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Mānoa Minute Gone too soon Compiled By Alice Kim LATE PROFESSOR [email protected] RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR GENERATION ʼ68: DEMOCRATIC Kris DeRego DEVELOPMENTS, SPOKEN News Editor AND UNSPOKEN + Presenter: Eva Quistorp. Dr. Nina Etkin, anthropol- Info: Craig Howes, Center for ogy professor at the University of Hawai‘i, died of cancer, on Monday, Biographical Research, (808) after being named a recipient of 956-3774, [email protected]. the 2009 Distinguished Economic Botanist Award by the Society for CHINA REFORMS AT THE Economic Botany. CROSSROADS: POLITICAL As a winner of the society’s AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES highest accolade for profession- FOR LEADERSHIP IN 2009 als, Etkin will be honored, Jun. + today, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Burns 5, during a ceremony at the orga- Hall, room 3012. Info: East- nization’s 50th annual meeting in West Center, (808) 944-7111, Charleston, South Carolina. [email protected]. “She was a dear friend, respected colleague and superb ALIEN PLANT SPECIES IN mentor,” said department of AUSTRIA anthropology chair Geoffrey + tomorrow, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., White. “We will miss her more BioMed, room B-103. Pre- than words can say.” Established in 1978, the senter: Michael Kiehn, Univer- Distinguished Economic Botanist sity of Vienna. Info: Zoology Award is awarded for outstand- Department, Lynne, (808) ing education and research 956-8617, [email protected]. accomplishments. The Society for CHARLES BRODIE/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI Economic Botany is the largest WHY ALGAE ARE TAKING international scientific organiza- Dr. Nina Etkin was a renowned expert on the ethnopharmacology of food. Her writings included a study of chile pepper, which the Aztecs OVER THE WORLD: A CASE tion fostering and encouraging used to relieve toothache, sore throat and asthma. STUDY ON CORAL REEFS OF research and education on the one has been more generous in American Heart Association, THE EASTERN PACIFIC past, present and future uses of those behind-the-scenes colle- Fulbright, National Geographic + tomorrow, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., plants by people. gial activities of reading early Society, National Endowment BioMed, room B-103. Presenter: “In a phrase, Nina is the drafts of manuscripts, encourag- for the Humanities and Social Peggy Fong, University of Cali- class act in ethnobotany,” said ing, supporting and molding.” Science Research Council. fornia – Los Angeles. Info: Zool- Daniel Moerman, past editor-in- Etkin obtained her Ph.D. in A memorial service will ogy Department, Lynne, (808) chief of “Economic Botany,” the anthropology from Washington be held in Etkin’s honor on society’s professional journal. “No University in St. Louis. Prior to Monday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. on 956-8617, [email protected]. joining the UHM faculty in 1990, the ground floor of Saunders Etkin taught at the University Hall, followed by a reception in XIAMEN UNIVERSITY Dr. Nina Etkin ARTS FACULTY MUSIC ISOLATED SHOWERS of Minnesota for 11 years. Etkin Queen Lilio‘uokalani Center for was also a faculty member of Recipient of the 2009 Student Services, said Diane PERFORMANCE H:79° L:63° the UHM department of public Distinguished Economic Chang, UHM director of com- + tomorrow, 8 to 9:30 p.m., health and certificate program Botanist Award munications. Jeff erson Hall. They will per- NORTH 3–5 WEST 2–3+ on population studies. “The family has requested form traditional and contem- SOUTH 0–1.5 EAST A Fellow of the Linnean Regents’ Medal for Excellence that no flowers be sent and porary works for voice, erhu, 3–4++ Society and a past president in Research and has attracted that donations be contributed SOURCE: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE hulusi, shougu, xiao, xun, of the International Society for substantial funding from the to the American Civil Liberties yangqin, zheng and piano. The trade wind swell on the east shore will Ethnopharmacology, Etkins was National Science Foundation, Union, an organization Etkin Info: Pattie Dunn, (808) 956- awarded the prestigious Hawai‘i supported,” Chang said. continue into Friday and Saturday. National Institute of Health, 0827, [email protected]. 2 Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 [email protected]

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Same-sex unions plug budget holes budget plug unions Same-sex

Tourism has predicted a year of little to no growth otherwise. of little to no growth predicted a year has Tourism

