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The Task Force on Veterans Affairs will continue to review its list of potential recommendations on how the university can improve its services to student veter-ans, along with a piece of legislation that will direct UH to create veteran resource centers on each of its campuses. “We anticipate that one of the recom-mendations we’re likely to make is that there needs to be some sort of a governing or a guiding body similar to the task force that continues to exist on a longer-term basis,” said Christopher Manaseri, Ph.D., Dean of Student Services at Leeward Com-
munity College and task force chairman. “So one of our recommendations is likely to be that a group like the task force continue to help coordinate the university’s work in support veteran students.” The 15-member task force was formed on Nov. 22 after UH Interim President David Lassner had an open call for nominations.
A L IST OF RECOMMENDATIONS Manaseri said the task force’s list of recommendations varies from issues con-cerning a dedicated support staff on each of the campuses that is specifi cally trained to work with veteran students, to the uni-versity’s policies and practices. “We would like to explore making sure
that veterans are able to receive credit where possible for training and learning that may have occurred while they were in the military,” Manaseri said. One of the major issues the task force needs to deal with, according to Manaseri, is some uniformity of approach to the Yel-low Ribbon program, which is a way of help-ing veterans to receive support toward in-state tuition regardless of their residency. “We’re not sure that that ’s something that we would end up supporting, but we do know that there’s a problem because students who might start at one of our community colleges where they’re eli-gible for Yellow Ribbon and then transfer to Mānoa, for example, are no longer eli-
gible for Yellow Ribbon and so their tu-ition costs can triple or quadruple in the process,” Manaseri said. The task force would also like to ex-plore the possibility of creating some form of a veterans resource center, either phys-ical or virtual, that would be available to every UH student regardless of how many students are actually on their campus. “So we know we’d like to look at po-tentially some sort of gateway or a portal that would be supported. So a veteran student on Kaua‘i could have access to many if not all of the same supports that a veteran student at Mānoa or at Leewardmight have,” Manaseri said.
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LEGISLATION FOR VETERAN RESOURCE CENTERS The task force will also be re-viewing “The DOVE Program: De-veloping Opportunities for Veterans’ Education,” which directs UH to cre-ate veteran resource centers on each of its campuses, according to James Cavin, Military/Veteran Legislative Liaison for Sen. Will Espero’s offi ce and executive director of the Hawai‘i Alliance of Student Veterans. “We know we want to consider the benefi ts of that bill and wheth-er or not it meets some of the recommendations that we might have,” Manaseri said. Right now, only the Maui, Mānoa and Leeward campuses have these centers, according to April Brown-Kimbrell, program manager for Offi ce of Veterans Support Services at Mānoa, which was formed in September to help veterans graduate. Brown said the military culture and the campus culture are different. “They’re two different cultures, the military culture and the campus environment,” Brown said. “But it’s a transition that is unique because of the military culture. It’s not a
high-school student coming fromhigh school to the campus.”
A TASK FORCE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS Student veterans make upabout 4 percent of the studentpopulation at UH, according to JanJavinar, Interim Associate VicePresident for Student Affairs. The task force is charged withlooking at what UH is doing in re-gards to student veterans, what itcould do better, what it is not doingthat it should be doing and what thatwould cost, according to Javinar. “So the main reason is the infl uxof vets coming to campus and thecampuses wanting to be sure that thesystem, that we’re serving the needsof student veterans in the most effec-tive, responsive way,” Javinar said. Cavin, who is also a member ofthe task force, thinks the task forceis a step in the right direction. “UH has been for many yearstrying to get programs on theground within the university thatwill better benefi t the student veter-ans, but unfortunately the culture ofUH has sadly been very non-veter-an helpful,” Cavin said.
VETS: ‘TWO DIFFERENT CULTURES’
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Anyone who harbors doubts that this island is paradise should spend a few hours on one of its hiking trails. Many trails offer sweeping vistas of mountains and the ocean, meander through for-ests of bamboo or fragrant native foliage or feature waterfalls with pools for a cool, refreshing dip. However, these trails did not magically materialize for our enjoyment. Many routes were scouted and developed into trails by early members of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club.
THE MISS ION Contrary to logic, extensive foot traffi c doesn’t keep the trails
clear and passable; only the dri-est trails are self-sustaining. As nature relentlessly endeavors to reclaim O‘ahu’s disappearing hik-ing trails, a determined group of trail clearers fi ght back. HTMC has taken on the re-sponsibility, whenever possible, of preserving trails that aren’t maintained by the state. About 25 club members volunteer to clear trails each weekend, for a total of about 50 trails a year. Hefty back-packs and weed whackers must be carried, often through unfor-giving terrain on trails up to 10 miles or longer. The work is hard, but the rewards are priceless.
