DNA Chip Set to Assist Prescription Process by Judy Silber Patient Who Processes Drugs Quick- “Psychiatrists Are Still Unaware of Knight Ridder Newspapers Ly

thursDAY The Voice of Hawai‘i January 27, 2005 Inside News 2 Opinions 4,5 Comics | Crossword 6 Features 3,7 Sponge Battle Sports 8 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Opinions | page 4 Vol. XCIX Issue 87 The University of Hawai‘i at MA¯ noa www.kaleo.org Reaching out DNA chip set to assist prescription process By Judy Silber patient who processes drugs quick- “Psychiatrists are still unaware of Knight Ridder Newspapers ly. how this can help them in their (KRT) The size of a thumbnail, the everyday practice.” While much AmpliChip contains 15,000 short basic research has been done on the WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Since stretches of DNA, representing 31 cytochrome P450 enzymes, data are 2000, scientists have hyped person- genetic variations in two enzymes still scant on the AmpliChip. “You alized medicine as a natural outcome that belong to a family of genes have to know if it really works in of the human genome project. They called cytochrome P450. Roche said clinical practice,” said Peter predicted that the new knowledge the two enzymes affect 25 percent of Wedlund, an associate professor at would soon be commonly used to commonly prescribed medications, the University of Kentucky’s College improve patient care. Five years including antidepressants, anti-psy- of Pharmacy. later, however, the practice of per- chotics, beta-blockers, tamoxifen So far, the data looks good for sonalized medicine — targeting and benzodiazepines. The wide at least one drug. In a study with drugs and dosages to specific patients applicability made the enzymes an Roche, Wedlund looked at patients — has been limited. obvious first choice for a genetic on the anti-psychotic risperidone. When it comes to prescribing test, said Walter Koch, vice president Using the AmpliChip, he found that drugs, genetics and DNA are still and head of research for Roche patients who had experienced side- mostly ignored. Researchers say a Molecular Systems, a division of F. effects also carried predicted varia- DNA chip developed at Pleasanton, Hoffman-La Roche Ltd. “We wanted tions in DNA. Now Wedlund is Calif. based Roche Molecular to start with what made the most tackling the cost side. In a new Systems and approved by the U.S. sense and impacted the largest num- study, he’s looking to see whether it Food and Drug Administration two ber of drugs,” Koch said. costs more to treat psychiatric Christopher Warsh • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i weeks ago may help change that. Still, Roche has hard work patients who process drugs slower or They say Roche’s DNA chip may ahead to gain acceptance. It must faster than normal. “If you’re an UH student Natsuko O. waits patiently for people to donate money usher in a new era where genetics first be proved that the test really HMO or running a hospital, you at the Tsunami Relief table held by Outreach College in Paradise plays an increasingly important role helps patients. It must also demon- want to know the bottom line,” Palms yesterday. Students will be collecting donations today from in defining patient care. strate that the test can save money by Wedlund said. “It’s nice to say you 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Paradise Palms and outside of Moore Hall. “It’s a very important mile- avoiding costly and unpleasant side- want this patient to do better. But stone,” said Jorge Leon, president of effects. Roche has not yet set a U.S. you want to know if it’s worth it Leomics, a molecular diagnostics price for the test. Roche charges 400 financially to invest in a new tech- consulting firm. Roche’s test known euros in Europe, or about $521. The nology.” as the AmpliChip CYP450 focuses field of psychiatry is an obvious first The sentiment is echoed by NewsBriefs on two enzymes that strongly influ- marketing target, where it can take Kaiser Permanente. Before it autho- ence how the body responds to drugs. weeks for patients to respond to psy- rizes use of the chip, Kaiser needs The idea behind the chip is to deter- chiatric drugs. evidence that it changes patient out- Resume workshop Microbial species mine what speed a patient processes However, even among psychia- comes, said Doug Monroe, a drug drugs. In this way, doctors can easily trists, Roche does not expect the information pharmacist for Kaiser offered at UHM blueprint published prescribe appropriate medications AmpliChip to take off with a bang. Permanente. “Obviously, there’s a and dosages. For example, if some- “We