Campus expansion estimated at $150M
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Campus expansion estimated at $150M
INSIDE i'· o • Read about Koa Gallery's latest exhibit, "Caution, Righteous, Thirst." ne'Nspress www.ka pionewspress.com Volume 49 ·Issue 9 11.1.10 Campus expansion estimated at $150M KCC upgrades will include a parking structure with 1,099 stalls, new buildings By Trevor LaTorre COPY EDITOR Shoulder to shoulder, students suffocate one another to make it to class. Regardless of how you dress it up, 9,400 students can't be sidestepped. Space is a malignant issue that has permeated the campus and caused such uproar that Kapi'olani Community College administrators began to hear the harrowing pleas of students trying to find parking in Lot C. Earlier this semester the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents approved in concept - withholding a few stipulations - the Long-Range Development Plan for KCC. The developer, PBR Hawai'i Inc., is hoping to add 195,000 gross square feet- all of which has yet to be appropriated and 1,099 parking stalls. According to PBR Hawai'i Inc. estimates, the preferred plan - which includes parking structures - will cost $150,772,053. Meaning that if this project were to be entirely student-funded each student - out of 9,400 - would have to stumble around for $16,039.58. Although not quite a fathomable number, it sheds light on how much state universities rely on taxpayers' dollars. KCC has done its best to mitigate space issues, said Louise Pagotto, vice chancellor of Academic Affairs. Nevertheless, with approximate enrollment figures at 9,400, students, teachers and administrators have seen face-to-face courses drop and hybrid and off-site courses reach an unprecedented high. And yet, there isn't enough space. The last major renovation to KCC finished earlier this year with the construction of the Kahikoluamea Center and the addition to 'Iliahi. KCC officials knew that something had to be done and began serious inquiry a year and a half ago into a development plan that would ease the concerns of not only those directly associated with KCC but also the neighborhood. "The BOR commended our efforts in getting input from the neighbor- MAP COURTESY OF PBR HAWAII, INC. The development master plan, created by PBR Hawai'i, Inc., provides a projected map of KCC when the $150 million construction will be completed. The last major renovation to occur at KCC was the 'Ilia hi building and the construction of the Kahikoluamea Center, which was completed earlier this year. hood;' Pagotto said. With about 1,174 parking stalls located either on campus or on KCC service roads, the surrounding neighborhoods - Kaimuki and Kapahuluhave been directly impacted by the school's inability to provide adequate parking for so many students. Quite simply, not only does KCC have a space problem but also a capacity issue, said Kalani Fujiwara, a professor at KCC. Students, teachers and faculty members hope that the expansion and developmental plan will alleviate this problem. Thanks in part to the on-campus terrain, KCC is able to comply with height restrictions set by the state and surrounding neighborhoods. By burrowing out hills, parking structures and other buildings are able to accommodate heavy traffic while also not impeding residents' ability to see SEAN NAKAMURA/KAPI'O As KCC's enrollment continues to climb, parking space has become limited. This Long-Range Development Plan includes a new parking lot, to be built on a current lot near Olapa, will create nearly 2,000 stalls for students and faculty. the ocean. Pagotto said that while a parki ng structure may not encroach upon the neighborhood height restrictions, the college would still be able to have fo ur stories and a classroom on top of that. Both Volume I and II of the long- range development plan are available online at ftp:/ /www. pbrhawaii.com (the username is lrdp and the password is kcc2010). INDEX Campus news Advising Transferring Editorial Column Top 10 2 3 5 6 7 7 4 5 Susan Murata, recently nominated for the 2010 Governor's Awards, shares her passion for libraries. The General Election is Nov. 2. Got questions? Read about the ca ndidates and issues on t he ballot. 