KCC Veteran Forms New Campus Club

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Volume 50· Issue 11 www.kapi onewspre ss.co m 4. 11.11 KCC veteran forms new campus club By Trevor Latorre forgotten - we're just a piece of paper COPY EDITOR on someone's desk in Muskogee (the Joshua Moore saw that the support Veterans' Affairs headquarters):' structure for veterans at Kapi'olani ~ •BBIOB i\sSISTANCB J,EAI Eventually, Moore hopes to have ft a aJOK• CU8'I' au Community College was lacking, and A&JIY • 'NAYY • MAUidS · AI • a physical office for the WAL. so he decided to help make the transi "I have all kinds of programs tion from military to civilian life that and ideas (for the club), but I need much easier. The Board of Student to make that support structure first;' Activities has officially recognized Moore said. the Warriors' Assistance League as a Members are assessed a fee of Registered Independent Organiza $10 per semester or $20 for the aca tion this spring semester. demic year to offset operational costs. "I wanted to start this to have that Moore plans to hold social events on support network, because I know how campus and also organize new stu hard it can be to transition from the dent orientations specifically geared military to civilian life;' said Moore, a toward veterans. former member of the U.S. Navy. Currently, Moore pays out- of He said he wanted to create a state tuition despite having filed taxes resource for veterans that would cater in Hawai'i. He said that the price dif specifically to their needs. So far, the ference between resident and out club has 35 members and is one of of-state tuition costs him and many the largest on campus. There are cur other veterans not on active-duty rently around 400 veterans enrolled orders thousands of dollars. Non MAl OSETO/KAPI 'O at KCC. Moore served on active duty Transferring from military to civilian life is difficult, but with help from the Warrior Assis tance League, veterans receive resident students pay $281 per credit, in the U.S . navy for a year and a half help integrating into civilian life at KCC. The club has been recognized as a Registered Independent Organization. while residents pay $88 per credit. but was honorably discharged early Moore said that changing this is one due to medical reasons. and emotional trauma than the aver traumatic stress disorder has been It is precisely for this reason of his foremost goals. It is no secret that with the Amer age American. In fact, according to steadily increasing since the war in Moore decided something needed to The WAL holds monthly meet ican death toll in the Middle East a Congressional Research Service Iraq began. Moore solemnly added be done here at KCC. ings. For more information, contact approaching 5,000, veterans suffer study, the nation's number of ser that veterans often feel as if they are "We did our service, and we still WAL president Joshua Moore at from higher rates of physical, mental vice members suffering from post- forgotten. matter;' Moore said. "But we're just walkcc@hawaii. edu.

Chancellor's Festival preserves Hawaiian traditions Award seeking By Alika Pfaltzgraff of flowers resulting in multi-colored STAFF PHOTOGR APHER strands of fragrant beauty. Volunteers nominations Traditional and modern values also demonstrated the complexity of By Trevor Latorre were on high display this month the beige lauhala strands, forming at the second annual Grow Hawai hats, purses and mats. COPY EDITOR ian Festival at Bishop Museum. The One of the busiest booths featured The 2010-2011 Chancellor's event, presented by Hawaiian Electric poi-pounding techniques demon Award is now accepting nominations. Company, aimed to promote island strated by Malama Haloa. Enthusi Students are encouraged to apply for wide sustainable practices. asts of the highly cherished starch the award as last year's award went The display featured dozens of were able to participate in the labori unclaimed due to a lack of nomina booths and ve ndors showcasing vari ous process,while enjoying the sweet, tions. ous traditional crafts and lifestyles, succulent results of their efforts. After The award is granted to the inviting crowd-goers to immersive downing fresh kalo, they were able to Kapi'olani Community College stu themselves in the hana of old. wash it down with the free samples of dent who "best exemplifies what Among the festival's diverse offer awa provided the Awa Development a student servant leader entails;' ALIKA PFALTZGRAFF/ KAPI'O ings were booths containing Native Council. according to the award. Nominees Booths at the Grow Hawaiian festival taught ancient Hawaiian practices and Hawaiian plants and shrubs, with Hawiian Electric hosted the event will be evaluated by the Associated traditions like poi pounding, tau ha/a mats, lei making and kapa beating. horticulturists on hand to provide in hopes of raising awareness about Students of Kapi'olani Commu imperative advice for cultivation to the subsistence and preservation of is an ancient art and led to designs Hawai'i's fuel dependence and focus nity College Student Congress. The ideas. Many of the plants on display the islands sacred botany. that were adored around the world ing on our islands' nutrient-dens recipient of the award receives $250 were unique to Hawai'i, due to the Hands-on demonstrations of for the beauty and complexity. sources as a beacon of hope for our and the Chancellor's Award plaque, islands' ideal weather and lush veg kapa making were in full swing, with Lau hala mats and lei making desolate future. which is inscribed with the student's etation. There were also plants avail women beating the wauka tree's spe were both featured and sold to the "At Hawaiian Electric, we are name and year he or she received the able for purchase, from Hui Ku Maoli cial fiber to imprint intricate designs public at moderate prices as well. The Ola - a Hawaiian nursery dedicated into cloths and clothes. Kapa beating lavish leis for sale utilized a plethora HECO: See page 2 AWARD: See page 2

