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Hit EDITOR’S NOTE Moon Talk vs. Moon Walk (Easier said than done)

king and devices were not as smart— and ap- parently neither were the masses—a lunar landing allegedly took place. This “space odd- u-see” came at a time when the rotary phone was alive and well, as was the operator who was needed to help place certain out-of-state calls. “Google” back then was known as 411 and the term “roaming” was nonexistent, be- cause the wall-mounted cord prevented that from happening. Clearly, advanced technology and more sophisticated componentry than imagined possible 49 years ago resides today in the back pocket of the average junior high schooler. Despite the possession of these communi- GEORGE F. STOWE III cation marvels being at our fingertips, assur- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ance of good reception from our text messages, during a heated crisis, cannot be guaranteed. Rather audaciously, of our western society, This is disheartening, seeing as the supposed we’re not known for attempting anything just lunar audio was remarkably clear, being over once. By that sheer virtue alone, the notion of 200K miles away. And here we are, struggling to landing on the moon, just once, remains some- get to a clear understanding, texting within our what dubious among a select audience of criti- relationships, heartbeats away. cal thinkers, myself being in attendance. Here’s my attempt in ending the perpetua- With over a thousand attempts by Edison tion of advanced phone communication, think- for illuminating light and several by the Wright ing that progression renders speech obsolete. brothers before that one successful flight, it’s And the next best thing, is to text everything, safe to say we’re a nation that’s not content even in times of distress. Why, even the old with leaving well enough alone. “Space-Crafters” of the dismantled program Matter-of-factly, we’re renown for taking knew this, when they talked instead of texted: things to their extremes. And once there, we “Houston, we have a problem!” then flip the nitro switch and boost it to the stratosphere. Last year, someone introduced a new improved pillow—just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, it did. Back in the day, when technology wasn’t

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

I want to thank The Hoot staff for featur- successful students who can help their peers ing the No’eau Center in its March 2018 issue. by providing feedback on writing as readers We really appreciate your support. I want to and sharing the strategies that help them make an important correction, though, to the in college. This is important for prospective way the center’s tutors are portrayed. I want tutors, current tutors, professors and all to emphasize that our tutors are not teach- students to remember. ers. As the writer mentioned, our tutors are Mahalo for your support! students. They are not subject-area experts who are qualified to teach in the way ROBYN TASKA By CHERRIE MAE BALAO that professors are. Instead, they are Tutor Coordinator University of Hawai i THE HOOT MARCH 2018 ʻ West Oʻahu THE HOOT Student Newspaper

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Staff Writers Loverra Di Giustino Leo Ramirez Jr. Jeno Tolentino UHWO Sets Plans for Spring Graduates will be issued three parking passes for Yvonne Kealoha Inciong their use and their guests and carpooling is encour- Nicholas Kekoa Nii 2018 Commencement aged, said Javinar. The regular parking passes that Deja Ceruti Ashley Joshua By ASHLEY JOSHUA students use will not work on the day of the com- Kanani Marcos mencement ceremony. “Be safe, play safe, enjoy the moment and remem- The seating begins at 8 a.m. and is limited. The Staff Cartoonist ber that your career is not just for you, but for your program begins at 9 a.m. Guests are encouraged to ar- Cherrie Mae Balao family and community as well.” rive early to find seats. Jan Javinar, coordinator for the upcoming Spring The only new procedures for the ceremony will be Graphic Designer 2018 Commencement, offers these words of advice to the pathway that guests take to the ceremony area. Hadji Corpuz the graduates planning to walk in the ceremony on due to safety assessments. The normal walkway at the

May 5 at University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s lower front of the school that students and faculty normally Faculty Adviser courtyard. use will be blocked off. Guests must walk through the David Putnam A total of 288 students are expected to graduate back entrance of the school. Those with disabilities and a total of 163 students have rsvp to walk for the will be able to use the front entrance with assistance Student Life Coordinator commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be from security guards and staff. Rouel Velasco viewable live on the UH West O’ahu website (uhwo. The UH West O‘ahu Bookstore will be open from hawaii.edu) via a link on the main page. 8-10:30 a.m. On The Cover Cover design by Analyn Delos Santos

