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Brien Ing was working in computer technology at Damien Memorial School when he noticed that there was always a stream of students coming in asking for scores after games. “I noticed students would come frequently asking for scores of the games that happened,” Ing said. That’s when he had his big idea to make local...
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It’s been said that Hawaiʻi suffers from a phenomenon known as “brain drain.” This is when the greatest minds within our lāhui leave Hawaiʻi in pursuit of a better education or more career opportunities outside of Hawaiʻi. It also implies that the mediocre members of our community get left behind. So, what does it mean...
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Kennedy Theatre’s use of artificial intelligence in its seasonal artwork has drawn criticism from students and community members at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, raising questions about artistic integrity and who should decide how the technology represents student work. On Oct. 6, the UH Mānoa Department of Theatre and Dance hosted a forum in...
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Leah Hayes knows that a college degree can open doors – but in today’s changing job market, she knows that may not be enough. “I know just because you have a degree, it doesn’t guarantee you a job,” said Leah Hayes, a senior studying psychology. “I know a lot of careers I’m interested in require...
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There are two buildings at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa named “Hale Haukani” and “Hale Kuahine.” These building names are actually shortened versions of the akua, named Hawaiian deities here in Mānoa. Kauakuahine is the rain name of Mānoa, while Kahaukani is the wind name of Mānoa. Kahalaopuna, their child, is recognized all throughout...
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For some University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students, donating blood means facing one of their biggest fears: the needle. Despite the fear, students continue to roll up their sleeves, knowing their donation will help someone in need. The Blood Bank of Hawaii has hosted blood drives with the university for decades, helping maintain the state’s...
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High school students are graduating as certified health workers before they reach college. Whether the state can keep them in Hawaiʻi, and in primary care, is another question. Midway through his remarks at the Annual Hawaiʻi Health Workforce Summit at the John A. Burns School of Medicine on Sept. 12, Gov. Josh Green paused and...
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UH Mānoa students may have to dig deeper in their pockets to fund the athletics department. The fee increase was proposed via a student survey a few months ago. Students currently pay $50. The fee increase, set to begin in 2027 if approved, will be $125. The increase came as no surprise to many as...
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Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative non-profit organization, held another debate at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on Constitution Day, Sept. 17, following controversy from a similar event earlier this year. Held at Campus Center Courtyard, the event titled “Prove me Wrong” featured guest speaker Pastor Lucas Miles, vice president of TPUSA’s Faith
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Kruger Park is the largest nature reserve in South Africa and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including 83% of the world’s rhino population. These animals are at high risk from poachers due to the million-dollar market for their horn in Asia. In recent years, poaching has hit an all-time high and has...
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