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WCC artists draw mayor’s

attention

Students immerse in

Indian culture

‘Super 8’ is far from super great

Genetic engineering – safe or not? WCC is not only a

school for hundreds of students and fac-

ulty, it is also the home for flocks of feral chickens.

According to safety and security manager, Rick Mur-ray, “The feral chicken prob-lem has become a health and safety issue here at Windward Community College as they are often intruding into our buildings.”

Some students are afraid of them, while others are afraid of running them over with their car. “They’re cute, but I’m scared of them,” says student Juliet Tan from Singapore.

Based on research done by the Center for Disease Control, birds including chickens can spread diseases such as salmo-nella through their droppings. Symptoms of salmonella are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is simi-lar to a severe case of stomach flu and is highly contagious. Washing hands is highly rec-ommended after contact with chickens.

Other than being a health issue, the chickens have creat-ed a safety issue. Contributing to this is people feeding them. The result is a Pavlov effect; the

Wild chickens: Friends or fowl?

WCC’s chickens have once again ruffled some feathers around campus.

b y A r r i o n K o n gKa ‘Ohana Staff Reporter

Since September, protesters have clogged Manhattan’s

Zuccotti Park with sleeping bags and signs with slogans criticizing special-interest groups and their influence over government officials.

The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) collective has been lambasting America’s wealthi-est, along with corporations who received tax breaks and billion-dollar bailouts, during a time when lower and middle class Americans struggle to make ends meet.

“It’s a ‘60s-style protest with a 21st century spin,” said WCC economics profes-sor Paul Briggs. “Instead of occupying buildings or class-rooms, the protesters occupy the physical manifestation of the crisis, which is Wall Street.”

OWS protesters use sur-

rounding facilities for daily survival. Some are supportive, others are not.

A chef runs a kitchen us-ing donated ingredients to help feed protesters. Other amenities include a lending library, first-aid tent, cell-phone charging station, and a cigarette salesman.

On the other hand, a res-taurant owner near Zucotti Park, who preferred not to be identified, said, “My business is being invaded by protesters who are using our restrooms and occupying tables. They are not there to support my res-taurant and they are prevent-ing ‘paying’ customers access.”

Some protesters are col-lege graduates facing moun-tains of student-loan debt and a slow job market. Others are angry because they lost their life savings while facing finan-cial hardships such as high medical bills and underwater mortgages (owing more than

Occupy Wall Street protesters focus on location

chickens expect everyone passing by to feed them.

Recently, some chick-ens have followed people into the classrooms seeking food. This has caused a dis-ruption in the educational environment.

Student Katherine Palmer said, “They followed me to my car. I didn’t know until I tried to close my door.”

On the other hand, some people like seeing the chickens roam the campus. The chickens have been on the cam-pus for many years. The number of feral chickens has increased since the last hurricane hit the island when do-mesticated chickens were swept out of their cages.

“I don’t see the harm in having chickens as part of the natural balance of birds and animals around the campus,” said psychology instructor Margaret Coberly. “Also the patients in the facilities above the campus feed them regu-larly (an engaging therapy!).”

Feral cats living under the buildings help limiting the chicken population. To reduce it even more, the Operations & Maintenance staff will be laying out traps.

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house value). The immediate impact of

OWS includes more than $3 million spent on overtime pay for NYPD officers and for the operation of a 311 hotline for OWS complaints.

Commentators have said that OWS is the counterbal-ance to the Tea Party, which helped Republicans win the House majority in 2010. How-ever, political science profes-sor Roy Fujimoto explains that OWS is only several weeks old whereas the Tea Party has had goals in mind for years… but there is a common thread.

“What unites the Tea Par-ty and Occupy Wall Street is the people (in them) are tired, sick, and angry at the current system,” said Fujimoto. “They simply believe the system has been subverted by X, Y, or Z.”

That is where the similari-ties end. While the Tea Party has made its aims known—eliminate government spend-

ing and lower taxes—for some time, the Occupy Wall Street movement has struggled to voice a uniting theme. Pundits have compared Zuccotti Park to Egypt’s Tahrir Square in early 2011, or San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury in the late 1960s, but those parallels gloss over key points.

“While it may take an-other few weeks for a clear result of Occupy Wall Street to emerge, one thing to ponder is why protesters gathered in the first place,” said Fujimoto.

What may concern Fuji-moto most is not the lack of jobs or credit, but something much more fundamental.