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PROFESSOR PROFILE ‘Dr. J’ Offers Life-Altering Lessons with Anime, K-pop Chun’s goal is to make UHWO students more ‘globalized’ By KANANI MARCOS

f you’ve ever taken a class under “Dr. J”— ences,” he said. “They are offering Asia-themed create a program where we are going to send I Associate Professor Jayson Chun—your courses as well, so it’s not just me, it’s all of us students to Incheon National University, one perspective on Asian popular culture likely has together as a team offering all of these courses of the most prestigious universities in Korea.” been forever altered. And changing students’ to help you get a complete picture.” He said the the deadline to apply is the end of outlook on the world, he said, is one of his Working with other faculty, Chun is expand- April and UHWO’s program offers free tuition, goals. ing the language offerings at UHWO, which three credits and housing and food for one “I want students to learn about how cool now lists Japanese, Korean and, beginning in month. Students would be responsible for history is, especially East Asian history,” Chun the Fall, Chinese. their own airfare. said. “I want students to actually be able to “We are working with Tokai University in take what they enjoy, like learning about Asian Sapporo. We’ve already sent three students history, and making it a part of their curriculum there. We are going to have a summer five- and applying it to their life later on. “ I see so many people week program, and a fall nine-week program. “I see so many people interested in things interested in things We’ve done it already with Tongmyong Univer- like anime, manga and K-pop. That’s why I sity in Busan.” make courses geared toward that, and I want like anime, manga and Tim Park, director of International relations people to take what they enjoy studying and K-pop. I want people to and programs, is working on the new programs actually find out they can learn a lot about Asia that Dr. J is helping to promote. that way.” take what they enjoy Chun said through the study abroad oppor- One of Chun’s popular anime classes at the studying and actually tunities the students will become more “glo- University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu was “the balized.” first class in the nation created in 2003 about find out they can learn Even Dr. J never stops expanding his cul- anime. This was when YouTube wasn’t there. I a lot about Asia that tural knowledge and learning new languages. first taught it on the Mainland, and I found out His plan this summer? “I’m moving to Chi- this was the best way to get students interested way.” na,” he said. “I should be studying in China this in learning more about Japan. summer and then I want people to learn about — DR. JAYSON CHUN “I use anime, but people find out you learn how China is influencing us. a lot about Japanese society and you also learn “For example, you notice all these Chinese a lot about globalization in our society in East actors and actresses appearing in summer Asia as well. So I’m offering this Fall a course on In 2016, more than 1.8 million Japanese vis- movies, like ‘Transformers,’ ‘Iron Man 3,’and K-pop and J-pop to be cross-listed with music, ited the Islands, according to the Hawaii Tour- ‘Star Wars: Rogue One.’ Because China is the and again I hope students can realize you can ism Authority. And the numbers of Chinese and world’s biggest movie market, Hollywood is learn so much about Asia through music and Korean tourists is growing rapidly. Chun said putting in top-name Chinese stars to appeal to what you enjoy.” he wants to prepare students to be able to Chinese audiences.” Chun comfortably handles three roles: His- work in an multi-language environment. In his down time, Chun said he has “two tory professor, Asian studies coordinator and “We don’t even have close to the number guilty pleasures. One, I love anime. The other coordinator for all the language programs he of people that can speak to these tourists, and is I am a huge K-pop fan, so I will listen to K-pop works to globalize students. they want to learn authentic Hawaiian culture songs or I will watch anime.” “We need in the words of my colleague, Dr. and meet locals,” he said. “The language fac- And, he added, “I am studying languages Stephanie Wilson: ‘Culturally savvy’ graduates ulty has really given their input and we have all just for fun. Once you realize how to learn it, who know how to work with the cultures of worked together with the international office. that it should be fun and you shouldn’t worry other people, and that’s what I hope to do with We’ve got some really good programs. about grammar, you should be reading things these languages and histories, and also my “You would not believe what is coming up. you enjoy. It’s fun. So I’m learning Korean and colleagues in business, Pub ad, and social sci- The international offices have worked hard to to do it I study K-pop songs from BTS or Twice.” THE HOOT APRIL 2018 5 Literature Readings and Talk Story English Department lines up events to showcase works by students and faculty

By LEO RAMIREZ JR.