2 lnews Grant promotes math readiness By Joie Nishimoto EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The KCC Service-Learning program is continuing to expand. The program has recently received a $25,000 grant this semester. According to outreach coordinator Melisa Orozco, the subgrant was provided by the Hawaii Pacific Islands Campus Compact and the Corporation for National and Community Service. The funder is Learn and Serve America. "Last year was the first in 15 years that we got funds;' said Orozco. Orozco said the grant will be used to help the program reach out into the community to improve youth skills in subjects such as math and science. "There's a specific focus this time around;' she said. "This time we're looking at calculus readiness:' She said that the calculus readi ~ ness plan does not imply a focus on calculus itself, but rather, getting students in middle and high schools to be prepared for calculus. "We want to get youngsters into math and science;' Orozco said. "We see that a lot of young people aren't ready for it. Our goal is to develop and expand math and science readiness and interest:' The Service-Learning program will work alongside Palolo Learning Center, UH-Manoa and Windward Community College to host calculus readiness camps next summer. Service-Learning may work with KCC's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program to increase math and science readi ness. The calculus readiness camps will last for eight days at the wee campus, and will consist of morning math ses sions taught by KCC instructors and Service-Learning volunteers. Following the math sessions, in the afternoon students will participate in a hands-on applied math or science class. "We want to find innovative ways that show how important math and science are;' said Orozco. "If you give a kid something science-related but dumbed down, they might take the easy way out:' RIE MIYOSHI/KAPI'O The Service-Learning program's office, located right next to Subway at the Ilia hi building, offers help for students interested in serving the community. The program will host summer intensive math and science readiness camps at WCC. Orozco said that she will begin recruiting students and fac ulty beginning this semester. In addition, sh e hopes that through this grant, KCC will be able to take action against a growing prob!em among young students today. "This grant helps us to focus on this mass problem ;' she said. "If the Culinary restaurant to reopen U.S. is a competitor for the world and high school graduates are not prepared (for higher math and sciences), they're more likely to fall off the bandwagon:' Orozco said there may be a disproportional representative of students at KCC taking higher math courses versus rem edial math courses. Counselors advise, aid students in their academic planning By Remington Taum STAFF WRITER RIE MIYOSHI/KAPI'O This coming Wednesday, the 220 Grille on the second floor of the Ohia bulding will reopen to the public. The 220 Grille offers a wide variety of dishes, all created to perfection by the students in KCC's culinary program. Som etimes it's difficult to decide what courses to take or which direction to head in fo r academic planning. There are ways that students can plan efficiently with help from campus counselors to avoid confusion. Academic advising is widely available on the Kapi'olani Community College campus. Counselors and links on the KCC Web site are available for students to use as a source when planning their academic path and career pathway. In the advising sessions, counselors can help students to explore their strengths, interests, goals and values based on their experiences. It can assist them in deciding a major and what they want their career to be. Steve Harris, Languages, Literatures and Linguistics counselor, Lama 11 9 4303 Diamond Head Rd . Honolul u, Hawai 'i 9681 6 Joie Nishimoto Trevor Latorre Remington Ta um Nix Kinney Editor-in-Chief Copy Editor Staff Writer StaffWriter/Videographer Sean Nakam ura Rie M iyosh i A lika Pfaltzgraff M ai Oseto Photo Editor Staff Photographer Staff Photographer/Writer Graphics Designer "I hope this service will stimulate more kids to pursue math and science;' she said. The Service-Learning program lets students to participate in community service projects while enrolled in an academic course. Mahoro Kusun oki Janel! Nakahara Brandon Tom Social Media Specialist Advertising Mangaer Web Designer encourages students to make an appointment with their counselor. "(Students) may know what they want to do, but aren't aware yet:' Harris said. "They may just need to talk it through." The academic advising syllabus is another tool to help students better understand what academic advising is and what it can do to help them. It also teaches students how to prepare for an advising session. "It is always better for students to seek academic advising earlier so they have more time to prepare;' Harris said. Still relatively new, the syllabus is not available online but will soon be accessible to students. According to the syllabus, in five easy steps students can prepare themselves for their next advising session. Students should review their chosen program of study if they have ACADEMIC: See page 3 Tel : (808) 734.91671 Fax: (808) 734.9287 kapio@hawaii.edu I kapio.net Kim Baxter Paige L. Jinbo Catherine E. Toth Adviser Assistant Adviser Faculty Adviser The Kapi'o is a weekly