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Mānoa Maniacs $17K in debt

The group charged with bringing more students to UH Mānoa athletic events is facing a $17,000 defi cit, including $12,000 it spent on a prize website for students, the committee’s head said at a Feb. 24 meeting of the Student Athletic Fee Committee (SAFC). MATHEW URSUA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  Citing a “mistake” in budgeting that failed to account for outstand- Ashtrays like the one outside Hemenway Hall would be removed as part of UH Mānoa’s policy change. ing expenses accumulated over two years, Chairwoman Genevieve Brad- ley said the Mānoa Maniacs are not able to reimburse the UH athletics KA LEO EXCLUSIVE department, which fronted the money for the prize program, without funding from another source. At the meeting, Bradley submitted a proposal asking for $12,000 to cover the cost of the website and prize program for the current school year. In addition, she said the group has an operating defi cit for this of No butts this time about $5,000. The committee voted to defer a vote on the request until its March UH anounces zero-tolerance policy towards smoking meeting. Bradley said her group would focus on cheaper, more effective ways of ALEX BITTER AND ALDEN ALAYVILLA contain cancer-causing substances benches between Campus Center promoting games, including door-to-door visits at on-campus housing EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND WEB EDITOR such as formaldehyde and nitrosa- and Hemenway Hall. As part of the complexes. She said the website, which has about 300 registered users, mines, but the vapor’s effect on the change, he said, ashtrays at those has not been as effective as hoped. The University of Hawai‘i at health of users require further study. locations will be removed. “We tried for several semesters to use it but it just doesn’t seem like Mānoa announced a change to its “Because of the presence of Both UH’s current policy and the it’s happening,” she said. anti-smoking policy Monday with known toxins, even though in small one that will replace it charge stu- The eight percent of the student athletic fee which the SAFC receives a plan to ban smoking on campus amounts, vaping is likely to be dents and others on campus with is split between the Mānoa Maniacs, which uses it to attract students to starting July 1, making Mānoa the harmful to one’s health,” Pokhrel enforcing the rules by asking those UH athletic events, and funding for athletics- and health-related activi- second college campus in the state said. “There is some evidence sug- smoking in restricted areas to stop. ties coordinated by registered independent student organizations (RIOs). to be smoke-free after Kapiolani gesting that e-liquid and e-vapor Kristen Scholly, chair of UH Manoa In a statement sent to Ka Leo on Feb. 27, the SAFC said it has Community College. are toxic to cells of human organs. health promotions, said other uni- enough money to cover all of its expenses, including those of the In addition to areas on cam- However, long-term effects of vap- versities with zero-tolerance policies Manoa Maniacs. But the statement did not indicate that the SAFC pus currently smoke-free — inside ing on health is largely unknown at have found that method effective. had approved the proposal presented at the Feb. 24 meeting or oth- buildings, courtyards and around this point in time.” “Campuses across the coun- erwise moved money between accounts to pay the outstanding costs. sports and performing arts stadi- ums and arenas — the policy prohibits smoking on all outdoors Everyone knows where people are smoking, areas, including within vehicles on and now, they’re not going to be there. UH to use online training to help end university property. “It fi lls all the holes,” UH spokes- – DAN MEISENZAHL campus sex assault man Dan Meisenzahl said. “Every- UH SPOKESPERSON one knows where people are The University of Hawai‘i has begun offering online training in an smoking, and now, they’re not going attempt to decrease sexual assault rates on campus. to be there.” Pokhrel, who researches market- try that have already gone smoke- After a six to seven month search that had offi cials considering dozens UH Mānoa Chancellor Rob- ing on e-cigarettes use on young free or tobacco-free have adopted of options, the university decided to have EverFi, a Washington D.C.-based ert Bley-Vroman addressed in the adults, added that studies have self-enforcing policies, and they company, administer online sex assault prevention classes. release Monday that the policy found that vapor and e-liquid sam- totally believe it’s best practice,” According to UH media spokesperson Dan Meisenzahl, it comes with a aims to “provide a healthy and safe ples contain less toxins and carcino- she said. “It creates a sense of price tag of over $60,000 — about $2 per student. environment for students, employ- gens compared with tobacco smoke. community, because everyone is The course made its debut to students just over a week after the uni- ees and visitors.” “Because of the absence of evi- working together to make the air versity updated its policy on sex assault and as the university goes “Efforts will focus on discour- dence, it cannot be said with cer- clearer, and they do fi nd that most through a Title IX audit. aging the use of all tobacco and tainty how much less harmful smokers are very respectful.” The Tuesday morning email sent to UH Mānoa students said that the making sure there are resources vaping is compared with tobacco Acasia Hokama, chairperson for school expected students to register, but Meisenzahl said students would available for anyone who wants to smoking,” Pokhrel said. the UH Mānoa chapter of Colleges not be penalized if they chose not to take the course. quit,” Bley-Vroman wrote. The policy comes 10 months after Against Cancer, said she supports “You’re not going to get your scholarship money or anything withheld Two areas not explicitly stated in UH and the University of Hawaii Pro- the intent of UH’s existing policy from you,” Meisenzahl said. “It’s completely voluntary.” the policy were the use of e-ciga- fessional Assembly (UHPA) agreed but that relying on students and He said that starting fall 2015, administrators could start looking at rettes and chewing tobacco. Meis- to negotiate changes to the univer- others on campus to speak up isn’t ways to ensure students are trained. enzahl said, however, the policy sity’s policy on tobacco use. After working. “It’s a serious problem. When one in fi ve college women experience a may change depending on future UH Mānoa announced in October “There are a lot of people still sexual assault, we have a huge problem as a nation,” said Women’s Stud- state measures. 2013 it would implement a ban on all smoking on campus, and I don’t ies Department Chairwoman Meda Chesney-Lind. “It’s a living breathing thing,” tobacco products on campus, UHPA really see any type of campus Chesney-Lind said she didn’t expect many to complete the new course. Meisenzahl said. “We’re waiting to claimed the university had interfered authority going around and trying “If you want students talking about these things, you want big, high pro- see what kind of action is taken by with the union’s right to represent its to implement the ban,” she said. fi le forums on campus,” Chesney-Lind said. state lawmakers.” members by creating it. “There’s really no punishment.” UH student Tyler Shiroma said he received an email notifying about the Pallav Pokhrel, assistant professor Meisenzahl said the new pol- course but has not opened the email. at UH’s Cancer Prevention and Con- icy will snuff out smoking at a few “It wasn’t fl agged as a high priority,” he said. trol Program, said in an email the locations on campus where smok- What do you think? vapor and e-liquid from e-cigarettes ing is still allowed, such as two white Let us know @KaLeoOHawaii KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 05 [email protected] Noelle Fujii Courtney Teague @kaleoohawaii News Editor Associate News Editor NEWS An accidental politician Rep. Isaac Choy says he accomplished his goal of creating a conversation on UH’s budget crisis

SHIWANI JOHNSON ute, I have no clothes on!’... The Leg- SENIOR STAFF WRITER islature at the time was part of the problem. We were in denial too.” As the chairman of the House The overall improvement of UH, Committee on Higher Education his district and the state as a whole (HED), there is not much that goes on are what Choy says he works for at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa seven days a week. that state Rep. Isaac Choy does not Linda Ichiyama, representative know at least something about. for District 32 and vice chairwoman The university’s budget crisis is for the HED, works alongside Choy an example of this. and appreciates his work style and Choy – who represents District communication skills. 23 encompassing Mānoa, Puna- “Chair Choy is very proud of the hou, University and Mo‘ili‘ili, and university and wants it to be the has been in offi ce since 2008 – and best that it can be,” she said. “He his committee recently came under asks a lot of tough questions and fi re from students and faculty after puts forth some unpopular sugges- the introduction of his House Bill tions because he really feels that 555. The bill would have discontin- this a public university that should ued approximately 33 undergrad- be accessible to everyone, and that uate degree programs because of it should be a university we can all their small number of majors. be proud of.” The bill was deferred on Feb. 5, but Choy said the bill served its pur- ROOTS TO REPRESENTATION pose by starting a discussion about Choy grew up in the district he a matter — the university’s budget now represents. He attended Mānoa crisis — that needed attention. Elementary, Robert Louis Stevenson “A lot of times when people see Middle School and President Theo- problems they would rather just dore Roosevelt High School. stick their heads in the sand and He graduated from high school in hide. Sometimes, as politicians we 1971 and joined the Marine Corps. want to have a discussion. 555 is a After the military he went to San great example [of that],” Choy said. Jose State University, where he The aftermath of HB 555 is graduated with a degree in busi- MATHEW URSUA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  exactly what Choy was hoping for: ness administration. He came back Choy has introduced several UH Mānoa-related bills this session, including one that would now, he said, students and faculty to Hawai‘i and bought a building establish an ombuds office. are aware of the performances of with his father where he opened certain departments and adminis- his own accounting company. was washed. Choy says that when AN ACCIDENTAL POLITICIAN at the end he would be exhausted trators are thinking about ways to “I started my own business in he fi rst started as chairman of the “I am so fortunate to be able from having accomplished some- attract students and save money. nineteen-seventy,” Choy said. “It HED, the situation at UH Mānoa to represent the people of Mānoa thing important. was called Isaac W. Choy CPA before was pretty bad. However, over time [District 23]. Mānoa is an older “My whole life I’ve worked,” he CONCERNED AND INVOLVED [we sold it].” and by means of problem solving, neighborhood and it doesn’t have said. “I work seven days a week. At Due to his involvement with the all those infrastructure needs like this age I’m not gonna change. I like university on multiple levels, Choy [my] colleagues from Ewa Beach, to work.” has strong opinions on the budget A lot of times when people see problems or Waianae or Kapolei, those grow- For a man whose ideal day would and management of UH. In an issue they would rather just stick their heads in ing areas [have]. It’s a pretty stable be spent working, he occasionally of his monthly Prevailing Winds neighborhood,” Choy said. takes time to enjoy the more pleas- newsletter in 2013, he likened the the sand and hide. That stability and the opportu- ant aspects of life. In the 2014 Octo- children’s story called “The Emper- – ISAAC CHOY nity it allows him to focus on other ber issue of his monthly newsletter, or’s New Clothes” to the manage- STATE REPRESENTATIVE state matters, it was never his Prevailing Winds, Choy tells of his ment of the university. intention to go into politics. trip to Russia with his wife. Choy Choy acknowledges that UH has Choy has gained experience improvements have been made, “I was selected by the Demo- and his wife take an annual trip to come a long way since that time, through many avenues and said even simple things like washing the cratic Party to run,” he said. “I had someplace in the world. making efforts to assess the bud- that the biggest thing he has learned eaves of QLC. no intention to run, I didn’t ask my Choy uses Prevailing Winds as get crisis and problems within the along the way is problem solving. Whatever diffi culties that UH wife, the decision was made in less means of conveying his opinions administration. He also acknowl- Over time he realized that there is Mānoa has, Choy believes that the than two minutes. This is my eighth and concerns to his constituents. edges that the Legislature, in giv- not just one solution to any problem university is a valuable asset to the year. I’m really an entrepreneur. I’m a “My whole philosophy in poli- ing autonomy to the university, was and that seeking out a solution that district. business manager. I owned my own tics is I don’t expect everybody to partly responsible for these crises. the majority agrees on is import- “The University of Hawai‘i adds fi rm. I love professional practice. agree with everything I do. In fact “At the time I felt that book, that ant. In the State House of Represen- to Mānoa. When people talk That’s my life. As long I am contrib- that’s an impossibility. But, I always little book, was exactly how the tatives, fi nding a solution through about the University of Hawai‘i uting [to politics] I’ll stay. Once I feel thought I want to be what I labeled university administration was,” he problem solving that the majority they always say the University of that I’m not contributing I’ll leave.” a good politician. And I thought a said. “They denied that they had no accepts allows for positive progress. Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Mānoa is a spe- This idea of constant contribu- great politician made sure that his clothes on; they were in denial. Since He uses UH as an example of cial place,” Choy said. tion and progress is the way Choy constituents knew exactly where that time, I think they are looking in problem-solving. Recently, the lives his life. He said he would he stood on issues. I use to Prevail- the mirror and saying ‘Wait a min- Queen Lili‘uokalani Center roof spend his perfect day working, and ing Winds [for that], ” he said. 06 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE

[email protected] Noelle Fujii Courtney Teague NEWS @kaleoohawaii News Editor Associate News Editor Bill would create selective service requirement for UH

ALEX BITTER for men applying for federal fi nan- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF cial aid for college and federal jobs. Thirty one states have laws with Men interested in enrolling at similar consequences for non-reg- a University of Hawai‘i campus or istrants, according to the Selective accepting a position within state Service System. While Hawai‘i isn’t or county government would fi rst currently among them, a state law have to register for selective mili- passed in 2001 automatically regis- tary service if a legislative proposal ters all men who apply for or renew becomes law. a driver’s license. Poised for a vote before the full But using universities as a point state house, HB 52 and its compan- of registration could slow the enroll- ion in the senate, SB 468, would ment process for students, said Jan require all men to register with Javinar, interim associate vice presi- the national Selective Service Sys- dent for student affairs at UH.  tem and provide evidence of that “This would be yet another piece BENRICK DECASTRO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I As part of Apple’s settlement with UH, his salary as a chemistry professor is nearly $300,000 a year. registration to UH in order to take of paper or documentation that the classes at the university. applicant has to turn in,” he said of While proponents of the bill say it the registration. will help men between the ages of 18 Pepper said the Selective Ser- and 26 comply with federal law and vice System provides universities Apple back in the open up career opportunities, others with lists of men who have regis- say it could do the opposite by lim- tered, limiting their focus to stu- iting access to jobs and education at dents who have not yet registered. state and county institutions. While the law would register col- classroom Andrew Pepper, an attorney and lege-bound and state-employed state director for the U.S. Selec- men, he acknowledged that others, The previous chancellor is described by tive Service System who worked such as men who get jobs in the with State Sen. Gilbert Keith-Aga- private sector directly out of high faculty as optimistic ran (D-Wailuku-Waihe‘e-Kahului) to school, may still not know that they draft the bill, said it aims to increase need to register. NICOLE DAVIS Chairwoman Kristin Kumashiro. EXPERIENCE BEFORE MĀNOA Hawai‘i’s 73 percent registration rate “Most aren’t resisting, they just SENIOR STAFF WRITER He is currently working alongside Apple received his bachelors of and ensure that men in the state don’t know,” he said. Kumashiro on a study about elastin science in biology from Pennsylva- are eligible for federal employment While the senate version of the After leaving his position as the – a vertebrate protein with biome- nia State University and a doctorate and other perks that require it. bill has been deferred by both com- UH Mānoa chancellor, Tom Apple chanics properties. in physical chemistry from the Uni- Acknowledging concerns about mittees to which it was sent, the is enjoying his new job and col- Chemistry professor Craig Jensen versity of Delaware. selective service’s ultimate pur- house version, introduced by State leagues as a professor in the chem- felt Apple has made a great addition Before coming to UH Manoa he pose — to create a reserve of men Rep. Ken Ito (D-Kāne‘ohe-Maunaw- istry department at the University to the department so far and works worked as a provost, a vice pro- eligible for military service during ili-Olomana), has been passed by of Hawai‘i at Mānoa campus. well with other students and faculty. vost, a dean of a college, a dean of a “national emergency” — he said three committees in as many weeks. Apple has been working as a ten- “He volunteers to teach classes a graduate college, a department the U.S.’s conclusion of combat Only one lawmaker, State Rep. Ber- ured professor since the beginning and chair committees any opportu- chair and a chemistry researcher. missions in Iraq and Afghanistan in trand Kobayashi (D-Wai‘alae-Kaha- of Spring 2015, following his dis- nity he gets. He’s doing this all with He’s worked at fi ve different uni- the last four years means a draft is la-Diamond Head-Kaimukī-Kapa- missal last July from his UH admin- so much enthusiasm and continues versities across the country and has unlikely in the near future. hulu), has voted against the bill. istrative position. He currently to be very optimistic,” Jensen said. received awards such as Rensselaer “There has not been a draft since “It’s pretty sweeping when you teaches four classes – two sections Fellow chemistry professor Mar- Polytechnic Institutes’ “Trustees’ 1972, and the U.S. just fought two start to talk about getting an edu- of physico-chemical measurements cus Tius said that Apple has been Outstanding Teacher Award” in 1996. major wars without conscription,” cation, getting a job and getting and one section of both profes- very supportive of the department. he said. “To not register is just a unpaid positions in [state] gov- sional ethics for chemists and the- “He has volunteered for a heavy MORE INFO tragic loss of your benefi ts. Given ernment,” Kobayashi said. “It’s ory of chemical bonding. undergraduate teaching load and the current situation, it seems very overreaching in that it applies to “It’s refreshing to see students he has contributed his service on APPLE’S JOB EXPERIENCE unfortunate.” many things.” who not only work hard in the class- committees, including the Depart- BEFORE UH MĀNOA Although the moratorium on Outside of paid state jobs, he said, room, but in the professional fi eld as mental Personnel Committee and women in combat roles was elimi- hundreds of volunteer positions on well,” Apple said. “They value their also the Graduate Recruitment • 1981-83 nated in 2013, the Selective Service state boards and commissions such education because a lot of them are and Admissions Committee that I Postdoctoral Research Fellow System does not register women. In as the State Board of Nursing could paying for this themselves.” chair,” Tius said in an email inter- at Iowa State University a statement on its website, though, be expected to comply. Apple said it was “really fun” to view. “Especially at this time in the the system says it is capable of Despite the wide scope of the be back working in a classroom department’s history, when the • 1983-87 drafting women “given the mission proposal, proponents like George setting and sharing his knowledge total number of Chemistry faculty Assistant Professor of and additional modest resources.” Okuda, a committee clerk for State and experience with students. After members is very small, his will- Chemistry at the University of Under federal law, men who don’t Rep. Ito who is familiar with the bill, leaving research and teaching for a ingness to help out and to reduce Nebraska register for the selective service can maintain that the measure is a plus decade, he said he has been very some of the workload of his col- face a felony charge, but that part for young men. appreciative of the sincere wel- leagues is greatly appreciated.” • 1987-91 of the law is rarely enforced, Pep- “We’re not trying to limit them come from the department, his col- Apple said he is very excited to Associate Professor of per said, adding that the last time but help them to expand their leagues and students. plan new classes to teach in fall Chemistry at the University of someone faced such a charge in opportunities,” he said. 2015, including a possible studio Nebraska Hawai‘i was during the Vietnam War. 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[email protected] Noelle Fujii Courtney Teague NEWS @kaleoohawaii News Editor Associate News Editor Another step towards being sustainable Executive policy sets carbon neutrality, energy efficiency goals

LYLE AMINE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  The Board of Regents’ sustainability policy dictated that the executive sustainability policy be established by the president’s office.