“The mora l compass Americans had was the one thing that pulled people up during financial downturns… Now there’s a lack of caring and compassion, but the big-gest deficit is that of leader-ship—from the top all the way down.”

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Breast cancer is the second most diagnosed type of

cancer in Hawai‘i, according to Hawai’i Health Data Ware-house.

Native Hawaiian women have the highest incidence of breast cancer according to the Native Hawaiian Cancer Network.

Doctors urge women 40 and up to have annual breast exams and mammograms be-cause early detection of breast cancer is the key to successful treatment.

A mammogram is an x-ray exam of the breasts that allows the doctor to see changes in the breast tissue that can’t be felt during a breast exam.

“It is recommended that women, age 40 and over, have a mammogram and clinical breast exam yearly,” said Terese Bush-Tautoa breast and cervical cancer program coordinator at Queen’s Medical Center. “Age 20s and 30s are recommended to have a clinical breast exam

about every three years.” Diagnosing breast cancer

in women under 40 is more dif-ficult because the breast tissue in younger women is denser than tissue in older women.

However, the American Cancer Society states that the best way to screen for breast cancer is to perform monthly breast self-examinations.

“It is important to know your body,” said Priscilla Rayray, special procedures technologist/mammographer at Kuakini Medical Center. “The best way to examine your-self is in the shower; raise your arm up and move your fingers back and forth while pressing your chest. Do it everyday because you never know when you’re going to feel it.”

Most young women don’t think about breast cancer; how-ever, early detection could save their lives.

Even children are at risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer. The youngest girl in the United States was only ten years old.

Rayray said that her young-

est patient was 18 years old, and her oldest patient was 96 years old. Both patients beat the can-cer because of early detection.

Men are at risk too. In 2010, about 1,970 men were diag-nosed with breast cancer and 390 died from the disease.

People with a family his-tory of breast cancer should get an MRI and mammogram every year.

“Since my grandmother (maternal) and my mother got breast cancer, I am definitely for early mammogram testing,” said 21-year-old WCC student Ka’u Kalama. “I feel like in this day and age your chances of survival is really good as long as you detect it in its early stages.”

Rayray added, “Hormone pills and birth control increase the risks of getting breast can-cer. You never know when you could get breast cancer.”

Hospitals offer more so-phisticated cancer treatments these days, but regular exams and mammograms, along with a healthy lifestyle, are the key to preventing breast cancer.

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Ka ‘Ohana Writer

S.I.N.G.” when you find yourself in a threatening situation. That’s what Sandra Bullock does in the movie “Miss Congeniality,” where she (an FBI

agent) explains how to prevent an attack: Hit the Solar plexus, Instep, Nose, and Groin. This strategy is useful when preventing a kidnapping or avoiding becoming the next victim of domestic violence.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser recently published several articles on domestic violence, and October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence is not always physical; it could be psychological, sexual, emotional, economic, or neglectful behavior used by an abuser to gain dominance and control.

It may be difficult to see the signs of abuse. People outside an abusive relationship are usually the first to notice the signs.

Winston Kong, WCC counselor said, “The victim often sustains various ‘accidental’ or self-inflicted injuries, is very cautious and tentative when talking about their rela-tionship, has a poor record of attendance at school or work, and exhibits a sense of hopelessness and helplessness.”

Abuse doesn’t only occur in romantic relationships. It can also occur between parent and child, teacher and student, or co-workers.

Abusers take advantage of people with low self-esteem. They often isolate their victims socially leaving them feeling alone and dependent. Many victims blame themselves; therefore, they excuse the abuse.

Because anyone can become a victim, people need to be aware of their environment.

First, people who find themselves in a threatening situation should bring attention to themselves by scream-ing. This will scare off the attacker and give the victim time to run.

Second, a victim grabbed from the front should pull on the attacker and kick. This technique will surprise the attacker, and the victim can escape.

Finally, legs are longer and stronger than arms: use them. This increases the distance between the victim and the attacker.

It is easy to be overcome by an attacker because he or she is stronger, but strength isn’t everything. The elbow is a strong point to use on the body’s weak spots: groin, eyes, thumb, nose, knees, kidney, intestine, and neck, ac-cording to Nikki Kepoo, sensei at Smith Tae Kwon Do & Kickboxing.

“I took tae kwon do to learn, but I ended up gaining confidence,” says student Tehlor Takahata.