expect there to be slow adop- potential,” Monroe said. “We just A resume and cover letter for students and seniors. one processes drugs slowly, they will tion at first,” said Tita Forrest, head don’t know what it is.” workshop will be held today at the An international research team likely do better on a lower dosage. A of commercial marketing for genom- (c) 2005, Contra Costa Times Queen Lili’uokalani Center for has published its research on a higher dose may work better for a ics at Roche Molecular Systems. (Walnut Creek, Calif.). Student Services 208 from 11 p.m. genetic blueprint of the newly dis- to 12 p.m. covered microbial species At the workshop, the basics Idiomarina lo’ihiensis isolated from of creating effective resumes and the Lo’ihi deep-sea volcano. cover letters will be covered. The team, led by microbiology Bush clarifies U.S. foreign policy Samples of effective resumes and Professor Maqsudul Alam, includes cover letters will also be provid- researchers from the University of By William Douglas the inauguration to correct the then elect a permanent assembly. ed. Hawai‘i, Japan, Canada, New Knight Ridder Newspapers widespread impression that he’d And it’s exciting times for the Iraqi To sign up for this workshop, Zealand, the U.S. National Institutes (KRT) proclaimed a new manifesto that, if people.” Bush said U.S. troops contact Career Services by calling of Health, and the Maui High followed, could put America at 956-8136, or visit the Queen would remain in Iraq until they Performance Computing Center. odds with repressive governments Lili’uokalani Center for Student WASHINGTON — President Bush “complete the mission” of enabling Dr. Eugene Koonin and Dr. declared yesterday that his soaring that are also key U.S. allies in the Services, Room 212F. Iraq “to defend itself from terror- Michael Galperin, experts in com- inaugural vow to expand freedom war against terrorism and other The resume and cover letter ists.” Training Iraqis to defend their workshop will also be held on putational genomics at the National and end tyranny around the world global priorities, such as Egypt, nation is the key to American with- Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m.; Mar. 7, 11 Center of Biotechnology wasn’t a major shift in U.S. foreign Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and even a.m.; Apr. 19, 2 p.m.; and May 2, Information, a part of NIH, policy, trying to correct the global Russia and China. drawal, he said. 11 a.m. explained that, “the genome of this impression that it was. The president also mourned Asked his view of U.S. critics For more information, e-mail new species demonstrates a flexible Bush opened his White House the deaths of 30 Marines and a of his Iraq policy, the president adaptation mechanism, which is UH Manoa career services at news conference by saying that sailor in a helicopter crash said: “I think the Iraqi people are [email protected] or visit them required for the constantly chang- “ending tyranny” is “a long-term Wednesday in western Iraq and ing deep-sea hydrothermal vent wondering whether or not this on the web at goal” that “will require the com- urged the Iraqi people to defy environment.” nation has the will necessary to mitment of generations.” While he insurgents’ death threats and vote Dr. Shaobin Hou, leader of stand with them as democracy Cellist I-Bei Lin to declared in his inaugural address in Sunday’s election, Iraq’s first Genome Group of the UH Center evolves. The enemy would like last week that future American since the U.S. led overthrow of for Genomics, Proteomics and perform at Orvis relations with “every ruler and Saddam Hussein in spring 2003. nothing more than the United States Bioinformatics Research Initiative, “The story today is going to be to precipitously pull out.” Turning produced sequence data covering every nation” would depend on http://www.hawaii.edu/career/. back to his inaugural speech, Bush the 2,839,318 “letters” of the their observance of human rights, very discouraging to the American Cellist I-Bei Lin will be per- genome. he downplayed that point people,” Bush said, referring to the said he presented nothing new when forming Saturday at the Orvis The international research Wednesday, saying, “I don’t think crash. “I understand that. ... And he said the “ultimate goal” of the Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Featured team’s continued research efforts foreign policy is an either-or prop- we weep and mourn when soldiers United States was “ending tyranny works on the Cello include may lead to other discoveries, espe- osition,” and contended that human lose their life. ... But it is the long- in