Bus Riders Lose Key Uhwo Route

THE HOOT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I – WEST O‘AHU OCTOBER 2017 BUS RIDERS LOSE KEY UHWO ROUTE

PLUS: ASUHWO Updates · Tips for Freshmen University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu THE HOOT Student Newspaper Editor’s Note 91-1001 Farrington Hwy · Kapolei, HI 96707 hen most peo- a day, six days a week. It may have taken many ple think about strikes and lives to lower it to that work schedule. Editor-in-Chief Austin Wandasan W Hawaiʻi’s sugar plantation Let’s not forget the Big Five—the people Layout Editor Analyn Delos Santos era they picture multicul- who overthrew a kingdom, the people who our turalism, lessons of hard schools are named after and the people who still Staff Writers Giovanni Aczon work and an age of indus- own the land. Daniel Coronado try. Throw in the Big Five Let’s not forget that these people were capi- Tancy Chee AUSTIN WANDASAN and some pidgin and you talists from the Mainland who saw Hawaii as an Lauren Galiza EDITOR-IN-CHIEF get the most basic educa- opportunity for profit. Do you really think these Coral Garcia tion on this time period. people cared about anything other than money? Rosalie Hobbs Kurtis Macadamia This appears to be one reason for the rampant Let’s not forget that at one point they formed Kinji Martin romanticization of the Islands’ role as a sugar an oligarchy that controlled every single aspect of Leo Ramirez Jr. plantation hub. It also indicates just how unin- life in Hawaii. They controlled utilities, education, Ariana Savea formed most of Hawaiʻi’s people are on this topic. land, government, water and much more, influ- George F. Stowe III The plantation life was violent, racist and encing all of it for profit. Jeno Tolentino unforgiving. If Hawaiʻi knew the whole story, we Once king sugar had fallen, the Big Five turned Adriene Unpingco wouldn’t be looking back at those days through to tourism and land development. These are un- Jesica Yee rose-tinted glasses. sustainable industries that have led cost-of-living Some lunas literally whipped workers, not to skyrocket. Staff Cartoonist Cherrie Mae Balao only to work harder, but to vote for their politi- Seeing the romanticization of the sugar plan- cal candidate. Early unions striking for fair wages tations in architecture, murals and education Staff Photographer Matt Hirata faced armed strikebreakers and policemen who goes to show how much they still control. Just had no problem firing on them. look at our campus’ library—that’s the smoke- Faculty Adviser David Putnam Racism was used as a tool to divide the mul- stack and design of a sugar mill. Student Life Coordinator Rouel Velasco ticultural workforce into a caste. Encouraged by I’m not saying we should erase this history the lunas, racism prevented groups from forming and take it down like the Confederate flag. All I ask a larger strike force. is that we know the real story and that our archi- COVER PHOTO BY JENO TOLENTINO Workers were expected to labor for 10 hours tects be original for once.

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What’s Wrong With Ah Little Color? Food

