November 2007

History comes alive, in this issue and in the Islands.

A. Kam Napier, editor

...on geometry, Dorie-Ann Kahale and cheap eats.

Have trouble getting into gear in the morning? Crank up your routine with these men’s grooming products.

Kathryn Drury Wagner

This month kicks off a round of marching band festivals in the islands, culminating in the 28th Annual UH Rainbow Invitational.

Honolulu gets the first look at an international tribute to the icon of postwar Hawaiian architecture.

Lavonne Leong

Two friends venture into the vintage furniture market.

Jenny de Jesús

Styrophobia is one reason you shouldn't feel guilty about that plate lunch.

Danny Simon

Turn drab spaces into compact, low-maintenance sanctuaries.

Aimee Harris

The once-combative sovereignty activist practices a less controversial way to help his people.

Joseph Udell

Kathryn Drury Wagner

The third generation of the Ho family shows no signs of getting out of the surf.

Sheila Sarhangi

A national initiative helps local congregations see the connection between faith and fluorescent bulbs.

Sheila Sarhangi

In the upcoming legislative session, state Sen. Will Espero will sponsor a bill that would establish a public registry for convicted violent offenders, similar to Hawaii’s existing sex offender...

Edited by Michael Keany

Earlier this year, the UH Manoa scientist joined six others in a four-month Mars simulation project on a remote island in the Canadian Arctic.

As told by Sheila Sarhangi

Even if you don’t surf, there’s plenty to do in this historic North Shore town.

Lauren Conching

The Maui Coastal Land Trust brings together many in the name of conservation.

Mira Allen

We check out a gaggle of new Japanese restaurants—including two dueling buffets.

John Heckathorn

November archives

Jenny de Jesús

Many of the world’s great cities—Vancouver, London, San Francisco, New York—have places called Chinatown. I’m proud Honolulu is one of them.

Kathryn Drury Wagner