Hawai Refusing such a boon on the grounds of religious indignation such Refusing

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Senate must do everything they can to push these bills through. to push these bills through. Senate must do everything they can

the state House and To reap these economic benefits, however,

surge in additional inflation-adjusted tax revenue annually. surge in additional inflation-adjusted tax

legalizing civil unions nationwide, it would result in a $1.55 billion result in a $1.55 billion legalizing civil unions nationwide, it would

Tax Journal confirms that if the federal government followed suit by government followed suit by Tax Journal confirms that if the federal

families to higher tax brackets. A June 2000 study by the National 2000 study by the National families to higher tax brackets. A June

further expand our tax revenue by adding additional two-income additional two-income further expand our tax revenue by adding

taxes than single-earner families, this inflow of joint filers would inflow of joint filers would taxes than single-earner families, this

without children, and since two-earner families generally pay more families generally pay more without children, and since two-earner

Most gay and lesbian partnerships consist of two working individuals of two working individuals Most gay and lesbian partnerships consist

the participants in these civil unions decide to reside in our state. to reside in our state. the participants in these civil unions decide

apex when Furthermore, these economic benefits will reach their

no growth otherwise.

Economic Development and Tourism has predicted a year of little to predicted a year of little to Economic Development and Tourism has

mon sense, especially when the Hawai‘i Department of Business, Department of Business, mon sense, especially when the Hawai‘i

grounds of religious indignation flies in the face of economic com- grounds of religious indignation flies in

ing into our general excise tax fund. Refusing such a boon on the such a boon on the ing into our general excise tax fund. Refusing

service purchased by an LGBT visitor will send streams of cash flow- an LGBT visitor will send streams of cash service purchased by

stimulating Hawai‘i’s economy, every good and Besides directly

105,000 workers in Hawai‘i’s leisure and hospitality industry. 105,000 workers in

of disposable income would certainly ease the pain of the almost almost would certainly ease the pain of the of disposable income

geoning population of gay men and lesbians with a sizeable amount amount of gay men and lesbians with a sizeable geoning population

firmly tied to tourism, attracting a bur- With the state’s economy

a better time for Hawai‘i’s struggling economy. struggling economy. a better time for Hawai‘i’s

civil unions statewide this legislative session, could not have come at come at this legislative session, could not have civil unions statewide

that aim to legalize Senate Bill 458 and House Bill 444, two bills

good step toward giving them a good licking.

able to kill all of our economic problems with one blow, but this is a able to kill all of our economic problems with one blow, but this is a

did the last time the opportunity came up in 1998. We may not be did the last time the opportunity came up in 1998. We may not be

the ball on this legislation again, as we We cannot afford to drop

economic stimulus wanes.

civil unions and gay marriages before ours, the potential for further civil unions and gay marriages before ours, the potential for further

riages. With each new state that consummates the legalization of riages. With each new state that consummates the legalization of

middle of a heated appeal questioning their recent ban on gay mar- put out legislation enacting civil unions, while California is in the put out legislation enacting civil unions, while California is in the Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 tthehewweekendeekendvvenueenue LLOSEOSE YYOURSELFOURSELF ...... Lifeʼs a Beach PAGE 6 Where in the World PAGE 7 Love Lost in Azeroth PAGE 8

THE VOICE KALEEOO WWWW.KALEO.ORGWW.KALEO.ORG DAVID CARINO/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI 6 Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 [email protected] WEEKENDVENUE Top 10 O‘ahu surf and sand If you would like to contribute your favorite “Top 10” of anything, e-mail us at [email protected]. It could be your ticket to campus fame.

Kaiser Nonales Contributing Reporter ‘Ehukai: As one of the Lanikai: On the top surf destinations in For some students, relaxing at the beach means lying out and tanning; for others it’s surfing; and for a Windward side, Lanikai 1 the world, ‘Ehukai, on the few, its going for a run along the shore. The beach is a great way to escape the daily grind of school, so here is perfect for escaping the North Shore, has a whole lineup of are the top 10 relaxing beaches according to your fellow classmates. hustle of town. surf breaks, including Pipeline. 2 Sandy’s: This beach is known for its strong shore break, so if you have no idea what you’re doing in the water, you’re just in 3 the way.

Makapu‘u: This beach is Diamond Head: Before also known for its shore classes, after classes or break, so only experienced even in between them, it’s stand-up surfers should the most convenient surf 4 5 break for many students, take to the water. being only a 10-minute drive away. If you have to make it to class after a session, make sure to allow time for parking and the two-minute walk down the cliff.

