Ke Alakai

2011·20.4 MB·English

by  Brigham Young University--Hawaii Campus

Q
KE ALAKA' 4 New Year's resolutions: See $40 billion increase m Pell
I the most popular goals set by I grants planned for next
Americans this year. decade
January 13, 2011 • Volume 95 Issue
|10Choose wisely: What stu- 12 Coach Ken Wagner of the
dents from off island pack men's basketball team
AMANDAHANSEN KENTCAROLLO in their suitcases bags his 400th win.
editor-in-chief ort director
VALER.IEBAGLEY LEEANN LAMBERT
editor-in-chief odvisor Aloha BYU-Hawaii and community ofLaie,
SENIOR. VIDEO The Ke Alaka'i news team is looking forward to another great year, with a resolve to
EDITORS PRODUCTION
more fully meet the needs ofour students, faculty and community. Our staffwould
Nicole Clark Aaron Knudsen like to introduce the following changes to our website and print edition:
Bloke Boxter Lindsay Bancroft
• Theme-based issues: Each weekly issue ofKe Alaka'i will be a special feature
PHOTOGRAPl lEIl ART& GRAPI lies covering a different aspect ofcampus life.
Bort Jolley Joon You • More video, more photos, more daily coverage ofcurrent events online at keal-
Naomi Yango akai.byuh.edu- plus a synopsis in our weekly news show.
• Upcoming 3"D issue: Coming at the end ofMarch, this issue will allow readers
MULTIMEDIAJOURNALISTS
to peek into the future vsdth 3"D glasses.
Came Collingndge, Maggie Johnson, • Health blog: Get weekly updates on how to stay healthy and fit by visiting this
James Choi, Kelsey Elder
Aaron Puzey, Nathan Packer, new website feature.
Taylor Rippy, Abbie Jones,
• Music blog: Listen to local and student artists, check out upcoming performances,
Ashlen Ouirante
and find out what's new in the world of music.
INTERN WEB DESIGN
As a staff, it is our NewYear's resolution to provide better coverage ofour university,
Rachel Au leong Rachel Au leong
community and world. We hope that these changes wdll better serve our readers. As
always, we welcome your suggestions.
ADMANAGER
Aaron Knudsen
Sincerely,
EMAIL: [email protected] The staffofKe Alaka'i
AD INFO: [email protected]
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Robert R. Holland D.C., L.M.T.
OFFICE: Campus Aloha Center Room 134
CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY
NEWSCENTER PUBLISHER
BOX 1920 BYUH Print Services Specializing in Medical Massage and Soft Tissue
LAIE, HI 96762
Rehabilitation forWhiplash Injury, Neck Pain and Back
Pain
Editorial, photo submissions S distribution
inquiries: kealakai@byuh,edu. To subscribe to No Fault Insurance Accepted
the RSS FEED or to view odditional articles, go
KAHUKU-NORTHSHORE
to kealokai.byuhedu.
56-119 Pualalea Street
TEL:[phone]
KL ALAKA'I
Y
'
NOTE >WORTH
////////A
/
NEWS HEADLINES
Elder David A. Bednar will be giving a spe-
Singer Ray Leger, a half Samoan, ^
cial devotional Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. in the
half Tongan performer, will take
CAC, replacing the Tuesday devo-
the stage Saturday, Jan. 15 m
tional on the 18th. Bednar, a member
the CAC. The bands "Kawao" and
of the church's Board of Trustees, is
"Chantilly" will perform as openers.
currently the youngest member of the
Doors open for the show at 7:30
p.m., with an MC welcome at 7;50. Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Bed-
nar is also the former president of
Tickets are available at the Aloha
Center Front Desk or at the CAC BYU-ldaho, a graduate of BYU
in Provo, and has a doctorate
box office the night of the show.
from Purdue University.
For more information, call the
Aloha Center front desk at 808-
675-3545 or visit the Ke Alaka'i music Broadway Cabaret, one of BYU- ^
^
blog at intunekealakai.tumblr.com Hawaii's newest performance groups,
will be showcasing an array of favorites titled
The 21st Annual Moanikeala Hula Festival
Anything Can Happen," a Disney review. The
^ will be held at the Polynesian Cultural
concert will be performed Jan. 14th and
Center Pacific Theater on Jan. 15th
15th at 7:30 p.m. in theAuditorium,
at 9 a.m. Each halau (school) will
under the direction of Michael
receive a special gift for coming . ?^ Belnap. The concert is free
and perlorming. Seats will go iy'H'n/.^'^-9k—, ^ and open to the public. For
on a first-come, first-served
* more information contact
basis. Forticket purchases,
the Music Department
lists of participants and =~ at 808-675-3892 or
further details, go to www.
visitthe KeAlaka'i
polynesia.com. '^
^WK^jS&^Tr music blog at
\ intunekealakai.