our world.” Asked if he consid- rights is but one U.S. concern term objective that is vital, and that Chopin’s Cello Sonata, Popper’s cially in novel antibiotics and ered his speech a policy shift, he Hungarian Rhapsody, and among many other practical objec- is to spread freedom.” Hailing the enzymes. replied: “No. As I said, it reflects Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango. Lin This discovery is included in tives. coming Iraqi election, the presi- the policy of the past, but sets a will be accompanied by Jessica the December 13-17, 2004 online Coming from the president dent said: “I anticipate a grand bold, new goal for the future. And I Choi on the piano. Admission is edition of the Proceedings of the himself, Bush’s remarks amplified moment in Iraqi history. ... People $12 for the general public and $8 National Academy of Sciences of efforts by lower administration are voting. And this is part of a believe this country is best when it the United States. officials that began the day after process to write a constitution and heads toward an ideal world.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

Page 8 | Thursday, January 27, 2005 Campus Features Editor: Jay Chrisman Thursday, Jan. 27 Saturday, Jan. 29 Morning sun The Enhancements, Black Kappa Sigma Fraternity presents a Square and Upstanding Youth at Rush BBQ at the Noelani BBQ pit Kainoa’s in Haleiwa. $3, 21+, behind the Noelani Apartments at noon. show starts at 9 p.m. Speakeasy at The Living Room, featuring downtempo and house by DJs Connect Four at Club Bliss Archangel, Miklos, Haboh, Ms. Angel (formerly Grumpy’s and Velvet and more. 21+, 10pm-4am, free before Lounge). 18+, starts at 10 p.m. 11pm

The Return of Birushanah (from Friday, Jan. 28 Japan) and also Ryokuchi (also from Japan) at the Pink Cadillac. Opening Come ride wit Critical Mass! acts include Push the Pedal and Meet other bicycle enthusiasts and DeBauch. All ages (with full bar for 21+), $4, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. participate in a monthly ride around Honolulu. The group meets The No No Boys and Upstanding at the State Capitol at 5 p.m. Youth at Kemo’o Pub. $5, 21+, show starts at 10 p.m. "Surf Into Spring" at the Campus Center, presented by Activities MistermeaneR, El Enemigo and The Council in conjunction with Kappa Enhancements at Boardriders Bar & Sigma Fraternity. Featuring Go Grill in Kailua. $5, 21+, 9 p.m. – 1 Jimmy Go, Nekken, Upstanding a.m. Youth, a surf movie premiere, Rob Swift and cheap food and more. 7 p.m. – 2 Shure needles presents DVONE at FengShui UltraLounge at a.m., all ages, free for students. the Hyatt Waikiki. 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+, $10 Blend at Kai, 1427 makaloa st., featuring an evening of deep house One Love Ohana Gathering featur- with reid eugene kawika and spe- ing Maka, Maacho, Ras Mikey, Mama cial guests. 21+, 11pm-2am T, Isis, Ras Bird, JTT, Ras Mikey, Sister Pua, and more from Hawaii’s Le Fonque at Mercury, 1154 Fort most prominent reggae bands. 18+, St. Mall #10, featuring Hip-hop, $8, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. funk breakbeats, Drum & Bass and more. 21+, 10pm – 2am, $5 or free before 10:45. Sunday, Jan. 30

Synergy at Budha Bar, 260 Lewers Jamm Aquino • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Flashback 80’s at the Pink St., hosted by Ion Myke and featuring Cadillac. Featuring the best of the Wrong 1 and 45 Revolver of the Direct Lehuanui Watanabe, an instructor at Halu Ku Mana School in Manoa, opted to teach her language 80’s and early 90’s. 9pm – when- Descendents. 21+, 9pm – 2am, $5 or arts class in the warmth of the morning sun near Hamilton Library last Wednesday. ever, $5 or free before 10pm. free before 11pm. Correction Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Yesterday’s news brief incorrectly announced the day of Yehuda Bauer’s “The New Anti-Semitism” lecture, which occurred last night. Ka Leo regrets the error. Editor: Marlo Ting Associate Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected] FEATURESThursday, January 27, 2005 | Page 3 Department focuses on U.S. world affairs Yale, and UCLA. Their professors American Studies to lecture regularly around the offer ‘America and world, from Manila to Vienna, and their articles have recently the World’ in fall appeared in top humanities and social sciences journals. The indigenous courses American Studies’ faculty is also involved in various community projects. A number are musicians or artists, and the department regularly organizes musical and the- By Kimberly Shigeoka atrical performances, as well as Ka Leo Associate Features Editor public lectures.

