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1 Leeward Community College Ka Mana o The Thought Summer 2015 Break the Silence Pg things about Leeward Pg. 22 www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 1

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3 Well I ve been in the military for eight years. And now that I got out, I wanted to further my career [and] use the benefits that I acquired, while in. I also wanted to find my passion which I didn t know what it was right away. Now I want to pursue them. So, this is my big fresh start. Mario Perla Humans of Leeward See more at Photos by Almendro Fernandez The close proximity of where I live. The student life here is actually pretty good. I am part of SAB. It s cheaper here compared to Manoa and it s just awesome. Carissa Tinaza www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 3

4 Pg. 10 Pg. 19 Summer Mixed Plate Fast Track 10 Child Care Faculty Spotlight Cell Phone Vouyerism 16 Education Building Pg. 30 Pg. 38 Pg Campus Voices Leeward Hangouts Stress Relief #hitraffic 10 Things about Leeward Internships Break The Silence Wacky Sports La Tour Cafe Recipes Voices Behind The Anime Kawaii Kon NC-17 App For That Homeless Romantic Fashion Student Showcase 4

5 Summer 2015 Staff Almendro Fernandez Photographer RJ Fernandez Designer Kaeli Giron Illustrator Alina Kalani Designer Alicia Keanu Designer Melany McAngus Photographer Writer Kristine Mina Writer Photographer Jordan Randolph Photographer Alex Sabalburo Writer Marcel Saragena Photographer Ryan Sims Writer Trina Sisomvang Illustrator Coe Snyder Writer Russell Tolentino Illustrator Stanley Lee Adviser Tyla Smith Editor Joel Gaspar Creative Director Jasmine Bautista Chance Nakazato Associate Editors Nathanel Jaramillo Copy Editor About Ka Mana o is the student publication of Leeward Community College. It is published quarterly, funded by student fees and advertising, and administered by the Board of Student Communications. Editorial content reflects views only of Ka Mana o staff and not of BOSC, students, faculty, and staff of Leeward. Ka Mana o welcomes students interested in being staff members, as well as submissions of creative works. Ka Mana o reserves the right to edit for length and content, and publication is not guaranteed. All content published in Ka Mana o and its website may not be reprinted or republished in any form without permission. Copies of Ka Mana o are available at newsstands throughout campus. Copyright 2015 Board of Student Communications. Welcome to (or back) to Leeward Community College. I m Tyla Smith, the editor of Ka Mana o and when I was asked what to write about, our copy editor told me I should write about myself. I ve been in college since 2006 and will finally graduate with my bachelor s in English in Fall 2015 that s nearly nine years for a degree that should take only five at most. That is why programs like Fast Track or 15 to Finish are becoming so popular students are just staying in school without a plan. The other side is that students go to college after high school because they are told to they really have no idea what they want to do with their lives. I started college with the dream of being a famous novelist and I still hold that dream but that is not something a person needs to go to college for. I got sidetracked. At one point, I was going to be an elementary school teacher until I did an internship at a school in Florida. I love kids but realized I hate the school system as it is now and I have a hard time conforming to any system that will not allow me to be me or kids to be kids. After working in the Philippines for the United States Embassy, I considered getting a degree in political science. I even did well on the Foreign Service exam but I turned that path down once again when I realized I could not push an agenda I didn t agree with. After freelance writing for Get Out of the Maze awhile and potential clients turning me down for not having one, I decided to return to school to get my bachelor s in English. Back to college I went, winding up at Leeward except with a plan to get a degree in English. Since Fall 2013, I ve managed to expand my college experience more at Leeward with a concrete plan than my previous seven years at other institutions. Imagine the money I could have saved had I not just blindly jumped into academia right after high school. In this issue, we are providing students a brief overview of what Leeward can do for them. This college has taught me a lot about myself and I ve met and worked with many inspiring faculty and peers that have pushed me to the place I m at now. Leeward is a great place for students to explore and do the things they want to do in the real world. This campus stands apart, to me, then other campuses in the UH system but try not to stay here longer than you need to. College is designed to give a person better critical thinking skills use those to reinvent yourself. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 5

6 MIXED PLATE A COMPILATION OF RANDOM FACTS AND OPINIONS By Ka Mana o Staff Illustrations by Trina Sisomvang Tarot Cards: Predicting the future since the 16th century Two philosophies on how To begin a tarot reading, one individual shuffles all 78 cards proceeding to arrange the cards in a spread of their choice. Next, the reader interprets the patterns and images on the client s cards regarding their past, present and future or the emotions being experienced. As with most occult things, no scientific study has gone into tarot but there are a couple of philosophies on how it might work. Accessing the Subconscious The subconscious can pick up and memorize things that the conscious cannot. A tarot reader may notice things with a client and then see those same things in the card, bringing them out. Author Malcolm Gladwell discusses various ways to access the unconscious in his book Blink, explaining how to listen to one s gut feeling. Those who perform readings for themselves could be projecting their own thoughts onto the cards. That s why some tarot readers will suggest that eventually they, or their client, will be able to 6 meditate for themselves and see what the future holds. Synchronicity Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology, conceptualized the idea of synchronicity, which he believed to be the guiding force of the universe. This principle is fueled by quantum mechanics, the science of matter and energy. With this in mind, tarot cards are the matter that show the paths and patterns of the energy. Granted, Jung s main focus was on I Ching, another branch of divination, not specifically tarot. Of course, neither of these explanations can really explain why a certain card may be flipped over. When receiving a reading, it s important to remember that some tarot readers may speak in generalities that can apply to anyone and that anything a reader says may not happen for certain. Instead, readings reveal patterns in a client s life to either warn or help keep them on the same path. How to not intrude ways to make that special someone not want you Attracting that special someone can be nerve-wracking. Here are some of the most common pickup lines that people may use. For those who are bombarded with said pickup lines, here are comebacks that can repel unwanted suitors. General Are you Google? Because you have everything I am looking for. What is on your face? Oh, it s beauty. Are you a magician? Because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears. They say that the happiest place on Earth is Disneyland. Apparently, they have not been in your arms. Can I take your picture of you to prove to my friends that angels do exist? Anti-pickup lines (antipickuplines.com) 1. Pickup: I wanna give myself to you. Response: I m sorry, I don t accept free gifts. 2. Pickup: Your face must turn a few heads. Response: Your face must turn a few stomachs. 3. Pickup: I m a photographer and i ve been looking for a face like yours. Response: I m a plastic surgeon and I ve been looking for a face like yours. 4. Pickup: I would die for you. Response: Prove it. 5. Pickup: Wanna head back to my place? Response: Well, no, can two people fit under a rock?

7 Amazing Hawaii Comic Con Featuring Stan Lee The Amazing Hawaii Comic Con will take place from Sept at the Hawaii Convention Center. Unlike the annual locally run conventions the Kawaii Kon anime convention and the Hoku Kon sci-fi convention Amazing Comic Con is one that tours the nation. Announced on March 25, this will be Hawaii s first Amazing Comic Con event. The guest lineup features comic book artists George Perez, creator of DC s The New Teen Titans, Mark Bagley of Marvel s The Amazing Spider-Man and Adam Kubert of Marvel s Wolverine. Stan Lee of Marvel Comics will also be making an appearance. Still in the early stages, organizers are looking to prospective attendees for suggestions to expand on the event. Aside from guest speakers, attendee-conducted panels and other events have been proposed. Tickets go on sale on May 15 with one-day passes starting at $25 and three-day passes available for $60. Two kinds of VIP packages will be offered for $150: the Original VIP Experience and a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed package. On May 18, military bases will sell discounted passes. Children 10 years old or younger get free admission when accompanied by a paid adult. Random Facts That Will Make Anyone Smile Believe in Steven and the Crystal Gems Created by Rebecca Sugar of Cartoon Network s Adventure Time, Steven Universe premiered on Nov. 4, 2013, and is a refreshing coming-of-age cartoon. The show features a diverse cast of characters with the majority of the voice actors being people of color. Steven Universe explores complex ideas in a way that is easy to digest, using the titular character s naivete, a whimsical art style and music that effectively sets the mood. The story follows a team of warriors who are personified gems from another galaxy and Steven Universe, the half-human son that their leader, Rose Quartz, gave her life to create. Throughout the series, Steven must assume the duties and responsibilities of being a gem warrior while growing up as a typical human child. The dichotomy between Steven s lineages is shown through the lighthearted, carefree interactions he has with 1. Hundreds of trees are planted every year by squirrels who forgot where they hid their nuts. 2. Voice actors of Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life. 3. Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham to win a bet against his publisher who did not believe he could write a book using only 50 different words. 4. Beer was not considered alcohol in Russia until It was categorized as a soft drink. 5. Charlie Chaplin once entered a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest and lost. 6. Reed Hastings invented Netflix after racking up $40 in late fees for a VHS rental. his father, Greg, and the heavier, more educational missions he embarks on with the Crystal Gems. Currently in its second season, the show has garnered a massive following. The fanbase has been prolific in the propagation of theories and speculation as well as the creation of original gem warrior characters or gemsonas. 7. One out of every 10 European babies are conceived in an IKEA bed. 8. The Guinness Book of World Records holds its own record for the book most often stolen from public libraries. 9. Sporange is an actual word that rhymes with orange. 10. Studies show that cows produce more milk while listening to R.E.M. s Everybody Hurts. 11. In the 2011 Czech Republic Census, over 15,000 people listed their religion as Jedi. 12. Blind people smile when they are happy, even though they ve never witnessed the act of smiling. Source: Buzzfeed.com, mentalfloss. com, popsugar.com www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 7

8 FEATURE Getting a Degree in Two Years By Nate Jaramillo & Tyla Smith Photos by Almendro Fernandez Leeward Community College s Fast Track program graduated a cohort of six students in Spring When I was talking to a counselor about it, (Libarios) told me, Oh, yeah, not everyone finishes their associates in two years and that was a shock to me. I thought everybody finishes their (associate degree) in two years and she was like, No, it s a very low percentage, Leeward Fast Track graduate Mellisa Gajardo said. The Fast Track program is designed to have students take 15 credits a semester, preparing them to transition from a twoyear college and into a four-year university. I only go to school. I don t work or anything so I thought the load was perfectly fine because it s five classes and I came out of high school taking six. I think from what I ve heard and from other people I ve talked to the five classes a semester is what scares them because they also have other stuff going on, Gajardo said. As the counselor in charge of the program, Laurie Libarios is passionate and proud of her students. She believes this program will help expedite the process of students earning degrees. I wish I had this when I was at Leeward. I was one of the swirlers (students without a plan). I transferred with over 80 credits, Libarios said. Fast Track works well for those who know what degree they intend to pursue and plan on transferring to a four-year university. Students must pass the COMPASS test with scores high enough to place in English 100 and Math 103. For those who place lower, a new program called On Track will begin in Fall Perks of Being in Fast Track Students enrolled in the Fast Track program are given access to early registration, a benefit that can be appreciated more when coupled with a strong academic plan. Leeward Fast Track graduate Alexander Acorda names the early registration as his favorite program perk. 8