“We do have an arts committee that’s being formed up by our chancellor,” Moniz said. “I envi- By GEORGE F. STOWE III sion the emergence of a possible arts district, espe- cially … with Creative Media having its own building.” Who would have thought “haze-gray and un- hen the phrase “haze-gray and under- derway” could accurately describe and correctly W way” is being reluctantly voiced and portray the campus’ lack of a more colorful display? matter-of-factly conveyed, it is generally aboard a “Yes; we do need more murals. It’s not just seafaring Naval vessel. Straight underway goes the about the love for art, it’s about the love the artist big haze-gray toward watery horizons unknown, just feels inside,” said freshman general education only a handful privy to the charted course, elsewise major Aurelia Hart of the Big Island. their cover would be blown. Is there a propensity to harbor a nebulous char- Similarly, the University of Hawai‘i – West ter, in support of the absence of color? “We do have O‘ahu’s course has been charted by committee ad- some public art,” Moniz said. “One piece, that’s vising—spawned by artistic scrutiny—to advance on our campus, it’s our beacon. Unfortunately, it the campus towards a more opulent horizon. doesn’t light up right now. But soon it will. This is “Because of the the kind of thing that I could bring forth to the com- construction that mittee, and the artist, the repairing of the beacon we’ve had on our lights.” campus and the From one academic building to another, the amount that we’ve cinder blocks hue is undisturbed. Some believe the spent on building application of color, borders the line of absurd. this relatively new “It’s already OK,” says Robert Hetzel, an ac- campus, I believe counting major. “The campus looks brand new, that we’re due for very neat and orderly. I’m impressed by the sharp- another piece of ness of the lines and corners. I feel sculptures, mu- JEFFREY A.S. MONIZ public art work,” rals and paintings would make it look messy and VICE CHANCELLOR FOR said Vice Chancellor ACADEMIC AFFAIRS for Academic Affairs SEE OP-ED ON PAGE 9 Jeffrey A.S. Moniz. With architectural projects and social programs becoming mainstays, they say, success will George F. Stowe III is a senior at UHWO and be had by those forthcoming and the many cur- is majoring in Creative Media. A native of Los rently underway. Angeles, he has lived in Hawaii for 10 months.

What Did You Do Over the Summer?

By JESICA YEE By CHERRIE MAE BALAO 4 OCTOBER 2017 THE HOOT Fresh in the Making

Tips and advice to help first-year students settle in at UHWO

By CORALANN GARCIA

Every year, each new crop of freshmen face the same struggles in adapting to campus life. First-year students at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu are no different. Experienced voices advise them to take care of both mind and body as well as seek new friends with mutual inter- ests. Aloha Espinosa, a junior and Education major, and Allyson Gilles, a Psychology professor, shared some tips to help freshmen adjust: PHOTO BY JENO TOLENTINO

How can incoming freshman find a more comfortable if you have a buddy or some- balance between their education and one you can meet and kind of go through the personal life? experience with. So I think that enrolling in Aloha Espinosa: “Prioritize and sacrifice. sports or clubs or whatever it might be, even Sometimes you have to give up a night out to just setting up times to meet with people in write a paper but in the end all your assign- class or talk about your work, that will draw ments will be done and you’ll be free to do freshman to the campus and most importantly whatever you want.” make them want to come to the campus and Allyson Gilles: “I think it’s very helpful to help balance out those moments when school have friends who are going through a similar may be stressful.” ALOHA ESPINOSA experience in school, as well as make friends in JUNIOR the classroom. That way you’re getting that social contact and that person can then become If you could suggest any other advice to a very supportive contact for your school envi- the freshman class of 2021 what would ronment. So balancing it, I think the priority has it be? to be set, schedules need to be made and then Espinosa: “Make the most out of your col- the personal might have to delicately be fit in.” lege years. Pursue your purpose, not your pas- sion. Take this time to explore and take chances without fear of the future.” How important is it for freshmen to Gilles: “Well, you’re gonna stumble, you’re reach out to others and get involved by gonna fall or you’re gonna fail. And with those joining clubs or other organizations? experiences you should learn from them, to Espinosa: “You get what you put in. If you learn what can be done differently. Also, be very come to school just to go to class, you’ll only kind to yourself during those processes where learn from that. If you join clubs and organiza- you’re failing or struggling and be actually very ALLYSON GILLES tions, you broaden your network mindset, not patient with learning and school because it’s a PSYCHOLOGY just at this campus but also when you graduate process that is continuant, ongoing and every PROFESSOR and enter into the real world. A degree can help little step forward is a step toward the goal. So you get a job, but your network and diversity I think my take home message is, it’s not the will help you succeed at that job.” outcome of an A that matters, it’s that you keep Gilles: “When freshmen come to any cam- trying. And that’s the key for school or for any- pus, including West O‘ahu, they may not know thing really.” a single soul. And a new environment is always THE HOOT OCTOBER 2017 5 Gould Takes Reins as ASUHWO President