publication of the Board of Student Publications (BoSP) at Kapi'olani Community College, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Act1on institution. Funding is provided by student fees and advertising . Circulation is 2,500 . This publication reflects the opinions ·and views of the editors and writers who are solely responsible for content. and not necessarily those of KCC. the faculty, or staff. All subm1ssions are welcomed. Editors reserve the right to edit for length and content. Publication of any submission is not guaranteed. For all advertisi ng queries, send contact information to kapioads@hawaii.edu. news 13 New art exhibit exposes drastic approach to the human figure By Alika Pfaltzgraff STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Koa Art Gallery is currently featuring a three-person art exhibition entitled, "Caution, Righteous, Thirst;' featuring artists Calvin Collins, Mark Maresca, and Dieter Runge, all of whom recently graduated from the University ofHawai'i Manoa with a master's degree in fine art. At first glance, the collection might seem incongruent, given their radically different perspectives. As curator David Behlke put it, "They each have drastically different approaches to the way they approach the human figure:' Indeed, it is the human figure the common denominator engrained in this artistic menage a trois. The name of the exhibit correlates to a theme present in each artist's work. Righteous: Mark Maresca, an art teacher at the Academy of the Pacific, displays his affinity for sensationalism in his section. Pieces like "Not Quite Super" reflect our cultures declining values, crippled visionaries borne out of a corpulent populous that's been fed off of the daily depictions of digital depravity. A searing indictment of modern societies carnivorous liaison between consumer and supplier. We've fallen victim to a malicious, and conscious desensitization by degenerate adexecs, lacking an iota of morality. Academic: Continued from page 2 decided, as well as bring a list of questions for their counselor. It's also helpful to review their Academic Journey, which is available under STAR degree check on the MyUH portal. Transfer students must provide transcripts from outside the UH system. It's recommended that students seek advice from a counselor in the field of their interest, the earlier the better. A good time for students to start planning schedules is a few weeks before registration starts. It's important to make note of Maresca's unbridled restraint lends itself to the importance of the imagery that haunt his pieces. He's lined the walls with macabre disfigurements evoking visceral reactions by all who dare to purvey. Jagged shards of glass genuflecting to a caustic replication of a surfboard. Yet for all his malice, his weapons of choice are magazine collages, acrylic paints, and foil. We should be so lucky. Caution: Collins' work comes from a deeply personal conflict with self-identity. The subject of Kapi'o Magazine's recent artist profile, his work deals with racial and gender abstractions, often leaking into the realms of the surreal. His collection being showcased entitled "Self Portraits of The Black Child I Never Was" is a series of carefutly painted depiction of three anguished youths, struggling to come to terms with themselves. The deep sorrow imbued in these pieces serve as a caveat to those on the brink of familial dysfunction. Thirst: Runge's work is arguably the most stable of the lot, featuring a series of sterile paintings grounded firmly in this world. Her paintings exhibit a penchant for American quiescence, capturing lithe slices of intimate moments that would otherwise be lost to time. Her work cushions those who the counselor's walk-in days and times for future reference. One of the most essential things students must do to prepare is to record and keep important KCC documents, including advising sheets from counseling sessions, STAR degree audit reports and the transfer evaluation report. Even though students receive help from KCC to decide on careers and majors, it is ultimately up to the student to make the final decision. It's beneficial for students to know how to calculate their GPA to help determine their academic standing. After seeking advising from counselors, students may understand more about themselves as well as what they want for the future. ALI KA PFALTZGRAFF/KAPI'O Top: Mark Maresca's "Blood Sport." Left: Dieter Runge's "Vampire Tatim" Below: Calvin Collin's "Self Portraits of the Black Child i Never Was.'' harbor untrained eyes, while simultaneously stimulating veteran connois seurs with simple yet concise uses of color and space . In summation, this exhibit is equal to the sum of it's parts - and the parts are damned good. TIP /RESOURCE BOX: • UHM academic advising program sheets: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/ovcaa/programsheets/ ·Academic Advising: http://kcc.hawaii.edu/page/advising ·Calculate your GPA: http://kcc.hawaii.edu/object/io_1178854573250 ·Transfer Database: http://hawaii.edu/transferdatabase/ • Counselor Webpage: http://www.kcc.hawaii.ed u/object/cou nselors.htm I • COMPASS Placement Testing: http://www2.hawaii.edu/..... kcctest/ .l As loyal column readers the staff at the Kapio would like to know more from you. How are we doing~ Questions? Concerns? 