9 Every fall, it (tuition) just goes up. The more you can speed it up, the more money you can save eventually. The classes I took that they give us, I really liked it but it can be sometimes limiting. Overall, I liked that we already (had) a reserved spot for us, Acorda said. A $500 stipend at the end of each semester is another incentive for students to join the program. Originally a stipend of $300 each for 20 students, the cohort now only consists of six, giving the remaining students a $200 bonus. It s a good reward because it s like I m getting paid to go to school. It helps paying for tuition and everything, Gajardo said. According to Libarios, the program is designed for flexibility so schedules are tailored to students needs. She and former dean Chris Manaseri compiled required classes for students to take each semester while also keeping slots open for electives. Students want a plan but we don t want to be too prescribed, Libarios said. Complete College America researched the percentage of students in the United States who have graduated and found that 9.5 percent of community college students graduate in three years. The faster a student pushes through college, the more likely they are to graduate with a bachelor s and not drop out. Every fall, it (tuition) just goes up. The more you can speed it up, the more money you can save eventually, Libarios said. 15 Credits Not For Everyone For those who have work or other commitments, Libarios advises students to consider how Fast Track would fit into their schedules. A GPA of 2.5 is required to stay in Fast Track but students aspiring to enter a more competitive field like nursing should work on having a stronger GPA. I have friends and close acquaintances that also got into this program. Personal reasons and then also, they really cannot manage their time that well. They also work at another job and they re taking five classes so it s hard for them to up their grade to meet the requirement, Leeward Fast Track graduate Alexander Paul Acorda said. Recommended by his counselor, Acorda managed to complete Fast Track despite working part-time at Waipahu Public Library. I wouldn t say it s for everyone since we already saw I think 19 or 20 students originally had signed up for it and now we re left with six so definitely it s not for everyone. Moving On Gajardo plans to continue her education and earn a degree at UH Manoa in marine biology while continuing to take 15 credits a semester. She intends to return to Leeward in Fall 2015 to finish her foreign language requirement. Acorda is going to West Oahu for a degree in sociology. I think if I were to give advice to Fast Track, I would tell them the set up is good but give students the freedom to switch out classes. I had that for my second semester. It was either take foreign language or math and I didn t want to take six classes so I cut out foreign language and I haven t gone back yet to take it, Gajardo said. Fast Track brought the students closer together and Libarios considers their departure to be bittersweet. According to Gajardo, the students took all their classes together until the third or fourth semester. (We) became really good friends. We re, like, really close, Gajardo said. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 9

10 FEATURE for leewa The symbiotic rela preschoolers and As a community college, Leeward houses a diverse student population with equally diverse backgrounds. Students can range from recent high school graduates, Early Start college students or returning military veterans who hope to further or continue their education. With such variety, it s important to have facilities that can accommodate all students. One such facility is the Children s Center located right here on campus. Leeward s Children s Center is one of three in the community college system on O ahu, with the other two facilities at Honolulu Community College and Kapi olani Community College. Each center serves as a laboratory for Honolulu s early childhood teacher training programs within the University of Hawaii system, preparing future preschool teachers and professionals in the field of early childhood. Background While the centers supplement an educational program, each facility provides quality care and schooling something that Leeward s Children s Center has been doing for 21 years. Steve Bobilin, early childhood specialist with Honolulu CC and Leeward CC described the growth and success of the program as a whole. Our curriculum hasn t changed that much but it s gotten richer. The quality of the curriculum has deepened and become solidified. Every year, we ve been building upon what we ve learned before but the quality of care has remained consistent during the course of time we ve been open, Bobilin said. Bobilin clarified three main purposes of Leeward s facility and that of the other centers. The first is to provide quality childcare and education for the children at each facility. The second is to nurture students, imparting the necessary experience and knowledge to become effective preschool teachers and professionals in their field. The final purpose is to provide an environment where the children can learn and grow as individuals. It s been very rewarding to help to open this school, to see it grow, to see it flourish (and) to see the children (if) they come back later, Bobilin explained. Some students even end up working in the same classrooms they themselves grew up in, working to become future preschool teachers. It s nice to know that we ve had an impact on their growth and development, Bobilin said. Child and Staff Interaction Besides the main facilitators like Bobilin, there are student workers and assistants who develop strong relationships with the children in their care. Assistant and Honolulu CC practicum student Kristin Wilson believes that the ratio of one adult to three children is perfect, allowing for a more encompassing experience. I think the relationships you build with them at the beginning, it s (like) you come in and you re a stranger and they re a stranger When you walk in the door you can see their faces light up and you have good conversations with them. You get to know them as people and it s just really special to be a part of that, Wilson said. Each worker, like Wilson, 10

11 rd parents tionship between future teachers By Chance Nakazato Photo by Marcel Saragena witnesses the continued growth and learning of each child left in their care. The center assists in the continued development of the children like a readiness center but on a more individual level. Children are growing in all ways (and) all at the same time intellectually, creatively, they re growing in their language, they re growing in their ability to think (and) to make distinctions, Bobilin said. When children depart from the program, they are better prepared for kindergarten and other levels of education. This type of growth can be attributed to the engaging mixture of learning through play at the center. Practicum student Suilda Sadural affirms that the curriculum for the children establishes a more enriching environment. Many of the children enrolled in the program are talented for their age and it shows through the adult-child interactions. Another student worker Jasmine Soliven testifies to the children s giftedness through different verbal interactions, interactions that include the Mars rover, the solar system and how hair is weighed down by gravity. I was playing with a child the other day, and he s like no, my hair doesn t stand up, it s pulled down by gravity and he s three years old. Soliven also discussed the children s artistic abilities and overall creativity. I learn a lot from them, and a lot of them are really creative. They love art and I just love seeing their artwork because all of them are just so creative. It s just mindblowing working with them and I learn something from them everyday. the families of faculty and staff. Upon acceptance into the program, a nonrefundable, comprehensive fee of $125 must be paid to reserve space for the child in question. This deposit is required upon receiving an acceptance letter with a signed Payment Agreement or by deadline as specified via acceptance letter. Finally, a tuition which covers operating costs of the center is required. For the exact pricing, contact the center of choice. Ages: 3 to 5 years Hours and Days of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This is a great school to have your child engaged in. I mean, the way that they teach, the curriculum that they have, the studies that they have, it s unbelievable. You learn through play. That s how easy it is, you learn through engaging and play and that s what they do here. I love it. I really do, Sadural said. How to Enroll According to Leeward s Children s center brochure, applications are available through the Student Services division. Priority enrollment is reserved for the children of students at each campus Honolulu CC, Kapi olani CC and Leeward with a few reserved spots for www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 11

12 NEWS faculty////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Spotlight Leeward Chancellor Manuel Cabral By Chance Nakazato Photo by Melany McAngus 12

13 Leeward Chancellor Manuel Cabral can be seen conversing with students, faculty and staff anywhere on campus. While this can be attributed to his his talent as a vocalist or participation in various game shows, Cabral s charismatic but welcoming demeanor exemplifies his dedication and love towards the Leeward campus. While pursuing a master s degree in mathematics at Indiana University, Cabral discovered his passion. As a graduate assistant whose job was to teach, Cabral worked with students and helped them to succeed and thrive on their academic journeys. That s when I decided to explore teaching as a profession and I was fortunate (enough) to get hired at Virginia Tech for three years in their math department. Pretty much at that point, I decided that s what I would do, Cabral said. Returning to Hawai i, Cabral continued his passion as a lecturer for the University of Hawai i at Manoa and Honolulu Community College. In the spring of 1980, he applied and was accepted into a full-time position at Leeward. As a junior faculty member, Cabral became heavily involved with campus life, joining the campus council, faculty senate and system initiatives while simultaneously earning his tenure. In 1988, Cabral was elected as the math and sciences division chair for Leeward, a position that he held for 19 years. Little did he know, this job prepared him for an even larger role within the college. In 2007, he was elected as the interim chancellor of Leeward and has been the official chancellor since June 1, They recommended me and I very hesitantly agreed to this because it is a big job and I (had) not done any of the previous step jobs. But I thought, you know, you can do this in 12 (to) 15 months, just dig down deep (and) learn fast. You re invested in the institution, you know how the academic part works and (how) students work. So that s how I started, my first day (as interim) was March 19, 2007, so now, I made just a little over eight years sitting in the chancellor s seat, Cabral said. Proudest accomplishment As a campus, Leeward has accomplished much. Cabral mentioned several of these accomplishments: the new Imi Ike education building, Leeward s new permanent facility for the Waianae campus, the expansion of the Native Hawaiian programs and halau as well as grant money obtained from Title III. We ve done a lot as a campus community and I m real happy to see where Leeward is today, especially to see what we ve accomplished as a community of people working for the betterment of our students, Cabral said. On a more personal note, Cabral feels that his proudest contribution to Leeward is the 2012 accreditation report. Every six years, Leeward must undergo formal accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and according to Cabral, Leeward had to address some of the committee s concerns. It was through campuswide collaboration and commitment that Leeward bounced back. We basically had the most stellar accreditation report we ve ever received over the whole time I ve been here since And I do not take full responsibility for that. I give all the thanks and acknowledgements to everybody who participated that includes our When I look at the grand scheme of my life, I could not have asked for a more rewarding, professional and personal life than what I ve had here at Leeward. student representatives, faculty, (and) staff. It was a labor of love and a lot of work to put that together and it takes a good year and a half to two years to bring that to fruition, Cabral said. Leeward s Future Besides the 2012 accreditation and recent improvements to Leeward, the college has made notable strides in the area of academics. Cabral attested to this growth by describing new and already established programs. We have some new stellar programs which went from 25 (students) to 400. We (also) have a new ASNS degree which now captures our STEM majors rather than letting them be traditional liberal arts majors, we ve kind of helped them to focus and that s almost up to 400 (students) itself in two years, Cabral said. While Leeward is known as the liberal arts institution and other campuses have more technical backgrounds, a growing demographic requires that the college expands as well. On the the career and technical side, we have expanded quite a bit. For example, health information technology, our culinary program is thriving, we have one of the biggest automotive programs on the island (and in) the state. Our non-credit programs are really growing in terms of addressing the needs in the healthcare community, Cabral said. with the University of Hawai i at West O ahu, especially since their campus is also growing. He hopes to fine-tune the transfer process, maximizing a student s ability to finish their degree and find future employment. We ve always partnered with West O ahu but now that they re growing and expanding and many of their students come from our campus, we want to make the transition as fluid as possible. Hopefully, we give those students the kind of degree programs that they re interested in (and) passionate about leading them to the kind of employment and the kind of jobs that they d like to have, Cabral said. Leeward as a campus When asked about what makes Leeward unique, Cabral described a diverse but welcoming atmosphere, not just with the students but with the faculty, staff and administration. This is something he noticed back in 1980 where everyone works together to create an enriching and inclusive environment. As far as student-faculty interaction, Cabral believes in a more personalized approach to provide a home that gives students a sense of belonging and responsibility. I think for many students when they first come (to Leeward), they re still trying to find their way and something needs to ground them here. So a lot of times it could be a connection with a faculty member, it could be a connection with another group of students (or) a staff member but they need to connect in some way. (That way), when times get a little hard or maybe they have other life issues, they have somebody to go to or at least they feel like (they have) some kind of center here, Cabral said. Cabral proudly described the students of Leeward as individuals who, regardless of age, are redefining their lives. There is this kind of energy and I think it s kind of an energy of always being willing to look and examine, willing to change and willing to not be status quo. Ultimately, Cabral believes that people should live life to the fullest, regardless of the fears and doubts that may present themselves. Never go through life wondering what if. You don t want to do that. I mean, you want to make good choices but sometimes, when you re given a choice, it might be a hard (one) and sometimes fear holds us back the fear of change or the fear of failing. And you know, there might be great opportunity if you take the chance, but if you don t take the chance you ll never know, Cabral said. Besides expanding on academic programs, Cabral hopes to partner more closely www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 13

