~~~~AW~~AW'AW'~~~~~~AW~~ The Student Journal of Kapi 'olani Community College

http:/ /www.kcc.hawaii.edu/news/kapio Vol. 34 No. 20 March 13, 2001

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Kapi 1o March 13,2001

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"The Strike is Serious .. " J.N. Musto Preps KCC Students for the Possibility of a Strike

Write The Governor! Ask him to negotiate. Let your opinions be beard. It is important that we also get our say in. It is th~ best way that we as students can help our faculty and save our semes­ter.

Contact Governor Cayetano: E-mail: gov@ gov.state.hi.us (Include your postal address) Postal Mail: Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano Executive Chambers Hawai 'i State Capitol Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 586-0034 Fax: (808) 586-0006

J.N. Musto, executive director and bargaining rep for VHPA, talks to KCC students about the possibility and outcomes of an impending faculty strike.

by Sabrina Hall

Copy Editor

Crowds of students came filing into 'Ilima 202 Wednesday, March 2, to find out what

will happen to the remainder of the semester if the faculty proceed with a strike. Students came pre­pared with bags of questions that the answers to, so far, have been elu­sive.

J.N. Musto, the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA) Executive · Director, attempted to darify the situation by elucidating 'the reasons why a strike has become the only avenue for teachers and faculties to receive pay raises. Bargaining between the State and the UHPA over the past

. two years have brought forth no res­olution. Musto said that the only

person that has the power to decide whether the government will reach agreement with the UHPA is Be~ Cayetano, Hawai'i's governor.

With faculty salaries below the national average, and in some cases far below the average, UHPA would not agree to binding arbitration. Binding arbitration provides a neu­tral party that will decide a fair com­promise for two battling sides. For example, if teachers are asking for a 10 percent pay increase and the state is offering 2 percent, the arbitrator may say that the fair settlement is 7 percent. In binding arbitration, both sides agree to accepting whatever the arbitrator decides.

However, when the Hawaii Gov­ernment Employees Association (HGEA) decided to use binding arbitration back in April 2000, the settled compromise went to the leg-

islatura and the legislature failed to fund it. ·

Once HGEA had decided to settle the dispute through binding arbitra­tion they gave up their right to strike. And the Governor has decided to not abide by the arbitrated decision. Unfortunately, HGEA can no longer strike, although the State itself has, in a way, reneged on the binding arbitration agreement.

UHPA learned from HGEA's mis­takes and has refused binding arbi­tration in order to ensure their right to strike and allow teachers to do so without being fired or replaced. .

Musto explained .. lo the assem­blage of students that the govern­ment decides who is "allowed" to strike by deciding who are "essen­tial" employees. Employees who are determined to be "nonessential" are admitted to strike.

UHPA Activities Getting Hot and Heavy

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FACUL'T:Y

Cars honked their horns, a student banged on a large drum, and hundreds of faculty, students and supporters from the ten different UH system campuses, including those from KCC, gathered on the front lawn of Bachman Hall, UH Manoa, on Friday afternoon, March 8, for a rally and demonstration. Sign wavers, including KCC's Keith Kashiwada (left in the photo) and OSI advisor George Higa joined other faculty members from KCC, many of whom arrived at the rally by a trolley that commuted between the KCC and UHM campuses from 1 to 3 p.m., the official time of the rally. -Photo by Wayne Muromoto

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Musto told the crowd that accord­ing to the government, only 42 per­cent of the 3,000 UH faculty is "essential," so therefore they can

· strike. Laughter and sighs broke out

among the students· who scoffed at the idea that teachers could actually be considered "non-essential" in the process of education.

Musto then counter-proposed that teachers may be "non-essential" but not even in ten years could all of them be replaced due. He concluded by stating that, "An unessential but irreplaceable group of people are about to go on strike."

Tension built in the room and many students wanted their ques­tions answered. What will happen to our. semester? What will happen to the money we spent on books and tuition? If there is a strike and classes do reconvene later, will they go on through the summer?

Musto said that UHPA will hold a strike vote on March 19, 20, and 21. Musto believes that there is a great likelihood that the union will vote for a strike if an agreement is not reached by then.

If the faculty does decide to strike, the UHPA Board of Directors will meet on March 24 and will send a ten day notice to the Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB) that states that indeed they will strike. It is undetermined when the strike will actually begin, but whe~ it does begin there is no saying what could happen to our semester.

Musto did guarantee two things: 1. If the semester is not completed

the UHPA will give legal help to students for class action lawsuits. This will ensure that students get

Regular News Items to be Held for Next Issue

Due to the amount of cover­age we are giving to the Interna­tional Festival, Kapi'o has had to hold a couple of stories until next issue, including an article on the recent student Talent Show and the Excellence in Education fac­ulty meeting held on campus on March 8. Our apologies for this delay, and we hope you enjoy this special International Festival issue!

Mardi Gras Snafu In the last issue of the Kapi'o,

the wrong version of the history of the Mardi Gras was inadver­tently printed. The student writer bad intended to print a more "localized" story based on field notes and the notes she gathered in the printed story that was drawn verbatim from various texts and online web sites.

Problem is, we didn't know that's what she intended, it was way past our deadline, and this was the file we found on our com­puter because her final file was stuck in who-knows-where in the computer system. Our apologies for the error in editing.

their money and financial-aid back · that was lost during this semester. Money lost because a student could not get an expected job because he/she could not graduate could also be included in the lawsuit, cost­ing the State possible millions more dollars. And,

2. UHPA will do everything they can in order to save this semester so item number one will not occur.

Students asked questions like, "Can't we just be graded according to our midterm exams?" Unfortu­nately, Musto could not answer any questions about the possible aca­demic catastrophe of the strike.

Musto insists that we should main­tain loyalty to our teachers. Contact the legislature, write letters to the government, participate in picket ral­lies, even write letters to the Kapi'o. Musto affirms that the teachers are not the enemy. This is an important movement he says, "It is for "1:he future of the University, whether it will be politically controlled or if we will hold the power to our own destiny."

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OUR FESTIVAL CO-SPONSORS

Pacific and Asian Affairs Council KCC Board of Student Activities J. Watumull Fund Center for Asia Pacific Exchange

Kapi'olani Community College •Office of the Provost •Kapi'olani Asian Pacific Emphasis

(KAPE) •Dean of Instruction •Humanities Department/Koa GaJ­

lery •Arts and Sciences •Food Service and Hospitality Edu-

cation •American Association of Commu­

nity Colleges •Corporation for National Service:

Learn & Serve/AACC Service Learning Project

• Phi Theta Kappa • "Festival of India" is co-sponsored

by the J. Watumull Fund, which helps to foster better relations between India and America.

Festival Director: Carl Hefner 734-9715

Festival Co-Director: Cheryl Souza 734-9383

Reservations for "A Night in India" Call734-9715 or 734-9570

A flyer of this schedule is available in alternate format upon request.

For disability accommo­dations, advance notice is requested. Please call Jill Makagon at

734-9180 by March 15. If a text telephone is not

available, please use the TTY relay service 643-8833 or 1711.

13th Annual ternational Festival Calender of Events

March 19, Monday OPENING DAY- INTERFACES OF LIFE & CULTURE 8:30-9 a.m. outside 'Ohi'a Cafeteria 10:30-11:45 a.m. ' Olona202

11 a.m.-12 noon Ilima 202 B & C

12:15-12:45 p.m. Campus wide 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

1:00-1:45 p.m .

1:30-2:45 p.m. 'Ilima202B &C

1:30-2:45 p.m. The Great Lawn

1:30-2:45 pm. 'Ohi' a Auditorium

6:30-8:30 p.m. 'Ohi'a Auditorium

HAWAIIAN BLESSING. Mete by Kawik.a Napo.­leon and the students of Hawaiian Language. PACIFIC ISLAND CULTURE: LEGENDS OF THE CHAMORRO. Students from Saipan, Guam, and other Micronesian cultures present language, leg­ends and traditions of their Micronesian homelands. THE ART OF TAl CH'I. Performer: James Zhong, acupuncturist and Chinese M.D. <:;ospon­

sored by Student Activities & Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC). INTERNATIONAL PARADE OF CULTURES. Wear the native clothing of your country and join in the colorful parade led by Afro/Cuban drummer Sango and the international students of KCC. FROM RIO TO HAWAI'l: BRAZILIAN MUSIC & DANCE. Guest Dancers: SAMBA AXE. Brazilian dance repertoire ranges from pulsating and rhythmic folk dances to highly energetic religious forms. THE CHINESE ART OF FENG SHUI. Guest Speaker: Sharissa Yuk Lin Chun, Harmoniou~ Cre­ations. Black Hat Feng Shui is based on astronomy, astrology, geology, physics, math, philosophy and intuition. Co-sponsored by PAAC. EARTH AND SKY: WAYFINDING WITH GPS. Dennis Nullet, KCC, Geography. A demonstration of wayfinding with Global Positioning System

March 20, Thesday INTERFACES OF MUSIC & LITERA: URE 9-10:15 a.m. 'Ilima 202 B & C

10:30-11:45 a.m. '!lima 202 B & C

10:30-11 am. Lama Library

12 noon-1 p.m. 'Ohi'aAuditorium

12 NOON-1 p.m. ' Ohi'a Cafeteria

1-2 p.m. 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

1:30-2:45 p.m. 'Ilima 202 B & C

1:30-3:30 p.m. 'Ohi'a Auditorium

2:45-3 :15 p.m. 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

6:30-8:30 p.m. 'Ohi' a Auditorium

IMAGES OF THE FILIPINA IN SONGS AND POETRY. Guest Speaker: Ruth Mabanglo, UHM. Mabanglo will read poetry and literature which expresses the feelings and passions of native writers of the Philippines. Co-Sponsored by PAAC. INTERFACES Of LOCAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES. Powerful and moving discussions by stu dents of Robert Johnson/Speech 253. THE LEGACY OF THE JAPANESE KOTO. Darin T. Miyashiro performs traditional music on the unique Japanese instrument known as the koto. Co­Sponsored by PAAC. CULTURE, COMMUNICATION AND LAN­GUAGE. Interpretation shoot-out at the KCC Ian guage corral features students reading in a foreign language, and interpretations. Hosted by: Yukio Kataoka, Japanese Language Instructor, KCC. INTERFACES OF ETHNIC VOICES. Songs performed by the faculty and students under the direction of voice instructor Lina Doo. FILIPINO SONGS & THE MARTIAL ART OF ESCRIMA. Guest Performers: Bayanihan Sa KCC. First hear the rich tradition of Filipino songs fol­lowed by the liYely martiaJ art of Escrima performed by John Quiroga and friends. GLOBAL VOICES: A STUDENT READING. Coordinated by Leigh Dooley and Jill Makagon. KCC Students reading their own original creative works with ~sion and enthusiasm! ASIAN AND PACIFIC LITERATURE READINGS Literature readfugs by faculty and students of Asian Languages. Coontioated by Tom Kondo. Sue Fuji tani, Reo&; Amold. Carol Beresiwsky, Linde Keil, SoonAh ~ 8nd Kawik.aNapolean. RONDALLA:-FOLK'MUSICOFTHB :PHiblP PINES. Ouest artists Stuart Nago, Ric Tril'riiftos and Chris Planas perform folk songs of the Philippines. INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHT: "MONONOKE HIME." An award-winning animated film about the conflict of man and nature. Coordinated by the Inter nationaJ Students Club.

