Fall 2018 issue by KaManao Leeward

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LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

50 Years of Leeward CC p. 16-19 Provost Tuthill, Student Life

Food Bank p. 10-11 Hanai Ia

OFF THE EATEN PATH p. 32-33 Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan 1 KA MANA‘O

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contents 16 features

6 // Mixed Plate 8 // Campus Voices 10 // Hanai Ia 12// The REU Program 16 // The History of Leeward C.C. 20 // College Bash 22 // D.I.Y. Skirt Sewing 24 // Recipes 28// Game Reviews 31 // Instagram Showcase 32 // Off the Eaten Path

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Fall 2018 has had some really interesting events. During the month of September alone, Hawai’i has endured close calls with both Hurricane Lane and Hurricane Olivia. It’s really strange that I remember 36 years ago when Hurricane Iwa made landfall on Oahu, I thought our houses were all going to be torn to shreds. I was only five years old at the time, but I remember how terrifying it was for me. I lived in one of those old quonset huts and due to the shape of the quonset hut, the wind seemed to just go right over. When the damage was done, we had no electricity, but thankfully my grandparents lived on the same property and was stocked with food (I think the readers might see a trend on this note). I remember walking outside to the farm and seeing all the galvanise roof everywhere, broken trees, pigs running loose, and just a lot of property damage. Then 10 years later, Hurricane Iniki struck. In my opinion, this was the more damaging of the two hurricanes. I say that because at that time, I was a teenager, I remembered more of the events vividly. When Hurricane Iniki made landfall, I was living in Eenney Village at that time. When Iniki passed over us, I was in my kitchen (and pretty hangry at that time because there was no food in the house) and my hanai aunty was yelling trying to get my attention. She when I finally turned around, she said, “EH! YO BOAT STAY FLOATING AWAY!!” I actually laughed and thought, “No way.” I open my kitchen door, I don’t see my four steps that goes down to my washroom, all I could see was water. The water had risen to 4’ high, and our washing

machine was floating around like a kid with floaties in a kiddie pool. I just thought, “Oh crap,” so I ran to my front door and my dad’s boat floated away from the house and dragged the trailer with it. I ended up pulling the boat and trailer, by hand, back to the house and tying, and anchoring the trailer to our clothes line post. I just wanted to share my story with you all and say that never take any of these warnings that are sent to our emails, phones, or even television lightly. Stock up on the essentials. Buy enough supplies for yourself, and leave some supplies for other families. Tie down anything that might float or fly away. Last but not least, do not go outside unless it is really important. Those hurricane winds can turn any object into projectiles. Trust me. I know that part first hand. by Marcel Saragena photo by Mason Laikupu

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Mixed Plate Pixel Games

Birthday Cake

by Monique Neiva | illustration by Marcel Saragena

by Anneliese Schneider | illustration by Erin Murata

When video games first hit the world stage, they were not the almost movie magic quality they are today. We would put the first games out there into a genre of called Pixel Games. Back then with the well known Atari, they could only run 8-bit style pixel and as time evolved with new consoles and technology, numbers started doubling to 16-bit. When we talk about “bits” with a number, we mean how many pixels we see on a scale. The higher pixel count, the more detail and color there is. Most of the 8-bit era resides in the Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Master System, both systems produced in the 1980’s. As time progresses, technology housing 16-bit games which included Nintendo and Sega again with the original Nintendo device and the Sega Mega Drive in the 1990’s. Not to exclude non-handheld devices; original stand arcade games like Pac Man and Space invader also has design that draws from the little squares of color. In the present, games that have these rough lines and squares are deemed retro, for their long history and hold a special place in people’s hearts. As time has gone on, technology has evolved to have more detail pixel art with more colors, shading and fluid animation. It gives smooth, almost reality focused games a run for their money. Artist have also jumped onto the retro bandwagon, making realistic objects into more

cubic nature, with meticulous square placing creating almost near replicas of their realistic counterparts with an odd charm. As the future moves forward, an eye for detail is ever-growing, but this does not mean pixel based games will fade into history. This just means that we are looking at more higher pixel counts, stronger detail, and more grandiose projects containing the small squares. As the future of technology evolves, people still stand by the pixel foundation that everything was built upon. Though, screen size and resolution is always an issue when it comes to pixel games. Pixel games well done that replicate the nostalgic feel of the old times are too small for screens of this day and age of size especially for PC machines. If makers of these games were to try and accommodate for the size of screens while retaining the crisp detail of the animation, backgrounds and characters: they would become blurry and gaudy. Only a couple games from the last couple years have successfully managed to combat this resolution issue and keep smooth retro quality. Certain games like Hyper Light Drifter developed by the people at Heart Machine have payed homage to the 16-bit era, without sacrificing quality of the game to fit on large screens that require higher resolution.