Full plate of campus Swear-In Ceremony for students to meet new The resolution is intended to show Native ASUHWO representatives once the Special Elec- Hawaiian students on campus that ASUHWO issues welcome student tion results are in. “holds true to their mission statements and leaders supports (Native Hawaiian people) and ac- knowledges the past and current oppression By ADRIENE UNPINGCO they feel, like not being able to celebrate their A collaborative independence day or being force to support Kelley Lehua Gould was elected president “ that of the ones who took their independence.” of the Associated Students of the University of effort between Espinosa acknowledged that the resolution Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu General Election in April, administration, may be considered controversial because it is succeeding Isaiah centered on Native Hawaiian culture, despite Baclaan and will the student body the multiple indigenous cultures on campus serve as president and in the community. However, she said the for the 6th Senate and our student resolution “will be a signifier for all indigenous of Kapolei. government—that cultures to show them that itʻs all indigenous Gould says her cultures we care about and support.” goals as ASUHWO would be the ultimate Espinosa is also prepared for reactions from president are simi- veterans. “Considering (veterans’) significant lar to the goals she accomplishment.” relationship with the country,” she said, “we had as a tutor in do anticipate to gather their input and address the Noʻeau Cen- -KELLEY GOULD that this is not to be against what they have KELLEY GOULD ter: “To promote served for but rather an acknowledgement of transformational the unjust and unfair history Hawaiʻi has so that change within our university, to work toward FUNDING FOR LIBRARY SCANNER the native people can receive the acknowledge- encouraging and bettering our UHWO student The UHWO library has presented a fund- ment and support that their culture is impor- body and to work, not as a superior to my peers, ing request to ASUHWO for an upward-facing, tant.” but as a friend who will listen to the concerns of Knowledge Imaging Center (KIC) scanner. This other students, relay the message to my team scanner will eliminate the need to press down members, and work together to form solutions.” book spines to minimize dark shadows on cop- IN OTHER ASUHWO NEWS: However, Gould places greater importance ies, making the process of digitizing books and on more than her personal goals. “I hope to ac- documents easier for students. The Technology • Gould has met with campus authorities complish building trusting relationships with Fee Committee has been asked to provide full regarding student-raised concerns about our student body and administration in order or partial funding of $9,000 for the purchase non-transferrable credits and the removal of to solve and change those problems and poli- of the scanner, service plan and software. Stu- Native Hawaiian plants from the UHWO Stu- cies as the need arises,” she said. “A collabora- dents currently pay a mandatory technology dent Organic Garden. Information for both of tive effort between administration, the student fee of $8 during the fall and spring semesters. these issues will be posted on the ASUHWO body and our student government—that would A proposed alternative to funding through website and social media platforms. be the ultimate accomplishment.” the technology fee is to have students pay to Gould is joined by newly appointed Ex- use the scanner in a way similar to paying for • Oda has updated the ASUHWO website with ecutive Board members Vice President Moana copy cards to use the library printers. ASUHWO meeting dates and times and pictures of the Toomalatai, Secretary Jayce Oda and Treasurer will revisit the request for further discussion. current Senate. Adryanna DeAngelo. The Senate has agreed to focus on several • Public Administration Division Sen. Keao issues, including new programs of study; course LĀ KŪʻOKOʻA RESOLUTION Chun will serve a year-long term on the availability and scheduling; facilities on cam- Caucus Ambassador Christielove Espinosa UHWO Arts Committee, created to assess and pus, awareness of international programs be- is authoring a resolution for Lā Kūʻokoʻa— manage the artwork around campus. ing offered; removing limitations on graduation Hawaiiʻs Independence Day. The resolution will ceremonies; a job and career center; and the E “support the lowering of the American flag” to • SB18-01 (The “Pizza Bill”) was passed, allow- Ala Pono Program. fly the Hawaiian flag on its own on Nov. 28. ing the purchase of pizza to promote the Fall Special elections for Fall 2017 will be held “The UH System currently recognizes and 2017 Special Elections. from Oct, 3-6 to fill the positions of Freshman observes Independence Day and Statehood Class Senator, Junior Class Senator, Business Day, both of which cause hurtfulness and re- Administration Senator and Humanities Sena- minders of significant historical events of For more information on ASUHO, visit tor. Hawaiʻi and how it has affected the native peo- asuhwo.com. There will be a Town Hall Meeting and ple,” Espinosa said. 6 OCTOBER 2017 THE HOOT UHWO Hosts Students from Japan Bunka Gakuen University visit highlights benefits of study-abroad programs By ADRIENE UNPINGCO

