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Annual award Clubs gather in friendly competition expanding to students, faculty

For the first time, YELTs will know that, but they're not the only ones excellent on campus;' he said. honor students and faculty "We want to recognize staff (like) in addition to instructors. janitors, maintenance workers (and) clerical workers. All those people are By Joie Nishimoto . a part of the campus, and we don't ED ITOR -IN-CH IEF get to see them. For the first time, Kapi'olani Com­ We only recog­ munity College's Excellence in Teach­ nize them when ing Awards (ETA) will be extending things don't get its recognition and appreciation to done, but these not just professors, but to students people actually and faculty as well. work hard:' Now called the Year of Excel- In addition lence in Learning, Teaching and Sup- Ford to faculty, the port (YELTS), this award identifies YELTS will begin accomplished individuals who were to recognize students. nominated by their peers. "That's most important;' Ford said. Staff members will have the chance "We're here for the students to learn. to be awarded beginning this year. Why is our faculty excellent? Because According to Shawn Ford, Faculty they have excellent students:' Student Relations Committee chair­ According to Ford, he wants to man, KCC does not have an award have awards for Chartered Student SEAN NAKAMURA/KAPI'O for excellent staff members, but said Organizations (CSO), such as for Students from the Radiology Technology team trek across the pavement in front of the 'Ohi'a cafeteria using that other campuses like UH-Manoa Board of Student Activities, Board paper plates as a "lily" to venture on top "lava," one of the few games that was played on Field Day. The Office of Student Activities hosts these games every semester where students from different departments compete. do. "We do have excellent faculty, we VEl TS: See page 8 UHM art exhibit to display 'Mystery and Alphabets' By Alika Pfaltzgraff hosted a panel discussion entitled tion to any one gender, even going so STAFF PHOTOGR APHER "Looking for Edward Gorey: life in far as labeling himself asexual when Cape Cod, the legacy of his museum, pressed for answers. Gorey was also The University of Hawai'i Art Gal­ a director's personal friendship, the infatuated with fur coats and boasted lery in collaboration with the Uni­ passion of a lifetime collector, and a lavish inventory at all times. It was versity of Hawai'i Library presents the interpretation of a scholar." The said that he died with 21 coats in his "Musings of Mystery and Alphabets of discourse featured Rick Jones, direc­ closet. His affection for fur waned Agony: The Work of Edward Gorey:' tor and curator of the Edward Gorey toward the end of his life, as his admi­ The exhibition commemorates the House; collector John A. Carollo; ration of his cats intensified. 1Oth anniversary of Gorey's death and and University of Hawai'i at Manoa The UH Art Gallery has been showcases the Edward Gorey Collec­ humanities scholar Dr. Joseph Stan­ arranged to highlight the themes tion from the Manoa Library's Special ton. The event was sponsored by Art Gorey is renowned for: murder, sur­ Research Collections, which contains and Art History, the College of Arts realism, odd creatures and objects. roughly 700 Edward Gorey books, and Humanities and the University of The display also doubles as a scaven­ ornate art books, original prints, clas­ Hawai'i Library, Manoa Campus. ger hunt based off his alphabet book sic posters, vintage note cards and Panel members regaled the audi­ "The Gashlycrumb Tinies;' featuring carefully handmade toys collected by ence with personal anecdotes and 26 children scattered about the display ALIKA PFALTZGRAFF/KAPI 'O John Carollo, Honolulu composer and obscure tidbits about the reclusive who've met their untimely demise. The Edward Gorey Display at the University of Hawai'i: Manoa Art Gallery committed Gorey collector for more author. Ironically, Gorey himself was Lisa Yoshihara, director of the art showcases a bevy of work by the late authorli' :~ s trator. than three decades. never particularly fond of kids, and gallery calls it "a once-in-a-lifetime Gorey gained prominence in the tones, yet never delving into the dis- early work, appealing to both adults moreover, less fond of people. He was opportunity to see such as vast range '60s with starkly snide illustrations tasteful. His children's books evoke and adolescents alike. also noted for being of ambiguous of Gorey's works:' The exhibit is sched­ containing decidedly macabre over- the manic stylings of Tim Burton's Last week, the Art Auditorium sexual orientation, denying attrac- uled to run until Dec. 10.