NOELLE FUJII said. “And human-caused climate Lynch said, is that what gets mea- draft of their plans by 2016. report to the operations offi ce. NEWS EDITOR change is advancing at an ever-in- sured gets done. All the policies and plans would The sustainability curriculum creasing pace. So if we are truly to “Much of the operations section be living documents that evolve and council would advise and report The university has once again be stewards of our place, then it is of the policy articulates these dif- adapt as conditions change, he said. to the Vice President for Academic moved forward on its path to sus- upon us to take measures to pro- ferent focus areas that are import- Junior Nick Abarcar, a psychology Affairs, Lynch said. tainability with the signing of its tect the climate.” ant to us, and really tasks us with major, thinks any time an organiza- “If we are to rethink our cam- executive sustainability policy on He added that UH is one of the fi guring out what it is that we should tion has it within its power to set sus- puses, if we were to reimagine our Feb. 26. largest users of electricity in the be measuring and tracking,” he said. tainability as a goal, it should do so. campuses as living laboratories, University of Hawai‘i President state, but whatever progress the then curriculum and operations David Lassner electronically signed university makes in reducing its should absolutely be in communi- the policy at the third annual Hawai‘i energy usage helps the state to If we are truly to be stewards of our place, cation working together,” he said. Sustainability in Higher Education meet its own energy effi ciency goals. then it is upon us to take measures to “Because what an amazing oppor- summit on campus. According to The policy also asks that UH be tunity we have to connect students interim System Sustainability Coor- 40 percent more energy effi cient protect the climate. with real projects on the ground dinator Matthew Lynch, this policy than its 2008 baseline. – MATTHEW LYNCH in their own campus to be more represents a clear stake in the sand. “Furthermore there are carbon INTERIM SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR sustainable, to help them reduce “The university has now formal- emissions that are attached as a energy use, to reduce waste, to be ized its commitment in its policy so result of energy use. So by reducing better stewards of their water.” that we are integrating sustainabil- our energy use, we can reduce our “And once we can start to think “In the grand scheme of things, ity into this institution through its carbon emissions and get closer to about those metrics, again what gets [sustainability] is basically saving MOVING AHEAD very DNA,” he said. carbon neutrality,” he said. measured gets done, and we can the world because if we don’t make According to Lynch, UH is looking Lassner believes becoming car- then start to think about the action this a goal the world is going to die into ways to fully resource its sus- AN EXECUTIVE POLICY bon neutral is an ambitious goal. steps that are needed to accomplish a lot sooner than it should,” he said. tainability goals. The purpose of this policy is to “I believe it’s entirely possible those goals.” “The fi scal climate is currently very further establish goals and metrics the reason why we set it out as 100 The campuses have also been for- FORMALIZING GROUPS FOR tight,” he said. “However, sustain- in areas ranging from operations to percent carbon neutral is to put a mally tasked with creating their own SUSTAINABILITY ability is something that can largely curriculum to campus engagement. stake in the ground,” he said. sustainability implementation plans. Currently, sustainability is housed fund itself with some seed funding.” “Every campus has the oppor- The policy also asks the uni- According to Lynch, given the pace under the system vice president for Other campuses that have sim- tunity and obligation to embrace versity to establish metrics and the system-wide sustainability strat- administration’s offi ce, which deals ilarly embraced sustainability at sustainability principles for all reporting mechanisms to track egy has unfolded — in regards to the with university operations. their cores have utilized and har- campus activities and to set data- water stewardship, fuel effi ciency, Board of Regents approving its pol- Vice President for Administra- nessed savings from energy effi - based performance measures to waste management and sustain- icy in 2014 and last week’s signing of tion Jan Gouveia is the fi rst execu- ciency measures to fund their other improve resource use effi ciencies, able food practices. the executive policy — the campuses tive administrator to be tasked with sustainability initiatives. increase the generation and use What’s important about metrics, are on track to have at least a fi rst the responsibility of ensuring UH “So energy effi ciency is really the of renewable energy, and conserve is meeting its sustainability goals, cornerstone of a good sustainabil- state social, cultural, economic and Lynch said. ity plan because it has a potential environmental resources,” the pol- The policy formally establishes to become the economic engine icy states. an offi ce of sustainability under that can drive all of the sustain- In addition, the university is also her direction. ability measures,” he said. in a position to increase and trans- In addition, the policy establishes He added that the university has mit knowledge in sustainability, and two councils: one sustainability potential to positively impact the the policy encourages research on council and one sustainability cur- communities it serves. issues that affect campus and com- riculum council. “In my mind, the university has munity sustainability. “The sustainability council is the so much potential to not just formally recognized and sort of cre- reduce its energy use but to really BECOMING MORE SUSTAINABLE ated group,” Lynch said. “All of this be a catalyst for communities to go The policy dictates that the work prior to this point has been forth and pass sustainability as a university becomes carbon neu- done by voluntary, adhoc, informal, milestone along the way to thriving, tral by 2050. passionate people who care about fl ourishing communities that live in According to Lynch, this can be this stuff, who have not been man- harmony with each other and that defi ned as reducing fi rst and then dated to do this, who have decided steward their natural resources and offsetting the university’s carbon that this is so important that we’re restore health to both land and emissions. going to take the time out of our people,” he said. “A university like ours with such LYLE AMINE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  schedules to make sure that it does.” a high energy use, has a signifi cant The third annual Hawai‘i Sustainability in Higher Education summit took This group would focus on oper- Web Editor Alden Alayvilla contrib- impact on our environment,” he place over the weekend with participants who came from across the state. ations issues and would advise and uted to this article. 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[email protected] Angusina Campbell Pavel Stankov OPINIONS @kaleoopinions Opinions Editor Associate Opinions Editor trained to teach. If the teacher uate teaching assistants who are was trained, the problem may be gaining experience. In addition to with his or her ability to teach. working on their doctorate, graduate assistants are already earning GRADUATE STUDENTS less from teaching than professors One of the most important things and instructors. Increasing costs to to note about the University of schools and drops in earnings will Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s instructional make it diffi cult to stay in school. employees is that about one-third Not requiring formal training will of them are graduate assistants. In allow graduates to stay and teach addition to having a higher teach- in school. er-to-student ratio, classes may be taught by assistants who may not yet ADJUNCT PROFESSORS be qualifi ed to teach. It is common NOT A SOLUTION for an instructor to not have a teach- An alternative to saving money ing degree, as many of the positions would be to hire adjunct profes- only require a doctorate in his or sors, but that has its limitations. her given fi eld, but when it comes to While adjunct professors are paid teaching, evidence of success is what less by the school compared to is necessary. There are openings in tenured professors, adjunct pro- which the minimum requirement is fessors are also tied to the school Teachers can educate a bachelor’s degree, yet applicants by contract. The school that hires without that requirement may be the adjunct professor has to wait considered if no teacher with such until the contract expires and can without formal training credentials applies. then refuse to renew the contract. Adjunct professors are also hired Priority should be improving student learning GRADUATE STUDENTS NEED for specifi c courses in which faculty MONEY, EXPERIENCE members do not specialize, in addi- UH Mānoa had planned to reduce tion to being hired as a response the number of teaching assis- to student demand. While adjunct SOURCE: ISTOCK  tants. Not only would the cuts have professors have better benefi ts UH Mānoa graduate assistants must be proficient in English if they wish to teach. strained the students and staff of over the other options, the damage affected departments, but they that can be incurred by faulty pro- MCKARL MANUEL HIGH STAKES While students are responsi- would also have kept the gradu- fessors is far more costly. STAFF WRITER Teachers serve as gatekeepers ble for their own learning, that ate teaching assistants who double for students, helping them learn responsibility is shared with the as staff and students from earning JUDGING BY ABILITY Teaching effectively is a sign for and checking to see if they qualify Having training serves to make students that the teacher obtained to move on to the next step. At the the teacher look better quali- the training necessary to be suc- college level, this “next step” may When it comes to teaching, evidence of fi ed, but whether he or she is truly cessful in teaching. However, teach- be where the student graduates success is what we need. qualifi ed is determined by how he ers do not always need to go through and moves on to the next part of or she teaches. If the teaching is training in order to instruct. For some his or her life. When a teacher spe- ineffective, the fault lies with the employers, it is more of a prefer- cializes in a fi eld but does not have students’ teacher. If the students the valuable experience and money teacher’s capability and not the ence than a necessity. This is the the training to teach it, it would not are putting in the effort, faults in necessary to fi nish their degree. lack of training. case in schools where prior train- be a surprise if the teacher’s stu- learning are with the teacher. It The issue regarding formal training is optional when applying as an dents were a little nervous for the becomes a larger problem if the ing is not the only concern, as What do you think? instructor. remainder of the term. teacher in question had also been money is another priority for grad- Let us know @KaLeoOpinions Dealing with the deficit Academics should not suffer for athletics

ALEX RELOVA reduction of classes. Departments CONTRIBUTING WRITER ranging from biology to women’s studies would be impacted from In the last 13 years, the Univer- the proposed budget cuts. Graduate sity of Hawai‘i athletic department students would not only delay their has ended the fi scal year in defi cit careers but may be forced to pay 11 times. Gib Arnold’s Oct. 2014 fi ring more than $20,000 because their TA may potentially lead to the depart- tuition waivers would be cut. ment owing another $1.4 million, The athletic department may be nearly the amount needed to get important to the university econ- the College of Natural Sciences out omy, but UH is primarily an insti- of its defi cit. With the UH budget cri- tute for higher learning. The ahletic sis, several programs have been cut department must adhere to the in order to save money. standards of academic policy. Stu- However, rather than cutting dent-athletes are students fi rst and extracurricular programs, the uni- athletes second. Therefore, it is versity has proposed to trim higher unethical for the university to allo- education departments. The reduc- cate more money towards athletics tion of teaching assistants (TAs) when the purpose of the university would lead to both increased uni- is in jeopardy. versity unemployment and the Ka Leo O Hawai‘i ILLUSTRATION BY PATRICK DRAKE / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 11 [email protected] Gabrielle Pangilinan Student Ad Manager ADVERTISING

