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Compiled by Dannah Gonzales Monday, October 9 Officials 1:50 a.m. – Campus Security found a student sleeping on the third floor of the Bachman Annex. tally 2:27 a.m. – A resident from Johnson Hall reported receiving numerous harassing phone calls. 7:10 a.m. – A man found burnt paper damage in front of the Magoon Facility. Tourism liason Marsha Wienert (right) and Director of Transportation

Tuesday, October 10 Rod Haraga (left),Civil Defense and FEMA updated quake recovery efforts yesterday 7:48 a.m. – The water sprinklers were flooding the surrounding area of the By Tracy Chan & Ting-Cheng Wen partially damaged, and 14 had ervations by tourists, even though Emergency Broadcast System Paradise Palms Café. Ka Leo Staff Reporters only minor structural damages, her department sent out an inter- wasn’t used, Lee replied, “We which added up to a total of 1173 national news release about the didn’t want to cause confusion.” 2:17 p.m. – A woman made a request Major General Robert Lee, affected houses. Most of them earthquake by mid-afternoon on He also said that if people didn’t to be escorted to the Health Center local civic leaders and mem- were on the Big Island. Lee said Sunday. She said there were only have power, they would not have because she was stung by a bee. bers of the Federal Emergency that the Big Island, which took the 100 cancellations statewide on gotten the message anyway. Management Agency held a press most damage, remains the main Monday. However, she mentioned Lee said that the governor had 2:20 p.m. – An evacuation exercise conference yesterday at 3:30 p.m. focus of a joint federal and local rental cars being damaged by declared a state of emergency so was conducted for the Health Center in the state Civil Defense head- emergency assistance effort. landslides on Maui and many can- soon in order to get permission to staff members. quarters to discuss the extent of Karl commented that the loss celled flights that left both local inspect for damages, and to allow the damage caused by Sunday’s of public structures and damages travelers and tourists stranded for National Guard troops to help 2:45 p.m. – A Gateway House staff earthquake. caused to public property by the hours. The lack of communica- recovery and take advantage of member reported a man doing bicycle tricks on the stairs. Michael Karl, appointed by blackout will be funded by the tion and the backed up flights left what aid FEMA could offer. President Bush yesterday to be federal government, but damages many angry. Lee admitted, though, that the FEMA federal coordinating sustained by individuals and busi- Haraga said airlines were not there had been a definite break- Wednesday, October 11 officer, was one of the speak- nesses will not. Haraga said that informed of the loss of electric- down in communication. 5:00 a.m. – Campus Security called ers, as were State Director of currently the damage to highways ity because the airports did not “We agree that many areas of the Honolulu Police Department to Transportation Rod Haraga, tour- is about $20 million. have enough power to function communication can be improved,” turn over the five plastic bags of ism liaison Marsha Wienert, and What might be surpris- fully. This resulted in airplanes said Lee. “With modern technol- marijuana that they had in their pos- Sandra Kunimoto, the Chair of the ing to some is that news of the not being checked properly before ogy... we can communicate to session. Board of Agriculture. earthquake traveled fast, but did takeoff, and necessitating other the public through the media, or According to Lee, 29 homes not really affect island tourism. manual procedures which would directly to the public, whatever it 2:55 p.m. – The Kalo Apartment’s had been seriously damaged and According to Wienert, there were normally take much less time. takes to get to the word out — that resident manager filed a complaint were made unlivable, 1130 were no abnormalities in cancelled res- In answer to why the is the bottom line.” stating cars parked in the Varsity Place Triangle were causing dust to enter the apartments.