Works by student writers were the focus of a “Reading and Talk Story Series” at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu library on March 20. The event was presented by the UHWO English Department to showcase the students’ creative writing abilities. “I’m trying to expose our students to the idea of having literature readings, and the idea of having people that are just like them who write these creative stories,” said Andrew Godefroy, UHWO English professor. A previous “Reading and Talk Story Series” event was held on Feb. 27 and featured works by the English department faculty. The series also has brought George El- liott Clarke, Canada’s Poet Laureate, to cam- PHOTO COURTESY UHWO pus. Other events have included the writings The English Department faculty and students present a “Reading and Talk Story Series” of students in ENG 317—the Pidgin Creative on campus. Writing Workshop class—who also recited their work to the audience. Natalie Szymanski, an assistant professor. Other events planned include an on- “Some of (the events) have the support of the I’m trying to expose campus Writing Symposium, which aims to administration, but some of them are out of “ bring in first-year composition faculty, staff the goodness and the interests of the faculty our students to and even graduate students from UH-Manoa members.” the idea of having to discuss the teaching styles of first-year The English department hopes that the composition. The event will be open to all events, small- and large-scale, will grow in literature readings, students. step with the expansion of UHWO campus. and the idea of having Though most of the events are supported “As a new campus, we haven’t developed by the school, some are put on by members of that infrastructure yet,” said Godefroy. “But I people that are just the English department faculty. see in the next few years that if we continue like them who write “Everything at West Oʻahu is nice and to expand it will also affect how we can work small and local, and grassroots from the academically by bringing in more scholars these creative stories.” ground up. We’re always collaborating among and more people that we can be inspired by — ANDREW GODEFROY ourselves with the English department,” said and learn from and build on.”

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UHWO Students Excelling as VA Interns

PHOTO BY MITCHELL “JACK” MARTINEZ Prof. Craig Oswald, Jamie Smith, Jemorie Teixeira and Kristopher Dung

and has played a key role in UHWO’s partnership with Program helps open doors the VA in developing the internship program in the for Health Care Admin mid1990s. Approximately 150 UHWO students have been through the program. seniors “Many of our departments request students ahead of the semester;” Oswald said, “so there’s a waiting list By GEORGE F. STOWE III of departments that want the UHWO students to work for us.” The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s Health He said it helps to have an on-campus knowledge Care Administration internship program with the Vet- of prospective Health Care Admin students when fill- erans Affairs’ Pacific Island Health Care System is pro- ing the intern vacancies at the PIHCS. viding valuable hands-on work experience to graduat- “Typically, it starts with an email;” he said. “Stu- ing seniors. dents express their interest in having an internship “They are very well thought of,” said Craig Oswald, with the VA. Next, it’s my asking of a resume so we can executive assistant to the PIHCS director and senior both have contact information and an idea of their facility planner at the VA, of UHWO students who have background and experience. Then we talk about the landed internships to help care for members of the area of emphasis for their internship.” military and their families. The intern program is an option within the Cap- Oswald, a 36-year federal employee, also has been stone course offered to seniors. A minimum of 120 lecturer at UHWO for 26 years in Health Care Admin working hours in the workplace of the student’s inter- THE HOOT APRIL 2018 7