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March 21, Wednesday INTERFACES OF LIFE EXPERIENCE 10:30-11:45 a.m. Olona202

10:30-11 :45 a.m. 'Dima 202 B & C

II a.m.-12 noon 'Ohi'a Cafeteria 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Great Lawn 12 noon-1: 15 p.m. 'Obi ' a Auditorium

12:30-1:30 p.m. 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

l-3p.m. Lama Library l :30-2:45 p.m. Koa Courtyard

1:30-2:45 p.m. Olona 115

1:30-2:45 p.m. 'Ohi'aAuditorium

7 p.m.-10 p.m. 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

6:30-8:30 p.m. 'Obi 'a Auditorium

CHINA THROUGH FILM: HUMOR AND SOCIETY Guest Speaker: Cynthia Ning, UHM, Center for Chinese Studies Co-Sponsored by PAAC. READINGS OF NEW FICTION. Guest speakers: Hawai ' i writers Lee Tonouchi and Ian MacMiUan read from their recent and forthcoming books SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Guest musician Hawai'i recording artist Winston Tan and friends. KYUDO: THE ART OF JAPANESE ARCHERY. Guest Performers: Mizue Hasegawa and Tomoe Takahashi. BEAUTIFULAND MYSTERIOUS YUNNAN, CHINA. Guest Speaker: Xiaoxia Cui, Yunnan Institute of Finance and Trade. Yunnan Province has a fascinating history and culture. DANCES OF TAHITI AND THE MARQUESAS. Guest Performers: Students from UH Manoa perform dances of French Polynesia under the direction of UHM Ethnomusi cologist Jane Moulin. SACRED & SECULAR ORNAMENTS: Artist's Reception Guest artist: Phuong Tran. ACOUSTIC GUITAR WORKSHOP Guest instructor: Guitarist Winston Tan. Bring your guitar and learn finger stylings from an accomplished professionaJ WOMEN IN INDIA. Guest lecture: Radhamani Ratnam, East West Center Fellow. Discover issues confronting women in India in this most informative lecture. Co-Sponsored by Pacific and Asian Affairs Council BUILDING NATIVE COMMUNITIES. Guest Speaker: Guest Speaker: KeaJa Losch and students discuss their recent trip to New ZeaJand where they participated in an Indigenous Development Forum and Tattoo Conference. LATINO NIGHT DANCE PARTY. Celebrate the Baha'i New Year! Dance to the music of the Puerto Rican band, "Latin Fire," and learn moves from a professional Salsa dance instructor. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Baha'i Association of KCC, PAAC and International Students Club INTERNATIONAL FILM NIGHT: "GANDHI" -ENGLAND. An epic movie about the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Coordinated by the IntemationaJ Students Club

March 22, Thursday KCC STUDENT CLUBS & FOLK ART ACTIVITIES DAY 9 a.m.-10:15 'Ilima 202 B & C

10-10:30 a.m. 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

EGYPT: TREASURES OF THE PAST AND PRESENT. Guest speaker: Ragui France, KCC student, discusses histo riciaJ and culturaJ aspects of Egypt. Presention includes belly dance, and food courtesy of Pyramids Restaurant. CHINESE LION DANCE. Guest Performers: Gee Yung IntemationaJ MartiaJ Arts, Dragon, Lion Dance Association. Co-Sponsored by PAAC.

10:30-11:45 p.m. POETRY READINGS & COFFEE HOUR. Host Keith Koa GaJlery Crtyard Kashiwada, KCC. Interpretive poetry readings by the students

10:30-11 a.m. 'Ohi'a Cafeteria

10:30-11:45 p.m. 'Obi' a Auditorium

11:30-12 noon 'Obi' a Cafeteria

11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Great Lawn

12:15-1:15 p.m. ·ow•a Cafeteria

1:30-2 ~30 p.m. ·om• a Cafeteria

1:30-2:45 p.m. 'Ohi 'a Auditorium

of Speech 231. Hospitality by Phi Theta Kappa. FLAMENCO DANCE OF SPAIN. Guest Artists: Vanessa Chong, Flamenco dancer and her students. Enjoy the passion of Spanish dance and join in for the hand clapping. HORIZONS: A STUDENT-CENTERED CONFERENCE. Showcasing student papers, performances, and readings from the BOSA publication "Horizons" Coordinated by Robin Fujikawa, KCC. THE DANCE OF BALI. Guest Performers: Made and Koming Hood. Balinese Dance is performed to please the gods, and the movements and dance steps are beautiful and enchanting. TRADffiONS OF THE MONGOLIAN CAMP. Guests: Greywolf leads the Mongolian Club in a simulation of a Mongolian encampment, and demonstrates hunting methods and survivaJ techniques from the steppes of Mongolia. A WORLD OF MUSIC AND CULTURE. Guests: KCC Guests: KCC keyboard ensemble, directed by Anne Craig. Students will play and sing popular ethnic songs on key boards, guitar and the Japanese shamisen. AN ODYSSEY OF GREAT DRUMS: AFRICA, CARIBBEAN & THE WORLD. Guests: First Circle Drum Jn a,Jiv:ely musical presentation of percussion, this excellent 3t0UR wiD perform the world's great drumming traditions and demonstrate the intricate rhythms of world music. READINGS OF LOCAL LITERATURE. Hosted by Gail Harada and Mavis Hara, KCC. Award winning locaJ writers Cathy Song, Juliet Kono, Lois-Ann Yamanaka, and Nora Okja Keller read from their recent works and forthcoming books. (See next page for more spec in/ events!)

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MfiV~~~~ INTERFACES

March 19, Monday ~~AlG?'~~

OPENING DAY: INTERFACES OF LIFE AND CULTURE

March 22-Thursday Only

Folk Art Presentations 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: The Traditional Arts of India,

'Ohi 'a Cafeteria. Including: Mehndi: The art of Indian hand Painting, Flower Rangoll; Indian flower art and decoration.

Hawaiian Cultural Day: Folk Arts and Crafts Display, 'Ohi'a Building. Including: Hawaiian tattooing and cultural traditions by Keoni Nunes, Hawaiian Games by Charles and Betty Ogata, herbal treatment body wrap by Mikilani Sorman, Corlis Smith-Tang and Pua Kaninau­don't miss this demonstration!­kapa making by AnelaMaunakea, massage-lomilomi stick, intuitive readings by Little Hula Heaven Hula Shop, Native Hawaiian VEP poster presentation on their

recent trip to New Zealand.

International Foods Different food offerings in the

'Ohi'a Cafeteria and Bistro Cafe each day courtesy of Chef Diane, Chef Phillip and Chef Eddie.

Campus Art Displays "Koa Award Artist" Clarence

Lee in the K.oa Gallery. "Sacred & s~ Ornaments: Jewelry From Asia & The Pacific'' in the Lama Library, ''The Best of Student Paintings" in the Bistro, ~ohra BUilding.

Hawaiian Blessing Opens Interfaces 10hi'a Cafeteria

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by Jadelyn Pampa

Editorial Assistant

pi 'olani Commu­mty College will

ck off its 13th Annual International Festi­val from March 19 through March 22 with a Hawaiian blessing.

The opening ceremonies will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, in front of the 'Oh 'ia Cafeteria, with a mele, or chant lead by Kumu Kawika Napoleon, Hawaiian lan­guage instructor at KCC, and the Hawaiian language students.

This is the fifth year Napoleon will lead the Hawaiian blessing.

"I choose to do the mele on [Queen] Kapi'olani to make people aware of the name," said N apolean, "and in honor of her, because she was the 'forgotten one."'

The chant starts off, "Kaha 'ia Lae' ahi me ke aka o na ao (Lae' ahi is engraved with the shadows of the clouds),

Kupina'i mai a pahu o Maui (The

Come See the Parade:

drum of Maui echoes), He ui Papa' ena' ena i hea o

Kupalaha (Papa' ena' ena asks, where is Kupalaha?),

Laha'ole Kalehuawehe i kapaa ka Moa' e (Kalehuawehe is not seen often in the Moa'e winds) ,

Kuakolu kukulu mai ka piko o Lae ' ahi (From Lae'ahi the three backs beacon).

Kawika Napoleon (left, front), leads a chant in last year's blessings. -Kapi 'o file photo .

Chanting with Kumu Napoleon will be Kumu Iwalani Tasaka, Kaeo and Haulani Kaleoaloha, Ku Kahoomalu Souza, Papele Brees­Saunders, Braddah Kaleikini, Kaleo Wong, Roxy Javor, Levalani Duarte, Puanani Kahaulelio.

Parade of Cultures at KCC Cap1pus Wide

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by Mina Hemmy ·'Editorial Assistant

For the past four years the· "Parade of Cultures" has brought people together from all over to represent their culture by wearing their native dress or national colors. Co-chairs Linda Letta and Ann Ching have been involved with the parade since the first time it was held. It is hoped that there will be an even better tum out this year than before. (Anyone interested in participating should contact Linda Letta at 734-9418 as soon as possible.)

On the day of the parade, all participants will meet in the '!lima Courtyard between I and 1:45 p.m. , wearing ethnic clothes representing their cultures. Parade organizers will make sure that each culture or coun­try being represented is lined-up alphabetically according to their names. All other students who are

not in their native clothing can help to distribute festival programs to anyone on campus .

Once the parade begins, two people will lead it, carrying a banner announcing the 13th annual Interna­tional Festival. Parade leaders hold­ing flags and drummers will follow them. Among the flag holders will be history professor Brian Cassity, who has participated in the parade each year representing Ireland. Fol­lowing Cassity will be other flag bearers as well as the Phi Theta Kappa students. After the flag bear­ers will be African drummer Sango and his drumming students. All other participants representing different cultures will follow the drummers as everyone makes their way through campus in their colorful outfits.

"The Parade of Cultures is a won-· derful opportunity for everyone to take an active part in the Inter­national Festival. Marching in the parade and wearing the dress or colors of your culture gives each student, faculty, and staff member a chance to identify with, and show

Issues of Identity:

Michelle Topou ·:'Ohi'a Auditorium ;: 1:30-2:45 p.m.

by Dawn K. Yadao

New Zealand's exciting and varied society will be presented through four short films that Michelle Tupou will be showing on March 19, 2001 at the 'Obi 'a Auditorium from 1:30-2:45 p.m.

These dramatic films ~re about contemporary issues in New Zea-

land. Tupou says that each film portrays different and realistic cir­cumstances of, "Pacific Islanders who have made New Zealand their home."

