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Finals week is the time of year when there is no makeup and your clothes don’t matter. Pull on some yoga pants,

start brewing the coffee and micro-waving your cup of noodles (close Netfl ix) and procrastinate on the studying you have to do by read-ing this piece on fi nal exams. Here is the anticipated time line of this month.

TWO WEEKS LEFT1. You realize fi nals are two weeks away.2. You acknowledge that

you may have skipped, slept through or Face-booked during one too many lectures.3. You promise you won’t

miss any classes for the rest of the semester... unless it is to study for other classes.

4. Ask yourself, “Can I really get everything done?” Grab coffee.

5. Become overly con-fi dent. Allow yourself to watch one more ep-isode of Supernatural. Pick up and leisurely read Ka Leo.6. Glance at a syllabus.

Cue panic.7. Determine to start studying.8. But when you get home

you are so tired from be-ing so determined that you take a nap.

9. But sleep would waste too much time so you watch another episode of Super-natural.

10. And another.11. Realizing how diffi cult this

week is going to be, you just fi nish the whole season. You deserve this.

ONE WEEK LEFT12. Now there is only one week.

13. You know nothing.14. Panic sets in.15. Depression. “What have I done?”16. Fearful.17. Angry. You consider joining a biker gang.18. Mentally unstable.

THREE NIGHTS BEFORE19. Finally begin to study. Hallelujah.20. Start dating a coffee cup.21. The sleep and healthy eating habits

begin to disintegrate.22. You begin to feel like a superhero

without sleep ... a delusional, yoga pants wearing superhero of Sinclair Library

23. Everything anyone says becomes funny. 24. You have no idea what you are actu-

ally studying at this point.25. Everyone and every sound becomes annoying. 26. The coffee isn’t strong enough. Stop

at the liquor store. Cue crying.27. Complain on Facebook.28. You become a despondent zombie.29. Somehow you are motivated again.

DAY BEFORE30. You fi nally start cramming the day before.31. At this point you’re out of confi dence and legitimately don’t care anymore.32. So you take 20 15-minute power naps

EXAM DAY33. You go to class to take the exam hop-

ing the odds will be ever in your favor.34. You see the test.35. You’re shocked, dismayed, hurt. Feel

slightly violated.36. Wish you had studied harder, longer

and had different genetic material.37. But after two hours, you turn in the test.38. A big part of you feels doubtful, con-

fused and considers therapy.39. But the bigger part of you is about

to dance out of that exam room be-cause you ultimately realized you did it.

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Planning for next semester can be stressful. Class times, getting the classes you need and fi nding time for meals and work can be hectic in the short peri-od that we have to reg-ister. But, planning ahead and think-ing scenarios through can be a lifesaver in having an e n j o y a b l e semester. F i r s t , make sure you know what classes you need for the next semes-ter. Have you finished all of your general edu-cation requirements? Do you need to finish some graduation requirements? Don’t overlook any of the required classes you need to graduate, or you might end up regretting it later when you have to stay another semes-ter just to take one more class. Start off planning your schedule by prioritizing and finding one class at one time that you like. Then plan around it. Decide on the time that you will set aside for school, work

and play. If you work in the morn-ings, plan your classes to be all in the afternoons, evenings and nights. If you work at night, plan your classes to be in the early mornings and afternoons. Be sure to set aside time

to get to class. It can be stressful when you’re

always running to make it to

class on time. It’ll catch up to you as well. A good rule of thumb to deter-mine how

long each break be-

tween each class should be

is to look at how far your classes are on

campus. If you’re taking a class from 7:30- 8:20 a.m. at the K a m a k a k ū o k a l a n i Building for Ha-waiian Studies and then have another at 8:30 a.m. in Webster Hall, that’s p r o b a b l y not a good idea nor is that enough time for you to get to class, running or not. If

you have two class-es across campus, set

at least 15-20 minutes between your classes so you’ll have enough time to get a snack or go to the bathroom along the way. If you have classes around lunch or dinner time,

make sure you have at least an hour between

classes to relax and eat. You’ll be happy that you had the time to eat, or you’ll be sitting in class wishing you did. A big question on many stu-dents’ minds is whether to start off the day with a super early class or to start the day late and end with a late-night lab. If you work in the early mornings or in the late afternoons these might be your only options. Starting a class at 7:30 a.m. every day can be tiring, but it can also be worth it when you’re done with your day by 12 p.m. and can go straight to work without having to worry about making it back in time for another class later in the day. Ending the day with a late-night lab can be the kicker that makes you glad you took it because you were able to work all morning and afternoon, or it can be one of the worst mis-takes you’ve made because by

that point, you’re exhaust-ed. Be sure to weigh

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enough sections of each of the classes that

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When procrastination kicks in and the mountain of schoolwork starts building up during fi nals week, some students have no other choice but to sacrifi ce sleep for the sake of an exam or a deadline. However, pulling an all-nighter is not as easy as it seems. Staying awake is one thing and also much easier to accom-plish, but maintaining focus is an entirely different process. Keep in mind that sleep deprivation is unhealthy and can reap several con-sequences, such as impaired judgment, memory loss and an increase in obesity and heart disease. However, the necessi-ty to stay awake may come up, especially during fi nals week when it can become a must instead of an option for students.

Here are some tips on how to pull a successful all-nighter:

1. If you know you are going to pull an all-nighter on a certain day, make sure you get more than enough rest the day before. Also, if it is possible, take a one- to two-

hour nap before the evening begins, as this would likely break the body’s circadian rhythm, or biological clock, temporarily and allow you to stay up longer than usual.

2. Manage your time wisely. Create a schedule of what needs to be done at each hour of the night, and allot a few breaks in between to avoid monotony and burnouts. Make sure you have all the materials you need to study for that exam or complete the project. The last thing you want to be is unprepared for the night and waste time trying to gath-er what you need instead of doing what needs to be done.

3. Caffeine is an easy solution to stay awake, whether it be in the form of coffee, soda or energy drinks. How-ever, be careful about your intake, as the buzz could only be as temporary as the life span of a mayfly. Also, beware of a stealthy thief called the post-buzz crash, which may hastily rob you of your resolve to stay awake. To combat this, drink twice as much cold water as you would drink your caffeinated beverage, as this will keep you hydrated.

4. Snacking will likely keep you going through the night as well. But just like caffeine, be cautious about what you munch on as you cram your brain or type your fi ngers off. Foods such as sandwich-es, cereal and fresh fruit are packed with proteins, complex carbohydrates and sugars that will fuel your body more than junk food and candy.

