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Tired of the usual gamut of service clubs and honor societies? If your goal for the New Year is to get involved on campus, consider one of these less traditional student groups.

LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CLUB AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA In 2012, League of Legends was the most played PC game in North America and Europe. Two years later, the game is still popular, thanks in part to clubs like the one at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. President Ethan Cohen said the club hosts a few different activities for those with a love of

the game, including casual tournaments and viewing parties. Members also perfect their play at regular meetings and vote ahead of time on what game mode to use for each session, he said. Cohen said the club is looking to expand its reach to League of Legends competitions out-side of the university. “At the moment, we are also working on or-ganized teams to participate in local and national tournaments,” he said. If you join: Weekly meetings, $20 dues per semester. Contact uhmlolclub@gmail.com

HI POETS SOCIETY Want to release your inner bard? Head to one of the HI Poets Society’s regular meetings, which are held every two to four

weeks depending on members’ schedules. Don’t worry about your current skillset: Mem-ber Kamalei Hee said the club is open to UH Mānoa students of all majors and ability levels. She said members organize weekly writing workshops, as well as the annual Grand Slam Fi-nal, where the club selects fi ve poets to advance to a national competition on the mainland. Presentations and workshops featuring published poets are also part of the club’s regular schedule of events. If you join: Variable meetings, no dues. Contact hipoet@hawaii.edu or facebook.com/HIPoet

GREY HATS No, this isn’t a group for the headwear-conscious. Rather, cyber security is the name of the game.

Member Alexander Char said the group’s main goal is to prepare for the National Collegiate Cyber-Defense Com-petition, where university teams must secure a computer network and defend it from attacks engineered by computer se-curity experts. The competition is meant to prepare students for the challenges of working in the cyber security fi eld, accord-ing to the NCCDC’s website. When they aren’t preparing for the com-petition, Char said Mānoa’s Grey Hats invite guest speakers to club meetings and par-ticipate in training exercises on the Po’oihe Cyber Range centered at the university. If you join: Weekly meetings on Friday af-ternoon, no dues. Visit manoa.hawaii.edu/studentlife/studentorg for contact information.

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WHAT HAPPENED DURING WINTER BREAK

CAMPUS SECURITY UPDATE Since the conclusion of the fall semes-ter, seven incidents have been reported by Campus Security at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, including four break-in reports, a burglary, a suspect apprehension and a sexual assault. A young male subject, fi tting a previously provided description of an on-campus break-in, was apprehended in the UH press offi ce near the Mānoa Shopping Center and arrested. The burglary that was reported occurred at a Kau’iokahaloa Iki fac-ulty housing apartment located near Mānoa Marketplace. Entry was made through a window; cash and other personal items were taken. The sexual assault that was re-ported occurred at Sakamaki Hall on Friday, Dec. 20 between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

PRESIDENT OBAMA SPENDS VACATION IN HAWAI‘I President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia spent a 15-day family vacation on O‘ahu. President Obama played golf nine out of 15 days, hiked, enjoyed shave ice at Island Snow and dinner at various lo-cal restaurants including Alan Wong’s, Morimoto Waikīkī and Nobu Waikīkī. The family also went on a snorkeling expedition at Hanauma Bay Nature Pre-serve and visited the Honolulu Zoo. The president also made an appearance at the Diamond Head Classic basketball game between the University of Akron and Oregon State, where Mrs. Obama’s brother is the head coach.

DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIAN CIVIL WAR The war within a war has reached un-precedented developments as fractions of diverse rebel groups continue to attack each other. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has been accused by other rebel groups of imposing a rule of terror in the ar-eas it controls. The Free Syrian Army rebels have increased their offensive against jihad-ist groups in retaliation to various attacks. The FSA has denounced foreign fi ghters, and various executions of “non-Syrian” fi ghters have been reported by the Human Rights Observatory. The power struggle within the rebel groups and al-Qaeda-linked fi ghters has spread across the northern provinces of Syria. The war within the rebel fractions has

further complicated the rebellion against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN IRAQ Al-Qaeda-linked fi ghters from the Is-lamic State in Iraq and the Levant, knownas ISIS, have taken control of the cities ofRamadi and Fallujah in opposition to theShiite-led government led by Prime Min-ister Nouri al-Maliki. Iraqi troops have re-sponded by killing 25 militants via airstrikesin Ramadi, as local residents, tribesmenand government troops continue to battlemilitants in Anbar province. However, Fal-lujah and part of Ramadi remain under full control of ISIS. Fighting in Anbar has ledto some of the heaviest fi ghting since the withdrawal of the U.S. military in 2011.

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If everyone lives the way the aver-age American does, we would need 4.1 planets, according to popsci.com. On a campus that spends more than $35 million in electricity a year and uses 1.1 million gallons of water every single day, according to Chan-cellor Tom Apple, it’s time to take things into our own hands. If the ris-ing cost of tuition is not bad enough, a quarter of every tuition dollar goes to pay the campus’ electricity bill. Fortunately, making more mindful choices that are good for the envi-ronment is easy and fun.

1. If you care, take the stairs. How many times have you or your classmates taken the eleva-tor to and from that class on the second fl oor? For most of us, el-evators are a luxury, and most of

us can take the stairs. You get more exercise throughout the day and get your blood pumping before and after class.

