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Contributing Writer Sodexo’s “Mindful” program at the Gateway and Hale Aloha Cafés aims to make it easier for students to choose healthier meal options. According to Donna Ojiri, So-dexo’s general manager, the main goal of the program is to “make students aware of healthier choic-es in our operations. We want stu-dents to know that healthy foods can also taste good.” The highlights of the pro-gram include entrées that are 600 calories or less as well as higher proportions of vegetables, fruits and whole grains. The “Mindful” soups and sauces are made with less sodium, and desserts are less than 200 calories and focus on using spices such as cinna-mon, nutmeg and vanilla instead of sugar to bring out sweetness. The “mindful menu items” can be identified with a green apple icon that appears next to selected entrées.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Student Affairs and So-dexo partnered in a new agree-ment three years ago. “We work together to promote ‘a better tomorrow’ for students, faculty and everyone,” Ojiri said. Sodexo’s three main priori-

ties are sustainability, improving the environment; nutrition, im-proving health and wellness; and community, working together within the university and city. In addition to the “Mindful” initiative in the Gateway and Hale Aloha Cafés this fall, Sodexo also opened “Stir Fresh Stir Fry” venue on the fi rst fl oor of the Campus Center. This venue focuses on us-ing locally grown, fresh ingredi-

ents as well as providing budget-friendly options for students. Although Sodexo focuses on promoting healthy eating among students, many students are not aware of the “Mindful” program or how it is trying to improve the qual-ity of cafeteria meals.

Sophomore Alyssa Pascua said that it is easier to choose healthy options with appropriate guidance, but didn’t know what the green apple icon symbolizes. “A lot of people just grab what-ever and don’t really look at nutrition facts of ingredients,” Pascua said. According to Sodexo’s “Mind-ful” website, Sodexo is hoping that although some students might not pay particular attention to ingredi-

ents and nutrition facts, providing foods with healthier ingredients and satisfying portions will help students make “‘Mindful’ choices become second nature.” Student Austin Wobrock, a se-nior majoring in sociology, said he didn’t know about the “Mindful” program or what the green apple icon stood for. “But nutrition facts should defi-nitely be available for foods, especially certain packaged foods,” Wobrock said. Ojiri said that although Sodexo would also like to try similar programs in other locations on campus, such as the Campus Center cafeteria; those locations are à la carte, making the programs a little more challenging. Sodexo also has a few more things planned in the near future. They have converted from CBORD system to the Blackboard system to manage meal plans. The new system will soon allow students to check meal balances and purchase dining dollars online. Ac-cording to Ojiri, a loyalty system using smartphone technology will also be rolling out soon.

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The Hawai‘i Research Center for Futures Studies has a new home this semester in Saun-ders 617 with plans to be used as a graduate student office and collaborative workspace. Brian Gordon, an M.A. student focusing on Futures Studies, said events at the center will include everything from presentations from visiting thought leaders in the fi eld, to science fi ction movie screenings and round-tables geared toward undergraduate students. The center hosted an open house on Aug. 19 for its new Saunders Hall renovation. Accord-ing to its website, the Hawai‘i State Legislature mandated the creation of the center in 1971.

STUDYING THE FUTURE According to the center’s website, “futures studies encourages the contemplation of many possible futures, and facilitates dialogue between groups with competing or confl icting visions.” “We can’t study the future because the future doesn’t exist, so what do we really

do? We look at images of the future, which is everything from data (about population, the economy, etc) … or science fiction that imag-ines what that could be like,” said John Swee-ney, a Ph.D. student in political science who teaches Futures Studies classes. Futurists also do “backcasting,” which means imagining an ideal future scenario and working backwards to think about how to get there. “How do we work toward a preferred future? How do we actually shape the world the way we want it to be instead of just live in the world that we all seem stuck with?” Sweeney asked. UH Mānoa is unique in that it offers po-litical science degrees with a focus in Futures Studies. The center’s director, Dr. James Dator, is one of the pioneers of the fi eld. He came to Hawai‘i shortly before the center was founded in 1971. This happened during Hawai‘i’s fi rst dabbling in futures-informed governing, the Hawai‘i 2000 project, in which local leaders tried to strategize for an ideal future. “Unfortunately, I’d say the worst case sce-nario is where we are today,” Sweeney said, re-ferring to Hawaiʻi’s economy in the 1970’s. “You

