Travelers come in droves to visit the Hawaiian islands, so much so that the state’s economy has relied heavily on the tourist industry to sustain itself. Six months after the devastating wildfires in Maui, tourists have begun to think twice about booking their vacations. Is it ethically or morally acceptable to visit Hawaii? Looking at solutions from the perspectives of Hawaii’s local community is perhaps the best place to start searching for an answer.

UCLA Pacific Islands’ Student Association (PISA) hosted its 3rd Annual Polynesian Arts & Culture Night at Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 11, 2017. The evening consisted of an authentic Samoan dinner catered by Kumar’s Island Market/Boutique Samoa Market in Anaheim, Calif. and traditional cultural dances and music…

The popular image of Hawai’i as a racial paradise often overlooks the fact that Hawai’i was once a kingdom with sovereign rights, but later became colonized by the US as the fiftieth state.

500 cities across the globe were united in the March Against Monsanto Corporation held on October 12. The worldwide rallies and push towards labeling laws and prohibitions regarding genetically modified organisms (GMO) have again, ignited the ongoing debate concerning severe health issues related to GMO’s and the danger of consequent harmful chemicals…

I love the comics section of the LA Times, except for one thing: the dearth of cartoon heroes of color. I appreciate the inclusion of Jump Start, Frazz, and La Cucaracha, which acknowledge the presence of African Americans and Latino Americans in our society.  However, the majority of…