TrolleBy Stanley Lee group pushedy for the makes trolley project. One of the missions of the trolley last stop Ka Leo Senior Staff Writer “It’s terrific for those who are not from was to attract more tourists into the Hawai‘i to have a direction down to the Kapahulu and Kaimuki communities. Students took it to the beach, to beach or Waikiki. It brought a lot of life Prior to the trolley, tourists who wanted hang out with friends and to grab a bite to all of the community.” to get to Kaimuki needed to take three to eat. The daily trolley service began different buses. Meade said by the time But by 7:38 p.m. tomorrow, the four years ago, providing a shuttle ser- tourists found out the length it took to Kaimuki-Kapahulu-Waikiki Trolley vice between the communities and a get there, many lost interest. will depart from the University of means of bringing in Waikiki tourists to With the trolley, it took about 20 Hawai‘i at Manoa for the last time, areas they might bypass. It had just 11 minutes to get from Waikiki to Kaimuki leaving behind riders who found it a stops, 15 fewer than what it has now, via Kapahulu and Wai‘alae avenue. convenient and affordable way to get to and a ridership of 2,800. Meade said some Japanese tourists took and from school. UH wasn’t on the shuttle route at the trolley specifically to Leonard’s The trolley route that serviced first since organizers couldn’t figure out Bakery in Kapahulu for malasadas. UHM and the Kaimuki, Kapahulu and how to add the university to its route. “Waikiki can be too touristy and After a while, Meade said “we started a lot of visitors want that local touch, Waikiki communities every 30 minutes realizing the university was a terrific and Kaimuki and Kapahulu offered on 50-cent and $1 fares, will end after resource for all the communities.” that,” said City Councilman Charles Tony Blazejack • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i its $240,000 city budget was reallo- The trolley cut back over six Djou, who represents portions of Students board the Kaimuki-Kapahulu-Waikiki trolley outside Frear Hall. The cated elsewhere by Honolulu mayor daily operating hours to add UHM’s Kaimuki, Kapahulu and Waikiki. “It Jeremy Harris this summer. Frear Hall dormitory as a stop in 2002. was valuable that it provided visitors service, which peaked last month with 24,000 riders, will end tomorrow. A city bus route will assume the Ridership increased after the addition that experience.” trolley’s exact route starting Friday and grew more when the trolley was “It was the best thing that ever helpful means of attracting tourists. order for them to get here, they have to morning. discovered as a transportation alterna- happened,” D.J. Colbert, owner of “The fact of the matter is, Kaimuki catch the bus and it’s more expensive,” Valho Guimel De Carvalho, a UH tive during last year’s strike by TheBus Prosperity Corner in Kaimuki, added. has no parking,” said Colbert, whose Gerard said. “The trolley is only a dol- exchange student from New York, liked drivers. Ridership peaked last month at “Losing it is absolutely disgusting.” store even paid for the return fare of lar and comes straight up here. A lot of the trolley’s convenience and $1 fare, over 24,000. E Noa Tours, the trolley opera- customers who rode the trolley to her them did catch the trolley. It was easier compared to TheBus’ $2 adult fare. “It’s cheaper (than TheBus) and tor the past two years, ran business store. “You’re telling tourists to find a for them.” “It’s the reason why I use it and not because it’s open air, you can feel the advertisements on the trolley and even place to park (when) it’s hard enough Colbert said her store will defi- TheBus,” Guimel De Carvalho said. “It to find places for locals to park.” air and it’s not all hot, congested or advertised the trolley on the U.S. main- netly notice the fact the trolley is gone. takes you down to the beach. It’s like an Robert Gerard of Kwilts n’ Koa in freezing,” Liz Morrison, a UH sopho- land and Japan. Tour companies even Even though city bus route No. 303 will express or shuttle.” more majoring in fashion design said. offered the trolley as part of its tour Kaimuki said visiting quilters play a big replace the trolley route Friday morn- “It helped the university with off- Added Alexandra Coelho, an packages. part in his family’s business and thinks campus housing,” added Ginny Meade, engineering junior: “You can get to the Small businesses such as Prosperity they will still find the store even after ing, Colbert is skeptical if that will help executive director of the Greater East beach and Waikiki. I used to take it to Corner was one of 19 businesses that the trolley service ends. Honolulu Community Alliance, whose Jamba Juice on Kapahulu.” advertised on the trolley, finding it as a “They all stay in Waikiki and in See Trolley, page 7 WednesDAY The Voice of Hawai‘i Studying September 29, 2004 Abroad Features Inside page 2,3,5 Features 2,3,5 Opinions 4 Comics | Crossword 6 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports 7,8 Vol. XCIX Issue 27 The University of Hawai‘i at MA¯ noa www.kaleo.org Candidates target undecided, Fasi votes

