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TRACK AND FIELD TRIVIA Where are those good old- Smart people win swag 1122 fashioned values? THE VOICE American Family Association vs. A ‘Family Guy’ K LEEOO Opinions 3 Serving the students of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa since 1922 MONDAY to TUESDAY, APRIL 6 to 7, 2009 www.kaleo.org Volume 103 Issue 88 Extreme dorm makeover Kris DeRego nate these problems.” minimize the impact upon students as News Editor Dorm rooms will be made more much as possible.” secure during the project, as the uni- Despite the project’s cost, univer- For residents of the Hale Aloha versity moves to replace standard sity administrators believe that the dormitory complex, modern living has locks with swipe cards at all residence modernization plan will amplify efforts finally arrived. halls, Kaptik said. to attract students to UH Mānoa. Work on the long-awaited Hale “Hale Aloha’s room door locks “This project moves our campus Aloha modernization project began will be replaced with card access another step toward achieving our goal last month, following a blessing cer- during the renovation,” he said. “The Construction for phase of becoming a destination of choice for front doors and the room doors in students in Hawai‘i and beyond,” said emony hosted by the University of one of the Hale Aloha Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Student Housing Hale Wainani and Hale Noelani are Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw. modernization project Services. Projected to cost $25 to $30 part of another project that Student If the economy recuperates, fur- million, the renovations will be bro- Housing Services hopes to start in began at Hale Aloha ther upgrades may be made at the ken into two phases, with phase one the near future.” ʻIlima and Hale Aloha Hale Aloha complex, as well as other covering structural enhancements at Changing student needs, coupled Mokihana last month. dorms on campus. the Hale Aloha ‘Ilima and Hale Aloha with the installation of keyless locks, The project will feature “Several other buildings are Mokihana residence halls. require advanced electrical circuitry, upgrades, including the being considered for renovations, “Improvements to all buildings in according to Furutani, who added that replacement of exterior including repairing the roof and the Hale Aloha complex are designed the dorms’ current electrical system windows and electrical replacing canopies at Hale Laulima was designed in 1960. and Hale Kahawai, elevator and to address two primary issues: extend- wiring, and the instal- ing their life cycle by addressing water “The current and projected generator modernizations at Hale lation of keyless locks. infiltration concerns and responding to increase in the number of electrical Wainani, and ongoing upgrades to changing student needs,” said Laurie appliances used by current students, public area furniture,” Kaptik said. Furutani, associate director of opera- along with the implementation of CHARLES BRODIE “Currently, Johnson Hall is being tions for Student Housing Services at swipe cards, necessitates an increase KA LEO O HAWAIʻI assessed by consultants to determine the Mānoa campus. to the electrical load capacity of the the scope of the upgrades we would Plumbing upgrades and buildings,” Furutani said. for private use of showers, toilets Services are closely observing the like to undertake in the near future.” replacement of exterior windows will Community bathrooms and laun- and sinks by individual residents,” effect of the renovations on dorm resi- Phase two of the Hale Aloha remedy leakage problems that have dry areas will also be reconfigured to Furutani said. “The laundry facility dents, according to Furutani. modernization, scheduled for spring developed at the dorms, according reflect residents’ requests for greater will also be improved with the inclu- “Current residents have been of 2010, will affect Hale Aloha Lehua to Mike Kaptik, director of Student privacy and computer access. sion of a study area that provides impacted by increased construction and Hale Aloha Lokelani. Funding Housing Services. “Future residents will enjoy the computer connectivity.” noise and traffic,” she said. “Both for both phases of the project has “There were some leaks from the use of bathroom pods, which will allow Officials from Student Housing are being constantly monitored to already been approved. roof and some of the windows leak in places,” he said. “Additionally, Info: EWC information, (808) Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for CITIGROUPʼ S RICHARD there was some damage internally PARSONS LECTURE to ceilings and walls due to leak- Mānoa Minute 944-7111, ewcinfo@eastwestcen- Student Services 208 ing pipes, but the upgrades to the ter.org, eastwestcenter.org Info: (808) 956-7007, cdse@ Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Ken- plumbing and windows will elimi- Compiled by Glendalyn Junio hawaii.edu, cdse.hawaii.edu nedy Theatre Associate News Editor PRSSA BAKE SALE Admission: Free; doors will Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 “U.S.-CHINA grassy lawn between Craw- DISNEY COLLEGE SCATTERED SHOWERS p.m. event. Overflow seating RELATIONS IN THE NEW ford Hall and Hawai‘i Hall PROGRAM INFORMATION H: 78° L: 67° will be available at the East- ADMINISTRATION” Info: (970) 275-6127 SESSION NORTH 4–6+ WEST 2–4+ Monday, 3 to 4 p.m., East-West Tuesday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., West Center in the Keoni Auditorium. SOUTH 1–2+ EAST 2–4 Center, John A. Burns Hall 2118 “THINKING ABOUT Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for SOURCE: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Presenter: Dan Piccuta, Chargé GRADUATE SCHOOL?” Student Services 208 Info: Jamee Kunichika, (808) A moderate northwest swell will build Monday d’Aff aires, U.S. Embassy, WORKSHOP Info: (808) 956-7007, cdse@ 956-8484, jamee.kunichika@ and peak near advisory levels Tuesday. Beijing Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m., hawaii.edu, cdse.hawaii.edu uhf.hawaii.edu 2 Monday, April 6, 2009 [email protected] Associated Students for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa elections Name: Jon Hite Mark Kaniela Ing Bronson “Kaulana” Ah Tou Travel industry management Psychology (pre-law), minors in Travel industry management, soon Major: music, political science to add Hawaiian language as second major Standing: Junior Junior Junior • Creative solutions to • Minimize negative effects of • Enhance student experiences; tumultuous economic cutbacks; • Incorporate more culturually diverse conditions; • Keep/increase RIO funding; activities; • Large student-driven fund- • Improve relationship between • Encourage more student participation Elections for the Associated Students of the University raiser rally; students and Campus Security; in university issues. of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which • Keep education a top priority. • Better communication within Vision: represents all full-time Student Housing Services; *Also running for senator for School of undergraduate students, are • Create interdependent web of Travel Industry Management. being held from Tuesday, April 7, to Wednesday, April campus resources. 15. To cast your vote, log in to MyUH Portal and look for *Also running for senator for Col- “ASUH general elections.” lege of Arts and Sciences. 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Opinions Editor work and it quickly degenerates into a word At one point in the episode, Peter problem about how many rotations it would is kidnapped and taken to a “straight The American Family Association is at take for 28 men at a circuit party to all have camp.” The camp’s “Christian” coordi- it again.