Lifestyles

Brittany Matsushita, editors

Are you prepared for the next disaster?

The shock of the 6.7 magnitude Oct. 15 earthquake was a rude awakening for many Hawai‘i residents. O‘ahu found itself without electricity, leaving many without food, water, or light when night fell. [More]

Laser eye surgery: Is it worth the risk?

Helping strangers is something that some of us find difficult, but one group makes it easy. Few people have even heard of Care-A-Van, but this outreach program of the Waikiki Health Center is out there every day offering help to those who are too ill to come to town, or who have no transportation. [More]

Pet lovers wanted:
Volunteer positions open at Hawaiian Humane Society

If you’d rather spend the weekend with your puppy than your parents, or throw a ball to your dog than to your dad, you probably already know that October was Love-A-Dog month. Volunteering at the Hawaiian Humane Society gives HPU students the opportunity to meet new people, interact with the animals, and build a stellar resume while having fun. [More]

Cancer takes toll on patients, families

Sitting proudly in his perfectly pressed military uniform, Master Sergeant Scott Wilson has a smile that lights up the room. Looking around his office the walls are covered with countless awards, one might never know that he has a terminal illness. [More]

Grindz Restaurant: Satisfying hunger and providing second chances

Students who frequent the Sea Warrior Center will notice a change to the student hangout that goes beyond fresh paint and new couches. The Grindz Restaurant, actually a spring addition to the Sea Warrior Center, is the brainchild of Vincent Kwon, a husband and a father of three, who, two years ago, found himself homeless and addicted to crystal methamphetamine. It was a path, he said, that could have killed him. Through the support and encouragement of his wife, Glynis, a Farrington High School teacher, Kwon kicked his addiction and has been clean since October 2004. [More]