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Front cover: Pictured at Temple Beach, Lael Prince, Nathan McDonald, Sarah Chandler, Dave Borchardt, Keli’i Wesley, and Leonardo Li. For

more photos and the story, go to page 6, Photo by Sam Sukimawa

Bike path dedication unites communitySix roasted pigs, raffles for bikes and a per-formance by Laie’s own Joe Ah Quin high-lighted the dedicated of what is known to locals as “The Bike Path.” The construction of the Malaekahana Bike Path broke ground in September of 2010 and after months of construction, the path was dedicated on the morning of March 22nd 2011. The 1.2-mile-long and 9-foot-wide project stretches from Laie to Kahuku, pro-viding students and community members a safer path than the ditch that existed before. This was a collaborated effort that had many

contributing hands. Contributions included donations from Local businesses such as Iosepa Electric, Laie Concrete, and Hawaii Reserve, Inc. Community members that con-tributed their time and efforts to this project attended the dedication. Kevin Shlag, board member of the Laie Community Association said, “More than 275 people from Sunset Beach to Punaluu volunteered more than 800 hours of service for this project.” Trent Johnson, senior in political science from California said, “The benefits of this path are a lot. To name a few it gives a safe way for the community to exercise, it provides a rout for students to go to and from school and it is a fun family environ-ment where friends and family can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hawaii. The significance of this bike path is that it is the first physical accomplishment of Envision Laie. It is a huge step towards the community progressing.” The David O. McKay Center for

Intercultural Understanding played a signifi-cant role in representing the student body of BYUH in the volunteer efforts towards the path. Mason Isom, currently serves as an intern overlooking the student involvement in the organization and a junior in international cultural studies from Hauula, HI. Mason said, “It was a great op-portunity for students to get involved in a community project. Helping build the path brought the students and the community together.” President Steven Wheelwright was also in attendance at the dedication. He said, “Without the combined efforts of HRI and Envision Laie, the path wouldn’t have happened. It’s a significant move forward towards building a more unified commu-nity. I feel that it is extremely important for students to get involved in these projects. In 10-15 years, they will be a part of communi-ties. Be involved. Start now.”

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“It is requir’d you doe awake your Faith.” These eight small words set the tone for the Shakespearean play “The Winter’s Tale” put on by the Fine Arts Department the weekend of March 16th. The Winter’s Tale told the story of King Leontes, his Queen Hermione and those closest to them while depicting the epic battle between good and evil. “They really did a masterful job,” said Daniel Malinconico, a freshman in international cultural studies from New Jersey. “They did an excellent job portraying emotion, they had a great grip on Shakespearean dialect and you could really feel the emotions behind their words.” Though the moral of the story was serious, the play was riddled with a fair amount of humor. “It’s wonderful to hear the audi-ence laugh at the jokes” even though most of the audience is not used to Shakespearean English, said Angela Broderick, a senior in English from Arizona. Angela Broderick played Dorcas and a member of the media. With only 85 seats in the house, the audience was able to sit on stage around the performers. The performers walked up and down the aisles and interacted with the audience. “There’s more of a chance to get involvement with the audi-ence and it gives them the chance to play off one another’s laughter,” said Erich Baehr, a community member participating in the play through the role of Florizel. Even students, like Lacee Kurtz, who were working had the ability to enjoy it. “I love ushering and getting to watch the play,”

‘TheWinter’s Tale’

Students, faculty and community combined in the production of Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale,” performed on the McKay stage March

