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this particular area (digital filmmak- Hawai‘i is harvesting its potential to become the ing) to function in,” Cannon said. “It removes all the problems with film leading anchor for the digital entertainment industry processing labs and allows the opportunity for computer-driven work to a By Matthew Lum try is going,” Lee said. “(What’s) so the heart of Silicon Valley ... so must great extent.” Ka Leo Staff Writer exciting is the opportunity for digital the University of Hawai‘i anchor the The joint committee, which is technology and digital filmmaking and digital entertainment industry for our State film commissioners and interactive gaming to lead the way to a state,” Lee said. setting the agenda for this year’s leg- the co-directors of the University of diversification of our economy.” “I am not interested in simply islative session, extended the briefing Hawai‘i film school outlined to state Lee and fellow film school direc- being an incubator for the mainland. beyond the two hours scheduled, to lawmakers yesterday how they’re going tor Glenn Cannon told the committee “The goal is generating a talented accommodate a packed room of speak- to turn Honolulu into Hollywood. that advancements in technology have and trained work force that will attract ers. UH Cinematic and Digital Arts made digital filmmaking an industry software generating companies and Both Cannon and Lee agreed School co-director Chris Lee told a Hawai‘i is poised to take the lead in. interactive programming producers to that keeping the school’s graduates joint Senate Committee on Economic Lee produced locally-based “Final our island state.” in Hawai‘i would be easier with an Development and Science, Arts and Fantasy,” a Square Pictures film that Cannon, a tenured professor in expansion of the state’s Diamond Head Technology that he envisions building provided some of the proprietary tech- the UH Theatre and Dance department, film studio. And Hawai‘i Film Office a $300 million industry in Hawai‘i. nology and creative manpower used told the committee that he receives five andrew shimabuku • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i “What I hope to bring to the for the box-office hit film “Lord of the or six inquiries per day from students Director Donne Dawson agreed, say- table is my experience in Hollywood Rings.” around the world about the school. ing the studio should be a priority this DAWSON: Diamond Head studio and also a sense of where the indus- “Just as Stanford (University) is “We are absolutely committed to legislative season. should be a priority Lugging luggage not More women look the only travel hassle to home as ideal, By Alice Kim natural birthplace Ka Leo Staff Writer

If you traveled this winter By Heather Danforth licensed naturopathic physician, who break, chances are you took a plane The Daily Universe also oversees births at home. “If you and you’re familiar with the new (Brigham Young U.) look at the numbers, the studies are regulations (and hassles) instituted at out there. There have been studies America’s airports since the Sept. 11 (U-WIRE) PROVO, Utah — Kristi done that look at safety — specifi- terrorist attacks. Young, a woman who makes her liv- cally death — statistically, and home But knowing the regulations ing helping other women take control birth is for first-time moms just as before you get on the plane can of their pregnancies, explains to her safe as being in the hospital, and for make traveling by air smoother, say clients that Utah women can choose repeat moms, safer than being in the officials. to give birth at home with a midwife, hospital.” The most recent change to be in a hospital or birth center with a Some doctors and nurses, on implemented at America’s airports Certified Nurse Midwife, or with the other hand, say that although the went into effect on Dec. 31: All an OB-GYN in a hospital delivery majority of births are successful in checked bags are screened for explo- room. any environment, emergencies can be sives, under an order from Congress. “A lot of research has shown unexpected and there may be only a If a bag sets off an alarm or raises that the more involved the woman is few minutes in which to save the life other security concerns, the bag will in the decision-making process (of of the mother and baby. In these cir- be searched. her child’s birth), the more positive cumstances, a birth at home, without According to the Transportation the experience is for her,” Young the immediate support of a medical Security Administration, travel- said. staff, could lead to a death. ers should not lock their backs, as Doctors and midwives disagree “Things can go bad really fast,” inspectors will open the lock if the about how safe these various options said Thatcher Cardon, a family prac- bag has to be searched. Cable ties are for both mother and baby, but the tice doctor. “Often there’s not time and zip ties, which can be purchased one thing they agree on is that women to get to a hospital when you realize at a hardware store, are recommend- and their families should educate something’s wrong. That’s where the ed as an alternative. themselves about the birth process problem lies.” Other tips from the administra- before making a decision about where Cardon said he believes women tion include: and how to give birth. who choose to have a baby at home “I think that women really need without the support of a hospital staff are taking a risk because, even though  Try not to over pack bags and to be well-informed,” said Callie lisa huynh • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i suitcases, as the content may fall Wevb, a Certified Nurse Midwife most pregnancies would be successful, the few that have complications out if the inspectors have to search A Transportation Security Administration employee searches check-in with a master’s degree in nursing. would not make the risks worth it. through them. baggage at Los Angeles International Airport. “They really need to research out the advantages and disadvantages in both “What I tell women is decide  Scissors, knives, and other sharp environments (at home or in a hospi- beforehand how you would feel if objects should be packed in the   tal). They need to be very careful in your baby died at home, or if you checked bags. Remember that only