10:26 p.m. – A Hale Kuahine resi- dent heard loud noises coming from 24 years later, Campus Center mural restored behind the dormitories. Original artist invites Remaining days for mural Thursday, October 12 students to help in restoration 12:02 a.m. – Campus Security found Thursday, Oct. 19 — Touch-up five men loitering at the pond; they restoration process painting were advised to leave and complied. Friday, Oct. 20 — Mural sealing/ By Kacie Miura 6:20 p.m. – A debit card found at the Ka Leo Staff Reporter varnishing Campus Center was turned in by a person from the East-West Center The Hawai‘i Ka‘u Kumu mural gate. at the University of Hawai‘i at All students are welcome to help Mānoa’s Campus Center is being with the restoration of the Hawai‘i Friday, October 13 restored as part of Sustainability Ka‘u Kumu mural atop the steps of Week, which runs from Thursday, 2:28 a.m. – A man reported a suspicious Oct. 19, to Wednesday, Oct. 25. the UH Campus Center. vehicle, with two individuals possibly Calley O’Neill, the artist of the For more information, contact artist having sex inside, parked in the zone 22 mural, invites students to join her parking structure. in the restoration process, which she Calley O’Neill at 987-7003. believes will help make UH a model KACEY MIURA • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i 3:51 a.m. – A report was filed of a pos- of sustainability. “We really have to learn from sible on-going drug deal in the zone The mural is located at the top O'Neill retouches the portrait of Aunty Naki, a taro farmer who O'Neill says is "asking us to [the Hawaiian farmers],” O’Neill 21 parking structure. Campus Security of the front staircase at the Campus wake up and get inspired by the students' ability to make a self-sufficient, totally renewable said, “applying every imaginable, found that the alleged drug-dealers were Center and is divided into two sec- ... and beautiful life and land." new and safe renewable technology, just people dropping off their friends. tions that cover both sides of the and in that sense, reconnecting with staircase partition. Both sections por- As O’Neill surveyed the mural, All of the people, native plants and each other, with the land.” 5:06 p.m. – A cat was reported stuck tray life in Hawai‘i. which she was commissioned to paint animals depicted in the mural are O’Neill looks forward to recon- on the roof of the Sinclair Library. It “Everything the Hawaiians did 24 years ago in December 1982, she authentic. O’Neill said she worked necting with the UH campus and appeared that the cat was not in distress. was sustainable,” O’Neill said. She said, “[It] is a living teaching ... It on the mural for two years and welcomes student volunteers who explained that the murals are about shows that this is what we need to be devoted a large part of that time to wish to learn the mural restoration lokahi, which she described as “the looking at and studying. How do we research. She even went to Moloka‘i process, which involves intense essential integration of humans and take care of the land in a way that’s to photograph and draw Hawaiian real — how should we develop?” See Campus, page 3 love and aloha with the land.” taro farmers. See Art, page 9 Page 2 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Thursday, October 19, 2006 | ADVERTISEMENT NEWS |Thursday, October 19, 2006| Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3

Weather Campus Forecast Species considered for the List From page 1 By Candice Novak Ka Leo Associate Copy Editor

Saturday, October 14 Of all the endangered plants and animals in this country, Hawai‘i 1:24 p.m. – A man from the mainland is the stomping ground for more informed Campus Security that his than any other state — 373. And friend in the UH dormitories was everyone’s worried about how much contemplating suicide. WHITTLE CHRISTIANSEN more stomping these species have By Ian Whittle & Cacey Christiansen left in them. Sunday, October 15 Senior Meteorology Students As of mid-September, there are 279 native plants and animals on 7:10 a.m. – Earthquake. the list of candidates to be added to Thursday the Endangered Species List of the 7:27 a.m. – Power outage throughout Federal Register. Hawai‘i accounts the campus. High/Low: 85/72 Partly to for 103 of the nominees, while 12 mostly cloudy with numer- candidates for the list are from other 7:37 a.m. – Campus Security began ous showers. Variable Pacific Islands. check-ups on any possible fallen winds 5–15 mph. 40% Recently, the U.S. Fish and trees and the Manoa Stream. The Wildlife Service removed four of the UH President was called to check on chance of rain. species from the Pacific list. Those the campus status. removed are the many-colored fruit Friday COURTESY PHOTO • Stephen E. Miller dove from American Samoa, two Two types of the Lāna‘i tree snail were added as candidates for the endangered species list. 8:00 a.m. – Edmondson Hall staff types of anchialine pool shrimp and members requested that Campus High/Low: 85/71 Partly to the Po‘olanui gall fly. Threatened and endangered species Security turn off the valve on the mostly cloudy with numer- The bad news is three out of fourth floor to prevent flooding. ous showers. Variable four of these species were removed Kaua‘i creeper (Oreomystis bairdi) Nohoanu (Geranium hanaense) winds 5–15 mph. 50% because they haven’t been scientifi- 9:24 a.m. – Campus Security began A bird that frequents branches and tree- Three types of geranium found mostly chance of rain. cally labeled. checking the campus dormitories for This obstructs any case for the trunks and preys on insects and other on Maui. any problems. Saturday species to remain on the list, even invertebrates. Hillegrand's reedgrass though many experts believe these 9:27 a.m. – The Hale Aloha genera- High/Low: 85/71 Partly to species are in serious danger. But Anchialine pool shrimp (Calamagrostis hillebrandii) tors were turned on. mostly cloudy with numer- while the fruit dove was removed (Metabetaeus lohena) A thin perennial plant usually with hair- ous showers. Easterly because of stable distribution and less leaves. 