16-19. Photos by Amy Smith

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Shakespeare’s epic depicts battle between good and evil

said Kurtz, a sophomore education major from Ohio. Those who participated enjoyed portraying and meeting dif-ferent people and portray characters unlike themselves. “I most enjoyed getting to pick a fight onstage, when in reality I love the people I’m fighting with,” shared Broderick. Mariah Hunt, junior in international cultural studies from California who plays a palace attendant and cleaning lady said, “It’s a wonderful opportunity to work with other people. There are a lot of good actors in this play. It’s nice to get to interact with people that I wouldn’t normally interact with,” Baehr said, “My favorite part of my character is that I get to by dynamic – I fly off the handle when I’m mad, I act like a moron when I’m confused, I get to spout off beautiful poetry to the character I love, I basically get to be Prince Charming for a week,” depicted Baehr. Malinconico said her favorite part was Paulina. “She did a wonderful job of chastising Leontes over the death of the queen. She was a powerful woman who wouldn’t bow to masculine dominance. If you missed it you really missed out on a hidden treasure of the school.” Baehr encouraged students to attend the plays. He said, “It’s really important to come to these plays and keep on supporting the theater program. BYU-Hawaii needs it.”

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There were two questions about tuberculosis and the tsunami that stood out at the Presi-dent’s Q&A on March 21. They discussed a situation where there was the lack of adequate treatment and correspondence about a student who tested positive for tuberculosis (TB). The student’s name was not disclosed, but some of the at-tendees expressed concern about the possibil-ity of the disease having reached a contagious stage, and whether students and faculty who had been exposed would be informed. Mike Bliss, who had reviewed the situation, answered, “I just found out about this [recently], so I am not sure of all the de-tails. But my next thought is to find out what stage this is in and whether that’s an issue.” He said the student had tested positive and, rather than following the usual procedure of

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getting x-rays with the other positive cases, she had seen her own doctor and was okayed to continue attending school. However, there was no further contact between her and her doctor, or with the Health Center, allowing the TB to prog-ress. President Steven Wheelwright and his advisors assured audience members that if the case was discovered to be contagious, then those who were exposed would be informed. Two questions were asked regard-ing the tsunami: how the tsunami watch itself was handled, and about the decision to hold school the following day. Bliss answered the first part of the question about the safety procedures: “I think there were a few little bumps,” he said. Helena Hannonen, a business man-agement professor, asked about aspects the school’s reaction to the warning, including a less-than-thorough campus sweep. “I wonder about a few of the things that were missing in the disaster procedures.

For one thing, a campus sweep,” said Han-nonen. “There were students in the account-ing lab… and the gym that didn’t know what was going on.” Bliss said security had swept the campus but may have missed some areas. Both Wheelwright and Bliss said there was “no set policy for this yet” and there would be a meeting to evaluate university policies. The decision to hold school the fol-lowing day may be one thing that looks nega-tive from hindsight. Wheelwright commented that “philosophically, it is always the case that students and faculty take [individual] responsibility for deciding if it is safe to go to school.” With respect to those who may have suffered grade penalties for not at-tending classes on March 11, Wheelwright suggested students first talk to their profes-sor and then, if they still feel they are being treated unfairly, to appeal to the department heads.

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Good Clean Fun!

Pictured: Leonardo Li, Nathan McDonald, Dave Borchardt, Keli’i Wesley, and Ambree Klem.

Photo by Sam Sukimawa

THE SEASIDER GUIDE TO GOOD TIMES

A s we live next to the North Shore, the beach is oftentimes the foundation of our

weekend fun. Even when we aren’t swim-ming or tanning, the beach is in the back-drop, playing a role in our leisure activities. Here are some fun, creative activities that can be done any day or night and are sure to make the beach a bigger blast than ever.