5. Stay away from the couch or bed, if possible. Better yet, keep vigil in places other than your home, such as at a coffee shop or in a library. While it may not ward off sleepiness entirely, at least there is no pillow around where you can lay your head. Being outside also forces you to pay attention to your surroundings.

6. Break a sweat and avoid being lethar-gic. Do jumping jacks, pushups or jog around the area to give you that burst of alertness. It will raise your heart rate and help keep you alert and stimulated. Follow up with a glass of cold water.

7. Be around people, especially your friends. They will motivate you to stay awake (and vice versa). Share a laugh, talk

story and snack with them in between studying. It will not only make the night bearable but enjoyable as well. The temp-tation to fall asleep will be there, but that’s when your friends can slap you awake and push you to keep going. Make sure to re-turn the favor if you catch them snoozing.

7. Create an environment that stimulates and gives you a sense of uncomfortability, such as keeping the lights on, playing loud, upbeat music (through your earphones if in public) or watching some television in the background.

8. Know your limits. If you absolutely cannot combat the drowsiness, set a strong, annoy-ing alarm signal to go off after half an hour and take that nap. But once you are done with all your tasks, do not waste any more time. Catch some sleep. Any sleep, even an hour or two, is better than no sleep at all, especially if an exam or a presentation follows on that day.

While these tips can get you through a night without sleep, it will not guarantee an A for that exam or project. Staying awake is half of the battle. But after getting through the all-nighter, reaping the reward of satisfaction and sleep will be well worth it.

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Your professor announces that a group project. You can either panic and start pulling your hair out or keep calm and take on the challenge with a posi-tive mindset. We have all had good and bad group experiences. Take a minute to think about your experiences and note what made them total nightmares. Was it the group members’ attitudes? Was it the lack of organization? To try and avoid those sticky situations next semster, here are a few tips that may help alleviate the stress and pain that come with group collaborations.

BREAK THE ICE Start with introducing yourself in a po-lite fashion and other group members will likely do the same. Get to know your group and establish a level of respect. ORGANIZE AND ESTABLISH ROLES

Once the group has an understand-ing of the assignment, take a note of what each member is best at. Make a list of roles and tasks that need to be done. Try and let members choose what assignment they would like to take on so that each per-son can have a sense of power.

STAY CONNECTED Get everyone’s contact informa-tion and decide which means of communication, such as email, phone, Skype or text, is best. Follow up with each other. Make sure you communicate frequently, even if it is a simple question like asking how someone’s research is going. CREATE DEADLINES

Have deadlines within the group. Set up a date for the group to look over the work that is done and use that time to

make any changes.

BE PREPARED FOR MISTAKES

Even if you do all the right things, there is always a chance for error. No one is per-fect, and therefore it is important to manage negativity and responsibilities

professionally. Ac-cording to an online

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ACCEPT NEW IDEAS Group projects can have their ups and downs, but they are things that most people will have to deal with. Our world is becoming more interconnected with the help of technology, and it is impos-sible to avoid working with other people. We need to adapt to a new way of learn-ing, living and working. There are multi-tudes of cultures, ethnicities, religions and backgrounds, so having a straightforward, negative attitude will not take you far in life. Embrace others and learn to accept the idea of working with people. In the words of Henry Ford, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

Group collaboration: avoid the nightmare

BREAK THE ICEORGANIZE AND ESTABLISH ROLES

STAY CONNECTEDCREATE DEADLINES

BE PREPARED FOR MISTAKESACCEPT NEW IDEAS


KIRSTIE CAMPBELL

Associate Chief Copy Editor

Staying healthy is impor-tant, but with finals, cooking may not be top priority. These take-out places for you are close to UH Mānoa and will keep you full for finals.

FOOD TRUCKS Most food trucks on cam-pus will supply lunch before ex-ams. Blue Truck Teppanyaki, Le Crêpe Café, Hank’s Haute Dogs and Simply Ono have cheap lunches on-campus to pick up. Visit Blue Truck Teppanyaki for steak, garlic shrimp, and Porta-bella mushroom (depending on season). Try veggie or regular hot dogs at Hank’s before a night of studying or take one of your last Hawaiian meals at Simply Ono before going back home. Grabbing a breakfast or dessert from Le Crêpe Café is comfort food after an exam. Govinda’s is vegetarian and works with gluten-free needs.

Blue Truck Location: 1810-1820 University AvenueHours: Mon-Sun, 9 a.m.-8 p.m..

Hank’s Haute DogsLocation: POST parking lotHours: Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m-2 p.m.

Le Crêpe Café Location: 2515 Dole StreetHours: Mon-Fri, 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Simply OnoLocation: Krauss Hall turn-aroundHours: Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m.

Govinda’s Vegetarian Buffet

Location: Sustainability Court-yardHours: Mon-Sun, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

OFF CAMPUS Vegetarians and people need-ing gluten-free items can pick up a plate of curry at Da Spot. Salads, cheap fruit and plates of vegetari-an curry, lamb and Middle Eastern dishes are specialties. For a burger and French fries or even a salad, call in to Teddy’s Bigger Burger. Get a milkshake to help keep you up studying. Ten dollars for an original burger, French fries and a drink is worth your time. Safeway, Longs’ and Star-bucks can provide hot meals, poke or coffee, but stop by the other restaurants if youʻre looking for something more. Mānoa Marketplace is half an hour walk from Campus Center or a minute from Lowry Avenue (the last stop on the Rainbow Shuttle; Monday–Friday, last route at 6 p.m). The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has take-out meals such as pasta salad, bagels or burritos for breakfast, chicken wraps for lunch and lemon bars for des-sert. Expect their coffee to be of high quality. At Island Manapua Factory you can buy manapua for you and your friends and eat your dinner at your dorm while work-ing on a study guide. Not only can you read while holding a manapua, getting take-out dim sum dinner for almost $1.50 per dish is a deal. If you and your roomate need food that can be saved for a long night, sushi platters from Kozo Sushi, self-labeled the “best take-out sushi in town,” provide 45 pieces of sushi for $30, the perfect number to split.

Da SpotLocation: 2469 South King StreetHours: Mon, 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Tue-Sun, 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Teddy’s Bigger BurgerLocation: 2424 S. Beretania St.Phone: 949-0050Hours: Mon, 9 a.m., Tue-Sun, 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

Manoa MarketplaceLocation: 2851 E. Mānoa RPhone: 988-0520 Hours: Mon-Sun, 6a.m.-11p.m.