THE EXPEDIT ION A typical trail-clearing expe-dition begins at 8 a.m. on Sun-
day mornings as the volunteers congregate near the trailhead to hear crew leader Mike Algiers give the day’s briefing. The mini-mum age for volunteering is 18, but most are much older. Nate Luzod, a web design-er who is one of the youngest and newest crewmembers, de-scribed his f irst clearing. “My first time hiking with the HTMC, everyone who showed up was middle-aged or older,” Luzod said. “My friend and I thought to ourselves ‘this hike is going to be slow and lame.’ About halfway up the mountain everyone was blowing past us, laughing and carrying on conversation like it was nothing. Meanwhile, my friend and I could barely catch our breath. The club definitely
earned my respect within the first few hours there.” “I’ve learned so much from crew members about native plant species, hiking this island and invaluable tips on just about everything,” said Betsy Fisher, a dance professor who has been clearing trails for three years. “Most fundamentally, though, our weekly trail-clearing sojourns have brought me closer to this place, this mud, this aina. Getting dirty with the plants, rocks and earth brings me deep joy and deep solace. ... Trail clearing is fortifying on many levels. Getting close to this land is always a good idea. The lessons are multifold and profound.” “We are the only volunteer organization dedicated to keeping Oahu’s trails open and accessible,” said Steve Davis, 12-year HTMC
member and trail-clearer. “We do this for the love of nature and the mountains. Hopefully, this work will con-tinue well into the future so that hikers will continue to have ac-cess to the most beautiful parts of the island.” Barb Bruno, a geologist who has been clearing trails for fi ve years, noted that hiking is a fun, healthy activity for all ages, includ-ing kids and senior citizens. For more information, visit the Hawaiian Trail and Moun-tain Club’s web page at htmclub.org. Guests are welcome on many hikes, and the website publishes quarterly hiking schedules, along with facts and safety information. For more information, contact [email protected].
O‘ahu’s hiking trails: a disappearing act?O‘ahu’s hiking trails: a disappearing act?
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Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, has been rocked by protests and in-creasing fatalities since November. Sparked by President Yanu-kovych’s recent decision to back out of joining the European Union’s trade network, massive upheaval is being experienced by the east-European nation. Citizens have taken to the streets to stand up and riot for what they feel is best for their country. The situation is only made stickier by the admittance that pressure applied by Russia is what led to Yanukovych’s spontaneous turn-around. What are the desires of the European Union, Russia and revo-lutionaries? And what is the role of western powers in this debacle? What should be a purely domestic debate has bled onto international territory, and many outside stake-holders continue to disrupt the issue more and more.
EUROPEAN UNIONʼS STAKES While some argue that Ukraine needs Europe more than Europe
needs Ukraine, there is still much to be achieved from the eastern Euro-pean country joining the ranks of the trade union. The EU offers the ability for Ukrainians to travel freely within the EU without visas, and it would also give Ukraine an economic boost. In return, the EU would aug-ment its own economic prosperity, better monitor the rampant mal-feasances of the Ukrainian govern-ment and reinforce its eastern fl ank with a stable state based on an es-tablished democracy that matches the standards of western powers. This translates into the likely adop-tion of hundreds of regulations and reforms stipulated by the Union. To the shock of European Union offi cials, who felt they were doing a service to the east-European coun-try, the Ukrainian government de-manded tremendous amounts of fi -nancial compensation in return for its compliance. While the EU expresses willingness to grant small sums, nothing offered matches the immen-sity of what is demanded by Ukraine.
RUSSIAN PRESSURES Russian President Vladimir
Putin has overshadowed the EU’s promises for fi nancial stability with instant gratifi cation by offering Ukraine the purchase of billions of dollars worth of government bonds, as well as reduced gas prices. The past also haunts Ukraine with memories of the Russian gov-ernment implementing boycotts of Ukrainian products, as well as strik-ing out all gas export deals with its neighbor. With Russia also looming over the country both economically and geographically, Ukrainians fear a repeat of history, especially with its current struggling economy. Putin aspires to reinstall Rus-sia’s lost satellite states from the Soviet-era; a dream that is futile without the reclaiming of Ukraine. Russia’s questionable motives and enticing bribes further complicate an already shaky situation.
THE UKRAINIAN PERSPECTIVE Ukraine is currently split be-tween advocates of Russia and Eu-rope, as well as those who fi ght only for the fall of the corrupt government. Most in the eastern half of Ukraine share the same religion
and language as Russia. In a poll conducted by Kiev’s Research and Branding Group, it was revealed that half of Ukrainians have Rus-sian relatives. Additionally, about 60 percent of participants claimed that they do not see Russia as being a for-eign country. This has caused a con-centration of Russian sympathizers in the eastern half.