1. Fishing- What better way to relax and get free food then fishing? Spots

like Kahana Bay Beach Park are ripe with opportunities for fishing. Places like Sharks Cove and Three Tables are popular locations to spearfish on the North Shore amongst the spearfishing community. 2. Picnics- No matter the meal, the beach is always a good place to have a picnic. Whether it’s muffins at sunrise or a romantic dinner at sunset, the beach is one of the best places to eat. If you’re the competitive type, BBQ cook-off on the beach could be a great

CREATIVE BEACH ACTIVITIESway to bring everyone together and challenge each other. 3. Sports and Aerobics- Exercis-ing on the beach is a great way to tone and build muscles. Jasmine Hansen, a junior in international cultural studies said, “Volleyball and Frisbee are so much fun and playing on the beach and under the sun just makes ex-ercising more desirable.” Sports like football, Frisbee, soccer, and volleyball are a perfect way to make exercising more enjoyable. After all the fun in the sand, swimming can be a great way to cool off and burn some calories. Tread water or race your friends to make swimming more physically challenging.

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More on the Shore:

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Pictured: Rachelle Christy, Sarah Chandler, Kayla Afoa, Marvelyn Santeco, and Lael Prince.

Photo by Sam Sukimawa

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4. Go Fly a Kite-They don’t call this side of Oahu the Windward side for nothing. When the wind picks up and the clouds cover the sun a bit, don’t fret, fly a kite instead. Kite making is simple and cheap and can be a fun date idea. If you don’t feel the creative spark flowing, go to Foodland and pick up a kite that embodies the kid in you; kites with Hello Kitty, Spiderman, and Dora the Explorer can lead to a day of childlike fun and tend to be decently priced.

1. Night swimming- There’s nothing like the thrill of poor visibility and Oahu’s late night waves to get the adrenaline going.

Come partake of the natural rollercoaster readily available to you on the North Shore. 2. Star-Gazing- The heavens are beautiful to behold when on the beach. Take a friend and stop to appreciate the wonders of the universe. Name constellations and talk about your horoscopes. Kayt-lyn Sierra Murphy, a sophomore from Utah said, “I think my favorite place to look at the stars at night is on the beach. It is so beautiful. The stars fill the entire sky and disappear into the water. The world we live in is absolutely amazing.” 3. Movie Madness-Who says you can’t have the best of both

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worlds? Take the lackadaisical attitude of the indoors and combine it with the excitement and ever changing backdrop of the outdoors for a picture perfect evening. Jennifer Ruggles a freshman art major from Texas said, “The beach is relaxing to be at while watching a movie. Instead of worrying about all the noise in lounges or the GCB you can have quiet at the beach.” Whether you’re into horror, comedies, romance, or action films, the beach can enhance your movie watching experience. 4. Camping- Camping is a fantastic way to build friendships and experience the great outdoors. According to www.andHawaii.

com, Malaekahana Beach Park, Sand Island State Recreation Area, Kahana Valley State Park, and Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area are the best campgrounds on the island and are located right near the shore. They also report, “Most state parks have a campsite fee of $5.00 or $10.00, and you need a permit (free).” The beaches of Oahu are truly gathering places for all who appreciate them. So go out and enjoy the sand, the water and the sun!

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Pictured: Keli’i Wesley and Rachelle Christy. Photos by Sam Sukimawa

Pictured: Lael Prince, Nathan McDonald, Keli’i Wesley, Leonardo Li, Addison Kirk, and

Dave Borchardt. Photo by Sam Sukimawa

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s ’mo res and s ta rbu r s t s—you can neve r go w rong w i t h t h ese camp f i r e c l a s s i c s . howeve r , i f you ’ r e l o ok i ng t o add some va r i e t y t o you r camp f i r e menu we ’ v e com-

p i l e d a f ew r ec i pes t ha t w i l l have you r t a s t e buds bu r n i ng f o r some open - f l ame f un .

Ingredients:1 package pita bread1 can spaghetti sauce1 cup grated cheese1 package sliced, pre-cooked pepperoniOptional: sliced olives, pineapple chunks, peppers, etc.

