VISIT US ONLINE AT www.kaleo.org THE VOICE KALEEOO Serving the students of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa since 1922 THURSDAY to SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 to 30, 2009 www.kaleo.org Volume 104 Issue 15 AVVOIDINGOIDING THETHE FFRESHMANRESHMAN 1155 PPAGEAGE 2 BBLACKLACK MMARKARK FFOROR BBROWNROWN PPAGEAGE 9 MMEALEAL PPLANLAN MMYSTERIESYSTERIES PPAGEAGE 1144 WWAHINEAHINE IINVITATIONALNVITATIONAL PPAGEAGE 2200 JOEL KUTAKA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI K CO-EDITOR JUNGHEE LEE A CO-EDITOR KENDRA JONES L Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 EO [email protected] CO-EDITOR MARY RENEE REUTER NEWS 2 A SMALL WORLD Campus Beat Campus Center renovations Compiled by Michelle White Staff Reporter moving forward THURSDAY, JULY 23 A student heard a car alarm going off in the Zone 20 park- ing structure, then noticed that a man was stealing things from a car. The suspect ran down the stairs as the witness called Campus Security. The suspect had broken a window and tore out the dash to steal the car stereo. FRIDAY, AUG. 7 A man standing on Dole Street walked into the side of a car as it drove by. The driver stopped, but the pedestrian wandered away. The driver fi led a report, just in case the pedestrian was headed to the law school to fi nd a personal injury lawyer. SATURDAY, AUG. 8 While patrolling near Wist Hall at 1 a.m., a Campus Security offi cer saw a man pushing a bi- cycle. The offi cer then noticed that there were two other bikes where the suspect was headed. The man said he was watching the bicycles for some guys he COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT MĀNOA CAMPUS CENTER had met on the bus. The man was given a trespass warning The construction of a two-story, 55,000-square-foot recreaton center is planned to begin next semester. and arrested by HPD for an rooms and removal of the bleach- KTUH. Yap said part of the rea- the two-story, 55,000-square-foot outstanding warrant. Mark Brislin Editor-in-Chief ers on the second floor, according soning behind this was to bring recreation center. to Sarah Yap, director of student the different media types “under UH student Sonny Ton is Construction workers at The University of Hawai‘i union and campus life services. the same roof.” the former president and current Hamilton Library reported at Mānoa Campus Center reno- Yap said the second phase of The Ka Leo building and member of the Campus Center that someone had broken vation and expansion project is the renovation has been divided Building 31-C next to it will be Board (CCB), an organization into their work area over- set to enter a $42 million second into “phase 2A” and “phase 2B.” preserved, and more glass win- that Yap called “the drivers of the Phase 2A is scheduled to begin dows will be added to Hemenway project.” Ton said that initially night. A gang box (a big phase of the $44 million three- part renovation plan that includes at the end of this semester and as part of phase 2B, said Yap. the CCB wanted to knock down metal tool chest) lock was the construction of a new recre- is projected to cost $1.7 million. The other four buildings in the all the buildings in the engineer- cut and the tools inside ation center later this semester. This renovation will include relo- “engineering quad” – the cluster ing quad, but the State Historic Phase one of the project was cating the Board of Publications of six buildings near the Campus Preservation Division (SHPD) completed last fall, costing about to Hemenway Hall, which is cur- Center steps and the bookstore – See CampusBeat, page 3 rently used for meetings, dental besides Ka Leo and Building 31-C $1.4 million. It included the reno- See Campus Center, page 6 vation of the Campus Center rest- and retail services and home to will be removed to make room for [email protected] Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 3 Putting alcohol moderation on the MAP Campus Beat from page 2 Davin Aoyagi to aid in low-risk drinking, such as Contributing Reporter a blood alcohol content chart, as well as instructions on what to do were taken. Thieves scored a The Mānoa Alcohol Project has in the event of alcohol poisoning. DeWalt metal-cutting saw, a worked with the University of Hawai‘i MAP wants to deliver “the hammer drill and other items at Mānoa’s Graphic Design program presenting of accurate norms about to create stylish yet practical planners drinking at UHM to reduce harmful worth over $1400. If you free of charge to UHM students. consequences of over-consumption.” happen to see anyone walk- This collaborative effort on cam- Some of the risks of binge ing around campus with these pus leads an innovative approach drinking include unintentional items, please inquire about toward spreading education about and intentional injuries, sexual the sale price. the prevention of alcohol abuse. dysfunction, unintended pregnan- Pedro Haro, MAP campaign cies, high blood pressure and liver coordinator, hopes “that students damage. The National Institute of A student returned to where can use it to help get more orga- Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism also she parked her bike at the Shi- nized and ‘MAP’ out their days states that a quarter of students dler College of Business and and their futures, as well as learn report having academic problems found the spot almost empty. something new about ... how much due to alcohol. Thieves left a small piece and how often other students drink, of the lock that had been and if they choose to drink, some For students interesting in ways to stay safe while drinking.” helping on MAP, information can intended to secure the blue The planner, whose theme is be found at manoaalcoholproject. 2007 NEXT bicycle. It had a “Create, Pursue, and Replenish,” com. Other ways to help are to surf rack and a bell. contains elements of the Native share advice on how to safely con- JOEL KUTAKA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI Hawaiian lunar calendar and helps sume alcohol, or to volunteer for The Mānoa Alcohol Project hopes their free student planners will be a practical resource for students plan for school and a the MAP blog. Those interested can See CampusBeat, page 4 both academic and personal use. healthy life. It also comes with tools e-mail [email protected]. Open an account and start managing your money on your own terms. Designed exclusively declare your for 18-29 year olds! 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Suspects were able to escape but will surely be back to attempt more thefts. MONDAY, AUG. 10 A vending machine was robbed. The lock was cut and some food items and money were taken. TUESDAY, AUG. 11 Campus Security offi cers detained a man who was suspected of shoplifting numerous times from the UH Bookstore. He was found sleeping in the Campus Center computer lounge. The JOEL KUTAKA /KA LEO O HAWAIʻI suspect was given a trespass Local dietitian Nicole Kerr recommends eating fast food no more than once a week; the lack of valuable nutrients and elevated fat, sodium and sugar content make it a less-than-ideal option. warning and arrested for theft by HPD. Kendra Jones smoking as the nation’s lead- “One issue is that insurers, “They felt like they didn’t have Stealing from the bookstore News Co-Editor ing cause of preventable deaths, and therefore health care provid- any resources when they identi- can result in arrest and expul- and in 2005, more than half of ers, are treating obesity once it fied a child that was either over- Many new college students face the adults in Hawai‘i were over- is a problem, as opposed to pre- weight or obese.” sion from school.