Spring 2009 - Issue 5

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Chaminade Life: April 6, 2009

Immersing Into the Big Island

Christian Vetter, Photography Editor

The Big Island Immersion is an annual program run through Chaminade’s campus ministry. This year, Chaminade’s campus minister, Maimoa Fineisaloi, led nine students to Volcano, Big Island. The following photo essay is Christian Vetter’s reflections and photography as he documented the experience.

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Bro. Bernie to Carry on Pres. Sue’s Plans

Ashlee Duenas, Editor

After the passing of President Sue Wesselkamper on Jan. 3, Chaminade University’s Board of Regents with the help of an executive search firm, R.H. Perry & Associates, was challenged with the task of finding a new leader.

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What Did You Do For Spring Break?

Russ Thoulag, Op-Ed Editor

My break was rather dull. I worked. My highlight: one day I managed to sleep for over 12 hours. In hopes of living vicariously through others, I asked some people on campus to share their stories. It’s always exciting for me to hear the stories people bring back from their breaks.

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Students Not Fine with Reslife Fines

Ashlee Duenas, Editor

Junior Caylee Orsinger moved into the Chaminade University dorms thinking it was the most practical choice for a student from one of the neighbor islands. After being charged an “unreasonable amount for having a piece of tape on the door,” she and her mother decided she should not return to the residence halls and their ridiculous rules and fines.

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Aulama Lighting a New Way

Dwight Narruhn, Staff Writer

Aulama, which means “to light with a torch,” is relighting the way students perceive it.

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Hogan Program Prepares Students For Real World

Eva Rochlen, Managing Editor

College students are always thinking about what the future holds for them. With hopes of getting that perfect job and living a great life style, nothing can get done without an understanding of the real world. During the past seven years, Chaminade University has been offering a program to help students with just that, to prepare for the real world.

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Nifty Thrifty Fun

Courtney Lorusso, Copy Editor

There is nothing more enticing to college students than free food, and if you add friends and dancing into the mix, it’s almost irresistible.

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Recycling Program Expands

Angel Orozco, Staff Writer

Did you know that Chaminade University has a recycling program? The program is managed by three student workers under the supervision of Brother Tom Payne and in cooperation with Honolulu Recovery.

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