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AP From left to right: House Majority Leader Rep. Blake Oshiro, Senator Clayton Hee, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz, Senator Brickwood Galuteria and House Speaker Calvin Say were all smiles as Abercrombie signed Senate Bill232, which provides same-sex couples the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as traditional marriages. The civil unions bill will take effect Jan. 1, 2012.

By Joie Nishimoto sions that apply to traditional mar­ "Passage of this legislation is just a said on Wednesday afternoon. "I Wednesday. "It doe n't matter to me. EDITOR-IN -CHIEF riages in the state would apply to civil step toward the legalization of same­ think it's good that they're getting the It is what it is:' Wednesday, Feb. 23, marked the unions, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser sex marriage," the Hawai'i Catholic same rights as same-sex couples:' According to the Honolulu Star­ end of a long battle and the start of a reported. Conference said in a statement. Hawai'i now joins six other states Advertiser, Hawai'i has a long his­ historic change in Hawai'i civil rights Proponents of civil unions have House Majority Leader Rep. Blake to authorize same-sex civil' unions. tory of gay rights movements, which as Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed a celebrated the law across the state. Oshiro, the primary sponsor of the The bill, which goes into effect began in the early 1990s when the bill to legalize civil unions. Some students at Kapi'olani Commu­ legislation, has said that Gov. Aber­ beginning Jan. 1, 2012, has many civil state Supreme Court almost legalized The Honolulu Star-Advertiser nity College were supportive of the crombie's signing of the bill is a step union opponents condemning the gay marriages. reported that despite battling a cold signing. in the right direction to acknowledg­ signing. Had the ruling been approved in earlier in the day, Abercrombie still Jordan Paulino, 18, said he was ing civil rights. "Civil union is same-sex mar­ 1993, Hawai'i would have been the showed up at Washington Place and glad that Abercrombie approved "I think it's amazing that we've riage with a different name," said Sen. first state in the nation to allow same­ signed Senate Bill 232 in front of a a law that former governor Linda joined a small, but ever-growing Mike Gabbard (D, Kalaeloa-Makak­ sex couples. crowd of nearly 150 people. Lingle opposed. group of states that are recognizing ilo) in the Star-Advertiser. "The Now, same-sex couples can rejoice Under the new law, couples of ''I'm all for gay marriages;' Pau­ equality," said Oshiro (D, 'Aiea-Hal­ people of Hawai'i made it clear that and enjoy the benefits of being in a the same sex can legally form a civil lino said. "I know the civil unions awa) to The Honolulu Star-Adver­ they're against civil union and same­ relationship. union, which grants same-sex couples debate has been going on for awhile tiser. ''I'm proud that we've taken that sex marriage and the politicians have "E Komo Mai: It means all are wel­ the same rights, benefits and respon­ now. I think if anything, we're going major step forward." basically said, 'To hell with you."' come," said Abercrombie during the sibilities as traditional marriages. in the right direction:' KCC nursing major Changelle Others also have mixed feelings, ceremony. "This signing today of this In addition, since civil unions Some opponents also foresee the Esteban, 19, agreed with Oshiro's like KCC student James Ornellas. measure says to all of the world that are not recognized under federal legalization of gay marriages in the statement. "I guess if the people don't mind they are welcome. That everyone is a law, Internal Revenue Code provi- future. ''I'm all for civil unions, too;' she it, I don't mind it;' the 23 year old said brother or sister here in paradise."

IND EX Campus news 2 Calendar 3 Features 4 3 5 Editorial 6 Egypt native Mohamed KCC student Sophia Column 7 Hassan watches the Nelson reflects on her Top 10 7 events of his home experience as an extra on country from KCC. CBS' "Hawai'i Five-0." 2lnews KISC prepared for upcoming registration

