IN SIDE Fall registra­ tion begins this week. Learn about the new wait­ i'o list option. •ne'Nspress 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.