don’t just envision the future once and then let it go. You have to continuously do it.” Consultancy has remained a big part of the center. In 2012 futurists from UH contributed to the passage of Act 286, which set in place state guidelines for adapting to climate change. All of this could make Hawai‘i a leader in futures studies, which is popular in countries such as South Korea, Finland and Australia, according to Gordon. “You can still be hooked into the rest of the world, but have a little more of a bird’s eye view,” Gordon said. “There’s less noise here.” Aside from policy work and serious scholarship, futurists at the center also craft interactive experiences called “immersive futures” to get people engaged with the mul-tiple possibilities that the future might hold, should we chose to pursue those possibilities. “The future isn’t a noun, it ’s a verb; it ’s a place of radical possibility,” Sweeney said.

Check out http://www.futures.hawaii.edu or follow @HRCFS on Twitter for in-formation about upcoming events.

News Editor Noelle Fujii contributed to this article.

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ALL -AROUND HIKEMa‘akua Ridge Trail/Papali Loop Trail As one of the most diverse hikes on the island, the Ma‘akua Ridge Trail, located on the North Shore, provides a mixed terrain for hikers in search of variety. It consists of stream crossings, steep cliffs and low-hanging trees that make it challenging but rewarding. Native plants are found along the trail, as well as ironwood trees, which make this trail serene from start to fi nish. It also provides a nice view of the ocean and Hau‘ula.

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Hikes are a must for college students. From Makapu‘u to Papali Ridge, O‘ahu trails provide a picturesque perspective on the island’s coast and valleys. Ranging from the well known to the unknown, the following trails are essential to planning your perfect semester. But don’t try to be Bear Grylls and survive these hikes on your own. Hike with a buddy, and be cautious of heavy rains in case of fl ooding. Don’t wander onto any un-marked trails that may lead to a search and rescue mission. Be safe and happy hiking.

BEGINNER TRAILMakapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail The two-mile paved trail on the island’s east coast is con-sidered one of the easiest hikes on O‘ahu. It takes no more than an hour to fi nish, and the trail gives time for people to visit the famous Makapu‘u tide pools. Though they require an extra mile down a vaguely marked side trail, the tide pools offer hikers the opportunity to reward themselves with a quick cool down. Hikers can also visit Allen Davis, a deeper swimming spot, located along a dirt road in the beginning of the Makapu‘u trail. Just be cautious of high tides and unmarked trails along the coast. Makapu‘u is a well-known area for hikers needing search and rescue, so know your limits and stay on the trails.

COASTAL HIKELanikai Pillboxes Located in Kailua on the east side of O‘ahu, the Lanikai Pillboxes have be-come one of the most popular hikes for students. With a beautiful view of the fa-mous Mokulua islands and Ko‘olau Mountains, the pillboxes are perfect for those who want an easy hike with little effort. The only diffi cult part of the hike is in the beginning, where a rope is attached along a steep hill. But after this point, the trail is simple. The pillboxes along the Ka‘iwi ridge were built between World War I and II as operation posts for the U.S. military. After the war, they were abandoned, leaving the trail accessible for the public.