Directions: Cut each pita in half and spoon spaghetti sauce into pocket spreading it evenly. Add cheese, pepperoni, and other toppings. Wrap in foil and place in coals. Cook for a couple minutes, flip, and cook another two minutes. Taken from: http://www.boyscouttrail.com/content/recipe/recipe-189.asp

Ingredients: 3 oranges 1 box cake mix

Directions: Cut the oranges in half. Remove the insides and save for a healthy snack. Pre-pare the cake mix according to package cup-cake directions. Fill each hollow orange cup about halfway with the cake batter and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Cook batter side up in hot coals for 5 to 10 minutes or until done. This is also a great way to cook muf-fins while your camping. Taken from: http://www.summitcampinggear.com/recipes.html

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Social events and gatherings in Hawaii often draw up the prospect of having a bonfire to light up the action. However, bonfires are regarded as a risk and require adherence to legal procedures and permission. “Usually bonfires are a part of school or other social functions,” said a representative on the Fire Prevention Bureau at the Honolulu Fire Department. A copy of “Fire Safety Guidelines for Bonfires” can be obtained from any local fire department or from the Honolulu Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau (HFD-FPB) at 808-723-7153. “We have guidelines that we pro-vide to people requesting to do a bonfire,” said a representative with the Fire Preven-

tion Bureau. According to the bureau, the first step is to get permission from the property owner of the location at which the bonfire is planned. The next step is to get permission from the Fire Chief via a written request submitted 14 days prior to the event, including the time, date, and location. Third is to inform the Honolulu Fire Department Communication Center (808-523-4411) 10 to

Beyond S’mo r e s

Banana Boats

Ingredients:1 bananaMini marshmallowsChocolate chipsTin foilHot dog stick or grill

Directions: Slit banana down the long way, without removing skin. Fill the banana with marshmallows and chocolate chips, then wrap the banana with tin foil. Cook until chocolate chips are melted. Check and make sure it is not burning every so often. When it is done, put it on a plate and use a spoon to eat it out of the skin. Taken from: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/camp/recipe.htm

Campfire cupcakes Pocket Pizza

20 minutes before lighting the fire. The fire must be at least 50 feet away from any buildings, structures, or other combustible materials, like bushes, trees and grass. A garden hose has to be kept on hand in case the fire grows out of control and flames need to be extinguished. In addition, a designated individual who is knowledgeable and capable of tending fires is to remain on-site at all times. Fires are also permitted at campsites in the cooking receptacles and fire pits, which are provided, as long as the fire is being used for the purpose of preparing food. “You have to be cooking something, not just burning wood to keep warm or light up an area at the beach,” said the Fire Department.

Bon f i r e s a r e l e ga l . . . i f you f o l l ow t he r u l e s

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If you are bored at bonfires, BYU-Hawaii students have some ideas for creative activi-

ties to engage in, whether you are throwing the bonfire or crashing a friend’s.

“It’s just not a bonfire without marshmallows,” said Monique Mullenaux, a senior majoring in psychology from Arizona. The possibilities for bonfire activities using marshmallows are nearly endless. You can begin with the standard fallback of making s’mores—classic and delicious.

For competitive folks, there’s the option of having a marshmallow-roasting contest. “I love having a contest to see who can get a marshmallow the most golden brown without burning it. I always win,” said Jordan Forte, a sophomore in special

Pictured: Nathan McDonald, Keli’i Wesley, Leon-ardo Li, Addison Kirk, and Dave Borchardt.

Photo by Sam Sukimawa

education-elementary education from Utah.Another option is to see who can

eat a marshmallow in the most layers, peeling off only the toasted portion, eating it, and then re-toasting the marshmallow.

If you’re enjoying the marshmal-lows and are in the mood for a good laugh, a game of chubby bunny is in order. The goal of this game is simple: stuff as many marsh-mallows in your mouth as possible, then try and say “chubby bunny” without losing any of the marshmallows. Be prepared—it gets pretty amusing!

