Synopsis: In our efforts to prevent COVID-19, we have had to give up on normal living. The negative consequences of procrastination, for example, are no longer effective deterrents. So we procrastinate away. Read more
Synopsis: The words “I mean” that precede a person’s statement serve no real purpose in English, unless one produces statements that he or she does not really mean. Read more
Synopsis: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is now being called #FlyinTed after being caught in a lie about a trip to Mexico that he was forced to cut short due to heavy criticism about neglecting his constituency during a weather-related emergency. Read more
Synopsis: The pandemic has forced us into seeking new forms of amusement. It is no surprise that we are entertained by the mishaps of others. Viral challenges on the internet, with bad results, are a new source of laughter. Read more
Synopsis: It has been suggested that the management of Mauna Kea would be better executed under state control. The current manager, the University of Hawaii, disagrees. Lost in this dispute is the fact that Hawaiians should make the decision. Read more
Synopsis: It is the responsibility of each generation to pass its knowledge on to the next and so on to future generations. As Hawaiians, it is especially important that we fulfill this responsibility lest our knowledge be lost. Read more
Synopsis: Joe Biden’s election offers hope to more than half the voters. The executive orders that he signed on the first day in office are certainly a good start. As time goes by, we will get a better idea. Read more
Synopsis: No. 45 is not as worried about losing his money, his position, or his freedom, as he is about being irrelevant. He only has time for his supporters as long as they serve to maintain that relevance. Read more
Synopsis: The President is being accused of inciting insurrection. With 11 days left in his term, it is anyone’s guess what he might do for an encore. As for punishment, anonymity is worse than ignominy. Read more
Synopsis: The axis deer of Molokai are dying as a result of famine stemming from drought conditions. The original seven deer that were gifted to Kamehameha V in the 19th century have proliferated into an ecological problem. Read more
Synopsis: The New Mexico Bowl was played in Frisco, Texas this year during all the COVID confusion. Despite being picked as 7.5-point underdogs, the University of Hawaii came away with an impressive 28-14 victory over the Houston Cougars. Read more
Synopsis: Tucker Carlson’s critique of Jill Biden’s doctoral thesis is merely empty rhetoric since he has no experience in that genre of academic writing on which to base that critique. Read more
Synopsis: A person who catches the sea cucumber, a sea creature that has no eyes, does so by mistake. The following are some interesting characteristics of this creature that might not be very palatable. Read more
Synopsis: As students of Hawaiian, we should not be so dogmatic in adhering to the behavioral mores we have discovered. There are always exceptions to a rule. Read more
Synopsis: There is a new toilet in town! It operates on very little energy as it incinerates both solid and liquid waste. It is being piloted on Moku o Loæe by the Hawaiæi Institute of Marine Biology. The ashes can be recycled and used as fertilizer. Read more
Synopsis: If the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the U.S., Mexico might reconsider the idea of financing the contruction of a border wall to protect itself from a huge surge of entitled American emigrants. Read more
Synopsis: Modern “speakers” of Hawaiian should seek the source of the language as spoken by our ancestors and written in the Hawaiian newspapers. Read more
Synopsis: At the time of this writing, the race for president has not yet seen a winner. It is amazing to see how differently people feel about the incumbent, despite the glaring faults that his detractors can’t ignore. Read more
Kudos to University of Hawaii Provost Michael Bruno for reversing a decision to proceed with the hiring of a new director for the Institute of Astronomy during a hiring freeze. As we can see in the world of national politics, it’s not easy to reverse course. Read more
Synopsis: At this time of economic hardship, it does not make sense for the University of Hawaii to hire a permanent director for its Institute of Astronomy. It should reflect the belt- tightening required of the rest of the units. Read more
Synopsis: The argument for opening up tourism is not good news to everyone. Perhaps it is a sign that we should shift to a more technology-based economy or be replaced by those who already do. Read more
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