14 NEWS Cell Phone Voyeurism at UH Manoa Women exploited, no justice served By Tyla Smith Illustration by Kaeli Giron University of Hawai i at Manoa student Lauren Callihan was scrolling through her Facebook feed when one of her friends posted about an unfamiliar website featuring pictures of female Manoa students. Callihan felt uneasy looking at the website and suspected that her friend had been hacked. Though after inquiring about it, she found out it was a legitimate site. Definitely (the link) not exactly what I was expecting but I don t know what I was expecting either. I was just like what is this? I did not realize it at the time until some of my peers informed me that it was a adult website, that was an enlightening find for me and also more terrifying to consider that those girls had their photo posted on there. I dont think I would ve even hesitated to share the link if I had known at first what was happening or the extent of it, Callihan said. The website imagefap.com circulated around Facebook, prompting students to alert the Department of Security at UH Manoa about the incident. ImageFap is advertised as Free Porn Pics the biggest adult hoster and the perpetrator uploaded over 140 photos of Asian female students on campus without consent. The candid photos have now been removed but the perpetrator who was caught within 24 hours of the Department of Public Safety s (DPS) alert will not be charged. His camera voyeurism is considered completely legal. Not sure what laws are broken here. We want this campus and every campus to be a safe place where students are pursuing higher education. This behavior is inappropriate. whatever we can do to make sure all the campuses are safe and healthy place to focus on study. I really commend campus security and DPS because of their hard work this person was identified and the website taken down.... Not all cases have this resolutions, UH Manoa director of media production Dan Meisenzahl said. Manoa s Inaction According to an article posted by Ka Leo on April 27, their staff was tipped off by a German-sounding caller in February, prompting them to alert DPS about the website. They were not the first to report the website. I don t understand what (UH Manoa s) mindset was, Callihan said. I feel like it was more like they were trying to follow some rules. I don t feel like there are rules that they were trying to follow as far as legal internet I don t think they ended up protecting the right people and I know right (is) an arbitrary word but, I mean, we have these women who were exploited and instead, the person who gets to keep his own anonymity is the one who actually exploited.... It s just a little disturbing, Callihan said. In UH Manoa s own alert, there was no indication that the website was an adult website. According to Meisenzahl, he and DPS did not realize that a website named Image F- A-P was for adult consumption, believing it to be a site for regular image uploads. I m glad they sent out the pretty quickly from what I understand but my major concern and this is something that gets repeated they tend to downplay the situation more than what it actually it is, UH Manoa graduate student Jonathan Omuro said. They cited the incident as a person who is posting pictures online. In actuality, what is occurring (is) he is posting them to a pornographic site and that makes the situation a lot more concerning and (complicated) because it is a site 14

15 used for consumption of womens bodies and he s not asking these women for consent. So I think actually mentioning that is really important in the campus . Now we see KHON taking that same and people aren t getting the full picture of what s concerning. Leeward Community College Student Life coordinator and head of Love Pono Lexer Chou was also displeased with the way that UH Manoa handled the incident. It kind of makes my blood boil right now, Chou said. Why would anyone do that? My concern is really the protection of the students. And it s not even the students, an individual can be doing that anywhere at a Starbucks, anywhere. I don t know what repercussion Manoa has on that end. It s obviously a violation of student conduct code. No laws were broken Under Hawai i Statutes Section , the perpetrator s violation of privacy in the second degree was legal. If he had taken photos of the women s private areas or if UH Manoa was private property, it would have been illegal. The First Amendment protects the right of free speech. It is well established that in order to be protected under the First Amendment, images must communicate some idea. To achieve First Amendment protection, a plaintiff must show that he possessed: (1) a message to be communicated; and (2) an audience to receive that message, regardless of the medium in which the message is to be expressed, the United States District Courts ruled in 2005 in the case of Porat v. Lincoln Towers Community Association. Really there are a lot of things in history that weren t technically illegal. I mean Martin Luther King had a quote about how technically what Hitler did wasn t illegal but that didn t make it right, and there are many other instances in history. I m not in any way, trying to say that these things are equal. I don t want that to be confused. But I do think that you know, just because something is legal, it doesn t make it ethically correct, Callihan said. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 15

16 FEATURE A building For success The education building s new resources By Chance Nakazato Photo by Marcel Saragena Imi Ike, the Hawaiian name for Leeward s new education building, means to seek knowledge. Since the Spring 2014 semester, the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program and its constituents have capitalized on the newest resources made available by the building s completion. Previously housed in rooms DA-205A and GT-220, the AAT faculty and staff is a close-knit group seven people crammed into a small space. Now, with a fully dedicated building for the program, faculty and staff have offices to call their own. AAT program coordinator and instructor Bobbie Martel expressed gratitude and excitement when asked about the new building s influence on the program as a whole. It worked very well for us because we are a family, we were very close together. Although we did have anxiety at first because we ve been so close for so long, we re just very proud of our programs and very thankful that this program is here to serve for many years to come future teachers, Martel said. When the AAT program first began in 2006, Martel was the only instructor, teaching a total of 24 students. Come 2015, program enrollment has increased to over 400. Alongside the program s expansion, faculty and staff have increased in number and their dedication to student success continues. When students come to information sessions when we hold them each semester and they see that this is their building, where they can come and study and relax, it s a huge benefit. We re going to continue to work really hard to make sure we continue to build the program, Martel said. A Symbol for Leeward Standing three stories high and spanning 24,105 square feet, this new building is the first to be seen upon arriving at the Leeward 16 campus. Cameron Rivera, the AAT program s Student Success Specialist, views Imi Ike as a symbol for the entirety of Leeward and the degree programs offered through AAT. I see it as a fresh new thing on our campus, not just because it s the newest building but (because) it represents new things that we re doing as educators. It s a symbol of all these new things and definitely new opportunities for people to become or join the education community (as) educators, Rivera said. Some new education programs include the Special Education inclusive certificate and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) alternative certification. After opening, the Imi Ike building has accommodated the AAT program, other Leeward CC departments, the University of Hawai i at Manoa and the Hawai i Technology Academy (HTA). UH Manoa houses a dual-certification program, the DOE via the HTA uses classrooms to implement the flipped classroom model the inversion of traditional teaching methods to utilize more online instruction and more in-class discussion or classwork. Leeward programs like business and mathematics also share classroom space. In addition, professional development courses for in-service teachers are held in Leeward s education building. Martel sees the building as a hub for education, developing instructors skills in the classroom. Just like in nursing or any profession, you want to keep polishing your skills. Those courses will be held here so that s another expansion of a level that brings us. Not just preparing teachers but supporting their continued efforts as lifelong learners, Martel said. When asked about future structure additions, Martel believes the program will continue on its path to the development and training of future teachers. I don t see future buildings at this point. We have (a) wonderful space so if we indeed continue to grow, it just means that I see it as a fresh new thing on our campus, not just because it s the newest building but (because) it represents new things that we re doing as educators. we will utilize more of the classroom space that s here, Martel said. Resource Accessibility Classrooms come well equipped for educational purposes interactive smartboards, ipad and laptop borrow centers, spacious classrooms and student resource rooms. The classrooms provide students easy access to lessons and course materials. Rivera predicts each addition greatly enhancing accessibility and the experience of those who make use of the building. One room in particular that Rivera looks forward to using is the video classroom. Once up and running, the equipment will allow instructors in other departments or outside of Leeward to record classroom instruction, thereby improving the overall learning and teaching experience. I look forward to the streaming video that we re going to offer. That will help students that take online classes on the neighbor islands or on the mainland. This way, they can still see what s going on in the class and still be able to participate, instead of watching a pre-recorded version of what happened. It s very exciting, Rivera said.

17 Aside from the technology made available, AAT peer mentors are more available to aid their fellow students through appointment or walk-in consultation. Peer mentor John Gacula described the benefits of using the student resource rooms. Ever since we got the resource (rooms) after months of preparation and anticipation I d say it s a real nice area to study in. You can get comfortable in here. I do feel that this room is very beneficial for the AAT students because if you re taking most of the classes in this building, you could easily just head upstairs and find a table to work at. It s more accessible and more convenient as well too, Gacula said. These rooms are perfect for relaxing, studying and receiving help with class assignments. Adding to convenience, these areas are better suited for leisure compared to places like the student lounge or the Learning Commons. It s always important to take advantage of all the resources because the program is here to help you succeed. Nobody wants you to be set up for failure. If the instructors are busy, peer mentors would always be able to provide assistance or just an ear if you need to talk to somebody about school and the struggles of life and the ups and downs, Gacula said. Leeward s Teaching Channel According to Rivera, Leeward is working to develop a revolutionary tool to further improve education in Hawai i. Similar to the already-used Teaching Channel on the mainland, Leeward in collaboration with the DOE aims to collect a wide range of video recordings of effective teaching strategies unique to Hawai i s demographic. This library will contain a number of videos available for local educators to learn and share teaching strategies. Educators from all UH campuses will be able to collaborate with each other. They can say, hey, I wanna see what a good lesson on biology would be, and they search this huge library and find a really good example of someone teaching that type of lesson, Rivera explained. With this innovation, Hawaii schools and their students will have educators who understand and can relate to their respective communities. Their audience is more of a mainland audience so we re building this local perspective and seeing how these effective teaching strategies are happening in Hawaii, Rivera said. Prospective AAT Students Students who are still looking for a major should consider the AAT program and its many degree options. Rivera elaborated on one of the benefits of enrolling as an AAT major. For all liberal arts students who don t have any idea right now what they want to do, definitely give AAT a shot. In fact, all new students who follow our new program end up with both a degree in AAT as well as a liberal arts degree so it s like two degrees in one. Concurrently, for 62 credits, you will get two associate degrees, Rivera said. From personal experience, Gacula testifies to the nature of the program. The AAT program s great because the staff and peers within this program are very helpful, friendly. The program s like a family type of environment. Everybody wants to make sure that we all succeed and nobody discourages you. They are always here to support you and the resources here are just very beneficial to a student s success. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 17

18 What do you dislike about Leeward Community College? Campus Voices > Photos by Almendro Fernandez >>> Amy Butterfield > Liberal Arts Major Mel Mossman Social Work Major > The road leading up to the school needs repaving. It is very uneven and there are too many potholes, I think that the food at the cafeteria is expensive. I understand that food cost can be high but as students in a state educational system, (it) is rather expensive. It is cheaper or more cost efficient to go to Subway instead of our own cafeteria, > Zach Hunter Liberal Arts Major I dislike the lack of tutor per student ratio, minimal study hours for students and locations. Finding these locations are somewhat difficult and they re always overfilled, Jungmi Wolosz Liberal Arts Major The music room needs individual rooms for each piano so students can practice better. Not effective having more than one piano in (the) same room. The library needs more computers. The wait is too long for a computer, > Yazmin Mendoza Biochemisty Major I would like to see more students participating in school events so that we can become a closer group of students. One ohana, 18

19 Leeward hangouts By Nate Jaramillo Photos by Jordan Randolph As with any new environment, it is important to become acclimated. Students should bear this in mind and try to find places to kill time between classes. In doing so, they can meet new people and discover a place where they belong at Leeward Community College. Student Lounge The student lounge is located right above the cafeteria and next to the Student Government office. Along with plenty of space and seating, the walls are adorned with student art pieces. The lounge is frequently used by students who play video games, card games or just want to hang out. Leeward student Jordan Miller explained that his favorite place on campus is the student lounge. A lot of people who share, like, really common (interests) like video games, anime stuff they usually gather around there so I kinda feel more or less at home, Miller said. While Miller enjoys the comfortable atmosphere that the lounge provides, student Ciara Keamo says that other places might be more suitable for more academic purposes. I don t go there often because it s loud but if you want to just have noise and mingle with people, I would say student lounge, Keamo said. Kimo Bean Keamo recommends her favorite spot Kimo Bean to anyone looking to study. Upon entering the Learning Commons, students will sometimes be greeted by a long line of people extending from the cafe. Kimo Bean s aroma of coffee and upbeat playlist welcome students to get together, buy some drinks and get work done. For that reason, it s not uncommon for the place to be packed. Kimo Bean s pretty good just hanging out with the music and the whole atmosphere, she said. Keamo enjoys studying in Kimo Bean and appreciates the ambient noise. She is here often because she also works the reference desk in the Learning Commons. I get along with their staff, too, since I work right across from them, she explained. Library For those who prefer absolute quiet over the sounds of a bustling cafe, the library right above Kimo Bean is always available. Student Stuart Martin is one such person who uses the library. For me, what really interests me is the library just because it s quiet. It s just the most peaceful place that I can just go and do my homework, he said. Martin also enjoys the library and its available resources. The walls are lined with cubicles and a classroom area in the back. There are also designated work stations reserved for the digital media students. If we didn t have Google and stuff at home or if you have troubles with that, the first place you should go is the library, Miller explained. Jobs Keamo also suggests picking up on-campus jobs as they are a good way to earn money between classes. It s good experience into introducing you into the workforce and certain jobs, you can study on, Keamo said. She explained that the hours at the reference desk are flexible and accommodate employees class schedules. On-campus jobs can be found through the use of the Student Employment and Cooperative Education (SECE) website or with the help of Job Prep Services. Martin, who was a writing consultant last semester, offered some insight. It was good but for me, personally, I d rather just focus on school instead of work. If you have free time and you need money, then I d recommend getting an on-campus job, he explained. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 19