2. Go paperless. Did you know that, by weight, pa-per products are the most thrown out items? They make up 35 percent of solid waste. Not only are more and more trees being cut down, but our landfi lls are quickly piling up as well. Going paperless is the new trend among both instructors and stu-dents. Having a tablet or laptop to take notes saves paper, takes weight off your back and provides automat-ic insurance for everything you write down and save. You can also buy your textbooks as e-books to save even more paper and hassle. For an even bigger impact, print with the trees in mind by using scrap paper instead. Almost every offi ce on campus has an abundance of scrap

paper, and QLCSS also has colored bins behind the building full of clean scrap paper. Ten cents a print can add up, and you can avoid paying at all by using scrap paper and printing at one of the many free sites, including the Crawford second fl oor computer lab, QLC Native Hawaiian Student Ser-vices, QLC 309 Offi ce of Multicultural Student Services and Saunders third fl oor computer lab (must be a Col-lege of Social Sciences student – use your UH username, and your pass-word is your UH ID number).

3. Get familiar with recycling. Did you know our campus has a great, user-friendly map of all avail-able recycling bins? The map has a dropdown list with options of “Cardboard,” “Recyclables” and “Paper” so you can see where the most convenient recycling bins are for you. You can even bring your re-cyclables with you to campus from

home, and the landscaping staff will take care of it for you. Go to this link for more informa-tion: manoa.hawaii.edu/landscaping/recyclingrefuse.

4. Appreciate the trees. Being aware of and appreciat-ing our natural surroundings on campus are crucial in caring for the environment. UH Mānoa is the home of a spiritual bodhi tree re-lated to the one under which Bud-dha reached enlightenment. This campus also received Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for an impressive campus forest. There are thou-sands of trees and plants all around campus and many other treasures and rarities. Many of these are ed-ible and underappreciated. The map of 3,000+ plants is avail-able here: manoa.hawaii.edu/land-scaping/plantmap.

5. Get involved. A plethora of student and cam-pus groups exist to get involved in. Check out manoa.hawaii.edu/sustainability/get-involved/. This semester, the 2nd An-nual Hawaiʻi Sustainability in Higher Education Summit will occur March 13-15. Registra-tion for the summit should open this month with calls for propos-als due on Jan. 20. Go to web.hawaii.edu/sustainabilitysummit or email Summit Coordinator Daita Serghi at dserghi@hawaii.edu for more information. The Annual Earth Day Festival at UH Mānoa will be held on April 24 to feature music, nonprofi ts, businesses and campus groups. If you are interested in volunteering that day or joining the planning committee, go to manoa.hawaii.edu/earthday/get-involved/ or e-mail ecology@hawaii.edu.

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The new semester frequently brings with it a shuffl ing of rooms and apartments – which can mean new roommates. Even if your room-mates have not changed, spring is an excellent opportunity for a fresh start if things are a bit shaky. Keeping the peace isn’t always easy. Here are a few tips to help smooth out the rough patches of living together.

YOU ARE MOVING IN: Establish boundaries: If you are not fi rm about what you like and do not like in the beginning, then it will be harder to express your wants later in the semester. Try to be assertive, but not overbearing. You do not have to formally sit them down with an itemized list of dos and don’ts – per-haps take them out to lunch instead and fi nd out what each of you pre-

fers, and make an agreement to try to follow everyone’s wishes. Don’t expect friendship: Meet-ing a roommate for the fi rst time is nerve-wracking on a number of lev-els, but many people go into the rela-tionship expecting to be best friends with their roomies. While one can hope for friendship to grow, don’t push it; otherwise, the other person will become uncomfortable. A polite invitation to a movie or dinner is fi ne, but gushing about painting each oth-er’s nails every night after watching Gossip Girl or signing each other up for an intramural sports team might be invasive. Take things slow, and if you see a potential for friendship, go with it. If you don’t see anything, then accept it and respect your dif-ferences while maintaining a com-fortable atmosphere.

YOU ARE ALREADY THERE: Be nice, be open: If you have a new person moving in, you may feel a certain level of dominance, as you have been living in the space for quite some time. You already have routines established, and if you are living with multiple people, you already have so-cial boundaries set. The new person might feel a bit out of place, so do your best to keep him or her from feeling uncomfortable. Even though you may have been there longer, your new roommate has just as much right to the space as you. Be prepared to rearrange boundaries to fi t everyone’s needs, even if you liked things the way they used to be. If you are living with friends, try to welcome the new person into your dynamic, so he or she does not feel ostracized for the rest of the year. If

the new person does not fi t in well, do your best to remain courteous and give them space and the opportunity to have their own friends over. Starting over: Even if you are not getting someone new, you may want to try something different with your current roommate(s). It will be easier for you to say something now, rather than mid-semester, so take the op-portunity. You may risk ruffl ing a few feathers, but taking the chance will be worth it if things improve for you. Never forget that most people are willing to adjust around roommates, and if you have someone so tyranni-cal that they will not hear a word you say, there is no shame in switching rooms. A simple, “Hey, can we talk about a few things?” most likely will not send your roommate over the edge, so don’t be afraid to try it.