By Joie Nishimoto ED ITOR -I N-CHIEF The Kapi'olani Community Col­ lege's Kekaulike Student Services Center (KISC) has expanded its ser­ vices for students to now include fi nancial aid, in addition to provid­ ing assistance in admissions, reg­ istrations, transcript services and records. According to Alissa Kashiwada, registration m anager, KISC helps students with much of their academic needs. "Students can come here and get all of their processes done;' he aid. "We're a one-stop de tination. . .. We have the concept of a bank or a concierge. Students can really benefit from KISC:' KISC is open Mondays to Thurs­ days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m . and Fri­ days from 8 a. m. to 1 p.m. Jeri Lorenzo, registrar, said stu­ dents can get most of their questions answered at KISC. "We provide student services;' she RIE MIYOSHI/KAPI 'O said. "We do most of the information Students who need to fill out paperwork or have concerns about a variety of topics can walk into the Kekaulike Student Services Center, located in '/lima 102. KISC, according to registration manager Alissa Kashiwada, is a "one-stop destination" for students who need help with admissions, registrations and records. part of it. We answer general ques­ tions and do troubleshooting." credit for fall. She said that she's noticed an increase KCC is starting a pilot program to "If you're lost, come to our center;' According to Kashiwada, students "We want students to really be in online classes to accommodate for test a registration waitlist. she said. "We can redirect yo u to the should begin to consider what classes aware that we're here to help;' Kashi­ increasing enrollment. According to a FAQ sent by right academic advising because we they should take fo r the upcoming wada said. "We want them to utilize "Before you know it, registra­ Lorenzo, the deans and department work with counseling:' summer and fall sessions. our services and stay on top of their tion has come and gone;' she said. chairs are still discussing which During the school year, KISC can Course availability for summer academic pathways:' "Students tend to wait until the last classes will have a waitlist option and be crowded. se sion will be online beginning A month after course availabil­ minute to register. There's compe­ how many seats will be available. "It really depends;' said Lorenzo. March 8. The course listings for Fall ity goes online, registration begins. tition (to enroll in classes), so it's Although KISC does not help with "When it gets closer to deadline, 2011 will go online March 11. In­ Open registration for Summer 2011 important to prepare earlY:' academic advising or counseling, it is people tend to come in. But people state tuition rates are set to be 248 starts April 1 and registration for Fall For students who cannot enroll able to redirect concerned students to per credit for summer and $97 per 2011 starts April 11 , said Lorenzo. into their class of choice on time, the right counselor. KISC: See page 8 UH First Saturdays to focus on Hawaiian traditions

By Alika Pfaltzgraff native trees and shrubs, which grow STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER along the trees and hilltops. The Kamakakuokalani Center for In addition to the First Saturday Hawaiian Studies at the Unive rsity event, a series of gathering to cel­ of Hawaii will be hosting a variety ebrate accomplishments and to envi­ of culturally poignant exercises in sion future endeavors of Hawaiian the coming weeks, centering around music is being convened and moder­ Hawaiian staples like the lo'i (taro ated by Amy Kuuleialoha Stillman. patch), mele (music) and mea'ai The next event is on Friday, March (food). 11, and is titled "Nurturing the 0 Beginning Saturday, March 5, the ha: What kinds of knowledge would Hawaiian building will host Ka Papa strengthen the production and schol­ Lo'o 'Kiinewai First Saturday, which arship on Hawaiian performance?" will begin at 8 a.m. and run until 12 The event will feature panelists Lei­ p.m. PHOTO COURTES YOF KAMAKAKU OKALA CENTER lani Basham, Keawe Lopes, Nola First Saturdays are sponsored by UH-Manoa's Kamakakuokalani Cen ter will be the home for First Saturdays, an event that encourages the education of Nahulul, Jon Osorio, Aaron Sala and traditional Hawaiian farming methods by working in the lo'i. Those who attend will also learn about mele and mea'ai. Hawai'inuiiikea, School of Hawaiian Kalena Silva. Knowledge and the Student Activity farming methods by working in the day will be met with refreshments by which wa des ignated as a cultural Following that, will be "Gathering Program and Fee Board, are open to regionallo'i. the lo'i, such as kalo and poi. First garden and center in 2007, and pro­ the Seeds;' which wi ll take place on both the university students, as well Attendees are also encouraged Saturdays also provide the opportu­ vides the resources needed to develop April 1. This will be a summary and a members of the community. The to converse with Hawaiian language nity for those in need of community research in Hawaiian studies and synthesis of prior events by serie event is meant to encourage those in speakers, who will be on hand to service to fulfill vital hours. practices. attendance to learn about traditional share mo'olelo (story) . The end of the The lo'i is located in the Kiinawai, Kiinawai also hosts a wide array of MUSIC: See page 8

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Maui a home for telescope Calendar of Events

Monday

KCC Slam Poetry Contest 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Location: 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

The Board of Student Activities will be hosting the once-a-semester Slam Poetry Contest in the 'Ohi'a Cafeteria from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. There is a 300 first prize up for grabs and judges are usually pulled from the audience.