20 FEATURE Working Towards Stability relief tips for Leeward college students By Chance Nakazato Photo by Almendro Fernandez As a college student, stressors both negative and positive can be amplified when juggling schoolwork, a full- or part-time job, kids and other responsibilities. For high school students just entering college, the transition itself can be stressful. Michael Helfer, Leeward s on-campus psychologist, provided his insight into stress management and how stress can affect individuals. First, it s impossible to avoid stress. It s just a part of life. Stress becomes a problem when you have nowhere to put that energy. So if you re just worried about writing that paper or just thinking about it over and over again, you re not putting that energy to good use. You re just taxing your body (which makes) you feel exhausted, Helfer said. 20 Basic Strategies Helfer suggests a routine to help manage the demands and stress involved with school, work and other duties. A key skill in maintaining an effective schedule would be time management. This includes avoiding distractions, pacing oneself and prioritization. While studying, find a quiet, secluded area to avoid distractions to separate oneself from distracting peers or coworkers. Whether it s shutting the door or working in another area, barriers from disruptive individuals helps to alleviate unwanted stress. It s also a good idea to refrain from texting or browsing social media. Everyone has limits when it comes to obligations throughout the day; there comes a time when it s better to say no rather than accepting additional tasks. Take a pass on that extra credit assignment or volunteer opportunity. Politely decline that invitation to hang out to catch up on rest instead. Students should accomplish the most important tasks first. I feel like if you (can) get more structure and stability, the less stress you re going to have because stress usually comes up if there s any kind of change in the plan. But if it s something that s more predictable and stable, you re less likely to have any kind of significant stress reaction, Helfer said. Stress as an Ally According to Helfer, stress can be a valuable asset in the daily life of a college student and for anyone in general. As a psychologist, Helfer has challenged students to face stress head-on, witnessing their growth in confidence and self-understanding. I think just seeing that transformation where people feel more confident. That they can deal with their problems whether it s with themselves or if they learn something new. I think it s really nice to see that change just in the way that they feel about themselves. I think that s the biggest thing, Helfer said. Ironically enough, stress actually provides useful energy. Helfer believes that the resultant stress if used correctly motivates one to accomplish the task at hand. So instead of constantly stressing about a task and suppressing that energy, put it to good use and accomplish what needs to get done. Finding a Balance While stress can be a powerful motivator, too much of it can be counterproductive. Maintaining a healthy balance between stress and the energy it provides goes a long way towards overall health and well-being. (Stress) can negatively impact your relationships with people and if things are going bad with your relationships, you just add more stress. Those are the people that are supposed to support you and relieve stress but they could be an extra cause of (it). Instead, people confide in those who understand and sympathize with stressful situations. Talking something through can provide outside perspectives and venting lets out bottled-up emotions. Stay Positive Try to stay positive. Hoarding negative emotions can only lead to more stress so practice positive thinking or self-talk. Thoughts like it s all going to work out in the end can restore one s resolve and provide that extra push to carry on. As a stressful situation is resolved, it s important to learn from the decisions or mistakes that caused the stress. If procrastination was the problem, make sure more time is allotted or start earlier for future endeavors. If too much responsibility was assumed, a lesson has been learned for the next time. Stress is to be expected and it s really important just to strive and find that balance for being able to expose yourself to stressful situations. But also recognizing that you do need to have that time where you can just hang out and laugh, Helfer said.

21 10 Things to do while stuck in #HITraffic By Tyla Smith Photo illustration by Joel Gaspar Zipnado, the time when the ZipMobile broke down, showed that it only takes minor technical difficulties or changes to the Oahu traffic to shut the island down. Motorists were stuck in traffic for up to four hours while others parked their cars on the side of the road and walked home because it was quicker. With the construction of the rail, traffic has increasingly gotten worse and it doesn t look like it will improve. With frequent lane closures and construction on Kamehameha Highway just outside Leeward Community College, students can expect to be stuck in traffic leaving and coming to school for 20 minutes or more, depending on the direction being taken. Here is a list of things to do if stuck in traffic. When navigating the roadways, be sure to come equipped with a smartphone and remember it s a $250 fine for texting and driving; this includes using Facebook. Ka Mana o does not condone reckless driving. This list was created during Zipnado, when traffic was not moving, and it looked like there would be no hope of getting home anytime soon. 1. Call a friend if you have a hands-free device. Otherwise, put that phone on speaker and chat away. 2. Take a selfie. It s important to get the right angle. People need to see how much more inviting jumping into a fiery pit would be then sitting another minute in this (and remind them that you still look fabulous). 3. Check alternate routes on Waze. Following it could be in vain but feeling productive is more important. 4. Make up lyrics to the songs on the radio because their playlist is, for some reason, very limited. 5. Blame Obama. 7. Update your Facebook status about how you re stuck in traffic. People will sympathize because they are too. If a cop pulls you over, just show him all the other people who are using Facebook in traffic. 8. Make a Twitter account if you don t have one. Tweet Taylor Swift and let her know about your horrible situation. 9. Snapchat. Since the one selfie taken earlier wasn t enough, send a video of everything frozen in time. 10. Write an article about 10 Things to do in #HITraffic. Or play Evil Apples. 6. Listen to an audiobook Audible has hundreds. Maybe by the time you get home you can brag about the time you read Leo Tolstoy s War and Peace. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 21

22 FEATURE 10 Things About Leeward The Leeward Observatory Stargazing at the fingertips By Chance Nakazato Illustration by: Russell Tolentino The observatory is a lesser-known facility at Leeward Community College. Armed with a 20-inch, research-grade telescope and situated on the makai side of campus, the observatory offers students, faculty and the outside community a state-of-the-art facility to go stargazing. Students enrolled in astronomy courses on campus can utilize the observatory to further enhance their learning experience. Astronomy professor Kakkala Mohanan, who is the main facilitator of the observatory, revels in students who utilize the facility. I told my students to come on over and, you know, let s go look at stars, the skies are going to be clear, they had a fun time doing it. They moved the telescope, they looked through (it) and it was really good. They really liked it. I haven t come across one student who walked away from it (saying), this is boring, I won t come here again. While stargazing, students and patrons can learn about different astronomical concepts such as occultation or extrasolar planets. According to Mohanan, occultation while similar to an eclipse involves a smaller object and a star. Once the object and star align, the smaller object like an asteroid can be measured in relation to the star. Extrasolar planets involve the measurement of a planet s orbit around a star. Unlike other sciences like physics, chemistry or biology, astronomy isn t as controlled in terms of environment. One of the main difficulties involved when using the observatory is weather. Generally clear skies are ideal for stargazing. When clouds come over, (that s something) you can t really control and in that way, it s kind of difficult. But I enjoy students who are really interested in it and they come over and hang out, ask questions. I show them the same thing again and again and they still don t get bored, Mohanan said. 22

23 The Student Lounge What s That Smell? By Tyla Smith Illustration by Russell Tolentino There is a peculiar smell in the lounge that can be reminiscent of the crab cage at the fish market. It could be from the amount of people that come in or the fact the pingpong table is a little bit ancient. For those who are not used to the smell, it can be overwhelming. It s the lounge, it s just the stinky people. It s the odor from the oils going on the furniture. Student Lounge Peer Leader Santiago said. According to Santiago, they would spray Febreze onto the furniture every Friday but have not done so since he moved on from lounge monitor to peer leader. People who frequent the lounge will eventually be desensitized to the odor. For those who are not regulars, it can be jarring but the fewer the people in the lounge, the weaker the smell. My guess is that (the regulars) don t smell it so I m pretty sure it doesn t bother them. I mean, I would say that they should shower. You would think hygiene would be the top of the list for a lot of students right? But when I used to work in there, you would walk past them and some students had that aura of stench, Santiago said. More than just a nurse s Off ice Health Center goes beyond giving out bandages By Chance Nakazato Illustration by Russell Tolentino On any college campus, it is crucial to ensure that students receive all the necessary health services. Located in AD-122, Leeward s health center provides a variety of said services immunizations, contraceptives and medical examinations for free or at low cost. Health center staff consists of physician and doctor of osteopathic medicine Dr. Sharon Hiu, registered nurse Ashley Traba and Student Health Assistants Jamaica Manuel and Akira Miyanari. Like any health facility, the staff is highly qualified and works hard to provide the best medical care to all students. Leeward s Health Center is one of two within the University of Hawai i system and its services are made available to all community college, UH Manoa and UH West Oahu students. That being the case, it s important to connect with each student, developing a relationship of trust. The way that we communicate with students is that we re really friendly to them. We take good care of them, as if they really are patients here, Manuel said. One of the most common services utilized by students is the health clearance form. Before registering for classes, each student must provide the most recent and accurate documentation of two clearances: Tuberculosis (TB) and Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR). most of the clerical duties such as filling out forms, phone calls and answering health clearance-related inquiries. Traba and Hiu, on the other hand, provide the majority of medical services like immunizations influenza, TB skin tests and MMR shots or examinations STD tests, Pap smear and birth control. Students interested in the medical field should consider working at the health center. We accept volunteers and students that want to work here because it s a good opportunity for them to have that experience. I think the most important thing that I learned is to communicate with the patients, contacting them with the information that they needed to turn in. Communicating with the doctor and the nurse about the things that they needed, Manuel said. Working as a Student Health Assistant Manuel has gained real-world experience, affirming her goal to pursue nursing. Leeward CC Student Health Center is open: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Nursing Services are available: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Physician Services are available: Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM We deal with a lot of TB skin test students and then MMR because those are things that we need to get done before they register for their classes, Manuel said. In addition to the health clearance forms provided by the center, informational brochures, privacy and insurance forms, and release forms for those transferring to another institution are made available. When it comes to individual roles, each person performs a number of duties. Both Health Assistants work www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 23

24 Posing Nude By Melany McAngus Illustration by Russell Tolentino Art 214: Introduction to Life Drawing is an intermediate-level art class offered at Leeward Community College. To study the human form, models are hired to pose nude for the artists. Professor Michael Harada, who has been teaching digital art and drawing classes at Leeward for many years, wants to extend the opportunity to pose for the class and encourages students of all body types. Why Nude Models are necessary Harada elaborates on the different techniques involved with two-dimensional images and organic forms. Two-dimensional images give artists less to work with. With a real-life model, the artist has options when it comes to the composition of his or her work. You have to look beyond the surface and you have to understand things about the human form to help you kind of extricate the essence and the quality of life that you re trying to draw. I m asking students to take a threedimensional form and translate it onto a twodimensional surface. It s a very complex thing, Harada said. Pros and Cons of Nude Modeling The models used for the class are paid $18 an hour for every three-hour session. Multiple sessions are given so artists can familiarize themselves with each model s form. Although the pay is good, there are some personal considerations to keep in mind. serious about their craft, it s really a different environment from what I think people imagine it is, Harada said. You Don t Have To Be Fit To Be A Nude Model The great thing about nude modeling is that there is no ideal aesthetic. Harada suggests that conventional beauty is something that artists are accustomed to drawing, but this class allows them to explore drawing more of the unconventional. Being able to draw the extremes of the human condition, the very young and the very old, the very thin and the very big. For the people who are coming through this classroom and are thinking about pursuing art in whatever way in the future, they ve got to be able to deal with humans of all shapes and sizes so it behooves me to get the widest variety of models. The thing that the models enjoy is (they get) to get up during the breaks. They get to know the artists and they get to see the drawings, Harada said. You re sitting in front of a whole bunch of people that you don t really know with no clothes on for three hours. You have to sit still and not move even if your leg s falling asleep, even if your elbow hurts because you were leaning on it the wrong way, Harada said. Feeling Comfortable While Naked Harada takes each model s comfort level in earnest. Each new hire is given a complete rundown of the modeling process. I invite (the potential models) to come into the class and see what s going on because a lot of them don t know what it s all about, Harada said. Harada expects professionalism from each student during drawing sessions and the students that are a part of the class are serious about what they do. That whole (idea of) sitting there looking at somebody naked in front of you becomes secondary as you start to struggle with the proportions and the shading and the lighting. When (the models) get the experience of working with artists who are 24