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Aloha students,Happy New Year, and welcome back to a new semester at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa! The ASUH 101st Senate is ready to continue to serve you as we begin the Spring 2014 semester, full of energy and new initiatives to take on to

better your time here at the University. A new year allows us to refl ect on our goals and to always strive for nothing less than our best, and it is with great confi dence that I announce a stronger commitment we have to continuing many of the programs and services we offer over the next several months.

As always, there are many opportunities for students like you to get involved with ASUH. We are continuing our ASUH Scholarship, Grad Test Prep, and Research Award Applications as well as going into this semester’s RIO Funding cycle to fund student organizations on campus. For those interested in representing their peers, we have a few senate seats open for the remainder of the academic year. Additionally, stay tuned for campus events and programs you can benefi t from over the semester.

Beyond the role we play here on campus, I am committed to also serving you and the student body on priorities that our State Legislature can have a positive impact on during the 2014 legislative session. To learn more on how to get involved and on the legislative process, feel free to stop by our offi ce in Campus Center 211A anytime. Our doors are open to both hearing, and listening to the student voices we serve daily.

Again, welcome back to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and I look forward to continuing my service in 2014 to enhance student life for our UH Ohana.

Sincerely,Richard Mizusawa

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A new price comparison tool will allow the university bookstore to of-fer lower-priced textbooks and allow students to compare textbook prices at other retailers. “So if we see that a book is cheap-er in the market then we’re able to kind of bring our prices down to be more competitive,” said Tricia Eji-ma, Assistant Director for Campus Services at Mānoa. “It’ll also give us tools where we can try to get cheap-er books as well as try and offer it less for students. So it’s just added tools for us to get cheaper books and offer cheaper books.” Students can use the price com-parison tool in the store and on its website to compare prices of some textbooks to other retailers like Amazon, Chegg.com, Half.com and Textbookrental.com. “Those are the kind of vendors that will show on our site — like what their prices compare to what prices we’re offering,” Ejima said. “’Dare to com-pare’ is the motto.” The price comparison service will be provided throughout the UH Bookstore system, which includes nine stores across four islands. RISING COST OF EDUCATION “We know the rising cost of edu-cation is just a tremendous burden on our students these days,” Ejima

said. “So the bookstore wants to be able to provide as many value options as possible.” The bookstore is trying to help stu-dents combat the rising cost of edu-cation, according to Ejima. Several years ago, the book-store launched its textbook rental program, and according to Ejima, it was a success. “So this price comparison tool will just add to that by providing other options, even if that means going out to competitors,” Ejima said. “We were listening to our students and we know that they want more, and some of them want new books, some of them want used books, some want digital, some really like the rental. And this will just give them more op-tions to choose from.“ According to College Board, col-lege students spend an average of almost $1,200 a year on textbooks and course materials. Senior Allie Makk, a communicol-ogy major, said the textbook prices at the bookstore are expensive. “I actually think they charge a lot for most of the textbooks, and the buy-back rates are ridiculous,” Makk said. Sophomore Ben Rudner, a kine-siology and rehabilitative sciences major, said he buys his textbooks from Chegg.com rather than from the bookstore on campus. “Their prices are too expen-sive,” Rudner said. Marketing Specialist Emily Ben-

ton said that according to Student Watch 2013, almost 70 percent of students regularly compare prices online. The NACS Foundation completed the survey and is the philanthropic arm of the National Association of College Stores. “Whether or not they’re able to check more than one vendor, we don’t know,” Ejima said. “But what this tool will be able to do is it will show a lot of vendors, not just one, but it will stack us up against the competition.”

COMPARING PRICES The bookstore’s price compari-son tool is available on its web-site as well as by scanning QR codes on shelf cards. A student can select the course they are taking, and the tool will show that student the different pricing op-tions for the required textbook. “You’ll have all of our different prices for new books, used books, rentals, if it’s available in digital,” Ejima said. “And then it’ll also show our competitors and what their price is, and then it’ll compare the prices between the two of them. The stu-dents will be able to see both of them on the same page.” The bookstore has added computer stations for students to go online if there isn’t a QR code on the shelf card. “So as long as they can see the website they can see all the prices,” Ejima said.

Makk and Rudner think the price comparison tool will be useful. “I think that’d be a good idea so then students know if the prices are fair,” Makk said. Rudner said the tool might not get the bookstore as much busi-ness as there might be cheaper prices elsewhere. According to Phyllis Look, Mar-keting and Communications Man-ager for Campus Services, manually looking up the prices for textbooks is time-consuming. “What you would’ve had to do is you would’ve had to go to all of

these competitors and make a chart of all the comparative prices, look at whether you want to be really thor-ough, you’d have to look at all the rental books, digital,” Look said. Ejima said when students do price comparisons on their own, they may not always purchase the correct text-book. Some mistake the editions of the book that are required for class. “By using the price competitor tool on our site, they already know it’s the correct book,” Ejima said. According to Look, all of the bookstore’s proceeds go back to the university.