Editor’s note: Ka Leo’s “Focus on Current major projects: In order In order to exam- Manoa” series gives schools the to examine the unique role of the ine the unique chance to provide readers with United States in world affairs, information about its many pro- American Studies at Manoa is role of the United grams. focusing more on the transnational States in world dimension of American Studies. affairs, American Department of American Studies Next fall, they plan to hire a new Studies at Manoa in the College of Arts & professor to teach an introductory is focusing more Humanities lecture course, America and the on the transna- World, and to conduct research in tional dimension Focus: Traditional American U.S. - world relations. They also of American Studies fields — such as history, intend to hire a specialist in com- Studies. literature, film, politics, gender, parative indigenous studies, who ethnicity, and the arts — along will help focus greater scholarly COURTESY PHOTO with a special focus on the United attention on Native Hawaiian and States, Asia, and the Pacific. other indigenous issues.

Major accomplishments: Their Why students should consider primary mission is to educate stu- this program: The program pre- dents, and their proudest accom- pares you for a number of profes- plishment is producing creative, sional careers. One pathway leads critically engaged undergraduate to graduate school, either in and graduate students. The American Studies or in a more American Studies department’s traditional discipline like English research faculty has professors who have received their PhDs from top schools like Brown, See American, page 7 Page 4 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Thursday, January 27, 2005 | opinions Spongebob soaks up criticism What draws the line between tolerance and intolerance?

things, asks that people have detail of Christian dogma is some- else has to be tolerant but them. lions of Americans who fear you, “respect for people whose abilities, how intolerant. If it comes out in a In fact, let’s take it a step fur- primarily on psychological grounds Stout beliefs, culture, race, sexual iden- sweeping wave of hatred and pro- ther. Let’s take that sentence I used — their neurosis. Why play into Minds tity or other characteristics are dif- tests against the Christian religion, a few paragraphs ago and twist it that? That’s just going to bog you ferent from (their) own.” then yes, it’s just as intolerant and the other way. What if it were the Christopher Mikesell down. You’re never going to cut It’s that last bit about “sexual hateful as these crusades by James pro-gay advocates being called on Ka Leo Opinions Editor through it. You’re not going to con- identity” that people like James Dobson or Fred Phelps. Yes, their beliefs by people who have vince the Holy Rollers that you’re Dobson find abhorrent. They find it remember Phelps? The one who the temerity to suggest that being not an abomination, because they’re At a black-tie Republican din- vile, repugnant and sinful. Well, runs the ministry of “godhatesfags. gay is not a good thing? Well, going to quote the Old Testament. ner last week, the religious right bully for them. Yet if you call them com?” The one who took his band that’s called respectfully disagree- ... 90% percent of Americans don’t fired their newest salvo across the on their beliefs and have the temer- of mobilized protestors and pick- ing. I know more than a few people care what you do; 10% are fanatics. bow of modern efforts to promote ity to suggest that this might be a eted in Hawai‘i with signs that who don’t support or agree with They think you’re going to hell, diversity and tolerance. Their tar- bad thing, they are the first ones to read, “Thank God for Sept. 11?” homosexuality but are willing to and they want you to go to hell. All get was none other than that no- crawl for the protection of toler- Yeah, that Phelps. It is that kind of respect it, mostly because it doesn’t good symbol of societal decay: right? Ignore them.” Spongebob. He and his little square Religious fanatics aside, that’s pants stand accused of appearing in the way a lot of people feel about a video that promotes — and those the issue: Do what you want, just of you with impressionable chil- don’t shove it into my face. Those dren and fragile sensibilities may who don’t care what you do will want to brace yourselves now — continue to not care, which is basi- tolerance! cally tolerance at its most funda- I can only begin to imagine the mentally pure level. The problem gasps of horror that were brought only occurs when such respectful forth when James Dobson and his disagreements grow into hateful ilk from the organization, Focus on movements like Dobson’s and the Family, found out that the pur- Phelps’. veyors of children’s cartoons and That said, should we