25 The Veterans Resource Center A place for military veterans to retire By Tyla Smith The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is located in BS-103 and is one of three centers located on a college campus on Oahu. Inside, former military can find help transitioning from military life to civilian and advice on how to fill out the mountain of paperwork required to use the GI Bill. About 12 percent of the Leeward student population is active, reservist or former military. LeeAnne Egan, the founder and counselor in charge of the VRC does her best to help everyone who comes through her door. The VRC will be closed over the summer as Egan will be leaving after, but, as former military, she understands the difficulty veterans may face when starting college. It s a quiet place to just study in or relax. (There are) other like-minded people here, Leeward student and Army veteran Toni Graves said. She was surprised to find out the VRC has computers for personal use and found the counseling services offered for career paths helpful. There is a sense of camaraderie inside their doors because despite possible differences in military branches everyone inside has an understanding of what each other has been through. It s a place to come (to), especially to come in between classes, Graves said. The room itself is inviting with couches, tables and quiet cubbies that veterans can study in. The VRC library holds some of the most common books required for classes at the Leeward campus that can be checked out. Events are frequently organized by the VRC such as movie and game nights to bring the community together. Fundraisers such as bake sales are also organized to either support the VRC or to get packages together for those who are deployed abroad. Waiawa Fitness Trail Free Fitness For All By Ryan Sims Illustration by Russell Tolentino College life can be so consuming and stressful that students may not prioritize essentials like health and fitness. On April 1, Leeward Community College celebrated National Walking Day by unveiling a new fitness trail and equipment. With this new area, students can work on fitness and studies conveniently on one campus. Located behind the health science complex, students and faculty now have access to different workout stations and the Waiawa Mile fitness trail overlooking Pearl Harbor. Workout stations include pull up bars, sit up benches, push up stations, balance beams and much more. The new fitness trail was made possible with the collaboration of groups such as Student Government, Student Activities Board, the Hawaiian studies program, Leeward Wellness Committee and other organizations on campus. From demand by student body, we wanted to help build the fitness trail. Most students like the walk since it gives them a therapeutic sensation. When students are busy in class they want to take a walk to clear the mind, said Student Government s Tyler Del Rosario. For Leeward students and faculty members, the Waiawa Mile fitness trail and area are accessible for free. This provides a cheaper alternative to expensive gym membership. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 25

26 The LRC Tutors and the Writing Center Consulting Approachable Peers By Nate Jaramillo Illustration by Russell Tolentino Leeward Community College does its best to ensure students success by encouraging peer consultation. Two of the most important resources available to students are located in the Learning Commons: the consultants at the Writing Center and the tutors at the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Joanna Antonio has been a writing consultant for two and a half years. Recommended for the job by English professor Jeremiah Boydstun, Antonio focuses on the betterment of students. I think it does play a big role, even when it comes to the real world. Business letters, academic writing, it s gonna be there so you gotta practice writing skills, Antonio explained. Employers may ask to see writing samples to assess communication proficiency and samples may also be required for admissions and scholarships. Besides working with students, we offer focused workshops to help students with their reading and writing. We also help them to do a lot of free writing and stuff like that, Antonio said. Shiyao Li tutors accounting, business and Chinese at the LRC and says that the tutors are trained to teach students effective study skills. We cover almost every subject except for math because we have the math lab. We help with homework, we give some study guides, advice for tests and just general learning. Sometimes, we have workshops to help with studying. with language, we have conversational groups, Li explained. These services are paid for through student tuition and are free to all students. First-year student Ciara Keamo works the reference desk in the library and is familiar with the facilities. If you want to improve your writing, then I would take advantage of (the writing center). The tutors are very good. I had tutoring a couple times, Keamo said. Technical tutors are available to help students navigate Laulima and use programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe. I ve always wanted to help other students, help them to become better and become better students and learners, Antonio said. Though the LRC and the writing center are separate facilities, they share a common goal. Sometimes, people think they don t need tutoring, that it s a waste of time. Actually, it helps you save time, it helps you become more efficient it s all about learning, Li said. Overf low Parking The elusive unicorn of Leeward By Tyla Smith Illustration by Russell Tolentino When a new semester begins, parking after 9 a.m. can be difficult as the main parking structure fills up and desperate students resort to parking on the side of the road in unmarked parking spaces. Never fear there is the overflow parking. It has been argued that it does not exist because while most students will say they have heard about it, not many have ventured there. This overflow parking can be found by following the main road in front of Leeward until it curves but be careful not to go straight into the construction zone. The road will go past the child care center playground and before going behind the automotive department there will be a single-lane badly paved road to drive up. The area behind Tuthill courtyard is the overflow parking lot. Once parked here, students need only walk up the steps to the Leeward campus. As long as the tires on students cars are strong or little care is given to said tires this is the perfect place to park. The best advice for students is to try and get to Leeward before the parking lot fills up. After the first couple of months, the congestion in the parking lot thins as some students drop classes. Arriving early allows students extra time to study or do homework before class. 26

27 Out-of-State Tuition Nonresident Facts By Ryan Sims Illustration by Russell Tolentino At Leeward Community College, non-resident tuition is currently three times higher than classified Hawaii residents. Non-resident students pay 328 dollars per credit whereas current residents are charged 122 dollars per credit. Non-resident students wishing to be granted residency have to meet certain criteria. We look at taxes, voter registration, occupation, bank accounts and ownership of property. Based on these, we will determine if the applicant can be granted residency, Leeward resident officer Grant Helgson said. To be granted residency status, non-resident s must go through a wait period process. No matter how good the documents look, we cannot grant residency until 12 months (after) they are initially applied to the campus. So they would have to wait twelve months, unless qualified for the exemptions, Helgson said. Building a profile, such as a bank account, taxes and occupation, helps to solidify cases when filing for residency. Students may be unaware of exceptions that grant non-residents the opportunity to pay resident-level tuition. Active-duty military, veterans, dependents of military personnel and those of Native Hawaiian ancestry are eligible for in-state tuition. The University of Hawaii has implemented a policy where non-resident students are limited to taking less than six credits per semester. If you take six or more credits, the university has determined your purpose (is) to attend school and not be a resident of Hawaii, said Helgson. For those who wish to apply for resident status and are taking more than six credits, UH will consider factors other than academics. These can include moving with family or occupational duties. If a file for residency is denied, other opportunities are available. Once a semester, an appeal board meets with the UH campuses and UH resident officers. Here, the student is allowed to come to the hearings and present in front of the board. After, the board will determine if that said student is granted residency or not, said Helgson. The Automotive Technology Program A hands-on learning experience By Chance Nakazato Illustration by Russell Tolentino At Leeward, each program is unique in its own way and the automotive program is no exception. Ryan Houser, a current automotive student at Leeward, described his interest in the program and the resources offered, particularly through the instructors. Besides being able to work on your own car, you get to learn a lot more stuff. I like to learn a lot. I (research) a lot of (concepts) when I m at home to learn and be able to do it myself. Right now, I m in my fourth semester (and) the teacher s very informative. He used to have his own shop so he has real life experiences that he hands down to us. He gives us diagnoses that we have to try to solve that happens in real life. So it s more like a real-life experience than just instruction, Houser said. Although working on cars sounds fun, Houser cautions prospective automotive students. I could see how painful the labor would be. It s very hard work. I mean, it pays off because you save a lot of money for yourself when you figure out how to do everything correctly but it s hard on you, Houser said. Without the right mindset, the program could prove difficult. In any automotive shop, safety should be the number one priority. Working with metal, lifting heavy objects and using a wide range of tools throughout the program will be strenuous. Additionally, chemicals and hazardous materials are capable of burning workers or causing health problems; a complete understanding of the risks is paramount. Conversely, a student dedicated to the automotive program should find it both enriching and rewarding. Instead of paying someone else to perform maintenance, the knowledge and experience gained from the program will save a graduate money, time and headaches. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 27

28 FEATURE Working Education A student s guide to internships By Coe Snyder Illustration by Russell Tolentino Internships provide students a glimpse into their prospective industries. It s an opportunity to make an educated decision as to whether or not it s the right career path. While an internship can be a source of free labor, it can serve as invaluable experience. Eric Molina, a culinary student at Leeward Community College, recently completed his culinary internship. You gain more knowledge and experience, said Molina. The externship helped him to apply the knowledge and skill he acquired throughout his time in the program. Certain career and technical education (CTE) programs at Leeward like culinary arts and automotive technology provide realworld experience before graduation. According to the Job Prep Services coordinator Sandy Hoshino, these positions are completed towards the end of a student s degree program, giving them a taste of their desired career field. Getting an internship For students considering an internship, the IS 106 career shadowing class offered at Leeward during the spring can be a great help. Taught by Hoshino, this one-credit course requires 20-hours of shadowing. Career shadowing helps students decide what career field they should go into. The term career shadowing ranges from watching a person work, to doing actual work alongside them. It can be a simple Bring Your Child to Work Day, or actual work. This course allows students to network with professionals in the field experiencing firsthand what the work environment is like. (IS 106) involves first doing some self-assessment finding out who you are, what you like to do, something like that. And then doing research on where do I want to go for the shadow? Hoshino said. There are some students who would like to take the class but feel they have no time outside of school, work and family commitments. With proper planning, all 20 hours can be completed at any time during the semester. Some students are able to complete the 20 hours during spring break. If the career shadowing class is not a viable option, students are encouraged to consult Leeward s Job Prep Services office. The Job Prep counselors provide services that make internships more attainable. Advising is available at every career stage, even after one leaves the Leeward campus. Reasons to get an internship Internships pay in connections and handson learning rather than money. Molina recounts the best aspects of his experience. Working with all the employees, learning through them, learning through the experience, Molina said. 28

29 Mark Brislin, who wrote Internships are Win-win: Students and businesses both benefit for Hawaii Business Magazine in July 2010, warned that even though some interns are offered jobs, it is not guaranteed. Internships allow future employers to gauge a potential hire s work ethic. If an intern does well, reputable references from people in their desired field become accessible, thereby opening doors. Networking is one of the most important benefits of an internship. I would focus on networking, on connecting with the community, connecting with the professionals, Hoshino said. What to watch out for Although there are many legitimate opportunities to intern, some should be avoided. In 2013, a major lawsuit occurred with the movie Black Swan. Throughout the filming process, several interns worked over 40 hours a week without pay in a position that normally would. The work done was not educational in nature, and the company received all the benefits of them being there. According to The New York Times, Judge William H. Pauley III, who presided over the case, ruled in favor of the interns. Undoubtedly Mr. Glatt and Mr. Footman received some benefits from their internships, such as résumé listings, job references and an understanding of how a production office works, but those benefits were incidental to working in the office like any other employees and were not the result of internships intentionally structured to benefit them. Searchlight received the benefits of their unpaid work, which otherwise would have required paid employees, Pauley said on June 11, Finding the perfect internship may entail searching multiple sources. Websites like internships.com and Leeward s SECE site are convenient databases for internships. While SECE screens employers, students must conduct research via other sources because anyone can post openings on these site. I was talking to a student who wanted to apply for an internship that was in architecture (at) Manoa and I said the reason why it s (at) Manoa is because they want four-year degree people to apply for this internship and he was like, Help me to understand what this means, Hoshino said. Hoshino explained how the position was meant for architecture majors in their final semesters. If a position is posted at UH Manoa, it probably means they are looking for students attending UH Manoa, not Leeward. While enticing, students need to make sure they are qualified before applying. It s important to understand what the internship entails. If you don t meet the (minimum requirements), you won t even get interviewed, Hoshino said. Some people who don t meet the (minimum requirements) might ask What if I just try and maybe I ll get a chance? The answer would be No. That s not how it works. Many opportunities are available to those seriously considering advancement in their career. Every year, numerous magazine publications release a list of the top-ranked companies, not just for employment but also internships. These companies well known and highly competitive should prompt potential hires to conduct the necessary research and make sure all qualifications are met. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 29