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Don’t become a victim

Organizations for CounselingDomestic Violence Action Center (808) 531-3771

Domestic Violence Hotline Windward Oahu (808) 528-0606

Local Dojos Universal Kempo Karate, Kailua District Park (808) 664-5721

Benjamin Parker Elementary, Kane‘ohe(808) 398-8211 Gracie Jiujitsu, Kailua(808) 261-4290

Smith Tae Kwon Do & Kickboxing, Kane‘ohe(808) 247-3114

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Bright orange papayas and perfect ears of corn are on display in the fresh produce

aisles of typical supermarkets. Compare these big scale farmed pro-

duce to the organic fruits and veggies grow in peoples’ backyards, and the difference in appearance is clear: organic produce is not perfect and uniform because it has not been altered with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

With a growing world population, scientists have used the technology of genetic engineer-ing to produce disease resistant crops with increased yield since the early 90s.

Products such as popcorn, corn oil, canola oil, and high fructose corn syrup all contain GMOs; the organisms are a part of the foods people eat on a daily basis.

This is where most of the con-troversy occurs. The question is if GMOs are safe for humans to con-sume because scientists still do not have definitive answers.

“I’m concerned about genetically modified crops that haven’t been tested for their safety, that’s the question mark,” said Dr. Hector Valenzuela, from the Department of Tropical Plants and Soil Sciences at UH Mānoa.

b y K a t h e r i n e P a l m e rKa ‘Ohana Staff Reporter

“If introduced to the food chain, is it going to have health effects on humans? If we intro-duce it into the environment, will it have any environmental impact?”

The FDA does not require labeling for foods that are genetically modified. However, they have urged for long-term studies to be done.

Scientists warn that genetically engineered foods can cause long-term harm and side ef-fects such as allergies and new diseases.

Seventy five percent of processed foods contain GMOs including corn, soy, canola, and cotton which are prevalent in many popular

food brands: Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Libby’s, and Nabisco.

According to Natural News.com, researchers at the University of Sherbrooke, in Canada, found the pesticide

Bt toxin in human maternal and fetal blood samples. Farm-

ers used Bt on corn crops in order to kill the insects that eat it.

Scientists said the toxin was safe for human consump-tion because it would be cleared out by the digestive

process.Another study showed that

hamsters that consumed GMO- infused soy lost the ability to have

babies after the third generation. One may wonder if there is a relationship

between genetically modified soy and increase of soy allergies in humans.

The use of GMOs seems like the per-fect answer to an over-crowded and starv-

ing planet. Yet, with so many unknown factors, are scientists creating a monster that will take over the fields of farmers trying to

keep our food supply untainted? Until scientists have all the answers, people

need to understand the technology, so they can make their own decisions whether or not to consume genetically engineered foods.

Genetic modification raises concerns

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Growing up during the `50s in China inspired by the “Iron Girls” – an

ideology that “women can do whatever men can do,” Dr. Cai Xia Lu, who now calls herself Christine Lu, believes strongly that policies must be created to represent women equally in society.

Lu is one of many new lec-turers at WCC, and with a Ph.D. in political science and feminist theories, she teaches WS 151 Intro to Women’s Studies.

The daughter of a mili-tary father and factory worker mother, Lu grew up in China admiring the Iron Girls. The ideology was founded in 1949 during Mao Tsetung’s leader-ship of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Iron Girls were the complete opposite from the well-known image of Chinese women with bound feet and delicate mannerisms.

For several decades one of Mao’s goals was to nullify gen-der differences and promote gender equality, so women could join the work force.

As a result, Lu grew up in an environment of strong-willed and able-bodied women who influenced her ideas about the future of women.

“I really have a sweet mem-ory about my childhood,” said Lu. “Seeing those posters about young girls, healthy looking, wearing men’s clothing, and no makeup, but looking so healthy and smiling with such a great confidence…those are my role-models.”

Lu may defy the stereo-typical feminist image, but in college she was admired for her feminine qualities.

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Passion for women’s rights

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Aquarium inhabitants change

b y J e s s i c a C r a w f o r dKa ‘Ohana Staff Reporter

Consider spending three weeks in summer in India with WCCs unique ISSJS (International Summer School for Jain

Studies) student exchange program. The program strives to edu-cate people about Jainism, one of the oldest religious traditions, not only in India, but perhaps the world. There are an estimated 10-12 million followers of Jainism, which is based on principles of non-possession, non-violence, truthfulness, self-control, and a strong drive to fulfill spiritual goals.

