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Opinions, guest essays and editorials from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Featuring Kokua Line, Rearview Mirror, David Shapiro, Richard Borreca and others.
Tech View: ‘Geeky’ holiday gift guide has something for everyone
During the holiday season I like to highlight some of the items I’ve reviewed over the past year that I think readers might consider as gifts for family, friends or even themselves. Read more
Kokua Line: Why couldn’t Canadian friends go to Bellows?
Detailed instructions on seeking entry to Bellows for friends from Canada or other countries are posted online. Read more
Dave Reardon: UH AD situation adds to long list of clown shows
UH president David Lassner’s firing of athletic director Craig Angelos — a guy he hired 18 months ago — is just the latest in a long series of clown shows that take the stage when changes are made at AD or a high-level coaching position at Manoa. Read more
Stephen Tsai: New UH AD faces immediate challenges
Meetings next month will help gauge whether those four programs remain in the Big West or will be forced to find another conference. Becoming an independent is not an option. Read more
Kokua Line: Does TSA still enforce rule against liquids?
A reminder for all air passengers: When packing, start with an empty bag. Many a prohibited item has been found in the bag of a traveler who swore they didn’t know it was there. Read more
Billy Hull: A BWC title is there if the ‘right’ Wahine team shows up
Four. That’s the maximum amount of matches the Hawaii women’s volleyball team has been capable of winning in a row this season. Read more
Richard Borreca: Not donkey or elephant, Gabbard just political animal
While Gabbard and family have lived a life in politics, there was no indication that she would eventually be considered for one of the most decisive federal policy positions. Read more
Telescope atop Mauna Kea spots transitional galaxies
Using deep imaging data from Gemini North, the team identified over 100 transitional galaxies that provide a glimpse into the evolutionary process of dwarf galaxies. Read more
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Dave Reardon: Hawaii fans want answers but the AD search will go on
Some people in the big crowd that saw the Tar Heels beat the Rainbows 87-69 were wearing T-shirts with the words “SAVE CRAIG” printed on them. Read more
David Shapiro: Will intel chief Gabbard be more than a gag line?
David Shapiro revisits his old “flASHback” columns to see how my one-liners had Tulsi Gabbard pegged. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Former military academy is now a school and a park
The oldest school on Oahu, founded in 1833, was on that site until 10 years ago. Today it’s occupied by a middle school and a park. Where is it? That’s what we’ll explore today. Read more
Dave Reardon: Craig Angelos didn’t get a fair shot
We’ve got the who, what, where, when and how. Craig Angelos, fired, athletic director, University of Hawaii, last week, by UH president David Lassner. Read more
Tech View: Fiber-optic technology helps decarbonize internet service
Many Hawaii residents have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Some have installed rooftop photovoltaic solar panels on their homes to generate electricity from sunshine. Read more
Curtis Murayama: Top-ranked Ducks enjoying NFL Draft snub of star QB Dillon Gabriel
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the No. 1-ranked Ducks rolling at 11-0. Read more
Dave Reardon: Schager makes case for extra year of eligibility
If he can walk onto the field, Schager should be allowed to extend that starting streak to 34 games, even if it is a token appearance Read more
Kokua Line: Will recycling event have document shredding?
There is a community recycling event coming up in Kahuku that will accept a variety of items, including two boxes of documents to shred per vehicle. Read more
Volcanic Ash: Declining public libraries erode Hawaii’s civic soul
The affinity I developed for public libraries leaves me pained to see the struggles they now face in Hawaii and around the country. Read more
Column: E ho‘i nā kama Hawai‘i i kahakai
Synopsis: In our small archipelago, many of us thrive in the ocean that surrounds us. Read more
Rearview Mirror: Rich memories abound of Cavalier, Eagle’s Nest
Last week I mentioned the Cavalier restaurant and Eagle’s Nest lounge in the Pan Am Building on Kapiolani Boulevard. They were there from 1969 until 1982, but, as is often the case, I heard from many who were involved or touched by the story. Read more
Facts of the Matter: Magnetars: Most powerful magnets in the universe
In the expanse of space, where stars burn and galaxies collide, there exists a type of star so strange and powerful that it challenges our understanding of the universe. Read more
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