Stories by Alexandre Da Silva Hye-Ryeon Lee, an assistant speech pro- Ka Leo Assistant Editor fessor at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, echoed Bainum’s argument, saying today’s vot- Why should you care? Honolulu mayoral candidate Mufi ers don’t follow party lines as religiously as was Hannemann has labeled himself to UH Hannemann last week shook the hands and the case 20 years ago. voters as “the only candidate for mayor” tapped the backs of those who sweated on the “There will be people saying, ‘Well, I voted with “a platform on education.” road or reached for their wallets to propel him for him (Fasi), but I decide my final vote,” Lee He said he wants to help the city create into the Nov. 2 general elections. said. better-paying jobs in the high-tech industry, “It was the ‘mahalo week,’” said Hannemann, Hannemann’s campaign coordinator, Trudi but stressed that UH needs enough fund- who advanced to the general in second place with Saito, said though voter turnout was particularly 42 percent of the votes cast in the Sept. 18 pri- low where Hannemann was strongest, the cam- ing to adequately train students so they can mary. paign will not be limited to those areas and will tackle those jobs when they graduate. Hannemann will face opponent Duke encourage islandwide voting. Though he acknowledged that assisting Bainum, who won the primary with 45 percent “We are still feeling very enthusiastic,” UH is not the focus of his mayoral duties, of the primary’s votes. Saito said in a phone interview, while turbulent Hannemann said that if elected, he would Bainum yesterday said, except for “a couple activity at Hannemann’s campaign headquarters use his position to lobby for university evenings” where he “just stayed at home,” he filtered through the line. “People recognize our funding whenever possible. hasn’t taken a break from campaigning. message.” “You need to have a first-class environ- “We are back at full force,” he said. Bainum said a batch of new campaign ads ment (at UH),” Hannemann said. The two finalists have just a few more his campaign will put out should make differ- Hannemann cited his involvement weeks to raise and spend money, and battle for a ences between him and Hannemann more trans- with UH’s School of Travel Industry voting block left up for grabs after their primary parent to voters. But he would not elaborate on Management while he was director for candidate, former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi, any new message. the Department of Business, Economic drew about 10 percent of the primary votes and “I’m the mayoral candidate who best rep- Development and Tourism as well as his was eliminated from the race. resents change,” he rehearsed his campaign slo- Christopher Yeung • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i efforts “to help save the Pro Bowl” from Because candidates need 50 percent of the gan. leaving the islands while he served as Jane Cooper, a volunteer at Duke Bainum’s votes plus one to win the election, analysts pre- Less than half of the 430,285 registered councilman as footnotes students need to dict Fasi voters could decide the final result. O‘ahu voters voted in the primary. Statewide campaign headquarters, corrects addresses on factor in when deciding on a candidate. The race also got a new twist on Monday voter turnout dipped to a record-low 39.7 per- Bainum’s postcard mailers yesterday. In contrast, Bainum said his personal when Fasi announced that he would endorse cent. experiences from attending UH’s public in the last couple of months,” she said of those Hannemann. Hannemann, claiming that his chances of administration program give him the edge who wait till November to vote. “This is a very Hannemann said he is optimistic that former winning increase with voter turnout, said he to capture UH voters since he is familiar important time.” Fasi voters would support him since a majority hopes the buzz from the presidential election will with students’ concerns, such as parking. Hannemann’s team has criticized the nearly of those who voted for Fasi in the primary came drag more voters to the polls. He said his push to pass legislation that $2 million that Bainum spent from his pocket in from the Leeward and North Shore areas where Nick Cotton, 21, a junior in psychology at would give students free bus passes while Hannemann beat Bainum. UHM, did not vote in the primary, but said he political advertisements to persuade voters. he served on the city council illustrates his “I’ve always admired Mayor Fasi through would pick a mayor when voting for president. Of the $2.8 million Bainum’s campaign has commitment to UH issues. the years,” Hannemann said. “It’s a very impor- “I’ll probably study (the mayoral race) and raised since 2001, Bainum said $700,000 came “Students are paying $65 for parking, a tant objective of this campaign.” see what’s best for Hawai‘i,” he said. from individual donors while he has contributed month?” he said. Bainum ignored Fasi’s endorsement and Cotton’s position is not an isolated phenom- more than $1.9 million in personal loans. Bainum said he envisioned the uni- said the former mayor “is not a factor in the gen- enon, according to Lee, who said voters who Bainum said fund-raising increased in the versity not only as a training center that eral election.” show up for primaries often are heavily engaged wake of his primary victory. prepares graduates to enter the state’s work “Fasi voters will make up their own mind,” in politics while the general election tends to “It is going extremely well,” Bainum said. force, but also as a place where students he said, adding that “the 1,000 voters who didn’t attract those who see voting as a civic duty. can build networks and make friendships. vote in the primaries are typically independent.” “These people tend to make up their minds See Mayor, page 7 Page 2 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Wednesday, September 29, 2004 | FEATURES Study Abroad Center Moore 115 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 956-5143 uhmsac@hawaii.edu Study Abroad Fair www.studyabroad.org 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Campus Center