The Australian film "Two Bob Mermaid" is about how many Aborigines have integrated into other cultures, but they need to work hard to preserve their own culture so it is not forgotten or lost.

"Dot's Death" is about the effect of intercultural marriage. A Tongan man and Caucasian woman open up

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Last year's parade was fun, but this year's, says co-chair Linda Letta, promises to be even more exciting. -Kapi 'o file photo.

their roots, their culture," says co­chair Linda Letta.

When the parade has made its way across the entire campus, a post-parade reception will be held in the '!lima Courtyard where all par­ticipants will receive a "certificate of participation," along with refresh­ments. Thanks to donations by the faculty, participants will also have a chance to win prizes in a drawing.

The parade, Letta notes, is fun.

to each other's heritage. Along with learning to accept the other's cul­tural roots comes the appreciation of differences and holding on to their own culture.

The role of adoption within the family is the main premise of the film "Cat's Crying." It is about a child brought from the Cook Islands in order to be raised by a family after the child is orphaned. The child must learn to adopt to a different environ­ment and change of lifestyle.

''Talk of the Town" is about the

"It's colorful, it's a chance to be a part of the festival, and it's an oppor­tunity to win some neat prizes!"

The Parade of Cultures will defi­nitely give people the chance to rep­resent their cultural background and take pride in their heritage. And it is sure to be one of the many highlights at this year's International Festival, so make sure to catch it on March 19.

role of gender and cultural traits in modern times. Samoa's cultural practice offafafine is looked at from both traditional and contemporary points of view.

All of these dramas show how New Zealand is an ongoing land of melded cultures, and how people must deal with changes from in their childhood or from changing per­sonal or social conditions. This can definitely be related to Hawai'i's multi-cultural society.

Kapi&o

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March 19, Monday

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The Art of Tai Chi Brazilian Music and Dance

'llima 202 B&C ~ ~r);_:a.m.-12 noon

by Mary Takahashi Contributing Writer

It is the imitation of nature, the forms and movements that animals, trees and rivers take. It is the sweet fluid motion of a body in perfect grace; a body which is one with its surrounding. It is Tai Chi Ch'uan.

Some people believe that the beg­ginnings of this form of art can be traced to Taoism, the philosophy which has an ancient system of exer­cise known as the Taoist Breathing. There is no clear cut evidence as to what Tai Chi is, exactly. Some firmly believe that it has taken the principles of yielding, softness, cen­teredness, slowness, balance, sup­pleness and rootedness directly from the teachings of Taoism. For exam­ple, the movement of some Tai Chi forms such as "Push the Boat with the Current" and "Cloud Hands," embody the principles of relation­ships, movement and health.

Tai Chi, however, may also be a descendant of the form of Wu-chi chih hsi, which was taught by the physician Hua-tu'o, who used an exercise that imitated the movements of five wild creatures to help heal ailments. These creatures were the tiger, deer, bird, ape, and bear.

Chang San-feng, a monk at the Wu Tang monastery, is credited with the creation of Tai Chi, regardless of the fact that it is still ques­tionable whether or not he actually

existed. Chang was given the title of Chen-jen, which means spiritual man who has achieved the Tao, who is no longer ruled by what he sees, hears or feels .

A student of his, Wang Chung­yueg, and his student Chiang Fa, later combined the different move­ments of Tai Chi into a solitary fluid set. This may have been the true beginnings of Tai Chi Ch'uan. The postures that the Tai Chi Ch'uan link together are ward-off, rollback, press, push, pull, split, elbow strike, and shoulder strike.

A more elaborate presentation on this wonderful art will be given during the International Festival by guest speaker James Zhoung at 'Ilima 202 B&C, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, on Monday, March 19. The event is co-sponsored by PAAC. (The Photo is of Jamese Zhoung, courtesy of PAAC.)

{Ohi'a Cafeteria '\·. 1 - 1 :45 p.m.

by Lorraine Fabro

Editorial Assistant

"Blame it on the Bossa Nova" ... Samba is known as the "most infec­tious of rhythms" and on March 19, in the 'Ohi'a Cafeteria, the Brazil­ian dance group "Samba Axe" is scheduled to infect and affect every­one with their pulsating beat, color­ful costumes and dynamic routines. Samba is the official dance of Brazil, and in Brazil a person who dances the Samba is known as a "Sambi­sta." The Samba that is native to Brazil is the folk dance, also know as the Batuque. Mind you, Samba is not for the weak-hearted, as it is accompanied by percussion instru­ments and is highly syncopated. So, be prepared to leave your seat and move your feet. .. cha cha cha!

What is Feng ShuH

'IH_m~ 202 B&C

~!;_3.0-2:45 p.m. by Wing Chan

Page 8 Editor

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of space management for modern living. A person who practices the art of Feng Shui changes his/her life

by rearranging their home and office. Practitioners give perfect attention and full-conscious awareness to the arrangement of the contents .of the­room. It is said that this can dramati­cally improve their health, finances, and relationships.

Sharissa Yuk Lin Chun, President of Harmonious Creations Real Estate and Feng Shui Services has prac­ticed the art of Black Hat Feng Shui for several years. She has studied under Master Hong Liu and his stu­dents. Chun's passion is integrating feng shui in her real estate transac­tions.

Chun has developed chi or intu­ition through various martial arts and her background in tarot, rune­stones and Chinese fortune sticks. She has been apprenticing for sev­eral years under a master healer of bio-energy.

If you are interested, a presen­tation by Chun will be held from I :30-2:45 p.m. on March 19 at '!lima 202 B& C.

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Earth and Sky Way Finding

by Lily Morningstar Editorial Assistant

On March 14 a truly amazing thing is going to take place on the great lawn here at KCC, as a giant leap in navigational technology will be demonstrated. Geography Pro­fessor Dennis Nullet is going to program a course into a Global Posi­tioning System and then have his students, and anyone else who would like to participate, chart this course. _

A GPS is a hand-held electrorric · unit that can tell your exact location (latitude and longitude) with the simple push of a butt:Qn. Well, maybe not so simple, since a whole lot of mind-boggling technology is involved in the process, like satel­lites.

Imagine the possibilities presented by this kind of technology for hikers, pilots, and sailors. Technology has basically devised a way to prevent us from ever being lost again.

Dennis Nullet will discuss GPS.

Holding Our Image In Our Own Hands:

Film Shorts from the Pacific

Michelle Tupou will be showing short Maori and Australian films that will bring you a deeper per­spective of the Maori culture. This will be shown at the 'Ohi'a 118 on March19, from 1:30 to 2:45p.m.

International Film Night

King of Masks

by Sabrina Hall

Copy Editor

This year's International Film Festival brings to the 'Obi 'a Audi­torium a story of an old street per­former in China in the 1930's. The film, "King of Masks," is in Manda­rin with English sub-titles, but don' t worry, the dialogue is easy to follow and is even suited for bright chil­dren with it's simple language and enchanting, fairy tale-like scenes.

In the film, while the street per­former carries on his daily routine, a woman from the Sichuan opera watches him and admires his per­formance. She offers him a job in the theater but Alas Wang, the old man in the movie, refuses the offer because it is his family's tradition that the secrets of the trade only be passed down from father to son. The problem, though, is that he has no son. Not wanting his magic to die along with him, he yearns and searches for an heir to carry on his

humble legacy. And just when he thinks he has found the son that he has always been looking for, alas, the boy is a g1rl after all.

This film is sure to bring a greater understanding of the Chinese cul­ture and their attitude, at the time, towards having daughters.

To find out what will happen in the end of this intriguing film join the International Students Club in the 'Ohi 'a Auditorium, room 118, Monday, March 19 at 6:30p.m.

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Interfaces of Local and National Issues: Should KCC Continue to allow smoking on campus grounds?

Left photo: (left to right) Roy Yahya, Isaac Kern, Ashley Quero, and Grant Uyeda will debate the pros and cons of smoking on campus in a debate forum, encouraged by instructor Robert Johnson (right photo). -Photos by Dawn Yadao.

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by Dawn Yadao

It's promising to be a lively debate that touches on national health issues as well as rights of students right here on our own KCC campus.

Prof. Robert Johnson's Speech 253 class will be presenting a debate on KCC's policies of smoking on campus grounds. Through compel­ling opening statements and closing arguments, his student hope show effective and persuasive debating techniques, as well as excellent teamwork.

Roy Yahya, Isaac Kern, Ashley

Quero, and Grant Uyeda prepared speeches on this topic with both affirmative and negative construc­tion. For the debators who think that policies regarding smoking on campus must be changed, persua­sive arguments on how smoking is a problem must be raised, as well as plans on how to fix it. They must also hear a rebuttal to their proposi-

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Robert Johnson's Speech 253 teaches the talent of going beyond preparing for constructive speeches to also seeing the other side of the argument. Johnson says he enjoyed teaching a similar class at the Uni­versity of California, Davis, and used this as the basis of his current teach­ing style. He enjoyed the energy

and excitement that the classroom debates brought out in his students. The classes were always vibrant and busy, and were so popular that up to two or more sections of them filled up per semester, even though they weren't departmental requirements.

No matter what a student's major was, he or she had an exciting time building confidence through debat­ing. Johnson's KCC students will now be sharing in this fervor, as well. The debate over smoking being allowed on campus is a stimulating topic that has fired up students on both sides of the fence. This issue will be presented with both advo­cacy and argumentation on March 20,2001, in llima 202 B from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

The Legacy of the Koto ·~: Lama Library .•. ~ 10:30-11 a.m. •,

by Staff

You may have heard it before but not known what it was. In Japa­nese samurai movies, you can often hear the sounds of the koto in the background, lending an atmosphere of elegance and classic beauty to the setting.

On Tuesday, March 20, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Char Room, Lama Library, Darin T. Miyashiro will perform music on the koto for the presentation titled The Legacy of the Japanese Koto. The event is being co-sponsored by the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council.

The koto is a long, stringed instrument that is laid on the floor. Its strings are plucked, strummed, pulled and yanked to produce a wide range of musical notes and tones.

The koto's prototype came from China, and the Japanese changed it to suit their own tastes. By the Edo Period (1600-1868 A.D.), the koto was one of the main instruments of classical Japanese music, used alone or in large orchestras.

-Photo of Darin T. Miyashiro courtesy of PAAC.

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March 13, 2001

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Culture, Communication

and Language ~ 'llima 202 B&C r 9-1 0:15 a.m.

by Iris A. Cahill Copy Editor

KCC's Thirteenth Annual International Festival gives students and members of the local community to enjoy the richness of different cultures and peoples.

The coordinators of this week-long event now invite you to celebrate in the dif­ferent methods of communi­cation used throughout the world.

On March 20, the International Festival will feature a special activ­ity entitled Culture, Communication and Language in the Ohia Audito­rium. Starting at 12 noon, the hour­long presentation will center around students reading various works in a foreign language.