INDEX Campus news 2 Calendar 3 Fea tures 4 5 8 Editorial 6 "The Conspirator" is out UH-Manoa is teaching the Column 7 in theaters this week. community how to value, Top 10 7 Check out a review on this res pect and and care for history-based film. the land . 2lnews Fall regi stration starts with waitlist feature

By Joie Nishimoto class is full and maxed out, if a wait enough credits to register on Monday, from high school students alone so For more information on the wait EDITOR-IN -CHIEF list is available, students can sign up Brizendine said she could relate to far. He suggests that students meet list option and upcoming fall regis Registration for Fall 2011 begins via MyUH to enroll. fighting for the last seat in a class. with their advisers and counselors as tration, there will be informational this week, so students should antici Some students at KCC think the "I think having waitlists is an awe soon as possible. booths set up near 'Iliahi, outside of pate that classes will begin to fill up waitlist is long overdue. some idea:' she said. "I used to have "What gets me anxious is that we Subway, from April 13 to April 15 at quickly. For Jenna Wheeler, 18, this is her to talk to teachers and some (stu have 9,300 students on campus;' he 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Current students with 36 or more second semester at KCC. She tends dents) pretty much had to sit on the said. "Classes get filled up fast, and Students with questions can also credit will be allowed to start regis to wait for the very moment registra floor on the first day of school, so this we're also helping incoming students. go to http:/ /myuhinfo.hawaii.edu/ tering starting Monday, April 11. By tion opens to ensure that she'll get the will definitely make life easier:' It's going to get crazy, so create a plan object/waitlistfaqs.html for more Friday, April15, all students can start classes she wants. If a student is on a waitlist and a and follow it now:' details. registering. "I wait until midnight;' said the lib seat is available, the first student on Sheldon Tawata, the high school eral arts major. "I already know how the list will be notified via e-mail, said DATES TO REMEMBER outreach coordinator, said to accom crazy it can be. The waitlist option is Tawata. Students have up to 48 hours modate for increasing enrollment, good because a lot of people drop their to register for the classes. As the start REGISTRATION DATES the University of Hawai"i system is classes. It's good to let students know of the semester gets closer, however, Monday, April11: 36 or more credits implementing a waitlist option for when their classes are available:' students will have only 24 hours to Tuesday, April12: 24 or more credits students who want to register for a Before the waitlist was imple respond. Tawata advised students Wednesday, April13: 18 or more credits class that is already full. mented, Tawata said students had to check their e-mails daily. Thursday, April14: 6 or more credits This is the first time that the hustle to get an override. Students should also make a pay Friday, AprillS: 0 or more credits system is doing this, said Tawata. "(A waitlist) makes it more conve ment before the payment deadline by He said the colleges could choose nient for everyone:' he said. "From the July 29. July 29: Payment deadline by 4 p.m. whether to implement a waitlist or stories I would hear, students would "If you don't pay;' Tawata said. Aug. 18: Last day t o register, add/drop classes without $30 late not, and Kapi'olani Community Col run around and knock on teachers' "You'll get purged from not only your registration fee lege decided to participate. doors to get signatures (for overrides):' classes, but you'll also lose your spot Aug. 21: Last day to register online (without the late registration "Most classes will have (a waitlist NMA major Karen Brizendine, on the waitlist:' fee) option);' he said. 28, is back at KCC after taking a Tawata said KCC has already Aug. 26: First day of classes for Fall 2011 Once the number of seats for a break from school. Although she has accepted 700 to 800 applications