Tuesday

Honors Orientation Session

If you've earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and taken a mini­ mum of 12 credits, you're invited to attend the Honors Orientation Ses­ sion at Lama 111 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday

PHOTO COURTESY OF UH ASTRONOMY 11 Love2" The National Science Foundation announced Maui is the chosen site for the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy's first Advanced Technology Solar Telescope on Haleakala. It is expected to bring $2 million a year to MCC. Kennedy Theater at UH-Manoa will feature a new film called "Love2:' The film ba ks in the variable that define the relation hips we surround By Alika Pfaltzgraff scope, with a 13-foot diameter main ers and for communications to and ourselves with. UH student can purchase tickets for $12. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER mirror combined with state-of-the­ from satellites. art computer and optical technolo­ Maui was picked in 2004 out of 70 In Maui, l 0,023 fe et above sea gies providing the sharpest views other prospective sites and has since level, lies Haleakala, the dormant ever of the un. been working to obtain the proper volcano who e pitch-perfect terrain The structure will be 143 feet high, environmental review needed to go Thursday affords astrologists an incomparable housing a 4-meter solar telescope ahead with construction, including a vantage point for their profession. capable of observing objects on the special use permit from the National Kani Ka Pila Grill Park Service to operate commer­ On Jan. 22, the National Science Sun that are nearly 19 miles across. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Foundation announced its selection Its primary aim is to study solar cial vehicles on roads at Haleakala of the Association of Universities for magnetic activities and variability a National Park during the construc­ Live contemporary Hawaiian music+ small kine' pupus +chicks wild Research in Astronomy to build the a way of understanding a trophysics tion and operation of the tele cope. = no can go wrong. The party tarts at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. - just Advanced Technology Solar Tele­ and the behavior of the sun, which As of now, they are looking for enough time to suck up sum' green bottles and make it back home before scope (ATST) on Maui. affect space weather and communi­ construction crews to develop the the ol' lady flips. The eight-year agreement totals cations for satellites around the Earth behemoth vessel, but not without 298 million, enough to build the and how the sun affects the Earth's staunch opposition. ob ervatory and four "first-light" climate. Many cultural leaders and Hawai­ in trument . The tele cope al o will help den­ ian activi t adamantly oppose the Friday The proposed project would be tists understand the hazards the un the world's largest optical solar tele- creates for astronauts and air travel- ASTRONOMY: See page 8 Honolulu's Downtown Gallery Walk 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Ch inatown

Earlier last year, Chinatown received a bit of a facelift and began Egypt revolution hits hosting Hawaii's premiere galleries the first Friday of every month. Take a spin down Chinatown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - anything after that and home for KCC student you're on your own.

By Iiwileo Pacarro tatorship in Egypt, a revolution has STAFF WRITER initiated a change in government and Saturday Growing up 186 miles outside policy throughout the Middle East. of Cairo, Mohamed Hassan always Ha san first came to Hawai'i in Star of Honolulu Early-Bird Whale Watch Cruise hoped for a better future for Egypt. 2008 through an exchange program Watching the events of the past few at Kapi'olani Community College. The Star of Honolulu Cruise guarantees whale sightings and for $27.77 weeks- even from afar as a Kapi'olani He fell in love with the culture of the per adult it's not a bad deal. So wake up a little early and watch one of the world's most endangered ea mammals. Kamaaina and military rates Community College student - has islands and the friendly atmo phere. are available. For more information call 983-7827 or visit www.starofho­ brought him happiness. Living When his exchange program was fin ­ nolulu.com. through the Hosni Mubarak regime ished, he knew he wanted to come and seeing what young people have back to Hawai'i. In August of2010, he SEAN NAKAMURA /KAPI 'O and hi wife moved to Kaimuki and done, he feels his dream have finally Mohamed Hassan arrived to Hawai'i come true. enrolled to KCC. in 2008 for KCC's exchange program. "America has 2001 , the Twin "I wa lucky to be sent here:' said Sunday Towers. For Egypt, 20 11 will be Hassan. "This [Hawai'i] is not the pic­ of all races and jobs know each other. He important;' Has an said. "This is a ture that I had of America. When we reminisced about Egypt and the rela­ Presenting New Pirate Themed Play change, an important event, a focus picture [America] we think of New tionships between the societies there. Kaimuki High School in Egyptian historY:' York, California, or action movies and "There was an obstruction For the past few weeks a revolution here everyone is so friendly. There i between the people in the upper Kaimuki High School tudents are spinning the "Pirates of the Carib­ ha been taking place in North Africa no barrier between people. You live society and the working class;' said bean" theme and incorporating a little "Treasure Island" while they're at it. We don't promise a sultry love scene or a dashing young Jack though. and the Middle East. The breakings aloha. It's a lot like back home:'Talking Hassan. "If I went to school in Egypt, Tickets are on sale for $12 at Harry's Music Store on Waialae Ave. of social barrier and political dicta­ about home brought back memories for I would have no connection with the torships have the world in an uproar. Hassan. The friendly people of Hawai'i dean, but here I can have a meeting First started by a protest in Tunisia, made a big impression for him. Socially, then an uprooting of a 30-year die- our island are very connected. People HASSAN: See page 8 4 lfeatures