“Playing a game of Ninja is always a ton of fun,” said Kelsey Evans, a junior in elementary education from California. To play Ninja, one person is selected to be the

guard. The guard is given a flashlight and chooses an object to protect, such as a large piece of driftwood, a coconut, or a bag of marshmallows. Everyone else is a ninja. Their goal is to approach the object undetected and touch it. The guard attempts to catch the ninja by shining the flashlight on them and calling their name before they touch the object. The flashlight is only allowed to be on for 3 seconds at a time, and if the guard calls out the wrong name the ninja is safe. But if they are caught, they are out. The first ninja to touch the object or the last ninja to keep from getting caught wins!

“Usually at a bonfire we sit around and sing while someone plays the uke or guitar. We swim, catch crabs, or just hang out and talk story,” said Arianna Ahlstrom, a junior in exercise and sports science from North Carolina.

STUDENTS FIRE UP CREATIVE JUICES WITH COOL ACTIVITIES

Beating Bonfire Boredom

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Stuffed animals were extremely popular during the early 90s. Animals such as Beanie Babies practically walked off the shelves. According to www.aboutbeanies.com, “Ty has made over $6 billion selling plush toys.” Popular-ity like this spurred stores where customers could customize their stuffed toys, like Build-a-Bear, which, according to the Build a Bear website, opened in October 1997.

Barbara Denise Ariza Solar, a junior in international cultural studies from Santiago, Chile, said, “My favorite toy was this monkey that you could put your hand in it and press his tongue and it would make a squeaky noise. I still have it.”

Others share similar memories about their special stuffed friends. Serena Smith, biology major from Utah said, “My favorite toy is my stuffed duck. It was this stuff animal. I used to drag that thing every-where.”

As technology advanced, robots of all different shapes and sizes

began to spring up in department stores and markets across the world. Some of the popular robot based toys included Animorphs Transformers and Rocket ‘Em, Sock ‘Em robots.

YongWoo Lee, a sophomore in accounting from South Korea remembers one particular series that he really enjoyed. He said “Gundam robots were my favorite. They were based off a cartoon from Japan. I don’t have it anymore, [because] I gave it to my cousin.”

William Vakameilalo, a sophomore majoring in education from Laie said, “We used to love Rocket ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Robots.”

Board games are time-less entertainment for families and friends of all different shapes and sizes. With an explosion of epic movies during our childhood came the explosion of board games based on movies or cartoons.

Cameron Kober, a sophomore in Political Science from Florida,

said, “I was really into Star Wars Monopoly. It was fun. We used to play during the summer as a family. I think we still have it somewhere.”

Some of the popular board games that got movie makeovers were Clue, Opera-tion, and Trivial Pursuit. Other classics such as Chess, Checkers, Mancala, and Go either were revived or remain popular now.

Dolls and action figures were very popular back in the day. Most notable are Barbies, Bratz, Teen-age Mutant Ninja Turtles, Action Force, and G.I. Joe.

Kaycee Higa, a sophomore in education from Cali-

fornia, said, “My favorite childhood toy was, Barbie, because you could dress them up and make them who-ever you wanted them to be.”

And the winner is….Tamagotchi! Tama-gotchi was popular almost everywhere in the world. Made in Japan in 1996, Tomagotchi is a small digital pet. It demanded the love and care of its owner

to survive and has a special place within the hearts of millions as one of the most beloved toys of all time.

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BAck to FadsCHILDHOOD TRADITIONS BYU-HAWAII STUDENTS CHERISHBYU-Hawaii students are products of an era full of some of the best children’s toys and board games. From Furbie to Hot Wheels, the market for children’s play things was certainly booming while students on this campus were growing up. Here are some of the most popular childhood fads of our generation.

Stuffed Animals

Robots

Board Games

Dolls & Action Figures

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sung around campfires as Mormon pioneers

crossed the plains in the 1800s. Reflect and con-

nect by singing this well-known, spirit-bringing

song in the environment it was penned.

The modern:

Weezer’s “Undone (The Sweater Song)” hit

American radio waves in 1994. Whether you hate

it, never heard of it, or can’t get enough of it,

give it a chance around the smoldering firewood.