9:30 a.m. – Watanabe Hall staff recent documented increase in abun- Thrive in ocean water that fluctuates reported that there was a water winds 5–15 mph. 60% dance in American Samoa — some- with the tide. They can also live in O‘ahu wild coffee (Psychotria leak. Campus Security informed the chance of rain. thing every species recovery enthu- brackish water. plumber. hexandra) siast wants to hear — the other three Endemic to O‘ahu. Sunday species booted from the list are still Nanu (Gardenia remyl) 9:38 a.m. – Sodexho began serving at high risk but can’t legally be pro- A common white gardenia endemic to ‘Aiea (Nothocestrum latifolium) food for the Hale Aloha dormitories. High/Low: 85/71 Partly to tected. mostly cloudy with numer- Because the gall fly doesn’t Moloka‘i. A plant, that grows best in rainforests. 11:04 a.m. – The Vice Chancellor ous showers. Easterly have a taxonomic description, which stated that the UH phone system means it does not meet the definition for years and hasn’t been seen since there is no such data for the shrimp. would be going down from 11:00 winds 5–15 mph. 70% of a species under the Endangered 1984. Unlike the ‘non-existent’ gall fly, at a.m. to 12:00 p.m. chance of rain. Species Act, it had to be removed Meanwhile, there was insuffi- least the shrimp exists. from the list. Simply put, if the ani- cient information on the two species Additional species are being 12:18 p.m. – The Biomedical Science Monday mal doesn’t have a name and tag, it of anchialine pool shrimp to deter- considered for the list. These can- staff members were locked out of doesn’t exist. And if not protected mine their status. They did meet the didates will be reviewed and added their buildings. High/Low: 85/71 Sunny by the ESA, its chances of surviving definition of a species, but that’s if they meet ESA standards. The compared to the weekend. are even worse. about it. At the minimum, repro- candidates include many flowering 6:20 p.m. – The Hale Noelani Easterly winds 5–15 mph. Even some species protected by duction rates have to be known to plants and ferns, nine snails, four Interim Housing Director requested the list often go extinct, like Guam’s determine whether the species war- birds, 11 insects and two mammals, that Campus Security patrol the dor- Tuesday rants protection under the ESA, but both bats. mitory. cardinal honeyeater. It sat on the list High/Low: 85/71 Sunnier? 11:07 p.m. – The power was restored Check your horoscope or at the dormitories. flip a coin. Easterly winds 5–15 mph. Monday, October 16 6:35 a.m. – Four state vehicles that were parked near the Bachman General weather trend Annex had flat tires. Icky. A developing surface low is responsible 6:37 a.m. – Sakamaki Hall staff for the widespread showers. Strong possibil- reported that water was leaking ity of thunderstorms! Winds shifting to the and that the ceiling had caved in. east Saturday or Sunday. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Commentary Page 4 | Thursday, October 19, 2006 Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected]

LetterstotheEditor EditorialCartoon Ka Leo article increased stigma of reporting rape It is little wonder that rape and sexual assault are so under-report- ed when articles like the one in …There are better ways Friday’s Ka Leo continue to quote of expressing these cau- people who criticize a rape victim for being “irresponsible,” and “not tions to the public than reporting it sooner.” You printed a reason for the reluc- criticizing the survivor of a tance to come forward, “The victim feels like they’re going to be judged humiliating assault. for their behavior and are intimidat- ed,” toward the end of the article, and instead for contact information for the yet you still felt it appropriate to print campus Women’s Center and other judgments of the victim in a more programs dealing with sexual assault. prominent place on the front page. Your online version has no links, e- Yes, we all, men and women, mail addresses or telephone numbers need be careful in our interactions both online and off. And yes, crimes to assist victims of abuse. reported sooner have a better chance Please stop perpetuating the atti- of getting solved. tude that rape is the victim’s fault. However, there are better ways Please do something useful instead. of expressing these cautions to the public than criticizing the survivor of Heidi Sakuma a humiliating assault. Graduate Student Illustration provided by Léo Azambuja You could have used that space English Shakes, Quakes & Blinding Blackouts Single ‘event’ shifts Shake, rattle and roll at the beach Growing up in Southern ing to find food to put in a cooler California, I’ve never been scared AfterGov. Linda Lingle had or that wouldn’t spoil. We loaded by earthquakes. Yet, after living in up on ice, charcoal, pastries, sushi, our perspectives Hawai‘i for the past five years, I’ve declared Hawai‘i to be in a fish, chips, salsa, canned coffee and By Jason Ordenstein important human, face-to-face gotten used to life without them. tequila. Ka Leo Staff Writer interaction is. It was unfortunate I was staying the weekend on state of disaster, we knew The rest of the day was spent that it took an earthquake to the North Shore, when the earth- swimming in the rain at Rocky’s and The multi-protagonist movie show us this, and the most unfor- it was going to be a great quake woke me Sunday morning. barbecuing. The entire North Shore felt “Magnolia” weaves its characters tunate fact is that this will prob- I realized it was an earthquake and beach-and-barbecueday. even more relaxed and people seemed together with an event that unites ably change nothing in the long was about to go back to sleep when to enjoy not being able to turn on their all the story lines in one divine term. By Monday, most of us I heard my boyfriend’s startled pick up a friend. We had heard that TVs. We ran into friends going for swoop. It starts to rain frogs. We, went right back into the familiar response to the shake. I encouraged Foodland was running on a