continue puppet programs were plotting to to tolerate the intolerant? You bet corrupt the minds of America’s we should; that would be the best youth with the vile concept of tol- way to truly uphold the idea of tolerance. The offending item is a erance. Oh, yes, when they criticize video created by the We Are Family a children’s cartoon that is devoid foundation, in which Spongebob, of sexuality as being “pro-homo- along with other children’s enter- sexual,” we can still laugh when tainment characters, promote toler- they make fools out of themselves. ance. When they exercise their constitu- Just think of the potential damage that could be done by these tional right to protest by screaming moral terrorists! Behind Spongebob that the victim of a hate crime is stand the combined forces of Big burning in hell because he was gay, Bird, Dora the Explorer, Jimmy we can shake our heads and won- Neutron, Clifford the Big Red Dog, der how people could possibly Lilo and Stitch, Arthur, Bob the believe in such a laughable idea. Builder, and yes, even Barney the That’s not intolerance. That’s a Dinosaur. They’ve even enlisted celebration of people with diverse the Rugrats and the Muppets in viewpoints. Celebrate all you want; their cause. These seemingly innoc- if you bring the chips, I’ll bring the uous children’s entertainers are no dip. Maybe we can rent a big pop- doubt part of an unholy alliance to corn machine. further the evils of modern diver- Intolerance is when we take sity, and the Christian conserva- away their microphones and threat- tives are putting these creations en to beat them over the head with and their creators on trial. them, or when we pass laws ban- (Hopefully someone had the fore- ning them from public roles, or sight to hide the kindling and when we commit violent or libel- matches beforehand). Courtesy Photo ous crimes against them. But we I don’t mean to ruin the witch Actor Will Smith boxes with Sponge Bob Square Pants during a Nickelodeon special event. James Dobson don’t do that because that’s wrong. trial, but the people behind the of the American Family Association is leading a protest against a children’s video featuring the cartoon star Instead of silencing their voices, video in question — which was for its ties to an organization that promotes tolerance of others based on their sexual identity, among we should accept them as a wel- originally made to promote diver- other characteristics. come comic relief. Someone must sity in response to the Sept. 11 ter- rorist attacks and will be sent to spread the message of universal approximately 61,000 schools ance. (Apparently the scripture rhetoric that can be rightfully clas- really have anything to do with brotherhood and love, and it cer- across the country in March — are folks can quote the devil for their sified as intolerance. them. tainly won’t be the religious right. not only guilty as charged, but they purposes too). The argument goes, But are those who disagree Heck, even Bill O’ Reilly gets Spongebob would surely have are proud that they are promoting “If you call us hateful, bigoted and with the Church’s dogma intoler- it. In a 2002 interview for The us do the same. He’d be thrilled something as supposedly detrimen- homophobic, then you’re the intol- ant? Well, tolerance is a two-way Advocate, a gay and lesbian news that, instead of harboring animosity tal to public morality as tolerance. erant ones!” street. When we live with the magazine, he put it very plainly: toward each other, we can use this The bit that gets stuck in the minds This is the real question we expectation of tolerance, it does “The problem with homosexuals is, negative energy to spread laughter of hard-right Christian conserva- come to when we wring the include tolerance for people who there’s a feeling among some lead- across the planet. That’s the beauty tives is that the We Are Family Spongebob issue: What is the dif- are not tolerant, people like Dobson, ers that they have to force people to of the first amendment: The good foundation — headed by the cre- ference between tolerance and Falwell and Phelps. Yet it is a mys- accept them. My thinking is, ‘Why part is that people can hear what ator of the video, Nile Rodgers — intolerance among people who dis- terious paradox when those who waste your time?’ There are mil- you have to say, but the bad part is has a “tolerance pledge” (oh sorry, agree? Surely someone out there tolerate are asked to tolerate those lions of Americans who are never that, well, people can hear what there goes that t-word again) on believes that this backlash against who do not. It’s like the militant going to accept you, primarily on you have to say. Let people call their Web site that, among other the push toward realizing this one religious right thinks that everyone religious grounds. There are mil- you on your beliefs.

