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A center comprised of aca-demic programs and a congres-sional archive that will honor the late Sen. Daniel Inouye is still in its preliminary design research phase, but its location has been finalized — Henke Hall. “The site was chosen after a careful consideration of its prox-imity to the Hamilton Library, which will process the Congres-sional papers, and to the East-West Center and Asian Studies Center,” said Denise Konan, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The preliminary design re-search phase will determine the final features and functionality of the Daniel K. Inouye Center for Democratic Leadership. According to Konan, once this phase is complete, the uni-versity is anticipating about 18 months for the final design de-velopment, permitting and other related activities before construc-tion would begin.
The state legislature has committed $10 million to the cen-ter this year, according to Konan, along with $2.5 million of a mix of private and UH funds. Cost esti-mates will be developed once this research phase is completed.
HOUSING A SENATORʼS L I FE WORKS “Henke Hall is an excellent and important site for the DKI Center,” Ben Lee, principal of
Clifford Planning & Architec-ture, said. “It is at the juncture of McCarthy Mall and East-West Center Road and is the main pe-destrian axis to and from dor-
mitories, East-West Center and other parts of the campus.” He added that the location is an appropriate anchor for the heavily traveled site and the center would be a welcome addition to the campus. The hall was built in 1956, according to Victor Kobayashi’s book, “Building a Rainbow,” and consists of three, one-story buildings, which have termite damage and are not in good con-dition, Lee said.
UH is still reviewing the size of the facility. Once the fi rm gets into the de-sign and development phase and pre-pares construction plans, it will have a better idea on the actual size and cost.
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THE PRELIMINARY DES IGN CONCEPTS UH unveiled its preliminary de-sign concepts, which incorporated input from community and universi-ty members, for the center on May 7, according to a UH news release. These concepts are part of the preliminary design phase. Lee said there is still a lot of work to be done as the concept phase is at the be-ginning of the design process. “The next phase of work includes schematic design, design develop-ment and preparation of construction documents,” he said. “We are looking at a 16- or 18-month process.” Lee added that the project re-spects the landscape master plan for McCarthy Mall. “The proposed site plan has a generous setback from McCarthy Mall, straightens the alignment and continues the allay of monkeypod trees to East-West Road,” he said. McCarthy Mall is comprised of buildings such as Hamilton Li-brary, Kennedy Theatre, Moore Hall and Lincoln Hall.
Judging from what I overheard at the meeting I was helping at, the center would be a great place for stu-dents to take initiatives and be involved with demo-cratic process. I think it would be even better if it serves as a place that connects current students with alumni who may be in leadership positions.
– KANAE TOKUNAGA
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The preliminary concepts also considered the heights and align-ments of adjacent buildings, as well as their relationship to the Henke Hall site. The slight 7-foot slope at the site was also integrat-ed in the concepts. The UH leadership is currently reviewing the preliminary design concepts and the fi rm is awaiting a notice to proceed with the next phase of work.
HONORING A SENATOR According to Konan, the center will house seven academic programs, including programs on policy and leadership, an Inouye Fellows pro-
gram, Hawai‘i Democratic Leader-ship partnerships, a lecture se an oral history project and an archive the senator’s Congressional papers. In a January Kā Leo article Konan said the College of Social Sciences was looking at putting together a degree in Public Poli-cy or Public Affairs. She said the college is currently in the early stage of exploring potential de-gree programs at the center.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT According to Konan, stu-dents were involved in the pre-liminary design phase through
the pre-design workshop and the recent presentation that shared the preliminary design concepts. Kanae Tokunaga, a student who helped with administrative and organizational support at one of the center’s meetings, said the center would be a good place for students to get involved. “Judging from what I over-heard at the meeting I was help-ing at, the center would be a great place for students to take initiatives and be involved with democratic process. I think it would be even better if it serves as a place that connects cur-rent students with alumni who
may be in leadership positions,” Tokunaga said. There will also be more op-portunities for students to get involved in the future as the cen-ter’s programs are developed. In addition to student in-volvement, the public will be able to provide feedback on the design concepts. “UH leadership and the de-sign team wanted to be as inclu-sive as possible in developing the design program as well as the preliminary design concept,” Lee said, adding that the com-munity input will further define the next phase of work. “The
senator is beloved by so many people in Hawai‘i, Asia-Pacific and internationally around the world. I think he would like us to reach out to the community for input and discussion. It is very much like the senator. It is an iterative process so the UH and design team will entertain feedback and comments during the course of the design develop-ment process.”