Lively and colorful interpretations will be provided so that everyone in the audience will be able to partici­pate, regardless of the language bar­rier.

For Yukio Kataoka, professor of Japanese here at Kapi 'olani Com­munity College, this will be the second time he hosts the foreign language reading. The various lan­guages one can expect to look for at this literary and cultural demon­stration include those taught here on campus, such as French, Japanese, Spanish and Mandarin.

Individuals that have not had the wonderful opportunity to learn another tongue will be delighted to hear the various kinds displayed, and perhaps even encouraged to take a foreign language class next year.

As for those well familiar with another dialect, the Culture, Com­munication and Language reading will still be a great chance to meet with others who share in their profi­ciency. Either way, this is one activ­ity you do not want to pass up.

International Film Night

''Mononoke Hime'' (Princess Mononoke)

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by Michelle Poppler Layout Editor

The film Princess Monon­oke is a brilliantly animated depiction of a fantasy medi­eval Japan. In "A time of gods and demons," Director Hayao Miyazaki depicts an action packed Japanese samurai epic with a cast of strong female and male characters. It's a mystic journey through animist mythology and ancient Japanese folk­lore. The film reveals the harm that comes from war and hatred, and how it is over­come.

The young prince Ashitaka of the Emishi tribe becomes poisoned by a demon while trying to protect his village. He is then forced to leave his vil­lage to seek the Forest Spirit's help to save his life. As he heads to the Western Lands he encounters the cause of what cre­ated the demon he killed. He also encounters Princess Mononoke; a young woman raised by a wolf, who is also called San. She is the only character who has empathy for the both the humans and the ani­mals. San's fate is to be the channel between these two increasingly dis­parate worlds.

Ashitaka then encounters Lady Eboshi, the leader of the area's fron­tier town, Tatara Ba or Iron Town.

The characters and setting created by Director Miyazaki could be at

the edge of any wilderness, whether American or Japanese. The Lady Eboshi took in people that were out­cast and oppressed minorities who rarely, if ever, appear in Japanese films. These characters were like­able but their way oflife had become so devastating to the environment.

The forest creatures and the people of Iron Town are constantly at war. All Ashitaka wants is for them to get along. But San can only believe that all things human stink of death and destruction, and Lady Eboshi can only think of the financial ben­efits of her town prospering. In his attempt to save his own life, Ashi-

taka finds himself becoming a medi­ator who ultimately must try to stop the hatred between the forest crea­tures and the humans.

The natural world does not get a chance to tell its side of the tale that often. In Princess Mononoke, the animals and spirit of the forest have a passionate voice; the film portrays nature as a world full of life and hope. It shows that everything beau­tiful also has a dark side, and every­thing ugly also has a light side, and knowing that, it shows that things can always live in harmony no matter how it seems they cannot get along.

INTERFACES March 20, Tuesday

Filipino Songs and the Martial Art of Escrima

'Ohi'a Cafeteria ~- 1-2 p.m.

by Jadelyn K. Pampa

and Iris Cahill

During this year's International Festival, the Bayanihan Sa KCC will be sharing the Filipino culture with us through dancing and martial arts. Among Filipinos, these arts illus­trate the fiery spirit and demonstrate a love of life.

The experience that we are going to get out of this is what many Fili­pino's call a "taste of home."

One might say that the best way to a Filipino's heart is through danc­ing. The type of dancing that will be featured in the festival is called "Tinikling," which is known as the Philippines national dance. It imi­tates the movement of the tinikling birds as they walk between grass stems, run over tree branches, or dodge bamboo traps set by rice farm­ers. Another type of dancing that will also be performed is the Maria Clara. For the urban Filipinos, this dance has brought new influence.

The guest performers will also be providing the audience with a demonstration of a Filipino form of martial arts known as Escrima.

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Hundreds of years old, this classic fighting technique places a heavy emphasis on a warrior's speed, agil­ity and ability to strike an oppo­nents nerve center. The art form also reflects a certain degree of Spanish influence due to the 330 years where the Philippines were under Spain's rule. In fact, some Escrima masters continue to instruct their students in Spanish.

The hour long performance will take place during the Festival's Inteiface of Music & Literature on Tuesday, March 20, at the 'Obi 'a Cafeteria from 1-2 p.m.

Global Voices Student Reading

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by Iris Cahill Copy Editor

Heart-lifting tales of inspira­tion, soulful prose and humorous excerpts await all listeners who attend Global Voices: A Student Reading. As part of the 13th Annual International Festival, Kapiolani Community College English stu­dents will be presenting some of their own creative literary works.

Carefully coordinated by KCC Arts . and Humanities professors, Leigh Dooley and Jill Makagon, the event grants students the oppor­tunity to share their writing and performing talents with other stu­dents, as well as with the entire community. Many of the writings to be featured in this event were written for the authors various composition or literature classes, including English 22: Beginning Composition, English 100: Com­position I, and English 204: Cre­ative Writing.

Do not miss your chance to be part of this great, cultural event. Not only will you be entertained, but you will be offering these stu­dents the priceless support they need. Global Voices will be held at 'Ilima 202 B & C from 1:30 to 2:45p.m.

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Interfaces of Ethnic Voices

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It is like the fine weaving of silken tapestries. Voices singing and sounding as one harmonious living entity that can pull you in and show you another view of life. The music dives into your emotions.

On March 20, you will be intro­duced to this mixing of human har­monies. It's called "Interfaces of Ethnic Voices." Brought to you by Lina Doo and her VOICE 2 (MUS 122B) class and will be held at the 'Ohi 'a Cafeteria, from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

Each of the singers will be bring­ing you a song from one of their own ethnic backgrounds. As a result, you will be hearing music from ·Japan, Korea, Germany and France.

According to Lina Doo, "All songs [are] being sung in their native languages." The songs which will be sung include: "Corazon Espinado" (Spanish), "Nikolina" (Swedish), "Descent of the Dragon (Chinese), "Paano Kaya" (Philippines), "La vie en rose" (French), "Hidamari no uta" (Japanese), "Abendempfind­ung" (German), "Contigo en I a dista­neia" (Brazilian), and the Portugese

and Korean National Anthems. "When you start looking at a

song from a particular culture, the musical requirements change as well as the vocal requirements from the things you hear in opera to the songs heard on the radio and in movies," says Doo. By having the students bring in songs from their cultural background, they've been able to observe, analyze and experi­ence how the music is created.

It was interesting to see how many songs have had Western influence, especially the new music generated by different cultures.

Bringing the students into the research helps them to gain a greater awareness of what is out there as far as music is concerned, and possibly what other things they may not have known about themselves and their own culture.

"The research also provides an awareness that there are different kinds of songs out in the world. There are songs of beauty in other cultures, other than the Western, American culture," Doo says.

It helps in learning that there are songs that sound different from hip­hop andR&B.

Music also helps to bring about confidence, in who you are. Cultivat­ing, a strong sense of self and what you can accomplish as a person.

Lina Doo (bottom) instructs one of her students in voice les­sons. -Photo b)! Jen­nifer Kanda.

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Asian-Pacific Litera­ture Reading

by Shelton P. Yamashiro Contributing Writer

Students, faculty, staff and the public will be treated to literature readings representing all the lan­guages taught here at Kapi 'olani Community College. Hawaiian, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Tagalog will be the lan­guages featured. The event is being hosted by Professor Thomas Kondo on Tuesday, March 20, from 1:30 to 3:30p.m. in the 'Ohi 'a auditorium.

Each presenter and their litera­ture selection will be introduced to the audience. Following a reading in the piece's original language, a translation into English will be pro­vided. Participants will include fac­ulty members and students from their classes. \

The following performers and material are scheduled for the event.

Kahi Wight (faculty) and her Hawaiian Literature students will be presenting the Hawaiian chant, "The Water of Kane."

Chinese l 01 and 102 students Andrew Ma, Ferra Lin, Curtis Lee, Thanh Diep and Sherry Daquio will be presenting "Li Bai: a Tang Poet.'

The following French 102 stu-

dents and poems will be presented. Tammy Glynn presenting, "Les

Promesses diun visage," by Charles Baudelaire.

Shannon Dorris-Erismann present­ing Oie 0 Oie 0 joli jars a Mother Goose poem.

Sabrina Hall will present the Eng­lish versions of each piece.

Carol Beresiwisky 's Spanish stu­dents will perform the following.

Irene Medrano presenting Poema Azteca by unknown.

Claire Parcon presenting Cami­nante by Antonio Machado.

Erin Kaahea and Tahiti Fernandez presenting Romanero Gitana by Fed­erico Garcia Lorca.

Tracy Kapali, Tsu Monde and Ken Lopez are presenting Versos Sencil­los by Jose Marti

Faculty members Thomas Kondo and Dr. James Kenny, along with his Japanese 101/102 students will pres­ent Japanese Poetry Throughout the · Ages.

Korean instructor Soo-ah Kim Yuen along with students Auldric Low, Felimon Juliano, Sayspyul Kang and Eunsik Cho will present My Mother and the Boarder.

The Asian-Pacific Literature read­ing has been held during the Inter­national Festival since the festival's beginning many years ago. Language students get to strut their stuff to the public and help promote apprecia­tion of other cultures literary works, so come out and show support for their efforts.

Local Women Writers Present a Reading

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Cathy Song, photo by John Eddy.

by Staff

KCC instructors-and writers in their own right-Gail Harada and Mavis Hara, will host a special "Readings of Local Literature" fea­turing some of Hawai' i 's most important, award-winning contem­porary writers. Included in the writ­ers are Cathy Song, Juliet Kono, Lois-Ann Yamanaka and Nora Okja Keller.

They will give a reading on Thurs­day (please note! This page is for Monday but this particular event takes place on Thursday) , March 22, 1:30-2:45 p.m. at the 'Ohi'a Audito­rium.

The writers will read from their most recent works and forthcoming books.

Song has won the 1982 Yale Series of Younger Poets Award for her book Picture Bride, the Shelly Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.

Juliet Kono has written and edited several books, including Tsunami Years and Hila Rains.

Nora Okja Keller is the author of the nationally acclaimed book, Com­fort Women, about Korean women forced into prostitution by the Japa­nese Army during World War II.

Lois-Ann Yamanaka's latest book, Father of the Four Passages, takes a different, hard, often soul-wrenching look at being local, young, pregnant and in a dysfunctional family. Her earlier books, which have attracted national attention, including Heads by Harry, Blus Hanging and Satur­day Night at the Pahala Theater.

These are amazing writers, all gathered together under one roof, for one very special reading, at one time!

March 13, 2001 INTERFACES

March 20, Tuesday ~~~~~~

International Festival Co-Chairs Plan a Fantastic Multi-Cultural Feast

International Fesival co-coordinators Carl Hefner, anthropology instructor (left photo) and Cheryl Sousa, art and art history instructor.