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Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] OPINIONSThursday, January 27, 2005 | Page 5 Be vocal in your religious community joke to the effect of “God flip-flops I say this because I can already unchecked (fun fact: there still isn’t Spain, it doesn’t have to be. too,” I have to thank Father Martinez hear the religious right droning on a cure!). From a utilitarian perspec- Be vocal in your religious com- Camino for this microscopically about how condoms encourage sex tive, distribution of condoms is a national small progression toward a realistic and so forth. When used properly, no-brainer. Until now, the Catholic munity if you disagree with your view on AIDS prevention. I have to condoms prevent transmission of Church’s perspective on the matter church’s stance on AIDS preven- thumb my nose at the Spanish AIDS — end of story. However, it seemed to be closer to letting the tion and safe sex. But more impor- voices church hierarchy, though, for strad- is expensive and thus sometimes sinners kill off themselves. At the dling an issue more skillfully than unfeasible to provide both condoms very least, Martinez Camino’s tantly, if you are going to have sex, By Justin Vann John Kerry ever could have. and thorough instruction on how to words show that the church has practice safe sex. A wealth of infor- The Daily Cougar (U. Houston) I don’t think it’s necessary for use them, a factor many studies begun thinking critically about the mation is available at your me to cite the wealth of information overlook. issue of condom use. (U-WIRE) HOUSTON — correlating condom use with effec- But let’s do the math here: In the end, even if the church is University Health Services Center. When Archbishop Basil Casmoussa tive AIDS prevention. Show me a AIDS has killed more people world- “flip-flopping” on the issue of con- Be safe, and remember Dante’s of the Roman Catholic Church was statistic where AIDS increased from wide than the Black Death. The dom use, that’s still a significant curse: “The hottest places in hell are suddenly kidnapped Monday in the the introduction of condoms, and human life “lost” from birth control progression from their prior stead- Iraqi city of Mosul and released a I’ll show you a flawed and unrepre- can’t exactly trump the damage fast opposition to it. While this tiny reserved for those who, in times of day later, Catholics (and terrorists) sentative study. AIDS has done and will do if left shift in ideology is isolated to moral crisis, preserved their neutrality.” the world over breathed a sigh of relief. From that incident alone, I would have said the Catholic Church was having a bad week. Little did I know how right I was. The same day Casmoussa was released, Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez Camino, the spokesper- son for the Spanish Bishop Conference, made the following statement: “Condoms have a place in the global prevention of AIDS.” The statement was made after a meeting between Marinez Camino and the Spanish Health Minister Elena Salgado over what to do about combating the AIDS pan- demic. As you can imagine, this endorsement took Spain by sur- prise, as the Vatican explicitly con- demns birth control usage. Regardless, in mere hours the quote was on the front page of almost every Spanish newspaper. Progressives and gay rights groups were applauding the shift as an “attack of lucidity.” However, the applause was short lived. Wednesday, a church hierarchy statement was quick to point out that Martinez Camino’s endorsement wasn’t actually an endorsement. The statement said the Bishop’s words “have to be understood in the context of the Catholic doctrine that maintains that the use of condoms implies immoral sexual conduct.” The statement did agree that “condoms have a place ... (in the) overall technical plan to prevent AIDS.” But it also reiterated that “the only safe way” to avoid AIDS is abstinence. Thus, “In accord with these principles, it is not pos- sible to advise using condoms, because they are contrary to the morals of people,” so sayeth the hierarchy. As much as I’d love to make a Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Editor: Marlo Ting Associate Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected] FEATURESThursday, January 27, 2005 | Page 7 American: Courses Find state’s blocks, win Pepper DVD You may have noticed those concrete blocks around campus with the names of different study film, states imbedded in them. In a Ka Leo issue dated Wednesday, May 3, 1978, we found the art, fashion story behind these blocks. In the article, the author said that the whereabouts of only 48 From page 3 of those blocks were known. Since then they have been or history. Another leads to pro- moved, turned over and gener- fessional school — law, urban ally forgotten. That’s why Ka planning, architecture, or social Leo would like to offer a