Whether you are turning one or one hundred and one, most, if not all of your birthday parties probably have something in common. What is it? Cake! No matter what kind you prefer, birthday cake is a classic piece of a birthday celebration. But have you ever wondered where we get our sweet tradition of cake for birthdays? Its origins are a lot older than you might expect. Cake was first used to celebrate birthdays in Germany during the middle ages, most likely becoming popular sometime in the 1700’s. Back then, cake was only for children’s birthdays. In fact, the German name for the celebration is kinderfeste, which translates to children’s feast. Cake in the middle ages was very different than our modern sugary confections. In the past, cake was much less sweet. Of course, no birthday cake would be complete without candles. The idea of candles to top cake is even more ancient, finding its roots in an ancient Greek religious ceremony. In honor of the moon, the ancient Greeks would present offerings of cakes, adding candles to mimic the moon’s glow. Birthday cakes might have been invented long ago, but ingredients were often expensive, so they didn’t become commonplace until the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, when the Industrial Revolution caused prices, including the prices for birthday cake ingredients, to drop. Cake is a fun and enjoyable way to celebrate any birthday, and today’s tradition is deeply rooted in history. From the ancient Greeks, to medieval Germany, to the industrial revolution, birthday cake has a lot more history than you might expect.

Samhain-Formation on Halloween Costumes

by Brandon Ferreira | illustration by Erin Murata

With Halloween coming up in October, a myriad of people are racking their brains and trying to come up with a costume for the aforementioned holiday. For many, Halloween costumes are a form of expression, because it allows a person to become something other than their normal selves. Others don costumes because it’s fun. And, finally, there are those who dress up to scare other people. Whether it be for the cool factor, for fun, or to scare little children, costumes and masks are the highlight of the holiday (besides candy)! However, the old reason as to why people wear garish outfits during Halloween, is rather macabre. Way before we called Halloween, “Halloween”, it was originally a festival called “Samhain” by two-thousand year old Celts who lived in what is now Ireland. For the Celts, October thirty-first was the last day of summer, and led straight into the winter season (in fact, “Samhain” literally means “Summer’s end”). During the day of the festival, it was believed that spirits would come back to the world of the living, and cause all kinds of problems for those still alive and walking around outside at night. In order to confuse the evil spirits, the Celts would wear costumes made of animal fur and feathers, that way the spirits would choose not to follow them home. So remember, Halloween may be the day the dead return to our world, but as long as you wear your trusty wolf mask, you’ll be alright!

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Campus Voices: by Anneliese Schneider | photos by Krisheree Shimamoto

“Well, since this is my first year here my biggest challenge is trying to get all of my projects and assignments done on time.” –Ridge Bolson

What’s your biggest challenge this semester? “I would have to say my precalculus class. It’s not fun at all. I’m not good at math so it’s a lot of extra work I have to do.” –Sonia Cobn

“My biggest challenge would probably be time management with college and with work too because we have to do a lot of field work that’s clashing with the work I do.” –Rachel Marshall

“I think my biggest challenge for this semester would be just exceeding my limits, seeing my potential and pushing myself to do well in all of my classes to transfer to UH at Manoa.“ –Hannah Harness

“It’s pretty much just keeping up with my classes. I do have a lot of classes, so having to keep up with every assignment without like missing one with I’m doing this one. It’s pretty hard.” –Vanya Alvarado

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Q&A 1. When will the next distribution be? In the Fall 2018 semester, we decided to do two distributions:

Hānai Iā Leeward by Jessie McGreary | photos by Marcel Saragena

While still fresh off the shelf, Hānai Iā has become more than just your average can of Spam. Leeward CC’s new initiative has opened the cabinet doors to new opportunities for students by providing free food and support. According to the Leeward CC Student Life website, “Hānai Iā Leeward is our on campus food pantry designed to help Leeward Community College and Waianae-Moku students better succeed in their academic career by offering access to food for a more balanced diet.” Leeward Student Life, with Leeward Student Kayla Bradley overseeing the program, has been altered to act similarly to a food pantry, collecting and distributing goods periodically. The program officially began operating in January, with the first distribution premiering in March 2018. Since then, over 50 students have been fed with roughly more that $500 worth of food being distributed. Hānai Iā has also began operation at Leeward CC’s Waianae-Moku satellite campus, providing access to students who do not regularly commute to the main campus. As the program expands, members hope to provide for both locations and establish a self-sustaining foundation for future student generations.

“It’s amazing to see the faculty very involved,” said Bradley. Leeward CC staff members have been actively showing their support and aloha for students through various donations to Hānai Iā, accompanied by those of Leeward CC students as well. “The fact that it’s for students and it’s a student initiative program makes it really personal for me,” Bradley explained. “It’s for my peers and for my classmates so that’s what makes it fun.” To receive supplies from Hānai Iā, students must sign up for the program by the deadline prior to each distribution. Sign up forms are accessible through the weekly Student Life emails. The only requirement for signing up is current enrollment at Leeward Community College. Those who choose to participate in the program will remain confidential to all except to Hānai Iā staff. During distributions, each individual is given two Hānai Iā totes to use as “shopping bags”. These may be filled with any of the available goods and taken home with the student at no cost. To fuel the program, Hānai Iā accepts ongoing donations at their new headquarters, located in DHE-100. According to Bradley, “this room will serve as the pantry room to house food for students to obtain when distribution periods come around.” Canned, dry and boxed goods are encouraged, ap-

preciated and will be stored for future distribution dates. Hānai Iā staff members utilize a “Shelf Life Reference” to mandate acceptable donations and uphold quality standards. To celebrate the opening of the newly established Hānai Iā office, a juried art show was held over the Summer semester to give students a chance to showcase their art on the office walls. Bradley says, “We decided to add artwork so that the students could come in and feel at home and welcomed.” Leeward CC students Khyra Dillard and Adayna Wong-Sagiao were the passionate artists selected to create the vibrant artwork that is now a part of the Hānai iā office. “Thank you to all the faculty/staff and students that have donated to Hānai iā Leeward since the start of the program! We appreciate your generosity and support. It is because of you all that we can continue to serve our students here at Leeward Community College.” - Kayla Bradley, Hānai Iā Leeward For questions regarding donatable goods, volunteering, becoming an ambassador, or signing up to attend a distribution, please contact: hanaiia@hawaii.edu You may also follow their Instagram @hanaiialeeward

