let’s not tax our students, was another opponent of the tu- used in the last fiscal biennium this is our future we’re dealing ition schedule. He too thinks us- for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015. with,” he said. “The UH stu- ing flat tuition rates while bud- In the last fiscal biennium, tu- dents really do represent the geting is a good idea. ition rate increases from the state of Hawai‘i’s future—how “It is time that the university BOR’s five-year schedule and we’re going to be doing in the looks into some fundamental other associated revenues were next 20 or 30 years.” evaluation of what our campus is automatically included in the He says UH’s action is about able to run on, without increas- projected financial plan of each transparency and accountabil- ing the burden on the students campus. ity and will most likely uncover as much as possible,” he said. A tuition freeze, on the other some duplication of services “During my time in ASUH, I hand, would require the board to and some waste. But, he would have tirelessly heard of how it repeal the planned rate increas- still rather see the state auditor is important for UH to match es for the next academic year. conduct a financial and manage- other benchmark institutions in “Should the BOR take such ment audit of the UH system to terms of the programs they offer action, it will affect the amount reveal these discrepancies. on campus. To me, this is only of tuition revenues available to “I’d do it in a heartbeat if an excuse to further increase support campus financial plans re-elected to reissue another the cost of education, but if you in fiscal biennium 2015-2017,” tuition moratorium bill just to ask me, I think it is much more Leong said. show that we are serious,” he important to keep education af- said. “But again, many times fordable by using the appropri- A CHANGE OF ACTION it’s interesting you introduce a ated funds wisely.” Representative John Mizuno bill and you get a lot of atten- The board completed its mid- also thinks UH budgeting with tion on it and things start to schedule review and shared its flat tuition is a good idea. Mizu- change. And this is an example report at its July meeting. Some no had introduced a bill to place of what came about by us doing policy changes were recom- a moratorium on resident tuition our logging efforts and educat- mended and will be worked on at UH for this upcoming academ- ing the public about the tuition during the next year, according ic year, but the bill failed to meet increases and trying to uncover to the university, but any adjust- the deadline. ways of duplication of services ments to tuition increases will “What I’m hearing is music at the UH.” be made in conjunction with the FILE PHOTO to my ears because we said all ASUH senator Sean Mitsui biennium budget process.

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ALEX BITTER “too much food and water,” accord- The president said he believes he said he advanced in his two years day by various members of the me- Editor-in-Chief ing to the statement. his decision to fire Apple Wednes- as chancellor, including the “15 to dia including Ka Leo on whether Earlier on Friday, supporters of day night wasn’t a poor one, and Finish” graduation campaign and Apple’s fi ring could be reversed, Supporters of ousted chancel- the chancellor arranged 120 apples that he will consider student and changes in student advising. Lassner said he would review let- lor Tom Apple, who organized a on the eastern steps of Hawai‘i Hall faculty input as he works on se- The chancellor also rebuffed ters of support for the ousted chan- march and sit-in Thursday, said before an afternoon executive ses- lecting Apple’s successor. claims from Lassner that he had cellor presented to him by Gradu- Saturday they plan to continue sion of the Mānoa Faculty Senate. “I do not believe that my decision lost the confi dence of the Board ate Student Organization President their demonstrations in the com- President David Lassner was ex- was wrong,” the president said. of Regents, saying he believes the Michelle Tigchelaar on behalf of ing weeks until Apple is reinstat- pected to attend the meeting. Lassner said he has tried to work majority