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Speedcubing makes Rubik’s Cube from the past cool again

KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Google Xuan, 7, left, finished the last few moves on a 3x3 as his brother Enzo Xuan, 12, reacted proudly during a practice speedcubing session.
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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Google Xuan, 7, left, finished the last few moves on a 3x3 as his brother Enzo Xuan, 12, reacted proudly during a practice speedcubing session.

KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Taitum Tanouye, 13, left, and Travis Dumaran, 13, during the 4x4 practice speedcubing competition.
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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Taitum Tanouye, 13, left, and Travis Dumaran, 13, during the 4x4 practice speedcubing competition.

KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Parents watched a practice speedcubing session on June 23 at the South Shore Marketplace. At the table, clockwise from left, are Austin Barton, 11; Taitum Tanouye, 13; Travis Dumaran, 13; Hannah Murai, 18; Kyson Arizala, 14; Kenneth Ng, 12; Enzo Xuan, 12; and KJ Murai, 14.
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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Parents watched a practice speedcubing session on June 23 at the South Shore Marketplace. At the table, clockwise from left, are Austin Barton, 11; Taitum Tanouye, 13; Travis Dumaran, 13; Hannah Murai, 18; Kyson Arizala, 14; Kenneth Ng, 12; Enzo Xuan, 12; and KJ Murai, 14.

KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Travis Dumaran,13, worked to solve a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube.
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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Travis Dumaran,13, worked to solve a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube.

KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Zack Halsall, 12, left, and Anthony Carrillo, 13, solve a 4x4 during a practice speedcubing session at the South Shore Marketplace in Honolulu on June 23.
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KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Zack Halsall, 12, left, and Anthony Carrillo, 13, solve a 4x4 during a practice speedcubing session at the South Shore Marketplace in Honolulu on June 23.

KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Google Xuan, 7, left, finished the last few moves on a 3x3 as his brother Enzo Xuan, 12, reacted proudly during a practice speedcubing session.
KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Taitum Tanouye, 13, left, and Travis Dumaran, 13, during the 4x4 practice speedcubing competition.
KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Parents watched a practice speedcubing session on June 23 at the South Shore Marketplace. At the table, clockwise from left, are Austin Barton, 11; Taitum Tanouye, 13; Travis Dumaran, 13; Hannah Murai, 18; Kyson Arizala, 14; Kenneth Ng, 12; Enzo Xuan, 12; and KJ Murai, 14.
KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Travis Dumaran,13, worked to solve a 4x4 Rubik’s Cube.
KAT WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
                                Zack Halsall, 12, left, and Anthony Carrillo, 13, solve a 4x4 during a practice speedcubing session at the South Shore Marketplace in Honolulu on June 23.