To provide feedback on the con-cepts, go to: www.socialscienc-es.hawaii.edu/feedback/dki-pre-design.html.
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KRISTEN PAUL BONIFACIO
Opinions Editor
A recent Honolulu City Coun-cil bill proposes banning foam food containers. If passed, this bill will take a great step toward a more sustainable society. Many of these polystyrene con-tainers are often used only once. Most are resistant to photolysis, decomposition through exposure to light, and they also contribute to Hawai‘i‘s waste problem — espe-cially since a majority of them are improperly disposed of.
THE BUSINESS S IDE Introduced by District 4 Coun-cil member Stanley Chang, the pro-posed bill will change the current law that allows eateries to use poly-styrene foam containers just as long as they do not contain chlorofl uoro-carbons. The new bill would require food containers such as plates, cups and bowls to be compostable. In an online petition started by the councilman, he states “Disposable food service con-tainers must be made of com-postable material that will break down into usable compost in a safe and timely manner without leaving any toxic residue.”
The petition has currently re-ceived over 720 signatures. If the bill is accepted, it will take effect on O‘ahu on Jan. 1, 2016. In light of the bill, many restau-rant owners are not content with the proposed law. Eddie Flores Jr. co-founder of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, has voiced his opposition to the bill. He argues that since com-postable containers are triple the cost of regular foam containers, small businesses will pay more un-der the new requirement. “It sounds like a good idea, but for small businesses, they are dependent on Styrofoam. They are willing to try biodegradable ones but there is a price,” said a worker for one of the food trucks on cam-pus, who wished to remain anony-mous fearing repercussions. “It has to bring up the price of the food.” The L&L co-founder also pointed out that gravy and other liquids often seep through the compostable container.
ENDING THE CYCLE This isn’t the fi rst time that a ban on plastic foam has been pro-posed. Similar bills have been intro-duced in 2008 and 2009. Then as now, concerns over the extra cost of eco-friendly al-
ternatives as opposed to regular foam containers were the pri-mary reason why these previous bills were unsuccessful. However, the difference in cost between compostable and regular foam containers is often less than 50 cents — a difference that isn’t bad considering the positive environmen-tal impacts it will have. Although it will be a slightly more expensive al-ternative, it will keep non-biodegrad-able foam containers out of landfi lls. The cost difference between compostable and regular foam con-tainers isn’t high enough to greatly affect the total price of the food, if the containers are included. The prices will still be affordable. Furthermore, most of these foam containers are primarily used to serve plate lunches and will only be of use for roughly an hour. Com-paring the total amount of time that they’re useful to how long they will be sitting in landfi lls makes paying a little extra for a more eco-friendlier alternative reasonable, considering the long-term negative effects of foam containers. There are also other plant-based plastic compostable contain-ers that are sturdier, though which gravy cannot seep through even after it has been sitting for a while.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Due to its chemical composition, polystyrene, also known as regular foam, isn’t biodegradable. Accord-ing to the Environmental Protection Agency, a foam coffee cup can remain in a landfi ll for more than 500 years. Many of these polystyrene con-tainers are also improperly disposed and fi nd their way to the ocean. As a result, they pose serious dangers to animals, especially to marine life. One type of polystyrene, expanded polystyrene or EPS, is of serious con-cern since it breaks down into tiny pieces and is ingested by fi shes, other aquatic animals and seabirds. Furthermore, the EPA has stated in a 1986 solid waste report that the polystyrene manufacturing process is the fi fth largest creator of hazard-ous waste in the United States. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has also classifi ed styrene, a major component of polystyrene, as a possible human carcinogen.