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best spots on campusBEST PLACE FOR DRINKS: BA-LE At Ba-Le students can fi nd pupus (chicken wings, French fries and onion rings), a bar, and Thai tea and coffee on meal points. Parfait desserts and grab-and-go sandwiches make Ba-Le great for lunch.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-8 p.mBar hours: Mon-Thur, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; Fri, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

BEST PLACE FOR SEATS:HEMENWAY COURTYARD Although Campus Center and Par-adise Palms often have packed tables at lunch, Hemenway Courtyard typi-cally has a table free for four people. If you are in the partying mood dur-ing the late afternoon and evening, this is the place to meet new people. The Free Speech Area is located in the green tent in front.

BEST ‘SECRET’ STUDY AREA:WOMEN’S CENTER The lounge in the Women’s Center is free for all students and is equipped with tables, Wi-Fi and a quiet space. At QLC 211, they will support LGBT stu-dents, provide reading material and encourage study groups to meet.

BEST DEALS: WOMEN’S CAMPUS CLUB THRIFT SHOP Right on the edge of campus, the thrift shop carries outfi ts, fi ction books and utensils for a dorm room. On the last Saturday of every month, the store marks all items half-price. Walk up East-West Road and turn left on the second road past Campus Security.

Hours: Tues, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thur, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.; last Saturday of month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

BEST PLACE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW: STUDENT RECREATION SER-VICES OFFICE Not many people realize that the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has surf-ing, stand up paddle, sailing and scuba diving classes. The Student Recreation Services offi ce on 1337 Lower Campus Road offers classes and hikes open to all. Prices vary for all the classes, and there are rental options. Look at the website for prices.Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/outdoored/classes.html

BEST PLACE TO SIT:‘CANCER’ SCULPTURE Most people see this sculpture, but only a few students at the university ever sit by the “Cancer” sculpture outside the Art Building, named for the horoscope symbol it represents. The slopes of Can-cer are comfortable to lean against and provide shade for a cool picnic.

BEST PLACE FOR YOGA: JAPANESE GARDENS The best place to do yoga, watch a tea ceremony or see the koi fi sh is behind the East-West Center. If you are inter-ested in learning the art of tea ceremony, you can register for Chado: The Way of Tea Practicum – Asian Studies 324. No ex-perience or prerequisites are required. Anyone is welcome to visit the club, which meets on Saturdays at the Jakuan tea house from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BEST COMPUTER LAB:CAMPUS CENTER COMPUTER LAB Campus Center 316 is the host for the less-known computer lab. The lab is relaxed, so feel free to chat with your friends.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

BEST PLACE TO READ:KRAUSS DUCKPOND Head downstairs by Johnson Hall, and you will fi nd Krauss duckpond. These ducks often visit other parts of campus – wherever you are, seeing ducklings and their families will cheer you up.

BEST PLACE TO DE-STRESS: DUKE KAHANAMOKU POOL UH Mānoa just extended pool hours to night time. Free swim times are open to UH Mānoa students at this pool on Lower Campus. Remember to bring the proper equipment: swimsuit, cap, goggles and a towel.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; Mon and Wed, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Tues and Thur, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE SUNRISE: HALE ALOHA TOWERS The roof of the Hale Aloha Towers has the best view on campus. Go up and get a 360 degree view where you can watch the sunset or fi reworks on Fridays alongside Diamond Head, the mountains near campus and Kaimukī.

BEST PLACE TO STUDY:SINCLAIR LIBRARY LANAI If the inside of Sinclair is crowded, head to the outside of Sinclair balcony. There are tables, sunlight and Wi-Fi. More space can be found on the fi rst and some upper fl oors.

Hours: Sun, 12 p.m.-Fri, 6 p.m.; Sat, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

BEST PLACE FOR A FREE MOVIE: WONG AUDIOVISUAL CENTER For DVDs or a place to watch a for-eign fi lm, go to the audiovisual center on Sinclair Library’s third fl oor. Region-free DVD players, Hawaiian hula DVDs or fi ction are easy to fi nd. You will need a valid UH ID to get access.

Hours: Mon-Thur, 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 12 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

BEST PLACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: MOORE If you want to learn more about in-ternational culture, go to Moore Hall. If you have any questions about study abroad programs you will find answers in Moore 115. You can find many post-ers for international clubs and oppor-tunities to broaden your horizons on and off campus.

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best spots on campusBEST PLACE FOR DRINKS: BA-LE At Ba-Le students can fi nd pupus (chicken wings, French fries and onion rings), a bar, and Thai tea and coffee on meal points. Parfait desserts and grab-and-go sandwiches make Ba-Le great for lunch.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-8 p.mBar hours: Mon-Thur, 12 p.m.-8 p.m.; Fri, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

BEST PLACE FOR SEATS:HEMENWAY COURTYARD Although Campus Center and Par-adise Palms often have packed tables at lunch, Hemenway Courtyard typi-cally has a table free for four people. If you are in the partying mood dur-ing the late afternoon and evening, this is the place to meet new people. The Free Speech Area is located in the green tent in front.

BEST ‘SECRET’ STUDY AREA:WOMEN’S CENTER The lounge in the Women’s Center is free for all students and is equipped with tables, Wi-Fi and a quiet space. At QLC 211, they will support LGBT stu-dents, provide reading material and encourage study groups to meet.

BEST DEALS: WOMEN’S CAMPUS CLUB THRIFT SHOP Right on the edge of campus, the thrift shop carries outfi ts, fi ction books and utensils for a dorm room. On the last Saturday of every month, the store marks all items half-price. Walk up East-West Road and turn left on the second road past Campus Security.