of the board’s members those present. ed as head of the University of On Thursday, UH President with Apple to address issues on cam- do not think he is incompetent and But despite student demands Hawai‘i at Mānoa. David Lassner met students, fac- pus but claimed Apple didn’t make “recognize the need for prudent that Apple be reinstated, the The statement from the sup- ulty and community members as adequate progress. fi scal management.” president made it clear after ad- porters, a group that includes they marched into Bachman Hall “I have been unsuccessful in im- Apple ended the letter by saying dressing the audience that he is leaders from the undergraduate to stage a sit-in. proving his leadership,” Lassner Lassner’s criticism of his accom- moving ahead with selecting a and graduate student organiza- He said he fired UH Mānoa said. “Chancellors have to be able to plishments at Mānoa were part of a new chancellor. tions, came the day after they Chancellor Tom Apple because do hard things.” larger motivation to fi re the chancel- Under an agreement between UH said Campus Security forced he was not effective at addressing He also said the Mānoa campus lor rather than provide an impartial and Apple, Lassner said, the former them to end their sit-in at Bach- issues on campus, including prob- has become “markedly more divid- analysis of his tenure. chancellor is currently slated to take man Hall Friday night. lems with the campus budget. ed” in the last year and a half, a time “By contrast to your very general a faculty position as a professor of “We are diversifying our protest “I came to the conclusion af- period that includes the majority of and unspecifi c criticisms of my per- chemistry. The position will have an strategy to ensure our voices are ter my service in September and Apple’s tenure as chancellor. formance, all of the above strategic annual salary of $299,000 according heard,” the statement said. “We have through this last academic year in Those concerns were the focus initiatives show specifi c accomplish- to the president. many demonstrations planned for my regular conversations with him of a July 18 letter that Lassner sent ments that I either started or contin- Asked by Ka Leo about when he the weeks ahead and fall semester.” and watching what was going on to Apple. In the letter, Lassner told ued and then helped to achieve along would select an interim chancellor, The sit-in, which began on that he wasn’t going to be able to the chancellor that he rated his with my team,” Apple said in the let- Lassner said he hopes to make an Thursday, came to an end on Fri- turn that around effectively with a performance “less than satisfacto- ter. “It appears that this was deliber- appointment at the regular meeting day evening when Campus Secu- cohesive leadership team,” Lassner ry” after evaluating the chancellor ately done to get the result you wished of the Board of Regents in August. rity told a protestor who planned to said, speaking to a group that had for the 2013-14 school year. to achieve – support for a false claim of That meeting is scheduled for stay in Bachman Hall for the week- marched to Bachman from Hawai‘i Apple responded to the president unsatisfactory performance.” Aug. 21 at Windward Commu- end that the group had brought Hall earlier that morning. by highlighting several initiatives Pressed for comment on Thurs- nity College. @kaleoohawaii | [email protected] | Noelle Fujii Editor | Meakalia Previch-Liu Associate Page 5 | Ka Leo | Monday, August 4 2014 News THE SUPPORT FOR Fadi Youkhana Managing Editor TOM APPLE 07.31.2014 07.31.2014 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. Students, faculty President Lassner and community sat down with members gath- the protesters to ered at Hawai‘i answer questions Hall and then and explain his marched to decision. Protest- Bachman Hall to ers demanded confront Presi- Apple’s return dent Lassner over and staged a Apple’s fi ring. day-long sit-in at Bachman Hall. TIEN AUSTIN / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I TIEN AUSTIN / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

08.01.2014 1 p.m. Signs of support for Apple were visible at Ca.m.pus Center and on the stairs of Bachman Hall.