Class and culture time abound in Europe

week and it included theater visits dent pub, I would find most of my Finnegan’s was an Irish pub Absynthe, which is classified as a By Trisha Tanaka to watch plays like “One Minute” friends at the computer lab. When where we got to know a green- hallucinogenic drug; so Ka Leo Copy Editor and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” we were all done typing papers, eyed, leprechaun-esque man, who it’s illegal in the United States. The best was “The Pillowman,” a we’d go to one of two other pubs, offered us free drinks. I couldn’t One painting was of his Absynthe Spending a semester abroad dark play about a mystery writer The Green or Finnegan’s. really say no to alcohol in London. in a glass decanter, moving as if it in London was an experience I’ll who is interrogated for murder The Green featured a DJ every Between every two buildings lies were filled not only with liquor but never forget. I was able to see because his mentally disabled Friday and Saturday who played a pub; it’s part of the European also filled with life. the Queen, the changing of the brother copied and carried culture. The nightlife mainly Amsterdam’s famous red light guard, and the city J.K. Rowling out one of his stories. I consists of pubs or clubs. district was entertaining. We would was well-known for. I made new loved the play so much that For lunch, we would go walk around at night just to see the British friends, tested a different I bought the book. to a little shop called The prostitutes, some as young as 16, curriculum, met a new host family, Theater in London is Naughty Bite for baguette some as old as your mom, trying to gained a British accent, and trav- more frequently attended sandwiches or a jacket seduce men in front of a glass door eled around Europe during my free than the cinema. Since I (baked) potato. with red lights. weekends. am an English major, I was During Spring Break I For a long weekend I ventured The Study Abroad Center pre- honored to have theater as could have gone anywhere. to Paris, and was dwarfed by the pared me for my experience, with part of the curriculum at While searching on the Eiffel Tower. The elevator lines two, four-hour informational ses- Thames Valley University. Internet for cheap airfare and were as long as a Disneyland ride. sions, involving more than 100 I would not have had the places to see, Amsterdam Ten French girls on a school trip pages of possible problems we same opportunity to experi- stood out from the wide array mistook Erik for a celebrity and would face, like homesickness. ence theater here as I did in of choices. It is home to the became his paparazzi. Traveling with six other London. Heineken Brewery and the After classes ended in May, University of Hawai‘i students After a long day at Van Gogh Museum. three of my friends and I went also helped me enjoy London. We school, usually from 9 a.m. If you drink “Heines” backpacking for a month through took classes together, danced the till 5 p.m., I would go to the in America, you’ve got to Scotland and Ireland. We saw night away at clubs and supported student pub and meet some get your hands on them in the grassy land used for the film each other as we became ‘ohana friends. I joined a hip-hop Holland. Instead of tasting “Braveheart.” away from home. We talked about dance class where I made like the beer that’s exported With my London experience each other’s family, boyfriends or friends with second genera- to the United States, it tastes and traveling quests, I sprouted girlfriends, and we learned to cope tion English immigrants. like champagne. with a new perspective on life, and with these experiences together. There was also my dance Seeing the original paint- now I have clearer goals. I didn’t The workload was differ- teacher, Robert, who looked ings by Van Gogh after star- know how much I’d taken for ent from UH. Rather than tests and danced like Justin ing at postcards in art text- granted — my loving or quizzes, we had essays, usu- Timberlake. books elevates his work family and friends, eating rice, and ally once a week, for our British We would go to to a higher level. You experi- driving my car. History and Culture Colloquium Freddie’s, the student pub, ence the paintings as if you I saw so much that I couldn’t class. We traveled to Windsor after class and unwind by playing hip-hop. On Mondays, they hosted were sitting with him, admiring capture all the Kodak moments Castle, Stonehenge and Bath, pool and dancing. There were other game night, where we played every stroke of his with a camera. But I took pictures Parliament, Big Ben, Brighton, European students from France, a shoulder-high Connect 4 and brush. I especially liked three with my mind, and I will always Blenheim and Oxford. Spain, Ireland and Scotland, too. “Dance Dance Revolution” on an paintings in a collection that was have these special memories. School was three to four times a If I didn’t see anyone at the stu- enormous keypad. inspired by his favorite drink, Journey to Africa reveals faraway homeland