Hours: Tues, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Thur, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.; last Saturday of month, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

BEST PLACE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW: STUDENT RECREATION SER-VICES OFFICE Not many people realize that the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has surf-ing, stand up paddle, sailing and scuba diving classes. The Student Recreation Services offi ce on 1337 Lower Campus Road offers classes and hikes open to all. Prices vary for all the classes, and there are rental options. Look at the website for prices.Website: manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/outdoored/classes.html

BEST PLACE TO SIT:‘CANCER’ SCULPTURE Most people see this sculpture, but only a few students at the university ever sit by the “Cancer” sculpture outside the Art Building, named for the horoscope symbol it represents. The slopes of Can-cer are comfortable to lean against and provide shade for a cool picnic.

BEST PLACE FOR YOGA: JAPANESE GARDENS The best place to do yoga, watch a tea ceremony or see the koi fi sh is behind the East-West Center. If you are inter-ested in learning the art of tea ceremony, you can register for Chado: The Way of Tea Practicum – Asian Studies 324. No ex-perience or prerequisites are required. Anyone is welcome to visit the club, which meets on Saturdays at the Jakuan tea house from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BEST COMPUTER LAB:CAMPUS CENTER COMPUTER LAB Campus Center 316 is the host for the less-known computer lab. The lab is relaxed, so feel free to chat with your friends.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

BEST PLACE TO READ:KRAUSS DUCKPOND Head downstairs by Johnson Hall, and you will fi nd Krauss duckpond. These ducks often visit other parts of campus – wherever you are, seeing ducklings and their families will cheer you up.

BEST PLACE TO DE-STRESS: DUKE KAHANAMOKU POOL UH Mānoa just extended pool hours to night time. Free swim times are open to UH Mānoa students at this pool on Lower Campus. Remember to bring the proper equipment: swimsuit, cap, goggles and a towel.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m.-1:10 p.m.; Mon and Wed, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; Tues and Thur, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

BEST PLACE TO VIEW THE SUNRISE: HALE ALOHA TOWERS The roof of the Hale Aloha Towers has the best view on campus. Go up and get a 360 degree view where you can watch the sunset or fi reworks on Fridays alongside Diamond Head, the mountains near campus and Kaimukī.

BEST PLACE TO STUDY:SINCLAIR LIBRARY LANAI If the inside of Sinclair is crowded, head to the outside of Sinclair balcony. There are tables, sunlight and Wi-Fi. More space can be found on the fi rst and some upper fl oors.

Hours: Sun, 12 p.m.-Fri, 6 p.m.; Sat, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

BEST PLACE FOR A FREE MOVIE: WONG AUDIOVISUAL CENTER For DVDs or a place to watch a for-eign fi lm, go to the audiovisual center on Sinclair Library’s third fl oor. Region-free DVD players, Hawaiian hula DVDs or fi ction are easy to fi nd. You will need a valid UH ID to get access.

Hours: Mon-Thur, 8 a.m.-7:45 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Sat-Sun, 12 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

BEST PLACE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES: MOORE If you want to learn more about in-ternational culture, go to Moore Hall. If you have any questions about study abroad programs you will find answers in Moore 115. You can find many post-ers for international clubs and oppor-tunities to broaden your horizons on and off campus.

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As a college student, you are go-ing to be making many trips to the grocery store for much-needed sup-plies and food. Now that you’re living on your own, here are some tips on which grocery stores are best for what as you make your way through your college years.

FOODLAND This grocery store, located on Harding Avenue, is one of the clos-est to campus. It’s easy to get to and within walking distance if you live in the dorms. It’s a great place to get a ready-to-go sandwich from the deli or a cake from the bakery depart-ment. It’s also open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Foodland is known for its poke, available in different varieties such as shoyu and limu. And, if you’re look-

ing for a place that gets its produce locally, this store is for you. The store offers a Maikaʻi Card for its frequent shoppers. As a Maikaʻi member, you earn one point for every dollar spent at the store. Once you reach 250 points, you’ll receive a My Rewards Certificate good for five percent off a future grocery purchase, special product savings or 200 Hawaiian-Miles. Location: 2939 Harding Ave.

KOKUA MARKET Kokua Market is another store that offers locally grown produce as well as organically grown foods. Its mission is to operate grocery stores in accordance with promoting healthy, sustainable liv-ing in the state. This store includes a deli with foods made with mostly organic in-gredients. The menu also includes raw, vegan and macrobiotic (antibiotic- and hormone-free) meat selections. Owned by its own customers,

this store calls itself the only natural foods cooperative in Hawaiʻi. It also sells handcrafted soaps made with all natural ingredients. Location: 2643 S. King St. Hours: Mon-Sun, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

SAFEWAY Safeway is a 24-hour grocery store located on Kapahulu Avenue. This store has a deli, bakery, Starbucks and fl oral department, along with many others. Located only a mile away from campus, this store is easily accessible by bus, Route 13, car, bike or moped. Safeway is also most likely to have all the common food products and brands like Breyers ice cream and Ritz crackers. This store has First Hawaiian Bank and United Postal Services branches for a one-stop place to buy groceries, get money if you need it and ship a pack-age. Safeway is also a money-saver for those who have Club Cards. Location: 888 Kaphulu Ave.