30 FEATURE Leeward alumna Carin Young develops curriculum to battle sexual assault By Tyla Smith Photos by Jordan Randolph Former Leeward Community College student Carin Young turned her anger and pain at her brother s sexual abuse as a child into an event called Break the Silence to encourage youth to speak out against sexual assault. Young s goal is to have discussions about sexual assault integrated into K-12 schools. I started Break the Silence to start my own healing journey. When I first found out my sibling was sexually abused, it was really something that broke me, something I was very angry about, Young said. The man who assaulted him was a co-worker of his father and said that if he told anyone, he would kill his family. And so I guess, in some sort of crazy attempt to find some sort of answer and for our family, I volunteered at a sexual abuse clinic for children and looking at their curriculum, a lot of it was scary to talk about. Break the Silence is geared towards children. Instead of coloring books that ask kids if they ve been touched in their private areas, it gives them a chance to play in a giant water balloon fight. The symbolism of the water balloon is that when it breaks, the water goes into the grass and nourishes it. When a person speaks out about their sexual assault, they can then begin their road to healing. In Native Hawaiian culture, water is seen as a healing power used to cleanse and to purify. It comes full circle using something that is really symbolic to my culture, something that is very sacred to us, Young said. Student Life coordinator and the head of Love Pono Lexer Chou watched Young flourish at Leeward. According to Chou, Young was homeschooled but found her place in the Student Activities Board. Through us (Student Life), she has just learned to really think of things in a larger scale and how it affects others in the long term. And through SAB and her classes here at Leeward, she really found what her passion is. And obviously, her passion is working with this project. I think in general just in the nonprofit field but this this is her kuleana. From Leeward to D.C. Break the Silence began at Leeward about three years ago. Young, who was working in Student Life, worked with the Student Activities Board to create this fun and educating event. It was a success and Young has been facilitating the event throughout the island ever since and all out of her own pocket. I come out for free. It s really low cost. It s not too bad but, yeah, (I do it) as much as funding will allow, Young said. Young originally proposed the idea to SAB and after being accepted, it was implemented as a week-long program called Speak Week during April to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At that time, (the) Student Activities Board was still new at putting on an event that would have emotional backing to (it), more so than video game tournaments that won t necessarily trigger anything. We did take a lot of time not only planning the event itself but the aftermath of it. So we made sure we had someone from SATC (Sexual Abuse Treatment Center) there just in case students needed to talk about anything. We just wanted to make sure we did it the right way to (provide) the support students might need, Chou said. Young is currently pursuing a degree in political science at University of Hawaii at Manoa with the hopes of writing and fighting legislation that deals with sexual abuse. While interning with the U.S. Senate, she started to talk about her event and passion. She submitted Break the Silence for the Washington D.C. s Youth Challenge for Change, was nominated and returned to Washington to discuss her program. 30

31 The response was overwhelming that finally that something that I love they wanted to get behind this. They kept saying you re from where? And you re how old? I got an amazing response. I got to meet all the right people, Young said. If all goes according to plan Young will be returning to Washington for a youth summit and will be serving on a youth advisory board for the White House initiative for the next two years. She wants to ultimately have the White House mandate that K-12 education has something about sex assault and they start talking about it in schools. So she s really developed this event into a nationwide program, Chou said. Coming Full Circle #808RiseAbove Young received a grant through Love Pono and Chou made an agreement with Young that every April, she would return to Leeward to host her event. This past April, she did several classroom talks and performed the Break the Silence water balloon toss with professor Corey Adler s women studies class on gender violence. She was very passionate about what she did, she was very informative and I feel she has done it a million times. She knew full and full what she was doing. She is just not doing it for the hell of it, Leeward student attending Adler s class Christian Mahuna said. Adler s class was so inspired by her presentation that for their final project the class decided to create their own event at Leeward to raise awareness about gender violence. Their event is called #808RiseAbove and that is to say we are all in this together and we can all play a part to reduce gender-based violence. If you re a survivor, you know a survivor or you just want to encourage healthy relationships amongst people and fight for equality for everyone, then there is a place in that for all of us, Adler said. The students already had proposals in mind for their final in the class but chose two to highlight their ideas. The class decided to create a mural that will be displayed to highlight gender-based violence and a hashtag people can use to enter the conversation. It s really kind of random how it all came together but it s just really cool to see everyone involved, Leeward student who is taking Adler s course Kalani Tolentino said. Tolentino said that in the past, she experienced domestic violence and wasn t aware of www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 31

32 You can take something that breaks you and turn it around to help others. all the various forms of help out there for survivors. I was embarrassed to talk about it and I didn t know but taking this class (Adler s class) kind of opened me up to the help that is out there. I just want everyone to know if they are going through something like that they re not alone. Sexual assault and domestic abuse are both forms of gender-based violence and can intersect with each other. The event featured a bake sale, vendors, live performances by students who sang and danced hula. It was held in the concourse in front of the LRC. All the proceeds from the bake sale, and a portion from the vendors went back to Young s organization since she was the original inspiration. Finding Empowerment Young s brother suffered greatly from his sexual trauma. Since he was unable to deal with his trauma, he distanced himself from his family, turning to drugs, violence and even suicide attempts. 32 She knew at the time that her brother wasn t ready to come to her and the rest of the family but that it would be her that s going to say I m hurting because of this too. I m hurting with you and I want to go through this with you. So their relationship has really changed together. That s really beautiful to see, Chou said. Students who are either survivors or they know of somebody who is, definitely talk about it with someone you trust Be empowered knowing that it s not your fault, Young said. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that approximately 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls are sexually assaulted before the age of 18. Since sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes, it s hard to get an exact count. For men, it could be higher but there is a misconception that if they were sexually abused at a young age, they will become pedophiles, abusers or homosexual. It s considered weakness for them to speak out. The rest of them are living with high drug rates and high rates of depression, those people living in silence. (People can feel) empowered by speaking out in sexual abuse. Advocacy is the number one tool to combat social issues, Young said. Young s brother is now getting the help he needs and is one of the biggest supporters of her organization. She now gets to know and love her brother.

33 Women s Studies - Gender & Violence In Adler s women s studies course, students were introduced to a large range of speakers who came in to talk to the class about various forms of gender-based violence. Many of the students were surprised by how prevalent it is in society today. I thought this class was going to focus on women in the sense of women anatomy and sociology of women when in actuality, I learned more about myself and how to be a better father, husband and son. I love this class and I never thought this would touch me in that way, Mahuna said. Tolentino was surprised by the number of speakers who came to the class, especially the perpetrators who came in to speak. People that are recovering, that have done that to people. I think it s kind of opened my mind to perpetrators as well. Just having an open heart to (the) fact that they need help too. Take the class, Mahuna said. The students involved with Adler s class and the #808RiseAbove project expressed a lot of pride for being part of her course. I think it s awesome as an instructor as a professor to see the students really take something on as their own and run with it, Adler said. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 33

34 SPORTS / FITNESS Wacky Sports Bringing a new look to college sports By Ryan Sims Photos by Almendro Fernandez Balls were flying and pool noodles were flopping in the air as players ran back and forth, trying to gain the upper hand. This past semester, students at Leeward may have witnessed an odd spectacle as peers ran across Tuthill courtyard throwing rubber balls into upright hoops. The IM LeeSports program coordinators took a different approach as it introduced the first quidditch game on campus, bringing the beloved sport from the fictional world of Harry Potter to Leeward. Head referee Loren Doctolero explained that IM LeeSports offers greater diversity compared to other intramural sports programs at other colleges and universities. Since its conception, IM LeeSports has taken great strides towards introducing new and enjoyable sports for the student body. In my last college University of San Antonio, Texas I saw (that) they were doing unfamiliar sports such as quidditch. We wanted to introduce those types of sports here to bring a new type of participation into our program, IM LeeSports referee Kalena Kaeo said. Kaeo added that IM LeeSports wanted to implement other popular unconventional 34 sports and connect with those students interested in these activities. Unconventional Sports The program hosts an array of physical recreational activities such as football, soccer, volleyball, basketball. Besides quidditch, other lesser-known sports include rugby, dodgeball and ultimate frisbee. Intramural sports considers the demands of the student body. If there is a large amount of student body demand for a specific sport, we will do our best to make it happen, said William labiste, staff member and player for IM LeeSports. To any student, IM LeeSports is open to any new sports suggestion. We are trying to bring other unfamiliar sports such as handball and water balloon sports, ideas that students have given us. What we are bringing back are touch rugby and sports that had good turn out. We are going to market these wacky sports to other campuses as well to see if (they gain) traction, Kaeo said. Making Connections Whether students are former athletes or students that want to have fun, the intramural sports program is a great way to be active, have fun and meet new people. If you look at a lot of people going to community colleges, a lot (of students) played in high school and want to continue to play sports. What we are trying to do is to build a community. If you look at other intramural programs, some will say sign up and play. For us, we want to make sure we build a relationship with the players in all campuses. When it comes to it, it (takes) more (than) just organizing a game to build a relationship with the players and let people know that this isn t a program where we give them a ball and they run around. We want to get to know them and enrich their lives, Doctolero said. The intramural program is not limited to Leeward students and is open to all community colleges and UH West Oahu. The community college sports program was fused with UH Manoa about two years ago. They had their own staff director and

35 thousands of dollars in their budget. Unfortunately, we cut ties with them and now there was no sports program for the community colleges and West Oahu alike. So Lexer Chou, the student life coordinator, took it upon herself to create the intramural program, Doctolero said. Due to the separation of UH Manoa s sports program from community colleges, it was taken upon community colleges and UH West Oahu to create a sports league of their own. Thus, community colleges now have a way to play sports not only within their respective campuses but play and compete with students from other campuses. on the season. Competitive sports are also available for students who are interested. We are in the front of the library sometimes if you want just sign up your . Once you sign up your , IM LeeSports will you with the information. If students see us setting up the games, they are free to come up to us and ask if they can play, said Doctolero. well as go to school, Labiste said. What we are trying to do is to build a community. If you look at other intramural programs, some will say sign up and play. For us, As a player and a staff member, the experience is great since you meet new people not only in Leeward, but in other campuses as well. Also, if you want the opportunity to shine, and have that moment of playing sports competitively, such as back in high school, and run around and do what you love. It s about the opportunity we get to have again, Labiste said. Sports Day A sports day is held on campus once a week where various sports are offered depending With regards to how this benefits college students, Labiste added that it unites students as a whole. Students are in college to get a higher education and are here for the same purpose. However, they are also looking for ways to interact with students. We can still have fun participating in sports, and get to know one another as we want to make sure we build a relationship with the players in all campuses, Doctolero said. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 35

