Ka Leo O KCC Back To School Issue Fall 2013 Issue 1

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A student publication of the University of Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Community College Fall 2013 | Issue 1

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NEWSEditor’s note

Students can now pick up their free Kaua‘i Community College Student ID/Kaulana Bus Pass cards at Office 203 of the Student Life Center (by the Student Lounge).

The bus pass will allow students to ride the bus for free to any bus stop on any day of the week (except dur-ing summer break).

The somewhat con-troversial "K Pass" program utilizes a mandatory $20 student fee included in tuition costs in order to make KCC's student IDs function as bus passes on The Kaua‘i Bus.

This is the first semes-ter that the K Pass has

been available to stu-dents: it is a two-year pilot program that will end after spring 2015.

Students can stop by the Student Life Center to pick up their free student IDs. Office 203 is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Students must bring either a driv-er's license, a state ID, or a high school ID with a copy of their current KCC tuition statement.

For more information, contact John Constantino at [email protected] or call (808) 651-4151.

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Editor: Shaina Nacion Page Designer: Norman AcupanStudent/Faculty Contributors:

Alden Alayvilla Bransen Agu

The Board of Publications, a student organization chartered by Kaua‘i Community College,

publishes Ka Leo O KCC. Email: [email protected]

Ka Leo O KCC's editor since spring of 2012 is leaving. Alden Alayvilla is transferring to the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa to pursue a degree in journalism. Working as the Kaua‘i Community College campus newspaper editor, he led the paper (and its staff) through plenty of harrowing times. He accomplished this while also working for “The Garden Island” writing food and drink features and completing his liberal arts degree. His absence will be a serious loss. Though while we will miss his wit, cynicism, and straightfor-ward attitude in the newsroom, we will not have to lose his writing; Alden will be authoring a column for Ka Leo O KCC illuminat-ing the University and its own newspaper: Ka Leo O Hawaii.

To Alden: Thank you for having done so much to make this news-paper a family for all of us. We've all gained friendships and experi-ences that will not be forgotten (no matter how hard we might try). Be careful out there in the big world! And if you ever need to get out of the city and the chaos, you know where to come home to.

Shoots Alden.

KCC students ride The Kaua‘i Bus for free with start of two-year pilot program

Staff / Ka Leo O KCC

Shaina Nacion / Ka Leo O KCC

Welcome to Ka Leo O KCC, the campus newspaper of Kaua‘i Community College!We're looking forward to a new semester here at KCC, hopefully one with some exciting changes to the paper.Over the summer break, Ka Leo staff members volunteered their time to create a "back-to-school" issue published at the beginning of the semester — a first in the history of Ka Leo O KCC. This issue will include information for both new and returning students, with a message from ASUH-KCC President Dasha D'Acosta, back-to-school deals at the KCC Bookstore, some summer movie reviews, and more!Because Ka Leo is a student-run publication, we welcome all students to submit content for both our print and online publications. (Also, take a look at page 3 for information on staff positions we currently have available.)If you see anything amiss — typos, misspellings, or factual errors — please let us know so we can correct it; it makes our jobs a lot easier!Aside from that, we hope you enjoy this special issue, and even take some steps to make it yours as well.Mahalo for reading! Shaina Nacion Editor, Ka Leo O KCCA special thanks to all those whose sweat, snot, and tears helped make this issue possible. Aloha ‘oe, Chief Alden

New student ID/K Pass issued



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NEWS

Aloha Students!For those of you who will be attending Kaua‘i Community College for the first time this semester, congratulations and I am very pleased to have the privilege of being your Kaua‘i Community College Student Body President. For those returning, welcome back! I hope your summer was fun and rejuvenating. I am looking forward to a wonderful, fun-filled, and very productive semester.ASUH-KCC Student Government exists for the students of KCC. We can make anything happen as long as we work together!I wish you all the best of luck during the 2013-2014 school year. Remember that everything you do is a learning experience. As my father tells me EVERYDAY, "Learn all you can!" If you ever have any questions or concerns, do not hesi-tate to give Student Government a shout!Dasha D'AcostaPresident, Student Government Associated Students of the University of Hawaii-Kaua‘i Community College [email protected]

A message from ASUH Pres.

Dasha D’Acosta

KA LEO O KCC IS HIRING!Whether your passion is writing, photography, marketing, or web/graphic design,

Ka Leo O KCC can offer you a chance to experience working for an on-campus publication.

Job descriptions are as follows:

Reporter Photojournalist Web Specialist Ad SalesTake photos of events that have been assigned by the editor and work with editor on new photo assignments. Keep accurate caption information. Capable of writing feature stories to accompany photos when assigned.

Should be tech savvy and able to answer questions related to computers and programs that editors have no knowledge of. Also responsible for consistently checking the website to make sure content is uploaded correctly.

Promote and sell ads in campus publications. Preferably a business/marketing major or minor, but not required.

To apply, send letter of interest to [email protected].

For more information, contact [email protected] or call/text Shaina Nacion at 346-2485.