booths offered contemporary informa ian musicians like Waipuna, Weldon HECO: tion and advice on things like conserva Kekauoha and Kaukahi. High Blood Pressure? Continued from page 1 tion and electrical safety, even hosting Of cour e, no Hawaiian-centric committed to protecting the envi games for children encouraging edu event would be complete without Generations of people have helped ronment and transitioning to a clean cational participation in a fun, family Hawaiian food, an aspect that was energy future:' said Kaiulani de Silva, friendly way. Also on hand was the tended to quite nicely. Hawaiian plate test investigatio nal medications by Hawaiian Electric Company director Malama Learning Center, which pro lunches were provided by local vendors, participating in clinical research studies. of Education and Consumer Affairs. vided information about how to grow emphasizing their use of local products You could help too. "By focusing on Hawai'i's unique your own food in a healthy manner. in their food. 'Ono Pops was by far the plants and their traditional uses, we As a change of pace, there was a busiest of the food vendors, selling out To qualify for research study 8244-13 I Part can encourage individuals to appreci tent where attendees received lomi their colorful flavors in rapid fashion. I involving an investigational medication ate our island environment, conserve lomi massages, provided by Hui The event proved that the future you must be: our natural resources and implement Mauli Ola. The spot proved to be of Hawai'i is still bright, as long as we sustainable practices at home, like very popular in the mid-afternoon incorporate ancient methods of sus • Men and Women age I 8 or saving energy." heat and was complemented by the tainability into modern values and older To address these concerns, other gracious sounds of revered Hawai- concerns.

• Diagnosed with High from applying for this award, so long as Richards or his designee. Blood Pressure and taking Award : they still fill the criteria. They must also Members of student congress are Lisinopril (Type 2 Diabetes Continued from page 1 have served a minimum of 20 certified not eligible due to an apparent "con allowed) award. service hours. Due to students' involve flict of interest;' Fujiwara said. ASKCC Student Congress faculty ment with service learning, it shouldn't Lyle Amine, the vice chair of • Willing to stay at Covance advisor Kalani Fujiwara said that it be too hard to receive credit for com ASKCC Student Congress, hopes for I I days/9 nights and is "a way to recognize students who munity service hours associated with a that students will take advantage make 5 outpatient visits have gone beyond what i expected in class, according to Fujiwara. of this opportunity, citing that it' the classroom." To submit their application stu free money for one student who has Participants will receive all study-related Unlike previous years, this year dents need to: complete a Chancel already demonstrated his or her abil the process is actually structured. lor's Award application, which can ity to perform. exams at no cost and compensation up to "This year there is a transparent be found at the Board of Student "Students should apply, because $3400 for time and participation. process for the Chancellor's Award Activities in the 'Iliahi building next they get recognized for their out as opposed to earlier years where the to Subway; submit a resume and standing community service and to Think you can help? Great! process was not known to many;' said two letters of recommendation from acknowledge their academic perfor Then call 877-708-6681 , text Fujiwara, a Political Science professor a KCC faculty or staff member or mance;' said Amine, a Travel Indus at KCC. administrator; and write a 500- to try Management student at KCC. ALOHA to 77982 or visit Applicants must be full-time stu 1000-word essay defining in their The deadline to submit an appli TestWithTheBest.com today. dents at KCC, which means they're own words what student leadership cation is April 22, and the award will and service means. take announced during the last week have maintained a c~ulative GPA of If students are selected, they will of school. •••••••···········~::::::;~,C 0 V ~ ~ga~~~12~~~3.5. Fujiwara expects that most of the then be screened by a committee If students have any questions, applicants will have also made the Dean's consisting of two Student Congress they can contact ASKCC Student ~ One Waterfront Plaza, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste., 400 executive officers, the Student Con Congress at [email protected] or Honolulu, H 1 96813 List but hopes that students who didn't receive that honor aren't discouraged gress faculty advisor and Chancellor call 734-9580.

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CORRECTION: Calendar of Events The Kapi'o News press ran an article last week, starting April 4, which stated Mohamed Hassan taught Farsi at Kapi'olani Community College. Hassan does not teach Farsi but Arabic. The two languages, although having originated Monday within close proximity of each other, are very different and representative of two distinct cultures. Farsi is spoken largely in Iran, which is not an Arab coun RIO Club Day try but one rooted in Persian culture. The Kapi'o News press staff regrets this 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m., 'Ohi'a Cafeteria- Great Lawn error. RIO (Registered Independent Organization) clubs will be pitted against each other in a friendly competition for a chance to win a 1st-place prize of $300. The event will be sponsored by the KCC Board of Student Activities. There will be five RIOs competing this semester. Including last • semester's champion, the RadTech Club . Tuesday

Share your Hawaiian knowledge 3 p.m.- 6 p.m., Bishop Museum campus

Volunteer at the Bishop Museum by becoming a certified Hawaiian Hall Docent. Share your new or expanded knowledge of Hawaiian Culture EGG DONORS NEEDED and History with museum visitors. Docent Certification training classes Compassionate, caring 19-30 yr old women needed to enhance the lives of couples run from April 12th through May 19th at the Bishop Museum campus, struggling with infertility. Compensation begins at $5,000. To learn how you can be 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu. This six-week course meets Tuesday and responsible for a happy ending, visit us at www.ConceptionsCenter.com Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday

Beer tasting galore 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Bar 35

This is a great chance to taste a variety of beers in a great atmosphere. Bar 35 already has one of the biggest selections of micro-brews anywhere in Hawaii. From their on-tap selections that rotate to their selection of over 150 beers in bottles, they're sure to have what you want. Tasting starts at 6 p.m. No reservations required!