In order to participate in the program, students are required to pass Religion 202-Understanding Indian Religions taught by Sarah Hadmack, as well as a Special Topics in Religion course. They also must obtain passports and visas, and learn about health concerns and customs in India. They are also responsible for their own airfare, room and board. However, they are not re-quired to practice the Jain lifestyle to participate in the program.

Once in India, students attend three classes a day. The classes include the history, philosophy, and principles of Jain-ism. After classes, students are free to immerse themselves in Indian culture, visiting temples, museums, and palaces.

Former participant Timothy Llarenas said one of his favorite things about the trip was the opportunity to learn something new everyday. As for the hardest thing, “The meditation camp,” he said, “and hours of meditating in difficult poses.”

When he visited last summer, his group began in Delhi, then moved to Aligarh by train, then Varanasi, and Jaipur. They also visited the Taj Mahal and ended their trip back in Delhi with three days in meditation camp.

Besides teaching religion, Hadmack has made numerous trips to India for ISSJS. When asked if she has one memorable experience she said, “There have been too many to recall just one experience. It’s everything, from the people you meet, and the friendships you form, to the culture....”

The 2012 program is set for May 26th-June 16th and will visit Mumbai, Delhi, and Aligarh. Students who would like more information about the program should contact Sarah Hadmack at 236-9140 or visit the ISSJS Website at www.jainstudies.org

Students spend summer abroad in India with ISSJS

You may have wondered why the brown Pualu fish

that patrolled the saltwater aquarium in Hale ‘Imiloa is no longer there.

Rest assured, the friendly fish didn’t meet his demise. On the contrary, he’s become a new feature at the Waikiki Aquarium.

According to WCC profes-sor David Krupp, the Institu-tional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), whose charge is to ensure the proper treatment of research animals with backbones, felt the fish had out grown its home.

The bubbling tank at ‘Im-iloa was the Pualu’s home for the past eight years. Krupp

caught the fish mere miles from the campus at Kāne‘ohe Bay. “It was the size of a silver dollar,” Krupp said, holding his thumb and index finger, approximating the measure-ment.

“People liked the Pualu because it interacted with them. Lot’s of kids liked to look at the tank when schools visited,” said Krupp about the fish, which would rub against the glass when a hand was put on the tank.

Although the main attrac-tion is no longer there, the tank is still an important part of the Marine Option Program (MOP) providing students such as Jeff Funke, who is developing a new filtration system, the opportunity for hands-on work.

MOP student coordinator Frank Winter, helps with the projects maintenance. He’s been observing the remain-ing native aquatic life, yellow head morays and Christmas wrasses. “The eels have been trying to figure out who will be the dominant one in the tank,” said Winter.

“People in the MOP learn how to set up and maintain tanks. And they get to un-derstand the biology and chemistry of tanks,” explained Krupp, who hopes more stu-dents will have their interests piqued by the project.

The MOP offers a cer-tificate (similar to a minor) to eligible undergrads in the UH system. For more information email: mop@hawaii.edu or call (808) 956 8433.

“As women we must be twice as strong as men.

But we must also pursue our dreams

and desires.” —Christine Lu

She recalls being on cam-pus singing softly while doing laundry and sharing her talents as a cook. She also has a diplo-ma from Gros Bonnet Culinary Academy in Honolulu.

Lu is a passionate instruc-tore who listens to her students, and she would like to see the WS curriculum become more in-depth.

“I’m glad I decided to stay in WS 151,” said Radine Ka-

Jains believe that to attain enlightenment, one must practice ethical principles in thought, speech and action.

The principles are referred to as the five Major Vows:

Non-violence (Ahimsa) Truthfulness (Satya) Non-stealing (Asteya) Celibacy (Brahmacharya) Non-possession/Non-materialism (Aparigraha)

makea-Ohelo. “Kumu Lu is a wealth of information based on her life long experiences. She’s enthusiastic and interested in promoting and advocating gender equality for women and children. More so, to empower women in knowing and living their potential. I’m blessed.”

Dr. Lu added, “As women we must be twice as strong as men. But we must also pursue our dreams and desires.”

People’s Republic of China “Iron Girl” poster, circa 1940-50.