est and VAPIHCS needs must be completed. In addition, the student must keep a journal documenting lessons learned, concepts and “ Having the opportunity to work for the policies exhibited to satisfy the classroom component of the internship. VA and serve the veteran community, The internship serves as an alternative to a research project. The internship also can while gaining experience, gives me peace lead to opportunities to different health care of mind knowing that it’s for the right departments such as education, financial, human resources, public relations, risk man- cause.” agement and quality — RHONEL PAGUIRIGAN control As graduation approaches, an in- ternships can be Care Admin students. According to UHWO, the first major step students also have completed projects at The to “become skilled Queen’s Medical Center, Shriners Hospital for health care adminis- Children, Kapiolani Medical Center, HMSA, trators,” said Dr. Kris- Kaiser Permanente, Health Care Association tina Lu, Professor of of Hawaii and the Department of Health. KRISTINA LU Health Care Admin- Teofilo Rellesiva Jr. a 2017 Health Care Ad- istration at UHWO. min graduate, also lauds the program. Lu partnered with Oswald in 2006 to build “I got into health care because they say the Health Care Admin internship program you can always find a job,” said the former Ma- with the VA. “I have to say, the people are re- rine Staff Sergeant and a four-month federal ally supportive here. Not only internally within program support assistant. “I tailored my edu- UHWO,” she said, “but the health care system cation to work for the VA.” in Hawaii because networking is about who Internships convert college courses into you know that enables student internships game-changing contributions, Rellesiva said. and employment opportunities.” “I did the AES data (All Employee Survey) for Most students selected for the internship Dr. Judy Carlson program will take advantage of the opportu- that included 76 nity, said Lu, adding that it gives real-life expo- workgroups. I took sure to an employer. raw numerical data “I also function as a bit of a matchmaker from the survey and PHOTO COURTESY AMY ROHLFS for students to look at what departments we added value to de- Rhonel Paguirigan, a Disaster Preparedness can place them in,” Oswald says. “Like the termine where they major and 18-year Army Reservist, interns gentleman interning for our public affairs offi- stood in those specif- at the VA. cer Amy Rohlfs; he’s an Army reservist, as well ic areas. I then trans- as a high performer.” formed the data to reputation, we probably wouldn’t still do this.” Students view the UHWO-VAPIHCS part- TEOFILO RELLESIVA JR. be more understand- The success of the intern program, he nership as an offer they cannot refuse. able and easier to added, is “entirely due to the motivation of “Having the opportunity to work for the VA read for the workgroups to best strategize an the students, they earned that reward, they’re and serve the veteran community, while gain- action plan to better the work environment.” the ones that do all the hard work.” ing experience, gives me peace of mind know- Rellesiva’s report landed an offer of a per- Lu said that the UHWO Health Care Ad- ing that it’s for the right cause,” said Rhonel manent position. “Dr. Carlson is still present- min Internship program plays an intricate Paguirigan, a Disaster Preparedness major ing it at townhall meetings,” he said. “A month role within the VAPIHCS. UHWO interns bring and an 18-year Army Reservist. before graduation, the offer came, but I took it “high levels of competency and dedication “The VA was priority on my list; because the following Monday after I graduated.” to the workplace” and provide quality care to I really wanted to get into the system,” added Each intern class includes 10 to 14 stu- service members and their families, she said. Paguirigan, who is assigned to the Public Af- dents per semester. Currently, said Oswald, fairs department. “They have a process, it’s there are “10 well-thought-of permanent not a direct hire, but my mindset is that this VA employees now. What I’ve done, the school’s FOR MORE INFO ON THE PROGRAM opportunity won’t come from anywhere else. done or the VA has been secondary. If the stu- I just ran with it.” dents were under-performers or haven’t made Contact Prof. Craig Oswald at Other internships are available to Health a good impression or created a less-than-great [email protected] 8 APRIL 2018 THE HOOT Movie Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

By ASHLEY JOSHUA against the evil named “It.” The movie follows the original novel. It “A Wrinkle In Time” has garnered mixed takes the watcher on an adventure, teach- reviews from multiple sources, ranging from ing them to embrace their faults and prevail 2.5 stars to 3.4 stars. The movie is based on a above all. fantasy novel that many children in elemen- Meg Murry learns to embrace her faults tary school grew up reading. It is a timeless and prevails over the evil to save not only novel that many have come to love. her father and younger brother, but also the The movie is packed with a star-studded world, giving them the chance to fight for cast who help excite the moviegoer. The main what they love most. character is Meg Murry, portrayed by Storm The movie, like the novel, teaches that Reid, who is on a mission with her brother, the power of love gives you the strength to Charles Wallace, friend Calvin O’Keefe with defy all odds and the strength to transport the help and guidance of three beings Mrs. across time and space to find those you love Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Reese most. Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling) It is an amazing movie and I recommend through space and time in search of her fa- it for you and your family to see. The stars ther (Chris Pine), and to save the universe shined 4 out of fives stars toward the future.