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Jinbo ASSISTANT ADVISER When the 2004 flash flood ripped through UH-Manoa's Hamilton Library completely destroying the ground floor, Susan Murata left her post at KCC, strapped her mud-clearing attire on and treaded through the debris looking for anything salvageable, thus starting the six-month recovery for the library. "I climbed into that mud, looking for prescription glasses or any type of memorabilia that was important to the staff, then I started looking for priceless books;' Murata said. "It was important that we made the people who worked at the library a prioritY:' According to various library staff members, KCC's head librarian is notorious for these acts of altruism. So when it came to nominate someone for the Governor's Award and UH-Manager of the Year Award, Susan Weber, reference librarian, along with other library staffers, made certain Murata was nominated. While Murata didn't receive the Governor's Award - Civil Defense Telecommunications Officer George Burnett was the recipient- she was awarded the UH Manager of the Year Award. "It was a total surprise when I found out that I was nominated;' Murata said. "I was so embarrassed; I don't like being in the spotlight. Then, it was more embarrassing when Shellie (Murata's secretary) called my mom." Weber noted in the nomination form that Murata's humble attitude makes her a successful manager that people are thrilled to be in the company of. "Susan fosters a collaborative work environment and encourages others;' Weber said. "She is approachable and open to ideas. She listens, she is thoughtful and she is decisive:' During her tenure as head librarian, Murata has undertaken several projects that moved KCC's Lama Library from a modest operation to a 21st Century model organization. When Murata arrived at KCC in 2001, there were only three desktop computers available to students. Furthermore, none of the computers could access the Internet. Today, there are 135 SUSAN MURATA Alternative professions: CIA agent or person who runs the Red Cross Favorite book(s): Harry Potter series Pets: Two cats, one dog Favorite food: Chocolate Things she can't live without: iPhone and Kindle Hobbies: Hiking and snowboarding Favorite place to shop: "Online; why waste time." Words to live by: /IYou have to be. constantly learning. You 're not alive unless you're learning." Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving Quirky fact: She has five TVs in her house, but doesn't watch any TV or movies. public computers, including 59 laptops and 76 desktops, and wireless access to the Internet throughout the library. In addition, in 2006, Murata spearheaded a $5.2 million renovation of the library's air conditioning system and reconfiguration of the library. According to Weber's nomination form, Murata worked seamlessly with contractors and staff to relocate personnel and move 75,000 books, 35 pieces of art, numerous fixtures and equipment, and more than 300 chairs and desks from the first floor to the second floor while keeping the library open. "I am pleased that this award has brought recognition to Susan, the Library and Learning Resources staff and the entire KCC community;' Weber said. "It is a well-deserved honor and, like some library books, long overdue:' HER PASSION FOR LIBRARIES Murata was 5 years old when she realized she wanted to become a librarian. "I always knew I was going to be a librarian;' she said. ''Although it's not the same as I thought when I was a kid, I thought I was just going to be able to read all day, and that would have been the coolest job. I'm really geeky:' While she doesn't get to read all day - not books, anyway, more manuals - she still loves her job. For more than 20 years, Murata has worked in libraries. After receiving her master's degree from UH-Manoa in library sciences in 1986, she worked at Hamilton Library for 12 years. "Susan was very vibrant and smart and she caught on to everything very fast;' said Jacqueline Ching, a former library technician for Hamilton Library that worked closely with Murata. "There was something about her personality that made everyone get along with her. I really liked working with her:' Although Murata worked her way up to become one of the department heads for Hamilton Library, she felt it was