Thursday

Sarah Michelle Gellar's Birthday

Birthdays are coming around and this day is to celebrate Sarah Michelle Gellar's! To celebrate, pop in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer;' "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and everyone's "favorite" horror movie, "The Grudge:' Try not to wet your pants in the process.

Friday

Sustainability Committee "Open House" 12:15 p.m.- 1:30 p.m., Kalia 201

Kapi'olani Community College's Sustainability Committee is hosting an other 'Open House: It will be an informal meeting for students go meet and greet with others interested in Sustainability. If you can't make the meeting but are interested you can contact the Sustainability Committee "Transferring to HPU was a great decision ... at cj [email protected]. Saturday HPU accepted almost all of my credits while other colleges did not. From the moment I registered, American Cancer Society Relay for Life I felt as though my education was just as important to HPU as it was to me. The advising staff was 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., University of Hawai'i TC Ching Field always available whenever I had questions about classes and my educational goals. This gave me The American Cancer Society is leading the fight to create a world a sense of security, knowing that someone was there to help guide me. The faculty were always with less cancer and more birthdays, because we know every birthday represents another victory over cancer. At the American Cancer Society available too; I could meet with them whenever I needed advice. l'm glad I chose HPU, and that Relay For Life, we are celebrating the birthdays of more than 11 million survivors. To access a variety of information, resources, and support I'm graduating with my Bachelor's degree from such a great place!" specifically for cancer survivors, please visit cancer.org.

-Lorrie Kim , Travel Industry Management, Class of 2008 Sunday

JUMP Get Where YOU Want To Go 1 p.m., 5 p.m., Hawai'i Theatre Call (808) 544-0238 • www.hpu.edu/transfer JUMP is set in a traditional Korean home, although its inhabitants are anything but traditional. The entire family- the strict grandfather, the no-nonsense mother, the drunken uncle, the daughter and her suitor - love nothing more than to challenge each other in martial arts and ac robatic displays. This is a rare opportunity to see the kind of action you'd see in Jackie Chan and Matrix movies, but see it live. JUMP is one part silent comedy, one part kung fu flick and one part gymnastic display, and Hawai' i Pacific University admits students of any race, color. national and ethnic origin. religion, every ounce of it thrill-filled entertainment. Admission starts at $25. gender. age, ancestry, marital status. sexual orientation, veteran status and disab il ity. 4 lfeatures Literature inspires contest at UH By Alika Pfaltzgraff published "Musibi Man And Friend" STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER by Sandy Takayama, made with rice, The Hamilton Library at the Uni seaweed, mustard seeds and plums. versity of Hawai'i at Manoa hosted Entrants were judged based on its second annual Edible Book Con four basic categories, including: Most test on Monday, April 4, in support Book Like, Best Use of Chocolate, of the Hawai'i Foodbank, cultivating Best Book in UH Library and People's student participation in a uniquely Choice. original way. Teri Skillman, who works as the The contest, which was conceived library's organizer, said that "more last year, encouraged participants to students entered this year, with last craft a homemade cake based upon year accruing more involvement their favorite book. from the staff' The contest was open to both stu Organizers hope the event encour dents and faculty alike - so long as ages students to become active in they brought canned good donations their college community, while help with their entrees. ing out the less fortunate. The event also marked the begin The Hawai'i Foodbank distributes ning of a two-week long canned food roughly 11 million pounds of food drive, encouraging students to donate per year to more than 250 charities canned goods for the hungry. and feeding programs across O'ahu. Last year, a competition was held Skillman said the edible literary amongst the university's commu tradition is a global phenomenon nity colleges, challenging students to and was founded in honor of French ALIKA PFALTZGRAFF /KAPI 'O donate as many goods as possible in gastronome, Jean-Anthelme Brillat Among the winners of the edible book contest is Crystal Watanabe's cake, inspired by Suzanne Collins' New York Times' support of their local CC. Savarin. bestseller "The Hunger Games." Watanabe's baked creation earned her first prize for the "Most Book Like" category. The competition was decidedly Savarin was renowned for his of time into her creation, "five hours her favorite book and figured this was for "Most Book Like:' fierce, with about 10 students enter novel "Physiologie du gout;' which to make in total:' She hopes to one as good an opportunity as any. The UH food drive leads up to ing their whole-baked products in was an incisive and sarcastic expose day bake cakes professionally and The most professionally polished the 22nd annual food drive on April hopes of being crowned "king of the on the art of food. saw this as a good opportunity to baked good in the contest was Crys 16. The drive will run from 9 a.m. to cake:' Though many of the entrants were hone her craft. tal Watanabe's golden-glazed tribute 2 p.m. across the island, with spots The books vying for prizes were as creative, the most imaginative of the There was also a cakely tribute to F. to Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger at Koko Marina Center, Pearl City diverse and varied as the ingredients lot was Megan Monique's chocolate Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" Games;' which featured a white cake Shopping Center and McCully Shop utilized during construction. Take sprinkled "Book of Monsters" cake. made by May Dodge and her mother capped with gold frosting in intricate ping Center. For more information for instance the entry fo r the locally Monique confessed that she put a lot Alyce. May wanted to pay homage to detail. The cake took home first prize visit hawaiifoo dbank.org. Tax tips for college students

