Krazy Kimmy!

The other day, I interviewed Mr. Kim for some ideas for our 4th quarter project. I thoroughly enjoyed the hour long conversation. The conversation ranged from the problem of lack of discipline of students, to religious topics, to waste in Akahi Dining Hall. He gave us the idea of reducing waste in Akahi by making students thoroughly aware of the waste by creating large and visible graphs and conversions to post in Akahi every so many days. He said it was crucial for student leaders to be involved so that every group could be reached. He also gave me key important to talk to such as Aunty Kat, Mama Fuj and Mrs. Yamamoto. When Kalamaku and I discussed after, he brought up the great question of why students actually take so much to start out with. His insight was that we need to start with making the students aware of how much we are taking. He also brought up the great point that the students should not only have a reward if the waste goes down, but also a punishment if it does not or goes up. The project is still in planning, but we at least now have a good plan to possible work with. The picture above is of my friend Sean with his Akahi grinds. This is a lot of food, but believe me, Sean does not waste one bit. We want everyone to be like Sean.