INDEX Campus news 2 lEW 3 Harry Potter 4 3 5 Editorial 6 Lea rn more about va rious Halloween may be long Column 7 world cultures by attend­ gone, but t hat doesn't Top 10 7 ing International Educa­ mean you still can't enjoy tion Wee k. a good pumpkin dish . 2lnews

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY BRIEFS of events around KCC Invest in your future career Contest to promote World AIDS Day By Remington Taum There have been a number of Some internships will stay within STAFF WRITER engineering firms and computer the state; positions on Maui or the In honor of Word AIDS Day on Dec. 1, KCC's Service-Learning For the first time, Kapi'olani Com­ modeling companies that have been Big Island will be available, but also program will be partnering with the Life Foundation to hold the Youth munity College's Science, Technol­ contacted to participate in this event. on the Mainland and internationally. Leadership Challenge .. The contest is open to all KCC students who ogy, Engineering and Mathematics Some of the companies that have Students who have decided to go out want to express the message, "Get Real, Get Tested:' (STEM) center will be holding an been asked to attend do ecological of state or internationally have been The deadline to submit all entries is Nov. 15. For more information, internship expo on November 30. and microbiological research and sent to Alaska, Washington D.C. and . visit the Service-Learning office in Iliahi 129 and pick up the challenge Though the STEM center has work with telescopes. even Costa Rica. packet. You can also visit worldaidsdayhawaii.org for background never held this internship expo "Because we have all these "We send our students all over the information on World AIDS Day. before, they have held undergradu­ resources and we've been working to world;' said Okui. ate research fairs that showcased stu­ connect students to internships and Students who have participated dents' work and a monthly pa'ina for we know it's important to their suc­ in internships have been offered jobs UH-Manoa College of Education those interested in the program and cess;' said Undergraduate Research with the company they trained with. advising comes to KCC campus those currently involved. Coordinator Nari Okui. A student participated in the Pacific From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in front of If students attending know what Internship Programs for Exploring Liberal arts students who plan to earn a bachelor's degree in educa­ Koki'o, students will find a variety they want to do for their career, they Science (PIPES) program with UH­ tion are recommended to make an appointment with Denise Nakaoka, of opportunities to learn about and should come prepared with resumes, Hilo and is currently working for UH-Manoa's College of Education adviser. Nakaoka will be on the KCC apply for internships. The internship though it is encouraged that students them. campus Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. event will be held in front of Koki'o who are undecided attend the expo. Eventually students who are To arrange an appointment, contact KCC Arts and Sciences Coun­ because it is where most science­ "The focus of this internship fair is employed by these companies will be selor Kristie Malterre at 734-9511 or at [email protected]. related courses take place and where so that students can see what's avail­ able to make contacts and continue to the STEM office is located. able to them here;' Okui said. move forward in their careers. The event welcomes all students Some of the internships will grant Okui also explained that some KCC to showcase three films on to apply for internships. students the chance to work with internships are funded. If the stu­ domestic violence and abuse awareness The internship will focus on professional researchers, those doing dent is involved with an internship STEM-related careers, and hopefully conservation work in Hawai'i and that doesn't pay, and they are doing On Monday, Nov. 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m., KCC's Violence Prevention will have at least 25 participating learn necessary skills to succeed in Taskforce and the Student Engagement Office will be screening three short organizations. these jobs in Hawai'i. STEM: See page 8 local films that revolve around domestic violence and abuse. Local film producers Misa Tupou ("Not I"), Genie Joseph ("Choices") and James Sereno ("Silent Years") will be in 'Ohi'a 118 to answer any ques­ tions about the films.

Gobbles and grinds

Don't have time to make turkey at home for Thanksgiving? Sign up in 'Iliahi 126 to eat some food, play games and win prizes. The event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Great Lawn.

Blood Drive makes campus appearance

So far this year, Kapi'olani Community College has donated more than 170 pints of blood, exceeding donations made in 2008 and 2009. Nov. 22 will be the last time this year the Bloodmobile will be coming on campus, and Melisa Orozco, the blood drive chairperson, hopes more students will participate. Giving blood costs you but a moment of your time, and in doing so you may save up to three people's lives, she said. Students will need to make an appointment with Service-Learning to donate blood. The Bloodmobile will be behind the 'Ohi'a building and open from 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. We are professionals learning to explore opportunity, acquire fundamentals and establish expertise. Hawai'i Lions of District 50 to hold first Argosy University offers undergraduate degree programs that annual Thanksgiving food drive can help you reach your goals in education : The Hawai'i Lions of District 50 will be holding its inaugural canned Busin ess • Criminal Justice • Liberal Arts • Psychology food drive for Thanksgiving Day. The Hawai'i Lions will be accepting donations statewide on Nov. 20 in partnership with the Hawai'i Food­ bank. Argosy University, aspire to be. Those that are planning to donate are asked to bring only canned meats, tuna, meals (chili, corned beef hash and more), soups, vegetables and fruits. Argosy University, Hawai'i rightnowargosy.com The closest donation center to Kapi'olani Community College is the ARGOSY 400 ASB Tower 11001 Bishop Street 1.808.426.4400 Hawai'i State Capitol (on Beretania Street) but also includes sites in Honolulu, HI 96813 UNIVERSITY. Wahiawa. The state capitol collection center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlcorg).