J« tumblr.com.
d^
Photo by Bart Jolley
NOTEWORTHY NAME: MICHAEL ALDRICH WHY HE'S NOTEWORTHY: Reveling in the tropical weather so different
from the snow of home, our new Library Director has begun his reign. Aldrich is originally from Long Island, NY, and got
his BAfrom BYU Provo. He went on to do graduate studies in library and information science at Louisiana State Uni-
versity. He also received a master's degree in public administration at the University of West Georgia. His first visit
to Hawaii was two months ago for hisjob interview, after which he decided with his wife, Emma, to take the job and
move out here with their 8 children. HIS TAKE: When asked what a library director does, Aldrich replied, "I'm still try-
ing to figure that out."Aldrich did say that "changes will be made" to improve library function and student satisfaction.
-KELSEY ELDER
^
Go online to Kealakoibyuh.edu lANUAllY 13. 2011
For further informotion
New
Top
Campus Year's
Resolutions for U.S.
money
^O.Save
I.Take a trip
Ji
Volunteer to
12.
smoking
others
help |
9-Reduce,
reuse,
recycle www.usa.goY
your
Whot
is
^
^eu) 6 f^eSolutioh^
^edl-
"I want to learn how to dougie." —McKae "Be an awesome home teacher and get "This year, I'm going to submit mission
Joyner, sophomore, international cultural straight As." —Donnie Winter, sophomore, paperwork." Paris Spillane, Colorado.
studies humanities, Washington. biology, California.
"Learn guitar." —Nathan Neeley, freshman, 'My New Year's Resolution is to grow my "To slam dunk a basketball — never done
business, California. hhaaiirr oouutt.."" ——RRaacchheil Johnson, junior, secondary it before." -Zach Janiec, Utah.
education, Utah.
"I want to write with my left hand in my
—
classes all year." —Chloe Ence, junior, "This semester keep my GPA up. This "My New Year's resolution is to read the
—
biochemistry, Idaho. year do much more service and forget entire standard works this year."
myself" —Ellen Dorofeeva, junior, TESOL, -Isaac Hadley, Texas.
"Stay single." —Anonymous Belgium.
"To be a better person." -Austin Choi, "I'm going to pray for my country, so that "My New Year's resolution is to maybe go
freshman, undeclared, California. people back home can be more peaceful to the gym and get buff"
and happy." -Carol Ngyuen, Vietnam -Champ Vinitnantharat, Seattle.
4 ^KC Al.AKA'i
Back to school? iStudiez Pro
iStudiez Pro keeps track
There's an app for that W ofclasses, homework,
Evernote tests, and projects on a
Devices using apps were all the rage this With Evernote you can color-coded schedule, then
Christmas. Now that school is back in ses- take text, photo, video, or sends alerts on due dates. ''
sion, some apps can be major distractions. voice notes in class, and It can also store profes-
However, many apps are designed to make a sync them to your Mac or sors' office hours and contact information,
student's lite easier. Here are our top 10. PC later. and even calculate grades.
Cram StarWalk Stanza
Cram is a study tool that Taking an astronomy With Stanza you can
lets you create flashcards t/vA\IVl*<^ class? Point your iPhone access over 50,000 free
and multiple-choice tests, ^^V4#i%IVI or iPad at the sky, and books, including many
SECURITY+
or choose from thousands Star Walk identifies the ot the classics read in
ot practice tests in a constellations that you see. English classes.
database.
m
Facebook Wikipanion Bigwords.com
One ot the most popular Wikipedia can be a great BIGWORDS.com
apps ofall time. Face- starting point for research, compares prices on new,
book is the source for and Wikipanion is more used, and rental textbooks
everything that happens developed than Wikipe from big retailers, such
outside the classroom. dia's official app. as Amazon, Barnes and
Noble, and CourseSmart.
Dictionary.com
^ Dt^ ^ MIt '- W^ti I -c ^ t I f2. h'^ ti:- i.^ fi t'^ Dictionary.com deliv-
ers definitions for nearly
iff^ '- Wi t h ^1^8236-697 <n ^ ^^— \- -^.t \^ <n ^WM. ],000,000 words - no in-
ternet connection needed.