Pearl City Campus:

Wai’anae Campus:

November 19, 2018: 10am-2pm November 20, 2018: 12pm-4pm

November 20, 2018: 12pm-4pm November 21, 2018: 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm

2. What impact has been made so far? 50+ students have been fed since our first Hānai Iā Leeward distribution in March of 2018. We’ve distributed roughly about $500+ worth of food so far.

3. Tell us about the last distribution? Our last distribution was during the summer at our Pearl City campus. We had 13 sign ups and distributed 2 containers worth of food.

4. Where is your new office, what is the purpose and what will it be used for? Our Hānai iā office is located in DHE-100 behind the education building next to OCEWD. This room will serve as the pantry room to house food for students to obtain when distribution periods come around.

5. What are some ways to contribute/participate/utilize this program? You can contribute to Hānai Iā Leeward by donating goods, we accept donations at any time throughout the year (the “Shelf Life Reference” has acceptable donations and shelf quality standards). You can participate in Hānai iā Leeward by becoming an ambassador. We have three different ambassador positions you can choose from (see “Ambassador Benefits Chart” for details). You can sign up for this program with this link http:// go.hawaii.edu/rwf or email us at hanai-ia@lists.hawaii.edu.

A message from the organizers: This past summer semester we held a juried art show to give two student artists the opportunity to display their passion for art on our walls. Now we have Khyra Dillard of @peacepeepdesigns and Adayna WongSagiao of @taimaitai.afakasi working on adding life to our room for all of our members to see. We decided to add artwork so that the students could come in and feel at home and welcomed.

Thank you to all the faculty/staff and students that have donated to Hānai Iā Leeward since the start of the program! We appreciate your generosity and support. It is because of you all that we can continue to serve our students here at Leeward Community College. Follow our Instagram @hanaiialeeward.

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The REU Program

by Mason Laikupu

Research Experience for Undergraduates, known as an “REU” program, is the sort of thing that can be considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. These programs are generally offered relatively infrequently by select colleges that are being funded by the National Science Foundation, or NSF, as a means of letting college students experience what it’s like to work in an actual research environment over the Summer, when regular classes are not in session. In essence, an REU program’s focus is to provide college students, both undergraduate and graduate, a chance to delve into the seemingly impenetrable research side of science. The programs generally cover personal expenses such as travel and housing, as they often happen outside of Hawai’i, while also granting the participants a rather hefty stipend of money just for being selected. To many of us just coming into college out of high school, the prospect of even being considered for such a program feels like a long shot. Who would even consider a college freshman without any actual college experience for it, right? Well, the NSF-funded program is not as exclusive as one might initially suspect. When REU program representatives come to a college to do their presentations, it’s because they’re looking for those that may be interested, and they don’t care if you’re from a community college or prestigious university. All are welcome when it comes to furthering scientific research. Though the programs offered tend to have limited capacity, it shouldn’t deter you from applying if given the chance. Even if you think it will be a long shot to get accepted into an REU program, apply anyway. All it will cost is a little bit of your time and focus, and you could very well be selected to participate. As an extra incentive to consider participating in an REU program, the programs typically include a number of group

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activities for the selected students to participate in throughout their time participating in the program, such as national park trips, hiking, camping, and other assorted activities. In addition, the programs also allow students to get a look into potential future career options, by way of visiting various companies related to the program’s focus, such as biotechnology or materials manufacturing. Not only are these programs a great way to build one’s resume, but they’re also good ways to help people potentially decide on a career focus that they wish to build upon with their degrees. If, for example, a student is a STEM major, there are a vast number of potential career options to choose from, and it can easily overwhelm them unless they’re one of the few who, upon entering college, are absolutely certain about their future career. By participating in an REU program, that same student could readily narrow down their options to whatever may interest them the most.

On a more personal note, I got to participate in an REU program offered by Brigham Young University at Utah over the Summer. I was one of those that hesitated to even consider applying, thinking that I’d never be selected, but I eventually threw my application into the ring because I figured there would be no harm in at least trying. However, that was all it took to get accepted into the program, even though I’m an average STEM student at best. Throughout the ten weeks I spent up in Provo, Utah, I got to participate directly in actual scientific research, assisting a fully-staffed lab team with their experiments and research, and stayed in a fully-funded college apartment with four other REU participants who were likewise attached to their own lab teams. In addition, the whole REU group, consisting of five men and five women, got to enjoy a number of fun outings together, including river rafting, hiking and camping, as well as trips to a couple of rising chemical industry

companies. All of this was paid for by the program, and free of charge to the participants. Looking back on my ten week experience, I can say that choosing to send my resume in despite my personal opinions about my chances was probably one of the biggest steps I’ve taken in my college life so far, even more so than gaining my AS-NS in Chemistry this past Spring. So, I can say that, should anyone be offered the chance to participate in a Research Experience for Undergraduates program by any accredited college, don’t hesitate to submit an application even if you don’t feel confident. You may very well be selected, as the NSF’s goal is to provide students from every background the chance to get a glimpse of a potential future career in science.