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Spring into this semester with a healthy attitude and mind set toward positive choices. Make this semes-ter the best ever by focusing on your mind and body. These small and simple changes to your daily routine will help you have a successful semester.

GETTING THROUGH THE SEMESTER Eat breakfast: Start your day with a heart-healthy break-fast to provide energy and nutrients for the brain and body. Try oatmeal with non-fat milk, bananas and walnuts or two slices of bread with peanut butter and honey for breakfast. Healthy snacking: Although it is diffi cult, avoid snack-ing on a bag of chips or candy. Apples, bananas, oranges and carrots are great alternatives for unhealthy snacks and provide the body with vitamins and minerals. Exercise: Incorporate exercises into your daily schedule at least three times a week. Riding a bike, walking to school, going to the gym or playing a sport can help stimulate the brain and make the body feel good. Exercise with a friend or in a group: You will be

motivated to work out when others work out with you. Drink water: Hydration is important for the body. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day to avoid heat stroke. If you feel woozy take a break in the shade and drink some water before starting again.

DIET TIPS Without proper attention to your diet, you could end up putting on weight that many college students try to avoid. Try making meals or snacks with these foods and be rewarded with the incred-ible health benefits. Here are some common foods to stock up on to stay healthy: • Spinach is rich in iron and folic acid, which has been

proven to slow cognitive decline. • Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are im-

portant for proper brain function and memory.• Avocados contain fatty acids, vitamins and antioxi-

dants that help improve skin.• Berries are high in antioxidants that are important

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“MONUMENTS MEN” (FEB. 7) Co-writer and director George Clooney brings Robert M. Edsel’s book “The Monuments Men” to life, telling the true story of seven art historians and curators who brave the frontlines of WWII to re-cover precious artifacts and works of art before they can be destroyed by warfare. Cate Blanchett, Cloo-ney, Matt Damon, Jean Dujardin, John Goodman and Bill Murray star in this war fl im.

“THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL” (MARCH 7) Writer and director Wes Ander-son brings the audience to the Grand Budapest Hotel in the midst of 1920s Europe, where hotel con-cierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes) fi nds himself befriending a young lobby boy named Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori). Gustave becomes the spotlight of a murder scene in this comedy-drama, forcing the con-cierge to hide with the help of Zero.

“DIVERGENT” (MARCH 21) This book-adaptation by direc-tor Neil Burger is set in a futuristic dystopian America, where society is divided into fi ve factions that each embody a specifi c virtue —truth, knowledge, humility, bravery and joy. The fi lm focuses on Tris (Shailene Woodley), a girl who dis-covers love in the form of a mysteri-ous man named Four (Theo James) and uncovers a plot that will shake the society’s foundation.

“CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER” (APRIL 4) Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), bet-ter known as Captain America, con-tinues to struggle with coming to grips with his displacement in the modern world. A new threat in the form of a Soviet agent, the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), appears. The super soldier joins Black Wid-ow (Scarlett Johansson) to combat the mysterious enemy.

“THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2”(MAY 2) The Amazing Spider-Man’slegacy continues. Peter Parker(Andrew Garfi eld) fi nds the truecost of embodying his secret su-perhero identity when he fi ndshis personal life attacked by anonslaught of villains such as Elec-tro (Jamie Foxx) and Rhino (PaulGiamatti).

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NEW SHOWS:“THE ASSETS”(JAN. 2 on ABC) Veteran CIA agents Sandra Grimes (Jodie Whittaker) and Jeanne Vertefeuille (Har-riet Walter) hunt down Aldrich Ames (Paul Rhys), a mole that has revealed CIA infor-mation to the Soviet Union, which led to the deaths of 10 U.S. spies. Based on the book, “Circle of Treason: A CIA Account of Traitor Aldrich Ames and the Men He Betrayed,” by S. Grimes and J. Vertefeuille, “The Assets” will be an eight-part mini-series. The third episode will premiere on Jan. 16.

“BLACK SAILS” (JAN. 25 on STARZ) Set 20 years before Robert Louis Steven-son’s classic “Treasure Island,” this STARZ feature follows Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and his loyal crew of pirates as they fi ght for the protection of New Providence Island in the Golden Age of Piracy. Debuted to attendees of the San Diego Comic-Con, the show has already been re-newed for a second season thanks to positive reviews across the board.

RETURNING SHOWS:“SHERLOCK” — Series Three(JAN. 19 on PBS) Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) returns from the dead after a two-year hiatus with a new three-part series. While reconnect-ing with old friends and causing his usual trou-ble, Holmes uses his deductive genius to solve seemingly unsolvable mysteries. “Sherlock” premiered in the UK on Jan. 1 and comes to the United States on Jan. 19.

“GAME OF THRONES” — Season Four(MARCH 14 on HBO) The award-winning show of political intrigue and adventure returns for its fourth season. Picking up from the many plotlines of the last season, “Game of Thrones” producers promise the high-budget series will deliver more action and surprise than prior seasons. “Game of Thrones” is based off the “A Song of Ice and Fire” book series by George R.R. Martin, with season four focusing on the sec-ond half of his third book, “A Storm of Swords.”