36 FEATURE CAFE Story and Photos by Melany McAngus Gateway Shopping Center 1140 Kuala St #108 Pearl City, HI Phone: (808) If the Leeward Community College cafeteria s food selection has become monotonous, have no fear. Around the corner on Kuala Street next to Babies R Us is La Tour Cafe, a bistro-style cafe that serves upscale cuisine at a midscale price. Everything on the menu is absolutely delicious. While the venue gives off a hipster ambiance, it leaves the impression that all the cool kids go there. Food choices range from sandwiches and soups to pizzas and burgers. With daily and chef specials, there is always something new to try. Each burger is made with high-end ingredients like wagyu beef a juicy, tender, mouth-watering combination of angus and kobe beef havarti cheese, caramelized onions and salsa verde. These come with pommes frites which is French for fries made from apples but they taste like delicious french fries. If pizza is more inviting to the taste Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. buds, try the chili lime chicken pizza a soft-crust pizza topped with red onions, cilantro, bell peppers and tangy sauteed chicken. This is garnished with a chili oil that gives a real kick without overpowering the dish. The combination can make patrons just keel over in food satisfaction. The bread bowls while incredibly tasty could be larger especially when filled with their savory, salty and cheesy French onion dip soup. They have amazing mint water that tastes like bottled summer. Their soda machine boasts over 100 different flavors and free refills. La Tour s most popular crowd-pleasers are the macarons that come in a wide variety of flavors. Blueberry cheesecake, mango, red velvet, vanilla and pistachio are some of the stand-out flavors. Grab a whole box and share them with friends. Better yet, get some as a pickme-up for teachers and grades. 36

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38 RECIPES SUMMER NIGHT Recipe/ Photos By: Khristine Mina CHICKEN CURRIED COUSCOUS SOUP Directions: In a medium-sized pot, saute the medium-diced chicken until golden brown. Add onion and cook until translucent and fragrant. Add curry powder and cumin powder. Pour in chicken broth or stock, cover and bring to a boil. Lower to simmer and add couscous. Cook for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Season large-diced chicken thighs with ½ teaspoon curry powder and ½ teaspoon cumin powder, salt and pepper. Coat with flour and fry in canola oil until golden brown. Ladle soup into bowl and garnish with crispy chicken and green onion. Serve immediately. INGREDIENTS: Servings: 4 ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, medium diced 1 pound dry couscous 8 cups chicken broth/stock ½ cup onion, small, diced 1 cup spinach 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ lb boneless, skin-on chicken thighs (for frying), large diced 1 cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper for seasoning ¼ cup green onion, sliced for garnish 38

39 MINI STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE TARTLETS INGREDIENTS: Servings: ounces cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg whites ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 5 Oreo cookies 1 tablespoons butter, melted Heat the oven to 350 F. Directions: Finely crush the Oreos. Mix crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in a bowl until well incorporated. Lightly spritz mini cheesecake pan with nonstick spray. Divide crumbs evenly and press crust into pan. Set aside. In a stand mixer, use a paddle attachment to beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, flour, vanilla extract and mix well. Transfer mixture into a bowl and set aside. Wash mixing bowl and dry completely. Bake cheesecakes at 350 F for 25 minutes or until cheesecakes puff up. Cool on rack and chill in the refrigerator. Using a blender, puree fresh strawberries and sugar together. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the sauce while stirring occasionally. Once sauce begins to simmer, remove from heat and chill. Spoon sauce onto cheesecakes and serve. Using the whisk attachment, beat eggs and cream of tartar at high speed until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold into cream cheese mixture. Portion batter evenly into crusts. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 39

40 ENTERTAINMENT By Tyla Smith Illustration by Trina Sisomvang Photos Marcel Saragena 40

41 Japanese animation commonly known as anime is a popular form of entertainment around the world. The genre has inspired large conventions where fans dress up and bring the realm of animation to life. Toru Furuya and Todd Haberkorn are the voices behind these beloved characters in Japan and the United States, respectively. Furuya was a child star before he found his way into the anime industry, making his debut at 13 years old voicing Hyuma Hoshi from Star of the Giants. The program ended up being a huge success. Afterwards, when I graduated college, I realized I didn t want to be a regular salaryman. Voice acting was so much more interesting so that s why I ended up entering that world, Furuya said. Furuya is well known for his roles as Amuro Ray in Mobile Suit Gundam, Yamcha in Dragon Ball and Tuxedo Mask in Sailor Moon. His favorite being Kyousuke Kasaga from Kimagure Orange Road. Aside from his voice acting stints, Furuya has been the narrator for Car Graphic TV, a show that features different cars for almost 30 years. Haberkorn is also known for his narration skills and various audiobook recordings.. Not only a voice actor for anime and videogames, Haberkorn holds multiple professions in the Hollywood business such as acting, directing, producing and writing. He stumbled upon voice acting with help from his agent and discovered it was a fit for him. When I was a kid, everybody always made fun of my voice. And then when I started to read in class because in class they would have that thing where you would read a paragraph or you read a page. And everyone was like you should read for a living, you should be a narrator. Technically, my very first voice gig (was) reading in class, Haberkorn said. After playing him for four years, Natsu from Fairy Tail has become Haberkorn s favorite role. So m u c h so that he got a Fairy Tail tattoo his first and only tattoo on his arm. He promised his fans that if the show made it to 100 episodes, he d get a tattoo. If you re going to (do) that, you better love the show and love the character. I love working with Natsu and everything he represents and the action and the adventure that the show goes on. So it s great to be a part of that and (I) hope it keeps going, Haberkorn said. Some of Haberkorn s other famous roles in the anime world are Death the Kid from Soul Eater, Keroro from Sgt. Frog, and Ling Yao from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. There has been a lot of them that are really great. They all have their key moments, Haberkorn said. Getting into Character When it comes to getting into character, Furuya studies the characters faces in the comics and imagining what they are like. At the age of 61, he is still sought after in the voice talent business and is currently working on the popular anime One Piece as the character Sabo. When I see the picture of the character, I naturally get a feel for them. And then, I ll input the data about the character s personality and things like what sort of relationship he has with the other characters. Afterwards, I ll put my own individuality into it, Furuya said. It s harder for American voice actors to do so when it comes to dubbing the original anime. Unlike most cartoons where the animation is done around the voice actor those who dub, like Haberkorn, have to look at the animation on the spot and make it work. That s when you really rely on the director who has seen the show and really knows where you can play with it. Then it s our job once we kind of get the feel of the character and what the scene is going to look like. Once we ve set the voice, we can have a little bit of wiggle room. It s the hardest form of voiceover. You have to fit it into those flaps so you have to time it perfectly, match what s there and make it your own. I ve been doing it for so long, we don t take it for granted but we re used to the process so it s just part of the DNA at this point, Haberkorn said. American voice actors for anime are given a minimal amount of time to familiarize themselves with the character.. Usually, they watch the Japanese version right before shooting unless the director tells them to do otherwise. With anime scripts, you see the script one time and you re recording it. So with something like Fairy Tale, it s nice because I know that world. I know that character so it s easy to just go right in, Haberkorn said. The rush through episodes could be why some argue that subtitled anime with the original voice acting is superior to the English dub. Furuya noticed the change in the character as well when he watched the English dub. When it comes to voice acting, the Japanese voices seems to have a little more emotion in them like when the characters are happy or angry than the American voices. The American voices tend to feel a little flat, Furuya said. The People Behind the Characters Haberkorn has been known to dress up as favorite characters from comic books and has posted pictures of himself at the Joker and Superman on his Instagram. Haberkorn s fanbase is large and his fanclub is known as Team Haberkorn. Right now, he is in the prime of his career which gives him less time to socialize and see family. His wish is to be as popular as voice acting legends Rob Paulsen and Steve Blum. The one thing he would like people to know about him is that he s pretty odd. I don t think of myself as odd but I recognize that I have odd traits which make me kind of difficult to live with because I am so weird, but I have a good time, Haberkorn said. Furuya has been a voice talent for 49 years and has taken part in over 100 projects. I want to retire but everybody (says) you have to work more and more, Furuya said. Furuya plans to return to Hawaii for Kawaii Kon in 2016, cosplaying as Sabo from One Piece, despite, according to Furuya, cosplay not being as large in Japan. Impressed with the amount of work that Americans put into their costumes, he hopes that people will come and see him. Follow Todd Haberkorn on Follow Toru Furuya on www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 41

42 ENTERTAINMENT Kawaii Kon NC-17 By Tyla Smith Photos by Marcel Saragena Kawaii Kon is over and done with. Cosplayers have packed up their costumes and otaku have retreated back into their dens. This year, the Kon offered many exciting activities and events, even catering more towards the 18+ demographic. For Kawaii Kon-goer Marek Kalinowski, the exclusivity of the 18+ events were what brought him to the panels. That s where all the good stuff is, he said. We will always be a family-friendly show but in after hours, which for us is 8 o clock, we have had a high number or more adult attendees craving material for their enjoyment. And they would like to to be focused on the more mature level. So we decided to offer more panels like that this year and as of right now it has been very well received, Kawaii Kon founder Marlon Stodghill said. These 18+ events show a side of the otaku community that isn t normally glimpsed at. It is a reminder that anime isn t all Pokemon and Dragon Ball. I m kind of a pervert and I like that kind of stuff and thought it would be good information and educational in a way, firsttime Kon-goer Chelsea Scott said. Lingerie Show The lingerie show had a line outside the door that according to Stodghill was there throughout the first hour of the show. The room used was not the largest the Kon had to offer, and there was no standing room allowed. The show was designed to have cosplayers strut their stuff down the aisles. Stodghill was the announcer for this event and let everyone know, Last year someone was tipping the models, feel free to make it rain. The winners were picked by 42 round of applause, and interestingly enough the male contestants were given more shouts of glee from the other males in the room. A man dressed and known as Mr. Clean, was met with a roar of screams and admiration. There was no full-frontal nudity but there were stripteases from both male and female participants. At one point, condoms were blown up like balloons and it was the audience s job to keep those condoms afloat. By far the most popular 18+ event. Speed Dating For the single otaku of the community, speed dating was offered. Men and women were given five minutes to woo the person across them in this 18+ event where only addresses were exchanged.. Each person was given a number from 1 to 120, and at the end of the five min- utes that number was circled on their sheet if they liked them. At the end of the two hour event the sheet was turned in an people could either contact those interested in them or leave it be. That (speed dating) was really fun. I got a few good people... One guy just wanted to get my instagram and I did give it to him because, hey, why not? So far, I don t know if anything good is going to come out of it but there is only one way to find out when they me back, Scott said. There were more men than women at the speed dating event. Everyone was given the opportunity to leave at anytime and people frequently left without coming back in. There was no table for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer community but only because there weren t enough participants for it. The men were the ones who moved at the end of their five minutes. People had to almost yell at each other to be heard over the roar of the crowd. (I) met some cool people there and it exceeded my expectations surprisingly.... I ve got some promising candidates and after that, I took one of those promising candidates to the Hentai Panel, Kalinowski said. Hentai Hentai is animated porn and the panel dedicated to this unclothed side of otaku culture opened with background information and facts about hentai. They then went into a Q-and- A portion where participants who answered correctly won prizes. I actually won something too. A strawberry-flavored condom and some strawberry-flavored lube so that was fun, Kalinowski said. The announcer of the panel finished it up with asking people why they