TV Series Review: ‘Scandal’ Characters, Plot Make Show a Must-See

By YVONNE KEALOHA INCIONG an African-American father who is upset about the unjust shooting of his unarmed son at the At first glance, “Scandal,” created by Shonda hands of a police officer. He decides to protest Rimes (“Grey’s Anatomy”), seemed like a show by sitting in a lawn chair by his son’s dead body about an affair between the president of the and threatening anyone who comes near with a United States and a member of his staff. The shotgun. show’s promos constantly highlighted “hot Episodes like this seamlessly shift the main and steamy” scenes where President Fitzgerald storyline of “Scandal” with impactful narratives Grant (Tony Goldwyn) and Olivia Pope (Kerry that are deeply personal to the characters and Washington) knock things off a desk in the oval the audience. office and make out. The show is driven by a cast of strong, dy- But the show is much more than what it namic female characters and supported by male seems. characters who are complex and well-rounded. As Washington’s top “fixer,” someone who Olivia Pope & Associates (OPA) is a motley crew handles political scandals, Pope is the first to of lawyers, hackers, ex-spies and ex-politicians be called to deal with a career-threatening situ- each with their own compelling story. ation with the help of her best associates or The masterful writing and brilliant perfor- “gladiators”—Huck (Guillermo Diaz), Quinn (Ka- mances by the cast make the series a must-see, tie Lowes) and Abby (Darby Stanchfield). and can definitely hook you in with shocking “Scandal” is largely about social justice top- cliffhangers. “Scandal” is wrapping up its- sev ics in America, and gives some commentary on enth and final season, but you can catch the se- relevant issues like gun control, sexual harass- ries online at ABC, Netflix and Hulu. ment and the Black Lives Matter movement. A I highly recommend doing so. I give it a 5 out particularly gripping episode centered around of 5. THE HOOT APRIL 2018 9 Food Review: Easy Recipe for a Magical ‘Pizza in a Mug’

By NICHOLAS KEKOA NII

As a foodie, I always look for the best recipes around to make at home. My parents, especially my mother, love to watch the Food Network for recipes, so I am al- ways on a quest to find recipe writers. Scaveng- ing the internet, I discovered Chef Gemma Staf- ford on YouTube in May and a couple months later I fell in love with a recipe. It’s a great recipe for college students, and so simple and quick to make. Who knew you make a “Microwave Pizza in a Mug?” The ingredients: • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder Chef Gemma Stafford’s cooking show can be found on YouTube. Try her other recipes such • 1/16 teaspoon baking soda as Microwaveable Kale Chips, Microwaveable Pancake in a Mug, Marbled Rainbow Cake • ⅛ teaspoon salt and more from her website at biggerbolderbaking.com. • 3 tablespoons milk • 1 tablespoon olive oil Next, sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni and pizza? This microwaveable pizza in a mug took • 1 tablespoon marinara sauce dried herbs. Last, but not least, microwave the me to Italy. Taking a bite of the crust really put • 1 generous tablespoon shredded mozza- pizza for 1 minute and 10 to 20 seconds, or un- me on a gondola. The combined crust and the rella cheese til it rose up and the toppings were bubbling. sauce put my gondola in the river. The taste of • 5 mini pepperonis Gemma’s microwave was 1200W, but mine was the cheese was just the right amount, and made • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil or 1500W and it only took 1 minute and 20 seconds. the whole pizza come together. The taste of oregano will work). At first, I thought there is no way to make a the pepperoni on top with the spices sent the Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda pizza from scratch in the microwave. However, thought of me eating it, at an authentic Italian and salt together in a microwavable mug. Add after two times making this recipe, I amim- pizzeria. in the milk and oil to the mixture. Spoon on the pressed that a completely cooked pizza can be Students will fall in love with Gemma Staf- marinara sauce and spread it around the surface made inside of a microwave. ford’s recipe—and it’s so easy to make and faster of the batter. The only question is, does it taste like a and cheaper than ordering takeout.

quizzes, flashcards and interactive diagrams to ture can be very useful for group projects. You can DE Tech Tip help you study. access these tools from your devices and even download your resources so you can access them offline. This tool wasn’t specifically designed for This month’s tech tip will give you ideas Schooltraq student life, so it can easily be a tool you will use about online study tools that you can use with when transitioning into your career field. your devices. Schooltraq (schooltraq.com) can help you keep track of due dates. This site allows you to We hope this little blip of information can GoConqr create an account and load it with information help you study hard and bring a success close about each of your classes. You can access the to your Spring 2018 semester. If you have ques- GoConqr (goconqr.com) can help you create site online and through your phone. tions about using specific tools or would like to many different study aids including mind maps, request a tutorial, email [email protected]. flashcards, study planners and even quizzes to Additionally, you help you with exams. This site also provides ac- Evernote can find resources cess to crowd sourced resources, which is kind of for other things re- like finding millions of study buddies. Evernote (evernote.com) is a tool for note-tak- lated to distance ing that has been around for a while, but keeps in- learning at: https:// Quizlet novating their design. After creating an account, www.uhwo.hawaii. you can access your notes from all your devices edu/distancelearn- Quizlet (quizlet.com) can help you create and even collaborate with other users. This fea- ing/student/. 10 APRIL 2018 THE HOOT Tanahy Tabbed Master Kumu for Hawaiian-Pacific Studies Program Kapa-maker to share knowledge of plants, dyes, designs