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[email protected] Angusina Campbell Pavel Stankov OPINIONS @kaleoopinions Opinions Editor Associate Opinions Editor OUR VOICE UH falling short in battle against sexual assault Children In the wake of a Title IX audit, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has emailed students a link to an optional course on sexual harassment. The program’s objectives page states it aims “to enable you to who kill identify sexual harassment behav- Discussing the age of accountability iors.” If UH was willing to pay $60,000 for the course, it could have explored a more direct pro- SOURCE: ISTOCK  gram for combatting harassment The 2005 Roper v. Simmons decision by the U.S. Supreme Court abolished the death penalty for minors. that does more than help students “identify” implications of the term. KEON DIEGO “A minimum age of criminal of a child charged with homicide, and [their] internalized moral In a Ka Leo interview, UH media CONTRIBUTING WRITER responsibility below the age of 12 10-year-old Tristin Kurilla of Penn- appreciation of the quality of the spokesperson Dan Meisenzahl said years is considered by the Com- sylvania is alleged to have beat conduct,” Dr. Claire McDiarmid said the course was introduced so that It is questionable to give crim- mittee not to be internationally 90-year-old Helen Novak to death. in an article. UH would be in compliance. He inal responsibility solely by age. acceptable,” the United Nations’ He grabbed a cane, placed it around Treating children as adults sug- also said that in Fall 2015, admin- Instead, consideration must be appointed Committee on the her throat and punched her in the gests a disregard to their adaptable istrators could begin considering given to concepts that are involved Rights of the Child (CRC) said in a stomach and throat several times nature and potential to change. whether students would receive with a child’s potential lack of com- general statement. – provoked by Novak’s yelling and Fundamentally, such an action sexual harassment training and prehension and maturity. his loss of temper. Because crimi- implies that they have the abil- that no decision has been made. Children are often looked upon HOMICIDE nal homicide is excluded from the ity to make sensible, mature deci- But why not now, and why is the as innocent, ignorant and inca- In early February in Ohio, an state’s juvenile law, Kurilla was sions. This expectation is not only training only optional? pable of criminal intent, but it is 11-year-old girl was charged in charged as an adult. premature, but also opposes the “Our efforts will be more effective uncertain whether this is the case. the fatal beating of a two-month- commonly held belief that an indi- if we have a shared understanding Although data released by the old infant. The infant was sleep- TREATING CHILDREN AS ADULTS vidual’s mind develops most sig- of what this commitment means,” Federal Bureau of Investigation ing over for the night, by request It seems prudent to designate nifi cantly in their teenage years. UH President David Lassner said in a (FBI) show the rate at which vio- of the 11-year-old girl, her mother the age of responsibility when This belief is displayed by the cur- letter at the beginning of the course. lent youth crime occurs has been being close friends with the victim’s children are considered capa- rent age requirements in handling Students cannot be expected to steadily declining since 2009, sev- mother. The three were on a couch ble of sensing right from wrong. a vehicle, drinking, renting a car or acquire this “shared understand- eral cases over the past fi ve years downstairs when the mother fell This guideline, however, fails to be starting a bank account. ing” if the university ignores those called into question the age of asleep. An hour later, she was awak- indicative of an ability to take per- However, prepubescent children who dismiss the training. criminal responsibility. ened to fi nd her daughter holding sonal responsibility to the degree are considered competent enough UH should mandate the course by In the U.S., state law establishes the badly beaten infant, who even- adults can. A child’s environment to fully understand and grasp threatening to place a hold on the the age of criminal responsibility. tually died during surgery due to and experiences are also vital com- the implications of murder, as it accounts of students who ignore Currently, 13 states have fi xed min- extensive internal injuries. Ohio law ponents of any decision regarding affects themselves and everyone the initiative or state intentions to imum ages ranging from six to 12 prohibits the girl from being tried his or her criminal accountability. around them. The issue of crimi- require future freshmen or transfer years old. Those that have no set as an adult, but she can be sent “The fair imputation of criminal nal accountability are complex and students to complete the program standard rely on the common law to the state’s Department of Youth responsibility requires knowledge require an in-depth examination as part of the admission process. age of seven. Some see these lim- Services facility until she turns 21. of wrongfulness, understanding of rather than a streamlined approach Schools like University of Cali- its as insupportable. Last year, in another instance criminality and its consequences to disciplining children. fornia – Berkeley, Louisiana State University, Ohio University and the tion on a heightened fuel supply University of Portland already man- detracted from the fact that tran- date sexual harassment programs sitioning to emission-free energy for all students, and UH should fol- Pedal to the metal needs to happen immediately, but low suit. the production from these wells True, the university has recently America’s inappropriate response to low gas prices declines roughly 80 percent after adopted the “yes means yes” pol- three years. It is the shortest-lived icy, which encourages affi rmative JAKE TAYLOR March 2009. Incidentally, the year fracking to obtain oil and natural method of drilling we have utilized consent. Still, UH cannot expect to CONTRIBUTING WRITER before, 2008, recorded the highest gas deposits from seams in the Bak- and falls short of a reliable energy discourage students from assault ever price of oil per barrel at $136.29. ken oil fi eld many thousands of feet source for the future. through such passive means. It’s time to celebrate. Gas prices With oil prices, extreme fl uctua- below the Great Plains. The United UH needs to take direct, immedi- are lower than they’ve been in fi ve tions in a short period of time are States produced just over nine mil- IMPACTING EVERYONE ate action against sexual violence – years. There’s never been a better common. There are many differ- lion barrels of crude oil per day in Falling gas prices are relevant and if the issue is to resonate with time to hop in your car and drive. ent reasons for the inconsistencies, Oct. 2014, more than 1973, mostly now because Americans bought 17 students, it might take more than an While you’re thinking about it, now including geopolitical disputes or due to this method of extraction percent more full-sized SUVs and emailed link to a voluntary course. seems like a good time to upgrade the supply of reserves. according to the U.S. Energy Infor- pickups in Dec. 2014 than the pre- to that bigger vehicle you’ve always The ethics of the issue arise mation Administration. vious year. General Motors reported ABOUT OUR VOICE wanted. With these fuel prices, you from the method of extraction and Fracking has several side effects. increases of 42 percent in truck Opinions expressed in “Our Voice” can fi nally afford it. The rumble of whether a fossil fuel based society For example, the Natural Resources sales as well as 36 percent in SUVs are the work of Ka Leo’s Editorial the Hemi is audibe. is something that our civilization Defense Council found organic and crossovers. Board. Members include Editor-in- If that seems like a ridiculous can survive on. America currently and inorganic contaminants in People should consider the Chief Alexander Bitter, Opinions Edi- response to discounted fuel prices, has a misguided faith in hydraulic the wastewater that are “toxic to effects of their actions, which relate tor Angusina Campbell, Associate that’s because it is. However, this is fracturing (fracking) and the corre- humans and aquatic life, radioac- to the bigger picture. No one is iso- Opinions Editor Pavel Stankov, Fea- how America responded at the end sponding amount of oil it has pro- tive or corrosive.” Some people near lated in this interconnected world. tures Editor Brad Dell and Associate of 2014, and it’s a sad demonstra- vided recently, disregarding any fracking operations can light their It’s important to investigate the News Editor Courtney Teague. We tion of how shortsighted some of us thoughts of planetary preservation. tap water on fi re because chemicals motivations behind such a bizarre encourage responses in the form of have become. have seeped into their watershed. shift in something so important to letters to the editor. To submit one, TOO MUCH FRACKING Also, the United States Geologi- society and with such enormous go to kaleo.org/opinion/submit or REASON FOR FALLING OIL PRICES As of Oct. 2014, the North Dakota cal Survey attributed the fi vefold implications. Not doing so is to mail your letter to: Ka Leo O Hawai‘i, At the time of this writing, the Department of Mineral Resources increase in earthquakes in central accept the inevitable consequences 2445 Campus Road, Hemenway Hall price of crude oil is $41.75 per bar- reported there are more than 11 U.S. to this method of oil extraction. and to leave yourself no choice but 107, Honolulu, HI 96822. rel, the lowest it has been since thousand wells currently using Moreover, not only has the atten- to endure what comes. - MANOA CAREER CENTER PRESENTS: CAREER CAREFAIR

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Use this formula to build your TAILOR YOUR INTRODUCTION 60-second introduction by including: Obtain a list of employers attending the career fair from the Manoa Career Center STEP 1 website’s “Events” tab and click on the links to do research on their products, services • Your name and opportunities. Tailor your introduction based on your research about each company. • Class standing (sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student) • Description of opportunities that you are seeking PRACTICE TO PERFECTION • Relevant experience (work, internship, volunteer work) Practice, practice, and practice your introduction. Add positive nonverbal communica- • Highlights of skills and strengths tion such as making eye contact and having amiable facial expressions, body language • Knowledge of the company STEP 2 and posture. Practice in front of a mirror, with a friend, or with a Manoa Career Center career counselor.

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When you are at a career fair, asking questions is just as important •What are the challenges in this position? as answering questions employers may have about your career plans This will help you determine the position’s fit with your skills and abilities. or interests. The questions you pose will show employers that you are interested in their company and have done your research and will help you assess whether a company/position is a good fit for you. Below is a sampling of questions to ask and avoid. NOT TO ASK

• Questions about salary, raises, benefits, flex-time, vacation leaves. AdditionalAdditional tips •In advance of the career fair, visit the Mānoa Career Center’s web- • Questions that reveal that you have NOT done your research on the company. site (mānoa.hawaii.edu/careercenter), click on the ‘Events’ tab to view the list of employers participating in the fair and click on the links to research the companies.