By Iiwileo Pacarro STAFF WRITER Filing taxes may seem like a daunting task. Accountant Tracy Pacarro gives some tips to college students filing their taxes. Pacarro was once a Kapi'olani Community College student and now works for Yamamoto & Ichishita, CPA's Inc. Federal taxes are due Monday, April18, and Hawai'i state indi vidual returns are due Wednesday, April 20.

1. Know whether or not you are obligated to file for taxes. 5. Student tax credits Whether you are able to file taxes is determined by three things: your age, During a recession, the government encourages people to go to college by marital status and income level. All three put together determine what you giving students a tax credit. Any institution that is a part of the federal student have to file. A single person under the age of 65 with an income of $8,950; a aid program, which is any accredited school, is eligible for a college tax credit. married couple under the age of 65 with an income of $17,900; and a head of Books, tuition, supplies and equipment necessary for school are covered under a household under the age of 65 with an income of $11 ,500 were obligated to this credit. You can go to the IRS website, IRS.gov, for a full list of expenses file taxes in 2008. covered under this tax credit.

2. Know your income 6. Always file even if you don't have to Income is money you receive from the bank, your employer or your busi It is better to be safe than sorry. Even if you are not obligated to file, do it ness. According to IRS.gov, "you cannot exclude from income any part of the anyway. grant used for other purposes, such as room and board:' Keep all yo ur receipts and log all your transactions. 7. Don't send it as soon as you finish it Even if you finished it and think you did it right, wait to send it. Put it on 3. Make a copy of all your documents you send the side, and go back the next day to check it. You may have forgotten some Always makes copies of every form you send. This way you have access to thing or made a mistake. If you check it the next day, you then have a fresh pair the information so you have a copy in case something happens to the papers of eyes to look it over. you filed. Also keep the copies in a folder or filing system in your possession. If you organize them, it will be easier to find them 8. Double-check everything. EVERYTHING. It doesn't matter if you are sure or not, check it again. This 4. Look for student loan deductions falls under "be safe, rather than sorry:' If you make a mistake on your taxes it is On your taxes you can file for a student loan deduction on the 1040 or considered a federal offence punishable by fines and even jail time. 1040A form. You add it to the adjustments in income section. The maximum amount in student loan inter~st you can claim is $2,500 for you, your spouse or a dependent. Talk to your lender about your student loan. features IS ~conspirator' sheds light on history

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CONSPIRATORTHEMOVIE.COM "The Conspirator" is the first film released by American Film Company, a new company that releases history-based films. This movie tells a lesser-known story about Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

