Five new officers were elected to the staff through an online election including two new class representatives and two college program representatives. Junior, Matt Robertson joined the executive board on AS-HPU as At Large Representative. The remaining officers were elected through a vote from AS-HPU during one of their general meetings. Officers from last year’s staff such as Rebecca Malak, Julian Jose Hilario, and Kerk Allen will take positions as President, Vice President, and Treasurer. Lisa Doyle and Shari Ann Bautista, representatives from the Student Life Office are residing again as AS-HPU Advisors. AS-HPU made their second annual Fall Retreat held at the YWCA in Kane‘ohe Oct. 9 through 11, inviting two AS-HPU members to join the 18-member staff of officers. During this retreat AS-HPU was able to get to know one another and plan out their game plan for the school year, including organizing fundraisers and student activities. Over the course of the weekend AS-HPU initiated and discussed nearly 30 new goals and student programs and three major projects for the year. AS-HPU Officers and e-mail addresses Executive Officers Rebecca Malak – Student Body President (rmalak@campus.hpu.edu) Julian Jose Hilario – Vice President (jhilario@mac.com) Na Lim Heo – Secretary (nalimheo@gmail.com) Kerk Allen – Treasurer (kerkallen@gmail.com) Matt Robertson – At Large Representative (mrobert5@campus.hpu.edu) Class Representatives Janel Foster – Senior Class (jleighfos@gmail.com) Melanie Heins – Junior Class (heins.mel@gmail.com) Kate Kincaid – Sophomore Class (kkincaid@campus.hpu.edu) Saige Martin – Freshman Class (smarti13@campus.hpu.edu) College Representatives Adam Charlton – Business Administration (atcharlton@gmail.com) Cindy Villalobos – Humanities and Social Sciences Jesse Edwards – Natural and Computational Sciences (jedwards7@campus.hpu.edu) Campus Representatives Anne Haugaard – Windward and Public Relations Blake Gardner – Downtown (mr.bgardner@hotmail.com) Daniel Kelly – Military (dkelly1@campus.hpu.edu) Dino Burazer – International (dburazer@campus.hpu.edu) Non-Voting Officers Travis Mount – Parliamentarian (travismount@gmail.com) Stephen Milow – Residence Life Student Delegate (smilow@campus.hpu.edu) Advisors Lisa Doyle (ldoyle@hpu.edu) Shari Ann Bautista
Come see AS-HPU in action at one of their general meetings open to all students to attend. Do you have a student concern? Bring it up at one of the meetings, held from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sea Warrior Center.
Halloween on a college budgetby Hannah Beach, staff writer
October suggests many things from eating candy corn and caramel apples, drinking apple cider, to pumpkins and scare crows. Yes the first full month of fall brings around such delight but it also brings the one holiday where people of any age are able to dress up with whatever their creativity can produce- Halloween. If you are looking for ideas for costumes this year. Here are some tips for finding that perfect costume, even in these tough economic times. First up on our Halloween list is dressing up as a homeless person from HPU. Everyone’s seen them and the costume can be as easy as a quick trip to a Good Will or Salvation Army for some cheap clothes that you can rip up and roll in dirt. Don’t forget to mess your hair and an added feature of fake long nails is a bonus. For inspiration for this one simply look around the downtown campus. Lady Gaga is another option. We give you bonus points if you can find a way to turn your real hair, or a wig, into a bow at the top of your head. Again this costume can be pretty simple and cheap. Head to Walmart or a fabric store and find red fabric (a la the VMA’s outfit). Even a lacy curtain would work. There are remnant sales all the time at the fabric stores, so keep your eyes open if this is the route you want to take. Or again head over to the local Good Will and Salvation Army to find suitable items—although rubber bras and latex-wrap skirts might be hard to find. On the subject of celebrities, the now infamous incident between Kanye West and Taylor Swift can be a Halloween idea for two friends. For Kanye, any silky black shirt will do paired with sunglasses. For Taylor Swift simply find a silver dress with heels, crimp your hair(or get a wig from Price Busters) and find a fake award statue to carry. For Twilight fans going as Edward, Bella, or any cast member would be ideal. Couples looking for ideas could do the Edward and Bella combination. This one is really easy as their costumes require clothing that you may already have in your wardrobe or if you are going as one of the vampires, don’t forget glitter. Some stores carry body glitter that is easy to apply, and hair gel for Edward don’t forget to spike it. If Twilight isn’t your thing but you still want to go the vampire route, go as one of the vampires from the show, True Blood. Again all that would be truly necessary to complete any outfit you already own would be a pair of fangs and maybe a cup with cranberry juice to resemble the True Blood drink. Mixed Martial Arts fans can go as their favorite MMA fighter. Guys take your shirt off, grab a large, gold belt and some spandex pants. If you lack that six-pack ab look, go for spray on; not the same but it’ll work. There’s always the debate between which is better: a Mac or a PC. The Mac and PC guys from the Mac commercials could be your chance to show your support for either side. For PC find a brown suit and tie, easy at any Good Will or Salvation Army store and don’t forget the ‘80s glasses. Mac supporters, find your best all black outfit and part your hair down the middle. Other fans of Mac could go as an iPhone or iPod. The iPhone costume involves simply printing off the large icons for the various applications for the iPhone and attaching them to an all black outfit. Get creative on where you put the "on" button. For the iPod, find a cardboard box cut out a hole for your face, and paint the box the color of the iPod of your choice. Then add the play wheel again by printing off a large one and cutting it out or paint it on. If you are looking to take a trip through time, there is always the tried and true hippy from the ‘60s full of flower power, free love, and fun. If you want to spice up the past decades, and are brave enough, strap on a pair of roller blades or skates, and go as a Roller Derby Speed Skater. We highly recommend a helmet, if you choose this costume, and we will not be held liable for any injuries due to this costume. Carry either a boom box, or any other device that plays music loud, and have "Whip It" playing as you whiz through any where you go Halloween night. These are only a few of the hundreds of other costumes out there. Whatever you end up doing for this Halloween, have fun and stay safe!
Student travels to Melbourne, Australiaby Marcie Kagawa, student writer
You can wander the busy city streets of Melbourne for bargains, come face to face with local wildlife on an invigorating bushwalk, and relax while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Great Ocean Road. All this can be done in Australia’s smallest state of Victoria located at the southeastern tip of the continent. Melbourne is the capital and largest city in Victoria, and is Australia’s second most populous city after Sydney. Many of its greatest attractions are located in the Central Business District (CBD), the rectangular network of streets making up the city centre. Hop on the free City Circle Tram or Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus, complete with audio commentary of the sites, for a day (or two) of shopping and sightseeing at arcades, markets, museums, parks, and gardens, and other attractions. If you’re on the shuttle bus, get off at Stop Five for a visit to Victoria’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), regarded as one of the world’s oldest remaining exhibition buildings. Guided tours are available and require an advance booking. (http://museumvictoria.com.au/reb/) Right next to the REB is the Melbourne Museum for those interested in learning more about Australia’s history, culture, and natural environment. The museum is open daily and adult admission is $8. There are many other museums around the city that can be accessed by taking the shuttle bus. Check the route map for stop information at www.thatsmelbourne.com.au. If shopping is the biggest thing on your mind, get off the shuttle at Stop Eight to walk around the historic Queen Victoria Market. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Sundays, and boasts over 1,000 stalls with goods ranging from gourmet food to clothes, electronics and souvenirs. If that’s not enough, take the shuttle to the next stop at Waterfront City to shop at Harbour Town, or head south into the city to check out the arcades on Little Collins Street, inexpensive shops on Swanston, and the malls on Bourke.
If getting to know the local wildlife is your priority, head over to the Melbourne Zoo by taking the shuttle bus to Stop Eight, then taking a route 55 tram. The Melbourne Zoo is Australia’s oldest zoo and offers visitors the chance to see a wide range of animals, many native to Australia and countries in Southeast Asia, such as koalas, kangaroos, Sumatran tigers, and Asiatic elephants. For a look at some of Australia’s unique marine life, the Melbourne Aquarium is a good place to visit with a wide array of species. The "Antarctica" exhibit features a large group of king and gentoo penguins, while the "Sharks Alive" exhibit features massive stingrays, sevengill sharks, and endangered grey nurse sharks. On the Coast The Great Ocean Road (GOR) is a coastal road about 150 miles long, stretching from Torquay to Allansford. It was built by Australian soldiers who returned from battle after World War I as a memorial for their comrades who lost their lives fighting. It officially opened in 1932. Drive yourself along the GOR, or you can join a chartered tour. If you plan to drive, know that the minimum age for renting a car in Australia is 21. Also remember that vehicles are driven on the left side of the road, not the right. There are signs along the GOR as reminders for visitors who normally drive on the right. The GOR can be easily accessed from Geelong, the second largest city in Victoria, which is about an hour drive or train ride from Melbourne. It officially starts in Torquay, where you can visit Bells Beach, home of the world’s oldest surfing competition, the Rip Curl Pro. A major stop along the road is the resort town of Lorne. It is located right on the coast of Loutit Bay, set against the Otway Range. You can go on a bushwalk along one of the many Great Otway National Park trails where you might run into some local wildlife and see some breathtaking views of the GOR and Southern Coast. Or dive into the bay—with a wetsuit, of course—for swim or surf. About 30 minutes after passing through the town of Apollo Bay, you’ll get to Cape Otway at the southern-most tip of the GOR. You can take a 45-minute guided tour of the Cape Otway Lightstation, complete with a climb up the spiral staircase to the top. And if you have a couple of hours to spare, the trail to Rainbow Falls starts at the lightstation. Port Campbell is one of the most visited sections of the GOR. Port Campbell National Park is home to world-famous views of the 12 Apostles, great rock "stacks" created by wave erosion. Walk out on the observation deck to see the eight visible apostles—out of the thirteen apostles, only nine were visible from the observation deck until 2005 when one of the nine collapsed. Take a short drive to Loch Ard Gorge, the site of the deadly Loch Ard shipwreck, where you can walk down a set of stairs to get to the pristine and the beach.