Coffee Bean and Tea LeafAddress: 2754 Woodlawn Drive, Unit 7-106Hours: Mon-Sun, 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Island Manapua FactoryLocation: 2752 Woodlawn DriveHours: Mon-Sat, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Kozo SushiLocation: 2334 S. King StreetHours: Mon-Sun, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Kokua MarketLocation: 2463 South King StreetHours: Mon-Sun, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

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With fi nals approaching, you’ll need all the study time you can get. You’ll also need to be prepared for this study time. You’ll need your books, fl ashcards, computer, pen, pencil and food. Here are some tips on what foods are better for you to eat during your study time and what foods you should avoid. The brain requires a lot of energy, as well as a constant source of it. According to an article in the Star Advertiser by Alan Titchenal and Joannie Dobbs, Ph.D.s, from UH Mānoa’s Food Science and Human Nutri-tion department, the brain likes sugar. They said consuming car-bohydrates and protein are im-portant for brain function. “Based on research conducted on brain nutrition and mental per-formance, the most important food components for brain function are carbohydrate and protein,” Titch-enal and Dobbs said in the article. “Ideally, the carbohydrate is one with a low glycemic index, meaning that it results in a more gradual rise and fall in blood glucose levels.”

A good source of protein can come from eggs and meats such as chicken and beef. Scramble some eggs in your kitchen or grill some chicken for an easy source of protein and a convenient snack. Whole-grain cereal with milk and fruit, yogurt with fruit and miso soup with rice are also good snack choices. According to Titchenal and Dobbs, the meal should not be too large as “a heavy meal can cause tiredness because extra blood fl ows to the intestines to aid in digestion and absorption of nutrients.” They also said that blood glucose typically drops two hours after a meal, unless you’re diabetic. “A light snack such as fruit or yogurt might give blood glucose the slight rise needed to maintain optimal brain func-tion,” Titchenal and Dobbs said. Avoid sweets and sugary foods. According to the Pur-due University Student Health Center’s bulletin, “If you crave sweets, consider a high protein snack instead.” Choose a protein bar with 15 grams of protein in-stead of a candy bar. Be sure to read the nutrition label carefully.

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Looking for a workout routine that doesn’t include leaving your dorm room? It may be diffi cult for college students to fi nd the time to head down to the campus gym for a simple workout due to busy schedules or overcrowding at the gym. There are many workouts that college students can do in the comfort of their dorm rooms while still getting the results they want. There are some important factors to consider before work-ing out: Be sure to hydrate and eat a well-balanced meal prior to working out so your body will have energy to burn. Here in Hawai‘i, the heat can lead to dehydration and fatigue when working out moderately or strenuously throughout the day, so drink plenty of fl uid.

Cardio exercise burns calories. It can also strengthen your heart and lungs and help relieve stress. Aim for 20 minutes of cardio a day for three days a week; this includes move-ment of both the arms and legs to get the blood pumping.

1. Jumping jacks.2. March or jog in place.3. Walk up and down the stairs in your dorm building.4. Dance.5. Kickboxing moves with punches.

Strength training helps build muscle. Maintaining muscle can be diffi cult, so aim to do any of these exercises twice a week.1. Squat Jumps: Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Lower your-self until your heels start to lift off the fl oor; keep your back straight and head straight ahead. Once your body is lowered, jump up quickly, fully extending your legs

and land softly on your feet. Tight-en your core and keep your back straight through this process. Start with small jumps for 10 reps.

2. Walking Lunges: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Straighten the back and tighten the abs as you step forward with your right foot, lowering yourself until the knee is at a 45-degree angle. At the same time bend the left leg until your left knee almost touches the fl oor. Step forward for each lunge, alternating legs. Repeat 15 reps on each leg.

3. Planks: Planks are a great way to strengthen your core and work your abdominal muscles. To do a plank, go into push-up position, lower yourself onto your elbows and hold your body in that posi-tion. Try to lower your butt so your back is aligned and your butt is not lifted too high. Try three one-minute sets to start out.

4. Body Weight Squats: To do a squat, stand with your feet shoul-der-width apart and your toes fac-ing forward. Hold your arms out in front of you to help you balance. As you begin to squat, make sure youʻre looking straight ahead, your back is straight and your heels are fi rmly on the ground with knees bent right over your heels. Try to get lower each time you squat, until your knees are at a 90-degree angle. Add 5 lb. weights to this workout to strengthen the arms.

5. Push-ups: Get into a push-up position (either on your knees or on the balls of your feet). Lower yourself by bending your elbows then slowly push back up and re-peat 10 to 15 times.

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University of Hawaiʻi Presi-dent MRC Greenwood took a one-year unpaid leave of absence on Sept. 1 as Interim President David Lassner as-sumed the position. The Board of Regents ap-proved Greenwood’s leave at their July 18 meeting, along with a part-time position on UH’s medical research fac-ulty, where she is expected to aid in the creation of a center to study diabetes and obesity at the school. In an email announcing her resignation, Greenwood said she looks forward to having time to spending time with her family, “to write, teach and do some policy work.”

Greenwood’s leave of absence

State lawmakers lowered university funds by cutting $7 million from the state leg-islature and $2.5 million from the governor’s offi ce, which took effect July 1. “The University of Hawai‘i, like the rest of the state, has suffered deep budget cuts since the recession hit Hawai‘i and the nation,” Interim Presi-dent David Lassner said. The decline in funds from the state legislature has remained consistent in past years, with declines in state general funds from 8.7 percent in 2009 to 6.7 percent in 2013. In 2011, the Board of Regents approved a fi ve-year tuition in-crease schedule that generates about $10 million in additional income for the university’s bud-get according to Senate Ways and Means Chair David Ige in a Hawai‘i News Now report.

Adapting to decline in funds

Smoking will not be allowed on campus after a policy pro-hibiting the use of all tobacco products and electronic ciga-rettes on campus is imple-mented on Jan. 1, 2014 by campus administration. In February 2012, the Asso-ciated Students of the Univer-sity of Hawaiʻi passed a reso-lution in support of banning tobacco products on campus. UH Mānoa joins 422 colleg-es and universities in the Unit-ed States that are 100 percent tobacco free, according to the American Lung Association website. According to an article pub-lished in Tobacco Control, cigarette smoking is linked to cancer, respiratory disease, cor-onary health disease and stroke.