ticketed pas- Film should not be packed in the sengers will be allowed beyond the checked bags, since the screening picking their provider to make sure did,” Cardon said. “Talk to your hus-  Carry a government-issued ID band and see if you can live with that. security checkpoints. If the ticketed process will damage it. And books they have the skill they need in any (federal, state, or local) that will be I think the answer has to be no, but passenger needs assistance to get and documents should be spread situation.” asked for at check-in and also at The decision of where and how people just ignore it.” to the gate, such as a child travel- out, not stacked on top of each security checkpoints. Airlines will to have a baby can be an emotional Merianne Evans, a registered ing alone, or a person with special not let travelers fly without showing other. The denseness of the stacked one for people on both sides of the nurse at the Provo OB-GYN clinic, an ID. needs, arrangements can be made objects may set off the alarm. at-home versus in-hospital debate. said that she would not choose to  Avoid wearing metal objects. with the airlines. Midwives say that most births have a baby at home because of the Before passing through the metal  Each traveler is limited to one For more information about are as safe, if not safer, at home. risks involved in an emergency situa- detectors, remove all metal objects carry-on bag and one personal bag traveling safely and quickly, go to “For the most part, the safe- tion. they are wearing. (purse, backpack, etc). www.TSAtravelytips.us ty issues are statistically not well- founded,” said Dr. Leslie Peterson, a See Midwife, page 2 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i TODAY IN HISTORY SURF FORECAST TODAY’S WEATHER The first colonial constitution adopt- South Shore ...... 0-2 feet Partly Cloudy ed in 1639 was the first written con- East Shore ...... 0-2 feet Isolated Showers stitution in the world to declare that West Shore...... 2-4 feet "the foundation of authority is in the North Shore ...... 3-6 feet 70-80º free consent of the people." No marine warnings south winds 10-20 m.p.h. NEWSPage 2 | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 Editors: Beth Fukumoto and Lisa Huynh | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Midwife: Complications Fight cancer by learning impossible to predict how to alleviate dry skin said. “You’re gambling.” From page 1 In addition to these concerns, By Candace Beaty “Make sure you have all the winter weather. some doctors and nurses express “Your pregnancy could be Daily News soap rinsed off,” said Dr. Anderson. Dr. Ong explained that vasocon- anxiety that direct-entry, or lay, mid- absolutely perfect,” Evans said. (Ball State U.) Any soap remaining on the body wives are not regulated in Utah. striction is in part what causes the “Everything could be perfect, and will have a drying effect. “The problem with not having skin to become dry in the winter. in the blink of an eye all that could (U-WIRE) MUNCIE, Ind. — Dry, To alleviate dry skin, Dr. regulation is it’s difficult to know Vasoconstriction is the constriction change. I’m sure lots of home deliv- itchy, flaky skin. It’s winter and Anderson suggests applying a whether people have expertise or of the capillaries. eries go really well, but the ones your skin is paying the price. Harsh moisturizer once or twice a day. “Capillaries close off, cut down that don’t can be really tragic.” not,” Wevb said. winter weather can take a toll on The best time to moisturize is fol- Midwives tend to choose low- Some doctors and nurses rec- your skin. When the temperature lowing a shower. blood flow, and the blood goes risk pregnancies. If a woman has ommend that, if a woman is inter- drops, so does the humidity and Although lips are often not in away from the body,” Dr. Ong health risks such as high blood ested in a midwife experience, she moisture in the air, which causes remembered to be a part of the said. He said when you are hot, pressure or diabetes, or has had should choose a Certified Nurse the skin to lose vital moisture. skin, it is essential to care for the moisture comes to the surface your lips in the winter as well. “I complications with previous preg- Midwife and have the baby in a Through the use of various skin of the skin and creates sweat. The care products and minor changes in recommend a lip balm that has a nancies, or an ultrasound indicates hospital. opposite happens when you are your routine, dry skin can be elimi- sunscreen in it with a SPF of 15 or that there might be difficulties with Certified Nurse Midwife cold and the moisture leaves the Audrey Cooney works with physi- nated. higher,” Dr. Anderson said. Lips the current pregnancy, the midwife surface of the skin. cians in this setting and, although “Everybody should be wearing are just as susceptible to cancer as will usually refer the woman to a a sunscreen every day,” said Dr. the rest of your skin. “Hot water can dry out the physician. she is occasionally frustrated that as Drew Anderson of the Dermatology According to Dr. Anderson, a skin,” Dr. Ong said. Try taking a However, some complications a Certified Nurse Midwife in Utah Center in Muncie, Ind. “Skin visit to your family doctor or der- quick, cool shower and cut down are impossible to predict, Cardon she doesn’t have the option of help- cancer is preventable.” He recom- matologist is needed “if someone on the use of soaps. explained. ing with births at home, she is also mends applying sunscreen on your has tried an over-the-counter lotion Products recommended by Dr. “Most babies are going to be appreciative of the relationship she hands and face during the winter. and is not getting any relief.” fine, but just because you can do has with backup physicians. Dr. Anderson said to use a mild Dr. James Ong of Saint John’s Ong for healthier skin include it safely once, or you’ve heard “And the more you know, the soap. Soaps that contain perfumes Medical Center in Anderson, Ind., Eucerin, moisturizers with petro- about people who’ve done it safely, better birth you’re going to have,” can dry the skin. He said Dove and urges people to wear gloves and a leum jelly and lip balms with a doesn’t mean it is safe,” Cardon Terry said. Cetaphil soaps are the best. scarf when being exposed to the petroleum jelly solution.