Ten students from Bunka Gakuen University in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan were hosted by the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu on Sept. 11- 17. Visiting students and UHWO students had PHOTO COURTESY UHWO the opportunity to practice speaking a foreign Students from Bunka Gakuen University make ti leaf lei for their graduation ceremony. language and participate in cross-cultural inter- actions. programs for the past two years. He said these by meeting UHWO students. They cry because Students at Bunka Gakuen University, a programs help to broaden his studies and pre- it is bittersweet—bitter because they have to historically all-female college, generally study pare for a career abroad. say goodbye, but sweet because they had the fashion. But at UHWO, the Office of Internation- “I get real-life experience with (international chance to make such emotional connections, al Relations and Programs through its Interna- visitors) and can use this to enhance my confi- and also the chance to meet in the future.” tional Student Club (ISC), provides an oppor- dence with Japanese Wolfram can attest to making memora- tunity for them to hone their English-speaking customers,” Wolfram ble friendships: “We make each other happy. skills through study abroad programs. said. “I also want to Theyʻre happy to see me, and I love making Nayumi Miura, a Fashion Creation major at be part of the Japan them smile.” Bunka Gakuen University, said she signed up Exchange and Teach- for the program because she “wanted to go to ing (JET) program, Hawaiʻi and speak English well.” which involves teach- Even just having During their week-long stay, the students ing English in Japan. “ resided in the dormitories at the neighboring So this is something coffee with Hawaiʻi Tokai International College. They at- that I can put on my tended intensive English classes in the morn- HENRY WOLFRAM resume.” international students ings and cultural workshops focused on Native Chun praised the is a great time Hawaiian culture in the late afternoons. In the programs for its ben- evenings, the students interacted with the In- efits to international to practice one’s ternational Student Club at UHWO and took students. “Students in other parts of the world part in such activities as a trip to Ka Makana like Japan, Korea or China must learn English. language skills. Aliʻi, karaoke night and surfing at White Plains They learn it since middle school, and it is im- Beach. possible to get into the best universities unless -DR. JAYSON CHUN Dr. Jayson Chun, UHWO associate professor they can pass a grueling English examination of history, encourages students to get involved that many of us native speakers will fail,” he For students who are interested in working in international programs. said, “Thatʻs why they come here—to practice with international students or working abroad, “First of all, employers want people with speaking and listening, and that is why they Chun suggests volunteering with ISC, taking a cross-cultural skills, namely the ability to work truly want to meet UHWO students.” language class, obtaining the Asian Studies Cer- with people from different cultures. Interacting The benefits of study abroad programs go tificate and studying abroad. “It can be scary with international students will teach this valu- beyond education and career preparation. to leave Hawaiʻi, but I guarantee, once you go able skill,” Chun said. “Even just having coffee “International students come here wanting abroad, youʻll be hooked and want to go back.” with international students is a great time to to make American friends and practice their Chikako Kageyama, a Bunka Gakuen Uni- practice oneʻs language skills.” English, and really appreciate meeting local stu- versity student in International Fashion Culture, Henry Wolfram, who is majoring in history dents! You can make intense friendships,” Chun knows that feeling all too well. “English class, with the Asian Studies Certificate, has partici- said. “I have seen international students break going to the beach was fun—all of it was fun,” pated as a volunteer in short-term international down in tears, as that’s how touched they were she said, “I canʻt wait to come back to Hawaiʻi.” THE HOOT OCTOBER 2017 7