No butts about it: smoking prohibited on campus in 2014

Enrollment at the Univer-sity of Hawaiʻi system has decreased by 2.2 percent, following fi ve years of record-breaking enrollments. According to Jodi Leong, director of communications for external affairs and university relations, the decrease in en-rollment was not a surprise. “As the economy began to improve we expected en-rollments to begin to drop,” Leong said. According to the United States Census Bureau, enroll-ment in fall 2012 decreased by half a million students in col-leges across the nation com-pared to that of fall 2011.

Enrollment decreases for

UH system

The campus will allocate $1 million a year for continual class-room upgrades, with a second batch of classrooms to be reno-vated this summer. According to interim Associ-ate Vice Chancellor for Physical, Environmental and Long Range Planning Stephen Meder, this money will come from Capital Renewal and Deferred Mainte-nance, which is money allocated from the state legislature to the University of Hawai‘i system. Five classrooms in the Busi-ness Administration building will be renovated in the summer with the money allocated for classroom improvements. The UH system’s deferred maintenance backlog has reached $487 million, according to the BOR Committee on Plan-ning and Facilities and Com-mittee on Budget and Finance meeting on Oct. 4. During this past summer, the Facilities Management Offi ce renovated approximately 23 classrooms across campus.

$1 million allocated for UH classroom

improvements

About 80 people gathered on Oct. 15 in front of HauMĀNA’s mural by the Art Building to protest their right for free speech to express their political and cultural values. “Weʻre here to take a stand and say that the university can-not be a place of Hawaiian education and Hawaiian learn-ing, while also participating in the desecration of Mauna a Wākea,” Haley Kaili̒ ehu, a Ph.D. student at UH Mānoa, said. According to the UH Institute for Astronomy website, Mauna Kea hosts the world’s largest astronomical observatory, with telescopes operated by astron-omers from 11 countries. The university leases the land within a 2.5-mile radius of the site of the UH 2.2-meter telescope, which is essentially all the land above 3,700 meters elevation except for the portions that lie within the Mauna Kea Ice Natu-ral Area Reserve. Board of Publications chair-woman Rebekah Carroll said the construction barriers around the new Campus Center, where the mural was painted, are owned by the Campus Center Board and, to her understanding, are not a venue for free speech.

Students protest against developments on Mauna Kea and for

free speech

The Board of Regents ap-proved the university’s fi scal year 2015 supplemental bud-get, including a proposal to cut funding for the Daniel K. Inouye Center. The university budget will now go on to the state Department of Budget and Finance, which is the governor’s budget agency. The board approved an amended request for $5 mil-lion in state general obligation bonds for construction of the Daniel K. Inouye Center on the Mānoa campus. The construc-tion for the center will not begin in July 2014 as planned. The university’s deferred maintenance backlog has reached $487 million. The budget calls for $14 million in general funds, which was cut from the base budget in FY 2012. If the funds are received, the university can take the $14 million in tu-ition revenues it had been using so it can pay the debt service on $212 million in revenue bonds. “That $14 million is enough to eliminate the deferred maintenance backlog for all of our campuses except Mānoa,” Interim President David Lassner said.

Board of Regents approve supplemental

budget for FY 2015

As newly appointed chief of Campus Security and Emer-gency Management, Charles Noffsinger plans to improve the overall standard of safety on campus by incorporating community policing, engaging in open dialogue and improving policy development. Noffsinger assumed the role on Sept. 30, 2013, after a three-month national search conduct-ed by Campus Services man-agement and the Offi ce of the Vice Chancellor of Administra-tion, Finance and Operations. He said his interest focuses on the perception of safety. He said if people don’t feel safe and if they don’t believe it’s a safe community, then that’s a starting point for him.

New chief of Campus Security plans to raise

safety standards

The University of Hawaiʻi system received $83.9 million for capital improvement proj-ects on Nov. 21. According to Gov. Neil Ab-ercrombie, the projects address the needed maintenance and repair work while creating jobs. Fifty million dollars will go to System Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu and UH Community Col-leges, along with other projects. Twenty-eight million dollars will go to Systemwide Health, Safety and Code Requirements at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo and UH Community Colleges.

University of Hawaiʻi campuses

receive $83.9 million

Students, faculty and community members intro-duced a sustainability policy to the Board of Regents on Oct. 18 to promote sustain-able practices in different university functions. The proposed policy calls for the recognition that the knowledge base in sustain-able island systems resides in the indigenous people and residents of Hawaiʻi and for commitment to consult with local cultural practitioners and sustainability experts on best practices in sustainable resource allocation and use. “If the university is not sus-tainable, the system may not be sustained long enough for future generations to come here and learn,” said Gabriel Sachter-Smith, a graduate student studying Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences.

A step toward a sustainable UH

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some of the biggest things that happened this fall.


University of Hawaiʻi Presi-dent MRC Greenwood took a one-year unpaid leave of absence on Sept. 1 as Interim President David Lassner as-sumed the position. The Board of Regents ap-proved Greenwood’s leave at their July 18 meeting, along with a part-time position on UH’s medical research fac-ulty, where she is expected to aid in the creation of a center to study diabetes and obesity at the school. In an email announcing her resignation, Greenwood said she looks forward to having time to spending time with her family, “to write, teach and do some policy work.”

Greenwood’s leave of absence

State lawmakers lowered university funds by cutting $7 million from the state leg-islature and $2.5 million from the governor’s offi ce, which took effect July 1. “The University of Hawai‘i, like the rest of the state, has suffered deep budget cuts since the recession hit Hawai‘i and the nation,” Interim Presi-dent David Lassner said. The decline in funds from the state legislature has remained consistent in past years, with declines in state general funds from 8.7 percent in 2009 to 6.7 percent in 2013. In 2011, the Board of Regents approved a fi ve-year tuition in-crease schedule that generates about $10 million in additional income for the university’s bud-get according to Senate Ways and Means Chair David Ige in a Hawai‘i News Now report.

Adapting to decline in funds

Smoking will not be allowed on campus after a policy pro-hibiting the use of all tobacco products and electronic ciga-rettes on campus is imple-mented on Jan. 1, 2014 by campus administration. In February 2012, the Asso-ciated Students of the Univer-sity of Hawaiʻi passed a reso-lution in support of banning tobacco products on campus. UH Mānoa joins 422 colleg-es and universities in the Unit-ed States that are 100 percent tobacco free, according to the American Lung Association website. According to an article pub-lished in Tobacco Control, cigarette smoking is linked to cancer, respiratory disease, cor-onary health disease and stroke.