Waimea: This beach is where the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau is held. But when the massive waves aren’t rolling in, locals flock to jump off a 30-foot rock on the left side of the beach, facing the ocean. MICHAEL CARINO/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI 6 Rays of sunlight break through clouds in the late afternoon at Pipeline, or ʻEhukai Beach, on Oʻahuʼs North Shore.

Waikīkī: Populated by many kinds of people, from tourists to locals, this beach has it all. The shore and the break are Ala Moana: Due to its 7 both busy with people. Historical monu- convenient location, Ala ments stand by the sidewalk’s edge, making the Moana Beach Park is perfect walk along the strip all that more interesting. 8 for students on dawn patrol.

AUSTIN LARSON/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI Waves break at Waimea Bay as the sun crests over the Waiʻanae mountain range.

Keawa‘ula (Yokohama): On the Leeward side of the island, Barbers Point: Keawa‘ula is known for its epic Although it’s far surf and beautiful sunsets. Pack DAVID BAKER/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI from town, it’s a cooler because this beach is one 9 10a great break for Ala Moana Beach Park sits just west of Waikīkī and is noted for its excellent swimming, surfing and bodyboarding areas. long drive from town. Once you’re there, first-time surfers. There are also shaded picnic facilities and grassy areas perfect for family outings. however, you won’t regret it. The Bottom Line The Olympic was the sister ship of the Titanic, and it provided 25 years of service. 1 in 14 women in the United States is a natural blonde. Only 1 in 16 men is. WEEKENDVENUE [email protected] Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 7 Big Blue Marblee RRediscovering Korea

KOREAN ADOPTEE no diner STUDIES OVERSEAS ere’s fi ne Th City D r “ n Big iner ha !” Katherine Putes $5 OFF t Contributing Reporter Your Check of $25 or More! I am one of approximately Not Valid on Any Holiday PROUD 150,000 to 200,000 Koreans adopt- CORPORATE ed by overseas families. So when I thought about going to another coun- PARTNER try as a student, I knew where I Valid for Dine-In Food. One coupon per table. wanted to go: back to Korea. Only with a Purchase of a Beverage per Person for up to Six People. Not Valid with Any Other Offer, bigcitydinerhawaii.com So, after checking out the Discount and/or Promotion. Expires February 28, 2009 Study Abroad Center’s self- designed program, I applied for a one-year student exchange program to Yonsei University in Catholic Campus Ministry Seoul, South Korea. Entering the program by myself – no one else A Jesuit Ministry Newman Center applied – scared me a little, but it also made it more exciting. After settling into the inter- national dorm, my new friends and I decided to eat breakfast off Mass Schedule: campus, which turned out to be Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am an adventure. First of all, it never Sunday 5:00pm Student Mass occurred to me that I wouldn’t be Monday - Friday 12:10pm able to find a place that served food I usually ate for breakfast. Second, no one besides me knew All Are Welcome! any Korean, and only one person Located on EAST WEST ROAD just past the Korean Pagoda Study Ctr, www.newmanhawaii.org had ever eaten Korean food. I could across the parking lot technically read the menu because I took Korean 101 in my freshman year, but I had no idea what the STOCK.XCHNG words meant. A•T•T•E•N•T•I•O•N Despite this minor detail, my Busan is South Koreaʼs largest port city. In 2005, the city offi cially announced its bid to host friends depended on me to translate the 2020 Summer Olympics. •S•T•U•D•E•N•T•S• everything while the waitresses the KTX bullet train and met my adoptees, inspired me to form expected me to order in Korean. biological parents, six siblings the first local nonprofit adoptee Now is your opportunity to serve on the - Most of us ended up eating a dish and 11 nieces and nephews. I organization, Korean Adoptees University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s with green kook soo noodles, the ended up visiting a different sib- of Hawai‘i, a few months after restaurant’s specialty, and everyone ling every month after we met. I came home. I travel to Korea BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS enjoyed the only item I confidently Authentic food, distinctive every year to visit my family and recognized on the menu, mandoo seasons, new friends and novel friends and still keep in touch • Student positions • (dumplings). experiences filled my spring semes- with a lot of the people I met. The UHM Board of Publications serves as At a welcoming party for new ter. For one of my classes, I went Going abroad is a must for every - students, I met a girl – a Korean on a field trip to Nanumui Jip, the student – it is an amazing, life- the governing body for Manoa’s student publications, adoptee from New York – and House of Sharing, where some of changing experience. including Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, the student newspaper, it changed my life. It turns out the surviving comfort women from Hawai‘i Review, a literary magazine, and Ka Lamakua, an arts that about 2,000 Korean adoptees World War II reside. There I heard and literature website. return every year, and a small one survivor’s personal story. And For more information on Duties include (but are not limited to) monthly business number reside in Korea perma- although I had read about their International Exchange nently. Although I didn’t go with ordeal in books, going there made meeting attendance, committee work, long-range planning, and the intention of searching for my it more real to me. Center programs, con- budget approval. biological family, after meeting Studying in another coun- tact coordinator Darrell other European and American try was one of the best decisions Kicker at kicker@hawaii. Applications are available from the BOP Business Office Korean adoptees in my dorm, I I’ve ever made. Global Overseas (located to the right of the lower edu or (808) 956-4728 had to try. About three weeks Adoptees’ Link, a non-governmen- entrance to the UHM Bookstore). later, I took my first solo trip on tal organization formed by Korean For more information, The Bottom Line contact Bob Duesterhaus at 956-7045. On average, 12 newborns are given to the wrong parents every day. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis. The pirate who was put into the Boo Box in the 1991 film “Hook” was played by Glenn Close. 8 Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 [email protected] WEEKENDVENUE RELATIONSHIPS My girlfriend and I met while playing World of Warcraft, but it’s all she does these days. I go on raids and grind for mats with her group, but one of these days I’d like to go on a date that wasn’t in Azeroth. What should I do? –Concerned Elf

