Spring 2009 - Issue 5

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Op-Ed: February 14, 2011

Black History Month: Are We Doing Enough?

Steven Bennett, Staff writer

At Chaminade, there is a tradition of celebrating different cultures, traditions and just diversity in general. However, Black History Month is one area that need some improvement.

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Aloha to Pipeline

Erica Gaines, Staff writer

I was disappointed last month to hear that Pipeline Café would be shutting down on Jan.31. Pipeline hosted great bands, comedians, fundraisers and many other nights of fun over the past 10 years. But that’s all over now because in 2003, Pipeline Café expanded, and part of that expansion agreement was that the club would install and activate water sprinklers.

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Healthcare What?

William Daniels, Staff writer

What do President Obama, universal health care and current events have in common?  A mutual apathy held by the majority of young adults everywhere. 

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Andy Irons Will Always be Remembered

Jordan Wong, Staff Writer

Andy Irons, a local professional surfer passed away a little over two months ago. Irons was at the age of 32 with a promising future ahead of him before his shocking death.

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