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The History of Leeward Community College

The Beginning

by Marcel Saragena | photos courtesy of Leeward Archives

On September 1968, Leeward Community College opened its doors to the public. The campus was not yet completed at this time, but the campus was slowly being built year by year. When the first day of school opened, there were some confusion that led to public speaking that was led by our first Provost, Dr. Leonard D. Tuthill. Leeward Community College offered a few classes that could be taken and eventually grow as more buildings and classrooms were being built. In 1947, Dr. Tuthill was a professor at U.H. Manoa in the Department of Zoology and Entomology. In 1967, Dr. Tuthill was put in charge of opening the new campus at its original Location, which was at Pearl City Kai Elementary. The very first student headcount was 1,640 and the opening of the first day of school, there was a lot of confusion that happened. One of the main concerns that was brought up to Dr. Tuthill was dress code, because most of the students who attended the first day were straight out of high school. There were various explanations, about dress code, but in the end, he said to dress accordingly. What he meant by that was that if a student was a business major, then dress for the occasion. Leeward Community College started being built on 34 acres of land. The first buildings that were built are the Administration-Classroom Building and the designs called for the first floor to be built will hold the administrative offices and the second floor will be mainly classrooms, as well as the faculty offices. The next building that was built was the Library. In the Library, there were a staff workroom, typing room, faculty study, listening room, programmed teaching service, recording room, and storage area. Initially, the library also had classrooms in, but as the other buildings were being built, the Library became devoted to the library space which also had audio-visual 16

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capabilities as well. The next two building that were being built was designed for Science Laboratories and general classrooms. In September of 1968, the campus opened its doors and offered its first to programs. The first programs that were being offered at the time was Business Education that was being offered as a oneyear certificate and a two-year college transfer program. Leeward C.C. also offered this program as a well as general education (which is known as prerequisites today) that could help enter U.H. Manoa. After a year went by, the technological and vocational programs opened its doors. The classes were made available at this time were the Automotive Repairs, Surveying, and other various classes in that field to help people work acquire their Associate Arts in Teaching or a Certificate of Proficiency. For those who are wondering why one of the courtyard is named Tuthill. It was to honor our very first Provost of Leeward Community College. Leeward C.C. started off rough with people not being able to register for classes due to the amount of space that was available per class, dress code on campus because students that were straight out of high school, and wondered about their freedom. Although there were a small amount of degrees available, it did pave the way to what we now currently have as of this issue is being distributed.

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The History of: Student Activities by Marcel Saragena | photos courtesy of Leeward Archives

In the November issue of Leeward Community College News, one of the main topics that was brought up was Student Activities. Student Activities today has been one of the key components of making life as a Leeward Community College Student very enjoyable. Leeward C.C. held various functions to help raise money to start Student Activities. Mrs. Yuriko Prentice was the first Student Activities coordinator for Leeward Community College. Mrs Prentice graduated from U.H. Manoa and received her B.A. and begin doing her undergraduate work at Michigan. Her background goes back to Michigan where she served as a group worker and juvenile officer.Before taking the positions as Student Activities coordinator at Leeward C.C., she was the S.A. at the University of Hawai’i Manoa from 1960-68. She was known around campus as the person who loved to work with the younger generation. “We have to realize that to lay a foundation it takes thinking, discussions, and time,” stated Mrs. Yuriko Prentice, who at that time was the Student Activities Coordinator. As the student began laying out the groundwork to fundraise

for student activities, there were a key elements that had already started. Within the first six weeks, the Leeward Students began doing amazing things that helped get Student Activities off the ground and running. The students held a social dance for their fellow student bodies, they have already published three issues of the Leeward Community College News, began running intramural sports, and organized a Constitutional Convention. The students formed three major committees to oversee these three parts; 1. A legal committee, which would oversee the mandatory spending of student fees. 2. A Constitutional Committee. The Constitutional Committee is used to help design how the Student Government is runned. 3. A budget committee, which would study the costs entailed for the school year 1968-69. With everything in place, the reports would be compiled and studied at the Constitutional Convention which would be held on Nov 12-15, 1968. Mrs. Prentice wanted this to be known, “Student Activities are for the students! If they have any ideas or suggestions, they should stop by the SA office (1) to

see if other students are working on similar idea, and (2) to get some assistance in organizing the particular activities.” With the leadership of Mrs. Prentice, she also wanted the students to know that Leeward Community College did offer job placement services, as well as off-campus housing list, and a lost and found department. After seeing the Leeward Community Colleges Student Activities has grown from November 1968 until 2018, Mrs. Prentice would be proud to see the direction that the Student Activities has taken. As of today, Student Life has grown to a big entity on campus. Under Lexer Chou and the creativeness of the students at Leeward Community College, Student Activities now various activities going on such as College Bash, IM LeeSports just to name a few. Gone are the high school style dances, but in with activities that serve a purpose on campus that not only helps students get acclimated with college life, but also form bonds with other students that make Leeward C.C. enjoyable to be a part of.