Happy Thanksgiving

Crab Wontons

1 quart oil for deep frying1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened2 (6 oz.) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked1/2 tsp. garlic powder1/4 tsp. paprika2 Tblsp. water chestnuts, drained and chopped1 (14 oz.) package wonton wrappers

In a large, heavy sauce pan heat oil to 375 de-grees. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, crab-meat, garlic powder, paprika and water chestnuts. Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture in the center of wonton wrappers. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture and pinch to seal. In small batches, fry the wontons 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Asparagus with bacon1 package good bacon1 bundle of asparagus local-kineSome saltLittle bit pepper

Cut the bacon while it’s still together. Make sure they are about half inch sizes. Cook bacon until almost crisp, do not overcook.Don’t drain grease from bacon. Add the washed and cut asparagus to the bacon. Add salt and pepper as needed.Serve it hot!

Macadamia Pumpkin Crunch 1 large can (29 oz.) pumpkin 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup butter (melted) 1 box yellow cake mix (with pudding in the mix) 1 cup MAUNA LOA macadamia baking pieces Frosting: 1 package (8 oz.) softened cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup Cool Whip Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9” x 13” pan with waxed paper. Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs and cinnamon. Mix the yellow pudding cake mix according to the box directions. Pour batter over the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle macadamia nuts over the cake mixture. Spoon melted butter over the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. When cake is cooled, turn cake over on to a cake tray. Macadamia nuts will now be on the bottom. Beat together the ingredients for the frosting and spread over the cake.

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.388-9696

Kapiolani7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Kapiolani Community College, Parking Lot C 4303 Diamond Head Road808-848-2074

SUNDAY

Haleiwa9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Jospeh P. Leong Bypass & Kamehameha Hwy.388-9696

Mililani8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Mililani High School, gym parking lot 95-1200 Meheula Pkwy.

Ka ‘Ohana would like to thank the WCC family for its support throughout the year.

Here’s a selection of some favorite local recipes and a few of the farmers’ markets found around the island. Have a safe and happy holiday!

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Farmers’ Markets

SATURDAY

Honolulu9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Ala Moana Center, near Sears388-9696

Kapi‘olani7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Kapi‘olani Community College848-2074

SUNDAY

Hale‘iwa9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Jospeh P. Leong bypass & Kamehameha Hwy.388-9696

Mililani8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Mililani High School848-2074

THURSDAY

Kailua5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Long’s Drugs parking lot848-2074

Kāne‘ohe10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.Kāne‘ohe District Park522-7088

WEDNESDAY

Kāne‘ohe2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.Windward Mall, Macyʻs wing235-1143

Honolulu4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall848-2074

• Bring a shopping basket or bag, as well as a cooler. A cart on wheels is a good idea – those papayas get heavy quickly!

• Bring cash in small denominations, especially if you’re shopping early.

• Buy seasonal items when you see them; find out how long the season will last.

• Wear comfortable flat shoes for walking during your market adventure.

• Early shoppers usually wait in lines; there are usually plenty of products for shoppers who come later.

Shopping Tips

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November:

14 a ‘Ohana Available

16 ASUH Free Store 9 - 2 p.m., Hale ‘Ākoakoa 101 – 105 ASUH presents Mid-Month Munchies 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hale Na‘auao w/TRiO SSS 17 ASUH Free Store 9 - 2 p.m., Hale ‘Ākoakoa 101 - 105 Transfer Workshop UH Mānoa School of Social Work 12:40-1:20 p.m., Hale Pālanakila 102

18 ASUH Free Store 9 - 2 p.m., Hale ‘Ākoakoa 101 - 105 “Origins of Life” 7 p.m., Imaginarium

Important dates to remember:

Besides the traditional dishes, what do you serve at your Thanksgiving meal?

24 -25 Thanksgiving Holiday Campus Closed

29 Transfer Workshop UH Mānoa Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources 12:40-1:20 p.m., Hale Pālanakila 102

December:

1 ASUH presents “Holiday Bash” 5 - 8 p.m., Hale ‘Ākoakoa 101 - 105

9 “Origins of Life” 7 p.m., Imaginarium

*** Pegge Hopper Gallery “Realism” November 2 - 26

Gallery ‘Iolani “UaLanipili Cloudburst” October 28 - November 21

On Thanksgiving, be-sides the traditional dishes, my family always serves a Filipino dessert called halo halo. It is made with con-densed and evaporated milk blended with azuki beans, coconut and other fruits.