HIDDEN GEMNaohia Falls/Kalihi Ice Ponds A moderate hike with a three-tier waterfall, Naohia Falls, known as the “Ice Ponds,” is Kalihi Valley’s hidden treasure. A large freshwater pool with two smaller layers above give hikers an icy freshwater swimming hole. One diffi cult point in this hike comes up after the dirt road that leads into the falls. The steep hill leaves hikers muddy and fi lthy. Though a rope is provided going down, it may be diffi cult to traverse without the proper gear. Bring a good pair of shoes and plenty of insect repellent. Avoid going to the falls during and after heavy rains in case of fl ooding. Open cuts and wounds are susceptible to bacteria infections, so swim at your own risk.

POPULAR HIKEKoko Head Crater Trail Koko Head Crater Trail is a must. With its nearly 1,200 feet elevation, the trail is daunting for those intimidated by heights. It has 1,408 stairs and was once used in World War II as an incline system for the Air Force to trans-port military supplies and offi cers. Since then, it has been abandoned and now provides a beautiful view of Hawai‘i Kai for the public. Water is a must when hiking this trail because the area can be dry. Heading down from the top may cause injury if you don’t keep a rhythm in your steps. Take the trail nice and slow to prevent injuries.The trail is perfect for cardio and is located above Koko Head Regional Park off Kalanianaole Highway.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

If President Obama ever does get around to targeting Syria, with congres-sional approval, it will be the strangest U.S. military strike in recent memory. The administration has made a con-vincing case that the Syrian regime gassed 1,400 of its own people to death last month, including 426 children. And yes, the use of poison gas violates long-standing international norms. Yet Obama can’t seem to make up his mind if he wants to punish Syria for using chemical weapons or not. On Saturday, he made a strong case for using military action to deter anyone from deploying these terrible weapons again. He said he’d decided to strike Syria, then in the very same speech said he was postponing the mission until he gets authorization from Congress, which won’t return until Sept. 9. Obama and his spokesmen have al-ready spent a week insisting, over and over, that any strike would be a “limited narrow act.” Missiles would be f ired from ships in the Mediterranean for a short time, aimed only at sites linked to the delivery (not the storage depots) of chemical weapons. Furthermore, the aim would not be to unseat President Bashar al-Assad, or to impact the wider Syrian conf lict. Meantime, his aides have so clearly telegraphed the possible targets that,

according to opposition sources, the regime has been trucking troops, f iles, and equipment away from those sites. The administration’s litany of limi-tations already had Syrian opposition leaders comparing a possible strike to “Operation Desert Fox,” the Clinton ad-ministration’s much derided four-day bombing campaign in 1998 that aimed to degrade Saddam Hussein’s weapons of mass destruction. A fter Saturday’s speech, this latter-day Desert Fox is looking more like Op-eration Desert Farce. Obama’s public dithering is confus-ing both his allies and his foes. “He seems unable to make dif f icult deci-sions,” says Hisham Melhem, the vet-eran Washington bureau chief of al-Ara-biya news channel. “This will embolden Assad and the opposition jihadis and de-moralize the secular, moderate Syrian opposition. Obama is gambling with his reputation at home and abroad.” Why Obama is seeking congres-sional cover this late in the day is per-plexing. He didn’t ask Congress for permission when he backed the NATO operation in Libya in 2011, but he may be feeling lonely after British lawmak-ers rebuffed their government ’s plan to cooperate in the strike. Now with U.S. ships at the ready in the Mediterranean, there will be days more of debate over should-we, shouldn’t

we. If Congress votes no which is entire-ly possible Obama will be humiliated at home and abroad. What ’s so depressing about this whole mess is that the real rationale for any strike on Syria was to rescue Obama’s credibility especially with Tehran. The use of chemical weapons does violate a hard-won international taboo, and the president has said repeatedly over the past year that Syrian use of chemical weapons would cross a “red line.” Last month’s hideous gas attack came after several previous small ones had gone un-punished; this time the president had to react with more than rhetoric. Secretary of State John Kerry made this clear, last week, when he said the U.S. response to the chemical strike “matters deeply to the credibility ... of the United States of America. ... It is directly related to ... whether countries still believe the United States when it says something. They are watching to see if Syria can get away with it. It is about whether Iran ... will now feel em-boldened, in the absence of action, to obtain nuclear weapons.” I sympathize. The president does have a real credibility problem in the Middle East, the result of an incoherent (or ab-sent) Mideast strategy, especially on Syria. But the administration’s tactical plan for a one-off punitive strike _ divorced from any larger strategy never made sense.