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OPINIONSPage 4 | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 Editor: Lance Collins | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Apartheid alive and well in USA We use the South African model

patrolled by descendants of the Aloha Dutch (who, incidentally, have a beautiful memorial in Pretoria Ke Akua commemorating the fact that Gene Richardson long ago only 200 of them deci- Ka Leo Staff Columnist mated thousands of spear-wield- ing Zulus). Let’s just say they had a pen- I lived in South Africa for a chant for aggressiveness towards while, and there’s one thing I’ve their non-white neighbors. noticed now I’m back in the good This house was quite wealthy ol’ USA. Apartheid is still alive. and derived the majority of In Cape Town you have a wealthy city where the wealthy are its wealth from exploiting the predominantly white. There are all labor of those in the townships. the amenities you could ask for of a They paid them pennies a day, developed nation: three-story indoor prohibited them from union- malls, giant movie theaters, and izing, offered no benefits. The chic nightclubs. Surrounding the millions of unemployed gave city are various townships - homes the whites effective bargaining of the dispossessed. When I say power against any worker with Live in love and happiness dispossessed I mean they put bat- demands. “You want a rand more a day? There’s plenty of hungry tery acid in their homemade beer to cal area of battle which sustain the ated suffering and its causes? keep it from spoiling. people waiting outside for your job.” most suffering. As you can feel, when you Now during apartheid, non- Folding There is a connection between imagine yourself as genuinely tol- whites were forcibly relocated to Now let’s just up the scales. the way we feel and act individu- erant and patient (ingredients in these shantytowns. There were In 2002, there is a predominantly Thoughts ally and how we feel and act col- the elixir of compassion), you feel curfews and barbed wire and rac- white country called the USA. Lance D. Collins Ka Leo Opinions Editor lectively. A divine mystery is not more relaxed and the people around ist Dutch descendants (the Boers) It is surrounded by a huge moat the foundation of how the United you seem less hostile. When you sit driving tanks that effectively kept and sharp immigration policies. States government is both in a posi- the non-white population from par- It is patrolled by the most expen- I believe that we have a valid back and look, everyone is differ- tion to suggest and start a war. ticipating in the opulence the whites sive military machine on the recognition of our own self. ent. Yet, for the most part, we all I believe that each individual enjoyed. The former were exploited planet (it spends 40 times more Because of this, we have a right to have two eyes, two ears, a head. We can help prevent the occurrence of for their labor, barred from proper the amount of money on this happiness and the causes of hap- are all humans and we all have the war. I believe it begins with love. health care, etc., etc. apparatus than it does on health piness. We have a right to be free right to happiness. In fact, the Beatles had it right: Now in the United States we care). from suffering and the causes of Sometimes we get angry. Anger All you need is love. If all humans have abolished slavery, enfran- Let’s just say it has a pen- suffering. leads to hatred. Hatred is never have the right to happiness and the chised women and seen basic civil chant for blowing up stuff However, for most people, we okay. It is a cancer on the soul right to be free from suffering, then rights extended to minorities. And (Guatemala, Chile, Vietnam, are not happy. We experience great that only does harm to the soul in it is natural that love is the answer. prior to each of these changes there and Iraq are a few of the many pain and suffering at the most deep which it lives. When we are angry, When I say love, I say compas- were those who thought humans that would concur). This coun- levels of our soul. On the level of it is helpful to first take a break try is quite wealthy and derives sion. When you think of yourself could be owned, those who thought regular day awareness, people are from the context that it arose from. the majority of its wealth from and then the six billion humans on women were inferior, those who out to get us. People are interfering Counting to 10 (or to 100) is help- exploiting the labor of those this earth — many who are hun- thought minorities shouldn’t use the in our ability to do things that we ful. in third world countries. At a gry, thirsty, over-worked and sick same restrooms as whites (although want to do. We don’t have enough Then, analyze the causes of your free trade zone in Nicaragua, — you can feel their suffering. This some of these people still remain, time. We are rushed. anger. Why are you angry? What a woman named Rosa is being makes you human. Tolerance and they are fewer in number). This On the macroscopic level, we has hurt you? What expectations review of history suggests there are paid 40 cents an hour to sew the patience are necessary to begin to are designing and planning for war did you have of a situation that did always mental leaps to be made, jeans many of us are wearing. live in a better