It is a very refreshing dessert to eat after having ones fill of turkey and stuff-ing.

Most fami l ies would have the traditional pump-kin pie, or other traditional desserts on Thanksgiving, but my family has halo halo.

—Amanda Lum

The meal is compliment-ed by two wines, normally a red and a white.

I won’t be at Mom’s house this year, but she makes amazing sweet potatoes, with bourbon as a main in-gredient.

Mom also makes these scalloped potatoes layered with Gruyere cheese that are mind-bending!

She makes a homemade pecan pie that I like served a la mode with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Some years, besides the bird, my mom makes a roast

beef with Yorkshire pud-ding, a thin delicious bread that rises around the beef. It is similar in design to beef Wellington, but the way she prepares it, is better!

Rats, now I’m really go-ing to miss not being there this year!

—Robert Hagin

Aside from the tradi-tional turkey, we have ham and salmon. We also have Okinawan sweet potatoes, steamed zucchini and egg-plant.

The table is overbur-dened with food in a myriad of colors.

We use this holiday to invite anyone who might be alone, to be a part of our gathering.

—Leah Joseph

I usually serve baked ham, mashed potatoes, as-paragus, rolls and usually some Mexican food such as tamales and rice and empa-nadas.

I also serve a variety of desserts. Because my family is in California, I will keep it very simple.

—Lorraine Aleman

We make a custom stuff-ing. The stuffing has Por-tuguese sausage, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and onions added to it. It is a nice partner to the turkey, mash potatoes and gravy.

—Shaun Forges

Besides the traditional meals, we serve some spe-cial cookies or brownies with a tasty herb, that is sort of a family tradition.

It is also my dog Kai-mana’s unofficial birthday so he gets to join in on all the festivities and usually gets a new quacking toy duck that is his favorite.

—Joshua Rossen

We s t a r t o f f e v e r y Thanksgiving meal with three kernels of dried corn on each person’s plate.

Before we dig in to the huge feast that we’ve pre-pared, we go around the cir-cle of immediate and distant family and each share three things we are thankful for.

Giving thanks to God for all our blessings makes the amazing meal taste even better.

—Akela Newman

In my family, we make this thing called “pink stuff”. It’s sort of like an ambrosia salad. It has strawberry Jell-O, whip cream, cream cheese and pineapples. It’s delicious. You can serve it during the main course, or just for dessert, up to you!

—Kristina Basso

Besides turkey and stuff-ing, my family usually pre-pares a mix of Samoan and Hawaiian foods. We have a variety from “ulu” to kalua pig or even Kin Wah’s fried rice!

For dessert, my girlfriend prepares her secret recipe, which is pretty much not a secret anymore.

O ne layer c hocolate brownie, one layer choco-late pudding and one layer whipped cream with the can-dy “Skor” scattered over the top.

—Nehemiah Spencer

Being a family of native Hawaiians, my family always used to host a big luau for Thanksgiving.

We had turkey but we also had a lot of pork butt, ham, shrimp, fish, tako, palusami,

poi, and on occasion, my per-sonal favorite, po‘e.

—Robert Kupau Miranda

Besides the traditional dishes, for our Thanksgiving meal our family serves ving-adosh, which is a Portuguese dish. We have it every year and without it, Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be the same. It’s pork that gets soaked in some kind of sauce overnight, then broiled. It is really deli-cious and is kind of our family plate.

—Amber Almeida

For Thanksgiving this year, I look forward to my Auntie’s homemade haupia pie.

She loves to cook things from scratch and when it comes time for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving or Christmas, she goes all out with the homemade recipes.

Her haupia pie is so deli-cious; she makes at least three for the Thanksgiving potluck. The haupia pie just melts in your mouth.

When it’s homemade and cooked with love, you know when you eat it that it’s not the “generic kine.”

—Elise Kahikina

For the third year in a row, Hawai‘i tops the list for having the nation’s most

expensive rental housing, with Honolulu ranking third among cities, according to the National Low Income Hous-ing Coalition.

The latest report on afford-able housing could mean bad news for potential renters.

Hawai‘i’s shortage of af-fordable rental units brings a high demand and increased market competition.

According to the U.S. De-partment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in Honolulu County, the fair market rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,702 per month.

The estimated average wage for a renter is $13.95 an hour. In order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apart-ment at this wage, a renter would have to work 91 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

A person working for the minimum hourly wage of

$7.25 would have to work 181 hours per week in order to afford the FMR for a two-bedroom apartment. Considering there are only 168 hours in a week, this would be impossible to do.