by Staff

Co-directors of this year's Inter­national Festival, Carl Hefner and Cheryl Sousa, both agree that the main reason why the put so much time and effort into it is because of the need to expose students to the multicultural experiences that are right around them, in this state.

The festival is a project of the Kapi 'olani Asia Pacific Emphasis· (KAPE) program, and features a bevy of guest speakers, performers, musicians, artists, crafts and dem­onstrations.

This year's festival holds a focus on Asia and the Pacific, but over the years, the festival has expanded to include cultures from all over the world.

Hefner, an instructor as well as a photographer and documentarian, has experienced firsthand various cultures by traveling extensively in Southeast Asia, to Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sin­gapore and Malaysia for anthropo­logical research.

He notes that, "the interfaces of cultures, the whole idea of multicul-

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turalism; our campus is a model of multiculturalism. We see that every day when we interface with other cultures and other cultural ideas."

However, students often aren't aware of the richness in our envi-

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Mark your calendars for Tues­day, March 20, and find a seat' in the cafeteria between 2:45p.m. and 3:15p.m. Do not miss Stuart Nago, Ric Trimillos and Chris Planas per­forming Filipino folk songs using the wooden acoustic instruments indigineous to the Randalia sound.

Randalia originated in the Phil­ippines by incorporating traditional folk music with the musical influ­ence of the Spaniards. The unique

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ronment, and so what the four days of events are intended to do is to "stretch their understanding of the world," as Hefner says.

Sousa concurs with Hefner. "It gives us an opportunity to expand in every direction, not just into the Pacific and Asia."

Both co-directors say that by learning about other cultures, a stu­dent expands his/her learning in many different ways.

"For one's education, it's more than just going to class and getting a grade," Sousa notes. "All the other things seasons the pot for your development."

Hefner adds that there is a basic understanding of world cultures that people need to have. By attending the events featured in the Interna­tional Festival, it will help students to "expand their understanding of he world."

and beautiful sound is derived from plucked-string instruments of vary­ing sizes.

The instruments used in the Randalia may include the banduria, laud, octavina and mandala. The mandolin, classical guitar, double bass as well as percussion instru­ments are also included to inject more color into the music. ·

The University of the Philippines claims the Randalia "never fails to evoke pride in and a yearning for home among the Filipinos". The Friends of Randalia describe the music as such a soothing strain. A tune that emanates between a violin and a mandolin. This fast disappear­ing art form should not be missed.

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The Beautiful and Mysterious Yunnan One of the Most Exotic Provinces in China

Xiaoxiao Cui will present a talk on Yunnan Province, China. -Photo by Carl Hefner.

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Nicknamed the "Land of Peacocks" and the "Kingdom of Plants,

Kingdom of Animals," Yunnan Province in China is considered even by the Chinese themselves as a mysterious, exotic tourist destina­tion.

On Wednesday, March 21, at 12 noon to 1:15 p.m., at the 'Ohi'a Auditorium, visiting instructor Xia­oxiao Cui, from the Yunnan Insti­tute of Finance aps! Txade, Yunnan,

will talk about her province. Prof. Cui will give a talk on Yunnan and the institute, play a videotape about the province and hold a question and answer session.

Cui is on the first exchange visit between her institute and Kapiolani Community College, along with her colleague Nangai Yang. The two schools established a sister school relationship. Along with the faculty exchange program, KCC and the Yunnan Institute of Finance and Trade plan on developing joint train­ing programs in the future. Cui has been on campus since January 14, and will be in Hawaii until June. She is researching how English as a Second Language classes are taught, as well as accounting and computer assisted teaching classes at KCC. She will observe lectures and teaching techniques to use in the future jointly established training center. Cui also hopes to visit the UH Manoa campus to observe ESL classes there.

Yunnan, Cui says, is similar to . Hawaii due to its heavy tourist trade.

It has a wealth of natural beauty as well as a tantalizing mix of ethnic cultures.

In total, China has some 56 minor­ity ethnic groups, and of the 56, 26 are represented in Yunnan Province. One third of the 35 million popula­tion of Yunnan are minority groups.

In addition, Yunnan is famed in China for its scenery. Lying in South­em China, it has balmy weatb,er. Year

Tibetan (left) and Junuo (right) ethnic groups are among the 26 different minority groups that help to enrich the culture of Yunnan Province. -Photos courtesy ofXiaoxiao Cui.

round, the average temperahrre of Yunnan is about 60 degrees Fahren­heit. Some of its attractions include the Stone Forest, the Western Hills, the Dragon Gate Grotto (a Chinese saying is once you climb the Dragon Gate, 10 fold is your fortune sub­lime), Dienchi Lake and Kunming

City (called Perpetual Spring City for its temperate climate).

Yunnan also hosts the International Horticultural Exposition Garden famed for its displays of flowers, rare plants and collection of botani­cals from 96 different countries and the 31 provinces and auto~omous

regions of China. "The similarity between Hawaii

and Yunnan is that both are very rich resources in tourism, and also have lush vegetation," Cui notes.

Readings of Local Literature Lee Tonouchi and lan MacMillan Read

Ian MacMillan (top) and Lee Tonouchi (bottom) will give readings from their most recent books. (Photo by Susan Bates.)

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So you tink dakine local Pidgin English not jes fo' stupid guys or wat?

You'll hear otherwise from Lee Tonouchi, and you'll also hear heart-wrenching stories from · the Holocaust, all in one presentation!

KCC instructor and author Lee Tonouchi has made it sort of his life's mission to present Pidgin Eng­lish as a viable, expressive and serious form of verbal and written communication. Tonouchi, who is also known as "Da Pidgin Guer­rilla," is an instructor at KCC, co­edits Hybolics magazine, and is a journalist, and involved in sales and marketing. His collection of short stories, titled Da Word, is due out in April by Bamboo Ridge Press.

Ian MacMillan is the author of five novels and three short story collections, and has won the Asso­ciated Writing Programs Award for Short Fiction. The winner of the 1992 Hawai'i Award for Literature, MacMillan has recently written a novel titled Village of a Million Spirits: A Novel of the Treblinka Uprising (by Steerforth Books). The novel is from the point of view of three Jewish concentration camp prisoners and a pregnant Polish woman. The bulk of his novel is about the daily and horrible life in the Treblinka concentration camp.

As the critic Adam Kirsch wrote for the Boston Phoenix: "For what

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he (MacMillan) most wants to com­municate is the way that the camp's routine and isolation made the unbe­lievable quite ordinary .. .. MacMil-­lan describes everything, in graphic detail. .. "

Tonouchi and MacMillan will give

their readings on Wednesday, March 21, 10:30-11:45 a.m., in 'Ilima 202 B&C. It is sure to be a study in con­trasts of two prolific and amazing literary voices of Hawai' i.

Songs from Around the World With Winston Tan

Hawai 'i recording artist Winston Tan will present a concert of songs "from around the world" on Wednes­day,March21, 11 a.m.-12noon. Tan (who is also giving a workshop on acoustic guitar later that afternoon),

is a local recording artist who has produced three popular recordings. For more information on Winston Tan, see the other story on him and his workshop on p. 11 for more info.

China Through Film by Staff

Cynthia Ning, from the Univer­sity of Hawai'i at Manoa Center for Chinese Studies, will present "China Through Film: Humor and Society" on Wednesday, March 21, 10:30-11:45 a.m., in Olona 202.

The lecture/ presentation will demonstrate how film analysis tech­niques enable the viewer to better understand and appreciate Chinese movies. Through humor, we can gain unique insight into Chinese culture and society. The presenta­tion is co-sponsored by the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council.

-photo by PAAC

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March 21, Wednesday

March 13, 2001

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Kyudo: The Art of Japanese Archery

Women in India: The Past and Present by Radhamani Ratnam

by Staff

It's been called a form of Zen meditation, one of the most medi­tative and contemplative of all the Japanese martial arts.

On Wednesday, March 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Great Lawn, Mizue Hasegawa and Tomoe Taka­hashi will give a demonstration of Kyudo, the Art of Japanese Archery.

In kyudo, the main purpose is not to hit the target, but to develop focus, concentration, form and eti­quette. Supposedly, accuracy arises out of proper form, and concentra­tion, not the other way around.

Thus, kyudo, among all the Japa­nese martial arts, is considered one of the most elegant and beautiful forms, as the archers compete not so much to beat others in competi­tion, but as Eugene Herrigell wrote in "Zen and the Art of Archery," in defeating one's own ego and selfish­ness.

-Photo courtesy of Leighton Nakao.

Jadelyn K. Pampo Editorial Assistant

Women in India have struggled to survive and try to make a living in their country. Even though they've encountered many difficulties, life has improved greatly for women especially after India gained inde­pendence in 194 7.

On March 21, at Olona 115, from 1:30-2:45 p.m., Radhamani Ratnam, a native of India and a graduate stu­dent at UH Manoa, wil1 share facts and her experiences about being a women in India.

According to Ratnam, women's lives have been greatly shaped by the events of the past. Muslim nations, such as Afghanistan, exer­cised intermittent control over India from the 13th to 18th Centuries. Ratnam states that during that time, Indian women were kidnapped, raped and confined, losing their voices first in public and later in their own homes.

Some of the other topics Ratnam will discuss will deal with different aspects of a woman's life, such as

Building Native Communities with Keala Losch

Keala Losch (third from right) and other KCC students and instructors in New Zealand. -Photo courtesy of Louise Pagotta.

her position in politics as well as her role in the family. In today's modern society, women in India have reemerged to c1aim significant roles. They have become members of the Indian Parliament, served as prime minister, and enjoyed careers as doctors and engineers.

In terms of careers choices, most gynecologists in India are women.

"No women wants to be touched by a man," notes Ratnam in an ear­lier lecture. Other topics such as arranged marriages are still common in India today.

Parents search for future spouses while their children are still very young. "The girl would greet the boy with food and entertain him," said Radha. The boy bas to be a few years older, since girls mature faster. Parents expect their child to marry young, around 12 or 13, so that they can produce children around the age of 15. In the past, girls had to accept whom their parents choose for them to marry. She could not speak up and voice her opinion. Today girls have the option of saying no to the par­ent's selection. Thus, contemporary society is a mix of old traditions and prejudice, and new economic, social and political changes.

UH Manoa graduate student Rad­hamani Ratnam will share experi­ences and facts about the status of women in contemporary India. -Kapi 'o file photo.

Jane Moulin-Tahitian Ensemble

by Debby Cahill Copy Editor

By Wednesday, March 21, as the International Festival gets into fulJ swing, many wonderful exhibits and presentations will have already con­cluded. However, that doesn't mean that the all of the best ones will have passed. In fact, arguably one of the best and most entertaining of them will be put on that very day.