way. with a country on the other side of not happen? Eventually, you will with human equality as the ultimate And believe me, there are plenty Let’s do an experiment. Think of the planet. Foreign governments find that the anger has no proper goal. of hungry people waiting outside yourself as intolerant and impatient are out to get us. Foreign govern- foundation for your own well-being The sinister thing of our present to take her place. for a whole day. Imagine how that ments are interfering in our ability and you can let go of it. epoch can be summed up as “the Now here comes the mental effects the people you come across When you are angry, your neoliberal frame of mind.” It has all leap. If you think there is any to do things that we want to do. We and the decisions you make. Have blood-pressure rises, your breathing the racist, misogynist, and feudal difference between South Africa don’t have enough time. We are your actions created happiness and sensibilities of the former epochs, of the 1980’s, where European rushed. its causes? Or have your actions becomes short, and your face gets but it is able to package them in descendants used the might of On the basis that all human created suffering and its causes? contorted. When you are calm, your a prettier manner for today’s con- guns to exploit less organized beings have a right to have hap- Now, think of yourselves as tol- blood-pressure lowers, your breath- sumer. people, and the United States of piness and be free from suffer- erant and patient for a whole day. ing becomes deeper, and your face It’s analogy time. In Pretoria, today using its economic might ing, war cannot be a valid path When I say this, I mean genuine has a smile on it. South Africa in 1980 there was a (under the sinister guise of struc- to happiness. War does not bring tolerance and patience — not com- We can say we believe that all predominantly white suburb. In this tural adjustment) to secure great- happiness to its victims. Both van- pulsory tolerance. Imagine how that humans have the right to happiness. suburb there was a house surround- er wealth for itself — than you quished and victor sustain heavy effects the people you come across But, if we do not act as though all ed by a ten-foot wall. This wall had have erred. There is just a greater losses. When the countries are not and the decisions you make. Have humans have the right to happiness, shards of sharp glass on top to pro- distance between Washington side by side — it is the civilian your actions created happiness and our words are merely hot air dissi- tect from invaders. The suburb was and its townships. noncombatants of the geographi- its causes? Or have you actions cre- pating into the atmosphere.

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Editor: Lance Collins | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] OPINIONSTuesday, January 14, 2003 | Page 5 Cloning represents life’s reruns “Regardless of criticism, akin to PAPA ‘inventions’ past, cloning and cell Robert Ahlstrom manipulation are here to stay. If Eve is Ka Leo Staff Columnist a fantasy, we have been hoaxed, but if Welcome to fantasy, or is it reality. If we are to believe newspaper this is reality, can you say bravo?” and television reports, cloning and gene manipulation have occurred; verified for Dolly, the sheep, and often remarked that the perfect In April 2002, President Bush assumed for Eve, the human. Oh, man should have blond hair and his (Honolulu Advertiser, 1/5/3, Section my goodness, this could mean other favorite blue eyes. Therefore, the D) was reported to have urged the than for recreational therapy, who movie clones had blue eyes instead Senate to outlaw all forms of clon- will need procreative sex in the of Hitler’s original brown ones. ing. A divided Congress took no future. By combining cloning tech- Otherwise, the clones were physi- action. The same article reports cal duplicates with the same mental how in October 1993, scientists niques with selective breeding and courtesy photo cell reconstruction, future humans and psychological aspirations. How at George Washington University could create a world of only males prophetic, through gene cell manipu- announced they had cloned a human Cloned embryos are the closest so-called legitimated scientists can get to or females with awesome blue lation, a clone’s eye color designation embryo, but without prior approval, what Clonaid has purported to have created. eyes, permanent sun tans, a full could be predetermined. they were instructed to destroy their head of hair and perfect disease The world has shrunk to become data. Change is always resented. exposing themselves to persecu- room-size computer is today’s laptop. free bodies. one Roman coliseum with many Success creates jealousy. Fearing the tion, nonacceptance and harassment. Man needs to see cloning with new Cloning could solve tedious wanting the “first” gladiator’s story. unknown, many will want restric- Therefore, Eve’s parents have refused eyes and learn with new minds. Man problems about who will fight wars. Movies will show us how monsters tions. Medical authorities will want DNA testing. Clonaid assures us that must not revert to old thinking but Today, we have two, but perhaps will take over the earth, and the press approval. Religious zealots will Eve resulted from cloning but gives look at other possibilities. we