Graphing Calculator
While it may not work for
lUi
advanced calculus, this app
is an alternative to expen-
sive graphing calculators. ^^B|
t^h**^
(70) *'"HTt^4- :: t
Photos courtesy ofApplc-com
t f^ mw^- ABBE JONES
. -
^Witl ^' ^- ^~ tt t + 75> ? h^ i}' t n Z ^' ^' t t\ ^t <'
877-708-7092 !- 'USt 'I. 7i> . 77982 l-ALOHA i r ^ ^ h jj^fg .
h ^^^ SiTestWithTheBest. com i- r 7 -t ^ L -C < tz ^ i^ „
COVAI^CE^
"One Waterfront Plaza, 500Ala Moana Blvd., Ste., 400 lANLlAlU 13, 2011
Honolulu, HI 96813
DECADE
IN
^U04
Choir toursJapan and
REVIEW
• • Korea and is first Christian group to
2002 perform at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo;
BYUH launches first Asia-
President Gordon B. Hinckley speaks
Pacific Basketball tournament with teams
at commencement and dedicates Hale
from Japan, China and Fiji;Jeffrey R. Laa Blvd, Visitors Center, and BYUH
Holland dedicates BYUH Multistake
front entrance; Queen ofTongavisits
Center, which becomes new home of
campus
Religious Studies Department
2003
Men's and Women's tennis
2001 teams become first university joint
First students arrive at
BYUH from Cambodia and Papua teams to win two consecutive NCAA 2005 Golden Jubilee ofBYUH:
New Guinea; l' grad school scholar- II National Tennis Titles; PCC's 40''' 50-year celebration, which includes
Anniversary
ships offered; Dengue Fever breaks Gladys Knight, President Monson,
out on the Hawaiian Islands; First Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann,
traffic light in Laie is constructed at Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle, and a
the corner ofAnemoku and Kame- jubilee parade; "Genuine Gold" wall
hameha Highway; losepa launched unveiled in Aloha Center
into Hawaiian waters
^ KH AL.AKA'I
2008
losepa goes on display
at PCC; Department for Career & 20lO n yearold from Florida
Alumni opens; BYUH students travel
^OUO "40 days ofrain" causes to Israel; BYUM organized into four winsJunior Samoan Fireknife Cham-
pionship after learning the art via
» • tlooding island-wide; Full day ol colleges; President Gordon B. Hinck-
YouTube; Tsunami warning forces
power outage occurs due to massive ley passes away
students and community to higher
earthquake on Oahu;
ground; Laie Temple rededicated by
President Thomas S. Monson
Flooding cancels one day of
finals and causes structural
damage throughout Laie;
Unusually heavy vog plagues
Oahu.
2007
President Steven Wheel-
wright becomes 9' president of 2009
Eddie Aikau surfcontest
BYU-Hawaii; Former President Eric
held at Waimea Bay; New academic
Shumway accepts assignment as
schedule initiated at BYUH; "Ha:
temple president in Tonga; Concert
Breath ofLife" debuts at PCC;
Choir tours China IWORK launched to replace IWES;
Concert Choir tours Taiwan and
Hong Kong; Thomas S. Monson
photos: Ke Alaka'i Archives, eddieaikaufoundationorg called as new president ofLDS 7
Church lANLJARY 13, 201!
Campus
school's website. When students have signed would be beneficial to students. "It's expen-
BYUH HAS
up and receive their membership card in the sive to get a car, and sometimes you need a
mail, they are then free to reserve one ofthe car...[Students could] save some money," she
WHEELS schools two cars — which wdll remain parked said.
in the administration parking lot — either by There are two cars available cur-
phone or online. For $8 an hour or $62 a rently — a Ford Escape and a Mazda 3 —
day, the student then has complete access to but ifthe service becomes popular among
"You don't have to own a car to have a car." the island, simply by swiping the member- students, Kalama said, "In the future... they
This slogan can be found in big ship card over a space on the driver's side could possibly add more."
bold letters on newly printed posters all over window. Gas, insurance, roadside assistance "We encourage students to try it
campus. Its purpose: to advertise BYU- and a GPS are included in the price. and give us feedback," Kalama continued. "I
Hawaii's new car rental program, "Connect" Kenneth Kalama, a buyer for the hope it's a hit. I hope students like it. The
by Hertz. The program was created especially BYUH Purchasing Department, has been whole thing was done with students in mind.