Surrounded by spectacular mountains, this option for housing provides a secure quiet place to meet new people, as the HPU Residence Life Office organizes a variety of events as well as different weekly games and activities on campus. It’s also a stepping stone for exploration of the windward side of the island, as Hawai‘i Loa is only minutes away from half a dozen hiking trails and bus stops to Kaneohe, Kailua beach, and shopping areas, including Honolulu. HPU operates a free (to students) shuttle service between Honolulu and the downtown campus even on weekends, even though dorm residents are usually the only ones that utilize. A mere 15 minute drive can take students from the quite scenic area of Hawai‘i to the lively and busy part of the island. If dorm life is too restricting, and you don’t like sharing a bathroom, HPU also offers an Off-Campus Housing program that provides students a chance to live in apartment-like dorms, usually older hotels, in the heart of Waikiki. The largest of these is the Ohia Student Suites, 17 floors high with about 13 rooms on each floor. It is the most active among the Waikiki dorms. RAs at Ohia create weekly trips such as a bus ride to hike Diamond Head, a BBQ at Fort DeRussy beach, a tour of Iolani Palace, and more. Located at Seaside and Kuhio avenues, Ohia is five minutes away from Waikiki beach and its main shopping strip on Kalakaua and about 15 minutes from Ala Moana Shopping Center. The Student Suites don’t offer a meal plan, and they are comparable and perhaps even a little less expensive than than the Hawai‘i Loa campus Residence halls. At Ohia, students can request a triple for $2796 or a double for $2996. (Add about $1,400 for food and compare to $4,443 per semester for a triple and $5,547 for a double.) Students can also request a single for $5750 a semester. Each unit comes with its own kitchenette, as well as a bathroom with shower. "The Ohia is quite the experience," said Malie Hattie Kamakahi, an HPU senior who is also an RA at Ohia. "I’ve met some of my best friends here. There is always something going on in the dorms, but if I want to get away to study for a little, the 11th floor has a study room that stays quiet." With the current economy causing a decline in hotel occupancy, many hotels and apartment buildings have began to open their doors to students. The Ohana Waikiki West, located just blocks away from the Ohia, has opened three of its 17 floors to students and has a hotel rather than a dormitory atmosphere. The students at Ohana are excited to have maid service once a week that provides clean towels and bathroom supplies and vacuums the floors. "I talk to my friends back on the mainland" said Jessica Jarquio an HPU junior who lives in a double at Ohana, "and they are now not only jealous that I go to college in Hawai‘i but that I have people that clean up after my mess every week." Finally, as a last option, students without family on O‘ahu can go apartment hunting. After a year of living on campus or in student suites, many students look for a place they can call a true "home." Sources for apartments include craigslist.com, supermarket bulletin boards, and classified ads, but successful apartment hunting is part luck and part determination. Will Burkett, an HPU senior, was lucky. He was just walking down a street in Waikiki when he saw a building he liked. He asked the manager, "Hey do you have any apartments that are open for leasing?" The answer that day was "Yes." The price was perfect, and the next week Burkett moved into his own apartment. Other people are up and down the streets, on and off the Internet, and posting ads everywhere trying to find a place to live. Miguel Angel Doroteo Jr., an HPU sophomore, looked for about a month before he lucked into an opportunity like Burkett’s. Finding a place to live can be stressful, especially with the market and economy fluctuating as it has the past 18 months, but it is always smart to keep in all options open. Though it sounds appealing, the responsibility of your own apartment, lease commitment, utilities, and living with no RA or guidance, can be a challenge in itself. Take your time when considering student housing, choose wisely, and ask for recommendations from those who have lived in the building you are considering calling home. HPU’s Center for Off Campus Housing might be able to help. In 1165 Bishop St. Suite 210E, it can be reached at 544-1430.
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