Doran Porter, executive di-rector of the Affordable Hous-ing and Homeless Alliance for the state of Hawai‘i, says there is not enough affordable hous-ing available on O’ahu.

A unit is considered af-fordable when it’s no more than 30 percent of the renter’s income.

“The government says you should never spend more than 30 percent of your income on housing, that’s the national standard. Of course in Hawai‘i most of us, myself included, are more up with 50, 60, 70 percent of our salaries going towards rent,” said Porter.

According to Hawai‘i economist Paul Brewbaker the cost of living in Hawai‘i is 40 percent higher than elsewhere in the country, with food and shelter topping the list as the most expensive elements.

For many people, rent-ing their first apartment is a

monumental step that can be both exciting and daunting. These practical tips may help you be better prepared.

1. Obtain a copy of your credit report by contacting the three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and Transition, or visit: annualcreditreport.com

2. Know what you can afford. Make sure your new apartment is within your budget.

3. Know your rights by reviewing Hawai‘i’s Tenant/Landlord laws. You can down-load the Tenant-Landlord Handbook from: http://ha-waii.gov/dcca/ocp/landlord_tenant

4. Carefully review the conditions of your lease BE-FORE signing. If you need help, ask a family member or rental agent who understands legal terms.

5. Purchase renters’ insur-ance to ensure you and your belongings are covered.

For more information email http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/ten-tips-tenants-29446.html or http://www.civilbeat.com/topics/price-of-paradise/

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At this year’s Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF), last

summer’s blockbuster film “Super 8,” shows the audi-ence how today s̒ filmmakers borrow subject matter from past films.

“Super 8,” directed by JJ Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, seems like a combination of past films.

It starts out as a coming-of-age story about middle-school boys that may remind viewers of “Stand By Me” and “The Goonies.” The film then mixes in scenes that could have been borrowed from “E.T.,” “Clo-verfield” and “Close Encoun-ters of the Third Kind.”

The film is set in 1979, in Lillian, Ohio. An employee of the small town’s steel mill has a fatal accident that shakes up the entire community. The victim was the mother of Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney), the movie’s main character.

The audience meets Joe as he sits outside his house during his mother’s wake. Joe’s friends Charles (Riley Griffiths), Cary (Ryan Lee), Preston (Zach Mills) and Mar-tin (Gabriel Basso) sit inside to discuss finishing their zombie movie project.

Several months later, it is summer vacation for the boys. They plan to sneak out at night

with a Super 8 camera to film scenes for their movie. They recruit Alice Dainard (Elle Fanning), the daughter of the town’s troublemaker, as the main actress.

The audience soon learns each teen’s special talent. Joe is the makeup artist, Charles is the director with a keen sense for “production value,” Cary is the pyromaniac explosives ex-pert, and Alice stuns everyone with her natural acting skills.

While they are filming near the train station, a train approaches, and they scram-ble to set up the camera to include the footage. Suddenly, a pickup truck drives onto the tracks and heads straight for the oncoming train.

A derailment ensues. Train cars are flying and ex-plosions send the teens run-ning for safety. Their camera captures the action.

After the derailment, the community notices that some-

If you are looking for a movie that has it all–action, drama, romance, and comedy–see the new adaptation

of “The Three Musketeers,” in 3D, now playing in theatres. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, this version of Alex-

andre Dumas’ classic story includes famous actors such as Orlando Bloom, Mila Jovavich, Christoph Waltz, and Logan Lerman.

The three musketeers (Athos, Aramis, and Porthos) are warriors whose job is to serve and protect the king of France during the 17th century. Young D’Artagnan (Logan Lerman) is hoping to join the three musketeers to stop the Duke of Buckingham and his assassin, Milady, from bringing war to Europe.

The film includes many special effects such as flying ships and slow motion fight scenes that resemble a video game. All the actors portrayed their characters well and their French accents sounded legit. In a way, the movie is similar to “Pirates of the Caribbean,” because of the era it is set in and the many similar action scenes.

However, there were some surprises in the movie. For example, Milla Jovovich (Milady), who most viewers recog-nize from Sci-Fi movies, portrayed a determined assassin this time, and Orlando Bloom (Duke of Buckingham), who movie buffs know as the hero Will Turner in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” was the villain.

