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With the largerst private fund awarded in the university’s his-tory ($40 million), the School of Ocean and Earth Science Tech-nology (SOEST) will partner with the Simons Collaboration on Ocean Processes and Ecol-ogy (SCOPE) to lead a research exploration into the world’s larg-est environmental laboratory: the open ocean. The research fund, which was courtesy of the Simons Founda-tion, was developed in an effort to further the study of topics like microbiology, oceanography and chemistry at Station ALOHA, an ocean research area located 100 ki-lometer off Kahuku Point. Not only does it establish the SCOPE pro-gram, but it also will work to devel-op fi eld studies and new theories concerning these science fi elds. “This newly funded project, the Simons Collaboration on Ocean Processes and Ecology (SCOPE), will allow us to build upon that

25 years of research to apply new technologies to understand the dy-namics and ecology of the micro-biota that sustain the ecosystem out at Station ALOHA,” SCOPE co-director Edward DeLong said. The award from the Simons Foundation, a private foundation based in New York City and cre-ated by Jim and Marilyn Simons in 1994, will cultivate the partnership between SOEST and SCOPE. The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa was gifted this award through the efforts of the Director of the Center for Microbial Ocean-ography: Research and Education (C-MORE) David Karl, co-director Edward DeLong and other re-searchers at C-MORE. Through two presentations in front of the Simons Foundation in 2013 and 2014, DeLong and Karl were invited to submit a proposal for their research vision, which consisted of a fi ve-year research program at Station ALOHA to de-velop their comprehension of the microbial ocean.

“Dave Karl, myself and col-leagues subsequently developed and submitted the proposal for the SCOPE to the Simons Foundation, which eventually was approved for funding in June 2014,” DeLong said. This funding will further the 25 years of research that SOEST has been studying at Station ALOHA, in its effort to discov-er how the living ocean works. Research has proven that mi-croorganisms, which perform a variety of functions, support the ocean’s ecosystem. “Ocean microbes produce much of the oxygen we breathe, and form the basis for the oceanic food chain,” DeLong said. “That’s why it’s important to understand what microbes are out there, where they live, what they do, and how they vary in space and time, and with environmental change,” This is SCOPE’s first project in the field of microbial oceanography; how-ever, the foundation currently provides funding to further limits of research in other areas of science and mathematics. “We are confi dent that collab-

orative efforts by this terrifi c team of scientists will lead to new discov-eries and deeper understanding of the microbial ecosystem,” Director of Life Sciences at Simons Founda-tion Marian Carlson said. While this award is specifi c to UH Mānoa and its researchwith SCOPE, they will also work in collaboration with partners at the University of Washington, University of California, Santa Cruz, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Studies at Station ALOHA will continue and it will serve as a large portion of research in the North Pacific region. Although research is restricted to this sec-tor, the cumulative results will help scientists to formulate con-clusions that can be applied to the immense open ocean. “We hope to understand in much better ways how the living oceans function and how these eco-systems really work in balanced and sustainable ways,” DeLong said.

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The search for University of Hawai‘i Mānoa’s next vice chancel-lor for students has begun ahead of Vice Chancellor Francisco Her-nandez’s departure on Aug. 1. According to Michele Tom, executive search coordinator for the Offi ce of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the search committee will be reviewing appli-cations this month and anticipates the new vice chancellor will start in the fall semester. The Search Advisory Com-mittee, which is headed by Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Reed Dasenbrock, hopes the final-ists will visit the campus some-time in September. The search committee is com-prised of 11 members, including one graduate and one undergradu-ate student representative. According to Tom, students will have an opportunity to meet the position finalists when they visit the campus.

A FOCUS ON STUDENT LIFE According to Hernandez, the vice chancellor for students’ roles include overseeing student services offices and establishing strategic plans that are aligned with the goals of the campus and university. “I oversee the general areas of enrollment management (admis-sions, fi nancial aid), student life and development (housing, health

services) and special services (childcare, College Opportuni-ties Program),” he said. “I also advise the Chancellor and sys-tem leadership on issues related to student life.” According to the campus’ posi-tion description, the vice chancel-lor is required to have a doctoral degree, five years of adminis-trative experience in higher education student affairs and demonstrated experience in pro-gram innovation and development in response to changing needs. According to Mānoa Chan-cellor Tom Apple, Hernandez’s leadership and dedication has changed the university. “He has been very effective at improving and enhancing student life and services on campus, and his efforts have set the foundation for continued student success,” Apple said in a press release.

FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ Vice Chancellor for Students Francisco Hernandez will be moving to a specialist faculty position to provide leadership to the Online Learning Academy office. OLA Mānoa undergradu-ates provide online math and sci-ence tutoring for grade school and community college students. “Over my career as vice chan-cellor I have had a great interest in the use of online technologies to help students be successful in their college experiences,” he said. “I have also been inter-

ested in the use of these tech-nologies to provide better access to higher education for students from low-income and/or minority backgrounds.” Hernandez started as Mānoa’s vice chancellor eight years ago after serving as the vice chancel-lor for student affairs at the Uni-versity of California, Santa Cruz. While at Mānoa, Hernandez liked “being a part of a committed and passionate group of student services professionals who worked to constantly improve the quality of student life on the campus.” “I very appreciated being a part of a great research univer-sity and be able to learn from all of, the university’s learning opportunities including research forums, libraries and the great number of presentations about critical topics,” he said. He said he is also proud of many accomplishments. “I am most proud of being a contributor to: one the comple-tion of major improvements to our student housing and campus center including the completion of Frear Hall and the Warrior Recreation Center, two the signif-icant increases in the amount of financial aid available to our stu-dents and, three developing a set of strategic plans that increased the quality and level of service to our students,” he said.

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Financial disclosure bill will increase transparency

KRISTEN PAUL BONIFACIO

Opinions Editor

Over a dozen members serving on various Hawai‘i state boards fi led their resignations weeks after a state senate bill was approved that will make fi nancial disclosures of board members available to the public. Although state board members might not agree with the bill, it is a great way for the public to better know the people serving on com-mittees that affect them.

RESIGNATIONSFour members serving on the Uni-

versity of Hawai‘i Board of Regents have resigned as a result of the sen-ate bill. Others serving on the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the

Hawai‘i Land Use Commission, the Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Develop-ment Corporation and in the Agribusi-ness Development Corporation have also turned in their resignations. These board members claim that making fi nancial disclosures is not part of their roles as volunteers. “SB2628 sends a clear message to me as a Regent that effectively goes beyond the call of service,” volun-teer ex-Regent Saedere Ota said in a statement. However, it seems suspi-cious that so many would resign as a result of this. And although their positions are voluntary, they are serving on a public committee. It is best that these board members are transparent with their assests and liabilities, for the public’s knowledge. Furthermore, the reasoning that

was included in the bill that “the public is in the best position to identify con-fl ict of interest” is correct, since the general public will be more informed and effi cent in assessing the various companies and involvements of the board members than the nine person staff of the state-ethics commission.

SENATE BILL 2628 Under the new bill, income of the board members, as well as their spouse and dependent chil-dren, any property, any debt of $3,000 or more and any form of of-fi cership or trustee position of any business will be publicly available. New members already submit annual statements of their fi nancial disclosure to the State Ethics Com-mission. The commission reviews

these to identify possible confl icts of interests between board mem-bers and their decisions. However, a reason for the enactment of the bill were “Ethics comission’s the lmited resources, the state ethics commission does not have the ability to search these records for potential confl ict of interest. The legislature fi nds that the public is in the best position to identify confl ict of interest.” The bill was not requested by the state ethics commission, but they had requested a similar one.

LACK OF CONSENSUS The senate bill was passed without the governor’s signature. It seems that the concerns of the board mem-bers were not taken into consider-ation. If there was more communi-cation between lawmakers and the

board members, a consensus could have been agreed upon so that board members would not have resigned. It is a concern that meetings are having to be cancelled because there are insufficient members. The Land Use Commission has had to cancel their meetings since there are only two board members left. This indicates that there was a lack of planning and understand-ing of the consequences once the bill was passed. Although some board membersmight not be content with the bill, the public will benefit. The pubic will have the opportunity to be involved in monitoring decisions that might be a result of possible personal self-gain by board mem-bers. The bill will allow for honest and open decisionmaking.

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Sit-down Mexican restaurants aren’t commonplace on O‘ahu, so when word spread of a new estab-lishment in Waikīkī serving mod-ern Mexican cuisine, I knew I had to give it a taste. Having opened in June, Búho Cocina y Cantina comes from the owners of Shokudo Japanese Res-taurant, who decided to try their hand at bringing “elevated” Mexi-can cuisine to Hawai‘i.