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By Remington Taum ner, event coordinator and chair of social sciences. STAFF WRITER In addition, students can find an array of music and dance performances by Beginning Monday, Nov. 15, KCC will hold its yearly International Education students and even some community groups. The Spanish club will share the dances Week (lEW), which gives students, faculty and staff a chance to participate in pre­ of Sevillana, international students will present song and dance of the world and serlta1:tOilS by special guest speakers and the opportunity to learn about different KCC's synthesizer ensemble will perform. Finding groups to participate in lEW can be accomplished through networking, International Education Week gives us all the chance to celebrate benefits of attending performances and inviting groups to perform. - international education and share worldwide, according to the lEW Web site. Planning for lEW week is nearly year round, explained Hefner. It has been rec­ For the last 20 years, lEW has occurred campus-wide at KCC and even expand­ ognized within the community as a significant year-round cultural event. around the world. "Because we are a community college, we draw in a lot of community participa­ A variety of guest speakers from the East-West Center at the University of tion;' Hefner said. Hawai'i at Manoa will appear, including the dean of the school of Asian and Pacific Hefner likes to contact the off-campus groups about one or two months in ad­ Studies (SPAS) Edward Shultz, who will lecture on Korea. vance to plan with each group members' schedules. "This year there is a tremendous amount of student involvement;' said Carl Hef-

MONDAY, NOV. 15 KCC Synthesizer Ensemble and piano makers in the Pacific Island fi lmmak- UHM Ph. D candidate in drama • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., 'Ohi'a Cafete­ students of Anne Craig Lum. ing genres. and theatre, Devika Wasson will per­ • 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 'Ohi'a ria, Dances of Samoa form the exquisite dances of India Cafeteria, LA Table Fran~aise The Pacific Islander Student Orga­ • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 'Ohi'a Cafete­ • 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 'Ohi'a including Pushpanjali for Ganapat. Under the direction of French nization will show cultural and tra­ ria, World Fiesta Cafeteria, Capoeira, Afro-Brazilian Instructor Renee Arnold, KCC's French ditional dances from the islands of Taste freshlymade Jiao Zu, pot­ Martial Art • 12:15 to 1:30 p.m., 'Ohi'a Caf­ classes will present information on Samoa. An arts and crafts table will sticker dumplings, by students of the Mem bers of Capoeira Besouro eteria, Badenyaa: African Music and French culture. also display artifacts from the Pacific International Cafe. Preordersl can be will demonstrate the graceful art that Dance. Islands. made by contacting Linda Fujikawa appears like a fluid dance. The experienced and talented • 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., 'Ohi'a at [email protected]. In addition, musicians and dancers music features Cafeteria, Song and Dance of the TUESDAY, NOV.16 shop and learn more about the world THURSDAY, NOV.18 everything from meditative trance World at "stores" f rom various countries with music to religious and secular drum Chester Corpuz will sing "Miss • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 'Ohi'a 118, slideshow presentations of their home • Noon to 1 p.m., 'Olapa 205, and dance pieces. You" and "Timeless," Japanese 290 stu­ "The Linguists" International Film country by students in CCID Commu­ Santiago De Cali: The Beauty of dents Rie Miyoshi and Rei Uekuri will Showing nity College for International Devel­ Colombia. • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 'Iliahi perform the guitar and sing an Oki­ This documentary film addresses opment from Cameroon, Egypt and KCC student Ana Carolina Piedra­ Amphitheater, College Hall Lunch nawan folksong in Hawaiian, Japanese issues including the spread of major more. hita from Colombia will lecture about and Talk. and English, Mayumi Kakishita will global languages and how they con­ a fascinating city of antiquity founded Organized by KCC's Kalani Fuji­ perform the hula and Nanami Ikehara tribute to language extinction, and • 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Olona on July 25, 1536 by the Spanish con­ wara, this is a opportunity for KCC will breakdance. some political and social reasons that 201, Pakistan: The Tribal System, quistador Sebastian de Be/alcazar. students to meet their senior adminis­ some languages have been repressed. Taliban and Al-Qaeda trators of KCC. • Noon to 12:50 p.m., 'Olapa 205, Louise Pagotto, vice chancellor of aca­ Guest speaker Karim Khan, a pro­ • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Great Tales of Granada: Exploring the demic affairs, and Ardis Eschenberg fessor from LCC, will discuss the com­ Lawn, Burmese Chinlon: The Tradi­ • 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 pm. 'Ohi'a Alhambra will be panelists. plex situation in Pakistan. tional Sport of Burma Cafeteria, Good Health Practices. Linde Keil, Spanish professor, will From Burma, a combination of International students of Professor relate images, poetry and stories. • 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., 'Ohi'a • 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., 'Ohi'a sport and dance event organized by Jody Yamamoto will present posters on Cafeteria, Partners in Time: Folk Cafeteria, Dances of Sevillana KCC's Ryan Koo & the students of good health practices. They will explore • Noon to12:45 p.m., 'Ohi'a Caf­ Music of Turkey, The Balkans & KCC's !beth Pena and Fernand Asian 100. cultural food, ailment remedies and eteria, Peacemakers: Diverse Path­ Near East Cortiguera's Spanish Class and Spanish spiritual healing practices. ways to International Awareness Hear music that focuses on Turk­ Club will perform sevillanas, a type of • 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 'Ohi'a and Understanding ish, Armenian, Bulgarian, Macedo­ folk music sung and written in Seville. Cafeteria, Dances of Colombia, • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 'Ohi'a Audito­ This is the capstone project by stu­ nian and Greek folk songs. South America rium (118), Bodyguards and Assas­ dents of Japanese 290 taught by Pro­ WEDNESDAY, NOV 17 See colorful and beautiful South sins (Chinese film with English fessor Linda Fujikawa. The Japanese • 11 a.m. to noon, 'Ohi'a Cafete­ American dance stylings performed by subtitles, 2009) Language and Culture class will per­ ria, Music from Around the World • 10 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. 'Ohi'a 118 Sophia and Ivan Ordonez. Introduced by Kalani Fujiwara, A form short skits about individuals and Music from across the world - Roots & Routes Toward Diasporic historical epic based on a true event groups of people who laid the foun­ Croatia to Korea, from Vietnam to Polynesian Filmmaking • 11:30 a.m. to noon, 'Ohi'a during the Chinese revolution. dation for peace and understanding China, from Japan to the Philippines KCC's Michelle Toupou will talk Cafeteria, Indian Dance: Bharata between Japan and the world. to Hawai'i- will be performed by the about the variety of fi lms and fi lm- Natyam 4 lfeatures