can get 200,000 Bush clones will be relentless. Television will rightly protest. Others with opinion- no medical proof, yet. Unfortunately, the crazy science ready to fight in Iraq or wherever beam new and old good words every- ated rhetoric will be unable to stop it. Besides lawyers, researchers of Clonaid presses the real issue off the mighty are needed to protect our where. Perhaps, the self important Like inventions of old, someone will and developers, others will benefit the page of public discernment. The will want clones with offspring car- benefit, but not without a fight. from cloning. Perhaps cloning will self-determined lifestyles. But then, real issue is: How do we think mor- ried to term by surrogates. Offers of Example: Thomas Edison invent- answer questions whether muscular with so many, who will inherit the ally about a topic where science has ranch? Now, think about backups money will be unbelievable. Another ed alternating electrical current, but dystrophy, chronic heart problems, outstripped our traditional ethics?” for queens and other royalty. Who religion is forthcoming. Raelian is a got no support from electric providers down syndrome and homosexuality (Advertiser 1/5/3). Positive thinking will inherit lovers and thrones? religious sect, which along with their because they were heavily invested is acquired or inherited. Cloning and Imagine how many generations company Clonaid, claims credit for in direct current. Edison did not give cell manipulation are just first steps tells us we are living in the dawn of of clones are necessary to retain a successfully cloning humans. Their up, so today we have AC batteries for to providing future man with attack creation. dynasty of sameness; perhaps for- belief that a long time ago, during radios, transistors and television. free hearts and disease free lungs, Regardless of criticism, akin to ever. alien visits, clones were planted We are to understand Eve’s par- thus, making terms like dialysis “inventions” past, cloning and cell The Boys From Brazil is a sus- to become Earth’s creatures. Now ents are American. Assuming Eve archaic. manipulation are here to stay. If Eve pense movie, circa 1978, about through Clonaid, humans have pro- was cloned without government Today’s cloning is not tomorrow’s is fantasy, we have been hoaxed, but clones of Adolph Hitler. He had gressed to clone themselves. protection, it is no wonder they fear solution anymore than yesterday’s if this is reality, can you say bravo? Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

FEATURESPage 6 | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 Editor: Mikey Campbell | Associate Editor: Jason Paz | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected] Man O Manilow! Club offers forum for singer’s fans to talk story, share Manilow-bilia

By Sabrina Favors diverse,” comments Young, speaking Ka Leo Staff Writer about how smooth Manilow’s live performances are, and contrasting Are you a closet Barry Manilow them to some newer artists (who will fan? If you are, you need no longer remain nameless) that lip-sync to be afraid. You are not alone. their songs when performing live on Recently, University of Hawai‘i tour. His songs don’t sound glossed at Manoa staff member Jackie Young over, she says. began a new club targeted to fans Young is currently a member of Barry Manilow. And Young, a of an international e-mail list for secretary to the associate dean of Manilow fans, but she wanted to get the College for Tropical Agriculture something local going. Since Young and Human Resources, has already likes to organize people together, she attracted 10 fellow diehard Manilow decided to start her own fan club, fans to join her. which brings together students and Since the 1970s, Young has been faculty from UH, as well as mem- collecting Manilow music, occa- bers of the community. sionally drifting away, but always “It’s a social group, where we coming back. At first it was simply can just have fun, share what we because she liked his music. It’s know, our passion for him, and trade “seamless, and well put together,” ‘Barry-bilia,’” Young says of her courtesy photo she says, adding that he has a “lost expectations for the club. If you’ve been suffering from Barry Manilow withdrawals and haven’t found that Copacabana to express yourself, dog feeling about him,” what with In another club she has organized, check out UH’s Barry Manilow fan club and share your own personal Manilow stories and trivia. his skinny and somewhat “geeky” the atmosphere is different, so that appearance that attracts some guest speakers and more active ing “sharing sessions,” where they about other people’s Manilow expe- Greatest Hits CD was released, and women. events are possible. With her new trade Manilow memorabilia, like riences, such as how one fan club a Christmas CD came out late last “He’s kind of a misfit,” Young club, though, she considers it to be member joined her group. Young had year. For the past three years he has explains, and he attracts people who much more like friends talking about tour books, original fan club news- gone to Tower Records, and chose been writing a Broadway musical, feel lost and isolated, and listeners their concert experiences and how letters from the 1980s, or anything one man to ask if he would like to which received favorable reviews can relate to him