No butts about it: smoking prohibited on campus in 2014

Enrollment at the Univer-sity of Hawaiʻi system has decreased by 2.2 percent, following fi ve years of record-breaking enrollments. According to Jodi Leong, director of communications for external affairs and university relations, the decrease in en-rollment was not a surprise. “As the economy began to improve we expected en-rollments to begin to drop,” Leong said. According to the United States Census Bureau, enroll-ment in fall 2012 decreased by half a million students in col-leges across the nation com-pared to that of fall 2011.

Enrollment decreases for

UH system

The campus will allocate $1 million a year for continual class-room upgrades, with a second batch of classrooms to be reno-vated this summer. According to interim Associ-ate Vice Chancellor for Physical, Environmental and Long Range Planning Stephen Meder, this money will come from Capital Renewal and Deferred Mainte-nance, which is money allocated from the state legislature to the University of Hawai‘i system. Five classrooms in the Busi-ness Administration building will be renovated in the summer with the money allocated for classroom improvements. The UH system’s deferred maintenance backlog has reached $487 million, according to the BOR Committee on Plan-ning and Facilities and Com-mittee on Budget and Finance meeting on Oct. 4. During this past summer, the Facilities Management Offi ce renovated approximately 23 classrooms across campus.

$1 million allocated for UH classroom

improvements

About 80 people gathered on Oct. 15 in front of HauMĀNA’s mural by the Art Building to protest their right for free speech to express their political and cultural values. “Weʻre here to take a stand and say that the university can-not be a place of Hawaiian education and Hawaiian learn-ing, while also participating in the desecration of Mauna a Wākea,” Haley Kaili̒ ehu, a Ph.D. student at UH Mānoa, said. According to the UH Institute for Astronomy website, Mauna Kea hosts the world’s largest astronomical observatory, with telescopes operated by astron-omers from 11 countries. The university leases the land within a 2.5-mile radius of the site of the UH 2.2-meter telescope, which is essentially all the land above 3,700 meters elevation except for the portions that lie within the Mauna Kea Ice Natu-ral Area Reserve. Board of Publications chair-woman Rebekah Carroll said the construction barriers around the new Campus Center, where the mural was painted, are owned by the Campus Center Board and, to her understanding, are not a venue for free speech.

Students protest against developments on Mauna Kea and for

free speech

The Board of Regents ap-proved the university’s fi scal year 2015 supplemental bud-get, including a proposal to cut funding for the Daniel K. Inouye Center. The university budget will now go on to the state Department of Budget and Finance, which is the governor’s budget agency. The board approved an amended request for $5 mil-lion in state general obligation bonds for construction of the Daniel K. Inouye Center on the Mānoa campus. The construc-tion for the center will not begin in July 2014 as planned. The university’s deferred maintenance backlog has reached $487 million. The budget calls for $14 million in general funds, which was cut from the base budget in FY 2012. If the funds are received, the university can take the $14 million in tu-ition revenues it had been using so it can pay the debt service on $212 million in revenue bonds. “That $14 million is enough to eliminate the deferred maintenance backlog for all of our campuses except Mānoa,” Interim President David Lassner said.

Board of Regents approve supplemental

budget for FY 2015

As newly appointed chief of Campus Security and Emer-gency Management, Charles Noffsinger plans to improve the overall standard of safety on campus by incorporating community policing, engaging in open dialogue and improving policy development. Noffsinger assumed the role on Sept. 30, 2013, after a three-month national search conduct-ed by Campus Services man-agement and the Offi ce of the Vice Chancellor of Administra-tion, Finance and Operations. He said his interest focuses on the perception of safety. He said if people don’t feel safe and if they don’t believe it’s a safe community, then that’s a starting point for him.

New chief of Campus Security plans to raise

safety standards

The University of Hawaiʻi system received $83.9 million for capital improvement proj-ects on Nov. 21. According to Gov. Neil Ab-ercrombie, the projects address the needed maintenance and repair work while creating jobs. Fifty million dollars will go to System Capital Renewal and Deferred Maintenance at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu and UH Community Col-leges, along with other projects. Twenty-eight million dollars will go to Systemwide Health, Safety and Code Requirements at UH Mānoa, UH Hilo and UH Community Colleges.

University of Hawaiʻi campuses

receive $83.9 million

Students, faculty and community members intro-duced a sustainability policy to the Board of Regents on Oct. 18 to promote sustain-able practices in different university functions. The proposed policy calls for the recognition that the knowledge base in sustain-able island systems resides in the indigenous people and residents of Hawaiʻi and for commitment to consult with local cultural practitioners and sustainability experts on best practices in sustainable resource allocation and use. “If the university is not sus-tainable, the system may not be sustained long enough for future generations to come here and learn,” said Gabriel Sachter-Smith, a graduate student studying Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences.

A step toward a sustainable UH

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Having a healthy fi nals week is just as important as your major classes. Ka Leo’s tips will help you keep your sanity during fi nals.

SCHEDULE Creating a schedule via Excel or Google Drive takes about 20 minutes, but will save you both guilt and procrastination. Esti-mate study time for each class, space out time for breaks between and add hours for events. Decide when to study, sleep and have free time. Feeling less guilty for goof-ing around during your planned study break and studying effi cient-ly is better than trying to power straight through your studying.

SLEEP Eight hours of sleep might seem like too much, but remember that optimal sleep means optimal functionality. Decide on your limits and stick to them, whether they be six hours of sleep or eight. Your top priorities should in-clude bedtime. Caffeine works, but ending fi nals well-rested and cheerful will get you in Christmas shopping mode. Plus, early bed-times help to keep you less dis-tracted. Decide how productive you will be late at night before the test versus the morning of the test, and if you studied during the after-noon and struggle at night, morn-ing might be better.

STRESS Stress is always painful, but staying alone will make it worse. If study groups distract you, fi nd time

to chat with a roommate or Skype a friend or family member. Budgeting friend time gives you incentive. If you really need Netfl ix breaks or Internet surf time, make sure your schedule covers them. However, if you don’t trust your-self on the Internet, then keep your computer off until it’s needed – print out your notes at the school library, then work at a desk. Rest when you study. Take a walk. Sitting down in the library while you attempt to study may work for a time. However, you will need a break to stay calm.

SCHOOL Now is the time to text a friend for help if your professor is not around, the Emporium is un-available or the tutors are miss-ing. In fi ve minutes friends can give help on errors you took two hours on. This is a desperation move; email your professor un-less it’s the night before. If you are behind, write down your classes and what you need in them, both your passing grade and the material you need to learn. Compare the material on the fi nal to what you already know, and es-timate the time it will take you to learn. Prioritize by writing down the most crucial information to summarize material for your fi nal: important formulas for science, lit-erary themes, vocabulary, etc.