POTTER STORY COMES CLOSER TO END

By Joie Nishimoto & Mai Oseto KAPI'O STAFF Get your wizarding hats on, Potter fans. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is just days away. Part one of the finale will be released in theaters on Nov. 19. "Deathly Hallows" follows the "Golden Trio" - Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger - and their loved ones on a journey to defeat Lord Voldemort as he begins to gain power. On the way, lives will be lost and friendships will be broken but so is the fate of the "chosen one." Those who have read the book may want to read it again to refresh their memory before seeing the film to avoid any confusion. If Kapi'o staffers can finish reading this 700-something-paged book in two days, then surely you can, too. But if you just don't have the time to sit down and reread the book or review your memories in a pensieve, in honor of the seventh book, we have compiled the seven "Deathly Hallows" moments we are excited to be in the film.

WiZARDiNG "WORDS THAT FVFRY MUGGLF SHOULD KNO"W ByMai Oseto GRAPHICS DESIGNER 1\VA A I{A AVRA ~;. witch~fu:d wizards hope to never be the victim of this spell which is the A I;atKe d . g spell. Voldemort and his followers, the Death E~ters use the va a a avra spell frequently. '

DrMrNToRs Dementor~ are dark-hooded creatures that guard the prison called Azkab and later side with Void t J b . . . an, h . emor · ust emg m their presence will suck all the ;pr;ess and ~op~ f~.om ~ou and if you let them get too far, they will give you e ementor s Kiss, whtch sucks out a person's soul.

HORCRUX These are dark, magical items that hold a part of a wizard's or wit h' I Voldemort splits h · 1 d c s sou . , IS sou an puts it in seven objects so that he will "live for- ever as long as one of these objects is around.

PATRONUS A pat~onu~ i~ a ~~fensive spell that protects against Dementors. Each witch anfld WIZthard_s mdiVIdu~ patronuses takes the shape of a silvery animal which re ects eu personality. '