for university students and has found success working closely with Hertz representatives I think it's great."
at universities in six countries and 25 states. to ensure that the program is a success. "We -VALERIE BAGLEY
The service, the first ofits kind in are the first school in Hawaii to have this
Hawaii, begins with a free student mem- program," he said. "I'd really like to get as
bership (after a promo code is entered to many students signed up as possible."
waive the $50 fee), which can be attained Freshman Karen Son, an accounting
by clicking on the link "Connect" from the major from Korea, thinks the new program
Hawaii ranked Matthew Murro, a member ofThe definitely see why there happens to be a lot
still
Neighborhood Security Watch (NSW) pro- ofcrime here."
'above average'
gram on Oahu, advises that the best way to Here is some advice to follow on
for crime rates ensure your safety is to simply go unnoticed. how to stay safe:
Murro says, "Don't do anything juvenile, • Avoid parties
District 4 ofthe Honolulu Police Department disrespectful or that will bring any negative • Don't go anywhere alone
consists ofthe entirety ofthe Windward attention to yourself Also, staying in a crowd • Stay in lit environments
side ofOahu, which stretches from Kailua and blending in with everyone helps ensure • Be aware ofyour surroundings
to Kahuku, has 170 full-time and civilian that you don't get singled out as a potential • Travel in groups
officers assigned to oversee this vicinity, as target." Being in town can present harmful
well as five neighborhood boards and 116 BYUH students frequently visit the situations. Ifpossible avoid drunken crowds
neighborhood security watches. Despite this, North Shore ofOahu as well as downtown and rowdy, physical individuals. Be smart. Be
Hawaii still ranks as an "above average state" Honolulu although both ofthese locations safe.
in crime rates. are potentially dangerous. Clark Tanner, a senior and art ma-
In 2009, the state ofHawaii had MattJensen, an undeclared fresh- jor from Nevada, said, "I've had friends that
392 forcible rape crimes, 9,178 robbery man from New Hampshire said, "I really have been less fortunate in their housing,
crimes, 33,422 theft charges, 2,111 assault enjoy hanging out on North Shore and in and, even in Laie, they've been victims ofa
charges, and 4,819 counts ofGrand-Theft town, but many ofthe people here are re- lot oftheft... Having a good landlord and be-
auto. Although Laie is safer than some com- ally intimidating and seem unfriendly. I've ing in a place where you at least feel safe and
munities on Oahu, students still need to be found myselfin a couple ofuncomfortable have peace ofmind is a must for me."
aware and cautious. situations since going to school here. I can -AARON PUZEY
8 KF ALAKA'I
' "
Welcome Back Students!
Dr. Kevin Baize O.D.
COMPLETE EYECARE
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Designer Eyewear
Contact Lenses
We
We have been opening doors and
take your Student Insurance!
closing loans for over 50 years!"
293-9500
Call today for your appointment!! FHA/VA.USDARuralHousing&manymoreloanprogramsavailable.
Located in the Laie Shopping Center,
m
next to the movie theater. www.guildmortgage.net/rondurant
NMLS ID275617
&
Fast Friendly Service Guild
609KailuaRoad,Suite200.Kailua,HI96734
808-263-8743(directline)1-866-703-4876(directfax)
Obama family," said Kit Elledge, a senior in account- sor and economist for the College Board,
plans
ing from Fresno, Calif, who works at the said, "There is an increasing gap [in cost]
S40 billion increase Cashier's Office. "Kids sometimes get mad that students have to cover on their own.
when I tell them their refund checks aren't According to U.S. Representative
for Pell grants
ready yet and tell me that ifthey don't get it George Miller, who is also the California
their landlords are going to kick them out. chairman ofthe Education and Labor Com-
obama plans to increase Pell grants for Here at BYU-Hawaii, tuition has mittee, quoted on washingtonpost.com, the
college students by $40 billion over the next risen from $1,800 in 2008 to $2,100 at pres- student aid bill the Fiouse passed in Decem-
decade. But with the rising cost oftuition, ent. Though tuition payments at other private ber will strengthen the Pell program, though
some analysts believe the adjustment may not and public universities are rising faster than does not accomplish answering the concerns
have a significant impact on student's school they are here on our own campus, it is clear about rising college costs, such as tuition and
bills. Some students are still working exces- students are still feeling the effects and doing fees.
