Maui held a weeklong celebration of Hawai‘i’s declaration of a “Day Of Peace” last month. It all started with a speech by congressman Dennis Kucinich (D, Ohio) the elected official who introduced the legislation to create a national Department of Peace.

Kucinich shared his thoughts on the power of peace and public education in America.

“My approach is that the government guarantees that every young person who wants to go to a public college or university is...
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Renewed contract negotiations between the Navy and University of Hawai‘i system are scrutinized

by Mira Allen

MĀNOA- A proposal between the United States Navy and University of Hawai‘i system received renewed interest and attention September 14 after more than two years of silence. If approved, it would be a step towards developing an Applied Research Laboratory, or ARL (previously referred to as a University Affiliated Research Center or UARC) to explore new technolog...
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It’s hard to find good cheap food on Maui. For the times that you’d like to take a break from all your studying and let someone else do the cooking, we bring you Fabulous Food For The Flat Broke. This is your students’ guide to meals under $10.

Maui Tacos has been a local favorite for more than a decade, and for good reason. The Mexican inspired menu features staples such as bean and cheese burritos and taco salads, or for the adventurous try the Mexican sushi. They specialize ...
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by Jay Waterhouse

Whether you’re just finishing your first semester at MCC, or getting your degree in ten weeks, you should consider joining Phi Theta Kappa. PTK is the honor society of Maui Community College. You’ll get the opportunity to graduate “with honors” and wear a gold Phi Theta Kappa stole at graduation, plus you’ll have many new scholarship, service and leadership opportunities at your fingertips.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society...
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He stared out his window

through the one bedroom shack,

his body was bare

no clothes on his back.

He heard the growling of his stomach's despair

no food insight,

no food to share.

He glanced at his mother

asking why oh why?

all his mother did

was look down and cry...

As the day went by

he searched for a way,

to fulfill his hunger

and make the pain go away,

but nothing was in sight

the poor boy...
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by Ron Smith

So many choices.

An abundance of decisions.

How to live. How to die.

How not to become paralyzed when

not discovering the answers to why.

It’s easier to retreat into a tower,

high above issues, safe from concern.

Yet, in this ivory citadel,

my soul stirs… my mind spins.

I struggle for peace,

but confusion wins.

One simple question dominoes

into the complexity of another,

causing an avalanche

of disprov...
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The newest member of the MCC Cooperative Education and Job Placement team, Heather Fung, puts the finishing touches on our snazzy announcements board. Heather is a Baldwin High and Purdue University graduate with a B.A. in Organizational Communication.

Club Spotlight

The Rotoract Club of Maui Community College is busy at work as usual and looking for new members. Laycie Ann Tabosa took the time to answer some questions about her club and what they have to offer.

What are some of the activities your club does?

Rotaractors have distributed hundreds of dictionaries to 3rd graders on Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i. We have helped to raise $2,000 and over 30 boxes of school supplies for Kamali‘i and Kīhei Elementary Sc...
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