COVER STORY Bus Riders Lose Route to UHWO

TheBus discontinues key stop on campus ‘due to low ridership’

TheBus stop along the entryway to the UHWO campus PHOTO BY JENO TOLENTINO By ARIANA SAVEA

University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu students hu Transit Center or Kapolei Transit Center For more information regarding the route said goodbye to TheBus route 416 on Aug. 20. A depending on which way the bus is headed. change, contact the DTS Public Transit sign posted at the campus bus stop stated that Route 99 would take a rider to Waipahu or the Division at (808) 768-8369. “UH West Oahu service will be discontinued Kapolei Transit center, depending on direc- due to low ridership.” tion, and is only in service from 5-7:30 a.m. as However, with 3,084 students currently en- and the on-time percentage for eastbound well as 4-6 p.m. rolled at UHWO, the decision by City and Coun- trips averaged 54 percent.” UHWO students can purchase a U-Pass, a ty of Honolulu Department of Transportation Route 416 is commonly known as the discounted bus pass for college students, from Services (DTS) to discontinue the service could “Kapolei Circulator” as it only services stops July 20-Sept. 29 for $225 cash. The U-Pass is prove challenging for many student bus riders. throughout Kapolei, including the Kroc Cen- valid from Aug. 1 through Jan. 15, 2018. Ac- Route 416, established on Dec. 4, 2016, was ter, Wet N Wild and the Kapolei Transit Center, cording to Jane Clark of Student Services, at “implemented on a nine-month demonstra- making it a popular mode of transportation for least 66 students purchased the U-Pass. The tion basis and evaluated after six months to students of UHWO who also work and live in bus pass flyer reads, “all sales are final and determine continuance,” according to the DTS. the Kapolei area. there are no refunds.” However, within the nine-month period from Currently, route 416 stops at the Kroc Cen- Another option for UHWO students to get Dec. 4, 2016 to Aug. 20, UHWO students were ter and then turns back around to go into Ka- around Kapolei would be the Pueo Express. on breaks—including summer, spring recess polei, rather than heading to UHWO and turn- But with only three seven-passenger vans, and various holidays—for an estimated 105 ing around from there. wait time varies in response to rider influx. Of- class days. TheBus routes 40 and 99 are the remain- ten the UHWO turnabout is filled with students According to the DTS, “the UHWO segment ing options for bus riders boarding at UHWO. at 2 p.m. who are awaiting the Pueo Express. from Kroc Center added approximately 10 Route 40 services Makaha to Honolulu, and the minutes and a total of four miles to the route, next stop on this bus would be either Waipa- 8 OCTOBER 2017 THE HOOT TV Series Review: Being Mary Jane (2016)

By JESICA YEE This series has family values, a slice of life, drama and romance. Mary Jane Paul, played by Gabrielle Union, The protagonist, Mary Jane, is a 21st centu- is the dictionary definition of “beautifully ry woman who fascinates the audience with her flawed.” luxurious life with the wants and needs of any She’s classy, intelligent, sexy, black and in a woman. She already has the house, an expen- high-power career in news broadcasting. She’s sive car and more money than she can spend. the one her family and friends turn to for help. All she doesn’t have is a marriage with children. She’s also 30 and can’t seem to be able to MJ offers a new perspective to single wom- keep a man, though how she’s feeling didn’t anhood and the expectations placed on unmar- stop her from taking someone else’s. ried women entering their 30s and in the work- IMDb rated it a 7.7 out of 10, the Rotten To- force with a demanding job. matoes website gave it a 78 percent and TV.com She is a woman who seems to “have it all,” scored the show 8.1 out of 10. yet still feel so empty. The plot is fresh, humor- The show’s creator, Mara Brock Akil, is ous and highlights the challenges a woman known for her hit series “Girlfriends” and “The goes through by the norms set in society. Game” on the CW Network. There are four seasons streaming on Netflix. “What I’ve ultimately always said of my The whole show is made to start a conversation. work is that we are all human beings,” Brock This series is for those who can relate to Akil says. “We’re all in this together—and it’s OK great friendships, tough rivals and family mem- to see it through this black woman’s lens.” bers who drive you crazy.