FOOD PLAN Junk food intake this week should be low. Eating snacks on hand will be convenient, but buy-ing food earlier with less snack food will keep you happy during the long hours at night. When studying late

at night, you’re more likely to eat what’s on hand regardless of nutri-tion, so make sure you have plenty of healthy food, such as granola bars (in moderation), sandwiches and veggies. Use a rice cooker or boil hot water while you study. In your schedule, your top priorities are mealtimes and sleep. Although skipping a meal to study may seem easy, you will regret it during your test. If time is nonexistent, eat with one hand while you study. Grab food from the cafeteria and save it for a meal after your exam. Drink orange juice for health, and go easy on the en-ergy drinks. Beverages like juice help your immunity, especially with the Vitamin C you will need to study. Drink only as much coffee as you normally do; be-coming hyper after attempting more than you can handle is not good for your test.

STUDY AREA Budget 10 minutes every day to clean up your study area. Losing your notes under scrap paper will stress you out. Even if you like a comforting mess, exam time is efficiency time: Losing textbooks and notes will not help. Keep a study guide for each class on hand, and print out exam schedules, final project requirements and exam breakdowns so you don’t realize your last project is due in a few hours. Keep healthy during exam week, and remember that you are more important than your school-work. Stay healthy, and your schoolwork will naturally follow.

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Too many times, students compare grade point averages and worry about this number as a major indicator of college and post-graduation success. More and more, evidence is coming out that GPA may not be as sig-nificant as we thought. Though it does hold merit in some situ-ations, GPA is becoming less of a factor in overall success of students and graduates.

BROKEN EDUCATION SYSTEM It’s important to first rec-ognize that GPA is merely a symptom of an education sys-tem that is increasingly criti-cized for stifling creativity. Ken Robinson explained this thor-oughly in his popular TED talks, where he compared the cur-rent structure to the fast food

system, as education becomes more and more standardized. Just like what fast food does to our body, the way schools now function impoverishes the spirit and energy of the youth. Robinson further stated that the mechanization of education starts early as schools often op-erate like a factory with bells to tell us when to go from one class to another and with the calculated separation of age groups in what seems like a pro-duction line of well-behaved, conformed students simply ac-cumulating information. GPA is an indicator of how well a particular student has become accustomed to this sys-tem. In a New York Times inter-view with Google’s Senior Vice President of People Operations Laszlo Bock, Bock affi rmed, “Ac-ademic environments are artifi -cial environments. People who

succeed there are fi nely trained; they’re conditioned to succeed in that environment.”

BENEFITS OF A HIGH GPA From many perspectives, GPA still carries high impor-tance. Most scholarships heavily weigh GPA in choosing award-ees, and many even require a minimum GPA to apply at all. This is also true when receiv-ing additional fi nancial assis-tance from most institutions of higher education and when earning grant funds for research programs. In a practical sense, GPA can certainly be benefi cial to subsidize education and re-search, but when it comes to overall success, the true value of GPA is less convincing. The Houston Chronicles re-ported that “Google doesn’t even ask for GPA or test scores from candidates anymore ... because

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system full of standardization, it’s imperative to consider al-ternative indicators of success, intelligence and competence. “We cannot make the equivocation of wisdom/knowledge with the grade we have,” Acido said. “How many times have we gotten an ‘A’ on a test and completely for-get what we just learned? Too often. Education ought to teach us how to transgress our boundaries epistemologically and ontologically.” The quantification of suc-cess is perhaps the greatest inhibitor of true learning and growth within an individual. Many with high GPAs are cer-tainly intelligent, hardworking and creative, but a high GPA in itself should not be the sole indicator for those characteris-tics within an individual. KINSEY JUSTA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I


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The gap year: the highly desirable year to travel to exotic places, explore your passions and experience what the world has to offer. The growing trend to take a year off before graduate school or before starting a career leaves many students unsure of potential advantages and disadvantages of this bridge year.

WHY DO PEOPLE TAKE TIME OFF? Many students want to go straight to law school or medical school or immedi-ately pursue a master’s degree after they fi nish their undergraduate studies. Though this may make sense for some, those who take gap years consistently claim that it is a profound, life-changing experience. The concept of the gap year started in the United Kingdom fi ve decades ago. The purpose behind this time off was for

students to travel and volunteer abroad or even to spend time working in various fi elds for real world experience. Many cul-tures view this year as a crucial part of per-sonal and professional growth to prepare and feel comfortable with future pursuits. With most students graduating with the burden of loans, a gap year also helps to alleviate some of those fi nancial hardships by allowing students to begin paying it off; this gives new graduates a sense of responsibility and accomplish-ment, and it relieves some of the anxiety about mounting fi nancial obligation.

A FRESH EDUCATION As we go through the routine of school since preschool or kindergarten, we often miss out on opportunities for experiental learning. Though school teaches a vari-ety of key subjects, there is often a lack of hands-on, real world experiences and valu-able self development.

Idealist affi rms the advantages of a bridge-year for recent graduates, stating that, “Learning in the classroom is more meaningful when you have had real-world experience to relate to.” Not only is a gap year benefi cial for those going back to school, but the variety of possible experi-ences you can have in your time off gives you a leg up when applying for a job as you can contribute more personal insight in your interviews and strengthen your application and resume entirely.

CONFIDENCE IS KEY It also never hurts to be more ma-ture and confident before going back to school or starting a career. Times Higher Education reports that students who take a gap year “are more self-con-fident ... and (tend) to be more enthusi-astic and focused when they return.” A good way to put your decision into perspective is to ask if you would

accept your own application to your dream graduate program or if you would hire yourself for your ideal job. Employers and admissions officers tend to look for confidence, indepen-dence and experience; a gap year of-fers all of the above and gives one the ability to feel firm in the path he or she chooses. If you were to interview your-self, how impressed would you be with your ability to articulate your hopes, passions, experiences and merits? Even beyond the much needed re-charge period for your mind and body, taking that year for yourself fosters spontaneity and provides time to catch up on the bucket list that you’ve placed on the back burner while you were in college. Gap years provide an opportu-nity to intentionally think deeper about future endeavors through rewarding and intense experiences or a reflective and relaxing time off.

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Aloha students,Can you believe it is already fi nals week? Time has fl ew by faster than ever, and there is so much to be proud about in terms of all the hard work and dedication our fellow students have put into their education this semester. From undergraduates

doing graduate-level work within the Honors Program to student leaders soaring through RIOs on campus to all the students who have came out to support our student athletes this semester, I can say I am proud and honored to serve as president of a student body that has so much spirit, commitment, and pride in the work they all do and in being a student right here at our University.