by Marcel Saragena | photos courtesy of Leeward Archives In October 1968, Leeward Community College released its first newspaper. The Newspaper was called, “The Leeward Community College News.” The very beginning stages of how that year set-up the future to what we see today in the year 2018. There some really controversial news that would spark an outrage given that the laws at that time was not as strict. In Kui Ka Lono Volume 4, Number 2. As time went on and Leeward Community College begins to grow, the road leading up to Leeward Community College was originally named, “Navy Drum Storage Access Road.” The Provost made it clear that the name of the road that leads up to the campus is Ala Ike and not Ala Ike Road. Until this day, the word, “road,” has never been added to the address. For this part of The history of Leeward Community College, Ka Mana’o will look at the origins of the Tuthill Courtyard and how the name came to be. There will also be a small history lesson as to where the original campus was located. There will be some information that might come across as shocking because a lot of the things that happened back then during the infant years of Leeward Community College would most likely get people arrested today. The next topic that is discussed in this issue is the origins of Student Life. Student Life at the time felt more like a high school with the events that went on here at Leeward C.C. The first Student Activities Co-

ordinator, Mrs. Yuriko Prentice put in a lot of effort to get things off the ground and running. Mrs. Yuriko understood the challenge that she needed to overcome and welcomed that challenge. Mrs. Yuriko paved the way for the students of today, and Lexer Chou has taken Student Life to another level providing students with opportunities that maybe at that seemed impossible. Everything so far has seem to come full circle because of all the fun events that are provided for this current generation. Students who are interested in participating, or joining Student Life can email them at http://www.leeward.hawaii. edu/studentlife, or go to the

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Student Life Office in room C.C. 205 which is located next to the student lounge. Overall, it’s been a joy looking through all the archives from the beginning when the newspapers was called, “Leeward Community College News,” to. “Kui Ka Lono.” This history section will be broken up into two parts. The second part will be in the Spring 2019 issue. If any current students want to view the original newspaper, they can be found in the Library. Keep in mind that the newspapers are very old and brittle, so they must be handled with care.

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D.I.Y. Skirt Sewing

Cutting:

by Erin Murata | photos by Marcel Saragena

Take your fabric, and fold it over right sides together. Then place the paper pattern over the fabric with one edge aligned with the folded edge of the fabric. Pin them together and cut the fabric out. For the waistband, cut out a rectangular piece that is twice its original width, but its proper length.

Crafts and making things at home has been a growing trend, so here’s the step by step process for putting together a skirt. This skirt will be a half-circle skirt, which is a skirt made using a half-circle shape instead of a full circle, thus using less fabric. This is a good project for people are still beginners in sewing with a machine but want a bit of a challenge.

Materials: • • • • • • •

a sewing machine basic sewing supplies (i.e.: fabric shears, pins, and thread) a measuring tape, or string and a ruler a calculator (for calculating measurements) large paper such as wrapping paper for making a pattern 3 yards of fabric with no stretch an invisible zipper

Sewing: 1. Place the waistband piece right sides together with the inner circle edge and a waistband edge aligned and pin them in place as shown in the picture on the right. It’s a curved edge so pin well and sew patiently.

2. Measurements: Grab a calculator and a scrap paper to write the measurements on for this part. 1. Measure the waist at where the skirt will sit on the body. 2. Take the waist measurement and divide it by 3.14. Label this number as the “inner circle,” since this is the top of the skirt. 3. Determine the waistband measurements. For the width, two or three inches is recommended. Its length will be the waist measurement with three inches added on to it. 4. Determine the skirt length. Typically, 18 to 20 inches is a mini skirt and 24 inches is about knee length. The example skirt’s length is 20 inches. 5. Take the skirt length, subtract the waistband width from it, then add the inner circle measurement, and finally add another inch for hem allowance. If the resulting number is a decimal, feel free to round up. Label this as the “outer circle,” since this is the bottom of the skirt. It’s best to make a pattern with paper first instead of cutting straight into the fabric. Measure both the inner and outer circle measurements from one corner of the paper. The resulting pattern should look like this.

Fold the waistband in half over where the waistband and skirt are connected, fold the bottom in half an inch and sew onto the back of the skirt. Optional step: Hem the sides of the skirt.

3. Fold the skirt so the two sides line up and right sides are touching. It should already start looking like a skirt. Then line up the zipper to the skirt and mark where the zipper ends on the skirt, indicated in the picture on the left with a blue dotted line.

4. From that mark below, sew normally with a half inch seam allowance. From the mark above, do a baste stitch with a half inch seam allowance.

Open up the seam and place the zipper in, lining up the teeth with the seam, and sew it in. Once sewn in, rip open the baste stitching to free the zipper.

Hem the bottom of the skirt.

The skirt should be done at this point. Have fun!

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Milk Tea Cream Puffs

Puff Ingredients • • • • • • •

by Monique Nieva photos by Marcel Saragena

Milk Tea Filling • • • • •

1 cup of heavy whipping cream One tea bag of choosing Sugar Mesh strainer Piping bag

1. Separate ¼ of the heavy whipping cream and leave the ¾ refrigerated. 2. With ¼ of the heavy whipping cream; pour into a small pot on low heat on a stove. 3. Take the tea bag of your choosing, and cut open the bag if they are bagged and pour into the ¼ heavy cream in the pot. If you have loose tea leaves, add two grams of leaves to the pot 4. Have the cream come up to a simmer and stir constantly, turning the heat to medium low. If the cream boils, start again. 5. When the cream begins to change the color that the tea leaves emits, the cream has successfully infused with the cream. 6. Immediately take off the heat and transfer the cream into a new bowl running it through the mesh strainer. This will catch the leaves. 7. Once cooled, refrigerate for about 30 minutes. 8. Take your ¼ infused heavy cream and ¾ heavy cream out of the fridge and add both into a large mixing bowl. 9. Add three teaspoons of sugar or more to your taste. 10. Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks 11. Fill the piping bag halfway with whipped cream and fill cream puffs. Keep refrigerated until serving. Dust puffs with powdered sugar after.