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AMBER NUNN KHAN someone’s faith or spirituality,” really about God. It’s really about A NATION-WIDE CAMPAIGN peers about faith and other spiri- STAFF WRITER said Kelly Zakimi, a student and having a relationship and let- The campaign is inspired by other tual topics. member of the leadership team ting students know that they can Cru groups that have done it on col- “We just really want students to If you’re a student at the Univer- of Cru. “So we want people to feel have a relationship with Jesus, with lege campuses and say it has been truly know the one true God,” Naka- sity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, then it’s comfortable and open to be able to God, through Jesus. That’s our main effective in stirring conversation. mori said. hard to miss the students wear- do that, especially through hearing goal. Even though it says ‘Cody’ on Over 200 campuses have partic- ing bright yellow T-shirts with the other students’ stories.” the shirt, it’s really that the peo- ipated in the “I Agree” campaign MORE INFO words “I Agree With Cody” printed ple wearing that, they have Jesus since 1999. on them. They’ve been all over WHAT ARE THEY AGREEING ABOUT? in their hearts.” “It has been different on every END EVENT campus since Feb. 24 and will con- “It is based on the premises Cru will set up a board that campus. Some people have gotten tinue to be worn until March 5. that ‘Cody’ believes that you can will allow people to share their really pumped about it and oth- LOCATION Cru, formally known as Cam- have a personal relationship with thoughts and hand out fl yers in ers got really angry,” Brown said. Art Auditorium 132 pus Crusade for Christ, is hosting God,” Cru staff member Kimiyo Campus Center until March 5. “The leader of the Atheist club on an outreach campaign known as Brown said. “Our goal is not to convert peo- another campus stepped up and HOURS “I Agree With Cody” this semester Cody Nakamori is a senior that ple,” Zakimi said. “But to help them wrote an article questioning why March 5 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with other Christian campus min- has been a member of Cru since to ask questions and to learn more. everyone was so angry about it istries to increase a campus-wide his freshman year at UH Mānoa It’s about being in a safe environ- and why everyone was okay with MEETINGS conversation about God and bring and has been chosen to be the fi g- ment for people to explore who the presence of a ministry, but not Cru has a large group event awareness to who Jesus is. It is urehead of the movement this year. Jesus is.” okay with them promoting it, when called CRUcial every Tuesday meant to give people the oppor- “He was chosen because his The campaign leads up to March nothing changed.” from 7 - 9 p.m. in Bilger 152. tunity to ask questions about God presence on campus, his passion 5 when Nakamori will share his Cru members are hoping to and other spiritual conversations for people and his powerful testi- story of fi nding God along with unite the different campus minis- THE SHIRT that would otherwise be diffi cult mony,” Brown said. other students that will share their tries and give ministry students the T-shirts may be purchased for or awkward to talk about. “It’s called ‘I agree with Cody,’ beliefs through song, dance and opportunity to take personal steps $8 at the Cru table in Campus “Sometimes, especially in col- but it’s not really about me,” poetry in the Art Auditorium. in their faith by coming out of their Center during tabling hours lege, there is fear of asking about Nakamori said. “It’s about God. It’s comfort zone and talking with their UH to host tenth annual Relay For Life BRAD DELL remember the people that you’ve it’s a college campus we only get candles and are decorated in the MORE INFO FEATURES EDITOR lost,” Hokama said. “And to feel college students, but we actu- memory of someone who has been comfort from everyone else too – ally pull in a lot of people from affected by cancer. The ceremony The 10th annual Relay For Life, to know that you are not alone.” the community. It’s a good way to includes the lighting of the bags, a walk-a-thon fundraiser for can- Participants can either attend the bring people closer,” said UH Relay and a silent lap in respect of those cer research hosted by the Ameri- event and raise monetary dona- For Life recruiter and microbiology who fought, have been fi ghting and can Cancer Society, will take place tions individually or as a team. senior James Miller. have fallen to cancer. The bags can at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Teams are encouraged to have at Many of the participants have had be decorated at the event, or pur- Field this weekend. least one person walking laps on or are directly affected by cancer. chased beforehand at relayuh.com. To celebrate 10 years of hold- the track at all times for the entire Emily Cummins, the UH Relay All money raised for the event RELAY FOR LIFE ing Relay For Life on campus, this 18 hours of the relay to symbolize for Life mission and delivery chair- will go to the American Cancer year’s theme is “Decades,” and so how cancer never sleeps. woman, had cancer when she was 2 Society, from whom researchers LOCATION event participants are encouraged Tents will be set up for resting, years old, as did her grandmother can then apply for funding. Clarence T.C. Ching Field to dress up in clothing from their and other campsites will be used and friends from elementary school. Last year, $88,000 was raised. favorite decade. While the relay is for infl atables, dunk tanks, photo “It’s defi nitely a motivator,” Cum- This year, the Relay For Life com- WHEN supposed to be fun, UH Relay For booths, concerts, Zumba, fi tness mins said. “To fi ght for those peo- mittee hopes to raise $100,000. As March 7, 2 p.m. to March 8, 8 a.m. Life chairwoman and senior micro- boot camp and more. ple and just give people a reason to of March 1, $17,058.55 was raised, 45 biology major Acasia Hokama said Volunteers and cancer survivors fi ght. I personally can’t remember teams were created and 290 partic- MEETINGS that the event is ultimately about will roam the fi eld and speak with my own experience, but I know that ipants signed up. $10 registration, unless you are a cancer’s impact – commemorating those who wish to learn more about it’s draining. People need a reason The fundraising will not stop at cancer survivor. survivors, supporting sufferers and what it is like to live with cancer. to keep pushing forward.” Relay For Life this year. Hokama memorializing those who have died. The event isn’t only open to mem- Hokama and Miller said that the said that a Bark For Life is being INFO: “[The relay] is a fun event, but bers of the University of Hawai‘i highlight of the relay is the lumi- planned for this summer, which is RelayUH.com also a good reminder why the fi ght community – anyone can join. naria ceremony at night. Lumi- a “Relay For Life, but with dogs.” that needs to go on, and a time to “A lot of people think that since naria are paper bags that contain Ka Leo O Hawai‘i 22 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE

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This food truck has been at the far end of Legacy Path, outside of IVY LEI / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  Krauss Hall, for a few years now. Yoshimoto would like to work at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, then go to grad school. Featuring mainly Hawaiian foods, the menu offers plate lunches of kālua pig, teri chicken, chicken long rice and more. Justin Yoshimoto: A full plate ($8-10) comes with two scoops of white rice and mac or tossed salad. The combo plate comes with two entrées, plus rice Engineer, researcher, leader and salad ($10-12). For those less hungry, there’s a mini plate option UHM student honored as 2015 Hawai‘i’s Student Engineer of the Year with one scoop of rice, as well as side orders of the entrées. MEAKALIA PREVICH-LIU to major in engineering when he been involved with over the years LEADING ENGINEER AND LEADER I ordered the lau lau plate ($10) STAFF WRITER started his freshman year in 2011 at UH, he helped to start a drone Yoshimoto is also the president with a side of haupia ($1.50). It at UH Mānoa. program in the spring semester of of the UH Mānoa chapter of the seemed like a lot of food, but Electrical engineering student “I really liked those [classes], and 2014 at UH Mānoa for his senior International Electrical Engineer- much of that was the ti leaves Justin Yoshimoto, who maintains then I kind of realized I liked fi x- capstone project called “UH Drone ing Honor Society (IEEE-HKN). He that wrapped the meat. The pork multiple leadership roles in engi- ing things and making things bet- Technologies.” Yoshimoto played a said this leadership role in particu- was tender and fl avorful. It was neering projects and a 3.95 GPA, has ter,” Yoshimoto said. more technical role than a manag- lar is a change in the type of roles over-salted, but it went well with been named Hawai‘i’s 2015 Student Yoshimoto began his freshman ing one in the project and focused he usually takes on, as this requires the white rice. The salad was dis- Engineer of the Year. year as a mechanical engineering primarily on the programming for him to be the head of an organi- appointing, consisting mainly of a Yoshimoto, who is in his last major, but after taking a program- the drone control systems. zation. few leaves of lettuce drowned in semester at the University of “I’m in charge of coordinating all ranch dressing. If your goal is to Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was honored of the events for IEEE-HKN,” he said. eat healthy, I suggest picking a dif- with the title by the Hawaii Council The completion of [Yoshimoto’s] project “A lot of the things we do is com- ferent food truck. of Engineering Societies. and the signifi cance it will bring to the munity service and trying to help out The haupia comes in two small Wayne Shiroma, professor and the College of Engineering as much sauce containers. It was creamy chair of the Electrical Engineering university will be an everlasting memento. as possible. We also do fundraisers and tasted like coconut, but didn’t Department, said the Student Engi- to help us fund our events, we have hold its shape well and was run- neer of the Year Award is a presti- JESSE FINES conference travel, and we do sci- nier than I preferred. It also had a gious one because all of the seniors VICE PRESIDENT OF IEEE-HKN ence, technology, engineering and slightly sour aftertaste, so it may who graduated in fall 2014 and the mathematics outreach to elemen- not have been fresh. ones who will graduate in spring ming course related to electrical Upon fi nishing his senior cap- tary and middle school students.” Service was polite and effi cient 2015 are considered. UH Mānoa has engineering, he realized he found stone project, Yoshimoto said he Shiroma said IEEE-HKN only at preparing my food; however, three departments within the col- more similar areas of interest in the has taken on a mentorship role selects the top one-fourth of I did have to ask for the correct lege of engineering alone. electrical engineering department. during this last semester to help juniors and the top one-third of change back. “So out of all that, there’s maybe new students continue his work so seniors for membership. The meal was very satisfying, about 250 in that pool, and he was PROJECTS: MICE AND DRONES that the project doesn’t die when Fines, who is vice president although I thought it was pricey selected as the recipient of that The fi rst engineering project he and others graduate. of IEEE-HKN, has worked with for the amount of food received. I award,” Shiroma said. “We’re proud Yoshimoto worked on with two “We’re making a quadcopter drone Yoshimoto on many of the club’s would have paid the same amount of his accomplishments, and we’re other group members during his for search and rescue,” he said. “It’s activities such as organizing out- at a sit-down Hawaiian restaurant, very thankful for the engineer- sophomore year was known as the still in the beginning phases, but we reach events at Hokulani Elemen- so it was disappointing to be paying community for recognizing the Micromouse Project. The process wanted to make it autonomous — tary School Brush Bot Workshop. He ing almost $12 at a food truck. excellence that UH Mānoa provides involved understanding circuits, where it fl ies by itself — that’s the said it’s easy to work with him, as to engineering students.” building a robot, programming it to part I was working on.” his decisions are very prompt and RATING Yoshimoto said he was surprised navigate through a maze and then Jesse Fines, a fellow student, said thoughtful and he is an “extremely when he found out he won the seeing if it could fi nd its way to the with Yoshimoto as the co-founder intellectual” student. annual award because he didn’t center based on algorithms. of the UH Drone Technologies proj- “It isn’t very hard to work with think he could compete against “It was the most satisfying ect, the contribution the project him because he is responsible and