By Joie Nishimoto said, "but it is a story that is connected to touches the hearts of audience members someone must be held accountable because EDITOR-IN-CHIEF another story that is well known:' by capturing the great efforts an innocent it is what the people want. It is evident that The silver screen is about to re-educate Within the first 15 minutes, the film mother would take to protect an obviously the jury is committing an injustice purely viewers about American history. jumps straight into the assassination. It guilty son, Redford said. out of revenge because it cannot find the The film is entitled "The Conspirator;' does not take half the film to lead up to the "In 'The Conspirator; events trigger an men responsible for the crime. and it depicts the historic tale of Presi death of Lincoln, but instead uses most of emotional struggle in both Mary and Aiken "There is no limit to how far the pros dent Abraham Lincoln's assassination, but its two hours to develop the characters. that challenge their conceptions of duty, ecution is willing to go;' said Aiken in the it focuses on a lesser-known piece of the "The Conspirator" is anchored by an honor and loyalty;' he said. film, obviously furious at the jury's igno story. eclectic group of cast members. The pro Al o in the film are Kevin Kline, Evan rance to Surratt' plea of innocence. The Associated Collegiate Press held an tagonist is 28-year-old Frederick Aiken, Rachel Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Alexis Whether or not Surratt was innocent is advanced screening of the film in March, played by James McAvoy, a Union war hero Bledel, Danny Huston and Jonathan Groff. still a mystery. Even today, many historians and the film release is slated for Friday, and lawyer who reluctantly agrees to defend The film even cast Justin Long, most nota still don't know of her involvement in the AprillS, worldwide. pro-Confederate Mary Surratt, portrayed ble for his role as the Mac guy on the Mac case, but James Solomon, the scriptwriter, Directed by acting veteran Robert Red by actress Robin Wright. vs. PC commercials, who provides a bit of ha said in a press release that there is no ford, "The Conspirator" is the debut of a Surratt, along with seven men, is comedic relief. doubt the prosecution thought she was new production company called American accused of being a co-conspirator charged But McAvoy and Wright make an excel guilty. Film Company, which aims to release more in the assassination of Lincoln. Surratt, as lent duo, and the chemistry on screen is You do not have to be a hi tory junkie to films with storylines rooted in U.S. history. history tells, is the first woman to be exe flawless. After spending time with Surratt, enjoy the film. There is more to "The Con The movie does not disappoint. At a cuted by the United States federal govern Aiken's ignorance is repealed and he - and spirator" than the trial. Viewers will be able press conference in Hollywood, Calif., Red ment, primarily due to her relation to son the viewers - begin to sympathize with to connect with the primary characters and ford said the film teaches the audience a John Surratt, who was involved in the assas Suratt. It is then when we realize that there be entertained and educated at the same story that they may not have been familiar sination plot, and for providing a home for is a bigger problem in this movie: the U.S. time. with. the conspirators. Constitution post-Civil War. "The Conspirator" is rated PG-13 for "It is a story that is unknown;' Redford With a heavy historical setting, the film As said in the film, the jury believes that some violent content.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CONSPIRATORTHEMOVIE.COM Top left: James McAvoy and Tom Wilkinson film a scene. Top right: Alexis Blede/ plays Sarah Weston, Frederick Aiken's romantic interest. Bottom left: Robin Wright and McAvoy discuss Surratt's son. Bottom center: Toby Kebbe/1 as John Wilkes Booth, after assassinating Lincoln. Bottom right: Robert Redford directs a scene of soldiers. 61editorials

THE VIEW WE TAKE Despite an arduous presidency, Obama has done what few dared

Earlier this April, President Obama announced he would be running for re-election in the 2012 presidential rat race. The past four years have been arguably different than the Bush era: the common man was elevated to a place of semi-respectability, in dealing with large multi-national corporations; enrollment rates steadily climbed, as did tuition, however; and a decades long homophobia rooted in biblical scripture was repealed, allowing any man or woman to serve. During President Obama's 2008 campaign trail, droves of college students couldn't get enough of his "Yes, We Can" campaign slogan. He promised a lot of things, some of which he succeeded in and others not so much: reforming healthcare; increasing the financial aid avail able to college students; closing the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; letting the Bush-era tax cuts expire; ending the war in Iraq; and repealing the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't AP Tell" policy. President Barack Obama is just two years into his first term as president, but he recently announced that he would be running for re-election in the 2012 presi President Obama essentially dential race. Although gearing up fo r his re-election campaign, he has assured the American public he is still committed to his next two years as president. promised America hope, and it was a much-needed respite from the good closing shop anytime soon. Ulti Despite how the media played cuts for two years. arching policies that, hey what d'ya ole Bush days. Americans wanted mately, Obama must have realized down his humble roots, President The military has historically know, were once hashed out in shady - more so needed - something to the danger some of these detainees Obama did go to the best high been successful in ousting gays and backrooms with some quail shot and believe in. In fact, Obama accom presented to the "free" world. school in the state - and one of the lesbians. The idea that someone old family friends. plished more in a few months than One of Obama's foremost most expensive as well. His grand isn't fit to fight because of his or For the most part, President billion-dollar companies have been concern ha been higher educa mother wa the first female vice her sexual preference is not only Obama has realized in his presidency able to in decade-long advertisement tion. He has stressed the importance president of Bank of Hawaii. So this ridiculous but also egocentric. Men he cannot change the entire system campaigns. of college-educated youth and notion that he is "from the people claimed they would feel uncom in a matter of four years, and maybe As a candidate on the campaign the role they will play in the 21st and for the people" is quite nonsen fortable sharing a shower with a the American public wa wrong to trail, Barack Obama promised to century. Obama aid in a speech at sical. Nevertheless, he has been a gay man, giving into this idea that have thought so. But with 2012 ju t close the Guantanamo Bay deten the University ofTexas.at Austin proponent of the workingman and gay men are somehow attracted to around the corner, let us hope we tion center. He called the facility that "education is an economic issue hoped to put an end to Bush-era tax every man they see. Obama made don't see a Gingrich-Palin ticket. For, a recruiting ground for al-Qaida. when we know beyond a shadow of cuts, which would largely benefit the it his goal to repeal the "Don't Ask, in the wise words of former-vice However, now that U.S. Attorney a doubt that countries that out-edu financial elite. 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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SEAN NAKAMURA Distractions to pass the time

ByMai Oseto GRA PHIC DESIGNER

There is a time and place for everything, but I never feel like it's the right time to do my homework. I spend all day in class doing classwork and listen ing to lectures, and then I don't want to do more of that when I get home. Maybe I just need to get my priorities straight, but IG much rather be doing other things besides schoolwork. I guess it's just that time of the semester where we are all wish it was summer already. I hope these distractions will help you get by till then.