'fHF CRFATiON OF THF SFVFN HORCRUXFS Part II with Part I. The Deathly Hallows, in short, consist of The wedding is one of many scenes that we are expecting The Horcruxes were first introduced in "The Half-Blood three items and he who has them in his possession becomes to be in the film adaptation of DH. We're anxiously waiting to Prince;' but the first Horcrux, Tom Riddle's diary, was the "master of Death:' see the return of Fleur Delacour, whom you may remember destroyed in the "Cha•mber of Secrets:' The majority of from "The Goblet of Fire:' In addition, we get to see Harry "Deathly Hallows" follows the hunt for the remaining Hor­ GoiNG TO GoDRics HALLOW as a Weasley ... sort of, by means of the Polyjuice potion. Not cruxes, so its background will be essential to have in the film With hopes to find Godric Gryffindor's sword, which to mention, aside from Fleur, we're excited to see some other so viewers can understand why they were created and what was needed to destroy the Horcruxes, Harry and Hermione familiar faces, like the Lovegoods and Viktor Krum. How their purpose serves in the story. return to Godric's Hallow to find Bathilda Bagshot. This will Ron react when he sees Hermione's ex at his brother's scene should be included in the first part of the final film wedding? And as much as we'd hate that the Death Eaters will BREAKiNG iNTO THF MiNiSTRY OF MAGiC because it is here that Harry and Hermione have a senti­ ambush the reception, we're looking forward to seeing the As Voldemort's rise to power continues, his Death Bath­ mental moment when Harry visits his parents' grave and the special effects (especially talking patronuses) and the chaos ers take over the Ministry of Magic and creates a commission house that they were killed in. But of course, the moment is that ensues. for muggles to undergo interrogation. They begin to put sur­ ruined when trouble arises. veillance on all of anyone suspicious, including pureblood DUMBLFDORFS STORY Arthur Weasley. It is in this scene where we (unfortunately) MALFOY MANOR Who doesn't miss Dumbledore? As one of the most see the return of Dolores Umbridge, as she leads the com­ We suspect that this is might be the last scene in the first prominent wizards in the wizarding world, Albus Dumble­ mission. part of the "Deathly Hallows" and hopefully satisfy our Harry dore was kind, but also had many family secrets that were Potter fix until the summer, when Part II is released. Here we divulged in the book. As annoying and un-journalistic as BACKGROUN OF THI' DFATHLY HALLOWS get to see all of our dearest Death Eaters again, like Bellatrix she was, we hope that Rita Skeeter's biography will make This is an absolute must for the first part of the film. A Lestrange and the rest of the Malfoy family. But most of all, an appearance into the film. Also, following Dumbledore's copy of the children's story, written (in ancient ruins) by we can't wait to see everyone's favorite house-elf, Dobby. The death in the last film/book, "The Half-Blood Prince;' we will Beedle the Bard, is left to Hermione to decipher the text. I'm battle here should be thrilling, after the trio has rescued a few get to see what he's left behind for Harry, Ron and Hermione she her copy will look archaically awesome. The legend plays faithful friends. as bequests. an enormous role in the story (obviously) and it will connect features IS UPCOMING FILMS TO SOLVE THE COLD WINTER BLUES

By Alika Pfaltzgraff that have flooded the market. The novelty is wearing off. Also, movies STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER need to be even more enticing than usual this time of year, because As we descend toward the frigid remnants of a depleted decade, we it's asking a lot for the public to weather the cold weather just to sit meet the conclusion of yet another dismal year for the movie industry. in an even colder theater. There is still hope, however, as a handful While 3-D's resurgence was initially regarded as film's resurrection, of red and green releases may offer a silver-lining to the gray clouds audiences have already becoming tired of the half-hearted retreads dissipating over 20 l 0.

((Black Swan" "The Fighter" Dec. 1.Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis. Dec. 10. Directed by David 0. Russel. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Chris­ On the heels of "The Wrestler:' Aronofsky looks to cement his status tian Bale. Bale plays a former boxing legend who's struggling to condi­ amongst Hollywood's top-tier with "Black Swan:' The film tells the story tion his younger half brother (Wahlberg) into a respected boxer. Initial of a New York City ballet company that employs Nina (Portman) as the footage has shown a rededicated Bale, back in near-anorexic form for lead of a highly anticipated upcoming play. Nina soon finds herself com pet­ this role. "The Fighter" marks the third collaboration between Wahl­ ing against new dancer Lily (Kunis), though they begin to fortify a strange berg and Russel, who last carne together on "I Heart Huckabees:' friendship that will ultimately lead into the psychological examination and corrosion that's become typical of Aronofsky's darker work. "Blue Velvet" "True Grit" Dec. 31. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. Starring Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams. Dec. 25. Directed by The Coen Brothers. Starring jeff Bridges, I had the privilege bf catching "Blue Valentine" at this year's HIIF and can state Josh Brolin. The Co en Brothers don't miss. At their worst, they beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was the best film in the program. The film will foul tip, and even then, they still have a better batting aver­ likely draw comparisons to "(500) Days of Summer" seeing as how they're both age than most filmmakers in the majors. It seems with this stories about relationships told in retrospect. By a wide margin, "Blue Velvet" is film, they're looking to break their self-imposed archetype of vastly superior. The film is more about falling out oflove, rather than (falling) in it. making a serious film followed by an irreverent one. Their last Featuring raw performances from Gosling and Williams and a bittersweet sound­ film, "A Serious Man:' earned them another Academy Award track by indie stalwarts Grizzly Bear, it's the anti-date movie of the year. nomination, bringing their grand total to a staggering 10 with one win for Best Picture with "No Country for Old Men:' This "Little Fockers" solemn western will likely place them at the top of next year's Dec. 22. Directed by Paul Weitz. Starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro. The AP Oscar race. prospect of this film containing a modicum of merit is baffling, considering From top to bottom the films list as: "Black Swan," how abhorrent "Meet The Fockers" was. The premise for this film has been "The Fighter,""Biue Velvet" and "True Grit. " stretched anorexicly thin. The entire franchise has revolved around the idea that people saying "fockers" instead of F*#@ers is still funny. It's not. Devour pumpkin see m gic