MORE INFO the other undergraduate engineer because we started it, and then brings to the engineering depart- he carries more than his fair share majors in the state. we ended it in one semester, and ment will be inherited by future of work on projects and activities,” LOCATION “My parents really pushed me in all the other projects I worked on generations and will bring UH’s Fines said in an email interview. Legacy Path, Mānoa Campus high school to be like ‘make sure were on a larger scale,” he said. name into the fi eld of unmanned “As a leader, Justin is organized your grades are good,’ and I guess “So it’s kind of hard to fi nish it all systems. and has the ability to dele- HOURS that carried over to college in my within a certain time frame – it was “The completion of the project gate fairly. His attention to detail Mon-Fri study habits,” Yoshimoto said. “It nice to see the work I did and then and the signifi cance it will bring to ensures that the projects that he 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. was pretty hard juggling everything the results. I thought it was great, the university will be an everlasting oversees are done with care and at once.” because we actually got to the cen- memento he can be proud of as he professionalism.” CONTACT Since high school, he has had ter when we fi nished.” reminisces about his early begin- 678-1678 an interest in classes such as In addition to the many engi- nings as an engineer,” Fines said. What do you think? math and physics, which led him neering projects Yoshimoto has Let us know @KaLeoFeatures KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 23 [email protected] Gabrielle Pangilinan Student Ad Manager ADVERTISING

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COMING UP THIS WEEK

Wed • Mar. 4th

Wild EDM Wednesday 10 p.m - 4 a.m. Above Ultra Lounge 444 Niu St. No Cover Ages: 18+

Join DJ Nokternal at Above Ultra Lounge for a wild night with EDM. There will be a COVER STORY contest with kandi as the prize. The best part of EDM Wednesday is that it is every Wednesday night. A NEW KIND OF RAP: Fri • Mar. 6th THE REVOLUTION AND JAHN LION Da Pushoverse & DJ Dsol 9 p.m. BRING SPIRITUALITY TO THE STAGE Rivals Lounge (Ohana Malia) 2211 Kuhio Ave. facebook.com/JahnLion808 soundcloud.com/jahnlion808 soundcloud.com/treyvonlove youtube.com/user/LoveTheRevolution808 No cover

Enjoy live music and plenty of Hana Ah You Senior Staff Writer “When he broke his hands, that that’s what our music is about.” song in honor of the University of dancing with Pushoverse and switched his mindset to the mu- In Neyland’s new mixtape, “The Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and represent- DJ Dsol. The party starts at 9 What does it take to get two up- sic and that’s when he got serious Awakening,” the two can be heard ing the school and the students at p.m. but ends whenever you and-coming student rappers on about it,” Love said. rapping about exams and going to an event held on campus would be want it to. stage at Aloha Bash? For Jonathan Love’s music is heavily oriented the beach. “It’s really just about the perfect kick-off for their career. Neyland and Treyvon Love, that is towards rap with some melodies. telling the people who you are as “We are the voice of the school,” Sat • Mar. 7th the question guiding their actions Neyland introduced a reggae hip- a person. … Who we are is who the Neyland said. for the next two months. hop vibe, adding another dynamic music is,” Neyland said. “All the kids, that’s our main fan Rebel Souljahz The artists, known on stage as to the artist’s stage presence. “Everyone can have different re- base,” Love added. 9 p.m. Jahn Lion and The Revolution, have “He has the ability to do rap and ligions. We’re all just trying to con- After school, the two intend to The Republik come together in the hopes of then go into the chorus and I can nect back to that sense of a great- launch We Always Return Records. 1349 Kapi‘olani Blvd. changing the world with their mu- just follow, or we finish each other being, greater power,” Love said. “That’s what’s really driving us Cost: $23 sic. Love and Neyland want to im- er’s sentences in the song. It’s that “Our spirituality, in a sense, really right now,” Neyland said. Ages: 18+ prove the local music scene, making The plan is to move to Kapolei it more friendly for artists who have “Our spirituality, in a sense, really comes and build the label together, ulti- If you’re a fan of reggae, look trouble making it. “It’s hard enough mately becoming the go-to guys for no further than Rebel Soul- just getting the look being a hip- through the music. That’s what we try to music on the island. Currently, Love jahz featuring Tribal Theory. hop artist, a rapper, in Hawai‘i, let and Neyland are working closely alone making Hawaiian music that put into the sound, into the words.” with Decibel Studios, the label that everyone else is trying to make,” sent them to Hilo recently and is - Treyvon Love Love said. sending them on tour this summer. Relay for Life Love has played shows around quick,” Neyland said. “It’s like two comes through the music. That’s How do they do it all? “No sleep,” 2 p.m. - 8 a.m. town, ranging from Mānoa’s Got brothers on stage rapping.” The two what we try to put into the sound, Neyland said. “It’s very difficult but Clarence T.C. Ching Talent to an album release par- produce beats on the computer and into the words.” it takes dedication.” Atheletics Field ty at Hawaiian Brian’s. The two while both dabble in playing piano, Love and Neyland want people to feel “We’re balancing trying to be 1337 Lower Campus Rd. played their first show together in they are lyricists first and foremost. the music through their entire body. wise young men and evolve in that Hilo earlier this month and will be Before going on stage, the two “I want our music to put you in a sense, but still being 21 and want- For the 10th consecutive going on their “Inter-island Music like to meditate. “We like to free- meditative state … a state of coming to go out and party,” Love said. year in a row, The American Tour 2015” in June. style on stage, but we like to have a plete peace, complete happiness, “I think that spirituality helps us Cancer Society Relay For Life “As a kid, I was always a poet,” message within that as well. Medi- complete joy,” Love said. stay focused.” is coming to the Clarence T.C. Love said. “I was fascinated with how tation always clears the mind,” Love “We want people to feel euphor- “Overall, what I want people to Ching field. Registration is words could connect. That’s where said. “The revolution is the move- ic, awakened, conscious, happy, feel when they hear our music is available until the day of the the roots started for me.” ment of us young musicians, young and that this is the best song, this simply love,” Love said. “Not every- event, so grab your team Neyland started as a backup rap- conscious minds, trying to come to- is the future,” Neyland added. one believes they’re spiritual, but and head to www.RelayUH. per in Japan before moving to Ha- gether and make it a better place.” Most important to these young art- one thing that they can’t not agree com to register. wai‘i and continuing alongside Love. This coming together is reflected ists is the message. with is love.” He is now working with Love and in their performances. “I want them to understand the Sun • Mar. 8th producing his own music. “It’s like three different sets,” Ney- message: understand that we are “I’ve been doing this since fresh- land said. “We’ll have times when trying to make a change in the world, BAMP Project Presents Lee man year, just trying to push it … it’s just my music, versus times trying to make a difference for the Brice and Chris Young just trying to grow,” Love said. Join- when it’s just his music and transi- better, trying to open the minds of the 7:30 p.m. ing forces with Neyland was a nat- tion to both of us at the same time.” people,” Love said. Neal S. Blasidell Concert Hall ural next step, he said. Spirituality guides Love and Ney- So why Aloha Bash? “This is 777 Ward Ave. Love described it as an attraction land’s music as much as it does something that I set my goals on, Cost: $49.50 of energy. their daily lives. right from the very beginning,” All ages “Jon was always around and it “Music is a message. It really Love said. “I kind of had it sent in came to really make sense, him should be about your life – what my mind as a marker of my growth Get your boots and cowboy doing music. He was always on you’re doing,” Neyland said. “Through and success and then this year Jon hats on because Lee Brice stage with me,” Love said. meditation, through being a college came to me and was like, ‘We need and Chris Young are coming What set the partnership in mo- student, through being in Hawai‘i. to do Aloha Bash.’” ^ Treyvone Love’s first independent to you live with plenty of tion was Neyland breaking his hand. Through all of these experiences, Love and Neyland already have a album: “Balance the Universe” two-stepping fun. Album photo courtesy of Treyvone Love Photo by Shane Grace 26 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE

[email protected] Nick Huth David McCracken SPORTS @kaleosports Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor CONFERENCE COMPARISON

PERCENTAGE OF EXPENSES COVERED BY DIRECT SUPPORT

BIG WEST 75.6%

MOUNTAIN WEST 41.5%

SAN DIEGO STATE 40.4%

BOISE STATE 23.7%

FILE PHOTO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  HAWAI‘I 23.7% The athletic department budgeted for $500,000 in postseason revenue last year but only received $154,049, partly due to UH football’s 4-9 season. Beyond wins and losses Underfunding at the heart of continued UH athletic deficit, according to Jay