08.01.2014 1 p.m. A few students remained at Bachman Hall the next day. FADI YOUKHANA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I FADI YOUKHANA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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08.01.2014 3:30 p.m. 08.01.2014 4 p.m. The protesters decided to fi ll the steps of Hawai’i Hall with 120 apples with various messages in support of Apple. Students waited outside an executive session of the Mānoa Faculty Senate with signs demanding Apple’s reinstatment. Page 6 | Ka Leo | Monday, August 4 2014 @kaleoohawaii | [email protected] | Noelle Fujii Editor | Meakalia Previch-Liu Associate Page 7 | Ka Leo | Monday, August 4 2014 News News GOVERNOR

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Brent Tully makes stellar contributions MEAKALIA PREVICH-LIU eral that we’re in a big accumu- “Rather early on, Brent Tully Associate News Editor lation of galaxies but what we’ve discovered a method of how to done is found the edges of it all measure the distances to galax- University of Hawai‘i astronomer around, and in doing this we’ve ies,” Hasinger said. “This has R. Brent Tully, Ph.D. has made given it a name – we’re calling it become a very famous instrument, giant leaps for mankind in his the Laniakea Super Cluster.” the so-called Tully-Fisher relation; research of the cosmos. Thanks Tully said the significance of it’s a particular textbook method. to these contributions, he was the name chosen translates into Using this method has measured awarded three international honors the Hawaiian meaning of the sci- distances to many different gal- in the past two months. entific term “super cluster.” axies and is also able to measure Tully has been studying cosmol- “‘Lani’ of course is heaven, and the velocities of these galaxies. ogy, the origin and structure of the ‘akea’ is very large or extremely This way he could unravel a three- universe, for almost 40 years. Cos- spacious. We’re giving it this Hawai- dimensional picture of our local mology, being both a fi eld of philo- ian name, Laniakea Super Cluster, universe – where the galaxies are sophical and scientifi c study, is one because it holds something like 10 fl ying to, where we are fl ying to of the more vast areas in astronomy to the 17 times the mass of the sun, and this is a fundamental piece of as it encompasses investigating and this is really a very big thing. It’s work in cosmology.” factors of the universe on its larg- about 450 million light-years across, Hasinger said Tully is planning est scale. This is why Tully chose so this is one of the fascinating to dedicate a portion of his prize to delve into the subject. things,” Tully said. money from the Ambartsumian “I’ve been working in cosmology However, Tully said it comes Award to supporting astronomy for 40 years so I think part of it was as a surprise that he’s been given and creating a special visitor pro- the lack of any knowledge (about these awards, as he only initiated gram in his name for scholars and cosmology) really when I started an application for the 2014 Viktor visiting professors. out,” Tully said in a phone interview. Ambartsumian International Prize, “I’m very glad first for the rec- “It was such an open fi eld and so lit- in which he was a co-winner and ognition that Tully has gotten tle was known. I thought it was easy was awarded $125,000. Tully also because he’s a really great astron- picking to make some progress, and received the 2014 Gruber Foun- omer who’s been maybe under the it turned out to be pretty true.” dation Cosmology Prize for his radar screen for a few years, and Since establishing his interest in understanding of the universe and also Tully has actually decided cosmology, he has led the way for the Wempe Award for his research that he will spend the significant new insight into what galaxies consist of galaxies and the large-scale fraction of the prize on a visitor of while also discovering methods structure of the cosmos. program for astronomy in Hawai‘i to measure the distances to galax- “I and the other person who – so it will actually benefit all of ies. After creating a method in 1977 worked with me, Igor Karachent- us,” Hasinger said. known as the Tully-Fisher relation sev, actually did initiate the appli- Tully wants to continue his with fellow researcher J. Richard cation. In the other two cases, research through observations at Fisher to calculate the distances to gal- it was just quite out of the blue,” Mauna Kea, and in space with the axies, he continues to make ground- he said. “It’s pretty amazing and Hubble Space Telescope and with breaking research in cosmology. I’m still a little bit shocked about radio telescopes around the world. One of his latest discoveries that because it was unanticipated, “What I’ve been very much that he said is one of the most fas- especially the Gruber Award. Some involved with is mapping the dis- cinating is planned to be released awards are given for a specifi c dis- tribution