Boyd went on to comment that the band would be rescheduled
to play at a later date.
Also in observance of the disaster in New York City, HPU
Chaplain Rev. Dale Burke urged students to observe a moment
of silence. He then introduced HPU President Chatt G. Wright,
who reminded students that now, more than ever, we should
support each other and not segregate ourselves from, nor pass
judgment on, students of Middle Eastern descent. Following
President Wright’s speech, Rev. Burke closed with a short
prayer, and HPU’s 40-piece Pep and Spirit Band lead students
in the “National Anthem” and “America the Beautiful.”
Club Carnival is an event that fosters membership in the
various clubs at HPU. “It’s a great way for new students to
meet others with similar interests and to get involved,” Boyd
said.
This semester, students seemed to appreciate the opportunity
to meet and talk with other people. Jade Guess, a public relations
major, said that the carnival is “a good thing because it
gives students a chance to belong to an organization that
makes a difference.”
Christy Roberts, a corporate communication major, said “Club
Carnival is an important event that gives students a chance
to see what kind of clubs are out there. And, it’s an opportunity
to be a part of something that could help you get a job in
the future.” Along with the more traditional, established
clubs such as the Alaka’i Jaycees, The Press Club, and the
American Marketing Association, several new clubs emerged
this year including a Diplomacy Club and an Arts and Activities
Club.
One new club that attracted a lot of attention was the Pacific
Blues Club. “Many people can’t afford dance lessons, so dance
is starting to die out in Hawai‘i,” said Crystal Yoza, one
of the club’s founders. “The purpose of the Pacific Blues
Club is to teach people how to swing dance for free. That
way the traditions of this type of dancing can live on.”