UHʼS MOVE TOWARDS SUSTAINABIL ITY The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has recognized the environ-mental impacts of these food contain-ers and has steadily made progress towards a more eco-friendly campus.
Last year, with the help of stu-dents and faculty members, the UH Mānoa implemented a new policythat greatly eliminated the use of sty-rofoam on campus. An online version of the policy states “Vendors negotiating new con-tracts will be prohibited from using EPS foam food-service products.” For vendors who are still under a pre-existing contract, they are “encouraged to phase out EPS foam products use as soon as possible,” and that their contracts “will not be renewed unless said vendors commit to eliminate the use of all EPS food service products.” Sodexo, which operates the University’s dining services, has also been using compostable con-tainers, plates and utensils for a number of years. And similarly, Paradise Palms has committed to being plastic bag free. Although foam containers are useful, there are better alter-natives. Banning them will ben-efi t the environment, and make Hawai‘i more environmentally friendly. With such a unique eco-system, the state must make prop-er decisions in ensuring the pres-ervation and safety of the animals that live within our region.
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At fi rst glance, the U.S. men’s national soccer team could have an early exit at the 2014 World Cup. The toughest obstacle for this squad to overcome wasn’t head coach Jurgen Klinsmann leaving the U.S. all-time leading soccer Landon Donovan off the fi nal tournament roster. Group G in this year’s World Cup has been hailed as this tourna-ment’s “Group of Death.” It features World Cup favorites Portugal and Germany, along with Ghana, who has previously beaten the U.S. in the last two World Cup Finals. As the fourth side in a talented and familiar group, the odds of the U.S. advanc-ing to the knockout stages in Brazil are incredibly low.
GHANA The first match for the U.S. will be against Ghana and will be the third con-secutive World Cup in which the two nations have faced off against each other. The Ghana-ians have gotten the better of the Americans, winning each game by a score of 2-1, including a second round victory in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. With an attack featuring 28 -year-old Asamoah Gyan, and former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Michael Essien bolstering the midfield, Ghana is in line to shock Americans for the third straight World Cup. Offi cial Prediction: Ghana 2-0 U.S.
PORTUGAL The U.S. has won its last two matches against the Portuguese, although their last encounter oc-curred 12 years ago at the 2002
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‘The Group ‘The Group of Death’of Death’
World Cup in Korea. The U.S. has never played against a Portugal squad that featured Ballon d’Or win-ner and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. However, Portugal doesn’t have a backup plan if Ronaldo fails to live up to his worldly expecta-tions. He will have to pull off a per-formance similar to that of Diego Maradona in the 1986 World Cup in order to bring his country its fi rst ever World Cup trophy. Offi cial Prediction: Portugal 2-2 U.S.
GERMANY Although the U.S. defeated the heavily touted German squad last year in an exhibition match by a score of 4-3, it would come as a major shock if the Americans were able to obtain even a point against Joachim Low’s team. The Ger-mans’ attacking force may only fea-ture one striker in Miroslav Klose, but players like Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski should prove to be enough to defeat an American backline that has only one player
(DaMarcus Beasley) who has played in a World Cup. Offi cial Prediction:
Germany 3-1 U.S.
THE LUCK OF THE DRAW
The American public will point its fi nger at Klinsmann for
not bringing Donovan to Brazil,
but even if he did make Donovan apart of his squad, one player cannot defi ne a team, or make
them victorious. The Americans were dealt the worst hand in the group stage draw and
will struggle to fi nd success in Brazil in
the coming weeks. But it is important to
remember that no match is played on paper and no result
is offi cial until the full 90 minutes are played. Nothing is impossible, but the U.S. needs a miracle-or two- if we want to advance out of this historically diffi cult group.