Movie Review: ‘The Birth of the Dragon’

By GEORGE STOWE III After weeks of humiliating public invitations and disrespecting private challenges, Wong Jack This WWE Studio release of the Bruce Lee Man accepts Lee’s challenge. drama, directed by George Nolfi, is based on Has Lee gone too far this time? Has Lee’s a liberal version of a self-defense revolution mouth written checks that his “aerial-kicks” whose epicenter conflicted with the organized couldn’t cash? The scorching fight scenes gener- debauchery of downtown San Francisco in 1964. ated from this fiery furnace of contention purify This street-fighting paradigm shift was solidi- the mind, body and spirit of each combatant, fied by a highly publicized, but exclusively wit- causing introspection and ultimately a restruc- nessed fight between arguably the greatest mar- turing of methods, strategies and applications. tial artist of all times, Bruce Lee (played by Philip Thus the violent birthing process took place Ng) and the one man, Grand Master Wong Jack within the sanctity of each man’s own personal Man (played by Yu Xia), who could potentially comfort zone. defeat Lee and discredit his budding reputation. Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee’s daughter) said The Shaolin Temple Elders dispatched their the film: “was made without my family’s- con most respected fighting monk, due to what they sent or involvement … this film is a travesty on perceived as Lee’s reckless abandonment and many levels. I think this film is a step backward open disrespect for ancient cultural practices, by for Asians in film, not to mention the portrayal of instructing sacred ways to westerners for profit. Bruce Lee is inaccurate and insulting. I’m disap- Taunted by the unknown, Lee succumbs to pointed that such a project can be funded and the notion that this revered monk came to Amer- produced.” ica for the sole purpose of tearing down all that My rating: Out of a possible 5 of “high fives,” he had worked to build. Believing that his back this film gets 1.5. is against the wall, Lee has two options: flight or fight. THE HOOT OCTOBER 2017 9