Best sung in large groups and with fervor, the

lyrics will be stuck in your head for days.

“Free Fallin’” was originally done by

Tom Petty in 1989, though John Mayer and

many other artists felt the need to remake the

jam in recent years. Regardless, the song remains

a hit 22 years later, making it a modern favorite.

Don’t think you’ve heard it? Turn on any radio

station and listen for an hour—you’ll likely hear

one rendition or another.

BYU-Hawaii may be the ultimate place for

round-the-campfire singing. It seems as though

we’re surrounded by a lot of talented musicians

and singers, perhaps a product of musically

inclined LDS culture. To top it all off, beach

bonfires and cookouts abound on weekend

nights, building the perfect environment. Another

wonderful reason to love this place—there’s

never a ukulele out of reach. Let us review some

of the best campfire songs:

The classics:

“Kumbaya” is a phrase spoken by the Gullah

people of the Sea Islands meaning, “come by

here.” According to www.theroot.com, the Afri-

can American spiritual song of the 1930s grew

in popularity during the 1960s folk revival. It’s

often the go-to tune of campfires today as well.

The song was initially linked with spiritual unity,

friendship and compassion.

“Wimoweh,” or “The Lion Sleeps

Tonight,” was actually written in 1939. It wasn’t

until the mid-1990s that Disney adapted the

song for “The Lion King” movie. Get some epic

moonlit harmonies going with this classic and

make some memories.

The spiriTual:

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” is a popu-

lar Christian hymn written almost 300 years ago.

After some research, listeners and singers will

find various renditions of the hymn by all sorts

of artists, from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to

Sufjan Stevens. Gather round the campfire and

make your own.

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Best Songs TO SING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

If you ask nicely—or if you don’t ask at all—the legendary James Ritchie will tell you the story of King Toa, the man that rose to greatness and inspired a nation. A dream, months in the making, came true in early March as a team of SIFE

club members boarded a jet for Tuvalu, led by “King Toa,” otherwise known as Toa Sailusi. He began small, as most do. Tuvalu is a small country made up of eight coral atolls totaling 10 square miles and home to just 10,000 people.

So what is it that makes some call him “King?” For starters, he was the first individual to come to BYU-Hawaii from Tuvalu. From there, he pursued an education, met and married a beautiful woman, and began to raise a family. Today, he serves as a hero to his people and an inspiration to both the Tuvaluan community and BYUH. BYUH Assistant to the President and SIFE Advisor, Bill Neal, accompanied the team on their trip. Taking notice of Toa’s influence, Neal said, “By coming home, hav-ing successfully graduated from college as one of their native sons—even in a corpo-rate jet—helped fulfill his dream and gave these students a vision of their possibilities. I think that by the end of the week each of the youth were making plans to do better in school, so they could qualify for scholarships and grants to further their education.” Having left his homeland initially to serve a mission, Toa returned after two years only to leave again with his sights set

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Tuvaluans gather to learn skills from SIFE students. Photo courtesy of Kylie Turley

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on BYU-Hawaii. His influence has been felt for good internationally ever since, as he continues to serve his people. On their recent journey to Tuvalu, SIFE members spent a week teaching work-shops in business and entrepreneurial skills, preparing citizens for the migration away from their homeland to take place within the next two or three decades. The nation is projected to disappear in the near future due to rising sea levels, leaving its people with no other option than to leave their established homes and beloved land. Upon arriving, the whole island gathered to greet BYUH’s SIFE team mem-bers on the runway. Many had never seen a jet before and they watched as Toa returned home to his family and village. Over the course of the next few days, Toa’s influence was felt by many. He became a symbol. As a native Tuvaluan, he stood for what each of the children and youth could become when they took full advantage of their potential.