The torture of the I Master Cleanse' ByMai Oseto GRAPHIC DESIGNER When I first learned of the Master Cleanse six months ago, I On the first day I was not prepared. I had all my ingredients, During my week of starvation, I was constantly thinking thought only crazy people would willing live off a liquid diet. I but I was not mentally prepared for the misery I was about to about food. I never realized how often I thought about food. It guess I'm a crazy now. put myself through. was so hard getting out of the habit of thinking about what I I did the Master Cleanse for a week. Created by Stanley Bur­ I had planned to stay in all day and just relax because I was wanted to eat for my next meal or what I should make for dinner roughs in the 1940s to cleanse the body, it is supposed to be fol ­ worried that I would be really tired and my body would be in tomorrow. lowed for at least 10 days (no more than 40) . But one week was shock on the first day of the cleanse. I found myself thinking about the textures of crackers and enough for me. I couldn't go much longer without eating. After my second cup of the day, I learned I had to drive how nice it was to chew solid foods. I even had a dream that I The cleanse consists of drinking a mixture of lemon juice, across the island to help my brother. I was rushed and didn't was eating and that I had ruined the cleanse, but when I woke up maple syrup, cayenne pepper and water, six to 12 times a day. prepare a drink for later. with an empty stomach, I realized it was only a dream. First off, the drink is much spicier than you would expect. It Consequently my body hated me. By the evening, I had a ter­ This is probably the part where I should write how awesome burns all the way down. rible headache and was extremely fatigued. When I got home, I I felt when I was done and how cleansed my body was, but my drank one more cup but it didn't help much. desire for food counteracted all the so-called "mental clarity" After that day I made sure that I drank at least six cups of the obtained after the cleanse. master cleanse mixture in order to have enough energy for the I lost 11 pounds on the Master Cleanse, but I'm sure I've Master Cleanse Recipe day. I also carried a liter of water wherever I went in case I was gained it all back by now since I've been eating chocolate and 2 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Organic Lem on Jui ce hungry and couldn't make the concoction at that moment. cookies quite a bit. At one point I could make the drink in record time and I honestly don't wish the pain on anyone, and I don't sug­ 2 Tbsp Organic Maple Syrup Grade B drink it in a few minutes. I found that I had more time on my gest you starve yourself unless you're mentally ready for days of 1/10 tsp Cayenne Pepper hands because I wasn't wasting time preparing or eating silly agony and longing for food. 10 oz. Purified Water food, although I don't think I used that time as productively as I should've. ** Makes one serving I felt weird carrying lemons and a jar of maple syrup, because if you prepare a big batch ahead of time, the cayenne pepper will steep and make it extra spicy. I know there are convenient pow­ ders of the master cleanse available; you just add water. After a few days, I could drink it with no problem but I would Online, a lot of people argue that there are more benefits get a warm sensation in my stomach. when using fresh ingredients (like with anything we con ume) Maybe it was the cayenne pepper or maybe it was the tears and that freshly squeezed lemons contain more enzyme that are from my empty belly crying for food. Who knows? It was extremely valuable. I made my mixtures from scratch because pure torture drinking the concoction or water whenever I got the price of the powders are pretty ridiculous. hungry. The only other drink that is allowed is an herbal laxative tea or a saltwater cleanse. Because the body isn't taking in any fiber, those two drinks are used to push the toxins out and let the lemons cleanse. I went for the saltwater once because I already had unpro­ cessed sea salt in my possession, but it was pretty terrible and I regret not buying the tea. It would've been more comforting if anything.