The spectacle that is being referred to is the "Dances of Tahiti and the Marquesas," where students from UH Manoa will perform native dances from French Polynesia. Under the direction of Ethnomusi­cologist Jane Moulin, these students will create a special performance for this event. While in Tahiti, Moulin danced with the professional dance companies Te Maeva and Tahiti Nui, as well as took the time to work towards her doctorate degree. Now settled in Hawai 'i, Moulin is grate­ful for the opportunity to share her love of Tahitian dancing with her

Kapi'o file photo

students at UH. -And if you really get into the spirit of things, you don't have to just sit and watch the entertainers go at it. Indeed, there is more to this exhibit, it is also a workshop. The public is welcome, and encouraged to participate with the ensemble and learn about this aspect of the Tahitian Culture. The dancing is scheduled to run from 12:30 through 1:30 p.m. in the 'Ohi 'a Cafeteria, and this is a per­formance that you definitely don't want to miss!

by Lorraine Fabro and Staff

KCC instructor Keala Losch and his students will share their recent adventures in New Zealand. The group will discuss their experiences of participating in the Indigenous Development Forum and Tattoo Con­ferences as well as their visit to Christchurch Polytechnique in New Zealand on Wednesday, March 21, 1 :30-2:45 p.m. in the 'Obi 'a Audito­rium.

to New Zealand January 29 to Feb­ruary 11 and came into dose contact with Maori culture through a number of experiences, meetings and activi­ties. It left an indelible impression on them, says Losch, and as Native Hawaiians, they found many amaz­ing similarities as well as differences in the culture, history and contem­porary situations between Native Hawaiians and Maori. Losch will discuss what he and the other partic­ipants discovered on their trip.

International Foods

Losch and ten other KCC faculty and students made an exchange trip

by Debby Cahill Copy Editor

Hungry? Want to try something different? Something a bit more international? Well, this is the Inter­national Festival, and as such your problems are solved.

Chef Diane, and Chef Phillip have been working hard during the semester to bring you the usual grub

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at the 'Ohi 'a cafeteria and the 220 Grille, but now they have some­thing special in store for you. For the duration of the International Fes­tival, both of these food establish­ments that are located on campus will be serving up international cui­sines that are native to the various countries being represented in the Festival.

''1be different foods are what I

love about the International Festi­val," raved student Kathy Munroe, a sentiment that is shared by much of the student body. "I would go to the cafe, like everyday last time," said another student.

Don't miss out on your chance to get some delectable, and multicul­tural, meals this time around, they'll probably go quickly if their popular­ity is any indication.

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Film Night "Gandhi"

By Shelton P. Yamashiro

and Iris A. Cahill

The International Students Club will be hosting a showing of the academy-award winning motion pic­ture, Gandhi. The viewing is part of

the activities for KCC's "International Festival." Everyone is invited to attend the show on Wednesday, March 21, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. in the Ohi 'a auditorium.

The film is an epic about the life of one of the world's greatest humanitarians . Mahatma Gandhi led resistance movements in South Africa for 20 years before returning to India and campaigning

for home rule. His struggles against the government utilized "Satya­graha" (Sanskrit for "truth and firm­ness") as his strategy of passive resistance and non-cooperation. Eventually his people won their independence from British rule in

INTERFACES March 21, Wednesday

1947. Shortly after leading his coun­try from British dominance, his life was tragically ended by an assas­sin's bullet on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu fanatic.

As one of the most critically acclaimed films of 1982, Gandhi cre­ated a powerful impact in the motion picture industry and with audiences across the globe. The beautiful cine­matography and the powerful direc­tion of Richard Attenborough set the stage for all future biographical films. However, it was Ben Kings­ley's Academy Award winning por­trayal of the lead role that left audiences with a renewed apprecia­tion and understanding of the man who forever changed the world.

Photo: Actor Ben Kingsley as Gandhi and director Richard Atten­borough on the set of the film. Photo from http://www.britmovie.co.uk.

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Winston Tan Workshop

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by Flora Toilolo Editorial Assistant

Meet Guest Instructor Winston Tan, a professional classical gui­tarist with 15 years of performing and teaching experience. Instructor Tan will be on campus to share his talent during International Week at Kapi 'olani Community College.

Tan is a graduate of the Univer­sity of lllinois where he received his Bachelor of Arts. Later he became an instructor at the University in the School of Music. He was also per­forming in private concerts through­out the Midwest including The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Tan has also performed works that range from Pachelbel's Canon to themes from Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phan­tom of the Opera," and he also does his own guitar arrangements of works written orig­inally for other instruments. He has performed with other instruments, notably flute, with chamber music groups at venues like the Honolulu Academy of Arts.

hotels as a free-lance musician. He was also a staff musician at the Sher­aton Hotels Hawai'i for five years.

Tan has produced three record­ings, "Tea Time at the Moana: Solo Eight-String Guitar;" "Heart of a Troubadour;" and "A Christmas Col­lection of Guitar Favorites." He was in the annual Christmas perfor­mances at the Sheraton Princess Kai­ulani, and at the Sunday Brunches in the Sheraton Waikiki's Hanohano Room.

Winston Tan and his friends will will be performing "Songs from around the World" March 21 in the 'Ohi'a Cafeteria from 11 a.m. to noon and will host an acoustic guitar workshop in the Koa Courtyard from 1:30 to 2:45p.m. that day.

So don't forget to bring a guitar!

Tan moved here in 1987, and he has been performing in

Professional Guitarist Winston Tam will be taking part in KCC's 13th annual International Festival. Photo courtesy of Winston Tam.

Latino Night Dance Party

Dance the Night Away 1Hili'a Cafeteria :~ ,· 7-10 p.m. ;tJ

Iris A. Cahill Copy Editor

Swing is cute and ballroom is always classy, but make way for one of the hottest and most passion­ate forms of dancing ever created! As an exclusive part of the 13th annual Interna-tional Festival, Kapi 'olani Community College will feature a night of Latin rhythm and dancing.

Sponsored by the Bahai Association of KCC, the Pacific Asian Affairs Coun­cil and the International Students Club, the Latino Night Dance Party is certain to charge up even the weakest of dancers. Local Puerto Rican band, Latin Fire, will be providing a sizzling style of Span-

ish music similar to the sort that made Ricky Martin an International smash.

For those not well versed in the art of Latin dancing, fear no more. A professional Salsa instructor will be present and willing to teach anyone interested in learning some authen­tic moves. Even seasoned Latino or Salsa dancers may find them­selves discovering something new and spicy to show off on their next night out.

Do not pass on this excellent and fun opportu­nity to experi­ence one of the most pop­ular and exotic dance forms

today. H e I d

March 21 at 7 p.m., the event takes place in the 'Ohi 'a cafeteria, located on top of the KCC Bookstore. This dance party will heat up the night until 10 p.m.

March 13, 2001 INTERFACES

March 22, Thursday ~~~~~~A'm

Chinese lion Dance: Gee Yung Presents Lion Dancing

they both go hand in hand. The only difference being that the lion dance is on the more cultural side of the art. The Chinese developed martial arts as self defense in order to protect themselves from invaders of China which were the Manchoos and the Japanese. And as Harlan Lee, martial arts sifu or instructor of Gee Yung puts it,

Photos, left and right: Martial artists performing the Lion Dance. Photos courtesy of Gee Yung International Martial Arts.

by Mina Hemmy Editorial Assistant

At this year's International Fes­tival the Gee Yung International Martial Arts, Dragon, Lion Dance Association, co-sponsored by Pacific and Asian Affairs Council will be performing the famous Chinese Lion Dance. The lion dance will be per­formed in the 'Ohi'a Cafeteria as a blessing to the festival.

The Gee Yung International Mar­tial Arts was established in 1941

and has been a place where people go to learn the different aspects and techniques of martial arts. Every martial art teacher teaches both mar­tial arts and lion dancing because

"When you learn martial arts it's not just about fighting, it's about learning self defense, the culture, and the history aspects of the art."

Mr. Lee teaches his students this as well as basic techniques involved with martial arts training. Tradition­ally the lion dance begins with the martial artist bowing 3 times. These bows give respect to Heaven, Earth, and Man. Some martial art tech­niques consist of a basic horse stance called rna which is usually portrayed

throughout a performance. The mar­tial artists also improvise different movement according to their own individual style. Each martial artist contributes their own unique qual­ity to the dance, their movement is never robotic. It is very important for each martial artist to perform as best they can in order to positively reflect their school. Mr. Lee states,

"The way you play your lion is how strong you are and how you represent your school."

Chinese believe that when a lion has first been purchased, it has "no life". A Taoist priest then performs a ritual called a "hoi gong" which means "opening eye of the lion" by dotting the lion's eyes with cinnabar, a red herb to bring life into the lion.

Flamenco Returns for Interna­tional Festival

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by Shelton P. Yamashiro

Vanessa Chong and Bob Miller will return to mesmerize audiences during the International Festival with a presentation of Spanish fla­menco dancing. Joining them will be Kapi 'olani Community College faculty members Kris Lambert and Carol Beresiwisky, along with sev­eral other members of their dance group. If you belong to either of these instructors' classes you may enjoy seeing them outside of class in a different setting.

The performances will be held on Thursday March 22, in Ohia Caf­eteria from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Per­formances will include Fandango, Sevillanas and Bulerias, for the audi­ence's enjoyment.

Even if you don't know anything about Flamenco or have three left feet and can't dance, come on down! Anyone can appreciate the skill and beauty displayed by the performers. Who knows, your interest may be piqued and you may end up check­ing out a school or nightclub to do something different-flamenco!

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It used to be that the priest would bite the crown of a live chicken and use its blood to dot the eyes of the lion, but now cinnabar is mostly used. This is considered to be a holy ritual for martial arts schools.

Recently the Chinese Lion Dance has become quite popular as a sport. Many martial artists from around the world have been perfecting their abilities with the lion from places like Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and even parts of Europe including Germany, Holland, and France.

This other aspect of the lion dance is performed by advanced martial artists on three to ten foot high metal poles called jongs. While dressed in the lion, the martial artists must jump on a series of jongs, climbing

to the highest point where the chang/ liffe or metal plate sits, measuring from 15 inches in diameter. After they have reached the top, they must go back down the poles, taking no less than 10 minutes and no longer than 15 minutes throughout the whole performance. This perfor­mance puts the martial artist's skills to the test and is quite spectacular to watch. It may even be in the 2008 Olympics!

The lion dance and jong are often performed at many special events such as weddings, and of course the Chinese New Year as a blessing for good fortune and good luck.

This year's lion dance perfor­mance by the Gee Yung Interna­tional Martial Arts will definitely be quite a blessing for KCC.

Poetry and Coffee Hour by Shelton P. Yamashiro

Do you have some spare time and appreciate poetry or are you just looking for a free cup of java? Come on down to the Koa Gallery courtyard between 10:30 and 11 :45 a.m. on Thursday, March 22.

Keith Kashiwada is host­ing a poetry reading as part of Kapi 'olani Community Col­lege's International Festival. Students from Kashiwada's Speech 231-Performance of Literature class will be pre­senting interpretive readings of their choice.