1 cup of flour ½ tsp of salt 1 tsp of sugar 1 stick of butter 1 cup of water 4 eggs Powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1. In a medium to small pot, bring 1 cup of water and 1 stick of butter to a boil at medium to high heat. Would be wise to cut the butter into smaller pieces, for this makes the melting process faster. Stir occasionally. 2. Once the butter and water mixture is brought to a boil, add one cup of flour all at once. Working quickly, begin mixing the flour, butter and water mixture. This will form the beginning of the dough. Mix until it is thoroughly combined and there is a dry film that forms at the bottom of the small pot. Then remove the pot and dough from the heat and transfer to a large bowl to cool. 3. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly incorporating the yolk and egg white into the dough before adding the next egg. The dough will begin to separate and it will definitely be messy, but don’t worry. Using a wooden spoon to combine the mixture for a while will return the dough to a more incorporated state again. 4. * Eggs add the lift for the dough for the cream puffs to rise properly, so take your time on this step to make sure everything is well incorporated after each egg is added. 5. The final texture of the dough should be tack and sticky, with stiff peaks. You can test this by checking with the same wooden spoon or chosen utensil or with a clean finger. Stiff peaks wont droop when exposed to gravity. 6. With a piping bag, cut the small tip and insert large piping tip, make sure the tip is snug and secure in the small cut space of the piping bag. Fill the bag halfway with the dough. 7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and begin piping circles of dough about 1 ½ inches in diameter. Round off the peaks of dough or push them down with a wet finger, or else these peaks will burn in the oven. Optional: For a golden brown color, create an egg wash to gently brush or dab onto the dough circles. Egg Wash is made with ¼ cup of water and one egg whisked together thoroughly. 8. Place in the oven for 30 minutes. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN UNTIL THEN. This will cause the cream puffs to possibly flatten. 9. The finished product should be fluffy pastry that feels light and sounds or feels hollow. Opening a cream puff should reveal a empty pocket but the dough on the inside should still be cooked.

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Creme Caramel

Caramel sauce: 1. Mix granulated sugar and water in a saucepan. 2. Simmer mixture until brown. 3. Pour the sauce into moulds before it hardens.

by Vanida Sisomvang | photos by Eddy Domingo

Ingredients: • • •

For the caramel sauce: 1.4 oz. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. water

For the pudding: • 3 eggs • 1/2 milk • 2.1 oz. granulated sugar • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Egg Baskets

Preparation: 1. Preheat pan to high heat 2. Cut a circle on your white bread with a cookie cutter, glass top or knife 3. Spread butter on a heated pan

by Gerald Soria | photos by Eddy Domingo

Pudding: 1. Add 2 tsp. of water to dilute the excess caramel in the saucepan. 2. Heat the milk for two minutes in the microwave/until warm. Add to the saucepan. 3. Beat the eggs well with vanilla extract (but be mindful of it becoming foamy). 4. Mix in the 2.1 oz. of granulated sugar. 5. Gradually add in the milk mixture. 6. Beat until blended, then strain. 7. Pour the egg mixture into the moulds with the caramel sauce. 8. Cover moulds with aluminum foil. 9. Arrange moulds on a baking tray. 10. Pour two cups of hot water into the baking tray. 11. Bake in preheated oven at 300 degrees fahrenheit for 40 minutes.

Ingredients: • Eggs • White Bread • Butter (optional if looking for low fat) • Any choice of Cheese • Spices • Salt • Pepper • Garlic Salt • Parsley (Garnish) • Optional • Cookie Cutter/Glass top

Steps: 1. Toast your bread on a heated greased pan 2. Once golden carefully crack an egg in the hole 3. When the bottom of the egg has firmed carefully flip the bread over to one side 4. Lower the temperature to medium low heat 5. Optional: Take your choice of cheese and place it around the rim of the egg and cover with a pan lid to melt the cheese 6. Once the egg whites have firmed, carefully use a spatula or slide it off the pan to a flat plate 7. Add a pinch of any choice of spices 8. Serve and Enjoy

This recipe can be enjoyed either warm or cold.

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Game Reviews

Pillars of Eternity by Kalahiki Reid | illustrations by Elsa Young

Pillars of Eternity is one of the most well thought out role-playing game there is, as there is lots of character customization that will affect the game later on. You can choose from a variety of races with special abilities, choose set character’s stats, choose a class for what type of powers and abilities they get, and their backstory. All of it provides bonuses, while affecting the gameplay. It follows the basic format of any role-playing game: explore, find quest-givers, find out more about the quest and story, and receive an award. You can find better equipment to replace and sell, even craft and enchant your own gear and items. Leveling up allows you to choose more abilities to cast, passive abilities in combat, and to increase base character perks every playable character in Pillars of Eternity has. You can increase Stealth to be sneaky, Mechanics for disarming traps and picking locks, Lore to discover more

information to gain extra EXP while being able to use high-leveled scrolls, and Nature to give you certain bonuses after resting in an inn or camping. Choices are another thing about this game, as certain actions and responses can effect your reputation with in cities and villages, while ultimately shaping your character to have access to receive special dialogues, and even extra rewards. Combat mechanics is what separates this game from others. Pillars of Eternity has a thing called “Short-term Combat Damage”, to simulate how characters can be beaten unconscious, take heavy damage, be crippled and fatigued, but still alive. They can still fight, but not without penalties to their abilities if left untreated. If they take too much damage, they become “Maimed”, if they were to be knocked out one more time, they die. There are no ways to resurrect them; they are gone for good.