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KCC Talent Show Honors Orientation Session

Kapi'olani Community College will be hosting once again its very own Students interested in joining Phi Theta Kappa's Honor Society are encour­ CAMPUS AND talent show next Monday, March 7 from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15p.m. aged to attend an orientation session this Thursday, March 10, at Lama 111A COMMUNITY Students can submit their applications to the Board of Student Activities in from 3:15p.m. to 4:15p.m. Iliahi 123, which is located in the same building as Subway. To qualify for Phi Theta Kappa, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 BRIEFS Any student brave enough to showcase their talents can participate. There or higher and earn at least 12 credits. of events around KCC are no restrictions on talents. There are benefits of joining Phi Theta Kappa, such as the recognition of Last semester, there was an eclectic cohort of competitors: a ballerina, slam academic excellence, financial aid, preference in college applications, oppor­ poet, a duo and a few other interesting characters. The champions won a gift tunity to build a resume, personal enrichment and access to $36 million in card to Ala Moana as well as bragging rights. transfer scholarships offered by more than 700 schools across the country. All hose interested in competing can either submit an application or for For more information, contact Honors Education Coordinator Laure Burke more information contact Alfred Gonzales at [email protected]. at 734-9174 or e-mail her at [email protected]. The Phi Theta Kappa office is also located in 'Iliahi 128. features IS Days on set triggers respect for showbiz

By Sophia Nelson CONTRIBUTING WRITER Editor's note: Sophia Nelson is a KCC student who appeared in the Feb. 14 episode of "Hawaii Five-0." Here are her words about the experience:

In mid-January, I received a urprise call from the role by using many external qualities, like personal image casting agent of "Hawaii Five-O:' Though I had been on and scenery. These reasons alone can be more convincing the show several times as an extra, I previously promised than yo ur own identity. myself that I would rather put out a campfire with my face I also learned, being a pop star in the 90's can make up before I agreed to another job on that et. Taxes took out a for your lack of acting skills in the 201O's. Nick Lachey was huge chunk of my last paycheck. our kidnapping monotone drone! Unfortunately, the pressure of reaching rent money Being an extra on set is a good way to network with rose, turning my personal promise into one as faithful as people that are connected in the music and acting indus­ an elected politician's. Off I was on the first of seven days, try. While us "hostages" took a break, I brought out my playing the role as a haughty spring breaking, east coast guitar and sang a few songs with other people joining in. hostage. A cameraman gave me his card to contact a promoter I was under the assumption that in the film industry, for a possible gig. With all the hours of hard work I put in, considering all its violent action flicks, the shooting pro­ I imagined recognition as a minor celebrity around the cess was filled with spontaneity and excitement. world by the show's 50 million viewers. I prepared myself It is not. for a turning point in my life and acting career. We sat around for the first five hours doing absolutely The last day, our group planned a date to watch the nothing. I'm no Catholic, but I believe purgatory exists in film together, though lack of patience to wait till after the the dry hills of Hollywood. national premiere changed that dandy plan. We met the rest of the "hostage " in the holding room. I watched the episode on my Valentine's Day date. We, the "hostages;' prepped in wardrobe and were sum­ Dressed up in my best clothes, at a random sport bar, the moned to the set by walking computers, people running anticipation welled up in my bloated heart. My eyes fas­ around tangled in wires and tool-belts of all sorts con­ tened to the TV, ready to soak in my limelight. nected to their waists. They worked more efficiently than Come to find out, I had to frantically search for my my PC at home. face in the background and split-second close up shots! I I didn't realize that this single set of clothes would be caught my arm and bikini bottoms a couple times. my continuous apparel for the seven days of shooting. More than 40 hours of shooting scenes turned into Plus, I thought method acting was something you did three full seconds of TV time. off set to prepare you for the role when the camera turned Loads of work is put into artistic development for 45 on. minutes of entertainment. My cynical view of Hollywood After every day on set, I couldn't wait to take a shower grew to an admiring respect, aside from the slight disap­ and scrub off the filthy role because I was caked in sweat pointment of being a backseat extra. from a long day in the sun, dried up suntan lotion the In the end, the friends and family who declared makeup arti ts kept drenching us in or fake blood, hair amazement and support reminded me that I have my own grease and gutter water that had been marinating on a personal fans, and that matters more than the rest of the PHOTO COURTESY OF SOPHIA NELSON basement parking lot floor. world. Sophia Nelson gets her makeup done and is covered in fake blood for a role as The film crew does a good job of setting you into your a hostage. After seven days of filming, she got three seconds of screen time.