Some of the scenes weren’t coherent to the actual story, such as the relationship between the king and queen, and their scenes seemed to drag on for a while. The movie was filmed in Bavaria, Germany, so the scenery was beautiful, as were the costumes.

Most film critics didn’t give the movie very high rat-ings because it was too similar to “Pirates of the Carib-bean,” but I would give the movie a B.

Overall, the movie was entertaining with good action scenes, believable acting, witty sense of humor, and some romance. The PG-13 film is a great family movie that teens and adults will enjoy, especially in 3D.

‘Super 8’ far from super great

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‘All for one and one for all!’

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The “Three Musketeers” offers witty dialog and good action

thing is wrong. The military withholds information about the contents of the train, the town’s sheriff disappears, and pets mysteriously start turn-ing up in neighboring coun-ties. A mysterious creature also makes an appearance.

Unfortunately, as the movie trudges on, it loses its magic, and the talented young cast becomes overshadowed by the film’s digital effects. The movie then becomes too similar to past sci-fi movies, leading viewers to wonder if they’ve seen it before.

The movie is rated PG-13, even though it contains a con-siderable amount of profanity, often used by the young teens.

People who enjoy Sci-Fi thrillers or the nostalgia of past films such as “The Goonies” or “E.T.,” you will probably enjoy “Super 8.” Considering how young a cast carries this unoriginal film, I would give it 3 out of 5 stars.

Director: JJ AbramsProducer: Steven Spielberg Cast: Joel Cortney, Riley Griffiths, Ryan Lee, Zach Mills, Gabriel Basso, Elle Fanning

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Ua Lanipili,” or Cloud-burst, Gallery ‘Iolani’s

current group exhibition fea-tures WCC Art department faculty members including works in diverse media by Jonathan Busse, Norman Graffam, Mark Hamsaki, Snowden Hodges, Lufi Lu-teru, Antoinette Martin, Rob Molyneux, Bryce Myers, and Jordan Souza.

While Luteru’s well ex-ecuted lauhala pieces and Hodges’ technically strong figure drawings contribute nicely to the show, it is Sou-za’s standout sculpture titled “Maui” that warrants close attention.

Carved in ‘ōhi‘a wood and standing more than six feet tall in the back gallery, “Maui” reveals its point of reference even before one reads the title posted on an accompanying label.

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‘Ua Lanipili’ features Maui interpretation

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the wooden column by Souza are identifiable features that suggest a link to Maui and create movement that flows from top to bottom, back to front, making this three-dimensional piece interesting from all perspectives.

The upper portion of the sculpture has three round pro-truding elements that bring to mind stories about Maui and Hina, perhaps drawing upon the three hills in Hilo or the three days that passed over the imu built according to Hina’s instruction.

Variations of Maui sto-ries exist across the Pacific and Souza’s motifs and style touches upon more than one of them. Many possible interpre-tations exist in the clear, but layered clues are what Souza provides.

“It wasn’t my intention to use those features to refer to Hina, but rather Maui and his brothers. It’s actually about Maui and the islands being fished up,” said Souza.

Mayor Peter Carlisle visited Pegge Hopper Gallery in downtown Honolulu Nov. 2 for the opening night of “Realism” where WCC students and faculty from Atelier Hawaii showcased their art. Artists included Jonathan Busse, Norman Graffam, Snowden Hodges, Antoinette Martin, Jill Butterbaugh, Rene Darrow, Madeleine McKay and Colin Ota. They will also share their experiences in a Talk Story session Saturday November 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Students, faculty and staff surprised spectators with a “spooktacular” flash mob on halloween outside hale Pālanakila where ASUh held it’s annual costume contest. Other activities included a best-decorated office contest where Financial Aid swept first place.

Left: Dancers performed a flash mob to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Center: Flesh-eating zombies dominated the event. Top right: A not so scary teddy bear outfit was a contrast to a haloing werewolf. Bottom right: Financial Aid staff performed surgery on an unlucky patient.JEnny lUndAhl COUrtESy FinAnCiAl Aid

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Atelier Hawaii is the only program in the state where artists study classical art with techniques used by European masters. It’s an intensive 6-week course that’s offered every summer. A portion of exhibition proceeds will help fund scholarships for future Atelier students at WCC. Pegge Hopper Gallery is located on 1164 Nu‘uanu Ave. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.For more information about Atelier Hawaii, contact Snowden Hodges at 236-9148.