Spring 2009 - Issue 5

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Chaminade Life: March 9, 2009

Kids’ Pics Capturing Students Hearts

Ashlee Duenas, Editor
Russ Thoulag, Op-Ed Editor

A new class introduced to Chaminade’s course catalogue this spring has been capturing the hearts of its students. Com 380, Photography in Education, is a unique course that combines photography and service learning. Through the class, students are able to help the children realize the talent they possess.

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Candidates Vie for CUH Presidency

Angel Orozco, Staff Writer
Eva Rochlen, Managing Editor

The three candidates for Chaminade’s new president will be on campus to meet with faculty, board members and students March 9-11. On March 2 and 3, semi-finalists competing for Chaminade’s next president were interviewed by the Presidential Search Committee. The committee, with the help of R.H. Perry & Associates, have narrowed the search down to three candidates.

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Chaminade’s Internet Finally Up To Speed

Christian Vetter, Photography Editor

After a year of agony and frustration for faculty and students, Chaminade University of Honolulu upgraded its network by fivefold on Wednesday, Feb. 25, bringing in a new era of Internet service that the Chaminade community can actually use.

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Open House Aims To Recruit New Students

Anatol v. Zitzewitz, Staff Writer

At the first Open House event of Spring 2009, held Saturday, Feb. 21, Chaminade University’s welcoming and friendly atmosphere left an outstanding impression on prospective students. For students, the Open House was an opportunity to meet with and talk to many professors and other faculty members.

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Constant Communications Studio Proposals Denied

Russell M. Thoulag, Op-Ed Editor

For nearly a decade, lecturer Tom Galli has unsuccessfully endeavored to get a production studio built for the Communications Department. Galli has made numerous proposals for a studio that included floor plans, equipment specs and price estimates, but proposals have never been met.

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Hale Malia Mardi Gras

Angel Orozco, Staff Writer

On Feb. 24, the brothers of Chaminade University threw a Mardi Gras party at Hale Malia to celebrate “Fat Tuesday,” which is the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Sophomore Blake Suenishi said, “You can’t go wrong with free food, prizes and a friendly environment. This is an on-campus event for students to get to know each other.”

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Resident Life: No Sex, No Booze, No Fun

Courtney Lorusso, Copy Editor

College. Freedom. Parties. Girls. Boys. Sex. Fun. College is the time to get away from parents and rules. The common perception is that when someone gets accepted to the university of their choice, they get to do whatever they want for the next four years. But students should remember, that is how it is at public universities. If accepted into a private university, like Chaminade, the rules are totally different.

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Lent: Not a Snickering Matter or No Joy in Almond Joy

Ashlee Duenas, Editor

Late February is the beginning of a special time on campus. The birds are singing, the bugs are bugging, and the people are … fasting?

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