Write stories that have been assigned, work with editor on developing new stories. Submit pictures and write captions when appropriate.



CAMPUS LIFE

It’s that time of year again: the start of a new semester. Yay. Before you and your fellow classmates start stressing out over textbooks and class supplies, keep in mind that the bookstore here at Kaua‘i Community College has got your back, yo. The bookstore’s staff of student workers are glad to assist you.

At the KCC Bookstore, there is a wide selection of textbooks, apparel, class supplies, snacks and other essentials to choose from — all are tax free. And if you’re looking for deals, during the first two weeks of the semester, all backpacks and apparel will be on sale.

Buying textbooks can be pricy; rentals are a viable alternative. Rentals are discounted up to 75 percent off the normal price of textbooks. There are two ways to rent textbooks: students can visit the KCC bookstore or rent online at https://kauai.bookrenterstore.com/courses.

Mock says the benefit to rentals is that you are “getting the buyback cash up front, instead of waiting until the end of the semester and risking not being able to sell your books back.” With rentals, students save bundles of cash.

When it comes to buying books, the earlier the better. Bookstore Manager Noel Mock says the ideal time to buy books is two weeks before the semester. He also points out the importance of holding on to receipts:

“The one thing you have to remember is: you have to hold on to your receipts. If you end up changing classes or the classes you were taking have been cancelled, then you have up to two weeks after [the start of ] the semester — Aug. 26 to Sept. 6 — to get a full refund as long as you kept your book(s) in good condition.

“Another thing that’s important is that if there’s writing inside of textbooks and [students] have their receipt, [they can] bring it back to us. Don’t wait until buyback. If it’s close to the semester and they still have their receipt, students can swap for books.”

KCC Bookstore:Story: Alden Alayvilla / Ka Leo O KCC

Backpacks, buy-backs, & snacks

Textbooks

Rentals

KCC Bookstore staff (left to right) Office Assistant Sheane Talbo-Mandrigues, Manager Noel Mock, and Student Assistant Katrina Martinez.

Photos: Shaina Nacion / Ka Leo O KCC

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When it comes to UH apparel, the bookstore has t-shirts, shorts, hoodies, and more. “We bring in stuff from UH Manoa,” Mock says. “We have a lot of Under Armour, since it’s the sponsor for UH football, and we’re trying to keep JanSport. We have a petition to keep JanSport because we like it and our customers like it.”

T-shirts are $12 to $20, jerseys are on sale for $42.50 (normally priced at $70), polo shirts are $40 and $60, sweatpants are $35, and shorts are $20 to $40.

The KCC Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 245-8273 and visit http://www.bookstore.hawaii.edu/kauai/home.aspx for more information. For deals and other specials, be sure to follow the KCC Bookstore on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KauaiBookstore.

Apparel

“The majority of the supplies are going to have

some back-to-school pricing. All backpacks and apparel

will be 20 percent off.” — Noel Mock

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Howzit KCC!Whatʼs your perfect spring break?

ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWSKa Leo survives WWZ' Bransen is

stoked about:

Upon reading Max Brooks' “World War Z” a few months before the movie hit theaters, I was super excited to see some of the already very lucid scenes transformed into live (there's an "undead" joke in there somewhere) action. I couldn't wait to see swarms of the undead walking out of the sea, the flashbacks of

Sharon in her soundproofed room, the divers' horror while clearing the sea floor. I was especially interested in seeing how or if they would handle the topic of cannibal-ism in the movie.

But none of this actually made an appearance in the movie. (Apparently the last third of the original script, which sounded a lot more like the book, was trashed.)

I was disappointed to not see the book come to life, but it was still a great movie. The acting was very good, the movie was fast-paced and gripping, and the movie added something different to the "zombie genre": running, screaming zombies.

So despite the fact that the movie really only had one plot point in common with the book, I still think this movie was worth it. And with rumors of an upcom-ing sequel, I'm anxious to see where this story goes.

From an average movie-goer’s perspective — one who hasn’t read the book — “World War Z” was exciting all throughout. The pacing, I thought, was really well done. During these parts of the movie, you’re always wondering what is going to happen next. I found myself saying “Please don’t let this

person die!” and just get-ting into the movie.

The action scenes, com-puter-generated images, and the acting were very well done, making the movie all the more realistic. Everything made sense in a way so you’re not really second guessing why a certain character did this or why something happened the way it did.

The way I reacted to this movie is sort of like how I reacted with AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” so fans of that show would really enjoy this movie. Even though I haven’t read the book, I didn’t feel lost in the story, or felt like there was anything missing or left out. Nothing really detracted from the experi-ence. I would tell anyone to watch this movie, “World War Z” is just good fun to watch.

Yes, another X-Men movie. The nostalgia is just building up in me. “The Wolverine” stars Hugh Jackman as Logan, better known as the X-Man Wolverine. Fans of the previous films know that he is just an awesome superhero and someone you wouldn’t want to be on the bad side of. Loving this character as much as I do, I do have high expectations for this film.