By Nix Kinney delectable treats and consider adopting a pumpkin instead. STAFF WRITER With a little flavor and heat, these rotund beasts can prove Consumers of holiday feasts, it's go-time. Thanksgiving that they are more than just canvases for geometric facial is roosting just around the corner and if we don't put our features. food- faces on, the rest of the country will get fatter without The magic of pumpkins lay in their versatility. The rind us. is carved, the meat pureed and the seeds can be roasted and Americans gain an average of one pound per holiday snacked on for days. The act of turning a jack-o-lantern season. Though this doesn't sound like much, we should byproduct into something fit for enjoyable consumption is still be motivated toward making it count. much easier - and rewarding - than one would expect. While thousands of turkeys are being slaughtered and The steps are simple and the results are both delicious stuffed, leftover Halloween pumpkins are left neglected on and nutritious. If you like playing with your food, then the market shelves. This Thanksgiving, forego the store-bought first step will be one to contend with.

With salt and cumin, though the options are as endless as your spice collection. Possible alternatives are cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, garlic salt, chili powder. Tabasco or garden herbS

Step 4: When you're ready to get down to business, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Distn"bute the pumpkin seeds evenly over the sheet so that they're not squashed together.

Step 5: Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Stir occasionally. Consume with thanks once they've cooled.

The leftover pumpkin is still good for a number of dishes, ranging from pump­ kin pie to pumpkin cookies. To turn the meat into puree, slice the pumpkin into INGREDIENTS quarters and bake at 400 degrees for 35 - 45 minutes. This should cause the flesh to become tender enough to scrape away from the shell. Blend this in a food pro­ 1 Y2 cups pumpkin seeds cessor, adding up to 2 tablespoons of water depending on the original moisture 2 teaspoons melted butter content of your pumpkin. 2 teaspoons olive or canol a oil Use this puree as you would in any pumpkin dish, though be sure to offset the Salt to taste healthiness of your roasted seeds _with a recipe that'll induce cavities and an obliga­ Cumin to taste (optional) tory pound of weight gain. NIXKIN NEY I KAP I'O Pumpkins serve a useful purpose even after Halloween. 61editorial

THE VIEW WE TAKE Once again, sports take precedence over academics

The Kahuku Red Raiders' last hail­ mary hope to play in the state tour­ nament was crushed by Circuit Judge Karl Sakamoto on Nov. 9. Kahuku had allowed a fifth-year high school student to play in football games, including a key playoff game against Radford High School. The O'ahu Interscholastic Associ­ ation (OIA), after finding out exactly what had transpired - in two special meetings held for the Red Raiders - decided that Kahuku should for­ feit the games in which that player competed, which resulted in Kahuku losing its slot in the state tournament. An entire community united to over­ turn the ruling but was unsuccessful in its efforts. Donna Lindsay, the Kahuku High principal, found that the individual in question should have been held back in seventh grade because he had been missing a credit. She testified on the Hawai'i News Now Web site that the player was "erroneously promoted from the seventh grade to the eighth grade, erroneously promoted from the eighth grade to the ninth grade:' Lindsay inadvertently alluded to the failed Hawai'i education system, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER that teachers are merely shuffling After Kahuku High School's football team allowed a fifth-year student to play, including a playoff game against Radford High School, KHS Principal Donna Lind­ along students who can't meet stan­ say testified the student was "errorneously promoted" to the next grade. Currently, 30 perecent of public schools in Hawai'i fail to meet the set requirements. dards. Sadly, this is a problem preva­ community should feel is the sub­ on students' parts, or is it a lack of hold the governor accountable for the of college. He added that of those that lent throughout the state. standard education its children are teaching dexterity? To be fair, it's a BOE's shortcomings. drop out some will turn to unskilled Hawai'i public school teachers getting due to the lack of quality combination of both. It's a well-known fact that Amer­ labor, while others will end up in our have become disillusioned and jaded administrators to implement and Students are more enthralled ica is no longer the leader in educa­ prison systems (America has the larg­ by the insurmountable number of enforce higher standards and teach­ by social-networking sites than in tion. We have eighth graders who can est prison population in the world). students who aren't meeting stan­ ers who are too lazy to care. factoring quadratic equations or barely read at an eighth-grade level, Can you see how retroactive and dards. And instead of sitting down In a recent study conducted by learning how to use the long dash. ergo the reason for so many remedial compounding this problem really is? with them, teachers decide to push the Department of Education, 30 And after a student has gone off the English courses at Kapi'olani Com­ It begins in elementary school, them off onto someone else. percent of public schools in Hawai'i far end, teachers adopt a reluctant, munity College. Hawai'i employers continues on to middle school and The Kahuku community is con­ were failing to meet set requirements sometimes even apathetic teaching have been complaining about the high school and shouldn't stop there. cerned about the ruling's implications and expectations. According to the style, opting instead to allow the stu­ lack of skilled workers. Education is a lifetime investment because of the tournament's impor­ Hawai'i Magazine, 140 public schools dents to pass and stumble through So what happens when students that demands constant upkeep. tance to seniors and the potential weren't fulfilling the requirements of the system. fresh out of high school find that scholarships college scouts may have the No Child Left Behind Act of2001. This past election, Hawai'i resi­ they're behind the curve and can't The view we take is written by the offered them. Education didn't seem As students stay in the state educa­ dents voted in favor of a governor­ keep up? editors of the Kapi'o. We welcome to command such precedence earlier, tion system longer, a downward trend appointed Board of Education. This Kalani Fujiwara, a professor of all responses to this subject. E-mail so why go to college? develops. will not only centralize the control of political science at KCC, said that the "Letter to the Editor" at kapio@ The real injustice the Kahuku Is the issue a lack of motivation Hawai'i's education system but also chances are these students drop out hawaii. edu.