Video Game Review: Ravenfield Tech Tip

Welcome back. Hopefully you found some fun and relaxation during the summer and are now ready to get into the study groove. This month’s tech tips will help you set up your tech space for the semester. Let’s begin with getting on the UHWO WiFi. If you are manually logging in every time you step foot on campus, you are doing it wrong. Consider setting up your ITS Passthrough. Visit: https:// www.hawaii.edu/wireless/pt/ You’ll need your UH username and password to log in and the media access control address or MAC address for each device you want to add to By LEO RAMIREZ game mode, the number of bots, your team (Ea- your Passthrough account. The site includes in- gle or Raven) and then jump right in the action. formation about how to find the address for each Ravenfield is an FPS (First Person Shooter) So far, there are only five maps implemented in device (Android phones, iOS phones, laptops, tab- akin to the Battlefield series where the teams of the game: Temple, Dustbowl, Island, Archipela- lets, etc.). Once you have added the device to your Eagle and Raven fight it out in several maps and go, and an old version of Archipelago. account, it will be able to automatically connect modes. Developed by one person, Ravenfield Unlike Call of Duty and Battlefield, there is every time you visit campus. came out on Steam in May 2017 as an early- no progression system in Ravenfield which forc- Passthrough privileges will be valid for one access game. The game was designed to be a es you to level up to acquire new weapons; All year and then require a renewal, at which point single-player experience, meaning that online weapons are available from the start. Vehicles you will receive an email with information for the multiplayer modes will not be present in this are also present in this game. You’ll be able to process. Now that you’re on the WiFi, consider game. commandeer jeeps, tanks, ATV’s, zodiac boats, adding your UH mail account to your phone. It is I enjoyed playing the Battlefield series when and attack boats. Helicopters and fighter planes important to check your UH email everyday for I was younger. The single player campaigns were are also present. class information. Adding it to a mail app on your OK, though the multiplayer was the highlight of For the most part, the game can run phone will make it easier to access important in- my Battlefield experience. There would be days smoothly, assuming you have a reasonable formation about your classes. where I wished that bots were implemented so number of bots. The AI is fun to play against, If you need help setting it up, contact Rian at the that I could have an offline multiplayer experi- though it does have its kinks. Bots would some- Office of Distance Learning at [email protected]. ence for fun. Ravenfield fulfills that wish. times bypass their enemies as if they were never Ravenfield has been through several present, which results in them getting encircled “builds” so far and is currently in its fourth build. by enemy bots. As of now, the game has custom map support, The graphics are not innovative, but it still OP-ED steam workshop integration, and the ability looks presentable when you are playing. For ex- FROM PAGE 3 to command AI squads. More features are be- ample, the game does a decent job of portray- ing planned, such as custom weapon support, ing weather effects such as a snowstorm. unorganized. Because it’s artistic, it’s not orderly.” custom vehicle support and a campaign mode. Overall, Ravenfield is a good time killer that During this expansion season UHWO is still af- More official maps will be added for the game’s can be approached by veteran FPS gamers and fectionately called “home,” despite masonry bang- campaign mode, out of the five which are cur- newcomers alike. Even though it remains in ing and the bright orange construction cones. With rently in the game. early access and still has bugs that needs to be Ohana pleased first, then coming all others, good The only option that is playable now is its patched, Ravenfield has enough features to jus- housekeeping begs the creative question: What’s instant action, which allows you to pick a map, tify its $15 price. wrong with ah little color? “I would not oppose it,” Moniz said. “I would definitely support it and I’m willing to advocate for this kind of effort with the others in the administration.” Amid the array of creative hearts, should lie a calming bliss, with purposed potential and pros- perous essentials, outsourcing all artwork, would be plain ludicrous. “I would love for our campus to be featuring artwork of our students and that of this community,” Moniz said. “I’m sure that the administration, faculty, staff and students will be involved in help- ing to select the artwork or the artist.” 10 OCTOBER 2017 THE HOOT UHWO Ranks Among Top Public Schools

The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu ranked reer creators who are making a positive difference Universities West, placing it in the top 47 percent No. 7 among Top Public Schools in the Regional in our communities,” said UHWO Chancellor Maen- in their respective category. The Shidler College of Colleges West division in the 2018 U.S. News and ette K.P. Ah Nee-Benham. Business at UH-Mānoa improved to No. 109 among World Report’s Best Colleges Rankings. UH-Mānoa, UH-Hilo returned to the magazine’s Best Undergraduate Business Programs, a leap of UHWO was No. 25 among Best Regional Col- annual rankings, along with the Shidler College of five spots from the previous year. leges (West), placing it in the top 38 percent of Business. UH-Mānoa moved up 10 spots to No. 159 The U.S. News and World Report rankings sur- schools in their respective category in the rankings in the Best Colleges Rankings. UH-Mānoa is also veyed 1,600 colleges among more than 3,000 four- announced on Sept. 12. ranked No. 6 in Best Ethnic Diversity (National Uni- year institutions throughout the U.S. Its methodol- “The faculty, staff and students are thrilled to versities), No. 83 in Top Public Schools and No. 177 ogy considers, among various factors, endowment be recognized as it is an affirmation of the great in High School Counselor Rankings. size, rate of alumni giving and student-to-faculty work we do to prepare 21st century leaders—ca- UH-Hilo ranked No. 66 among Best Regional ratio, which tend to favor private institutions.