I was accepted at the University walk to check out the campus and friendships you’ve developed. The his grandfather sat robed in exqui- By Judy Antoine of Ghana, Legon. I would take surroundings. I was on a savan- musicians in the dance represent sitely embroidered blue and white Special to Ka Leo African Literature, Ghanaian nah with sprawling acres of land, the community. Each instrument, kente cloth. My companions and Literature, Performing Arts in iridescent blue-back birds with a as well as each person has his/her I drank Fanta and ate kenke with My dream of going to Africa Traditional African Societies, song like no other, horses gallop- role.” pepper with our hands — careful was born when I, along with my and most invigorating of all, ing beneath mango trees, and chil- As I began learning the begin- not to use our left hands for eat- brothers and sisters, danced bare- Traditional Ghanaian Dance. dren carrying buckets of water on ning steps to Kpatsa (pronounced ing, which would be disrespectful foot in my village in Grenada, I was on my way when it their heads. “Patcha”) and Kpanlogo (pro- our hosts. singing along with Peter Tosh: became evident that I was enter- Our first weekend, my group nounced “Panlogo”), I learned the As the dancers from the group “Don’t care where you come from; ing new territory — new in terms and I were briefed on what to importance of traditional dance rested, the drummers continued as long as you’re a black man, of my life experience. Ghanaians expect as students and as visitors in Ghana. Each ethnic group to play and the audience was you’re an African. Don’t mind returning home from the United to a new country. The doctor let has dances that are unique to it. invited to participate. The children your nationality; you have got the States and from Britain were on us know that we should take our Dances sometimes are linked danced, and adults pasted bills to identity of an African.” the plane with me. A small boy “preventive” medicine to avoid to historical events. They also their foreheads and stuck coins I knew that the University of with a British accent sitting next malaria. Our host fed us meals we tell about the ways of life of the in their pockets. I sat watching Hawai‘i at Manoa didn’t offer a to me held my hand and asked, were used to and others we would people — economic activity, war- until the drum heralded a sound Study Abroad program in Africa, after we had experienced mild tur- get used to. She advised against fare, the social and political setup, that my body couldn’t resist, the so I did my online research and bulence, “Auntie, are we going to drinking the tap water. Some of belief systems, and rites of pas- Kpanlogo, a song from dance found a program offered through be okay? Are we close to Ghana?” the members of my group whis- sage. According to Ms. Patience class. I put my camera down, State University of New York We were picked up at the pered among themselves that they Kwakwa, our Ghanaian Dance took off my shoes and hit the dirt. Brockport. Kotoka International Airport by wouldn’t even use it to brush their Forms instructor, “Dances do I shook, shimmied, and turned, However, as a UH student, our University of Ghana Resident teeth. not take place in isolation. They allowing my skirt to spin, lift- I needed to tailor my program Director. We drove through Accra On the first day of class, stu- may take place in the context of a ing off the ground. The children through the UHM Study Abroad past the apple sellers standing in dents filled a crowded dancehall. funeral or naming ceremony. The laughed. Money pasted to my head Center in order to receive UH the middle of the road. Women Roll was called. Drummers played latter incorporates a new person dropped to the ground and was credits. The Study Abroad staff with babies on their backs and slow and soft. “Are you listen- into the society.” quickly picked up by eager brown was available to help me, from baskets on their heads sold food. ing?” our instructor asked. I accepted an invitation to an hands. I was at home in Africa, pictures for my international iden- My first night in Africa, I slept “This dance class is about “outdooring” or naming ceremony moving to a sound that my body tity card to signing 10 deposit to the sounds of insects I had humanity,” he said. “When we for a newborn named Celestine. knew even from way across the slips so that my financial aid never heard before. I awoke to dance, we recognize the cycles of On the eighth day after he was ocean, deep in my belly. would be deposited in my check- a chorus of voices in a language life. When you step out (into the born, he was introduced to the ing account. that I would eventually become world), remember what you’ve village of Kisseman. The local familiar with — Twi. I went for a learned in dance. Especially the village dance troupe performed as See Africa, page 5 FEATURES | Wednesday, September 29, 2004 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3 Students sent through Cuban time warp