because of his vul- they got interested in Manilow. She autographed, including T-shirts, pins join her club. He said no, but said when it opened in LaJolla, Calif. nerability. envisions the club watching videos and watches are in the works. that his sister enjoyed Manilow, and The Manilow fan club is a mix- “He’s so different, he’s really of concerts and specials and conduct- Young says it’s interesting to hear had even been called to sing on stage ture of UH people and non-UH with Manilow at a concert in the people. One person is from the main- islands in 1985, a concert that Young land, but joined because she wanted attended. to be a part of it the times she does Manilow “(is) really hard to come to ‘Oahu. Two men are music pigeon-hole,” Young explains. majors, who enjoy Manilow’s work Although some people may only for his musical ability. think of his love ballads, Young The club is free, and although points out that Manilow has also some people may think being in a done soft rock, Broadway, and jazz. club automatically implies respon- Recently, Manilow even came out sibilities and duties, this fan club is with a Christmas CD. Manilow has very casual, says Young. also delved into jazzing up some Although some critics of classical pieces. His “Could It Be Manilow say he sings “sappy love Magic” is based on a classical songs,” Young says that it’s “actually Chopin piece. very powerful music, and he’s per- “(The club) is not a crazy thing,” fected the power ballad.” Manilow she says, “it’s a fun, social, get- was trained in classical music, and together. It isn’t formal.” While most is so skilled that he can start a song of the club meetings will consist of small, then build it up and “get you the members simply sharing their by the throat.” Manilow stories and trivia, Young “He knows how to manipulate has recently been working with Tom the audience,” Young continues. He Moffatt, the concert promoter, to try has been called the “next Sinatra,” and bring Manilow to the islands and Young adds, “He’s a better inter- for a concert. Young has also been preter than Sinatra,” when it comes thinking of all the members going to to the mood of the audience. a mainland concert together. For more information about In 2001, Manilow came out with the club, e-mail Young at young@ a new jazz CD, in Feb. 2002, a hawaii.edu.

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Editor: Lori Ann Saeki | Associate Editor: Benjamin Chaffin | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Tuesday,SPORTS January 14, 2003 | Page 11 Reading: Road trip: Post-heavy Team must La Tech no match for UH

From page 12 remaining in the game. But the forfeit wins Rainbow Wahine responded with a 24-8 run of their own, closing to The ‘Bows led by two points, 53- within five, 53-48, with 3:52 left. 51, with as little as 4:10 remaining But the ‘Bows could pull no closer for crime in the game. But the Mustangs, as La Tech (10-2, 3-0 WAC) won who shot 56.5 percent from the its 138th consecutive home game. floor in the second half, went on a From page 12 Amber Obaze led the Lady 15-3 run to close out the game and Techsters with 18 points and 2002 hand Hawai‘i its first loss to an WAC Player Athletic Conference, then they unranked team this season. of the Year could really lay it on Anchorage, Kaci Alexander scored 12 Cheryl Ford and not just the University of points and pulled down nine added 17 Hawai‘i. The Bulldogs, who boards and Ramdhanny and points and 14 asked the Western Athletic Cossey combined to go 5-for-10 Conference tofile sanctions rebounds for from beyond the 3-point arc for La Tech. against the Warrior football SMU. Freshman post Sarah Davis team, became an instantly Abele was the only other Mustang to led all scor- reformed proponent of a WAC FORD attempt a 3-pointer. ers with 19 rule requiring bowl participants Sophomore forward Jade Abele points, the to pass two classes, after Fresno led the Rainbow Wahine with 15 only ‘Bow to finish in double fig- couldn’t help seven of its own points and six assists. Senior cen- ures. The Rainbow assists leader players make this postseason’s ter Christen Roper added 13 points helped on no baskets during the cut. Despite an unsuccessful and nine rebounds and sophomore monitoring of athlete study and a game, and the team finished with forward Kim Willoughby 11 points perennially suspended basketball just three assists compared to 13 and eight boards off the bench. team, Fresno State could step up for the Lady Techsters. In the first half, Hawai‘i led by as the cleanup crew for Seawolf Hawai‘i scored first and led by as many as seven, 20-13, at the basketball, whose guard Scott as many as five early in the game. 7:29 mark. But SMU went on a Stevens perversely bought rec- But La Tech went ahead for good 14-4 run to take a 27-24 lead into ommended texts. at the 13:23 mark and scored the If the NCAA, without the the break. The Rainbow Wahine, who had last eight points of the first to lead help of Fresno State, won’t do 33-22 at the half. anything more than keep stu- averaged 24 free throw attempts through their first 11 games, took La Tech pulled down 43 boards dents out of games, UAA should to Hawaii’s 28, the most the do it themselves. These athletes just seven shots from the line Rainbow Wahine have been out- get off with mere suspensions? against the Mustangs. rebounded by all season. When