“The Wolverine,” based on the 1982 limited comic series, follows Logan and his time in Japan. Not a direct sequel to 2009’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and 2011 “X-Men: First Class,” this film instead follows the events of 2006’s “X-Men: The Last

Stand.” It was a little confusing at first, but you’ll quickly pick it up.

What I enjoyed about the film was the plotline of how Wolverine is cop-ing with the aftermath of “The Last Stand,” particularly the state of Jean Grey (Famke Janssen). It was a new and fresh take on such an action-ori-ented character. I also really enjoyed the use and how they incorporated the new cast which made the story all the more interesting for me, my favor-ite being Yukio (Rila Fukushima), a skilled mutant assassin. What I also liked is that the filmmakers made this

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Bransen Agu /Ka Leo O KCC

Bransen Agu / Ka Leo O KCC

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Another film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 supernatural horror book, this has the potential to be a spectacular horror film.

A boy has to become the next hero to defend Earth against an extraterrestrial threat. I’ve been waiting for this movie to come to life after reading the book back in 2008.

After “The Avengers,” Thor reunites with fellow Asgardians to fight back an evil that’s older than the universe itself. I have extremely high hopes for this film.

The film follows Katniss after winning the 74th Hunger Games and into the events of the next games.

Bilbo and Thorin are on their quest to reclaim the kingdom of Erebor from Smuag the dragon.

“Carrie,” 10/18

“ender’s Game,” 11/1

“Thor: The dark World,” 11/8

“The hunGer Games: CaTChinG Fire,” 11/22

“The hobbiT: The desolaTion oF smauG,“ 12/13

‘The Wolverine’ starts sharp, gets dull

“I was disappointed to not see the book come to life...”

“Even though I haven't read the book,I didn't feel lost in the story...”

thewolverinemovie.com

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CALENDAR

AUGUST 28, E Komo Mai Welcome Reception – 12:15 p.m., Learning Resource CenterSEPTEMBER 18, Club Day – 11 a.m., CafeteriaSEPTEMBER, Movie Night Under the Stars – TBASEPTEMBER, Club Social – TBAOCTOBER 9, Afternoon Recess – Noon, Learning Resource Center

OCTOBER 9, Snack Night – 5 p.m., Learning Resource CenterOCTOBER 31, Halloween Bash – 12 p.m., Campus CenterNOVEMBER, College and Career Fair – TBA NOVEMBER 9, Veterans Day Celebration – 9 a.m., Kapa‘a Ball ParkNOVEMBER 27 to DECEMBER 4, Christmas Around the World – TBA

Student Life Semester Events

movie so fans new to the X-Men film fran-chise wouldn’t be lost.

One thing I really wasn’t fond of was how long some action scenes were. Don’t get me wrong, these action scenes were pretty good and interesting, especially the swordsmanship, but most of these scenes, after being so cool at first, would just repeat themselves over and over and I soon found myself bored.

So overall this was an okay film. I think

what hurt it the most was the unoriginality of it. During the beginning of the movie, I was really entertained since everything was fresh with the new cast accompanying heroes and villains; but in the middle it was like past films along the lines of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” But if you liked “Origins,” then you would enjoy yourself.

I would still recommend seeing “The Wolverine” to any person. It’s a fun action movie and superhero films are in nowa-days. Also as a heads-up: stay seated for closing credits. Best ending-credit scene since the one in “Iron Man.”

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Twenthieh Century Fox Film Corporation / Photo: James FisherLogan (Hugh Jackman) and Mariko (Tao Okamoto) seriously going through a pachinko parlor.

Begin fee charges for late registration

Aug. 26

Last day to add semester courses

Aug. 30

Last day for 100% tuition refund for semester length course

Aug. 30

Labor Day (Holiday) Sept. 2Last day for 50% refund for semester length course

Sept. 16

Last day of erase period

September 16

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OPINION

People in Bulgaria say, “My heart dropped down to the heels of my feet”. I can’t recall an incident, but it seems like when under a strong, stressful situation people really feel their heart beat down in their heels. It’s like the heart comes to your rescue. Then it starts pumping really hard exactly in that area, with the idea to equip you with stamina and courage to stay strong on your feet, or it supplies you with the blood and power necessary for you to “spit on your heels” (another Bulgarian expression meaning: running so fast, that you burn your heels off and you need to spit on them to cool them off).

When I saw the picture from above, my first thought was that in those feet there is a lot of “heart.” Somehow they are full of life and emotion, and an emo-tion is something that pushes you from inside. Maybe the heart goes to your heels not only from fear, but also when you are inspired to follow your path, engaging all your abilities and senses — barefoot and naked — just like you are. In that case, the black dirt on the feet is more like the ink which captures the logistics of your life’s management … thus, if you are ever inspired to do any-thing, do not suffocate it in your stinky shoes.

To have your heart drop down to the

heels of your feet!?

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Found in Translation!Vesselina Jeliazkova /

Contributing Writer

Original article by Borislava Krendeva: http://woman.hotnews.bg/n/da-ti-padne-surtseto-v-petite.25725.html. Translated from Bulgarian to English by Jeliazkova.

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