By Corinne Ann Knutson “The city is sucio (dirty),” a tips, but they do not pretend to Ka Leo Contributing Writer 26-year-old man said, whose name love our government. is not used to protect his identity On June 21, Cubans held an Traveling through Cuba is because the Cuban government anti-fascist rally at the Elian like stepping back 50 years. For prohibits commentary by its citi- Gonzales Memorial. More than 30 University of Hawai‘i stu- zens. 300,000 people attended the dents participating in Leeward To use the bathroom, we used event. Most waved paper Cuban Community College’s Study a tin pail to bucket water from a flags tacked to scrap wood with Abroad program, June 2004 felt 30-gallon drum. Adding this water staples. The red, white and blue like June 1954. was the only way to flush the toi- colors waved in unison to “social- Because Cuba is a communist let. Our classrooms had a black- ismo o muerte” (socialism or country, the U.S. Department of board, windows on one wall and death). Cuban President Fidel Treasury had to grant permis- peeling beige paint on the others. Castro’s amplified voice echoed sion for students to take courses Foreign students from the off nearby hotels filled with tour- ranging from beginning Spanish United States and Canada filled ists. From one 12-story building to Cuban literature and culture at the room, sitting up straight on hung a black and white banner of the University of Havana. With hard, wooden benches. The Cuban U.S. President George Bush wear- a United States trade embargo in professors based the courses on ing a mustache and swastika sym- place since 1960, students had to participation and conversational bol similar to those of Nazi dicta- File Photos • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i fly to Cuba via Toronto, Canada. skills. No tests or final exams tor Adolf Hitler. It read, “Bush During the first week nobody were given to the beginning and facista no hay agresi¢n que Cuba noticed the plight of the Cuban intermediate Spanish classes; no resista” (Bush is an aggressive people because we were occupied the real test would be to find an fascist and Cuba must resist him). with the time warp: the 1955 authentic Cuban experience out- In Cuba, there is no freedom of Chevrolet Bel Airs, the Spanish side the classroom. speech or general elections. There colonial architecture and the old The U.S. government does is one newspaper for the entire Celia Cruz records. We didn’t not allow its citizens to live with country, the Granma, which only notice the sewer leaking onto the Cubans because of the trade publishes anti-U.S. propaganda. streets. restrictions. The official exchange Many Cubans think the United rate for Cuban States’ foreign policy focus is on pesos to U.S. dol- Cuba. The war in Iraq is not news lars is 26 to one, for them. so Cubans appear Because of the lack of media to love American outlets, Cubans do not receive any tourists but their outside news. NBC, CNN and the smiles are facades. BBC are broadcast only in hotels Because of the for tourists. At the home of one high exchange Cuban family, there was an eve- rate, American dol- ning of debate about the problem lars fuel Cuba’s of inadequate healthcare for the economy. Young community. Only foreigners were Cubans opt to be admitted to a hospital where a waitresses and relative worked, and this hospital maids instead of had the best drugs, nurses and teachers and doc- doctors. tors. Tourist indus- A family member cooked arroz try employees get con gris (white rice with black tips in U.S. dollars. beans) for dinner. His family Cubans pretend to watched a black and white soap enjoy American opera on a TV set old enough to tourists in hopes of getting generous See Cuba, page 5 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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From page 3 a 56-year-old man said. “much more lucrative.” Today, the government owns For UH students, Cuba was a brings rhythm to class every building in Cuba, includ- playground. We took weekend trips watched a black and white soap ing every home. Cubans with to Trinidad, Cuba’s third oldest candles and carvings that had been opera on a TV set old enough to be Communist Party affiliation get the city, located on the southeast coast. From page 2 recently offered. Libations are still a collector’s item. best ones. Cobblestones from the 16th century “There is no future for me here, poured to appease the spirits of “It’s very difficult to become lined its streets. We also visited moving to a sound that my body no way for us to get ahead,” a 21- the ones who passed through those a member of the Communist Playa Giron, the historic site of knew even from way across the dungeons. year-old member of the family said. Party,” said a 38-year-old guide the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, 60 ocean, deep in my belly. “I only know communism. Under One day I sent an e-mail to a for Havanatur, a large tour com- miles southwest of Trinidad. When the dance was over, the friend talking of my “visit.” He communism it doesn’t matter if you pany. To be assigned a home in We took a rusty barge to the villagers smiled and asked, “Where wrote back that I didn’t visit, I have or don’t have. You work for Miramar, a wealthy neighborhood, isolated island of Cayo Levisa and