it turned out that Chris Earlier this season, SMU upset Webber and other members of the then 15th-ranked Oklahoma Hawai‘i did outblock La Tech the Fab Five probably accepted Sooners 71-68 in Norman, Okla. 10-2, including six by Roper, who hundreds of thousands of dol- The ‘Bows next headed to played just 16 minutes due to foul lars, Michigan was dignified Ruston, La., to take on 13th- trouble. enough to forfeit its 112 wins ranked Louisiana Tech in the The ‘Bows returned home and final four appearances. The Thomas Assembly Center last Sunday for a three-game homes- Seawolves should have some Saturday. tand. They next take on the San self-respect after stealing an Andrew shimabuku • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i The Lady Techsters opened Jose State Spartans (6-7, 2-2 expensive recommended biology Christen Roper had six blocks but only two points against Louisiana Tech. She the second half with a 12-2 run WAC) Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. text. The basketball team should played just 16 minutes against the Lady Techsters due to foul trouble. to go up by 21, 45-24, with 14:06 forfeit its 9 wins and 18 loses last year and its 6-7 record this year, and all Anchorage athletes should be made to skip study SportsBriefs hall. This month’s other major conspiracy comes from Florida Cheerleading team by winning the Western Region, the State, where Seminole Darnell sixth time they have won that title. Dockett allegedly payed two 12th at nationals Central Florida upset nine-time mall clerks $200 to receive a champion Kentucky to win the 90 percent discount on a siz- sans two members national championship. able amount of merchandise. His charge of grand theft comes By Stanley Lee Warrior tennis after former quarterback Adrian Ka Leo Senior Staff Writer McPherson allegedly made out someone else’s blank check to comes up short Forced to create a new routine in himself for $3,500. 24 hours, the University of Hawai‘i Stevens theft of that recom- against Cavaliers cheerleading squad placed 12th at the mended biology text is ridicu- Universal Cheerleaders Association’s lous. Everyone knows that rec- College National Championships ommended texts are useless. The Ka Leo Staff held at Disney’s Wide World of Seawolves, whether they bought Sports Arena in Orlando, Fla. last texts for teammates or planned The University of Hawai‘i Saturday. to take a course next semester Rainbow Warrior tennis team Two cheerleaders were suspended were well intended but wrong. I dropped a 5-2 decision to the Virginia Friday for breaking team rules. think, the NCAA, hero of higher With no backups available, the team Cavaliers last Friday afternoon. learning, should suggest that learned a new Reginaldo Moralejo and Malino they share. routine with Oda won the No. 1 and No. 2 singles On the other hand, one can 14 cheerlead- spots for Hawai‘i, both despite losing sympathize with the Seawolves. their first sets. Moralejo, hampered It’s probably dark 20 hours of ers instead of the usual by a right ankle injury, beat Mike the day in Anchorage right now Duquette 3-6, 7-6, 6-4, while Oda and what is there to do? Hanging 16. They had spent several topped Chris Gonyer 6-7, 6-3, 6-4. out in a bar for 10 hours is tough The Cavs, however, swept the No. 3- to do every night. months working on the 6 singles spots, each in straight sets. Maybe, then, that recom- In doubles action, top-seeded duo mended text could come in original rou- KURIBAYASHI Oda and Justin Menolascino won handy up there. And maybe tine. their matchup, 8-6, while Virginia some of us have, afterall, bought UH’s some of those recommended Michael Clark and Tina Kuribayashi took the other two doubles matches. texts and even read them. But placed 16th in the coed division of The Warriors(1-3) had not played lucky us, we won’t get caught the partner stunt competition. a match since Nov. 29. They next and reported to anyone. UH earned a berth in the finals play Feb. 7 at San Francisco. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

SPORTSPage 12 | Tuesday, January 14, 2003 Editor: Lori Ann Saeki | Associate Editor: Benjamin Chaffin | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Book ‘Bows buying fail scandal sweeps first NCAA Athletes forced road to pay charges test Sports Spectrum Benjamin Chaffin Hawai‘i comes Associate Sports Editor up short “When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is at SMU, 66-56, left, I buy food and clothes.” Desiderius Erasmus said that and fortunately for him he wasn’t an La Tech 60-52 NCAA athlete. The last few weeks have Ka Leo Staff seen ordinary student athlete violations. Another Florida State After two months of trekking football player was charged no further than the Stan Sheriff with grand theft. Bowl eligi- Center for games, the University bility once again arose as a of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine bas- national issue, particularly here ketball team (8-5, 2-2 Western in Hawai‘i. But the most alarm- Athletic Conference) flopped on ing scandal of this school year its first road trip of the season, came earlier this month from losing to the Southern Methodist the University of Alaska at University Mustangs, 66-56, and Anchorage. the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters Everyone knows that the 60-52. academic subversion UAA Shanta Ramdhanny and