sive amounts and taking out larger loans to their best to adjust their budgets. According to financialaidfinder.com,
make up the difference. From the 1970s to the present. Pell the plan to increase financial aid, titled the
"I see TVA moms coming in and grants on average have gone from covering American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
complaining that they haven't got their Staf- about two thirds ofcollege tuition to barely 2009, has yet to be approved by Congress.
ford loan yet or that they need their financial covering one third ofit. According to wash-
aid checks in order to buy groceries for their ingtonpost.com, Sandy Baum, college profes- -CARRIE COLLINGRIDGE
9
JAMIMvl M, 2011
"
SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES
UNITE JAPANESE CLUB
With 200 active members and counting, Japanese Club is one ofthe
largest clubs on campus. It is the internal framework and commit-
ment that makes them so successful and one ofthe most popular
culture clubs at BYU-Hawaii.
Japanese Club maintains detailed infrastructure in their pres-
idency and committees in order to better function. The committees
TheJapanese Club gathers outside the Kona Hawaii temple
include Service, Spirituality, Career, Temple, and Activities. Within
after their trip in September Photo by Yuki Takase
each committee, volunteers serve in various positions to ensure suc-
cessful events. "We attended the open house as aJapanese Club. Over
These committees have planned many special activities for two days 78 people gathered at the temple and went on the tour. We
Japanese club members to participate in. arranged it with the temple staffbeforehand because we knew a lot
In September 2010, a group of30 students traveled to the ofpeople would come. We prepared refreshments to have after the
big island to visit the Kona Temple. Yuki Kitahara, a sophomore in tour and we shared our feelings about the experience," commented
exercise science from Tokyo,Japan planned the trip. "We toured the Yoshie Higashi, a freshman in TESOL from Ibaraki, Japan. Higashi
island together and spent time with the local ward. We performed a also heads up the temple committee, which was newly formed this
traditional Japanese dance to thank them and shared our testimonies semester.
through song. They were so willing to support us. I think the trip The club also offersJapanese-English conversation classes,
made us learn a lot about the spirit. The more you share your testi- Gospel Forums, missionary preparation classes, and marriage prepa-
mony, the more it's strengthened. ration classes on a regular basis forJapanese speakers. From time
The temple committee again spent a month planning a club to time, CEOs ofJapanese companies travel to speak to the club, a
temple trip to the Laie Temple Open House. feature ofthe career committee's activities.
-TAYLOR RIPPY
Packing with purpose: in business and accounting and human me so he'll bring the rest ofmy stuff," he
resources from Fiji, said that he made sure to said.
What students choose
pack his clothes, scriptures and some Fijian Dooree Moon, a junior in ICS from
to bring to campus food when he moved out here. "I left behind Korea, is a returning student at BYU-Hawaii
my rugby gear. The fun stuff," he said. from 2007, so he has his packing situation
With new regulations on baggage and prices "I didn't bring as much decorations down. "In 2007 I brought two big bags and
attached to all checked luggage on most air- as I would have brought when I used to go a backpack with my laptop bag. In 2009 I
lines, it can be difficult for students to bring to BYU-Idaho. It was mostly clothes and had three bags. The same two big bags plus
over all oftheir personal items. For all stu- the really essential stuff... It's made me have another bag and my backpack, laptop and a
dents besides those from Hawaii, an airplane to be a lot more organized and a lot less guitar," he said." Moon said his bags mainly
flight is necessary to attend this university. attached to things so I'm better at choosing consisted ofclothes and school supplies.
"I brought things that I would use what I need and don't need," said Andrea In the case ofmany students, even
everyday and set those apart," said Kylie Hansen, a junior in ICS from Colorado. ifthey wanted to bring out more items from
Moe, a sophomore in English education from Over Christmas break, Hansen said home it would be difficult due to the small
Utah who checked two bags and brought a she brought some things home and brought size ofdorms and many off-campus housing.
carry-on. "One bag was just clothes that my other things back, switching up her belong- "Living in the dorms, I can't branch
dad magically stuffed everything in there and ings here on the island. out and get more stuff I have to stay with
another was stuffI wanted in my room like Marcus Costantino, a freshman in what I have and if I don't do that then I'll
decorations and picture frames." business marketing from Utah, has a different have to get rid ofsome stuff I can't accumu-
Sitiveni Ramasima, a sophomore plan. "My little brother will fly to come visit late at all," said Moe.
NICOLE CLARK
10
KC ALAKA'i