In the western half, the popula-tion is mostly Roman Catholic and speaks the vernacular Ukrainian language. This closer tie to the rest of Europe has fueled desire of West-ern Ukraine to join the EU.
However, the protests for many are not necessarily pro-EU or pro-Russia, but were originally fueled by the insistence that the Prime Minister (who resigned on Jan. 28), Interior Minister and President Ya-nukovych resign. These particular protestors express outrage at the brutality with which the govern-ment treats them, the implementa-tion of anti-protest laws (that were later abolished) and the earlier daily corruptions of Yanukovych and the Family (the president’s closest advi-sors and offi cials). The protestors
cry out for a leader that will refuse to be bullied by Russia and do what is best for the nation so that it might experience an economic resurgence.
THE ROLE OF THE WEST President Putin has implied that western powers have interceded in the protests, claiming that they seem “pre-planned,” unlike most traditional independent revolutions. In the light of recent tensions with Russia over the Syrian civil war, as well as Russia’s progres-sion in world prominence, it would be best not to rile this steadily wak-ing dragon. The western powers have already stumbled through two world wars and even a cold war in the name of resisting imperialist ex-pansion. Instigating further strains in relations with Russia would be anything but wise. In the words of the Ukrainian na-tional anthem, “Let’s prove to every-one that we can be masters of our own fate.” This is Ukraine’s war, and if a civil war is to be fought in Ukraine, let it remain a civil war, rather than tugging the powers of the world into what should be a domestic dispute.
COURTESY OF LOS ANGELES TIMES/MCT
Protestors are split regarding the nature of their political demands.
Dissecting Kiev: a progressively international disputeDissecting Kiev: a progressively international dispute
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In losing players like the All-American trio of Kelly Majam Elms, Kaia Parnaby and Jessica Iwata, this year may seem like an intimidating ordeal for the Rain-bow Wahine softball team. On top of that, nine new players have also been added to the roster — including eight freshmen — intro-ducing a signifi cant change to a team that has fl ourished in past years. “We’re missing some key in-gredients to our successful sea-son last year,” head coach Bob Coolen said. “We’re going to be young. We’re going to make some mistakes. We’re going to lose some ball games. We’re going to have to learn how to live with a little bit of adversity.”
F INDING THE PIECES Assertiveness and leadership seem to be what Coolen is trying to drill into the team. However, he noticed that the team has been “quiet, even the upperclassmen.” “That’s something they have to come out of,” he said. “They have to break that silence mode and get a little bit more demanding of each other. That is leadership.” Sophomore outfi elder Keiki Carlos mentioned that upperclass-men are trying to fi ll in the roles
that the past seniors left. But the current seniors have their own way of leading the group. “We’re a different style of lead-ers compared to our last year’s,” senior second baseman Jazmine Zamora said. “I think the best way we’re going to do this is to lead by example since we don’t have that (College) World Series (experi-ence) to back us up. But we know what it’s like to play with the best, and so we just want to give that.” However, the kind of team that Coolen is trying to mold them into will not happen by chance but by their hard work, focus and, if needed, confrontation. “To play with confi dence. To play with a swag that will allow them to be successful,” he said. “Don’t play with sort of a quietness that they think by being quiet, they’re fi t-ting to the team because they’re not challenging anyone. They need to play with an aggressiveness.”
PRESSURES AND EXPECTATIONS Now that the season is roll-ing in, certain expectations are placed on the athletes’ shoul-ders. One of which is the per-formance of their pitching staff without the arm of Parnaby. “We knew the ingredients to be a good ball club,” Coolen said. “We had a starting pitcher we thought could be a 20-game winner, and (Parnaby)
ended up being more than that. “But this year, we’re coming in with two freshmen, and we had only one sophomore. Now we’ve taken the other sophomore (Carlos) off of the shelf, out of the mothballs and put her back on the mound. So we’re trying to figure out four different pitchers rather than just three.” The Rainbow Wahine have been working on scrimmages and situational fi elding to get ready for the upcoming season. “I’ve been trying to give them a lot of pressure situations,” Coolen said. “We’ve been doing a lot of scrimmaging, but that doesn’t even come close to what that fi rst Division I game is going to be like.” “That’s how we prepare our practices, so we’re not pressing during the game,” Carlos said. “So we’re a lot more relaxed and be-lieve in what we can do.” According to a poll voted on by eight Big West softball head coach-es, UH is narrowly favored to repeat as Big West champions in 2014. But Zamora takes it more as “a goal, a dream” than just a mere pressure to play well. “We all know that feeling of winning and we’re all used to that, so for us personally we expect nothing but winning,” she said. “We need to instill in our newcom-ers’ brains that we’re a winning team and we expect the best.”
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