generator bike rides with their kids, happy that the audience, are then allowed confines of our safe, tech-savvy him to go back to sleep and esti- and allowing people to buy supplies. mom’s business flight to California glimpses into the lives of all the world. mated the quake to be a 5.8. After Gov. Linda Lingle had was cancelled. Other friends joined characters. We are shown how It’s a difficult thing to do, We heard the fan go off and us at a friend’s house in Pupukea after this unusual event affects each but we should put more effort realized power was out. John, my declared Hawai‘i to be in a state of person. For some, it acts as a into realizing that our time with boyfriend, was scheduled to work that disaster, we knew it was going to be a surfing and going to the beach. nuisance. For others, it serves as our loved ones is almost as fleet- morning, but when he showed up, the great beach-and-barbecue day. We started up the grill, prepared a much-needed opportunity for ing as time with our possessions. restaurant was still closed. He came The line at Foodland was about the candles before dark and started introspection. This is a collective This event helped to momentari- back home and woke me up, ecstatic 30 minutes long, but people were to eat and drink. We entertained our- moment that impacts everyone in ly separate the human from the that there was no work. patient. The store was letting people selves by playing music and singing a different way. robot within us. We are changing I drove John and his roommates in about 10 at a time. All fish and songs, telling stories and forgetting We each had our own shared alongside technology and soci- to Jocko’s, a surf break near the meat products were 50 percent off. anything that we were actually sup- “event” on Sunday. Like the ety, but we can do more to hold house. The waves were clean and Most people in line were doing the posed to do on Sunday. frogs in the movie, it was actu- on to some of the values that are there was barely anybody surfing. same thing we were: buying ice and ally more inconvenient than seri- being left behind. After I dropped them off, I drove down charcoal. We pushed our grocery cart Christen Vidanovic ous. But it did have an impact on Like the characters in the an empty Kamehameha Highway to around the dimly lit supermarket try- Journalism us. Some relished the downtime movie, our eyes were pried open given to focus on families or by an event out of our control. friends. Others were irritated at Let’s leave our robotic personas the inconvenience of having no where they’re needed: at work TV or access to MySpace. For or elsewhere. Let us remember Learning to prepare for quake necessary many of us, it served as a star- that our homes are the realms of As my bed and ceiling fan beneath the doorway. need to be prepared. If there were to tling rupture in the monotonous humans, not robots. rattled, it took me a good five sec- Afterwards, my aunt and uncle be a crisis worse than this, the lines routine of our lives. Hopefully, the more we do onds to realize that there was an rushed to Costco and Safeway for would be longer and more people We’ve come so accustomed this, the more we’ll be able to earthquake. It was scary to feel my flashlights, water, ice, batteries would be in danger if they were not to electronic communication that pay attention to the things we’ll house shake so violently. My fam- and radios. prepared and equipped with supplies. we seemed to have almost for- really miss — instead of just ily and I were all too shocked to I think this is a good lesson for gotten how else to communicate. YouTube or MySpace — once even get up from our beds; we did my family and everyone in Hawai‘i. Brandi Salas It was a good reminder of how they’re gone. not run out of the house or stand I believe that everyone realized the Journalism

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Honolulu is made up of a bunch of pusillanimous fools How we learned to stop By Justin Hahn off like a pack of dingoes on the Ka Leo Staff Writer hunt. And it was so much more regrettable on campus, as dorm worrying and love the bomb think about it — never really attacked and celebrity-endorsed slogans. Print After the earthquake, we residents began to act like the mon- us, thus preventing a multi-front civil tried to pass tabloid exposure as inves- showed ourselves for what we keys on the cover of Green Day’s war that has claimed thousands upon tigative reporting. Radio played Justin are: weak. Judging from Sunday, “Dookie” album. thousands of lives?” Timberlake and The Killers. Honolulu is one giant, whining, The main coverage in the two To understand the situation we No one dared to comment on the morally inept morass of cowards. daily newspapers had to do with are in with The Democratic People’s ineptitude of the presidency, as it would The power goes out for 12 hours people lining up to buy food. Unless Republic of ... Oh God, I can’t even type reflect badly on the approximately 30 and we’re lined up around the block, everyone in that line was a diabetic that without laughing. percent of the population that would dying to get into Star Market to feed or someone shopping for a diabetic, To understand the situation we are still want to have a beer with him while our faces. they should have all gone home By Casey Ishitani in with North Korea, it’s probably best kicking out Mexicans — after send- All across the island, we’re and let the poor cashiers relax and Ka Leo Comics Editor to understand the dude with the itchy ing a bunch of stem-cell researchers banging on the gas pumps like it’s help people who really needed the trigger-finger who is lording the coun- to the electric chair in a church where Just a week ago, North Korea — or, the oil embargo and we must fuel service. try. But, that proves to be something gays aren’t allowed to pray. In a quest for those with a morbid sense of long- up for a cross-country trip to the The human body can go for at of a big old problem, as Kim Jong Il for ratings and a built-up audience, the winded irony, The Democratic People’s