Dear J.O.N. According to Jayme

Leighton Vila Jayme Sumida Staff Writer Staff Writer

Dear Concerned Elf, Dear Concerned Elf, If your relationship is to succeed, you must have a serious talk with your I believe it’s only fair that if you participate girlfriend. The situation you are describing, preferring the excitement of the with her group online, she should sacrifice the Internet to intimacy with your partner, is a symptom of Internet addiction. same. Although you two met playing World of As in any addictive relationship, your girlfriend may choose the Internet over Warcraft, it doesn’t mean you have to limit your- you, in which case you should end the relationship. selves to that realm. There is a whole world outside Internet addiction is new to the field of psychotherapy, and a fun- Azeroth. Tell her that you want to take her to din- damental definition has not materialized. This phenomenon was first ner and a movie or spend the whole day together recognized upon the release of Everquest in 1999. The World of Warcraft outdoors. If she refuses, explain how you feel about has had a similar effect, and support groups (e.g. Warcraft Widows) have your relationship; how it’s not going to work if she’s formed online to help ignored lovers deal with their addicted gamers. more attracted to online games than to you. When you have your talk with your girlfriend, it helps to make a list Like alcohol, drugs and gambling, online of three to five things that you want to fix. The list ensures that you don’t games have been considered addictive. According to overlook anything and you stick to the points that need to be resolved. It Wikipedia, a gaming addict is defined as a user who also helps you to prepare mentally for the difficult conversation. “plays compulsively, isolating themselves from, The overarching theme of your talk should be that you like her and or from other forms of, social content and focus- would like to spend more time with her – not her character. Any girl worth ing entirely on in-game achievements rather than a relationship should appreciate that her boyfriend is asking to spend broader life events.” more time with her in a new setting. If she chooses to go on a raid rather If your girlfriend decides to spend more quality than a date, you deserve a better girlfriend. time with you outside the gaming world, you have not only saved your relationship, but also saved her 76 Countries of A career from the gaming fantasy she has been living. If she Service! doesn’t change, on the other hand, then her priori- in Social ties right now don’t include your relationship. Work? If you see her online gaming as a potential threat to her health, there is a nonprofit organiza- 40 agencies want tion that helps gaming addicts. Online Gamers FLICKR COMMONS to talk to Anonymous is a 12-step, self-help, support and Relationships arenʻt all fun and games. recovery organization that provides online meetings Peace YOU for gamers and their loved ones. AT For advice from Jayme’s and Leighton’s perspectives, Corps THE SCHOOL OF e-mail the Features Desk at [email protected] SOCIAL WORK FAIR Please disclose if you would like to remain anonymous. Interview 2/25-2/26 Friday, Our relationship columnists are not professionals; their advice is Apply Online by 2/19 purely subjective. January 30, 2009 Information Session: Wednesday, Feb. 25 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. UH Manoa Campus Cntr Campus Center The Bottom Line Room 308 5:30–7:30pm Ballroom Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine. Sponsored by the www.peacecorps.gov UHM School of Social If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die. 800.424.8580 Work EO EDITOR Will Caron Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 L [email protected]

