MidWeek West - March 9, 2022

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2022
SAFETY FIRST
Waipahu students promote safe driving in their neighborhood. SEE PAGES 45
BOOGIE GALS
Winners were crowned at the Women’s Pipeline Bodyboarding Championship. SEE PAGE 6
Learn About Native Wisdom, Culture
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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Darlan Raping, who hails from Waipahu, observes flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS MICHAEL SINGLEY
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his Saturday, March 12, residents can make their way to University of Ha- waiʻi–West Oʻahu to attend Round
Dance in Paradise, a celebration of cultural practices and unity, from 5 to 8 p.m.
At the event, which will be held at UH West O‘ahu’s Outdoor Learning Space, attendees can expect dancing, singing in both English and Native languages, Native American cuisine, educational tables, art for sale and more.
“Cultivating a community-organized and educational space, our goal is to bring to- gether individuals from across Oʻahu and the campus community,” states Christy Mello, an associate professor of anthro- pology at UH West O‘ahu and the co-host faculty contact. “At this special event, at- tendees will explore applying Indigenous wisdom for solving global issues while participating in a celebratory exchange of cultural practices.”
According to Dr. Lynnae Lawrence, president of Oʻahu Native NationZ Orga- SEE PAGE 2
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