time for her to move on to bigger challenges. The head librarian position at KCC opened up; she applied and got the job. THE FUTURE: WHAT'S NEXT? In addition to being UH's Manager of the Year, Murata has just been appointed a commissioner for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (AC]C) . Murata, along with 18 other ACJC commissioners, will visit 142 colleges across California, the pacific islands and Hawai'i to ensure that they're all meeting ACJC standards. She'll also use this opportunity to bring changes to KCC. Visiting the different colleges will give Murata the chance to see what methods other colleges are using to make sure they're meeting ACJC standards. If those methods differ from KCC but are effective, she'll look into implementing them at KCC. "It's about envisioning what the students want and giving it to them;' Murata said. "''m proud to be working with a staff that wants to help foster an environment that helps students:' features IS Transfer schools with ease By Remington Taum STAFF WRITER The time of year has rolled around where students who plan on transferring should be filling out applications or have just started thinldng about transferring to a four-year university. There are undoubtedly a list of questions that pop into students' minds as to how to transfer and where they should go. Throughout the transferring process, students can often run into problems with fast approaching deadlines or figuring out a major. KCC counselor Stephen Harris explains that a number of students don't realize that specific majors might require certain courses before getting into the targeted course. Those transferring should also keep in mind that certain majors may have a separate set of requirements along side the general education requirements for the college itself. Harris also explains that for majors like culinary or business programs, those classes don't transfer. Instead of the course preparing them for a university, the course is designed to prepare them to work a specific job. An example of a specific non-transferable course would be airline ticketing under the tourism and hospitality major. Not only do students think about what their major will be, but also the area in which they'll be . attending school. It's important for students to be in an area they're comfortable living in. Gemma Williams, counselor for the Maida Kamba Center, shared that some students wait till last minute to pick a major. Instead of holding off, they should be able to identify where they would like to go during their second year at KCC. Elective classes that will accompany the major can be taken once a student has decided. Those courses will be applicable to the desired major. Having a backup plan of different major choices will help students out just in case they decide to switch. "It's good to have some options;' Williams said. The Maida Kamba Center offers career assessment tests to help those narrow down their interests and to help determine what major may suit them best. Another assessment focuses closely on personality to help students look at themselves to figure out skills. Career workshops are offered to assist in career choice, change in major and or those undecided. Knowing what is involved in the transfer process and being aware of school requirements will help students in their moments of the final decision. RESOURCES: Maida Kamba Center Web site: Tips and links to assist in transfer process and planning (http://kcc. hawaii.edu/object/mkc.html) To sign up for Maida Kamba Center career workshops, call (808) 734-9500. DATES TO REMEMBER UHMinoa Last-minute election tips for the undecided By Joie Nishimoto EDITOR-IN-CHIEF This November, voters in Hawai'i will soon have the chance to determine the fate of who will be in political power thereafter. Several different candidates will be running for governor, lieutenant governor, 1st congressional district and 2nd congressional district. Previous U.S. representative Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Governor James "D uke" Aiona will be running for the governor's seat. Each candidate will be bringing to the table different focuses on an array of issues. Alongside Abercrombie, is Brian Schatz, who is a former chairman for the Democractic Party of Hawai'I and will be running for lieutenant governor. Accompanying Aiona, state House Minority Leader Lynn Finnegan will also be running for lieutenant governor. According to the Star-Advertiser, U.S. Representative Charles Djou, who currently holds the 1st congressional seat as the first republican to represent Hawai'i in Washington D.C. in two decades, will face state Senate President Colleen Hanabusa again to maintain his position. As for the candidates for 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono will face off against John