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Penn would lose split decision, majority deci- the bout after a split decision between sion or draw by unanimous the judges. draw, majority draw and split Since the 2006 matchup, Penn Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 @ 7pm has fought in four more events and draw has improved his career MMA record + Technical decision to 14-4-1, while St. Pierre has fought + Technical draw Hottest Bachelor or Bachelorette on Campus? in six events and maintains a current + Disqualifi cation MMA record of 17-2-0. + Forfeit Looking for a Valentine? + No contest Hawai‘i roots Penn’s Hawai‘i roots have been Join us at the Campus Center Ballroom Prize Giveaways! prominently displayed throughout for an event you won’t want to miss! Hottest Bachelor & his UFC appearances, and he has gained a strong following across the video with Hilo resident Ryan Higa Bachelorette to be Crowned!! islands. He displays his local roots titled “How to Be a UFC Fighter.” The at each fight through his choice of semi-instructional video features Penn Seating is Limited! entrance music, which is a combi- giving MMA advice, while Higa adds a nation of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s comedic element to the video. “Hawai‘i 1978” and Gnarls Barkley’s The impact that Penn has made “Crazy.” Penn’s fight apparel and in UFC, as well as in Hawai‘i, has RSVP only by Feb. 6, 2009 merchandise is available online at made Saturday’s UFC 94 a highly shopbjpenn.com and at T&C Surf anticipated event. In the 19 years that UH Manoa Students with valid ID can sign up by calling 956-4491 stores across Hawai‘i. UFC has been around, it continues to In July, Penn stayed true to his gain momentum and shows no signs of Or Pick up an entry form at the Ticket & Info Desk. local roots and appeared in a YouTube slowing down anytime soon. 12Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 [email protected] Men of War host Matadors in MPSF matches

Russell Tolentino “It is no fun to lose,” Wilton kills per set and 1.75 digs per set) Associate Sports Editor said. “But we are focused on daily have anchored the offense as well improvement and growth from the the defense and passing along with In men’s collegiate volleyball, challenges before us.” junior libero Ric Cervantes (2.62 there’s no such thing as an easy This week in practice, the digs per set). match. team has been focusing on the Senior Sean Carney is aver- This is especially true when basics, particularly passing and aging 11.76 assists per set as there are only 23 NCAA Division I serving. the team’s starting setter. He is teams and almost every opponent “We get better each day in all also second on the team in total is nationally ranked. areas,” Wilton said. blocks with 22. Such is life for the No. 12 The MPSF is regarded as the Senior outside hitter Jim University of Hawai‘i Warriors, toughest conference in the country, Clar and junior middle block- who will host the No. 2 Cal with 10 of the 12 MPSF teams er Matthew Rawson have both State Northridge Matadors for a being nationally ranked. been battling injuries and have pair of Mountain Pacific Sports The Eastern Intercollegiate recently gotten sick, according to Federation matches on Friday, Volleyball Association and the Wilton, but both are hopeful for Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31. Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball this weekend. Both matches are set for 7 p.m. at Association are the only other confer- The Matadors (6-0, 3-0 the Stan Sheriff Center, with both ences sponsoring men’s volleyball. MPSF) are off to their best start televised on K-5. This season, the young Warrior in school history and are coming “(They are a) very good team squad has had glimpses of stellar off a sweep of No. 10 UC Santa with great serving,” said head play, but the team has not been Barbara. They are led by senior coach Mike Wilton. able to capitalize on its leads and All-American Eric Vance, who is KENT NISHIMURA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI This season, the Warriors has struggled with hitting errors. averaging a team high 5.23 kills Hawaiʻiʼs Matthew Rawson soars for a kill against Pepperdineʼs Rodnei Santos during the Jan. (1-6, 0-4 MPSF) have lost to No. The Warriors are hitting .237 as a per set and 1.86 digs per set. 17 matchup between Warriors and the Waves. 1 Penn State, No. 3 Pepperdine team, while opponents have been The Warriors current six- (twice), No. 4 USC and No. 9 BYU. hitting .329. match losing streak is a tie for the The Warriors have dominat- Calif., last season, but the Warriors Their lone win came in the first The freshmen duo of Steven second-longest in school history, ed the overall series between the have the advantage at home, win- match of the season against No. 13 Hunt (4.04 kills per set and 1.52 with the record being seven (both teams, 39-14. The Matadors swept ning five straight at the Stan Ohio State. digs per set) and Gus Tuaniga (2.21 in 1991 and 2007). the season series in Northridge, Sheriff Center.

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