IIWILEO PACARRO/KAPI'O Drawing/Doodling sand castles. Then eventually I just The Vibram FiveFinger shoes like the KSO (pictured above) are a great alternative footwear for walking, running, 10. I've turned in hundreds gave up on studying and enjoyed my hiking trails and water-related activities in a new and different perspective by feeling the world underneath your feet. of homework assignments with q~ality beach time. little doodles and sketches decorat ing the boarders. There was a time •Youtube Feel the world under your feet in an Art History class that I drew 5 There is always a new a super detailed sketch on an exam weird/funny/stupid video posted on By Sean Nakamura ments for your feet, ankle and toes, ties are the best activities to use these because I couldn't remember any youtube that everyone loves/hates PHOTO EDITOR which will help with balance. shoes for. Before, hiking with old thing to write my essay on. When for a week. It's a good conversation It's shoes, no, It's slippers, nah, I came across these shoes about running shoes was a hassle, the out the test was corrected and we were starter, "Have you heard that song gotta be socks? No, it's the Vibram a year ago from a friend and former sole was worn down and there wasn't going over them, my teacher called 'Friday' by Rebecca Black?" FiveFinger shoes. Those sock-look photographer of mine, Kyle, who said much grip left. me out on it in front of the whole ing footwear with the toes individu he felt like a ninja and could scale any Traditional shoes and socks can get class. That was pretty embarrassing, Netflix ally separated that you see worn by wall that got in his way. all slopped and soaked with mud and but the drawing was awesome. 4. When I work real hard someone around campus every once Baffied at first, I didn't think of water. Not with the FiveFinger shoes. on my homework and I feel like I in a while. getting shoes like these until more You can scale those trails and climb The News deserve a break, I always end up Gradually these FiveFinger shoes people started wearing them, so after heights you thought were inaccessible 9• The first thing I do at the watching something with Netflix have been getting more popular visiting the Wheatgrass shop down with your FiveFingers and you'll have end of the day is go to all my favorite Instant. I'll pick omething short, amongst all age groups. Your friends in Kaimuki, my feet are now covered instant contact with the ground below news websites and read interesting watch a 20-minute TV show and wear them, your coworkers, your with Vibram FiveFinger KSO shoes. with every step you take. If it rains, no articles. Current events will even then the next one and the next one. teachers, heck maybe your own A lot of people say when you wear worries, you don't wear socks and the tually end up in textbooks, and if I family too. these shoes you are going to be using breathable mesh in the shoes allow the keep up with them now, then I won't 3. Eating So what's the deal with these a lot of foot muscles you've never used dissipation of the water. have to study so hard for future his Everyone needs energy to shoes? They're basically like a second before - because you're now walking As for water activities, these shoes tory classes or maybe my nonexis focus, but there are so many options skin for your feet - so you're walking (or running) barefoot. work excellently as a water tabi or reef tent children's history classes. and I'm so indecisive. barefoot pretty much - and your toes No offense to anyone that has walkers. Best thing about it, yo u can are out there for the world to see. experienced the strain in their arches, get in and get out with these shoes no Stumbleupon Facebook According to the Vibram FiveFin but I've yet to feel the pain. Maybe it's problem. 8• Stumbleupon is a tool- 2. If I wasn't on Facebook ger website, these shoes are meant to being raised in Hawaii. Walking bare These shoes can run up to any bar for your Internet browser that all the time, then I wouldn't know promote a healthier lifestyle by utiliz foot around the house and neighbor where between $80 to $120, depend learns what you like and when you what's going on with all my family ing your body's natural mechanics of hood and wearing slippers wherever ing on the model purchased. click on it, it'll take you to random and friends. School and homework walking barefoot. we go probably may have helped Some shoes are meant more for websites that it thinks you'd enjoy. take up the free time that I'd be using Unlike shoes, where one would strengthen my feet long before I running, while others are more for It finds everything you never knew for in-person socializing, so Face have the protection and elevation of bought these shoes. walking or water sports. The KSO's you wanted to find. book takes priority over homework. the sole, Vibram FiveFingers have Commuting around town with the or the Sprint models are the best only a 3.5 mm thick rubber outsole at Vibram FiveFingers has given me an all-around shoes for your weekend Books 1 Cell Phones the bottom. So you'll feel every rock, interesting sense of my environment. adventures. 1• There are times when I • Could cell phones be the every stick and every bump on the I do feel as if I'm closer to nature and You can pick them up locally at start reading a good book and I just bane of our existence? Not only ground. the land. Because you feel everything the Wheatgrass center in Kaimuki, can't put it down. It's easy to let your are they distracting u while we're Now who would want these sort you step on, you understand more Go Bananas Watersports on Kapa self read instead of doing home driving, they're distracting us from of shoes, which make you walk bare of the geography of the land you are hulu avenue, or Uyeda's shoe store on work because it makes you marter. choolwork too. Even if I log off foot and have you feeling everything walking on. Though, stepping on King Street. Right? Facebook on my computer, I still get you step on? gravel to cross the street can be a bit You can also order them online. notifications on my phone. E-mail Well, according to the Vibram of a pain sometimes. Though cheaper, I suggest paying a •TheBe ach updates, text messages and good FiveFinger website, by walking bare One thing is for sure, these shoes visit to a local store and trying on the 6 I've tried to study at the ol' phone calls make it so simple to foot, you are strengthening the mus were made to balance on the rocky shoes to see if they fit and if they're beach, but that was a big mistake. I escape the wrath of homework. cle in your feet and lower leg. You're slopes of Mt. Ka'ala or wade just off right for you - and to support local ended up digging holes and building also allowing more natural move- Kuli'ou'ou. Hiking and water activi- businesses. Sinews Ka papa lo1 i o Kanewai keeps traditions