Willoughby, republican. Then again there is U.S. Rep. Daniel Inouye who will run for his ninth term against republican Cam Cavasso. HOW TO VOTE AT YOUR POLLING PLACE: ·Go to the information and ballot demonstration station, which will be located outside the polling place. ·Go to the poll book station and you will be asked to sign the poll book • Receive your ballot at the ballot issuing station. Inside the folder you will see instructions on what to do next. • Lastly, cast your ballot in the ballot box. Race for governor Race for 1st Congressional District Issues to consider Neil Abercrombie (Democrat): Abercrombie, who represented Hawai'i's first Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1990, resigned this year to run for governor. With nearly 20 years of experience, Abercrombie's stances include support for civil unions. The Hawai'i State Teachers Association has voiced their support for Abercrombie, as well as friend President Barack Obama. Colleen Hanabusa (Democrat): Hanabusa, with 12 years of legislative experience and four years as the president of Hawai'i State Senate, has earned the support of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and current President Barack Obama. Hanabusa believes that the stimulus bill needs to be controlled, however, she is also confident that the road to economic recovery has begun. In addition, while Hanabusa is an opponent of the war in Iraq, she does support Obama's efforts in Afghanistan. Appointed school board As an attempt for drastic public school reform, voters will be asked if they prefer to elect members of the Board of Education or to have the governor appoint members. According to the Star-Advertiser, this has been placed on the ballot partly due to last year's furloughs, which left thousands of students with the shortest instructional calendar in the nation. The American Legislative Change Council's yearly report of public education systems gave Hawai'i a grade letter D for identifying quality teachers. Duke Aiona (Republican): Aiona was elected eight years ago as the lieutenant governor of Linda Lingle. He supports clean and renewable energy usage, hoping that Hawai'i will generate threefourths of its power through renewable energy by 2030. He has the endorsement of Hawaii Island Contractors' Association and UH's Vili the Warrior and Sports Hawai'i. Charles Djou (Republican): At just the age of 40, Djou is filling Abercrombie's seat until the election. He is the first Republican to represent Hawai'i in Congress in two decades. A former army reserve captain, Djou believes the war in Afghanistan is necessary and that U.S. troops need to stay committed to building a stable country there. Djou has received support from National Federation of Independent Businesses, Trust in Small Business and Paychecks Hawai'i. Rail transit authority This question on the ballot will ask voters whether to make amendments to the Revised City Charter to create a public transit authority to manage the oversight of the $5.5 billion rail project. The authority would be in charge of handling all aspects of the rail transit system, which includes acquiring land and setting proper fares. 61 editorial THE VIEW WE TAKE Voter turnout still at a low, despite high record-setting youth votes With the 2010 general election just one day away, politicians have been scrambling to get their voices out to the residents ofHawai'i. The most important campaigns this election season are the races for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. representative. The two primary candidates for governor are Democrat and former U.S. House of Representative Neil Abercrombie and Republican Duke Aiona, who is currently the lieutenant governor of Hawai'i. Also an important race is for U.S. Representative. This seat has been open to replace Abercrombie's seat following his resignation in late 2009. The two candidates are Colleen Hanabusa (Democrat) and Abercrombie's successor, Charles Djou (Republican). Voting is crucial, no matter what the race. Whether it be for president or mayor or even district representative, voting presents an opportunity for a person to get involved and input his or her opinions and suggestions regarding the way things are run in a society. The action of voting is a right that was given to all citizens of the United States through the amendments of the Constitution. The 24th Amendment states, "the right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax:' In addition, the 15th Amendment offers "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude:' AP There are big races at this year's general election. Among the races are for governor, with Lieutenant Governor James "Duke" Aiona and former U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie. According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, this year's voter turnout was a disappointing 40.5 percent, lower than the 2004 election. Society should take advantage of this right. People are quite prone to whine and complain about certain laws that get passed or about certain politicians who get elected into office. If people are not satisfied with the current state of the government, then they should stop making complaints and walk into the nearby voting booth. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported in September that voter turnout for this year's primaries totaled to about 40.5 percent - the CAMPUSVO ICES: seem to be getting more involved in politics. In a November 2008 press release by the Rock The Vote campaign, in the 2008 presidential election young voter turnout increased substantially in comparison to the 2004 election. About 24 million people from the ages of 18 to 29 voted on Election Day 2008, causing 2008 to have the most young voters ever to cast a ballot. Young college students should especially be paying more attention to politics rather than the latest trends in pop culture. Pop culture and entertainment will always change to keep up with the latest trends, but the government will not unless people gather and voice what changes should be made in order to live contently in Hawai'i or anywhere else in the United States. The view we take is written by the editors of the Kapi'o. We welcome all responses to this subject. E-mail "Letter to the Editor" at kapio@ hawaii.edu. If you had free plane tickets, where would you go and why? "Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. They're cultural places and the food is awesome." Lei Ngaue, 18, social work "Japan. My girlfriend and I talk about going to Japan. I speak Japanese, but I've never been to Japan ." Ren Kuwahara, 22, culinary 11 p.m. results reported that of the 684,481 registered voters, 276,944 votes were cast. According to a 2008 report by Pacific Business News, Hawai'i's voter turnout for the 2008 general election was 65.9 percent, 2 percent lower than the 2004 election Hawai'i had the lowest voter turnout in the nation in 2004 - despite the fact that Hawai'i-born Barack Obama was running for president. In spite of that disappointing turnout, teenagers across the nation "Europe, to see the culture. Also to find more good surf spots." "Spain. I've been there before and I really like it. I like the people there." Cory Kacher, 18, liberal arts Satomi Shibutani, 23, travel and tourism "Africa. I adopted a kid there, and I want to meet him:' "Mexico, for the surfing, women and food." Kawehi Nishimura, 18, nursing Jantzen Weight, 17, liberal arts editorials 17 l<api'o TOP 10 SEAN NAKAMURA I KAPI'O AP Breakfast bites Michael Pitt (left) and Steve Buscemi (right) act in a scene together in Martin Scorcese's new hit series, "Boardwalk Empire," on HBO. HBO shows provide viewers with more time to get to know characters r~ther than a two-hour movie. By Remington Taum STAFF WRITER AP Below: Omar Little contemplates an uncertain future in "The Wire.'' Even if you're not exactly the avid breakfast eater, it might be kind of nice to join the crew every now and then. It can be hard to find a decent place to order or drive thru to get a nice morning meal. Sometimes just a cup of coffee or a simple doughnut will do. If you're stuck in the morning on what to eat or need somewhere to grab some fast food, check out the Top 10 places to eat breakfast. Maybe some of these places might put you in the mood to eat some breakfast foods. 10 Paradise Bakery and Cafe • Located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center food court, dive into an assorted muffin tray, or even a bagel and cream cheese for $3.75. The simple things sometimes make for a better breakfast. AP Above: Kenny Powers gets a shot at redemp tion in Mexico in "Eastbound & Down.'' Starbucks Coffee • This place serves good, hot breakfast sandwiches. It's a two-inone deal, a wide variety of coffee and Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal and an egg white, spinach and feta wrap. I was surprised when I came across their breakfast items, and surprisingly satisfied. 