Home By Marie Ramos

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 13:48

Submitted by Marie Ramos

My home lies within the 7,000+ islands of the Philippines — Luzon.
Mankayan, Benguet to be exact.
Although raised on the amazing island of O‘ahu for the past 15 years,
I’ve never once forgotten where I come from.
My mother’s land is my motherland,
and because of her I can say that we are mountain people —
Igorots.

Memorable moments at Leeward

Submitted by stanleyl on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 12:20

Over 300 students will participate in Leeward Community College’s annual commencement ceremony. It will be a time to reflect upon accomplishments, celebrate achievements and share an important moment with friends, classmates and family. Ka Mana’o profiles four of this year’s graduates, each with their own unique and interesting story. Itʻs hard to typify college students, as you will find out, but each of these graduates truly enjoyed their time at Leeward. Commencement will be held on May 13, starting at 5 p.m. at the Tuthill Courtyard.

Familiar faces back in ASUH-Leeward CC

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 16:45

Four familiar faces will return to the collegeʻs student government. In all, nine senators were selected in April's Associated Students of University of Hawai‘i-Leeward CC elections.

Finals help available across campus

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 16:07

Whether you're suffering from writer's bloc on campus or at home at 2 a.m., there are campus resources to help you finish that research paper. Unsure how to tackle that paper that's due before the semester ends? Leeward Community College librarians provided some research tips to help you get started and organized.

Worried about exams? Relax

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 16:04

Stressed about your calculus final exam? Consider a good night's sleep, exercise, meditation and a healthy meal to keep stress levels at bay. (photo by Brittney Nitta-Lee, Ka Mana‘o)

By Amanda Barr
Staff Writer

With final exams approaching, anxiety and stress levels are on the rise.
Dalybeth Reasoner, a psychology professor at Leeward Community College who has worked extensively in the psychology field here in Hawai‘i for 14 years, breaks it down for us.

Smith always ready to help

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 16:02

Leeward student Easter-Lily Smith enjoys giving back to the community, whether its collecting items for the homeless for the Adopt a Highway project. She plans to join the Peace Corps and become a surgeon. (photo by S'meta, Ka Mana‘o)

By Chelsie Bernades
Staff Writer

After the heads of college students are finished being buried in books, bobbed in long lectures, and scratched through stressful tests; free time is valued because it is the time to put their heads to rest. They spend this time shopping, playing sports or just hanging with their friends.
These activities, though, do not give Easter-Lily Smith a peace of mind.

Responding to Japan

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 16:00

Students at Leeward Community College have taken the initiative to get involved and help raise funds to help Japan. On March 11, a devastating earthquake followed by a massive tsunami caused extensive and severe damage in Japan. As a result countless people became homeless, even more displaced, and are still forced to live in shelters.

Polar Plunge

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 15:58

Leeward student James Ro raised over $1,700 for the Polar Plunge. (photos courtesy of Special Olympics Hawaii. Illustration by Joel Gaspar).

By Dahvontae Elzey
Staff Writer
 

Every once in a while, we find students who participate in fundraisers for a variety of reasons.
For his fundraiser, James Ro jumped into a giant pool of icy water. Ro, a Leeward Community College student, got wet at the Polar Plunge, a unique and annual beneficiary event for Special Olympics Hawaii.

Kicking ahead

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 15:54

By Steven Fox
Graphic Designer

Did you know Leeward Community College has a soccer club?
The once dormant soccer club was brought back by a group of international students at Leeward, who wanted to revive the club. Steve Jacque of the English Language Institute asked Jeremiah Boydstun, an English instructor, if he would be interested in being the club’s advisor. The club only had about 12 students at the time, but after putting the word out to the campus, the team quickly increased to about three dozen.

Speeding ahead in Kapolei

Submitted by stanleyl on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 15:47

By Melissa Dadulla
Staff Photographer

The crowd is cheering at the top of its lungs, the crowd’s roar is deafening, but all you can hear is your heart beating. Your adrenaline is pumping and your eyes are focused on the track. You’re ready and the countdown begins: Three, two, one, go!
This is the scene that happens every day at the new Podium Raceway located in Kapolei. Podium offers customers the experience of racing with family, friends, or even other customers in electric racing karts that can accelerate to 45 miles per hour.

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