of galaxies nearby, try- and published within the next covery, but this is really more just ing to get farther and farther,” he month in “Nature,” the weekly the accumulation of what I’ve been said. “Looking at the motions to international, interdisciplinary doing for these 40 years. It’s just a understand the matter and sub- journal of science. recognition for that.” tracting them. So really all I’d “I think what’s come up right Guenther Hasinger, astrono- like to do in the continuing future now (the discovery) is very high mer and director for the Institute here is to take this out farther and on the list,” he said. “The discov- of Astronomy at UH Mānoa, said farther. We’re still only looking SOURCE: BRENT TULLY ery of the large scale structure that he appreciates the fundamen- at a little corner of the universe – Professor Tully co-created the Tully-Fisher relation, which is a method to that we live in – and it turns out tal work in cosmology that Tully the universe is so immense – and calculate the distances to galaxies. that we live in a very large super has done, especially his work in we’re just really looking for only cluster. 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JOHN EWALT / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I Student protesters march down University Avenue. FIRING TOM APPLE WAS WRONG KRISTEN PAUL BONIFACIO Apple’s job diffi cult, especially with university-wide problem, and as concerns of UH students. has angered the student popula- Opinions Editor the current fi nancial crisis. the chancellor, Apple was creating The decision was also made tion. If Lassner wants the contin- In reality, Apple has addressed solutions for the issue. during the summer, when the ued support of the students, he Just months after the highly pub- these issues, proposing solutions majority of students are on vaca- should make sure he listens to licized debate over the next Univer- to help ease the university’s bud- FIRING APPLE SOLVES tion. UH has a history of making what students have to say. sity of Hawai‘i system president, the get problems. In May 2013, Apple NOTHING major personnel decisions during It was also pointed out that UH Mānoa campus is once again the mentioned moving the UH athletic UH President David Lassner this time of year – former Presi- Apple was terminated from his public’s focus after Tom Apple has program to Division II, a proposal might not think firing Apple dent MRC Greenwood announced position after his performance been fi red from his position as chan- that could have saved money in was the wrong decision, but it her resignation shortly after the evaluation showed that faculty cellor of the campus. an athletic department that rarely solves nothing. Furthermore, end of the Spring 2013 semester. members did not favor him. How- UH President David Lassner sees a balanced budget. the settlement cost the univer- Despite the circumstances sur- ever, when Apple tried to fi re made his decision hastily, with- In 2012, the department had sity $100,000. Was Tom Apple rounding the timing of Apple’s Michelle Carbone, the UH Cancer out considering the voice of the a defi cit of $1.5 million dollars, so horrible in his position that it resignation, it can be speculated Center’s director, he was unsuc- student population. Not only was according to that year’s audited was worth it to shell out $100,000 that it was timed so that fewer cessful, even after there were Apple’s termination wrong, it dam- fi nancial statement. to get rid of him at a time when people were present and fewer more than 20 complaints and aged the students’ trust in the uni- Apple has also implemented a money is the problem? people could oppose him. grievances fi led against Carbone. versity’s highest administrators. hiring freeze that will help the uni- Lassner has also made the Lassner may have been present at With the current situation at the versity’s budget crisis. Although decision without regard for the Bachman Hall on July 31, answering university, the only possible way FINANCIAL CRISIS this decision might not be popular voice of the students. Apple was questions from students and com- that the problems can be solved In his talk with protestors at among faculty members and will terminated from his position the munity members, but it was point- is collaboration between faculty Bachman Hall on July 31, David affect students, it shows that Apple night before a protest planned by less. As he read from a prepared members and students. Solutions Lassner pointed to the reason that is addressing the issues. students and faculty. It seems as statement, it was clear that he had will not favor everyone. Having a Apple was terminated from his job: Not everyone will agree with if Lassner fired Apple before stu- already made a decision and was leader like Chancellor Apple, who he was ineffective in addressing Apple’s decisions. But blame dents could voice their opinions. adamant about it. has proved himself able to work issues on campus. But the problems should not exclusively be placed This shows an absolute lack of He has also been the UH presi- with such a diverse range of people, facing the university have made on him. The fi nancial crisis is a interest and consideration for the dent for just over a month, and he was a key part of that effort. Page 12 | Ka Leo | Monday, August 4 2014 [email protected] | Nick Huth Editor Sports AFC preview Answering the big questions heading into the NFL season, one division at a time