43 watched hentai. An overwhelming amount of them discussed how the cartoons taught them how to have sex, while one clever person said it was due to the plotline. A girl, who said she watched it because she wanted to be a voice actor for it and did a hilarious example of an animated orgasm, won a large bottle of lube. Afterwards everyone watched a hentai on the big screen together. There were frequent checks to make sure all hands were above the provided table and strict orders to keep the door closed. Those who participated can now say they have watched porn in a room full of strangers. Dating 101 Dating 101 was a Q-and-A panel where people could come up and ask dating advice from the six people who represented different demographics of the dating life. There was a polyamorous dating group of two women and one man, one of the women openly bisexual. Mr. Clean from the lingerie show was there to represent a monogamous relationship along with the hostess of the lingerie show, Sam, to represent the single life. Stodghill was also there to answer questions and give rather sage advice. Be the best version of you. Unless you re a rapist or a killer, Stodghill said at the panel. way to get consent from a potential play partner and the general rules of fetish play (such as BDSM) which was safe, consensual and sane. I thought it was very good and we talked to them afterwards and told them that they should show a difference between 50 Shades of Grey and all that and what actual BDSM is. But I liked the demonstrations because I ve never seen anyone tied up before, Scott said. A demonstration on how to create a harness with ropes and suspend someone from the side was given. They also went over different items often used in fetish play like crops, paddles, ballgags, nipple clamps and floggers. Mainly, they focused on how to pick someone up for play and the negotiation checklist where a history of physical injuries, medication, if they have eaten and what the person needs for aftercare. Kalinowski asked to be hit with a handshaped flogger so he could have a handprint on him. He stripped from his shirt and the demonstrator smacked his upper shoulder, stating it only worked on the skin. It was painful in a good way. That s all I can say. where they had something similar. The fanfiction came from a website called Topless Robot. We just bring the weirdest fanfiction that we could possibly find. And selected ones that seemed really good. They didn t hold back, even providing props such as Pokemon-shaped dildos. This panel was one of the more disturbing ones because in a few of them it was watching and laughing at rape because of the ridiculousness of the scenarios. Hoku Kon From July 24-26, the founders of Kawaii Kon will be bringing a new event to the island called Hoku Kon. This convention is going to have a much broader focus than Kawaii Kon offering sci-fi, comic book and fantasy nerds a chance to run the show. According to Stodghill, it will be a familyfriendly event just like Kawaii Kon but will still offer plenty for adults later at night. This is my first (Kawaii Kon) ever I m kind of a pervert and I like that and it has been amazing. I ve been geeking out all weekend and running around kind of stuff and thought it would be good after people, taking pictures, getting pictures taken and just having a wonderful time. This is the one place I feel information and educational in a way. (at) home and I can be myself. If you ve ever contemplated going to a Kon and haven t, do it, it s amazing, Scott said. The amount of honesty in the room was slightly amazing. Those who sought advice explained they hadn t been on a date for a long time and one man even admitted he might have a sexually transmitted disease. Yet the panelists in charge kept things both funny and respectful. No such things as the friend zone. Just because you re nice to me doesn t mean you can stick your dick in me, Sam responded when a question about being friendzoned came up. I walked in on the dating thing and I didn t really need that exactly but I stayed for the kink. That was my big thing since I just got into the kink community but my heart has been in it for like three or so years, Scott said. Kink 101 This panel followed Dating 101 and there was a correlating theme between the both of them, which was the continual mentioning of FetLife. FetLife is a website that works like FaceBook except for those who are interested in or are already living a fetish lifestyle. Kink 101 seemed to take the online domain and apply it to real life. It went over the proper Lost in Translation Lost in Translation brought in some of the worst fanfiction and asked the audience to act it out, thankfully with their clothes on. Anything could happen in this panel and there was some questioning on if the authors of these pieces understood male anatomy. I just acted out Batman and I was Robocop as gay lovers and that was very interesting. But I had to leave after Ash and Brock got butt raped by a Canadian some person. And I left when they pulled up Sora (from Kingdom Hearts) and Winnie the Pooh. I could not do that, Scott said. In the Batman and Robocop fanfiction, Robocop discovers Batman s secret identity and needs his memory reset. The only way to reset his memory is if he ejaculates but his detachable penis was left at the police station. It concludes with a happy ending. Alec Livvens ran the panel and came up with idea when he visited a con in Seattle www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 43

44 ENTERTAINMENT By Melany McAngus Phone apps are the dominant feature of technology in this day and age. From streaming TV shows and movies to posting about daily life and communicating with others, most apps are created to keep everyone connected, updated and entertained. Some apps are downright genius while others are questionable at best. Here is a list of some of the coolest, weirdest and most useless apps on the market today. Run Pee Every small-bladdered human can rejoice. The answer to life s question of to pee or not to pee has been answered in the form of this app. Movie lovers everywhere can now leave the theater to use the restroom without fear of missing crucial plot points. The Run Pee app pinpoints the best times to use the restroom and will give a rundown of what was missed. This app s best feature specifies whether or not there are hidden extras at the end of the credits. Just make sure not to shine the phone light in other people s faces. Drunk Dial No For just $0.99, this app will save one from embarrassment by locking down the numbers of any ex, crush or frenemy that one may be in danger of calling while inebriated. While this app works well, simply asking a friend or the designated driver to hold all the phones while the party rages on is an equally effective not to mention free alternative. Carrr Matey This is an app the whole world has been waiting for. Carrr Matey is an app that keeps track of where one s car is parked. Never again will people have to search through multilevel parking structures or crowded streets while playing hide-and-seek with their cars. Now they just need to create an app that keeps track of where car keys are placed. Hold On This gaming app takes wasting time on a phone to a whole new level. Hold On is a game with a simple premise: hold the button for as long as possible. That s it. The game keeps track of the period of time in which the button is continually held. Let go of the button and the game ends, allowing the fun to start all over again. One would be surprised how much time is wasted on this game. Just take a look at some of the high scores. Places I ve Pooped/Had Sex/Been Drunk The titles of these applications leave little to be explained. If tracking every location in the world where one has bombed a toilet, gotten lucky or had alcohol poisoning sounds exciting, then here are some apps to download. Annoy-A-Teen This app should actually be called Briefly-Confuse-A-Teen since it only works for about 10 seconds. After that, teens short attention spans will focus on something else. The app sets off a high-pitch frequency that can only be heard by people under the age of 18. This app is pretty useless, especially because the user can t actually tell if the app is even working GymShamer For those fitness guru wannabes who are not self motivated or driven by the promise of results, here s an app that encourages exercise regimens through fear of embarrassment. GymShamer tracks a user s fitness goals and publicly shames them on social media if they fall short. 44

45 Story By: first last Fall in love with HOMELESSRomantic A review on local comedian Johnny Sparkles debut album By Jasmine Bautista Photo by Melany McAngus Four and a half years ago, a terrified Johnny Sparkles performed open mic for the first time. That night, Sparkles would go on stage and tell jokes he wrote on Twitter. It was an experiment that he would test once, then never attempt again. At least that s what he thought. Since then, Sparkles has won numerous comedy contests, opened for national comedians and established himself as a favorite by his peers in Hawaii s local comedy scene. Sparkles is now debuting his own comedy album, Homeless Romantic. There is no doubt that Sparkles has a natural charm that captivates his audience, friends and strangers alike. It s obvious he is well respected among his peers by the way they greet him all with full hugs, firm handshakes and big smiles on their faces. On stage, Sparkles portrays a lovable, relaxed, and overall goofball. To have his character and live atmosphere transferred onto an album is risky. After all, stage presence is meant to be seen, not heard. After listening to this 40-minute, 13-track album, it can be concluded that his stage presence can still be felt. A local boy from Kailua, Sparkles tells jokes that are relatable to anyone who has lived in Hawaii. Track three, Uncle Butch and the Crackpot Kid, tells the story of the goofy uncle who is in everyone s family. He proves to be a great storyteller through his delivery by portraying his uncle entirely through pidgin. For those who don t live in Hawai i, it might be difficult to understand the local-based references made through the beginning and towards the ending of the set. Aside from that, Sparkles makes sure to voice his thoughts on a wide variety of topics from struggling to find love to being offered meth on the streets. None of his jokes are predictable. For the most part, Sparkles relies on self-deprecation by making fun of his love for food and his attempts to find love. On track nine, Mm..Food, he does this in a unique way by reading aloud his tweets from his twitter account. According to Sparkles, the food blog was created to publicly shame himself to eat less. With only 140 characters to work with, it s pretty impressive. Even more, he attaches a hashtag for sarcastic effect. When Sparkles isn t making fun of himself, he uses one-liners and wordplay effectively. They re exactly how good one-liners should be hilarious, brilliant and sharp. While Sparkles is no longer on the island, you can still purchase his CD through PayPal for $12 at chokeboredumb@aol.com Support this local man s dream. Don t let him be homeless any longer. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 45

46 FASHION Dress: $12.99 Shoes: $7.99 Total spent: $20.98 One man s trash is another man s treasure By: Jasmine Bautista Photos by: Marcel Saragena The term thrifting means shopping at a secondhand store. Nobody is sure how thrifting started but it became a trend between 2012 and Macklemore s hit song Thrift Shop explained how simple it is to find a bargain with only $20. While the thought of buying used clothes that may or may not be stained or torn can be cringeworthy to many, thrifting can be just as serendipitous as finding buried treasure. 46

47 Blazer: $9.99 Shirt: $2.99 Pants: $5.99 Total Spent: $18.97 www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 47

48 FASHION Preparing the Trip Decide what day to go on Do some research and plan out the trip. Although not all thrift stores are created equal, there are some that provide special deals. For example, Goodwill Hawai i offers a 20 percent discount to thrifters with a valid student I.D on Sundays. Wear comfortable clothing Don t walk into a thrift store layered up or wearing the tightest jeans. Wear something that can be easily removed when trying on clothes. Wearing socks is also recommended when trying on shoes. Bring a friend Not only will it be less lonely but there will be more opportunities to find pieces for a new outfit. Having a second pair of eyes makes it easier to sift through the racks. Be timely Thrift stores are usually large and sometimes unorganized, making it intimidating to first-time thrifters. Searching through an entire store will take dedication so give yourself an ample period of time. 48

49 Process Shop every section Have an open mind by not just sticking to the usual sizes as they vary among brands.the fun part of thrifting is the high possibility of finding unique articles of clothing. Don t be afraid to explore both the men and women s section, including maternity. The men s section is the best place to find flannels and a maternity dress could pass as loose fitting the possibilities are endless. Inspect The chance of finding something ripped, stained or incomplete is likely. Be sure to thoroughly inspect the piece before buying it instead of putting it away. Some stains can be easily washed out, and a person with the right skill set should be able to sew up small holes or replace broken zippers. Try things on When almost everything priced under $10, there s an impulse to buy everything. Overconfident people leave the store without trying things on and are left with a handful of clothes that don t fit. Sizes may be inconsistent so keep in mind that looks can be deceiving. Miscellaneous Tips DIY (Do it yourself) For any avid DIY fan, thrift stores can be the best place to look for potential projects. For example, it s easy to turn thrifted denim jeans into the perfect summer shorts. If there s a fabric that stands out don t hesitate to pick it up. Even if the piece does get ruined, there are more inexpensive items in the store that are there to take its place. Costumes Forget Halloween costume stores. If any themed event is coming up, definitely check out the local thrift store. Different pieces can be put together to create the perfect costume without spending too much. Originality beats a store-bought, ready-made costume. Basics Basic tops (solid colors, tank tops) are easily found at the thrift store. It might be a tad bit cheaper than any department store. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 49

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53 Mural above by #808RiseAbove The Unknown By Christel Gonzales The future has always scared me. I don t know why. Many fear death, ghosts, or heights. But for me it was the future. I guess because the future is the ripple effect of what our actions are in the present. Many people asks, Where do you see yourself in 5 years? and my mind goes blank. I would like to respond, Wherever life takes me but that s not how the world works. People are excited to see what the future brings; flying cars, robots, or even time machines. For me, I like living in the moment not worrying about tomorrow. www. leeward.hawaii.edu/kamanao 53

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56 Take the credit, you ve earned it. If you ve earned your Associate of Arts in Teaching or are currently a student, you could be well on your way to a bachelor s degree at the University of Phoenix College of Education. With the new AAT to BSED Transfer Pathway for Leeward Community College graduates, you re that much closer to earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Our transfer program, Pathway Plus, also provides exclusive savings for all Leeward Community College graduates, including a tuition reduction and fee waivers through our Prior Learning Assessment, which allows you to take credit for experience outside the classroom. * The earlier you begin to plan your transfer, the sooner you can start to pursue your next goal. New classes starting soon. Earn your degree at our Kapolei Learning Center or online. Visit phoenix.edu/leewardcc or contact Rachel Hashimoto, Senior Enrollment Representative, at or rachel.hashimoto@phoenix.edu. For more information about each of these programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program and other important information, please visit: phoenix.edu/programs/ge/bsed-e.html University of Phoenix Hawaii Campus an NCATE-accredited institution. * Special reduced tuition rates apply if your community college is an Education Partner of University of Phoenix, up to a 5 percent savings. Application to the PLA process does not guarantee credits will be applied. The University s Central Administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., Tempe, AZ Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ Visit phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html for information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. COE