CONTINUING SHOWS:“THE WALKING DEAD” — Season Four(FEB. 9 on AMC) After a climactic midseason fi nale, the group is forced to leave the prison after an assault by the Governor (David Morrissey), now dead, and his threat ended. Separated by the battle, the group must reorganize in order to survive. The midseason fi nale aired on Dec. 1 after eight episodes. After a two-month hiatus, the show continues the fourth season on Feb. 9 with eight more episodes.

“AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN”(JAN. 8 on FX) “Coven” ended its midseason fi nale with bloodshed, leaving the audience wondering if characters will be resurrected once more or if fan-favorites have truly died. An alliance between the witches and voodoo is also hint-ed at, with the two banding together against the mysterious witch-hunting organization that has appeared. The mid season fi nale aired on Dec. 11 af-ter nine episodes. The 11th episode will pre-miere on Jan. 15 before the completion of “Coven” on Jan. 29.

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During the Rainbow Warrior bas-ketball teamʻs season, the ʻBows have been able to close out against tough opponents, perhaps signal-ing that they may fi nally produce the great season that Hawai‘i has strug-gled to manifest since the start of the Gib Arnold era. But back-to-back losses in conference play could mean the ʻBows are back to their old ways. Last year, UH showed enormous potential in its inaugural Big West season with its dominating front-court, but struggled to fi nish strong both in games and in the season. Last season, the ‘Bows lost fi ve games by fewer than fi ve points and squandered fi ve halftime leads en route to a disappointing 17-15 sea-son. They also crumbled in the wan-ing moments of the season, tumbling from second place in the conference to fi fth, as they lost four of their last

fi ve conference games and six of their fi nal eight overall. Hampered by poor free-throw shooting, shaky defense, turnover problems and a lack of backcourt scoring threats, UH often conjured up the perfect formula for losing con-trol of a tight game. This season had been different. After losing a heartbreaker to Boise State in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic, the ‘Bows consistently closed out quality oppo-nents in achieving their best start to the season in a decade. Against Saint Mary’s, they weath-ered the Gaels’ fi erce comeback in the fi nal minutes, preventing SMC from taking a late lead. Against Ore-gon State, they dug in and produced defensive stops when the Beavers fought back into the game. Against Norfolk State, they shook off a half-time defi cit and took control of the game with an effi cient offense, mak-ing shots down the stretch to extend

the lead. And against Omaha, they stared down a late nine-point hole, clawing their way back into the game to fi nally take the lead with less than a minute remaining. Last year’s team would have wilted in the face of such pressure. “We’re a little bit more athletic, and we got a better shooting team out on the fl oor, especially at the free-throw line,” said Arnold when comparing this team to his last. “Our guards are able to handle better. All three things are huge at the end of games.” Despite fl ashes of exciting tal-ent, Arnold’s teams have yet to fully drag the program out of the pit of mediocrity dug by previous head coach Bob Nash. The ̒ Bows traveled to California last week to open conference play and re-turned with losses to Cal Poly and Cal State Northridge. During its one-point loss to CSUN, UH had opportunities to take the lead in the last two min-utes but was unable to produce.

But despite the losses, this team fi nally looks like it has addressed most of the issues that have foiled UH’s success in recent years. It isn’t just that the overhauled backcourt has fi nally brought in sorely needed quickness, depth and scoring to balance out the ‘Bows’ formidable frontcourt. It isn’t just the crisper execution in the half court offense that has led to quality looks and fewer turnovers. It isn’t just the surprising defense that has stymied a streak of high-powered offense in re-cent weeks despite the lack of a true rim protector down low. It’s in the way they’ve handled themselves in those close games. One defensive lapse no longer snow-balls into a run. Missed shots no longer lead to forced possessions. A team full of emotional players has learned to harness the positive en-ergy while keeping cool in the face of physical opponents and stretches of rough play. Where last year’s team

might have reacted to the offi ciating or especially rough fouls, this sea-son’s has been able to quickly shake it off to focus on the next play. The teamʻs overall perfor-mance is enough to suggest that UH might fi nally make some long-awaited milestones. If Hawai‘i can continue its strong play into the conference season, it could bring home the university’s fi rst 20-win season in a decade with possible NIT or NCAA berths in its sights. The conference season will be the last test to see if the team has truly turned the corner. Despite a few strong starts, Hawai‘i hasn’t fi nished in the top four in conference play since the 2005-06 season. Arnold has confi dence in his team’s ability to perform well in conference and fi nish strong. “I think this team’s got great chem-istry,” Arnold said. “If everybody stays healthy, I foresee this team as fi nishing strong.”

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

Kamilah Jackson has led UH in

scoring and rebounding for three seasons.