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BLAKE TOLENTINO AND England’s experience, defense and coaching leadership or the clutch-gene to take the WEST: Can the Chiefs repeat last sea- FADI YOUKHANA will take them deep into the playoffs, but it Bengals to the next level. son’s success? will not produce a Lombardi Trophy. Web Specialist, Managing Editor SOUTH: Is anyone ready to challenge B: Yes, if they can tweak the offense. Last NORTH: Can the Bengals win with the Colts? year, the Chiefs’ torrid start quickly fell EAST: Do the Patriots have enough of- Andy Dalton? apart towards the end of the season after fense to contend for a championship? B: No. Tennessee has the most pieces in their simplistic offense was exposed. Over- B: Yes. Dalton isn’t a pro bowl talent and place, but it remains to be seen if injury- reliant on the production of Jamaal Charles, Blake: Almost, but not quite. On fi rst glance, may never be, but he’s an accurate passer prone Jake Locker can lead the team to the Chiefs didn’t get the kind of production the Patriots seem primed for success. Rob and generally a smart player. If anything, success. They have a strong defense, but they needed out of Alex Smith at the quar- Gronkowski appears healthy and ready to the Bengals’ inconsistent offense from last their offense has major question marks. terback position. While Smith was smart, lead a young but talented receiving lineup for season could be more accurately blamed The departure of Chris Johnson to the Jets he was too conservative and rarely threw next season. However, his recent injury his- on their volatile running back situation. and Shonn Greene’s inability to be effec- downfi eld. If the Chiefs hope to improve tory gives me little confi dence that he’ll fi nish With Giovanni Bernard developing into a tive in limited minutes last season will hurt upon last year, Smith needs to stretch the the season healthy, and last year proved that lead running back, the Bengals’ offense the Titans. For the foreseeable future, this defense and take shots. A running back Brady is but a man. If Brady loses Gronkowski, should be much more consistent both on is the Colts’ division to lose. should never be the leading receiver on a he’ll be forced to fi nish the season with a crew the ground and through the air. team with Dwayne Bowe. of developing wideouts and no lead running F: No, because of the following three rea- back. Brady’s lack of production without his F: Andy Dalton has improved in total sons: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chad Henne and F: No, because last year’s record was mislead- star tight end last season should have Patriots yards thrown, quarterback rating and Jake Locker. Tennessee, Jacksonville and ing. The Chiefs had the fourth easiest sched- fans praying for an injury-free season. touchdowns in every year since he joined Houston combined for a record of 13-35 ule in the league, which helped the team fi nish the league. However, Dalton’s intercep- last season, mostly due to mediocre quar- with an 11-5 record. This year their schedule Fadi: Absolutely not. While it is unwise to tions have also increased. This shows that terback play. Houston is likely to show the will have them playing Denver twice, in addi- bet against the most successful quarter- Dalton will make more mistakes as he is most improvement this year with the re- tion to the Cardinals, Seahawks, 49ers, Rams back-coach tandem in NFL history, the trusted with more responsibilities in the turn of a healthy Arian Foster and the ad- and Patriots. While the Chiefs will have Andy Patriots’ offense does not have enough Bengals’ offense. Last year was the per- dition of Jadeveon Clowney alongside J.J. Reid and Jamal Charles back, their losses on fi repower to compete with Denver. Brady, fect illustration of Dalton’s capabilities. Watt. However, the Colts still have quar- defense and a tougher schedule will lead them whose performance has been on a steady de- He had an impressive regular season with terback Andrew Luck and a very capable to fewer wins than last season. cline, will turn 37 in August. Furthermore, an outstanding receiving corps capped by coaching staff led by Chuck Pagano. The his top two receivers are the often injured a disappointing performance in the big Colts should run away with this division Stay tuned to kaleo.org for part two of our Danny Amendola and Rob Gronkowski. New game. Dalton does not have the arm, the by week 13. NFL season preview focusing on the NFC.