NICK HUTH out Division I athletics. “Expenses never go down. They of defi cits that stems from under- if fundraising improves. SPORTS EDITOR “Not all schools need to adopt, grow each year. The cost of doing funding, according to Jay. The $1.68 million UH brought in but the reality is this: It’s going to business grows each year. ... Every from student fees last year ranked The expected $3.5 million defi - be used against you in recruiting. year there’s been a tuition increase NO MAGIC BULLET last among Mountain West and Big cit next year for the UH athletics Coaches are already leery of that,” it affects our bottom line.” Football has statistically been West schools. Although the enroll- department is set to continue the Jay said. “It’s already tough enough the university’s biggest revenue ment numbers vary among schools trend of underfunding that’s led to to recruit in Hawai‘i.” ON THE FIELD sport, and two of the Warriors’ such as San Diego State, Nevada a defi cit in 11 of the last 13 years, With the added cost of compet- When the undefeated UH foot- most successful seasons in the last and Boise State, raising the student according to a report released by ing for recruits through the new ball team played in the Sugar Bowl decade coincided with profi table fee $25, as mentioned in the report the school earlier this month. student-athlete welfare initiative, against Georgia in 2008, the ath- years for the athletic department. would only accumulate about “It underlines the fundamen- Bley-Vroman and other leadership letic department ended the year in However, Jay said otherwise when $850,000. Bley-Vroman claimed that tal problem,” athletics director requested research on cutting ath- a rare surplus. Although the War- asked whether consistent football raising the student fee is an incon- Ben Jay said. “Structurally, we have letic department programs. venient option. not been funded to the level that Multiple options were pre- “I would prefer to not have it everybody else is that we compare sented in the report, including raised. Any increase of fee would SPENT IN TRAVEL SUBSIDIES ourselves to.” the removal of the men’s volley- need a lot of support,” Bley-Vro- UH IS THE ONLY SCHOOL The schools that UH compares ball, swimming, diving and coed man said. THAT’S REQUIRED TO PAY itself to are those in both the Moun- sailing program. Various combina- $ million With only 23 of the over 300 tain West and Big West confer- tions of those cuts may lead to a 1.2 programs in Division I athletics ences. At the request of UH Mānoa potential savings of up to $1.4 mil- avoiding a similar defi cit like UH Chancellor Robert Bley-Vroman, lion, which is not enough to bal- riors fell to the Bulldogs, it marked success and a full Aloha Stadium athletics, Jay claimed that many Jay compared the fi nances of the ance the budget by itself. The one of just two times the depart- would solve the department’s “crit- mid-major programs are facing the department with those other pro- student-athletes on those teams ment ended the year without a ical” fi nancial state. same need for more support from grams and assessed the universi- are also not receiving full scholar- defi cit in the past decade. “If we had 10,000 more paying multiple revenue streams. ty’s bottom line for last year and ships, meaning that the removal of However, through a $4.4 million fans a game, basically over that “They’re not unique at all. There the future. the programs will cost the school payout for the high stakes national seven-game home schedule, you’re are many programs that are in the Part of the report recognized that elsewhere. matchup against Georgia, the suc- probably coming close to $1.4 to same or a very similar boat.” costs are expected to rise even fur- “The student-athletes that partic- cess on the fi eld only managed to $1.5 million,” Jay said. “It just shows Jay will resign from his position ther with new opportunities to ipate in those sports are in equiva- mask the athletic department’s you that even 10,000 more fans this June, citing family reasons for spend on student-athletes through lency sports, so you’re taking away fi nancial struggles. doesn’t solve the budget defi cit.” his departure, and the university is new legislation that goes into effect from the school in other ways. These “Yes, the Sugar Bowl brought in Although a recent donation of hoping to have a list of fi nalists in on Aug. 1. are tuition-paying, room-and-board- money, but if we had not been in $1.2 million to the athletic depart- March. He said that the report is an The increased spending allow- paying students,” Jay said. the 2008 Sugar Bowl, this department will help limit the $3.5 mil- example of his continuing work to ance will enable schools to fi nance Jay claims that the fi scal strug- ment would have lost money,” Jay lion in expected losses in 2015, the help the university progress. student-athletes with stipends ful- gles of the university does not said. school claims that fundraising is “I try to make sure that we get fi lling the complete cost of atten- come down to failure on the fi eld The surplus that year was not the answer yet. According to the resources for the student-ath- dance, including books, fees and or a lack of facilities, but rather a $295,243, according to the uni- Jay, the aim of fundraising should letes so they can succeed and they room and board. Although decided lack of adaptation to the modern versity, meaning that without the be to plan for program expansion can compete, and I always thought by larger conferences than the two world of college athletics. selection to a Bowl Championship and future endowments instead of that’s been my job. I’m hopeful UH belongs to, increased benefi ts “We have just not caught up Series game, the department would day-to-day operational spending. whoever sits in this seat next feels for student-athletes at larger insti- with the times and the level of have been nearly $4 million in defi - The department has listed eight the same way.” tutions such as those in the Pac-12, expense growth, and it’s not unlike cit. The following year, it lost over facility improvement projects that SEC and Big Ten will be felt through- the rest of the university,” Jay said. $2.6 million to return to the trend will cost over $40 million combined Ka Leo O Hawai‘i KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 27 [email protected] Nick Huth David McCracken @kaleosports Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor SPORTS and work hard, and make them feel gotten the fi lm to watch.” my presence.” “She came in as a competitive young lady, and from day one she DELAYED GRATIFICATION wanted to compete and push those Like Sampton, Toeaina saw her girls ahead of her,” Wooley said. playing time diminish for a stretch “She probably takes more notes of the season. However, her drop than anyone in fi lm study and in action didn’t stem from another scouting reports.” player’s emergence, but from a nagging leg injury. STAYING GROUNDED The injury would sideline Toeaina With the Rainbow Wahine in the for over a month, and robbed the midst of an 11-game winning streak, Rainbow Wahine of valuable depth it would seem easy for the team to behind all-conference wings Ashleigh fall into the trap of overconfi dence, Karaitiana and Shawna-Lei Kuehu. especially the freshmen. “She was miserable,” Wooley said. Instead, the team has embraced a “She’s such a competitor, and to be grounded mentality, focusing solely on the bench and not be able to on the next game ahead of them. contribute to her team was really “Coming into the season, we had hard for her.” the mindset that we were going to Still, the freshman never com- be able to win it all,” Sampton said. plained about her misfortune, “Coach promised us that noth- choosing instead to attack her ing was going to change, and that rehab program to recover quicker attitude and practices would stay and using the time on the bench to the same, and they have. Nothing learn as much as she could. has changed with pressure, noth- “I would call it a blessing in dis- ing has changed despite what the guise,” Toeaina said. “It opened my media may be saying. We expected eyes a lot to everything in the court, this when the season started, and and all the little pieces to better we’re happy that we’re living what myself. It defi nitely made me hun- we expected.” grier; more hungry to thrive.” Prior to the injury, Toeaina had SOURCE: UH ATHLETICS  averaged a modest 4.6 points and In Hawai‘i’s last three games, freshman guard Sarah Toeaina averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds off the bench. 2.5 rebounds per game, but had FACTOID established herself as a solid contributor and defender off the bench. When she fi nally returned after missing nine consecutive Keeping things fresh games, she didn’t play much as the coaching staff tried to slowly work A pair of true freshmen have emerged as key contributors her back into the rotation. In her third game back against UC for the Rainbow Wahine basketball team Irvine, Toeaina fi nally returned to form. In 21 minutes of play, she col- JEREMY NITTA she averaged around fi ve rebounds grabbed an offensive rebound and lected eight points and fi ve rebounds ASSOCIATE WEB EDITOR per game. also drew a foul. She came in and in a 75-37 blowout win. But after freshman center Megan changed the tone of the game, and The Covington, Washington, DALAYNA SAMPTON In the Stan Sheriff Center, the Huff came over from the volleyball changed it in our favor.” native describes herself as a horn sounds, and a pair of play- team, Sampton saw her minutes When Sampton checked out of “tweener,” a player who can play HEIGHT: 6’1” ers check into the game for the drop signifi cantly as Huff earned the game four minutes after subbing both guard and forward, and credits CLASS: Freshman Rainbow Wahine basketball team. her way into the lineup. Still, Samp- in, the ‘Bows closed to 16-11. Hawai‘i the success she’s had this season to HOMETOWN: Vallejo, California Their names: Dalayna Sampton and ton worked hard to stay ready to would go on to win 62-60. the outstanding wing tandem ahead POSITION: Forward Sarah Toeaina, both true freshmen. contribute if needed. Looking ahead to the remain- of her on the depth chart. MAJOR: Kinesiology Neither is a starter. Neither pos- “I feel like Coach Beeman has ing games on the schedule and the “I always try to put myself right in PREVIOUS SCHOOL: sesses statistics that will stand always had a plan for me; I just had upcoming Big West tournament, front of them, or right behind them Florin High School out from the rest of the team. But to buy in,” Sampton said. “There people in the know, especially the was a point where she wanted coaching staff, understand the value something that I couldn’t com- I feel like Coach Beeman has always had a that the two bring to the game. pletely offer. But I’m young, so I just plan for me; I just had to buy in. “Coming into the year, we knew took it and learned from it. I trust we were going to have a veteran her plans, and I’m down for what- – DALAYNA SAMPTON squad,” associate head coach Mary ever she has in store for me.” WAHINE BASKETBALL FORWARD Wooley said. “We knew what they Finally, after seeing her minutes would bring. The freshmen were diminish to the point where she sat the coaching staff is confi dent that [Karaitiana and Kuehu] in prac- the wild cards. Their growth from out a handful of games, Sampton’s Sampton will continue to be ready tice so we always battle and I can when they got here until now has hard work was rewarded. Against to contribute. learn,” Toeaina said. “I owe them a been tremendous. Their contribu- UC Davis, the Rainbow Wahine fell “One thing that I’ve heard from lot for how far I’ve come so far this tions have been a huge part of the behind 14-2 and the coaching staff every post player on our team is season. I can’t give them enough success we’ve had this season.” summoned Sampton off the bench. that Dalayna is the least fun player credit, because of how hard they go SARAH TOEAINA In 13 minutes of action, Samp- to go against,” Delanian said. “When in practice, and for giving me little STAYING READY ton chipped in fi ve points and she steps out there into a drill or tips and nuggets that have helped HEIGHT: 5’11” Early in the season, Sampton seven rebounds in a Hawai‘i a game, you will feel her presence make me better.” CLASS: Freshman seemed to have carved out her win, but her impact extended far immediately. She’s physical, active But the coaching staff claims HOMETOWN: niche on the team. The 6-foot-1 beyond her numbers. and energetic, and when she goes that Toeaina also deserves a lot of Covington, Washington forward from Vallejo, California, “I told her directly that she into games you can see that she’s credit for her own growth. POSITION: Guard / Forward had earned a key role as a reserve was the main reason we turned it just a great big ball of energy.” “She wants to learn,” Delanian MAJOR: Business Marketing and post player, contributing off the around in the UC Davis game,” said And there’s a good reason for that. said. “I remember that before the Accounting bench as a capable rebounder and assistant coach Alex Delanian, who “I’m not scared of anybody,” fi rst game, she brought in a scout- PREVIOUS SCHOOL: defender. Her playing time consis- works with the team’s post play- Sampton said. “Going against bigger ing report of notes she had taken Kentwood High School tently averaged around 15 minutes ers. “We were in a hole, and in her post players doesn’t frighten me, from fi lm of our opponent, and we per game, and during that time, fi rst possession on the court, she because I’m going to go out there all were wondering how she had [HEADSHOTS] SOURCE: UH ATHLETICS 28 MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE

[email protected] Nick Huth David McCracken SPORTS @kaleosports Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor PLAYER GRADES BLAKE TOLENTINO WEB SPECIALIST B+ Garrett Nevels 14 points 9 rebounds 2 blocks 35 minutes played

Nevels only hit one of his six 3-pointers, but it was a clutch shot to end the ﬁ rst half. He was ﬂ awless from inside the arc and led the team in rebounding. His stout defense was punctuated by a rejection of a David Samuels dunk attempt.

B+ Roderick Bobbitt 15 points 3 steals 5 assists 31 minutes played

Bobbitt had an effi cient shooting day from the fl oor, but couldn’t convert many of his free throw attempts. As usual, his defense was solid as he added to his nation-leading steals count. KEONI ERICKSON / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  C Aaron Valdes Negus Webster-Chan attempted the most shots on Thursday against Long Beach St. but also shot 50 percent from the field. 5 points 5 rebounds 1 assist 20 minutes played King of the 3-pointers Negus Webster-Chan holds momentum with career high Valdes continued his recent shooting slump as he once again failed to of 20 points in game against Long Beach State break double digit scoring. He struggled to fi nd a rhythm and forced a DREW AFUALO “I told him before the game, practice, and how I’ve expected him with the absence of key players like few shots. Defensively, he fared bet- CONTRIBUTING WRITER ‘Negus we need four 3’s from you to play this season,” Nevels said. “So Fleming, Mike Thomas and Valdes. ter as he pulled down fi ve boards in tonight’ and you know him,” senior what a better time than now for him As a graduate of Huntington 20 minutes and ran the press well. In Nigerian, the name Negus guard Garret Nevels said. “So he to start heating up. I’m all for it.” Prep in West Virginia, the soph- loosely translates to “King,” and came out fi ring and he was hitting With the support of his team- omore averaged 10.3 points, 7.3 A Negus Webster-Chan after leading Hawai‘i in scoring with it, so it was a big boost for us.” mates and head coach Benji Taylor, rebounds, 5.9 assists and shot a career-high of 20 points in Thurs- The Canadian native has been Webster-Chan seems to have found nearly 80 percent from the foul 20 points day’s game against Long Beach fi ring on all cylinders lately. Tied his footing and made his mark. After line as a senior. He even fi nished 4 rebounds State (LBSU), Negus Webster-Chan, his senior year season with a team 3 assists seems to wear that title proudly. that was ranked sixth in the nation 35 minutes played Following two consecutive road He’s really playing how I’ve seen him play by USA Today after going 29-2; a losses, the team struggled to keep these past two years in practice, and how team that included current team- pace in the middle of the Big West mate Stefan Jankovic. Webster-Chan hit six threes en route Conference standings. Having tal- I’ve expected him to play this season. However, it was Hawai‘i and the to seting a career high with his fi rst lied a total of 22 points collectively Warriors that helped him to fi nd free 20-point game. He complimented against UC Irvine and UC Davis, – GARRET NEVELS that fi re again. A transfer from the his sharpshooting with a solid defen- Webster-Chan was told to return WARRIOR BASKETBALL SENIOR GUARD University of Missouri in Columbia, sive game both in the post and on the to what he’s done best statistically. Missouri, Webster-Chan only man- perimeter. Only a handful of unforced “They told me I had the highest with fellow guard Roderick Bob- recovering from a reoccurring ankle aged to average a total of 2.5 points turnovers hung over his day. shooting percentage on the team bitt, Webster-Chan holds the other injury and sickness, the starting and 2 rebounds per game while he and that they wanted me to take highest successful 3-point percent- guard is beginning to show Hawai‘i played there. Making the switch to A Stefan Jankovic more 3’s,” Webster-Chan said. “They age on the team. He also averages what he’s capable of. UH, along with the love and sup- also told me to be more selfi sh, so about 25 minutes per game as a “I thought he would be playing port from the crowd, seems to have 12 points that’s what I’m doing for them.” starter, after sitting out all of last like this right at the beginning of helped his game and confi dence 6 rebounds Selfi shness seemed to fi t Web- season due to NCAA transfer rules. conference, but better late than when playing, 5 blocks ster-Chan well, considering six of the Primarily a stronger defensive never,” Taylor said. “I need him to “I always feed off the crowd, I 26 minutes played shots he made against LBSU were player, Webster-Chan held some of be a little bit more cerebral out think we all do,” Webster-Chan successful 3-pointers. Coming into his the highest amount of rebounds in there … but overall I’m happy with said. “It became a close game own with a confi dence that was evi- several games against teams like how he’s progressing. He and [Ste- because we let up and once we got Jankovic didn’t take many shots, dent in his play, which he confi rmed High Point, Wichita State, Prairie View fan] Jankovic have been doing well back into it and started working but he still put up 12 points, includ- after the game. Webster-Chan was A&M and Cal Poly. Getting a chance and playing really good basketball.” our way back up to a big lead, the ing a deep fadeaway jumper on an asked to make up for the continued to see his potential on the offensive With the help of Jankovic and Bob- crowd just started going crazy. That isolation play to beat the shot clock absence of sixth man Isaac Fleming end proved to be pivotal to the War- bitt, Webster-Chan has gotten the always just gives me more energy late in the game. Jankovic gave an and the struggles of leading scorer riors’ success over the 49ers. chance to step out more to show- when I’m tired.” impressive defensive effort with six Aaron Valdes, and according to his “He’s really playing how I’ve seen case his 3-point shooting and rack rebounds and fi ve blocked shots. teammates, succeeded. him play these past two years in up points for the ‘Bows; especially Ka Leo O Hawai‘i KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015 29 [email protected] Nick Huth David McCracken @kaleosports Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor SPORTS WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Feb. 22 to Feb. 28 SOFTBALL The Wahine began its weekend slate of games on Thursday against California, losing 12-4. The team’s disappointing result was short lived, however, as the ‘Bows were able to bounce back Friday by blow- ing out San Jose State 14-1, signaling the mercy rule. UH’s dominance at the plate continued into Satur- DAVID MCCRACKEN day against Longwood as they defeated the visitors ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR 8-3. The win gave UH back-to-back victories while tallying 22 runs in its last two games compared to its opponents’ four runs scored during that stretch.

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL The men’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to six as they topped Long Beach State 25-17, 26-24 and 25-17. The victory gave the No. 6 ranked Warriors its 13th win of the season and the team’s 10th win in MPSF play.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TRACK AND FIELD BASEBALL MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS The ‘Bows were at it again last The Rainbow Wahine had a sucessful The Warrior baseball team faced off Nationally ranked No. 37 Stanford swept the Rain- week Thursday on the road as they outing at the Mountain Pacifi c Sports against Pepperdine last week, winning the bow Warrior tennis team this past Tuesday, 7-0. The defeated Long Beach State by a Federation Indoor Track and Field fi rst game of its series by a score of 15-8. Cardinals took an early lead against the ‘Bows and score of 47-46. The victory on Thurs- Championships at Demsey Indoor in Pepperdine would come back the following never looked back, jumping out to an early lead in day marked the fi rst time since the Seattle, Washington. Rachel Toliver ran day on Friday to give the ‘Bows their worst doubles play as they took down UH’s Marcel Chan 1997-1998 season that the Rainbow the 200-meter in 24.98 seconds, setting defeat since 2009 by a score of 16-1. The and Kai Wehnelt and duo Felix Albert and Chas Wahine clinched the Big West Con- a new personal and school record in the ‘Bows had an opportunity on Saturday to Okamot, 6-3 and 6-1, respectively. ference title with a 12-2 record in process. Rainbow Wahine thrower Alex take the series advantage, but were unsuc- The Rainbow Wahine faired better than the men conference play. The clinch came in Porlier Langlois also bested a school cessful as Pepperdine edged out UH 2-0. as they defeated Grand Canyon 5-2, but were dom- the form of the team’s 12th-straight record in the shot put event, capturing inated a few days later when San Diego State victory; also the longest since 1997. the bronze medal with a 16.03m throw. upended the Wahine 5-2.

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