Promised Land because we need the least three days without food. All we — the guy who looks like a psychotic American media resorted to the same Republic of Korea — tested a nuclear false security of a full tank of gas. had to do was go for twelve hours, troll doll in a Stalin suit — has effec- kind of government-approved lip-service bomb. Reports were vague at first, as up I didn’t hear about it, but I with most of us having much less tively peppered his life with inconsis- that keeps the people of North Korea until now the most disastrous thing to wouldn’t be surprised if there was of a wait, since we had to eat up all tencies, falsifying information to throw scared and unwilling to challenge the come out of either North or South Korea a run on toilet paper, white rice and the perishable food in our ice boxes. off rivals and people calling for his administration. But, whereas they do was a soap opera. But, as Reuters reports organic broccoli. Yet, we couldn’t even do that. hilarious-looking head. their service to remain alive, our media — and we know Reuters is always on And holy cow, apparently some Right now, in the middle of We do know that Kim Jong Il is does it willingly. They satisfy the tyrant, people thought that pandemonium Ramadan, Muslims all over the the level — American spy satellites not only confirm the test, but also report that an autocratic tyrant who demands abso- we satisfy the tally. had ensued after a few hours of world are fasting all day long. Not lute conformity to his views and orders, It still isn’t time for a coup, but muggy darkness, judging from what just for one day, but for an entire North Korea plans on testing another nuclear weapon. and that’s only if he likes you. It is also Americans — especially the educated University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa month. They go for a whole month Plus, North Korea has issued a reported that he likes Michael Jordan, ones — are fully capable of changing senior Matt Morici said in a Ka Leo without eating or drinking during Foreign Ministry statement on the Jason Voorhees flicks and golfing — the the way their government works. Rather article; “The power is out and the official Korean Central News Agency, ultimate sport for evil, rich men. than getting all hot and bothered by people just wanted to have a good saying the United Nations sanctions In recent years, Kim made it an editorial that may be construed as time,” he said. “It’s like we’re free. … By 8 p.m. in Waikīkī, being brought against them are “a abundantly clear how he felt about chauvinist, our people could demand How can they stop this?” we had filled the night declaration of war.” being put on George W. Bush’s “Axis that their newspapers, Web sites or TV How could “they”? Well, they Plus, our troops are still stationed of Evil.” After the United States cut stations report on things that exist within showed up, that’s how. They stopped with primal hoots and in Afghanistan and Iraq, looking for North Korea off of oil from the Agreed reality, like, I don’t know ... a wacko you idiots from throwing bottles and phantom threats while killing count- Framework built during the Clinton sovereign ruler who tests nuclear weap- lighters off the balcony by showing howls, sounding off like a less thousands to satiate the daddy- administration (yeah, thanks Clinton), ons. Rather than turning to the blowhard up and shining spotlights on you. pleasing of a white-collar cowboy, Kim broke from the Nuclear Non- pseudo-activists for noise, Americans The first time in a hundred years we pack of dingoes … far away from the homeland they’re Proliferation Treaty and began devel- could turn toward intellectual discourse can just take a break from technol- supposed to be protecting. oping weapons of mass destruction, to find solutions to a problem. ogy, and you treat it like an excuse Oh well. If anything happens, at just two months before the first U.S. But, that takes effort and focus. Are to be Neanderthals. This could have the day, yet we couldn’t go a few least I don’t have to pay off my stu- bombs were dropped on Iraq to smoke we as Americans ready to have effort been a time to stop, relax and slow hours without a Philly cheesesteak. dent loans, huh? out the massive quantities of enriched and focus, or are we all going to go back down our lives, but you people This is the mark of a bunch of There are many great questions nuclear arms that ... weren’t there. to playing “Halo” while listening to our treated it like a terrorist attack had pusillanimous fools who don’t know one may ask about the current standoff Of course, the news media cov- new Amerie single? reduced civilization to a shambles. how to deal with even the smallest between nations, which would be almost ered the ascension of East Asia’s new- Who needs a bomb? Ignorance is Well, I got some news for you: hardship. From 9 a.m. onward, all everyone on the planet against North est threat with about as much detail doing all the work for our enemies. this was not cataclysmic, and it was the on-air stations were telling us Korea. Questions range from “Should as they would a minority community not a catastrophe. The earthquake, that it was a matter of hours — not we attack them before they attack us?” facing poverty in America. Everyone About the Column yes that was a cataclysm by defini- days, but hours — before the power to, “Should we build a time machine was busy worrying about Brad Pitt and Casey Ishitani hopes that when you read tion. But what happened afterward was back. so we can use our foresight to attack Angelina Jolie, licentious congressmen his weekly column, you make an effort to was not even close. At worst, that “Just relax and enjoy the time them before they had a working nuclear and Tower Records’ bankruptcy. TV was pick up a book, think about things dis- should have been an inconvenience. out,” the newscasters said from 9 weapon, instead of dicking around for a busy blaring Federal Communications cerningly, turn off the anime and realize At best, it was an opportunity to fast a.m. onward. “Stay inside