did you learn to dance like that?” returned. How right he was. everyone else.” he said you must be a communist stayed in palm-thatched bunga- I told them, “This is my music. I came out of my first semester As a teacher, he makes 12 U.S. member or have a family member lows set on a sparkling white sand This music comes from my home.” in Ghana loving the experience of dollars per month. that served in the 1959 Revolution, beach. Trigger fish and barracudas “Welcome home,” the patron of the being “at home.” Learning about “I can’t even afford a Coke,” he where former dictator Fulgencio swam through the red fan coral. dance troupe said, as she hugged the value of traditions among said. Coke costs one U.S. dollar. Batista was forced from power. This paradise cost us 47 U.S. dol- me. Ghanaians instilled in me the Life in the classroom was stim- For a night out he and his friends Homes are crowded and col- lars for three days and two nights. feeling that Africans born in the ulating. There were discussions went to one of the peso theaters. In lapsing because there is no funding The price included a double room Caribbean and America should see the theater hung black and white where white students cried when the images of their people, even for new developments. Several with air conditioning, breakfast and told that African children didn’t posters of dead American actors generations live in single-family dinner. though they may not be able to need their patronizing through pinpoint a specific ethnic group and actresses. Marilyn Monroe, homes. Additional floors are added We went on hikes in the moun- James Dean and Elvis Presley over- the handout of candies. African they belong to. to make room for the next gen- tains of Vinales. We went rock American students explained what saw the lobby. Director Alejandro Slavery broke a link in the eration. The 26-year-old man who climbing and horseback riding, and it was like to no longer be the Gonzalez Inarritu’s 2003 film “21 African’s place in the circle of shared his story earlier took the rented motorcycles. minority on the college campus. Grams” played in English with humanity. We must remember who living conditions in stride. Pointing We saw the world-famous I visited the slave castles in we are and from whence we came. Spanish subtitles. Vendors sold at the water from a Havana seawall Tropicana, a cabaret show with Elmina and Cape Coast. The morn- popcorn and peanuts in white paper I accept it as part of my responsi- (the Malec¢n), he said, “My life is dancers in scant, sequined cos- ing I went, I watched the fishermen bility to share the glory of African cones. No Coke, no Milk Duds. like the tide up and down. This is tumes that rival Cirque de Soleil on the seashore. Women bargained culture with my people and others The seats creaked with every move. Cuba.” in Las Vegas. We smoked Cuban for the superior quality fish. who I may live with. There was no air conditioning. The government provides free cigars in a dimly lit jazz club where Porridge and baked goods were My Kpanlogo drum sits down- Building construction stopped 40 education to anyone who wants to the only sparkle came from the bell sold; and people washed them- stairs in my family’s house in New years ago. attend college. Most Cubans (97 of a trumpet. selves in the ocean, preparing for York. Sometimes my niece plays it In the 1940s, when Cuba percent) are literate and educated. There are no ATMs in Cuba. whatever their day brought. while I dance. My mother loves it, My group and I were taken on catered to U.S. tourists, its then- A placement exam is given to indi- The only way to get cash from the especially for the carvings of the tra- a tour of Elmina Castle. I stood dictator was a close ally of the U.S. cate what job you are eligible for. U.S. is to set up an online Canadian ditional village with its thatched roof government. He had well-known in the dungeon, letting what little and coconut trees. Ghana feels like Once you have been placed, it is bank account. The other solution sunlight the tiny opening allowed ties to mobsters who organized difficult to get a different job. is to exchange 20 U.S. dollars into the village in Grenada she grew up in to fall on my face, my cheeks in. Ghana is a village in Africa I hope prostitution, gambling and drugs in Each Cuban is given a monthly 520 pesos and eat only at peso res- wet from crying. I stood in the she gets to dance in. the country. Cubans were disgusted ration of six pounds of rice, six taurants. with the level of corruption their chapel where the slave traders I returned to UH Manoa with a pounds of sugar, six eggs, seven On our last morning, a Cuban worshiped. I let go of my anger country sunk into. renewed sense of my identity and bread rolls, four ounces of cof- woman in the hotel cooked us and shook my disappointed head as In 1960, reform came with credits that went toward my gradu- fee, three pounds of dried peas omelets. She had a basket of three my white roommate and her friend ation. There are Study Abroad pro- Castro’s rise to power and Cuba and eight ounces of a soy-based dozen eggs beside her, 30 more giggled and posed for pictures out- became a communist country. In grams at UH Manoa where you can “meat” product. Any food beyond than the monthly ration given to side the dungeon. go to Australia, Japan, Italy and doing so, Cuba