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Fox's hit-reality show '1\rnerican Idol" is undergoing major changes next ILLUSTRATION BY MAl OSETO season, which includes a panel of new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Transferring to a university certainly takes a lot of time and money, but there are some lessons to be learned from this. Tyler of Aerosrnith joining Randy Jackson. Be sure to factor in the tuition, application costs and everything you can imagine before making the final decision. Whether or not Season 10 of"Idol" will be as good without Simon Cowell, you can't deny that this talent competition has introduced the world to some By Remington Taum in life. or more credits is $4,047.70. of the best talent. Here are the Top 10 '1\rnerican Idol" alums I believe are STAFF WRITER To an extent that's true, but I Even that amount for the year most successful. Most community college students, think a lot of learning takes place saves a ton of money, and is the much like myself, envision transferring to a through hands-on experience. A lot easier route to go down, especially David Cook 4 Jennifer Hudson four-year university. Regardless of of my experience in the communica­ since I'm already in the UH system 10 • Season 7's rocker won the • Hudson's seventh-place finish whether the col~ege is in their same tion and writing field has come from and I live in the state. hearts of many "Idol" fans as this on Season 3 is considered to be one state or elsewhere. writing for the Kapi'o and writing my It's so hard to decide where to go, once-bartender belted a rock ver­ of the most shocking eliminations I remember making a list of my entire life. east or west coast. sion of Mariah Carey's ''Always Be in Idol history. Despite her early dream schools and sitting down with I also have learned quite a few Then I have to weigh the options: My Baby:' Cook surprisingly beat departure, Hudson has gone on to my counselor to map out a pathway class size, mainland living, what type out season-favorite David Archu­ being one of "Idol's" best success as to how I would approach applying of area I'd live in, what type of part leta in the finale. stories. Her role in "Dreamgirls" for each school. time job I'd have. landed her an Academy Award. Well, the time has finally rolled I began to think Being in school and working David Archuleta around and I need to start spending about what my leaves me little free time, let alone 9• The other David of Season Chris Daughtry some money and for those applica­ time to sit down and fill out several 7. Archuleta, with his humility 3• Since his shocking fourth­ tions - exciting, but costly. goals were, and parts of an application and write an and cute looks, along with a stel­ place finish in Season 5, Daughtry I've been looking into several essay. lar voice, came close to winning became multi-platinum. I remem­ mainland colleges and still need to what being in Then research what my selected the title. Archie's new album, "The ber telling my anti-"Idol" friend, factor in tuition. major requires transfer students to Other Side of Down;' was released "One day, you're going fall in Honestly, why do some schools college meant to submit along side the application. Oct. 5. love with Daughtry." That day did have to have such expensive tuition? me. I don't know how people do it. come. And it feels extremely nice And how does that push students Honestly, it's hard work to balance Jardin Sparks to rub it in her face. I could hardly away from continuing onto a four­ out school and life. 8• Sparks was just 17 when contain myself when I saw him year university? I'm constantly on the go; so how she won in Season 6. With catchy live at Kaka'ako in October. I began to think about what my things from the courses I've taken, but am I supposed to spend a decent tunes like "Battlefield;' "Tattoo" goals were, and what being in college the majority of what I learned clicked amount of time to produce an essay and "No Air" (featuring Chris Kelly Clarkson meant to me. when I began to put that knowledge that's worth reading? Then find my Brown), Sparks' songs are perfect 2• The original "American Idol;' The world today expects new into action. SAT scores? to listen to in the car. Clarkson may be the most popular hires to have experience, and prefera­ I just don't see why students have It's not often that I sit down and winner. Her "Breakaway" album bly, a degree in whatever field they're to pay up to $40,000 a year to attend watch my favorite TV show, or eat Elliott Yamin was a smash hit and sold more trying to get a job in. Of course I school, especially if they land an dinner with my family. 1• Yamin, who placed third than 10.5 million copies in the U.S. would hope that the guys in medicine internship where they usually don't I've finally just decided that I'll in Season 5, has a smooth R&B Despite an emo turn in her third or EMTs have a degree. pay to learn. apply to several different schools to voice and a steady career. Since release, "My December;' Clarkson It seems as though the common Though the cost does go down see if I can get in. leaving "Idol;' Yamin has released went back to her pop-rock ways in school of thought is that you won't go if students decide to go to school in Factoring in the costs of applica­ two albums and two Christmas "All I Ever Wanted;' which features anywhere if you don't go to college. state, which drops tuition signifi­ tions has been quite a bummer, but albums. And who could forget the the hit "My Life Would Suck With­ If you don't receive some sort of cantly. this experience will be able to teach love he proudly displayed on the out You:' degree, then you won't be well off, or University of Hawai'i at Manoa me how to prioritize efficiently. show for his mother? it'll be harder for you to get further undergraduate resident tuition for 12 Carrie Underwood Katharine McPhee 1• While Kelly Clarkson will be 6• One of Season S's prettiest, No. 1 for everyone else, Season 4 A Constant Idiocy- Alan Lee McPhee's career has expanded champ Carrie Underwood wins my to acting. She starred in the 2008 heart. I remember being 14 years comedy "House Bunny." McPhee, old, struggling with algebra when who placed second behind Taylor she appeared on my TV and audi­ Hicks, recorded songs with tioned with Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and Make You Love Me:' I scribbled "Chuck's" Zachary Levi. her name down in my textbook so I wouldn't forget her in the next Adam Lambert · round. And to tell you the truth, I 5• Despite Lambert's controver- forgot to erase Underwood's name sies, Lambert has gained a world- on my book ... whoops. wide fan base called the Glamberts. · Lambert also had a two-day con- The Top 10 is a weekly feature from cert here in October. The Kapi'o. 81editorials