I would like to recognize all the seniors who will be graduating this Fall on Saturday at the Stan Sheriff Center. All of their hard work has fi nally paid off, and the real world is fortunate to have its newest additions of individuals who will excel in their diverse and respective fi elds beyond new heights. On behalf of the undergraduate student body, congratulations and best of luck on all of your future endeavors.

As we refl ect on the Fall semester, there are many events and accomplishments to be proud of. Your student government was able to allocate funds to a diverse amount of programs, services, and organizations while actively engaging in conversations regarding important issues the Senate has taken up. We have supported programs on our campus such as First Year Programs, Student Success Center, New Student Orientation, and RIOs through our RIO Funding. We have also looked into major issues, including parking and sustainability through our most recent student forum in collaboration with GSO and the Chancellor’s Offi ce. Even with all of this and more in mind, there is still more work to do with the Spring bringing even more excitement, productivity, and change for the better for the student body.

I wish you all a Happy Holiday season and I commit the Senate’s continuous efforts in 2014 to represent you.

Sincerely,Richard Mizusawa

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President’s Message

PRIYA RASHID

Special Issues Editor

You have invested thousands of dollars for education. Now itʻs time to move out of the dorms, learn to balance a budget and get a real job. Ka Leo brings you some tips to ace that interview.

1. Research. Take a few moments to research the company you’re ap-plying at. Decide whether the cli-mate and purpose of the company fi t your personality and goals. You want to impress on the interviewer that you have invested time and ef-fort into this company and that you are the right person for their team. A quick Google check can tell you their growth records, their aims for the future and give you hints on what to wear and company policies they adhere to.

2. Ask appropriate questions. Ask about the goals and atmosphere at work. This shows the employer that you are interested and forward thinking. It shows that you have put thought into the position. It is also your time to interview them. Try to fi nd out if the place suits you. Will you be miserable and immediately searching for another job if you take the position? Try to see if your tal-ents and skills will be utilized. Look for opportunities for advancement or training programs.

3. Don’t bring up money on the fi rst interview. Don’t bring up any-thing too personal: Now is not the time to discuss your relationships or your partying.

4. Dress professionally. Show-er. Be neat and groom your-self. You don’t want to wear an Aloha shirt if the company has a strict suit and tie policy, and vice versa can be equally harmful. Look at number one: research. In confusing or am-biguous settings it is better to ask before the interview when

confirming what is appro-priate to wear. Better to be safe than unemployed.

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7. Maintain appropriate eye con-tact. Interest and directness show that you are honest and sincere. If multiple people are interview-ing you, show equal interest and respect. Remember fi rm but not violent handshakes. Be cognizant of your body language. Don’t hunch or swagger. Walk confi -dently and try to avoid crossing your arms or legs.

8. Don’t drink — whether the night before an interview, sharing a meal or attending an event with a po-tential employer. It may not impair your judgment, but you don’t know what the employer’s position and biases may be. You want to be as

clean as possible. Many employers say that they would immediately want to be friends with their inter-viewee, but would not hire him or her for a position.

9. Be confi dent and present the best side of yourself. Be attentive to your own strengths and weak-ness and work to showcase them. If you tend to get fi dgety, skip the morning coffee. If you are not a morning person, pick up an espres-so. Many times you only get one chance to impress a potential em-ployer, so keep the interview posi-tive but memorable. Be prepared to answer common questions and curve balls. Practice your interview. Sometimes having a friend quiz you can help you catch mistakes you didn’t know you were making.

10. Don’t forget the details. Bring extra copies of your CV, a notepad and a pen. Follow up with a polite thank you note. It reminds the inter-viewer of you and leaves him or her with a positive impression.

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Whether the uniform consists of a hel-met, knee pads or a swim cap, donning the University of Hawai‘i emblem is an opportu-nity to represent both the school and state. And for one member of the University of Hawai‘i diving team, this responsibility has been showcased on the biggest stage in ath-letics — the Olympic Games. Hailing from all across the globe, the Hawai‘i swimming and diving teams are some of the most culturally and globally diverse squads in the country. And while the teams boast several athletes with in-ternational experience, one diver has tak-en his career to new heights — sophomore Amund Gismervik. “It’s nice being a multicultural team,“ Gis-mervik said. “It’s nice to have people in the same situation as yourself around you. And

it is interesting to get to know people from different cultures.”

LONDON CALLING Gismervik, a native of Stavanger, Norway, qualifi ed for his fi rst Olympic Games last sum-mer and made the trip to London in anticipa-tion of competing against the world’s best. “When I knew that I was going to the Olympics, it was kind of surrealistic,” Gis-mervik said. “As more time passed, it sank in more and more.” Gismervik placed 24th overall in the qualifying rounds of the men’s 10-meter platform competition, an event in which the gold medal was awarded to American diver David Boudia. Though it was an honor and created a multitude of memories, the Rainbow War-rior diver was most excited to relax after the competition and let the signifi cance of the Games resonate with him.

“My favorite moment in the Olym-pics must have been when it was done actually,” Gismervik said. “Because it was actually kind of a relief.”

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT With a decade of diving under his belt, Gismervik’s success on the international level comes without a surprise as he has also picked up a 10th place fi nish in the 2011 World Cham-pionships in the 1-meter. He is also a 10-time Norwegian senior national champion, a six-time Norwegian junior national champion and four-time Nordic champion.

UNCHARTED WATERS Although he redshirted his freshman season at Hawai‘i, Gismervik has proved that he is able to compete at UH. After sit-ting out his fi rst year, the Rainbow Warrior returned to competition at the Texas Diving Invitational in late November in stellar form.

Gismervik won the men’s 10-meter plat-form dive setting a UH school record in the process. The victory for Gismervik capped off a successful weekend for the Norwegian new-comer. After failing to advance in the 1-meter prelims earlier in the competition, Gismer-vik moved on to the 3-meter dive where he earned a bronze medal and his place upon the podium. The sophomore scored 444.75, a staggering 26.35 points better than second place Will Chandler of Texas. The diving team returns to action after the break hosting a trio of competitions in the fi rst two weeks of the New Year where it will fi rst take on Wisconsin. But Gismervik also has his sights set on representing Norway as well as the islands. “This season I’m looking forward to traveling with the UH team and going to some meets with the national team like the European Championships and World Cup,” Gismervik said.