also became an ally this ration must be bought in small each Cuban. There was a white At Cape Coast Castle, our guide Argentina. But if there’s another of the Soviet Union and an enemy grocery stores and only with U.S. porcelain plate in front of her skil- showed us a shrine in one of the country you want to study in, try of the United States. Cuba has been dollars. let on which two American dollars dungeons. It was placed beneath the Self-Designed Study Abroad isolated from the U.S. ever since. Healthcare is also free. Doctors lay. We stood in the buffet line a skull and crossbones with a sign Option. The UHM Study Abroad Americans who have been there earn less than hotel maids and wait- watching her crack, whisk and fold emblazoned, “Freedom.” It was a staff is available and eager to help traveled from Mexico or Canada. ers. According to our tour guide, a eggs together. We placed our last place where they offered food to you accomplish your goals. They the gods. Upon seeing the shrine, “You have to spend a long time former Cuban engineer in Russia, U.S. dollars on the plate. definitely helped me with mine, I noticed flowers, money, liquor, in Cuba to understand the politics,” he became a guide because it was She smiled. and I am most grateful. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Even though city bus route No. 303 will replace the trolley route Friday morning, Colbert is skeptical if that will help her store. “Who’s going to tell the tour- ists about Kaimuki and Kapahulu?” Colbert asked. “Are they going to tell tourists where to go to? How do we as small businesses advertise on it?” Meade was also asked if she want- ed No. 303 to use the trolley’s logo and be called the community trolley. Meade declined the request, saying it wasn’t Courtesy Photo the same as the trolley project. Djou said with route No. 303, the community still has a bus service, “so portation budget. all the way to the top and stop.” it’s better than nothing.” “Instead of having to cancel ser- Meade hopes to bring back the “It’s not a complete and total loss,” vices altogether, we will use shuttles trolley that connected communities and Djou added. to cover the route,” Carol Costa, city from which people sang Christmas car- CHRISTOPHER WARSH • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Route 303 will run daily and spokeswoman, said. The 30-foot buses ols during the Kaimuki Parade. seat 24 people not including standing Sophomore Krisha Kai scored her first goal of the season against the service the same route as the trolley. “The trolley will rise again if I can Fares will be the same as other city room. Gonzaga Bulldogs Sunday. The ‘Bows beat the Bulldogs, 3-0. help it,” Meade said. buses and information and a schedule “Another project fallen by the “It was a good project,” added of the route has been posted at the wayside,” Colbert said. “All the knowl- Frear Hall bus stop. edge that was gleaned from putting it Djou. “It has helped the community and Forget home cooking: Mayor Harris came up with route on will be lost now.” was a good way for community, stu- 303 after he reallocated the trolley’s “It’s a real success,” Meade said. dents and visitors to O‘ahu to get around ‘Bows roast road foes budget to other areas of the city’s trans- “I’ve never seen a project that makes it Waikiki, Kapahulu and Kaimuki.”

Ka Leo Staff and another goal in the ‘Bows’ vic- tory against Gonzaga. Mayor: Final month brings ad increase The University of Hawai‘i Sophomore forward Krisha women’s soccer team wrapped up Kai and freshman forward Koren From page 1 “The name is going to be impor- ing in the streets and writing support- its weekend road trip against the Takeyama were also credited with tant,” Lee said. “People will be asking, ers postcards. Brigham Young Cougars Monday goals against Gonzaga. ‘Does he seem like a nice person?’” “It’s a challenge for us, but our about $1.2 million from contributors, with a scoreless tie after defeating UH remains undefeated on the UHM freshman Rebecca message is strong,” she said. New Mexico and Gonzaga in the road at 5-0-1. said the primary’s close results indi- Alexander, 18, was one voter who Hawai‘i residents should expect Montana Fall Classic. Junior goal keeper Mahie Atay cate that Bainum’s spending didn’t said she voted for Bainum because to see more of Hannemann when The Wahine slipped by the Lobos made her return to action after translate into more voters. “his name was more out there.” watching television as his campaign 1-0 on Friday, and dismantled the recovering from a concussion she “You don’t spend that kind of But now Alexander said she plans to increase advertisement. The Bulldogs by a strong margin of 3-0 suffered two weeks ago, making 14 money to get in the general, you would analyze each candidate’s posi- Hannemann campaign also is schedul- on Sunday. total saves, and reinforcing the UH spend that kind of money to win,” tion on issues before making her final ing a major fund-raising push before Junior forward Natasha Kai defense with three consecutive shut- Hannemann said. selection. the end of the month, Saito said. was recognized as Western Athletic outs since her return. Still, Lee said the amount of “I’m going to pay more attention Hannemann said he is looking Conference Offensive Player of The Rainbow Wahine kick off exposure a candidate gets leading to to them and their campaigns,” she forward to more unscripted debates the Week for the second time this WAC competition against Rice on the general can bring a sense of famil- said. where he’ll get a chance to stand face season, scoring her fifth game-win- Friday at 7 p.m., and on Sunday at iarity to both the undecided as well as To counter monetary disadvan- to face against Bainum. ning goal of the season against New 5 p.m. against Tulsa at the Waipi‘o those who chose other candidates in tages, Saito said Hannemann volun- “It’s going to take a lot of hard Mexico. She also registered an assist Peninsula Soccer Stadium. the primary. teers will keep fund-raising, sign-wav- work,” Hannemann said. “But I’m a Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