NEW CASUAL READING TITLES West Fest Spring 2017 Library Notes A bunch of new, exciting books have just ar- rived. Included are nonfiction and fiction titles, Welcome back. The library staff is looking for- cookbooks and graphic novels. There’s literally ward to seeing you this semester and assisting you something for everyone. The new arrivals are cur- with your academic journey. Stop by the Reference rently split between the “New Book” shelf by the Desk if you have any questions. Circulation Desk and in the Casual Reading section on the second floor. FALL 2017 HOURS Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. QUIET STUDY ZONE Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sound tends to carry throughout our build- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ing. We do our best to monitor noise and ask that *Closed Sundays and State Holidays everyone conduct conversations using an “inside voice.” If others around you are creating excessive COMMONS COMPUTERS noise anywhere within the library building, let li- To ensure that UHWO students are granted brary staff know immediately so that we can ad- priority access to our computers and software, we dress the problem. have revamped the way our system works. Starting Tip: If you work best in a quiet environment, Fall 2017, all computers on the second floor and use our Quiet Study Zone located in the Diamond Upcoming the first three tables on the first floor will require Head corner of the second floor (behind the Com- user authentication. All UH-affiliated users will be puter Lab). All library users should refrain from talk- Campus required to enter their UH username and password ing or creating excessive noise while in this area. to access these computers. The last three tables on Events the 1st floor will not require user authentication, CELEBRATE YOUR FREEDOM TO READ and will be available for public use. Those utilizing Banned Books Week, which raises awareness Meet + Greet: the Library’s computers: about attacks on your freedom to choose what you 10/04 De-stressor • agree to adhere to the terms of the Li- read, will be celebrated Sept. 25-30. Censorship is brary’s Public Computer Use policy an ongoing issue that affects all of us; as such, it’s • should continually save their work, as the imperative that we educate ourselves on the issue. U-LEAD computer will restart if it is idle for 15 min- We will have events that entire week, so show your 10/12 Leadership utes (all unsaved work will be lost if this support by stopping by. Seminar occurs!) • must log off when they’re done CONNECT WITH US 10/13 Splash Bash Previously, none of the computers required We’re uhwolibrary on Instagram, Facebook login so public users were free to use the devices. and Twitter, so follow us for the latest information about library happenings. Tag us in any pictures Film-Screening: COLOR PRINTING you take in the library. We’ll repost our favorites. 10/24 Most Likely To We will soon offer library users the option to Succeed print in color for 25 cents per. Black and white cop- @UHWOLIBRARY ies will remain 10 cents a page. THE HOOT OCTOBER 2017 11

Rail Station Progress

The University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu rail station has begun to take shape. The station is set to open in late 2018. General contractor Nan Inc. won the $56 million contract to build the West Oʻahu, East Kapolei and Hoopili stations for the Hono- lulu Authority for Rapid Transporta- tion (HART).

When completed the 20-mile route will carry riders from Kapolei to Ala Moana Shopping Center.

PHOTOS BY AUSTIN WANDASAN CAMPUS VOICES Compiled by Lauren Galiza What do you do when you procrastinate?

JOSIAH KAHALA CIARA MARIEL BATULAN DOMINIQUE IBERA SENIOR, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, JUNIOR, SECONDARY EDUCATION, JUNIOR, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MARKETING SOCIAL STUDIES I like to sit around and Browse dank memes and sleep Watch anime and listen to BTS.” “contemplate what I could’ve done.” “till the sun doesn’t rise.” “

ELYSSA MANUEL APRIL ALAIMALO MAKA ROMAN SOPHOMORE, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FRESHMAN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FRESHMAN, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Watch K-dramas, or I sleep.” I usually eat, sing, watch TV Go to the beach, then come “ “and goof around.” “home and sleep and when it’s the last day, I throw it all together.”