“After the first day of our work-shops, one of my highlights was when Toa’s village hosted a special celebration with food, speeches, dancing and singing for our SIFE team,” said team member Natalia Ferguson. “Toa had an opportunity to share his ap-preciation for the support from his village, the education he received, and the leadership growth through SIFE. We joined in their dances, and when we were asked to share a song. We sang a favorite children’s song, ‘I Am a Child of God’ and then we all sang Hawaii’s traditional ‘Aloha Oe’ prior to the close of the evening.” Though the team traveled to aid the nation of Tuvalu, individuals who went on the trip feel their lives were changed even more than those they went to serve. Kaleb Valdez, a junior studying corporate finance and pre-professional biology from Colonia Juarez, Mexico added his high-lights from the trip. “The testimony meeting was powerful. The branch is small but the

members are strong. When they sing, it’s like their entire soul is singing and it cuts right to your spirit.” Valdez recorded his experience after arriving back in Laie. “Each time as the entire group came in together it was the most sublime sound and feeling I had ever experienced—the essence of music. The most uncorrupted sound born straight from the hearts of the people that had passed these songs down for hundreds of generations, affected me so deeply I knew I could never repeat the sound or describe it’s scope. It was like they were offering us their entire cul-ture—their whole history. At the same time, in the back of all of our minds we knew how precious it was—we realized that we now had a responsibility to preserve this culture for all time.” March 16, the SIFE team won regionals for their various projects over the year, including Tuvalu. They will be going to the National SIFE Expo in May.

Monsoon weather got you down? Take advantage of Oahu’s rainy days by doing the things you always find yourself wishing you had the time for. Let’s face it—as unproductive as it may be, most of us have probably spent a Saturday or two parked in front of the televi-sion. But if the rain is pouring down outside, why not make the activity at least semi-productive by making it a series marathon? Brush up on your Star Wars trivia because 15 hours of R2D2 is coming at you fast. But don’t stop there! Consider the possibilities: Lord of the Rings (a classic), Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Shrek, Spi-derman, Ironman, Transformers, James Bond, Toy Story. If the forecast is predicting days of downpour, you may consider the ultimate challenge—Land Before Time—all twelve. Once the movie marathon is over, bust out the deck and play those games. Everyone knows a good card game. You know, the one you learned how to play that one New Year’s Eve, or maybe the fast-paced one you once whooped your cousins with at your last family reunion? Your fellow home-bound roommates will enjoy learning and

swapping skills. “Speed,” anyone? Check out www.ehow.com for plenty of how-to’s on a plethora of card games. I bet all of that card playing and movie watching is making you hungry. Hungry for some no-bake cookies? Tasty and simple to make, these delicious darlings are scrumptious as bars or individual cookies. Make it a group effort—friend one does the mixing, friend two does the cooking. All enjoy.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups white sugar

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

3 cups quick-cooking oats

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, but-

ter, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2

minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in peanut butter,

oats, and vanilla. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax

paper. Let cool until hardened.

In all honesty, it’s unlikely that you actually have 2,400 friends. Spend your time indoors on Facebook deleting people you really have no recollection of know-ing. Slim down that friend list to a group of people you actually want to maintain contact with. Keep in mind that your conversations, photographs, and status updates are out there for all of those people to see. You may realize you’d like your life to become a little more privatized. Your friend count may go down, but at least you’ll have that feeling of organi-zational accomplishment! Sleep. Make up for the late hours spent studying (or otherwise) during the past week or month. Get that sleep debt at a healthy balance and you’ll be more prepared to take on the world in the upcoming days with more energy and less stress. But those aren’t the only benefits. According to www.huffingtonpost.com, sleep improves learning and memory, helps control metabolism and weight, betters your moods and can help in keeping you disease-free. Sounds like a pretty good deal.

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Housemates Stefanie Chen, Ashlen Quirante, Dennise Ontiveros, Barb Argueta and Juyeon Seo enjoy cooking together at home. Photo by Amy Smith

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