and relax, few years in a country that — when you Commission-regulated musing on sex that you’re a college student. and reconnect with simpler things ‘cause there’s nothing happening on like solitude, forbearance and mild O‘ahu today until the power comes discomfort. This was no time to be back on.” a hero; this was a time to relax and Yet despite this, everyone went reconsider life. To pause and reflect. outside and ran around like chick- But we couldn’t even do that; we ens with their heads cut off. They were such silly fools. needed something to do to alleviate Throughout the day, on KSSK and the other live radio stations, the ennui, and they needed some City and County spokesman Bill food in their gullets to satiate their Brennan asked people to “stay off anxiety. the roads,” to “conserve water” and That’s the problem with to “remain calm.” Nothing too out Americans these days: we’re weak. of the ordinary. And yet we couldn’t We don’t know how to handle any- even do that. thing proportionally, and we don’t We took baths for no reason. know how to behave ourselves. We drove around, heedless of traf- Shame on us. And is it any won- fic regulations. And by 8 p.m. in der most of the world thinks we’re Waikīkī, we had filled the night with retarded idiots just waiting to be primal hoots and howls, sounding conquered? Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Page 6 | Thursday, October 19, 2006 Editor: Alyssa S. Navares Associate Editor: David Pham | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected]

gences in the candy store with all of Meet the new columnist: the sexual chocolate and strawberry- flavored edible underwear that a boy Seth Char Dear Wala ‘Au, can dream of. However, unlike Lil’ Flip, 50 Cent and scores of orange As the new male Wala ‘Au My girlfriend and I have been dat- Oompa-Loompas, you seem content columnist, I hope to serve the to chew sugar-free gum and call it a eclectic needs of the University of ing for almost a year now, and it night. By Seth Char Hawai‘i student body to the best Good for you. Glad to hear Ka Leo Columnist of my abilities. My goal is to pro- seems like our sex life is great. But there are still some guys in the world vide a clear and concise opinion whose sexual expectations haven’t Dear Like, alongside actual literature from lately, she’s been asking for a more been radioactively warped by over- exposure to Internet porn. If you the experts who study relation- First off, I’d like to thank you exploratory sexual relationship. We are uncomfortable expanding your for writing in to us, here at Wala ships, sex and identity. sexual horizons, I’m sure your girl- ‘Au, and I wholeheartedly encour- As a UH speech communication are both pretty traditional and con- friend will respect your boundaries. age you not to be embarrassed or major, I have previous academic and Just take off the fuzzy handcuffs, shocked at your situation. research experience in the field of servative, which is what attracted untie the blindfold and let her know. Although some further details However, before you allow yourself conflict management, interpersonal me to her in the first place. What regarding the nature of your girl- communication and relationship to get scared away by the unfa- friend’s “exploratory requests” miliar, consider the possibility that could have been useful, I will building/maintenance. I have does this change from good girl to your girlfriend’s budding freaky side assume that she has been struck by also studied much of the sexology could turn both of you on to a sex life a general kind of sexual boredom research conducted by Alfred Kinsey, freak mean? even more rewarding than the one that haunts millions of couples Virginia Johnson and Albert Masters, you currently enjoy. across the United States today. all in the hopes of providing the Signed, As for the meaning behind your Rest assured, there are other guys most constructive and easily acces- girl’s sudden interest in freaky turn- and girls out there who feel exact- sible advice one can get from Wala ons, I should warn you that the lead- ly the way you do — so don’t feel LikeBeing Trapped In Repression ing cause of female departures from like you’re the only one. The best ‘Au. I am very glad to be aboard and ‘good girl’ territory is dissatisfaction part lies in the fact that, should hope to read your letters soon! with the ‘rewards’ of such a goody- you wish to strengthen and contin- goody existence. Whether your girl ue the relationship, there are many was holding back her inner freak like proven techniques and methods well-placed hand, finger or tongue. fun and satisfaction during your Trapped in Repression, or developed that you can employ in satisfying This kind of unexpected seduction travels. You’d be surprised at the her freakiness out of a desperate your girlfriend’s sexual kinkiness. can help to satisfy the explor- sincere but honest responses you need to find sexual satisfaction, all According to sex and relation- atory cravings of your girlfriend may get. Overall though, signs seem to be pointing to the scary ship researchers Albert Masters while not allowing anything to get regardless of what will come out possibility that you are bad in bed. and Virginia Johnson, two of the too kinky for your tastes. After of your questioning, keep in mind I don’t doubt you are a sweet, most respected names in the field all, if she was hungry and asked that there’s no need for alarm considerate lover. You hold your of sexology and social psychol- you to make her a sandwich, you should your girlfriend want to try girlfriend’s head until it touches the ogy, sexual boredom is a common wouldn’t refuse her request just new things: variety is, after all, By Larrisa Eisentein pillow, whisper sweet nothings and but treatable affliction. If your because you weren’t hungry too, the spice of life. Her need to try Ka Leo Columnist caress the nape of her neck gently girlfriend is asking for a more right? out new things doesn’t mean that as she giggles her acquiescence. But “exploratory” sex life, it may mean Assuming that