TREVOR LATORRE /KAPI'O Ka papa lo'i o Kanewai is a learning experience for students and families. Wo rking together like the ancient Hawaiians teaches community values and respect for the 'a ina (land).

By Iiwileo Pacarro UH-Manoa student Nicole Hudson. "We had barrows and set on the side to use for later. everyone was having fun. STAFF WRITER to make sure the stream that supplied the water After a while, everyone circled up again to "It wasn't just work, everybody was having In ancient Hawai'i, communities would des to the kalo was clean and we also had to collect start the day with prayer and an oli, or chant. fun while doing it;' Hudson said. "Sure we had ignate families to take care of different tasks in the leaves around the area to use as compost for This was the way ancient Hawaiians started to work, but working in the mud at the lo'i and the district. A major task for the community the active loT' their day. After the prayer and oli, everybody collecting rocks from the stream was fun:' was to care for the lo'i kalo, or the taro patch. Hudson and fellow students were at Kanewai was split into groups and designated their task Hudson and fellow students did not realize how If you were put in charge of this, you were held as a service-learning project for their Hawaiian for the day. One group's job was to continue much teamwork the Hawaiian community relied responsible for maintaining, caring for and pro Studies class. In class, they talked about how to collect leaves. Another group had to collect on. She respects Hawai'inuiakea, University of viding the community with kalo. working together was important to the survival rocks from the stream, and yet another group Hawai'i at Manoa's School of Hawaiian Knowledge, In keeping with this tradition, University of of the community. The Hawaiians had to main went into the lo'i to pull weeds. and the group that works atKa papa lo'i o Kanewaii Hawai'i at Manoa's School of Hawaiian Knowl tain and monitor resources, otherwise food and Everybody had a job that would help the for working to restore and maintain the lo'i. edge, Hawai'inuiakea opened Ka papa lo'i o resources would become scarce. As reinforce next person. The people who collected rocks "I could never imagine the amount of work it Kanewai Lo'i to fam ilies and students every first ment to what they learned, students had to go piled them on the side. Once the rocks were takes to maintain this on a daily basis compared Saturday of the month. People have the opportu to the lo'i to learn firsthand what it takes to piled, another group used them to repair the to the work we did in a few hours;' Hudson said. nity to learn what it takes to care for a lo'i. From maintain a lo'i kalo. channel and damn that directed the water into "It is an amazing effort to keep this lo'i the way gathering leaves to cleaning the stream, these As soon as students and families got there, the lo'i. The people who collected the leaves it is now because of the way our environment were tasks lo'i caretakers were responsible for. they were put to work. Everybody split into piled it up in wheelbarrows. Then the group is changing on this island. It really opens your "Taking care of a lo'i means you have to groups and set out to pick up leaves around working in the lo'i took the leaves and smashed eyes to the way things have changed over the know your surroundings and also make sure the area. Groups searched all around for dead them down in the mud for use as fertilizer. Even course of history and the work it takes to keep everything works from top to bottom;' said leaves. The leaves were then piled into wheel- though everyone was working, time flew by and the old ways alive:'

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