Review: ‘Koi, Like the Fish’Review: ‘Koi, Like the Fish’Rating:
BEN SAUNDERS
Staff Writer
Advertised by the program as a “timeless family drama,” Kumu Kahua Theatre’s produc-tion of “Koi, Like the Fish” does not fail to deliver on its promise. Co-directed by Justin Fragiao and William Kāhele, “Koi” is marked by effective design choices, as well as stellar acting throughout. In line with its stated purpose of perform-ing local theatre pieces, KKT takes on Maui playwright Keali‘iwahine Hokoana’s play and delivers a perfor-mance that varies between a light, humorous side and a soul-crushing-ly tragic angle. As such, it does jus-tice to the playwright’s stated intent, which was to write the production “in shades of gray because life is never black and white.”
FALL ING APART This is not to say that the per-formances by the cast were not colorful. The actors guide the audi-ence through a thick web of family ties, showing how quickly things can unravel, even when love desper-ately attempts to hold them togeth-er. Koi (played by Kumu veteran John Wat, a renowned Kumu actor and director who was last seen in HSF’s “Julius Caesar” and “King Lear”) is newly retired and needs someone to take care of him in his advanced age. His niece, Yosepha (Nani Morita, last seen in “Moa A Mo‘i”) agrees to take care of him and the aging house he resides in, along with her reluctant husband Bryce (Reb Beau Allen, last seen in “Cockadoodledoo”) and their new-born baby. What begins as a light-hearted comedy quickly evolves into something far more emotional and complex as the characters at-tempt to adapt to their new situation and begin to grow apart. Although
Certain small oversights seemed to persist, however.
I was interested to see how Koi’s fi sh (a koi fi sh, of course) would be mani-
fested, and was surprised to see that it wasn’t represented with so much as a prop. While
watching an elderly man talk to an empty fi sh tank could have a num-ber of other connotations, it was un-usual in a play that for the most part felt very realistic. In spite of this, the show for the most part was exceedingly well-done and believable; in fact, certain par-ticularly powerful moments may be too much for younger or more sensi-tive audiences. However, the show’s messages about love and sacrifi ce will be relatable to many, and lovers of comedy, tragedy and everything in between should consider checking out what Kumu Kahua’s production of Koi, Like the Fish has to offer.
Koi, Like the Fish is showing May 29, 30, 31, and June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Tickets are avail-able at the Kumu Kahua Box Of-fice between 11a.m. and 3p.m., or at www.kumukahua.org.
the setting does not change much, this does not detract from the quality of the show due to the stellar acting of everyone onstage. Parts of the show are diffi cult to watch simply be-cause the acting is so believable, and at least a few audience mem-bers were moved to tears during some of the more heated argu-ments between the members of the once-happy family.
SET FOR SUCCESS While the technical design takes a bit of a backseat to the acting, it is nonetheless gener-ally f itting for the play. The set, which was also designed by co-director Fragiao, is simplistic and a believable setting for an old, falling-apart house, and the openness of it does not detract from the story; rather, it forces the audience to observe even the most intense moments closely, without the stage separating them from the action. The light and sound design is also un-obtrusive and, while not adding too much to the performance, certainly does not take anything away from it.
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With the most watched sporting event in the world set to take place this week, both casual and hardcore fans alike will be looking forward to the brilliance and emotion that the World Cup never fails to produce. Some games, teams and players will attract those powerful moments like lightning rods in a storm. Here are some predictions for where and when those moments might take place.
BEST GROUP STAGE MATCH Nick: Italy and Uruguay will play on June 24, and the two pow-erful soccer nations are part of a group that is sure to bring plenty of drama. England will play (and like-ly win) against Costa Rica simulta-neously with their match, and the three teams will be fi ghting for two spots to move on from the group stage. If things play out predict-ably, both teams will be looking for three points in this match, leading to a more open and exciting game that has both nations hoping to force its style upon the other. Fadi: On the second day of the tournament, Spain will take on the Netherlands. The open-ing game of Group B is important for two reasons. First, the game will be a rematch of the 2010 World Cup Final at which Spain won 1-0. The Dutch players will be eager to avenge the loss and hinder Spain’s progress in the tournament. Second, the loser of this match will likely secure a second place finish in the group and face likely Group A winner, Brazil. Securing three points in the opening game will be crucial in avoiding the host nation in the first knockout game.