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JEREMY NITTA

Senior Staff Writer@Nitta_Jeremy

Most casual fans are familiar with the body of work of senior forward Kamilah Jackson. The 5-foot-11 native of Oakland, Calif., currently ranks fourth all-time in scoring and second in rebounds in Rain-bow Wahine basketball history. In all likelihood, Jackson will go down as one of the best players to don a Hawai‘i uniform. But what most fans don’t know is that the driving force behind Jackson’s impressive resume stems from the strong basketball ties running through her family. Jackson’s mother, Trina Easley-Jack-son, is a former standout player at San Francisco State, as was her sister Jazmine, who played for four seasons at Pepperdine from 2008-12. “There was a lot of pressure for me to play, and at fi rst, I hated basketball and never wanted to play,” Jackson said. “My family forced me to play, and as time went on I started to love it. So now I love it, but yeah it’s defi nitely all in the family.” Jackson’s strong basketball roots start with her mother. Easley-Jackson’s hoops resume at San Francisco State reads even more impressively than that of her daughter’s at Hawai‘i. Easley-Jackson was inducted into SFSU’s ath-letic Hall of Fame in 2000 after a career that saw her become the school’s all-time leader in scoring and rebounding, as well as a two-time All-American. “We make jokes that she played in the Stone Ages, so that’s why she was so good,” Jackson said. “But all jokes aside, I got a lot of what I have now in my game from my mom. I feel it’s always fun when you have help from someone who did such a good job at it in the past.” Jackson expressed gratitude for the sup-port she has received from her superstar mother, be it hard love or a nurturing touch.

“She knows what I can do,” Jackson said. “So sometimes, when I let a rebound go, she lets me know that I should have got it. Or if I miss a free throw, she’ll ask me how I missed a wide-open shot like a free throw. But I know she’s always there to support me. She’s at every away game, and she was able to come to a few home games this year too. I love her for the support.” But her mother isn’t the only standout basketball player in the family. Jackson’s sister, Jazmine, was no pushover either, boasting a pair of West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year awards and WCC fi rst team honors as a junior and se-nior. In addition, she set the all-time steals record at Pepperdine. For Kamilah, having a sister who shared her love for the sport was enjoyable, but the assumed “sibling rivalry” wasn’t quite what most would expect. “People always ask us who wins, but it’s really different,” Jackson said. “She’s a guard, and I’m a forward. So when we play, she just blows by me, and I just post her up. So we each have our days, but it’s fun to be compared to family members no matter the differences.” Jackson explained that basketball has served as a way for her family to bond as a shared love by all members in her family. “It was kinda hard growing up,” Jackson said. “My dad would compare me to my mom, and she was so much better than me. So that’s a funny story I like to tell. But you know, it’s all defi nitely fun and games. We always go out and play games as a family, a little one-on-one and two-on-two as a family. So it’s always a good time when it’s in the family.” But maybe the question that begs to be asked is: With all the basketball talent in the Jackson family, who is the best? “The answer that I think they want me to say is my mom, but I’m gonna have to say my dad,” Jackson said. “He isn’t the best, but he was always the fastest. He’s the fastest up and down the court. He hustles the most.”

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Nick HuthSenior Staff Writer

@NicksHoops

The University of Hawai’i men’s basketball team is on pace for one of its most successful seasons in recent memory, and a pivotal reinforcement for the program is on the way, just in time for conference play.

Former Hawai‘i video coordina-tor Jamie Smith is set to return to the team sometime in the coming weeks after a spirited campaign last season to revitalize the student section at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Smith has worked with the Cleve-land Cavaliers and Boston Celtics as a video coordinator in the NBA, and his primary role with the team this

year will be breaking down game fi lm to help the Rainbow Warriors (11-5) prepare for opponents. “He brings NBA and interna-tional experience into our program and that’s what any college team wants to strive for,” senior center Davis Rozitis said. But the experienced video coor-dinator was given a secondary duty by head coach Gib Arnold, and it has arguably been more vital to the program than his scouting reports. Arnold put Smith in charge of student participation for the men’s basketball program last season, and he responded with new ideas that almost doubled the student attendance from 2011. The wealth of experience Smith

has with professional basketball gives him an insight into sparking a fan base, and according to the coaching staff, that is what made the difference last season. “He thinks like the NBA thinks in that this is entertainment,” Arnold said. “He thinks along those lines, in making it a show.” One of his ideas to spark student participation was the themed fan nights during select home games. Most home matchups were turned into events when Smith organized themes like Star Wars night, wig night and nerd night. These eve-nings not only saw prizes given away for interesting costumes, but also players getting more involved with their blossoming student section.

“The team really got involved in the different themed nights and it made for a lot of fun,” Arnold said. “We need to get that spirit back.” Both Rozitis and Arnold have noticed a difference since he left the team at the end of last sea-son, and they are anxious to get him and his crowd-building skills back to the school. “We defi nitely need it,” Rozitis said. “Our student attendance numbers have dropped com-pared to last year. … We need Jamie back. He’s a big part of what we do.” Smith is expected to return in the time for the ‘Bonus’ game against Long Beach State on Jan. 30, but the U.S. embassy

in England has to approve his work visa before he can return to the islands. Arnold hopes the administration and student body can embrace Smith and allow him to get back to what he did for the program last season. “I hope people realize how valuable a guy like that is,” said Arnold said. “We have a guy here who breathes UH basket-ball, understands the value of support and he works to make that happen.” Regardless of when he arrives, his video coordinating skills will help the team on the court. But his energy and passion for the Univer-sity of Hawai’i could be a boost for the Mānoa Maniacs as well.

TIME TO PARTYMEN’S HOOPS AWAITS JAMIE SMITH’S RETURN

Men’s basketball video coordina-tor Jamie Smith

began themed home games

last season to increase student

attendance.

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