Andrea uncovered has been going on for Cossey each scored 17 points a long time. It has undermined to lead the Mustangs (8-5, 2-1 athlete scholarship all across WAC) over the Rainbow Wahine the country. I’m talking about, nearly 3800 miles from Honolulu of course — book buying. And at SMU’s Moody Colosseum in not just the buying of that one Dallas, Texas, last Thursday night. andrew shimabuku • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i English novel you’re going to read out of the required six. Sophomore forward Jade Abele led the Rainbow Wahine on their first road trip, scoring 15 and 19 points against Not just that one French work- See Road trip, page 11 Southern Methodist and Louisiana Tech, respectively. But the ‘Bows still went 0-2 on the trip. book you go in on with your friends and Xerox eight times. It includes books that add to your course load and are meant to broaden your knowledge of the subject. Books that give NCAA introduces a new Brand you more than the information for the final. “Recommended” By Josh Weinfuss Brand also proposed possible freedom, including choosing a major. equity in college athletics. A concern books, identifiable as the ones Indiana Daily Student penalization for poor academics, “We must not allow their athletic that was brought up by Brand was with the name of the professor (Indiana U.) such as loss of scholarship or dis- training and competition to over- the need for more creative ways for below the title. qualification from postseason and whelm their educational opportuni- both men and women who want to The Anchorage Daily News (U-WIRE) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. championship ties,” Brand said. “Their commit- compete in college athletics to have reported 18 UAA Seawolf — New NCAA President Myles play. He also ment to their sport and their regimen a chance to do so. athletes violated NCAA book Brand was formally introduced to encouraged for athletics preparedness should He also noted the lack of African- allowance regulations in attain- the 1,200 members he will preside discussion on permit adequate time for study and a American head coaches, and offen- ing $2,500 worth of books from over Sunday night as he gave the creating incen- social life.” sive and defensive coordinators in the school bookstore. Seawolf State of the Association address at tives for good During a time when commercial- Division I football. “The current teams are in the process of sit- the opening business session of the or excellent ization is a growing trend in college situation is simply unjustifiable,” ting out seventeen of the players, 97th annual NCAA Convention in academic per- athletics, sometimes comparable to Brand said. “I will work with the key with suspensions ranging from Anaheim, Calif. formance. that of professional sports, Brand constituency organizations as well as one to seven games. The players His speech focused on his “aca- “Positive BRAND said the integrity of the game is still the universities that do the hiring to are also required to pay back the demics first” agenda. Brand identi- reinforcement very much alive. change current practices.” school. fied reform and advocacy as his can be a pow- “Not much can compare to the Brand previously served as presi- The penalties, agreed upon “dual guideposts to the future suc- erful tool in encouraging coaches sense of camaraderie apparent on dent of Indiana University and is by the school and NCAA, come cess of intercollegiate athletics.” and universities to enhance academic a Saturday afternoon in a stadium best known as the man who fired after Seawolves bought books Comparing his excitement and performance and graduation,” Brand where over 100,000 fans dressed in basketball coach Bob Knight. for fellow teammates who did energy for his new position to that said. “It is my belief that the final their school colors cheer their alma “My views are not cut in lime- not have book allowances, after of a newly enrolled student, Brand package should include both strong mater to victory,” Brand said. stone, as we say in Indiana,” said buying books for upcoming made it clear that his agenda is about disincentives and strong incentives.” He stressed the importance of Brand, who officially took office at courses, and for buying books the student-athlete and not the ath- Brand also addressed the effect presidents and chancellors to the the NCAA Jan. 2. “They are cer- that are recommended but not lete-student. of student-athletes’ schedules on success of colleges and universities. tainly open to revision and change. required by the professor. “We have a new reform focus for the time they have for other aspects He said it is up to them to decide the There are areas about which I have If only Fresno State, cham- student-athletics,” Brand said. “We of student life. He said change is future of the NCAA, and it is just his everything to learn. But I start this pion of the student athlete ideal are making progress, for example, in needed in order to give athletes all job to lead. effort with an overall perspective and were in the Great Northwest Division I through the recent passage the opportunities that non-athlete Towards the latter end of his with some clear guiding principles in of strengthened academic standards.” students have in terms of academic speech, Brand touched on gender mind.” See Reading, page 11