BIGGEST STAR N: Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, the 22-year-old star from Brazil, holds the hope of a nation on his shoulders. But the last time
that the young Barcelona winger was tasked with such a burden, he led Brazil to a trophy in the 2013 Confederations Cup. In the past season, Neymar has scored 12 goals alongside 10 assists for Bra-zil. His playmaking was already on display in a friendly against Panama last week — where he scored a goal and set up two more in Brazil’s 4-0 victory. His speed and talent with the ball can unlock any defense in the world, and he will be asked to do just that if Bra-zil hopes to return to the fi nal. F: Neymar will dominate all the headlines for the host na-tion, and his every touch will be watched by millions. However, the biggest star and potential top scorer will be the Portuguese cap-tain. Cristiano Ronaldo has been enjoying his best season thus far, which was capped with the Ballon d’Or. He led Real Madrid to the
UEFA championship by breaking the tournament’s goal record and single-handedly squeezed Portu-gal past Sweden in the fi nal World Cup qualifi cation playoff match. Barring some injury worries, Ronaldo should carry his form to the world’s biggest stage.
MOST SURPRIS ING TEAM N: Bosnia-Herzegovina is the only team in the tournament that will be playing in its f irst World Cup in history, but that does not speak for the talent they pos-sess. The disciplined side boasts a respectable midfield in front of a stout defense, but their abil-ity to advance in the World Cup rests on their goal scorer, Edin Dzeko. The striker from Man-chester City is in solid form ap-proaching the tournament. His size and finishing ability might guide the inexperienced team
out of the group stage and into the quarterfinals. F: England’s last two tourna-ments have been less than stellar. In 2006, Portugal defeated Eng-land in penalty kicks, and in 2010 Germany embarrassed the side with a dominant 4-1 score line. The world no longer looks at England as an international powerhouse. This tournament will be an end to an era for a squad that features the likes of Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard. But, no longer under massive pressure to perform on the global stage, England will make a deep run into the quarterfi nals that will eventu-ally end against Brazil.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT N: Beyond the fancy stadiums and the millions of dollars spent to promote the tournament, Brazil is torn on the games. Protests and
graffi ti have been seen all over the country, speaking out against the commercialization of Brazil in the interest of the World Cup. The favelas outside the stadiums are fi lled with poor families, crime and children unsure of where their next meal will come from. The so-cial inequality and political unrest could be magnifi ed while the rest of the world is just expecting some exciting soccer matches. F: Injuries will prevent soc-cer fans from watching a tour-nament at its full potential. Key players will miss the Cup due to various ailments. Among them is one of the sport ’s top attackers: Radamel Falcao. When healthy, the Colombian Tiger is unstop-pable, but his ACL injury will limit his country’s progress. Italy will be without key mid-fielder Riccardo Montolivo after he suffered a broken leg in a friendly. Mexico’s mission to get out of the group stage was dealt a devastating blow after it lost key midfielder Luis Montes. Other key players to miss the tourna-ment include Croatia’s Niko Kranjcar, Netherlands’ Rafael van der Vaart, England’s Theo Walcott and Germany’s Marco Reus, who was injured in his team’s final warm-up game.
WHO MAKES THE F INAL? N: The Brazilian side, energizedby their fans and decades of soccer superiority, will make a dazzling run to the semifi nals where they mus-ter a few moments of brilliance to get past a powerful, but uninspiredGerman side. Spain, winners of the last World Cup, will survive its dif-fi cult group to face Argentina in the semifi nal. It is there that the expe-rienced Spanish midfi eld will limit the offensive attack from Argentina, sending them to the fi nal in a tenseshowdown of talent. F: I can’t argue with Nick’s prediction of the final, but I’ll be brave enough to make another prediction. In front of a cacopho-nous crowd, Brazil will defeat Spain 3-2 in an instant classic.
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