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TH EVIEW WE TAKE Protests, revolutions a reminder to society that change is possible

For more than a month, parts of the Middle East have been in a state of civil unrest. Revolutions occurring in the e areas, such as Tunisia and Egypt, signify the power that protests can have. Times are hard in every country, and many people fall hort of the realization that they have the ability to make a change. The protests in the Middle East are a clear sign that people are always ready to make a difference. When put at risk or when they have the choice to, these protestors have taken every chance to voice their opinions on subject such as the government and economy. With each prote t come a common goal: to take a hard stand on an issue and make a change. The Middle East unrest has sparked many succe ful protest , proving to government leaders that the people are ready for democracy. In mid-January, protests and riots erupted in Tunisia during a time when many Tunisians were suffer­ ing with high unemployment and a faltering economy under totalitarian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who had been in power for 23 years. According to a report by CN , AP protests were sparked after an unem­ Peaceful protests in Libya have resulted in violent retaliation from Muammar Quaddafi's regime. Obama condemned the violence and said it "must stop." ployed college graduate committed tion of the government. oil reserves, CNN reported that this determine their own destin/' and handled. suicide December 2010 after police The Egyptian government tribal country suffers with lack of "These are human rights:' Obama Not all protests will result into a refu ed to let him sell fruits without a blocked Internet and cell phone available jobs as well as a lack of basic said. "They are not negotiable. They success story like Egypt and Tunisia, proper permit. access, which only enraged protestors foods. must be respected in every country, but it helps improve their chances at After weeks of nonviolent protest, more. By cutting off their only outlet With the protests becoming and they cannot be denied through a better life. Ben Ali fled the nation and Fouad to vent their frustrations, the Internet increasingly violent and the death violence or suppression:' "The change that is taking place Mebazaa, the former president of blackout brought more people to the toll continuing to ri se in Libya, U.S. These protest that have been across the region is being driven by the lower house of parliament, was streets to riot against the govern­ President Barack Obama spoke occurring throughout thi region the people of the region:' Obama sworn in a interim prime minister. ment. Wednesday, Feb. 23, addressing the help remind those in democratic said. "This change doesn't represent Mebazaa has since ordered the cre­ After nearly three weeks of suffering and bloodshed as "outra­ societie that protests can be effective the work of the United States or any ation of a united government. protests, pre ident Hosni Mubarak, geous and unacceptable:' for a positive cause. foreign power. It represent the aspi­ Egypt has faced a recent revolu­ who had been in power for 30 years, "These actions violate interna­ While letters and petitions can rations of the people who are seeking tion, with many thanks to social resigned as president and transferred tional norms;' Obama aid, "and garner some attention, the attention a better life:' networking and people power. power of the country to the military. every standard of common decency. can often time be minimal. It is not According to another article written ow, Libya is also undergoing This violence must stop:' enough to get a collection of signa­ Th e view we take is written by the for The Buffington Post, Egyptian a revolution of its own. Much like Obama further said he supports tures to prove a point. onviolent editors of the Kapi'o. We welcome civilians used the success of the Tunisia and Egypt, the people are the rights of the Libyan people: rights action such a protests will make all responses to this subject. E-mail Tunisian revolution to protest about unhappy under Muammar Qaddafi's of peaceful assembly, free speech, and those in power realize that there is "Letter to the Editor" at kapio@ poverty, unemployment and corrup- 42-year reign. Despite Libya's rich the "ability of the Libyan people to a concern that needs to be looked at hawaii. edu.

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SEAN NAK AMURA/KAPI 'O The pains of social political strife never hit so close to home until rt?Y best friend fell victim to both himself and the By Iiwileo Pacarro system. I thought of including his picture, but decided he didn't need any more publicity than he had already got. STAFF WRITER