Dalani Tanahy, a noted kapa-maker from Makaha, will serve as the inaugural Master Kumu for the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu’s Hawaiian-Pacific Studies program, which is highlighting exceptional indigenous artists, craftsmen/craftswomen and others rec- ognized for their excellence by bringing them to campus. Tanahy will be affiliated with the Hawaiian- Pacific Studies program during the 2018-2019 academic year, during which time she will share her knowledge by teaching at least one class within the Hawaiian-Pacific Studies program. In the Fall 2018 semester, she will teach a three-credit class, The Arts of Hawaiian Kapa (HPST 498B). Students will learn about the PHOTOS COURTESY UHWO plants involved, make the tools, make dyes, Kapa-maker Dalani Tanahy will serve as Master Kumu for UHWO’s Hawaiian-Pacific will learn about designs, and will make several Studies program. pieces of their own kapa. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. and other modern settings. Master Kumu are indigenous scholars, Her work has been exhibited at the British trained most often in traditional schools of Museum in London, the Smithsonian Institu- learning—kumu hula, master craftsmen/crafts- tion’s National Museum of the American Indian, women (such as kapa makers, weavers/mat- and the Bishop Museum. In 2015, Tanahy was makers, carvers) and orators. Acknowledged as one of a dozen Native Hawaiian artists who masters in their area of indigenous expertise, were selected for the first Native Hawaiian Fel- they are sometimes seen as the equivalent to lowships by the Native Arts and Culture Foun- Western PhD holders within the context of tra- dation. ditional Oceanic cultures. The Master Kumu program is hoped to Tanahy is an expert in kapa-making, or the broaden the education experience of Hawaiian- making of bark cloth, and is the proprietor of Pacific Studies students and UHWO’s students, Kapa Hawaii LLC. She has taught children and and it will help the Hawaiian-Pacific Studies adults about kapa in Hawaiʻi’s schools for over program access more traditional knowledge in 20 years, imparting some of the knowledge she our Hawaiian and Pacific Islands communities gained from hours studying kapa collections by involving acknowledged master kumu. in museums in Hawaii and elsewhere. She has This article is being reprinted with permis- produced kapa clothing for hula halau and has sion of the UH West Oʻahu Communications De- expanded traditional kapa designs into hotels partment. Kapa made by Dalani Tanahy

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CAMPUS Compiled by VOICES GEORGE F. STOWE III

With summer only weeks away, sandals, swim trunks and sounds will be the order of the day. If they had their say, students were asked: What musical acts would you like “to see on campus?

MICHAEL COVENTRY SOOL ABDIRAHMAN NIKLAS TAMURA JUNIOR, HISTORY SENIOR, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SENIOR, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HEALTH CARE Landon McNamara, he is a Symphony Orchestra, I would like to see The “cool person. He puts out some and“ not a band. A symphony “Spinners or Michael Jackson; really great songs that have orchestra because classical Michael Jackson, because I think meaning and that relates to real- music is the best.” he’s still alive.” world events.”

ROSALIE HOBBS IGGY JENKINS ANTHONY AMOS FRESHMAN, POLITICAL SCIENCE / JUNIOR, ENGLISH FRESHMAN, SOCIOLOGY/ PSYCHOLOGY POLITICAL SCIENCE I would love to see Will Todrick Hall, I would love to “Wood and the Tapeworms. I If I could have anyone, it “see Todrick Hall! He embodies think that they would really “would definitely be Kendrick everything political and bring something new and Lamar! I’ve always loved his contemporary, but presents it in exciting to the campus with their dynamic lyrics. That’s what I a viewer-friendly way.” trapeze artist and their amazing grew up on and that’s what stage performances.” Kendrick Lamar delivers.” TIP OFF! Intramural sports such as basketball are a mainstay of student life on the UH West Oʻahu campus. PHOTOS BY JENO TOLENTINO