AMBIANCE Taking advantage of their roof-top location, Búho has a 350-seat, 7,300-square-foot lanai, as well as an open-air interior that boasts a

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fully stocked bar of alcohol rang-ing from tequila to Mexican beer. Unfortunately, there didn’t seem to be adequate cover from the sum-mer sun on the patio, so my party of three chose to eat inside. After a friendly greeting from the staff, the manager led us past a broken seat, explaining that they had “just had a party” the night before. We planted ourselves in worn, stretched leather seats that were clearly made for lounging rather than eating, and attempted to make ourselves comfortable at the bulky glass and metal patio tables that shifted every time weight was put on them. It was evident that money was poured into the aesthetics of the place, but it was clearly designed with the night scene in mind. With only one other group of guests and the restaurant’s tall, exposed ceil-ings and party decorations, Búho already felt forlorn.

MENU The restaurant diverges from stereotypical Mexican cuisine, instead pursuing the motto of

Pros:Delicious tastes and beauti-ful plating.Food arrived promptly.Kind service.

Cons:Needs interior renovation.Prices didnt refl ect amount of food.No convenient parking.

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Rating:“Refi ned, not refried.” This is refl ected in their dozens of menu choices that range from Pro-sciutto Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers ($14.95) to Mexican Pork Lau Lau ($28.95). Búho also aims to support the local community by using ingre-dients such as Kulana beef, Kaua‘i shrimp and Big Island goat cheese. Our waitress mentioned in every sentence that most of their ingredi-ents are local and fresh. The menu is pricey, matching its Waikīkī location and use of fresh ingredients. My party ordered two sodas, the Salsa Trio ($8.95), Kaua‘i Shrimp Enchiladas ($16.95), Tecate Carne Asada Tacos ($13.95) and Man-chego Smoked Brisket Enchiladas ($16.95) for a total of $64.71 (Búho includes the tip in the check).

TASTE The Salsa Trio came with freshly made tortilla chips, pickled onions and jalapenos, tomatillo habanero, salsa roja and chipotle orange salsa. The tomatillo habanero was defi-nitely the best while the others were unremarkable. The wait-ress claimed that the salsa tastes different every day because it ’s made fresh daily. This appetizer is good, but not $8.95 good. I had the Manchego Smoked Brisket Enchiladas, which con-sists of smoked brisket and grilled red onions wrapped in a corn tortilla that’s topped with adobo salsa and manchego cheese. The brisket was perfectly cooked and the grilled red onion added a nice crunch to the dish. While the salsa was extremely spicy, the waitress consistently

refilled my drink to quench the heat. The combination of the brisket and enchilada was like a Southern barbeque wrapped in a tortilla, yet it still tasted like authentic Mexican. One of my companions got the Kaua‘i Shrimp Enchiladas, which has grilled Kaua‘i shrimp, corn and spinach wrapped in a corn tortilla that is slathered in salsa verde and crema mexicana. This was the least spicy dish, and had a very refreshing taste thanks to the corn and spinach. Despite the dish being loaded with food, it still felt light and healthy. Both of the enchilada plates came with seasoned beans and Spanish rice laced with peppers. These sides were very f lavorful and almost as delicious as the enchiladas. My other companion ordered the Tecate Carne Asada Tacos, which had tender slices of beef, a thick salsa and cotija cheese. These tacos have an excellent combination of f lavors. Unfor-tunately, there were only three of them on tiny tortillas, served with no beans or rice. Despite their delightful f lavor, they were definitely not worth $13.95. With such delectable tastes coming out of the kitchen, the restaurant could easily raise its ratings if they tweak their ambi-ance and pricing.

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‘BOWS IN THE PROS‘BOWS IN THE PROSWhere UH players currently stand in the NFLWhere UH players currently stand in the NFL

GREG SALAS As the all-time leader in receiving yards for the Warriors, Greg Salas has found a home with the New York Jets after bouncing around the league through his fi rst four seasons as a professional. Salas was drafted by the St. Louis Rams with the 112th pick of the 2011 NFL Draft and signed a four-year contract with the team. However, on September 1, 2012, the New England Patriots, in exchange for a future 2015 draft pick, acquired Salas. Salas was released by the Patriots 17 days later, but joined the team’s practice squad two days after. On November 17, 2012, Salas was called up to the active roster of the Patriots after veteran wide out and former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch was waived. On November 22, 2012, Salas was released once again. Expecting to be signed to the Patriots practice squad, Salas was claimed off of waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles on No-vember 23, 2012, but was later released in August of 2013, allowing the Jets to sign him off the Eagles practice squad. The Jets receiving core in 2013 lacked a dis-tinct number one receiver, but that issue has been resolved with the signing of former Den-ver Bronco Eric Decker who will be number one on the depth chart come the end of August. There is, however, open competition for the former Fred Biletnikoff Award fi nalist to prove his ability as a number two option or slot receiv-er amongst the Jets’ coaching staff, as

former fi rst round pick Stephen Hill has failed to catch on with the offense. The situation suits Salas because the one thing he is capable of doing on the fi eld is catching the football.