There are these interactive images that pop up when you are exploring certain objects or areas. Solving these can be by using a certain item on your character, their personality, and your stats. It makes every choice count, and it really makes you see how effective your character creation is. Just be warned that Pillars of Eternity is a dark game, as this is set in a universe where dark magic exists, while corrupted people in power abuse their authority. One of the most memorable things you get to see in the first town is the dozens of people hanging from the branches of a large, dead tree with rope around their necks. This is because the Lord reigning that territory, is abusing his power by killing the magical doctors who failed to make sure his wife gives birth to an heir with a soul. This phenomenon is not only for the Lord, but to other worried mothers as their babies are born without souls too.

People say that it’s the dark, mature themes of this game is what makes it so addicting, while others say it is the reason why they couldn’t handle playing. If you can stomach the content here of Pillars of Eternity, then you are in for a good time. Although, fans of the game have criticized the makers for not making the roles of the builds as accurate, because with the game’s combat mechanics make them flawed. For example, rouges’ stealth; when going into stealth, your whole party goes into stealth too, following you, making the whole point of doing high amounts of damage on unsuspecting enemies irrelevant. You can separate party members and control the rouge character yourself, but once the rouge kills an enemy, their stealth is gone, and other enemies nearby will immediately notice you and kill your alone rouge on sight.

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Edna and Harvey: the breakout. A comedic and dark adventure game staring a young, purple-haired woman in an asylum with her stuffed, blue toy rabbit Harvey. As the title implies, Edna and Harvey must escape the asylum they are in. Edna, only having memories of her childhood, cannot remember anything else of her past. Harvey, talking because of Edna’s broken mind, tells her that he can show Edna her past memories, using an ability called “Tempomorphing”. But remember, as Edna soon finds out, memories are not concrete.

Edna & Harvey

byKalahiki Reid illustrations by Elsa Young

You play as Edna Konrad, known in her childhood for being able to forge signatures, and just being a troublemaker in general. In the asylum, after chewing off a nail to use a makeshift screwdriver to escape her padded cell, Edna discovers that her father, Mattis Konrad, was sent to jail and later executed for the murder of her childhood friend, Alfred Marcel. Knowing that something is wrong, Edna sets out to escape the asylum, which is run by Aflred’s father, Dr. Marcel, and to find out the truth.

parts in the asylum. Not really acknowledge as people half the time, as Dr. Marcel is hated among the patients for excessive use of electro-shock therapy, which is basically being strapped down in an electric chair. Even the security chief, Bladder, watching over the feed of the security cameras, doesn’t seem to care about the inmates either. As Edna explores the asylum, she encounters patients doing extremely dangerous activities; digging in a hot boiler room, or using the laundry lift as a means of transportation, or trying to electrocute themselves. You even see Edna’s development as she is so aware she is mentally sick, even her own hallucinations, aka Harvey talking to Edna, tells her that they’re not even real; a figment of her broken psyche. All she can do is witness her past memories, knowing her dad is going to die, and can’t do anything to change it.

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Although this game has gotten mixed reviews at the time of its release, later on it has received nothing but positive feedback to the point where it got a sequel. This game’s art style and character designs are questionable, but the voice acting, story, and character personality is what makes this game shine. It is set up in a way that some parts of the game, specific music will play to match to mood, ranging from a curious beat, to dark and gloomy seriousness. Even some of the animation can be half-assed some times, it makes up for it by the story being told, the funny and likeable characters who help you along the way, and ultimate choice at the end of the game where it shows the fate of Edna and her allies in her escape from Dr. Marcel’s asylum.

This game explores the aspects of the asylum; the parts people are not used to. As Edna explores the multiple floors of the asylum, she meets a lot of people, with a large variety of mental disabilities. Ranging from people with delusions, autism, a pair of men who wear a large sweater and think they are conjoined twins, suicidal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and much more. These patients are not really violent, except for one, but they can be a danger to themselves as one tried to kill themselves, another tried to become “a being of pure energy”, while several others are scattered in the more dangerous

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Off the Eaten Path

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Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan by Monique Neiva