SPORTSPage 8 | Wednesday, September 29, 2004 Editor: Stefanie Nakasone | Associate Editor: Brandy Flores | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Sports Jones discusses current Briefs Warrior golf loses season, Warrior fan clubs playoff for first place in Colorado By Brandy Flores and even a question regarding Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor his high pay were covered. Jones Ka Leo Staff laughed and answered, “You only University of Hawai‘i football get paid what someone is willing The University of Hawai‘i men’s head coach June Jones addressed to pay. ... I took a $3.5 million golf team lost the first-place tie- the status of the 0-2 Warriors team, paycut to come here from head breaker to the University of Arizona as well as the future of the program coach of the San Diego Chargers.” and finished in second place in the at an open luncheon at Campus When asked by Lachman Ron Moore Classic in Brighton, Center yesterday. how he felt regarding the Manoa Colo. Held in the Campus Center Maniacs and Kidzone, Jones said Junior transfer Jarrett Hamamoto Executive Dining Room and spon- he felt that it should have been led the Warriors with a three-round sored by the Activities Council done six years ago. He is happy to total of 213, good enough for a tie Board, it was open to anyone from finally see that some changes are for sixth place overall out of 88 indi- UH who wished to attend. being made to involve the students vidual participants. A group of 10 people were on more in their team. Sixteen teams made up the field hand to go in depth with Jones on “Hawai‘i is a state team more that tackled the 7,129-yard Riverdale whatever questions came to mind than a school team,” Jones said. Dunes Golf Course. The University of Arizona took the team title, while at the casual affair. Since coming to UH, Jones said he Andy Lachman from the Wildcat Travis Esway won the indi- has seen the disparity in the num- Student Activities Council and vidual championship with a three- Christopher Warsh • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i ber of enrolled students and those member of the new official student day total of a 12-under 204. attending the game, and he has spirit group the Manoa Maniacs Warrior football coach June Jones spoke at a special luncheon at Campus Also competing for Hawai‘i was been working to help correct that. gave Jones’ introduction. Jones Center yesterday. Ten people attended the event. sophomore Cody Wolfenbarger, who spoke, briefly addressing the situa- Regarding this and the pro- shot a second-round 6-under-par 66, tion about the Warriors’ struggles, played well, no interceptions. interest in returning to the NFL — gram’s future, he said he is still which vaulted him to an eighth-place and thanking representatives from Our offense just has to make the he said he wouldn’t rule it out at a working on things such as mar- finish with a score of 214. Australia and New Zealand on catches when they’re open, make later point — to how he’s reshaped keting. In conjunction with UH Four out of five UH golfers fin- hand for their help and interest in the plays.” He also addressed the the Warriors’ football program. Athletics Director Herman Frazier, ished in the top 25, including Pierre- scouting and recruiting future play- passing record that will be broken Names like Chang, quarter- things are starting to change. Henri Soero (T14) and Kellen-Floyd ers. and reset by Chang this season. backs Jack Rolovich and Brandon Jones also said the Warriors Asao (T25). Freshman Ryan Perez Regarding the current season “I think he’ll break it in the Satcher, and senior running back could possibly play games in finished in the middle of the pack, Jones said: “I’m disappointed in next three to four weeks. After that West Keli‘ikipi arose when talking Australia and Japan in the upcom- tying for 52nd place. the start, but it’s a situation in he has seven more weeks to pad about this year and the Warriors’ ing years. The Warriors continue their road which you just need to play harder the record,” Jones said. “I don’t future. “Since Herman came on, things trip with a stop in Albuquerque, and work your way out of it.” think it will ever be broken once The national exposure the are starting to set up differently, so N.M., to compete in the William H. Jones mentioned quarterback he sets it.” Warriors football program is hopefully those things can happen Tucker Intercollegiate on Friday and Timmy Chang, saying: “He’s Jones covered topics from his receiving for itself and the school, in the future,” Jones said. Saturday.