By Trevor Latorre He calls every now and then just every time the reality of our lives The Internet and social networking sites are the new ways people stay COPY EDITOR to touch base. We went through came crashing down, we cried connected. People use the Internet to let other people know what is going on At the beginning of the semester, I our usual pleasantries until an awk­ together too. in their lives. Sometimes they forget that everyone can see what they post. decided I would volunteer with Read ward pause loomed overhead. There But things changed. I began to Here are a few of the topics I do not want to see on my Facebook wall. Aloud America and read aloud to never u ed to be that feeling before, see more of the inside of a classroom, fifth graders at Leihoku Elementary I thought. while he got used to the cold, dank School in Wai'anae. I had wanted to I've known the man for 15 years prison cell bench. Relationships/ couples Checking into your house begin giving back and thought that and have grown up alongside him. I distanced myself from him and • Yes you are in love, and yes, you • This one should be obvious. Why as an English major, this was right up We were always a little diffe rent, focused more on my schoolwork. I love your significant other. But do would you put your address out my alley. but we contrasted one another: his filled my schedule with classes and you really have to tell him/her about there? Checking into a restaurant I remember my first Thursday father was in prison, and mine wa in more extra-curricular activities than your love every hour? I am sure you or an event is one thing, but check­ there, the faces glowing and eyes star­ the Philippines looking for a woman I could handle, to escape the pain of have your boyfriend's number; leave ing into your house gives people an ing in hope and promise and curios­ to take my mother's place. letting go. him a message or send him a text. awareness of the area you live. By ity. We would spend our summers in Once, I had to bail him out of the checking into your house, you invite Because here, they weren't wor­ Nanakuli and Halawa and were even HPD main office, but I didn't mind. g "Like" wars people to join you. ryingwhat was for dinner - Papa I believed in him and knew that • Liking one page is okay, but going John's Pizza was waiting for them in he was just a few steps away from on a constant frenzy of liking drives 4 Morning after statuses the cafeteria - or whether the kid sit­ "I saw faux smiles turning the corner that would change your wall nuts. When you have to • Partying and drinking is a great ting next to them was brown enough his life. scroll down to see the status that was combination for a fun night, but to fit in. underplayed and So, I held my breath. "Did you see posted a few seconds ago because letting your sister know via Face­ No, here they were enjoying the me in the paper?" he asked. someone liked a whole bunch of book status that you were the one respite from the outside world in a half chuckles I flipped through the wrinkled, random pages, it gets really infuri­ to throw up all over her room may cocoon of stories bending with the coffee-stained pages and shut my eyes ating. bring chastisement. Just like Vegas, turning of the page, even if just for masking what was and pretended to see someone else. ''I'm what happens on the weekend stays an hour. They sat cross-legged and waiting for them sorry; man;' he added. "I never thought 8 People with no mutual friends in the weekend. quietly awaited the beginning of the it would get this far. I promised myself • sending a friend request tory. the moment they that I would never be my dad, but some­ How did you people find me? I 3 Horoscope o I read, raising and dropping where along the road I couldn't stop. I have no friends with you and I put • Horoscope applications that my voice with the colors of the text. took a step out love you, Trev:' And then he hung up. the privacy setting on high, so how you can sign up for on Facebook I bellowed and belted the high I took a deep breath, took it in and is it that you can send me a friend are annoying. I do not need a vague points and then lowered my voice to that door- the real stared at the picture that glared back request? Next time, please don't ask prophecy to judge your mood. Even a whisper. world." at me. to be my friend. Thank you. if you read those horoscopes, noth­ After our time was up, I handed His face was plastered across a ing in your future is set. out a free book to one lucky kid and - Trevor Latorre, Copy Editor Most Wanted snippet and his bail J "Myspace Photos" some candy and walked them back to was set at $20,000. I couldn't help him • Back in the days of Myspace and 2 Pictures of the same pose their parents in the cafeteria. anymore. Xanga, you had those people taking • As you scroll through photos of But I was taken aback at the sight: scoffed at because we were insepa­ Our memories blanketed my mind profile pictures of themselves. a friend, are all the pictures start­ parents - some old, some too young­ rable. in an instant: the late nights playing There's no need to be ashamed. The ing to look the same? Change it up. stared back at me. But it never counted a whole deal music and hearing our voices echo bathroom backdrop and your arm Different poses tell people that you Their eyes were empty and hollow to us. We were "boys" and had each in the empty street; the days spent at holding the phone in the mirror don't have just one look to you. and sad but full all at the same time, other's backs. Sandy Beach; the petty arguments; makes everything so much more full of forgotten dreams and second­ In fact, we were so close, we and the punches he took for me. eye-catching. 1 Tagged comments hand hope and a boat that never dropped out of high school together. I wanted to cry, and I almost did. • Getting a notification that some­ really stopped for them. I'm not going to attempt to hide or But you know what? 6 Constant updates one commented on your picture I saw faux smiles underplayed sweep away the mischief we got into, I saw in his eyes in the mug shot • Those annoying 'On my way to should spark your curiosity, but and half chuckles masking what was because it's as fo undational to our what I saw in those parents' eyes at the party' followed by 'Just got to the commenting after commenting soon waiting for them the moment they relationship as anything else. Leihoku: loneliness, hopelessness house' updates are unnecessary. Let's gets old. If you are going to spend took a step out that door - the real Sure, we threw blows and hated and exhaustion from a life that never keep where we are at a minimum or time catching up with a person, do world. each other every so often , but we really turned around. post what you did at the end of the it on his/her wall. I drove back to Aiea brooding always made up for our discrepancies But his eyes never used to be so day. over what I had seen, and then I got a in character with love. lost; they were once hopeful and full call. It was my childhood friend. Yeah, I said it. I loved him, and of promise and curio ity. 81backspace