Let's get beat! KCC instructor and actor Keith Kashiwada will host poetry reading with coffee.

Besides teaching, Kashi­wada is a noted actor and director, appearing in many productions, including those by the Kumu Kahua theater group. Hospitality is provided by Phi Theta Kappa.

Egypt: Treasures of the Past and Present

by Staff

Fascinated by movies like the remake of "The Mummy?" Here's your chance to learn the rea] facts abcut the fascinating culture of Egypt, the cradle of Western civili­zation.

Ragui France, a KCC student, will discuss the historical and cultural aspects of Egypt. The presentation will also include belly dancing and food by Pyramids Restaurant. The event will be on Thursday, March 22,9-10:15 a.m. at 'Ilima 202 Band c.

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March 22, Thursday

An Odyssey of the Great Drums: Africa, Caribbean and the World Rhythms of the Mande Region

'Ohi'a Cafeteria 1 :30-2:30 p.m.

By Mary Takahashi

M usic's accessibility has been as easy as flipping on the radio and finding

a favorite station, or slapping on a portable music player with a favor­ite tune. We are hindered by nothing. However, in Africa music is a differ­ent thing. Music is live. When you want it, you make it yourself. You become a part of the music. That is the music of the Mande Region. First Circle Drum and Dance will

be bringing you the rhythms of the Mande Region in a program titled, "An Odyssey of Great Drums: Africa, Caribbean and the World," on March 22 from 1:30 to 2:30p.m. at the 'Ohi 'a Cafeteria.

Much like a gospel choir in a church, the people of the Mande region honor their beliefs in music. It is also used as a way to honor groups of people, like farmers, and to educate children. Music is also used for entertainment. It brings people together to dance and have a good time. Michael Wall, of First Circle Drum

and Dance, has decided to put music to good use; for education. He uses what he has learned to show others what teamwork can accomplish. "I was looking for a vehicle to

create more of a sense of commu­nity in my own life, and I think it is something that will serve all of us as well," Wall says. "Instead of me standing in front of the room and lecturing through whole con­cepts I can do something that illus­trates those ideas and we can talk through them."

Rather than listening to someone drone on and on, Wall would like the

The Dance of Bali

Horizons in Conference

"Horizons: A Student-Centered Conference," will showcase the student works from the KCC BOSA publication, Horizons. It will feature student papers, performances, and readings, featuring the best works from the publi­cation. The conference will be on Thursday, March 22, at 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the 'Ohi 'a Auditorium. The event will be coordinated by Robin Fujikawa.

-The photo is off the cover of the last issue of the Horizons journal.

audience to become a part of the lesson. He calls it Experien­tial or Metaphorical Learning. Using the drums helps people get more in touch with what he is trying to say. What brought this

on? As a child, Wall did not have the communal close­ness the music in Africa generates. He wanted to have that. Having that made him want to give it to other people to let them have the same sense of com­munity. Wall feels a better community can evolve if people get involved to create bonds in that social environment.

Some of the communal music you

by Dawn Yadao

Contributing Writer

Instructor Koming Hood and his students will be sharing the ancient tradition of Balinese Dance. It will entice all people corning to see them, as they feel the sensation of this Balinese dancing being performed at the International Festival.

The dances of Bali descended from Indian Hindu epics being told by songs with elegant performance. The history of this form of spiritual expression that was created for gods always went in hand with the pur­pose of continuing a vibrant com­munity social life.

These dances continued as rites of passage andfor festive occaisions, and will be enhanced this year with KCC students performing. Students will show how they have learned to value the sacred beat and vivacity of Balinese sound and drama.

The dances of Bali will be shown on March 22, 2001, from 11 :30 a.m.-12 noon at the 'Ohi 'a cafete­ria.

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may be listening to are from instru­ments such as the Djembe, which is a high-pitched hour-glass shaped hand drum that is covered in goat skin. The Dunun (pronounced Dune­noon) family of drums consists of three barrel shaped drums that are covered in cow skin. First, the Dunun Ba creates lowest pitch, next the Snag (Saang) Ba creates the medium pitch. Lastly, the Keneni, creates the highest pitch. The drums form the melodic foundation of this music.

Wall will present the Ballet style of drumming. Instead of three people playing all three drums you will only have one person playing all three. Some of the song/ dance/rhythms

you might be bearing are "Forekote Ba," "Kuku," "Djole" (D is silent) and "Sofa."

In this kind of music there really is no distinction between song and­dance. The names encompass all the songs, dances and rhythms. ,

And if you like what you hear at the presentation at KCC, you can check Michael Wall and his group out at Cafe Sistine, in the Interstate Building on King Street (the one that had the top floor on fire) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 7. For more information call the Hono­lulu Rhythm Line at 377-DRUM (3786). See you there!

A World of Music and Culture Roots, Rhythms, and Ethnic Songs

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~11:15-1:15 p.m. "''

by Dawn Yadao

Anne Craig, a music instructor at

KCC, has helped students arrange their exciting decision to perform music of Japanese ethnicity for the International Festival. Anne sees her­self as a forte, as she helped the stu-

dents arrange their choice to work with sharnisen, guitar, and vocals for this year's performance. The keyboard also being used on the side introduces a modem complement to the ancient Japanese beauty of enticing rhythms. Sharnisen music of lyric pieces for home entertain­ment will expand to theatrical music and talent flowing with enchant­ment on March 22, 2001, in the 'Ohi 'a cafeteria from 12: 15 to 1 : 15 p.m.

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March 19-22

March 13, 2001

Traditional Arts of India Get Your Hands Full With Indian Tattooing. • •

by Debby Cahill

Copy Editor

Thursday, March 22, will be the only chance you have to catch some of the most beautiful presentations that will be done during the Inter­national Festival. Specifically, I am referring to the Folk Art Presen­tations that will be done from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m., which includes the ever-popular "Traditional Arts of India" presentation.

The Traditional Arts of India pre­sentation is indeed a special one, and consists of two main segments.

The first of these segments displays the beauty of Mehndi, which is the art of Indian hand painting. Mehndi is a temporary form of body deco­ration that looks like a tattoo, but is not nearly as painful; the designs are painted onto the skin, not poked into it. The reddish-brown dye that has traditionally been used in India for the art is called henna, and it basically comes from the leaves and twigs of the henna plant, or hawso­nia inerrnis.

In addition to being a form of art, Mehndi also served a practical pur­pose. Henna acts as a cooling agent during times of hot weather, so the designs, when applied to hands and feet, would keep them a bit cooler. Also, Mehndi art is applied for reli­gious festivals, and for weddings,

Production of a Flower Rangoli is one of the arts of India that will be dem­ostrated at the Folk Art Presentation in the cafeteria during the International Festival. A group of women will be making the Rangoli this year, like these did last time (above).

where it is seen as a good omen for the future.

After the designs are applied on the skin, the henna is left to dry. Depending on how dark you want the design to be in the end, the dried henna powder can be brushed off after a while; for the darker designs, some people advise you to keep the powder on for at least four hours. Once the powder is brushed off, the color of the design will darken over the course of twelve hours time.

For this part of the International Festival, Indian women who have been invited from the community will be present to demonstrate the art of Mehndi to the public. If you go to this event, you too might have the opportunity to get a personal ,; Mehndi design done for you. The A~> designs should last for a few " '1\ \

days, possibly up to twelve, but once again they are not permanent. This demonstra- .. tion will take place in the Ef'.. 'Obi 'a cafeteria during the ...,.. scheduled times above. fiMi

The second part of the ~ • .. ·.·. Traditional Arts of India pre­sentation is cal1ed the "Flower '" :Lr Rangoli," and it demonstrates the beauty of Indian flower art and decoration. Flower Rangoli are designs that are done on the floor (sometimes referred to as floor art), with many beautifully colored flow­ers. Long time participant and volun­teer for the Festival, Indru Watumull, will also be present to share her tal­ents in rangoli 'form with the public.

Flower Rangolis are often used for important ceremonies, and are

sym­bols of wor- ship. In addition to their use in ceremonies, Indian women also placed Flower Rangoli designs on their doorsteps, sometimes as offerings to the bouse­hold god.

In this part of the International

/ndru Watumull demonstrates the art of Mehndi with tradi­tional designs on her hands.

Festival, Indian women will come to KCC to create a Flower Rangoli. The design

that they will create for the pre­sentation is not a pre-set one

either, the women will come to the campus and get inspiration here. The inspiration will be what they draw from in order to decide what their .Rangoli will look like. This pre­sentation has always been a crowd favorite to watch during the Interna­tional Festival, but it only lasts one day, so be sure to catch it this time around.

On-Campus Art Displays: Jewelry, Designs and Student Art

by Mary Takahashi and Debby Cahill

There are many art forms in the world. Some have particular reli­gious meanings. Others are more utilitarian. And then there are the art forms that are awarded with a lifetime achievement award. Well, it isn't everyday that you get to see any of the latter, but it is even rarer to get the opportunity to see all three kinds. However, you're in luck this year. Now you have a chance to see three such works of art, because three shows featuring these various art forms are now being held on campus.

The first of these shows features Tibetan dZi (pronounced Tsi) beads,

which are used in Buddhist Prayer and are sometimes referred to as beads of Heaven. Some of these ne"klaces are what will be currently on display in the Lama Library, in the "Spiritual and Secular Jew­elry "display.

In addition to this lovely art exhibit, another of the art forrms that will be shown is that of an award win­ning artist; namely Clar-ence Lee. Lee will be honored with the Koa Gallery Lifetime Achieve­ment award, and his art is on display

in the Koa Gallery. Art is a natural for this award winner, having begun his career by drawing pictures on pink butcher paper. Lee went on to achieve national and international recognition for his design and art works.

However, of all of his artwork, Lee may be best known popularly for his Chinese New Year Stamp design.

Lee comments that he is very honored to have been selected for this award, which honors a lifetime of work and achievements.

And finally, at the 220 Grille, you can dine knowing that you're hang­ing out with the best-"The Best

Photos: To the right and left are just some of the necklaces that are

currently on display in the

tal

KCC Library. They were made out of Tibetan

dZi beads, which are of religious impor­tance to Buddhists. The upper-left hand photo is of award winning designer Clarence Lee (right) with his Chinese New

Year Stamp. -Photos by Donna Ylan and Krys-

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of Student Paintings," that is. All of the artwork currently hanging in the on-campus restaurant was done with

pride by KCC students, so go and show your support. And don't forget to get some of that tasty food, too!