Waikiki is known for its bustling atmosphere, incredible nightlife, and polynesian-esque fine dining. It would be difficult to find an incredible hole in the wall called Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan in Waikiki. The eatery is fully furnished with minimalistic, but comfy seating with Japanese accents. Making it a perfect place to sit down and have a great meal. Restaurant hours on Mondays to Fridays are from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It then reopens from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. On Saturdays, they are open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. On Sundays, they remain closed. Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan serves comforting Japanese cuisine to its customers. Thus, customers receive a Japa-

nese and English menu, with the specials written in English. The meals presented on the menu are just as vibrant and fresh as they are when served. The eatery is fully furnished with minimalistic, but comfy seating with Japanese accents. Making it a perfect place to sit down and have a great meal. One of the meals served at Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan is the Shrimp Tempura set. The main star of the meal is sure to be the shrimp tempura. Large three pieces of shrimp are battered, covered in tempura flakes and fried golden brown. The shrimp is tender and perfectly cooked and surprisingly; is not oily from the frying process. The shrimp

sit upon a bed of mixed greens, which is also a fresh salad to enjoy between the meal. Tartar sauce is served on the side, but tonkatsu sauce is kept on the table; just in case customers want a more traditional option. On the side is a small plate of sashimi, or fresh fish. The assortment is large, fresh slices of salmon, tuna, octopus, yellowfin tuna, and marinated mackerel. The mackerel is marinated in order to enhance the flavor of the fish which is brought out by the salt. The smaller sides are presented with steaming miso soup, fluffy rice and two kinds of pickled vegetables: daikon and beansprouts. The daikon stands out, with it’s palatable color of vibrant orange, and the taste is

tangy with a mild sweetness. For a meal averaging around $20, it is gigantic and you definitely get your money’s worth. Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan has a wide variety of food not only in tempura and even curry, but a wide array of sashimi or fresh fish. One of the most amazing and large portions on their menu is the Genchan sashimi platter. Large slices of ahi, yellowfin tuna, salmon, and even more assortment of fish rest on a bed of freshly shredded daikon. The beautiful presentation is is kept cold with ice underneath the fish and daikon which is held in a deep bamboo bowl. The sides served are similar to the shrimp tempu-

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ra set with pickled bean sprouts and daikon, along with warm miso soup with rice. On the busy day-time streets of Waikiki and equally busy night life, this precious treasure of an estffwcFablishment is a great place to slow down and have a warm meal. Either with a small party of friends or family over great food, Tsukiji Shokudo Genchan will meet your expectations in service, hospitality and great food.

K A M A N A’ O STAFF Advisor Stanley Lee Editor in Chief Marcel Saragena Associate/Copy Editor Mason Laikupu Ka Mana’o is the student publication of Leeward Community College. It is published quarterly, funded by student fees and advertising, and administered by the Board of Student Communications. Editorial content reflects views only of staff. Ka Mana’o welcomes students interested in being staff members, as well as submissions of creative works. Ka Mana’o reserves the right to edit for length and content, and publication is not guaranteed. All content published in Ka Mana’o and its website may not be reprinted or republished in any form without permission. Copies of Ka Mana’o are available at newsstands througout campus. Copyright 2017 Board of Student Communications

Writers Kalahiki Reid Jessie McGeary Anneliese Schneider Brandon Ferreira Monique Neiva Illustrators Elsa Young Katrina Zack Photographers Eddy Domingo Krisheree Shimamoto Jolly Tugas Layout Designers Erin Murata Gerald Soria

Kristina Nip President

Student Government here at Leeward CC is all that it is due to the continued support of our students, administration, faculty and staff. We embody all that Leeward CC is and strive to enhance your (the students’) college experience through various intiatives and events. We want to ensure that YOUR voice will always be heard and represented in every aspect of our campus community. Go Leeward!

Khyra Dillard Secretary

Honestly, I love being a part of Student Government! I’ve gained a lot from being apart of this organization. Although I’ve only been apart of SG for a year, I’ve noticed that I’ve grown as a leader. I’ve gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader. As a leader, it’s important to be excellent with our time management. I love that I’m kept accountable on Student Government. As a leader, it’s also important to stay humble and listen to other’s ideas and concerns. I enjoy that each of the members offer a new outlook and spin on life. I appreciate the opportunity to grow with them during my time here at Leeward. Also, I love that SG brings light to student concerns, making sure that our voices are heard. I look forward to all the upcoming changes we’ll help bring about. We have many things being worked out at the moment in order to keep Leeward a great campus!!

Kealohi Leleo Senator

It has been an awesome experience to be part of Student Government. I am so glad to grow in this organization from being an intern at the Wai’anae Moku Campus to now being a Senator at the Pu’uloa Campus. I am looking forward to hear your voices and making sure it is heard. I feel so humbled and blessed to be part of a great organization that definitely puts students first. Have a blessed Academic Journey and I hope to see you around.

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Student Government volunteers in the community every semester.

Kaui Matutino Waianae Moku Senator

My experience in Leeward Community College’s Student Government as the Wai’anae Moku Senator has been amazing! I plan to continue to advocate for my student body and help my fellow classmates to the fullest of my capabilities. Being a part of Student Government has opened so many doors for me and has helped me grow in numerous ways. From all the leadership development to effective communication trainings, not to mention all the interpersonal relationships skills gained, Student Government has been a great asset in my professional development. For me, being a part of something greater than I am is very rewarding and fulfilling. I enjoy helping others and working alongside a team. My outlook for the upcoming year is very promising. I believe with the team and leaders that I have, we can accomplish anything we set our minds to!

Skyeletta Morrison Intern

I am new to Student Government, but plan to become a senator soon. This year I hope to make much progress towards getting significantly lower U-Pass prices, cheaper/free textbooks for students, free printing, and more. Students at Leeward deserve an affordable, yet practical experience and I hope to help with that.

Ilima Intermediate School Painting their conference rooms

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