she wants these she’s not the sweet, conservative Dear Like, none of this changes the fact that that there’s simply an abundance new exploratory experiences to be chorus girl that you once courted despite appearances, your conserva- of stimulus (and by stimulus, I with you, I’d recommend sitting and wooed during the beginning of Before you consider the fol- tive ‘good boy’ missionary stylings mean the physical kind: touching, her down during a quiet time at lowing advice, read the Wala ‘Au just don’t seem to be doing the trick; kissing, intercourse, etc.) that is your place of residence. Use “I” your relationship. It also doesn’t published on Sept. 28. Your girl- the sex life you find so fulfilling far too recognizable for her body language to take responsibility of mean that she’s looking to become friend is similar to Trapped in to respond to anymore. your thoughts while you express a masochistic kinky nymph, where leaves your girlfriend rather empty. One of the most common how much it means to you in mak- handcuffs, leather lingerie and Repression, who asked how to According to a 2004 poll pub- complaints couples have relates to ing sure that she is satisfied emo- whips are mandatory accessories break out of her ‘good girl’ mold lished by Jane Magazine, 43 percent mundane sexual routines. Please tionally, mentally and sexually. for every sexual encounter. It’s and reveal her inner sex goddess. of female readers claim to reach keep in mind that you don’t have Be sure to make it very clear that up to you if you want to indulge In a nutshell, I advised her to orgasm every time they have sex. to “wait” for anyone to get into you two are both on this long road in these new ideas with her or try work on becoming comfortable Taking into account the magazine’s the mood. Give yourself a chance, together and that you are in much to compromise and work around with her sexual self, then reveal youthful demographic, one can and you’ll find how quickly you need of her help in making sure them while satisfying both part- all to her boyfriend and hope he assume these findings are indica- can turn your girlfriend on with a that the both of you have the most ners’ needs. takes the bait when she shows tive of the experiences of sexually- up in a schoolgirl uniform. Your charged females in their 20s, such letter is the perfect follow-up: as your girlfriend, though they may “What happens when a guy defies overestimate the rate of sexual sat- stereotypes and doesn’t actually isfaction for the female population have a deep-seated desire to get at large. However, in 2000, Glamour super freaky?” polled its readers and found that 55 For many guys, dating a girl percent of women fake orgasm. So who’s a “lady on the street but a less than half of women actually freak in the sheets” is like finding orgasm and more than half fake it. Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket — For the moment, let’s disobey the the one-in-a-million grand prize laws of statistical inference and put of dating. With such a find comes the two figures together for a rather the promise of limitless indul- dramatic illustration: 98 percent of the time, men think their partner is sexually satisfied — but they’re actually delusional more than half of the time. With this in mind, stop looking at your girlfriend’s desire to mix things up in the bedroom as a freaky thing — she’s probably just desper- ate to experience the same satisfac- tion you’ve been enjoying the whole time you’ve been dating. Within this context, if you were the one being left hanging — so to speak — for nearly a year, wouldn’t you be push- ing the sexual envelope as well? Whether she just wants to be more explorative to keep things interesting or has a burning desire to finally find some sexual fulfill- ment, if you care about your girl, you won’t judge her. That doesn’t mean you need to indulge her every fetish — just learn to understand them over a bottle of wine and some open com- munication.

Good Luck. WATERLOG | Thursday, October 19, 2006 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 7 Don’t get stuck in a Riptide By Michelle White Ka Leo Managing Editor

Each year, 75 people drown in Hawai‘i. Nearly half of the deaths are tourists. Riptides are often the major cause of many people’s dis- tress. “A riptide is the water coming into the beach and funneling out in a specific spot,” said Jim Howe, chief of Honolulu City and County lifeguards. “Rips start at a certain spot and pull a swimmer out. The best way to survive is to let the rip Riptides are often the most common take you out. After a mile, it will causes of drownings in Hawai‘i. dissipate. Stay there and wait for Check out what lifeguards, locals help.” and tourists have to say about these Mary and Robert Ross, who natural occurrences at http://www. are originally from O‘ahu but vis- kaleo.org. iting from Texas, heard what to do but were not sure. They were at the Diamond Head lookout watching The UH School of the surfers. Oceanography is working a on a “Tourists come and don’t real- current prediction system. Jerome ize the dangers,” Robert said. They Aucan is heading the project with both agreed that Hawaii’s beach- help from his advisor, Dr. Mark es are more dangerous than most Merrifield. beachgoers realize. With buoys of the coast near One of the most dangerous the Mokulua Islands and outside beaches, according to Honolulu Waimea, Aucan is able to gauge Magazine and lifeguard Kenji the direction and intensity of cur- Lawson, is Sandy Beach. Located rents. on the east side of O‘ahu, it is con- About once a year, he goes sidered one of the best body board- out to perform maintenance on the ing and body surfing spots. When buoys. It can be dangerous, Aucan the ocean is calm, it is, according said. On one occasion, he became to some, a great place to swim but stuck to an anchor rope and almost could lead to serious injury. drowned. Lawson said that even during The University of Hawai‘i at calm surf, riptides still occur at Mānoa Leisure Center rents snor- Sandy’s. Sometimes as many as kel equipment, surfboards, kayaks