work. Still a third leads directly reward for the student that can to careers in business or the find the most of these blocks on media. American Studies gradu- campus. ates work as reporters, news The following is an excerpt anchors and advertising execu- from the original 1978 article: tives. The American Studies Those concrete blocks were Department believes they expand donated by the Honolulu horizons. Jaycees “long, long ago,” American Studies also attracts according to Phil Koehler, a lively, creative community of director of facilities manage- students with their small, semi- ment. nar-style classes and a wide range He said the idea was to plant of opportunities. In one class, you 50 trees along University might analyze the latest Avenue with a concrete block at Hollywood blockbuster, a nine- the base of each one, thus hon- teenth-century painting, or two oring each of the 50 states. COURTESY PHOTO great novels. In another, you But all 50 trees were never write about comic book artists or planted, and the people fashion trends at UH. In still involved couldn’t decide Ka Leo Contest another, you conduct interviews whether to let the blocks rest on with World War II veterans, the ground or to imbed them design a historical survey of your flush with the surface to make Ka Leo editors went on a hunt The first student with a valid Pepper Live DVD. neighborhood, or make your own maintenance easier. for the blocks and found some in University of Hawai‘i ID to After the Campus Center short film. The American Studies obvious places and some in not locate the most blocks and turn in The contest deadline is was finished, the blocks were Department. even encourages stu- so obvious places. We couldn’t a list of each states’ whereabouts Thursday, Feb. 3 at 4:30 p.m. hauled out of the facilities man- dents to take courses outside of find all of them but we imagine to Ka Leo, either at the front Please submit entries with your agement yard and set around the department. most of them are still here on desk or by e-mail to features@ name, phone number and e-mail the new building. Students can get more infor- campus somewhere. kaleo.org, will win Pepper’s new address. mation from the American Studies’ undergraduate advisor, Robert Perkinson, who is happy to meet with any student interested in pursuing a minor or major in American Studies. He can be reached at [email protected] or 956-6599. The American Studies Department also maintains a list of American Studies majors, if you would prefer to contact fel- low students about specific classes or the program in general. Information can also be found at the American Studies Web site at www.hawaii.edu/amst/

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SPORTSPage 8 | Thursday, January 27, 2005 Editor: Stefanie Nakasone | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Tulsa a stepping stone for NCAA coaches take on the Golden Hurricane. and won an NIT championship. HPU coach J.D. For nearly two decades Tulsa has Barnett followed with six years at seen a constant change of coaches, the helm, adding a pair of NCAA Barnett made which, according to Barnett, has Tournament bids before being fired in affected recruiting and kept Tulsa from 1991. Oklahoma stop becoming a Gonzaga — or Southern The man hired to replace him was Illinois-type program. That is to say, a a former high school player of successful mid-major. Barnett’s who had assistant experience By Jeff Tiberii “The most important thing for a at Tulsa — Tubby Smith. Smith — Daily Orange (Syracuse U.) program is continuity,” Barnett said. along with Shea Seals, the school’s “Sure it affects recruiting: How are all-time leading scorer — put the (U-WIRE) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — you going to sell a place if you aren’t Hurricane back on the national radar. It is the best skipping stone in the going to be there in three years?” Smith lasted four years, and after trips country, but it has suddenly fallen into Tulsa, which has seen a transfor- deep into the tournament, he headed trouble. For young college basketball mation from the Missouri Valley to Georgia and then to UK, where he coaches, there are few better places to Conference to the WAC, has been to would win a national title in his first stop than Oklahoma. the NCAA Tournament more often season. Tuesday night, sixth-ranked than not over the past two decades. The revolving door sped up from Kentucky traveled south to take on Tulsa advanced to the Sweet Sixteen there. Steve Robinson lasted only two border rival Tennessee. While it twice under Smith, the Elite Eight seasons before postseason NCAA appeared to be simply a matchup of under Self and has 10 other appear- berths, and a 49-17 record landed him the Wildcats (5-0 in the Southeastern ances. the head gig at Florida State. Conference) versus the Volunteers (8-5 “I think it is pretty obvious why Robinson is now an assistant coach at