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Kapena Concert Music by Kapena Bounced Off the Walls of the Building Surrounding the Campus Mall in KCC's Outdoor Concert on November 4 The Student Journal of Kapi 'olani Community College http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/news/kapio Vol. 34 No. 10 November 14,2000 ------------------------------------------------------------ Inside Kapena Concert Music by Kapena bounced off the walls of the building surrounding the campus mall in KCC's outdoor concert on November 4. The concert began at 6 p.m. The stage was built with the performers' backs to the stained glass wall of the cafeteria. Faculty and students alike came out and enjoyed themselves, a few could be seen dancing near the Speak Out! page 2 stage. In the middle of the concert, rain began to pour so the concert was moved into the cafeteria where the entertainment continued. Kapena was also joined by the musical talents of with music by Picante (Hispanic salsa music) and Reign (contemporary acapella). The series of music concerts con­ tinued on Monday, Nov. 6, with the UH Manoa Chamber Music Ensem­ Kapena played popular contemporary Hawaiian music on Saturday night at the free concert on the KCC campus. ble and the UH Jazz band. -Photo by Joe Tomita. Island Flavors, page 3 Trolley Open for Service C~lebration of ,_ -- the Arts Inspires Evening Audience New ramps on campus, page 4 (Above) The trolley and and its driver taking off on the new route. -Photo by Joe Tomita. · Joe Tomita person who is a cultural specialist Photo Editor or historian who will present all the information on a guided tour. The Trolley Project will provide Interpret Hawaii was called on direct convenient transportation again in service to the community. along the commercial corridor that Interpret Hawaii a part of the Hos­ runs through Waikiki, Kapahulu, pitality program here on campus, and Kaimuki. The Trolley will also has successfully negotiated a con­ be a key component to stimulating tract with the Greater East Honolulu the economy by familiarizing local Community Alliance, or GEHCA. people and visitors to these areas. Diana Franks discusses her story, "I Had to Learn the Hard Way," at the read­ GEHCA is a volunteer-based The Trolley is brought to you Night clubs, page 5 ing that celebrated the publication of the BOSP's various literary magazines organization consisting of business by GEHCA, The city and County and contests. people~ elected officials, and con­ of Honolulu, Mayor Jeremy Harris, cerned citizens from Waikiki, Kap­ and Councilmember Duke Bainum. ahulu, Palolo, and Kaimuki. An For additional information on the Students were invited to speak informational flier about GEHCA trolley you can contact any one by Kapi 'o Staff to an audience of some 50 fellow states "we believe that you are the of the GEHCA community repre­ Most of them never thought that students, family and faculty to talk expert of what our communities sentatives. For Kaimuki call Ginny about their writings. The event was want and need to thrive." Meade at 737-4125, for Kapahulu their words would have such power and popularity. But on the evening of held in the Ohia Building, Room The contract for Interpret Hawaii call Dennis Iwanaga at 732-6473, Thursday, November 8, at 6:30p.m. 118. Some student writers gave brief consists of two main parts that will and for Waikiki call Karen Ah Mai student writers, artists and photog­ readings from their published pieces, help build the Waikiki-Kapahulu­ at 732-7321. raphers from the Board of Student which included essays, poems, and Kaimuki Circulator Trolley Project. Trolleys are also equipped with fiction. First Interpret Hawaii will create wheelchair lifts for the handi­ Publications publications Spectrum, A computer slide show presented the curriculum and training proto­ capped. Ka Nani, Diamond Journal and Evil Ballots , page 7 some of the artwork and photo­ cols for the docents of the trolleys. (See page 3 for trolley schedule Horizons, and the winners of the Ghost Story Contest, were high­ graphs that illustrated the publica­ Then it will create two walking tours and stops.) lighted for their efforts with a read­ tions, and refreshments were served along the trolley's route. If you are to all in attendance. wondering what a docent is, it's a ing. .Kc.ap.'~.·'"o-------------------·C;.o~m;m;.;.;e;.;n;ta;r,J.y__________ ~~~mmm~ ..• ~~ ~~;:'!~1~~. 