ALEX GREEN The first running back since 1992 to exceed 1,000 yards rushing in a season for the Warriors, Alex Green, was se-lected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 96th overall pick by the Green Bay Packers. He showed promise throughout his rookie campaign until an unfortunate knee injury sidelined him for the rest of the season. Green was unable to separate himself from the pack and was later released in 2013. However, the New York Jets were able to sign him off waivers, making Green and Salas teammates once again. The Jets seem like a perfect fi t for a bruising runner like Green, as the Jets philosophy under Rex Ryan has al-ways been “Ground and Pound” football. Un-fortunately, the Jets have too many running backs on the roster for any of them to truly make a mark. With the signing of former Ten-nessee Titan Chris Johnson, along with Chris Ivory, Green may see his only carries occur during garbage time in the preseason.

KEALOHA PILARES The Warriors’ top receiver in 2010 with 15 touchdown receptions and over 1,300 yards receiving, Kealoha Pilares was se-lected in the fi fth round, 132nd overall, by the Carolina Panthers. His impact was felt immediately in his rookie campaign, when he returned a franchise record 101-yard kick return for a touchdown against the De-troit Lions on November 20, 2011. His opportunities on the offensive side of the ball have been few and far between thus far in his career, posting two receptions for 42 yards and one touchdown in two seasons. His career hit a pothole when he tore his ACL in a preseason game, and was then waived by the Panthers two days later, placing him on the in-jured reserve list for the entire 2013 season. Coming off a knee injury, Pilares will have a chance to prove himself to his coaching staff. The wide receiver position is a weak one for Carolina, as the departures of All-Pro receiver Steve Smith and former starter Brandon LaFell have left a void in an already mediocre offense.

CHARLES CLAY The 2013 Special Teams Player of the Year for the Warriors went undrafted through seven rounds in the 2014 NFL Draft and was signed to a non-guaranteed three-year contract with the Green Bay Packers. Although the safety position was not an area of strength for the Packers last season, they addressed their need in the fi rst round of this year’s draft by drafting Alabama All-American Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix who will be the odds on favorite to win the starting job. Clay has taken the hard road to the NFL, at-tending SMU under former Hawai‘i head coach June Jones before transferring to UH. Clay will have an opportunity to make the roster in Green Bay with a defense that was left exposed last season in the secondary.

BRENDEN DALEY Brenden Daley went undrafted through seven rounds in the 2014 NFL Draft – de-spite being the leading tackler for the War-riors last season and was picked up by the Atlanta Falcons after his performance dur-ing the rookie minicamp. Daley led the Warriors with 90 total tack-les – with 13 of those for a loss last season before earning his way onto an NFL roster. The Falcons needed some depth at the mid-dle linebacker position, seeing as its cur-rent roster has nine linebackers with less than one year of NFL experience. If Daley can hit the ground running and impress the Falcons’ coaching staff like he did during rookie minicamps then he will fi nd his way onto the linebacker depth chart by the end of August due to his determination and ability to fi nd the ball carrier.

JOHN ESTES The former Rimington Award fi nalist for best center in the country, John Estes went undrafted through seven rounds in the 2010 NFL Draft. Following Estes’ disappointing draft day, t he Jacksonville Jaguars signed him as an undrafted free agent. In his rookie campaign, Estes played in two games for the Jaguars and was hop-ing for a breakout sophomore campaign in 2012 until he was forced to go under the knife due to persistent knee concerns. On June 9 of this year, the Arizona Cardinals signed him to the team. Estes will be seen as nothing more than a training camp body, but if he can gather his form and con-fi dence that he exhibited during his time at Hawai‘i, he may be able to fi nd himself a back-up center role in Arizona.

DAVID MCCRACKEN

Senior Staff Writer

With training camps set to open up this week, the NFL is offi cially in season. The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior foot-ball team has seen dozens of players slip in and out of the league. Currently, there are only six players from UH that are on an NFL roster – not including free agent players such as Sam-son Satele who played for the Indianapolis Colts last season. Three of these players were drafted in 2011, whereas the other three players had to prove their worth in rookie camps as undrafted free agents. The numbers indicate that Hawai‘i is not represented well in the NFL. Never-theless, the players currently signed to a roster have the capability of lining up on Sunday afternoons, giving the people of Hawai‘i something to be proud of.

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