at home), Tuesday night’s action rep- they don’t stick around,” Barnett said. North Carolina. resented more. “There are higher, better positions that Self won 74 games over the next Tubby Smith — who guided most coaches want to go after.” three years and marched to the Elite Kentucky to the national title in 1997 The most recent coach, John Eight behind Eric Coley. Self and — took on Buzz Peterson, Michael Phillips, won’t be moving on to a bet- Tulsa narrowly missed a trip to the Jordan’s former college roommate. ter job. He quit on Christmas Day and Final Four (University of North The real connection: both men, along left associate head coach Alvin ‘Pooh’ Carolina edged the Hurricane, 59-55), with Nolan Richardson, Steve Williamson — a former Tulsa stand- as they won a school-record 32 games Robinson, Bill Self and others, made out under Smith — to take over. in 1999-00, before Self took the coaching stops in Tulsa, Oklahoma So where does the respected pro- coaching job at Illinois. earlier in their successful careers. gram that has produced as many quali- Peterson came next, and after a “It’s a great job,” said J.D. Barnett, ty coaches as players go from here? 26-win season, the Tar Heel graduate the head man from 1985-1991. “It’s a First, you must see the history of was off to the SEC. great city, school and a great place to the program. Beginning this pseudo While the revolving door that is be. Now they are in a better confer- coaching fraternity is Nolan the Tulsa men’s basketball coach posi- ence (Western Athletic Conference) Richardson. The man who won the tion has continued to turn, so have the than when I was there.” national title in 1993 at Arkansas questions. Why haven’t the Golden Barnett, now the head basketball behind the deep, 3-point shooting of Hurricane been able to solidify a Andrew shimabuku • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i coach and athletic director at Hawai‘i Scotty Thurman and the post presence coach? Mark Few has been at The Rainbow Warriors and Golden Hurricane meet again at the Stan Pacific University, is one of several of Corlis Williamson started his career Gonzaga for over a decade and is in Sheriff Center on Saturday. Former UH center Haim Shimonovich Tulsa basketball coaches who went on in Tulsa. Long before the back-to-back his sixth year at the head position. goes up against two Tulsa defenders in last years game against the to bigger and better things after leav- championship game appearances and Whether it is up-and-coming coaches demanding more money, Golden Hurricanes on Feb. 27. ing the Golden Hurricane. ugly fallout with the Razorbacks, really running the show. I don’t know UNC coach Matt Doherty as the next In an attempt to break a three-game Richardson ran things at Tulsa from problems with administration or the simple desire for upward mobility, the what the real philosophical reasons man for the job. losing streak, the University of 1980-1985. He posted a .763 winning are.” Not so fast, though. Things could Hawai‘i men’s basketball team plays percentage (119-37 overall record), reason for the constant departures remains unknown. Whatever those reasons may be, really come full circle. In the last Rice tonight at the Stan Sheriff Center. won three Missouri Valley titles, had the bottom line is that Phillips quit last week, Richardson has told numerous Saturday, the Rainbow Warriors will three trips to the NCAA Tournament Williamson, the interim head coach, refused comment, as did month, and the program is in limbo. media sources he is interested in the Athletic Director Judy MacLeod. Williamson has the interim tag right position. Barnett did not. now and his 2-7 record in his first “Who knows what is next,” Barnett “It’s been a long time since I was month on the job hasn’t helped his said. “But looking at history, someone there,” said Barnett, who is 14 years cause. pretty good will probably end up and 4,000 miles removed. “Finances So who is next in Tulsa? Numerous there.” are a factor, but I don’t know who is reports have former Notre Dame and

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men’s Volleyball on TV

College Sports Television announced the airing of six live NCAA Divison I collegiate men’s volleyball games. University of Hawai‘i is scheduled to have a match televised. Thursday, April 7, the UH at Long Beach State contest will be on CSTV at 4 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time. The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship game will also be on CSTV. That match will be on Saturday, April 30, at 3:30 p.m. HST.

ice Hockey Club Team at UH

Several UH students are interested in starting a UH Ice Hockey Team to possibly play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division III. This team would compete at the club level for the 2005-2006 season. If interested please contact Scot W. Merkle at [email protected] for more information.