LCC 2001 Summer Program in Japan/Spain/Cuba

Excite your students by encour­aging them to spend an adventurous summer abroad and earn credits for their degree requirement the same time! Leeward Community College is offering the following study abroad programs:

Japanese 201 and 202 in Japan, Spanish 201 and 202 in Spain, History 290 in Cuba. For further information, go to http:/ /alaike.lcc. hawaii .edu/ Bailey/summer or call 455-0631 (Cuba) 455-0327 (Spain) 455-0359 (Japan)

Virus Alert UHM/ITS has announced that a

new virus affecting PC computers has been discovered. The virus is called "W32/Naked@MM." It arrives as an email attachment called, "NakedWife.exe." It is being treated as a High Risk virus. For more information about this virus and what you can do to help "avoid viruses in general, visit: http:// naio.kcc.hawaii.edu/imts/

training/ti/viruslvirus.htm

Workshop Violence Workship Faculty: The UH is committed

to a workplace free of violence and drugs. It is critical that all Univer­sity employees receive timely and appropriate training on these impor­tant workplace issues. Appropriate and reasonable actions may provide possible mitigation of employer and personal liability. Employees are urged to attend any of the following sessions:

1) Employee Education for a Drug-Free Workplace: Become aware of the impact of substance abuse on the worker and co-work­ers, the difference between sub­stance· use, abuse and dependency, the effects of drugs and alcohol on the mind and body, risks to the workplace, strategies for addressing problems of suspected abuse, the State of Hawaii drug free workplace policy, and community substance rehabilitation/support resources. Date: March 21, time: 9 to 11 a.m.,

place: Kuykendall Auditorium

2) Understanding and Prevent­ing Workplace Violence (Employee Session): Gain a better understand­ing of the range of behaviors which constitute workplace violence, the difference between assertive and aggressive communications, how different communication styles may impact workplace violence and tech­niques for resolving, and diffusing or avoiding situations that may be potentials for workplace hostility or violence. Date: April6, time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., place: Kuykendall Audi­torium

3) Supervisor Training for a Drug-Free Workplace: Learn the implications of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace and the bene­fits of drug-free workplace programs. Supervisors will receive information about their roles and responsibili­ties as supervisors, as well as the roles and responsibilities of higher level management, in dealing with employees suspected of consump­tion or possession of illegal sub­stances in the workplace, the signs, symptoms and dangers of alcohol and other illegal drugs in the work­place, theeffects of alcohol and drugs on the mind and body, appropriate intervention techniques, the State of Hawaii drug free workplace policy, and community resources and refer­ral information. Date: April18, time: 9:30a.m. to 12 noon, place: Campus Center 309

4) Understanding and Prevent­ing Workplace Violence (Super­visor Session): The focus is to define and to provide perspective on the problem of workplace violence. Gain a better understanding of the range of behaviors which constitute workplace violence and learn how and when to intervene appropriately in order to minimize or neutralize situations or actions that may have the potential to contribute to dis­cord, hostility or conflict.

date: April23, time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon, place: Campus Center 309

All training sessions will be con-

News To Use

ducted by Straub Clinic and Hospital at no cost to participants. SEAT­ING IS LIMITED and registration is required to attend. For more infor­mation and to register, please visit the Office of Human Resources web­page (http://www.pers.hawaii.edu/ training/train-ohr.asp ). All training sessions will be cond. cted by Straub Clinic & Hospital at no cost to par­ticipants. If you have any questions or do not have access to the web, please contact Personnel at x573.

Hawaii Writing Project Summer Institutes

This summer, the Hawai 'i Writ­ing Project will again be offering two intensive institutes for teachers K-16 that might be of interest to KCC faculty from a variety of disci­plines:

Writing Institute, June 18 - July 13. Participants write, respond to each other's writing, examine prin­ciples and strategies of informed instruction, and present demonstra­tion lessons.

Literature Institute, June 18 - 29. Designed for teachers at all levels, this Institute invites you to recapture the joys of literature for yourself and your students.

For more information, contact Shel Hershinow, Hawai 'i Writing Project Director, x432, shel@hawaii.edu, 808 734-9432, fax 808 734-9207 0

AUWUpdate The final figures are in and KCC

has reached its Aloha United Way goaL The fundraising efforts on campus have garnered $10,460.25. Congratulations to everyone who contributed and helped KCC reach its $10,000 goal!

MBTI Self-Exploration Work­shop

The Arts and Sciences counseling office will be hosting a MBTI Self­Exploration workshop on Friday, March 23, 12 noon to 1:15pm. The MBTI is a quick and simple person­ality inventory that is useful in many ways. It can help clarify areas such things as: major selection and prob-

Employment Opportunities ~~-Student Library Assistant:

Shelving books, periodicals, and other library material. Xeroxing, Typing, mailing. Clipping and filing newspaper articles. Filing legislative documents during the legislative ses­sion. Must be full-time college stu­dent. Part-time, flexible hours. Pay $5.50/hour.

Pepsi Challenge Staff: looking for responsible, outgoing individu­als to either manage or conduct the "taste experience" for this exciting Pepsi promotion! Marking Man­ager is responsible for: Overseeing and training all Pepsi samplers, maintain staff enthusiasm at all times, developing a strong working relationship with the Pepsi bottler, meeting weekly w/the Pepsi point person, coordinating weekly event schedules and complete individual event reports with the GMR Account Team, Maintaining promotional vehicles. Pepsi Samplers are responsible for: assisting with the set up and break down of sampling booth at each event, maintain enthu-

siasm at all times, conduct the actual taste test between soft drinks.

Cook (On-call): Experienced cook for day or evening shifts in the main kitch or banquet room. Responsible for setting up and preparation of breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet items. Prepare employee's meals, etc. Qualifications: HSG or GED required with current TB card. Day shift starting as early as 5:30 a.m. Evening shift from 2:30p.m. Flex­ible, days and shifts may vary. Pay $9.57/hour.

Sales: Sales of light fixtures and lamps. Primarily calling on Electric Contractors, Responsible for quo­tation, material take-offs (blueprint reading), ordering of materials and managing projects. Experience or knowledge in the Lighting Industry preferred. Willing to train. Pay starting at $1,800 to $2,500 depend­ing on experience. Benefits: medi­cal, dental, paid holidays, vacation, expense account, gas allowance.

Tractor/Trailer Driver (Full­time): Responsibilties include shut­tling containers between various locations. Minimum five years Type A driving experience is required. Five day work week; days off will vary based on business needs. Must provide a clean & current driving abstract and possess a valid CDL type a drivers license. Frito-Lay is a division of PepsiCo and is most suc­cessful snack chip company in the world and offer an excellent benefits package including 401(k) and stock options. Pay $17.30/hour. Min. 40 hrs/week.

Lab Assistant I /llllll: Responsi­ble for providing assistance to the technical staff in the laboratory in a manner which fufills Straub's mis­sion statement, values, and prin­ciples. Minimum Requirements: Ability to communicate with patients and staff in the English language etc.; six months exp in related medi­cal field or equivalent. Preferred six months experience in phleboromy in clinical setting and/or successful

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lem solving. Any interested faculty, staff, or student should stop by Ilima 103 to sign up. For more informa­tion, contact Ayada Azeez, Arts and Sciences Counselor, x500

''The Perfect Storm" at the Caf As part of a "belated" Honors

Week, KCC' s Phi Theta Kappa orga­nization is sponsoring a screening of the recent popular movie, "The Perfect Storm," in the Ohi'a Cafe­teria on March 13, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Snacks courtesy of Phi Theta Kappa will be provided. For further information, contact Linda Letta, advisor to Phi Theta Kappa, at 734-9435.

LCC 2001 Summer Program in Japan, Spain, and Cuba

Excite your students by encour­aging them to spend an adventurous summer abroad and earn credits for their degree requirement the same time! Leeward Community College is offering the follqwing study abroad programs:

Japanese 201 and 202 in Japan Spanish 201 and 202 in Spain History 290 in Cuba For further information, go to

http ://alaike.lcc .hawaii.edu/ Bailey/summer or call 455-0631 (Cuba) 455-0327 (Spain) 455-0359 (Japan)

Compass Placement Tests As a student at KCC, you have

many opportunities but first you must take a placement test. To pre­pare for this important test, you can attend the Exploring the COMPASS · Test Workshop. In addition, if you need to review some math skills, consider the following Brush Up sessions. All workshops will be held in Iliahi 228F on the KCC campus unless otherwise stated.

Exploring the COMPASS Test ($20)

This will help you with test taking strategies, provide you with sample test items, and give you an oppor­tunity to become familiar with the COMPASS placement test.

Wednesday, March 214-7 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fractions Brush Up ($25) Need a review on how to add, sub­

tract, multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers? This workshop provides the overall brush-up that will help you handle these prob­lems.

Thesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 5, 5-7 p.m.

Thesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 24, 5-7 p.m.

Percents Brush Up ($25) Need a refresher in percents? This

workshop reviews how to change fractions to percents and decimals, and much more.

Thesday, April 10 and Thursday, April12, 5-7 p.m.

Thesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 31,5-7 p.m.

Word Problems Brush Up ($25) Want to learn some strategies in

solving word problems? This work­shop shows you some effective ways to approach and solve word prob­lems.

Thesday, April 17 and Thursday, April19, 5-7 p.m.

Thesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 7, 5-7 p.m.

Please note: Enrollment is lim­ited. To register, call the College Information Office at 734-9211 ASAP. For more information, call Dianne Ida, non-credit coordinator, at 734-9317.

Ka'nani Seeks Writers Ka'nani, a creative writing jour­

nal for KCC, is currently accepting poems, short creative essays, art work and photographs for review for the next issue. Submission forms are available at: Kalia 110, Arts and Sciences, or the Kapi'o office, Lama 118, or online at www.leahi.kcc.hawaii.edu/publkanani.

The deadline for submissions is May 11, Friday.

,go to the Job Placement Office at '/lima 103

completion of phleboromy training program. PIT 20 hrslweek, Pathol­ogy, flexible between Sun-Sat, 5 a.m.-5 p.m.

Laboratory Specialist 1: Respon­sible for providing assistance to the technical staff in the laboratory in a manner which fulfills Straub's mis­sion statement, values, and prin­ciples. Minimum requirements: Ability to communicate with patients and staff in the English language, etc. One year clinical laboratory experience; Must meet CLIA regu­latory requirements for moderately complex testing when applicable. Preferred six months experience in phlebotomy in clinical setting and/or successful completion of phlebot­omy training program. FT Temp, Chemistry, flexible days, flexible 5 a.m.-5 p.m.

Studio Technician: Demonstrates skills or college course work train­ing for studio technical work. Able to lift 50 lbs. Available for evenings and or weekends. Must have basic

knowledge of broadcast television studio techniques.

Newscast Director: Demon­strates skills directing broadcast news shows. Must have prior expe­rience with a commercial broadcast station. Must be able to work week­ends.

Light House Helper: Light house keeping, bathe, dress and personal hygiene a male quadraplegic. Help transferring into wheelchair. Quali­fications: Mature, responsible indi­vidual who has interest in health care. Pay $8 plus/hour.

Childhood Helper: Pick up five­year-old girl from Le-Jardin School at 3 p.m., transfer to condo on Ward Ave. Bathe and assist until 7 p.m. when parent come home. Light house keeping and cooking. Great for early childhood develop­ment student.

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