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Sophomore Armund Gismervik and the UH swimmimg and diving teams will return to Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Center on Jan. 4 to face Wisconsin .

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School may be winding to a close, but for University of Hawai‘i athletics, things are just beginning to heat up. Take a look at the upcoming slate of games during winter break.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Rainbow Wahine basket-ball team will not play at home again until Jan. 8, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be intriguing games before then. Fresh off a win over Pacifi c, the ‘Bows will head on the road to take on USC (Dec. 21) and Grand Canyon (Dec. 23). Hawai‘i will then return home to open Big West Conference play with match-ups against reigning conference champion Cal Poly (Jan. 8) and Cal State Northridge (Jan. 12).

Key Matchup: Cal Poly The game against the Mus-

tangs (5-4) marks Hawai‘i’s fi rst game of 2014, as well as its confer-ence opener. The ‘Bows (6-4) will be looking to start the year off right. The game also holds value in its po-tential impact down the stretch. Cal Poly and Hawai‘i were picked to fi n-ish fi rst and second in the Big West in preseason polls. Also intriguing is the potential matchup of low-post stars between reigning BWC Player of the Year Molly Schlemer of Cal Poly and Hawai‘i’s Kamilah Jackson, a fi rst-team selection.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Unlike the women, the Rain-bow Warrior basketball team will be playing most of its winter break games in the confi nes of Stan Sher-iff Center. The ‘Bows will be host-ing the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic, which runs Dec. 22-25. Hawai‘i’s schedule is still to be determined, outside of its open-ing round matchup with Boise

State. The tournament is played with a winners and losers bracket, so Hawai‘i’s next opponent will be based on the outcome of the fi rst round. Following the tournament, Hawai‘i will host Norfolk State (Dec. 30) in its fi nal game of 2013. The ‘Bows will then face Omaha (Jan. 3) before heading out on the road to begin Big West Conference play against Cal Poly (Jan. 9) and Cal State Northridge (Jan. 11).

Key Matchup: Boise StateBesides the fact that Hawai‘i must defeat the Broncos to advance in the winners bracket of the Dia-mond Head Classic, the overall quality of this game promises to be high. The Broncos boast an 8-2 re-cord, with their only losses coming to No. 11 Kentucky and undefeated St. Maryʻs. Additionally, Boise State comes in averaging 86.4 points per game, 12th best in the country. Hawai‘i (7-2) has also gotten off to a

strong start, averaging 86.4 just as many points per contest.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL The Rainbow Warrior volleyball team will get its season underway in January, with a pair of exhibition matches against Thompson Riv-ers, a team from British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 2 and 4. Following those matches, the ‘Bows will host the Outrigger Hotel Invitational, which boasts a strong fi eld this year. The 13th ranked Rainbow Warriors will open against No. 12 Ohio State on Jan. 9. Hawai‘i will then take on ninth ranked Penn State (Jan. 10) and second ranked UCLA (Jan. 11).

Key Matchup: UCLAWhile a matchup with the second best team in the country may seem daunting, it’s worth remembering that Hawai‘i won the season series against the Bruins last year, with each of Hawai‘i’s two wins coming

in fi ve-set matches with Hawai‘i rallying back to win. Additionally, the ‘Bows and Bruins have a long-standing rivalry dating back to the early ’90s when the two teams routinely battled each other in the NCAA tournament.

ALSO PLAYING: The men and women’s tennis teams will be in action during win-ter break. The Rainbow Warriors will be participating in the USTA Wild Card Challenger, which will be held at Central Oahu Regional Park. The event will last from Jan. 10-12. The Rainbow Wahine will resume play right before school begins when they host Baylor on Jan. 11. Also, the men and women’s swimming and diving teams will have matches during the vacation. Both teams will face Wisconsin on Jan. 4 before hosting the Hawai‘i Diving Invi-tational from Jan. 8-9. The two teams will then face Minnesota on Jan. 11.

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At seven feet tall and 240 pounds, Davis Rozitis surprises his peers when they fi nd out he’s often the smartest person in the room. But Rozitis, a center on the Rainbow Warrior basketball team, proved his intellect when he was named one of nine selections to last year’s Big West Academic All-Conference team. “Girls especially stereotype me for being the dumb athlete,” Rozitis said. “But my ‘stat sheet’ speaks for itself: I speak fi ve languages, gradu-ated in four years with a B.A., grad school now. It’s just a process. You have to prove to people you’re not one of those people.” Rozitis redshirted after transferring from USC to Hawai‘i in 2010. In his fi rst year of eligi-bility, the Cesis, Latvia, native earned All-Western Athletic Conference academic honors on his way to a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in peace and confl ict studies.

But that doesn’t stop peo-ple from assuming his brain-power is limited to putting an orange ball in a hoop.

“There’s no smoke without fi re. In some ways, it is true,” Roz-itis said. “It’s not that they’re dumb jocks. It’s that athletes are some-times lazy, and they don’t take care of their academics. For the most part, it’s true. But you can’t just ste-reotype all of the athletes.” Now going for his master’s in advanced confl ict negotiation, Rozitis maintains that more ath-letes should be as successful in the classroom as he is. “It’s easy: Just follow the syllabus cause that’s gonna get you everywhere,” Rozitis said. “Just do your assignments on time and go to every class.” Rozitis, who plans on eventu-ally going into international rela-tions, credits the same drive that pushes him in basketball for his academic success. “I just like to compete with myself,” Rozitis said. “Same in the weight room: I don’t look at what other guys on the team (are lift-ing). I’m just trying to beat myself – whatever I did the previous time.” Despite goals that include working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and maybe even becoming an am-bassador, Rozitis wants to

keep playing basketball for as long as possible. Professional leagues could be approaching him soon if he contin-ues his current level of play. Rozitis has been an offensive force, making 17 of his 23 shots this season for a team-best fi eld goal percentage of 73.9 percent. Though he hasn’t taken enough attempts to qualify,

that mark would be the highest in the country. On the other end of the court, Rozitis, who was named the team’s Best Defensive Player at last season’s awards banquet, has served as the leader in the Rain-bow Warriors’ point-zone and full court press defenses due to his towering frame and mobility.

“That’s his role. He’s our sparkplug,” head coach Gib Ar-nold said. “He gets us going de-fensively, especially, and he does great things. … He’s a big part of what we do, and I feel really comfortable having him in there. We had him in there at the end of games, and he made some defen-sive plays. I was proud of him.”

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Center Davis Rozitis leads the Rainbow Warriors with 14 blocks this season.

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