9 Can't-miss HBO programming By humanizing the criminals and simultaneously vilifying law enforceSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER/WRITER ment officials, the program is a searing indictment of a government that's In a world where stagnated sitneglected a vital aspect of the popucom and hyper-dramatic cop show dominate cable television, the impor- lation. By drawing upon local talent tance of premium cable has become to fulfill major roles, the show shed a all the more crucial. light on one of America's darkest corners. Its canonization by critics and In recent years, HBO's programming has evolved and branched out fans alike is completely warranted. Of course, not all shows carry the into realms of entertainment that no other channel has come close to. Free same gravity of these dramas, and in from the cumbersome restrictions that respect, the comedies continuof cable television , the creative field ally push the envelope. A prime example is "Curb Your is much broader, offering writers a chance to explore every astronomi- Enthusiasm" starring Seinfeld's cocal idea they can stretch. Shows like creator Larry David. The show just "Deadwood;' "Rome" and "Six Feet wrapped its seventh season and has Under" have undertaken the draalready drawn the praise and acclaim that was lauded upon David's previmatic burden for a long time, effortlessly exploring the depths of death ous project. "Eastbound & Down" is another and depravity. Though mainly known for its flag - program that tretches the paramship series, "The Sopranos;' hows eters of modern television. Created like "OZ" and "Taxi Cab Confes- by Jodi Hill and Danny McBride, the sions" carried the channel through - show follows a foul-mouthed ex-athout the early '90s, offering viewers a lete with drug-induced aspirations of glimpse into the seedy underbelly of, making it back to the Big Leagues. America's streets and penitentiaries. The show has shades of "Strangers As of late, "The Wire" seems to have With Candy;' featuring off-beat supbecome a cultural fixation of sorts. porting characters with severe delu- By Alika Pfaltzgraff sions of grandeur. Their most recent show, Martian Scorsese's "Boardwalk Empire;' offers a unique take on the prohibition era and the toxic ramifications of government involvement. Starring Steve Buscemi and Michael Shannon, the show carries the violent flare of Scorsese's previous work, while offering a more involved narrative to the viewer. It's not as alienating as most period pieces, and it carries a pace in line with HBO's ae thetics. What makes these shows so emotionally engrossing is the amount of time allotted for the writers, who are able to develop narrative arches more than 12 to 13 hours instead of a film's usual two, giving viewers more than enough time to get to know characters, develop their relationships and witness their downfalls. We develop an emotional connection to them, and in doing so, vicariously experience their triumphs and traumas. The television industry looks good right now, better than its film counterpart, which is an exciting prospect for those unwilling to leave the couch for entertainment. 8 Zippy's • Need to keep it in here. Zippy's serves a variety of breakfast foods, from waffles to omelets. Either way, Zippy's always has a homey feel and starts serving breakfast at 11 p.m. Perfect place to go for a late night meal. 1 McDonald's • All right, I know that it's McDonalds, but hey, they do have a good egg McMuffin, right? Plus, the price is pretty good, especially if you're in a hurry or on a lower budget. 6 L&L Drive Inn • If you're an early bird, L&L has you covered. They serve breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and you can even a grab a plate lunch if you feel like it. good oatmeal and smoothies. Why not settle down for some hot slowcooked oatmeal. 4. IHOP OK, how can yo u not have fun with pancake flavors ranging from the original buttermilk to strawberry banana? Your taste-buds will thank you once you leave this place. They also have pretty good breakfast sandwiches too. 3 The Original Pancake House • How can you go wrong with a wide selection of breakfast options? Fresh fruit crepes, potato pancakes and even cereal. Located on Kapi'olani Boulevard, be sure to head over there early, once 9 a.m. rolls around, the wait for warm pancakes is rather lengthy. 2 Bogart's Cafe • It's tough to top a Bogart's sandwich- turkey and cheese with a choice of bread- but their breakfast is even harder to beat. Check it out for yourself one day before school in the morning. 1 BC Burrito • Sometimes it can be hard to find a place that makes good burritos. Well, this is it. Serving from 8 a.m. to noon, Tuesday to Friday, believe me, the breakfast burrito will fill you up for a long time. And, there will probably be leftovers for lunch. 5 Jamba Juice • I know it's not a sit down and eat place, but they have some pretty The Top 10 is a weekly feature from The Kapi'o. Fell 2010 Dean's List Kapi'olani Community College honors those students who earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher with 15 or more total credits accumulated over Fall and/or Spring and/or Summer semesters (of one academic year) by placing their name on the Dean's List. If you recognize students in this list, stop them and congratulate them. And then ask them what they did to achieve such success! Abdul-Samad, Saeed Foster, Alexandra Inagaki, Justin Kwak, Brian McDonald, Eugene Paquette. 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