Last year, Ford said there were 12 cial issues. and on a professional level - some YELTS: faculty members nominated. STEM: Okui hopes that students will not things that may only be experienced Continued from page 1 Once the reviewing session Co ntinued from page 2 only walk away with an application through internships. Internships can ends, the recipients of the award are but also fill it out; there will be assis­ help in transitioning to the next step of Student Publications and Stu­ normally kept secret until the day research related to what they're tants around to help students fill out in a student's career. dent Congress. of commencement. During com­ doing in class, they can apply for a applications and answer any follow "Internships are a really great way "Our idea isn't that the group mencement, recipients walk on the stipend to get paid. up questions. of not ·only incorporating not only (CSO) is a pool;' he said. "We're not stage to accept their award. This Aside from learning about intern­ The internship expo shares the what you're learning academically limiting to them (members). For year, the winners will be announced ship opportunities, students will have importance of being involved in ... " said Okui. "But developing pro­ example, for the BOSP award, the in the final issue of the Kapi'o in the the option to attend workshops that internships and how it can provide a fessional skills and real world skills:' winner wouldn't necessarily be an spring. help with writing resumes and finan - student mentorship in a community editor. It could be anyone who con- The biggest obstacle that Ford tributed:' said the committees face right now YELTs is an annual award that is finding ways to gain more student • Ford believes began sometime in the involvement. Along with the afore­ '60s or '70s. With the exception of mentioned changes, the committees last year, the ETA has been given out are beginning the nomination pro­ for more than 30 years. cess months earlier than usual. Ford explained that the award "In the past years, we would is not something that is randomly start accepting nominations in early given out; the Board of Regents spring, around the end of January;' (BOR) sets aside funds for these said Ford. "This year we're starting awards at every campus. KCC gets in mid-November, and that will go EGG DONORS NEEDED some of these funds, and the process until the beginning of FebruarY:' Compassionate, caring 19-30 yr old women needed to enhance the lives of couples is mandated in the BOR charter. Additionally, Ford will be send­ struggling with infertility. Compensation begins at $5,000. To learn how you can be Another major change in the ing out a mass e-mail to all students responsible for a happy ending, visit us at www.ConceptionsCenter.com award this year is the process of and faculty to remind them that nominating and reviewing. nominations are being accepted. He In past years, professors were also plans to ask faculty and Associ­ required by the BOR to have at least ated Students ofKapi'olani Commu­ three signatures before they were nity College (ASKCC) to volunteer eligible to be reviewed. Now, Ford to solicit for nominations in boxes said that the committee will look at set up across campus. all nominations, regardless of how "There is excellence on this many signatures each professor campus;' he said. "We want to make receives. an effort that can be continued into The reviewing process may be the future:' frightening for teachers because For more information on the Year there are paperwork and student of Excellence in Learning, Teaching evaluations that need to be submit­ and Support, an e-mail will be sent ted, along with classroom obser­ to all students and faculty. Nomi­ vances. Ford hopes to make that nation boxes and flyers will be set more convenient for the nominated up across campus as well. Ford is instructors. also aiming to set up a Web site in "This isn't a popularity contest;' the future to publicize, but'for now, Ford said. "We really hope that more the current list of past winners can students will be involved and hope be found at http:/ /kapiolani.hawaii. more nominations come in:' edu/object/eta_awards.html.

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