Now Obama has to sell that limited concept to Congress. He will argue that Syria’s chemical weapons threaten us, which they do not. The real danger to U.S. security inter-ests lies elsewhere in a Syria collapsing into chaos and providing new havens for jihadis who could threaten the region and beyond. Over the past two years the White house chose not to arm moderate, non-jihadi Syrian rebel commanders who had been vetted by the CIA. These command-ers have been pushed aside by new al-Qa-ida affi liates and other radical Islamists. Flush with supplies from rich Gulf Arabs, they are now setting up a new Afghanistan in eastern Syria and western Iraq. The administration says any strike will not address this bigger problem; it will not be aimed at breaking the current Syrian military stalemate between regime and rebels, or at scaring Assad into entering serious peace talks. Not is there any sign it will be accompanied by a new policy of seriously arming moderate rebels. This kind of tactical strike, divorced from any larger strategy will leave Assad in power, crowing that he sur-vived America’s aggression. Yet a fail -ure to punish Assad after threatening to do so for weeks will be a terrif ic blow for Obama, and undercut America’s standing and inf luence abroad. This is the Hobson’s choice to which the president’s indecision has led him. Operation Desert Farce is already heading our way.

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The fi rst matches of the Rain-bow Wahine soccer season have been rough. Following a heartbreaking open-er, which they lost in double overtime, Hawai‘i was beaten 2-0 against nation-ally ranked UCF. But the team is not frustrated with its start to the season. Instead, the Rainbow Wahine are pleased with their progress and conf ident in moving forward. “That weekend was an educational weekend,” junior midfielder Krystal Pascua said. “It was our first time play-ing together, so we were learning how we play in a real game situation. We were learning what to do, and what not to do – mostly what not to do. So we’re going to take what we learned into our next game and not make the same mis-takes again.” But the season isn’t about to get any easier for Hawai‘ i , as it pre -pares to head on the road for its f i rst pa ir of away games this sea -son. T he ‘Bows wil l be t ravel l ing to Eugene and Cor val l is to take on Oregon and Oregon State. “We feel really good, better than any other year,” Pascua said. “We feel a lot more prepared, more excited and a lot more ready. She (head coach Mi-chele Nagamine) has been telling us not to worry about anything but the game. We have to focus on how we play, and not the other team, no mat-ter their ranking or anything.” Hawai‘i also feels it is prepared to take

on the challenges of playing on the road. “We prepared a lot for playing un-der travel conditions because we did a lot of that when we were in training camp,” senior defender Malé Fresquez said. “We’re not really worried about distractions on the road. We’re more focused on how we play on the road and keep a high level of intensity and focus under pressure. I think we’re just prepared to stay alert and alive and on our toes on the road because it ’s easy to get fatigued.” That confidence should only help Hawai‘i as it searches for its f irst win of the season. “We’ve actually played really well and got pretty comfortable with each other,” Fresquez said. “We possessed the ball when we needed to, so now we’re focusing on getting out of pres-sure situations and putting that pres-sure on other defenses. The f irst two games really gave us the confidence that we can compete against these top teams. So now we’re going to play two Pac-12 teams on the road, and we’re not scared or threatened. We know we can handle business and take that mo-mentum with us.” Nagamine has also made it a point to keep her team focused as it battles adversity early in the season. “She tells us to step up and be ac-countable,” Fresquez said. “We have to stay confi dent. A lot of people aren’t go-ing to expect too much of us, so we have to ‘Kill them with aloha.’ That’s been our motto this season. We let them be-lieve that they can beat us, and then we’ll surprise them.”

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