2(JOO Sp~ Who Would You Have Wanted To Be President Of The United States? Ciera Hayes: Romeo, From Lemel Lomboy: Jeniffer Lopez. Matt Nakashima: "ME!" Liz Concepcion: Colin Powell. Jessica Morris: Lucy Liu. I Romeo and Juliet. Everything and More Column ''Jake'' Coming to KCC ... Or The Perks of Working for Kap'io Got Something to sodeTwo." return to work the next day. "You do Temurera Morrison (or Tern as I what needs to be done in order to Say? call him) is in town to represent see a project through." He's prom­ Drop off your Letter to the New Zealand and serve as a juror for ised to share more tales about acting, Editor, cartoon, essay or story the Hawaii International Film Festi­ directing and his upcoming projects at Lama 119, or email us at val. Morrison is quite a film enthu­ like the "Crooked Earth" and a doc­ kapio@ leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu. siast and discussed the process at umentary on Maori ghost stories. We welcome essays or sto­ length. He recanted one anecdote Stay tuned sports fans for exact dates ries, etc. They may be edited about having to buy dinner for all and time of his visit to KCC! for length or style. the extras in order to entice them to •. ,, Eat your hearts out! ·· ·· . "Jake" shows he's a really loveable guy, unlike his character in "Once Were War­ I riors." Lucky Lorraine enjoys one of the many perks of being a Kapi 'o columnist as she "hangs out" with actor Temurera Morrison. -Photos by Phillip Spald­ ing. Clarification ... by Lorraine Fabro him jump up on stage at Gordon Oversimplifying a Biersch, grab an electric guitar and You know Temurera Morrison as rip through a rendition of Santana the notorious wife beater "Jake" that had the crowd cheering. Complex Issue from the acclaimed movie "Once He whipped the women into a by Lorraine Fabro wrong, I contacted members of both were Warriors" fame. What you frenzy with an encore song that Editorial Assistant the Jewish and Muslim communi­ didn't know is that this Mighty had the crowd swaying and singing. ties to check the accuracy of the Maori actor is corning here. Yes here When asked if he was married he It was incorrectly reported that report. Both parties urged me not to KCC to see you. testified that he was "too young." a Muslim shrine was destroyed by to believe everything I read. Clearly, He has resurrected his infamous This multitalented performer has Jewish settlers and Israeli guards it was negligent of me to over­ character "Jake the Mus" (as in quite a speckled past, as a radio OJ, when in fact Joseph's tomb is a simplify this conflict. The division muscle) for the sequel, "What TV researcher and reported, advi­ Jewish place of reverence. It was the between these Biblical half-brothers Becomes of the Broken Hearted," sor on the academy award-winning Palestinian guards who were there to was forged nearly 3,000 years ago. due out this year. movie "The Piano," and, if that's not protect the tomb that lead a mob of Any effort to pinpoint one event You can imagine my jitters when enough, he is considered the New marauding Muslims in the destruc­ as the cause of the unrest is woe­ I approached this foreboding figure. Zealand equivalent of Jerry Clooney tion of the holy site. fully inaccurate. The editorial was "Mmmmm, Mr. Morrison," I said. in a TV soap opera titled "Shortland Time reports the following, "On supposed to highlight the wrongs He swung around enthusiastically, Street." October 7, a Palestinian mob demol­ committed in God's name and the "Yes Love" For the uninitiated you can ished Joseph's Tomb, a Jewish holy partie's inability to adhere to a pro­ "I'm from KCC ..." and then acquaint yourself with his work by place within the West bank, after gressive and lasting peace process. I don't remember what gibberish renting a few of the following films: besieged Israeli troops withdrew The article was not so much about spewed forth but the next thing "Broken English," "Barbed Wire," from the site with assurances that who did what to who, as it was about I knew we were taking pictures, "Six Days, Seven Nights," "Speed Arafat's gendarmes would protect it. two peoples so polarized by their laughing and making arrangements 2," ''The Island of Dr. Moreau." In retaliation, the Jews in Tiberias nationalism and religion that they for a visit to our school. and the made for TV version of vandalized an ancient mosque." would choose to die as enemies than Morrison's more than just brawn, "Moby Dick." He will also appear In a good faith effort to right a to live in peace as brothers. he's got brains and talent too. I saw in the upcoming "Star Wars: Epi- 2 Kapi"o . Campus News November 14, 2()()() l,sland Flavors Benefit Raises New Trolley Routes Waikiki Bound Funds and Consciousness Koko Head and Waialae (Liliuokalani School) 1Oth and Waialae Center took home cooking, island 6th & Waialae (McDonald's) style to new heights with "Yaki" 3rd & Waialae (St. Louis- Chaminade)- new (grilled) Com on the Cob basted 2nd & Waialae - to be moved to 3rd Kaimuki High School (across Market City, Lower Level) with a soy glaze, butter, and wasabi Kapahulu & Olu (Genki Sushi) oil; and Okinawan-Style Pig's Feet Kapahulu & Winam (Helen's Chop Suey) Soup flavored with fresh ginger and Kapahulu & Date water chestnuts, kai choy greens, Kapahulu & Kanaina (across Harpo's) daikon, dried opae (shrimp), and Kapahulu & Kuhio - new blanched peanuts.
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