always open:' burial ground, which contains a the depression at the summit of KISC: Every semester, KCC puts out a Astronomy: plethora of Hawiian 'iwi (bones). Haleakala was home to the grand­ Conti nued from page 2 registration guide that can be found Continued from pa ge 3 "Haleakala is noted throug~out mother of the demigod Maui. across campus. The registration Polynesia as one of the most sacred Maui's grandmother helped him prefer to e-mail or give us a call if guide includes the academic calendar construction of the AT ST. areas;' said Kilakila '0 Haleakala capture the sun and force it to slow their schedule is too busy." of important dates to keep in mind. In a recent public meeting held President Kiope Raymond:' There its journey across the sky in order to Kashiwada added that all of the Kashiwada said to cut cost savings, at the UH Institute for Astronomy's are stories, legends, events, but most lengthen the day. The name Haleakala information is available on the KCC the registration guide may not be Maikalani Advanced Technology importantly, prayers by generations translates as House of the Sun. Web site, under "Registration Guide printed next semester. However, all Research Center in Pukalani, com­ ofkahuna. Construction could last up to and Catalog:' of the information is available on the munity members vehemently voiced As many visitors can testify, there seven years and will provide dozens "It (the Web site) is a powerful KCC Web site. their concerns over the telescopes is a life force within these rocks of construction jobs and full-time tool;' she said. "Students need to be For more information on KISC, development. Most of those who that ha influenced their lives. For employment at the telescope. aware that all of the information is visit http:/ /www.kcc.hawaii.edu/ spoke said they were against the tele­ the National Science Foundation The funding also includes $2 there. But when in doubt, our door is page/kisconestop. scope project. and scientists to belittle this belief, million a year for 10 years for Maui Among the many concerns, most they unknowingly contribute to the Community College for a science and DATES TO CONSIDER site the ATST as extremely disre­ genocidal practice of wiping out the astronomy education program in the spectful to the Hawaiian culture, people of aloha:' form of internships and work force March 8: Summer 2011 class availability goes online for Haleakala is an extremely sacred According to Hawaiian legend, training. March 11 : Fall 2011 class availability goes online March 21 to 25 : Spring Break (campus closed) ing for a [better] future;' said Hassan. said Hassan. "I want to better United March 28: Last day to withdraw from full-semester classes (with Hassan: "Egypt is the center of the Middle States and Egypt relations. [I want to] W) , to change credit/no credit grade option and to request for Contin ued from page 3 East. All of the Middle East look to Bring together western culture and audit grade option. Egypt. Because of this revolution, [it Muslim Culture:' with him in his office and have a will] spark a change in the Middle He is already building a bridge April1: Open registrations for Summer 2011 begin personal connection to him:' East. The future will follow Egypt:' between Egypt and Hawai'i. Hassan April 11: Fall registrations begin He looks at Egypt with a sense Has an predicts he will be in offers an Arabic class on Wednesdays of pride and accomplishment. He Hawai'i for the next 10 years. He in Manono 110. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., is proud of the young people who wants to get his degree from the Uni­ tudents can learn to read and write in That was followed by Febuary started this revolution. The young versity of Hawai'i at Manoa and then Arabic. It is a zero-credit class and only Music: 4ths "Producing Culture: What are people started this the change in head back to Egypt to teach and help. four students are enrolled in the class, Continued from pag e 2 the conditions necessary to support Egypt through social networking. "I came here to get my educa­ but Hassan hopes that this class will creative excellence?" "Young men wanting and wait- tion so I can go back and help them;' bring awareness about his culture. curator Amy Kuuleialoha Stillman. The series has been funded by the So far, they've had three series Student Activity Program and Fee of these types of events. On January Board. Appreciating life's messages 21 they held "Assessing the Docu­ For more information on first Sat­ mentary Record: What accomplish­ urday, you can call 945-1562 or email ments should we celebrate? What [email protected] if you have any endeavors should we be initiating? " questions. For information regard­ The event-featured paneli ts were: ing the musical discussions, email DeSoto Brown, Jay Junker, Michael Amy K. Stillman at amyk88@hawaii. Keany, Maile Loo-Ching, Puakea edu or log on to http:/ /amykstillman. Nogelmeier, and Ricardo Trimillos. wordpress.com/ dialogues/

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SEA N NAKAMURA/K API 'O The International Cafe held a presentation, "Honor Thy Children," hosted by AI and Jane Nakatani, who dis­ cussed personal and family reconciliation, dignity and honor, hope, and survival. Music was accompanied by Roy Sakuma, and a candle light vigil was held to honor Rui Apaka on Feb. 24 at the 'Ohi'a Cafeteria.

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