four rips at a time occur within a and other ocean-related equip- half-mile stretch. ment. Leisure Center staff go to Theron Craig, the former Diamond Head to teach surfing dean of students at Honolulu and also to advise students on Community College, broke his ocean safety. neck at Sandy Beach. Although he There are no lifeguards at did make a full recovery, it was a Diamond Head Beach. Another hard lesson to learn, he said. Craig factor that adds to the danger is the walked around with a metal halo hike up to the road above. for months, which kept his spine If you find yourself in a rip, straight. don’t try to swim against it. It’s Another dangerous beach is almost impossible to swim faster Waimea Bay on the North Shore than the speed of a strong rip, of O‘ahu. Due to the shape of the and the effort will only tire you beach, a riptide is often present out. The best way to get out of near the middle of the bay. a rip is to swim up or down the Howe stressed that when beach, parallel to shore. If this going to a beach, even though one still doesn’t help, and you feel like may be familiar with it, people you won’t be able to get back to should consult a lifeguard. shore, remember that the universal “Lifeguards are trained to distress signal is the waving of one identify dangers,” he said. arm in the air. Surf | Outlook East shores: not happening. South shores: 3–5 feet by Friday. North and West shores: Big all weekend! 8–10 footers! Surf heights are measured from the back, Hawaiian style. Source: NOAA (http://www.prh.noaa.gov/hnl)

UV Index: Forget the sunscreen, pass the umbrella. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Page 8 | Thursday, October 19, 2006 Editor: Alyssa S. Navares Associate Editor: David Pham | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] BEHIND THE SCENES

COURTESY PHOTO • Kennedy Theater From “Shadows” presented by UHM Dance Dept.’s A Brief Breakdown “Fall Footholds” from left, Maryanne L. Peterson, Ka Leo Features Desk Shannon M. Yamamoto

“Fall Footholds” is an energy-filled program of dance which is choreographed and performed by some of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s dance depart- ment’s brightest stars. The program features 11 works inspired by a range of diverse forms, from the Haitian Snake Dance to Broadway showstoppers. “Fall Footholds” shows at the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at the UH Kennedy Theatre. The program started yesterday and ends Sunday. The Wednesday to Saturday shows start at 8 p.m. Ticket sales are $12 for general admission; $4 for UH students with a vali- dated UH student ID; $10 for UH faculty, senior citizens, non- UH Mānoa students and military. ‘Footholds’ in the dance industry COURTESY PHOTO • Kennedy Theater By Maryann L. Peterson Dancers may think the week- before a show opening, in which Actions speak louder than words. In this case, a UH dancer For more information, Fall Footholds ends are tedious, but to chore- rehearsals tend to run from 9 a.m. let’s her feet do the talking. visit http://www. choreographer and dancer ographers, much has to be done. to 6 p.m. These nine hours are dedi- hawaii.edu/kennedy Costumes have to be found, made, cated to setting the technical aspects, There is a tradition of student or borrowed and then fitted; there are for example, lights and sound. choreography at the University consultations with lighting designers, This is an important time for of Hawai‘i at Mānoa called “Fall stage managers; forms to be signed the stage manager, because he is Footholds.” They basically explore and information collected. in charge of making the show run what the choreographer wants the Also, there is a certain amount smoothly. These weekend rehearsals Film Festival reeling in more than ever audience to see. Here’s an insight of work that needs to be done on are hectic, but they are essential in into the performance from a chore- the theater. The marley, or dance guaranteeing smooth dress rehearsals ographer and a dancer. floor, has to be unrolled and laid and performances for our audience. flat on the stage floor. The lights I think I can safely state that it The moves have to be hung. may take a village to put on a dance Dance pieces start with an Dancing the days away show. It wouldn’t happen without idea; a person who has the idea and the help of the dance faculty, but the initiation of the idea, otherwise As a dancer, you have to stay the beauty of “Footholds” is the known as rehearsals, which may be focused, remember choreography, be student involvement. Even though as intense as once or couple of times aware of your fellow dancers and cho- it seems stressful, the rewards of a week. Personally, I like to teach reographers and do your utmost to be the seemingly endless work comes choreography as fast as possible and at every single rehearsal. During the through in the finished project, the then stretch out the cleaning rehears- early stages of “Footholds,” dancers art of our craft. But, one of the final als so my dancers can concentrate on learn to juggle their schedule. This rewards of finishing one project is other pieces. comes in handy for the weekend starting another.

COURTESY PHOTO • Tom Brislin “Chopsticks” is a romance produced by UH Academy for Creative Media film student Henry Mochida. He is one of six student filmmakers selected to screen their work in the 2006 Louis Vuitton Hawai‘i International Film Festival, which starts today and runs until Oct. 29.

By Nick McEvoy free and outdoor activities. Two of the Ka Leo Contributing Writer evenings include celebrity guests and a chance to catch a seminar with the cast The 26th Annual Louis Vuitton and crew of the locally-based television Hawai‘i International Film Festival show, “Lost.” comes to O‘ahu tomorrow. There is a special focus on the cin- The film festival will be starting its ema of Southeast Asia, the Philippines 10-day span of the island with the pre- and Vietnam. Executive director Chuck miere of “Babel,” starring Brad Pitt. The Boller admits that the festival’s heart and show will start at 8 p.m. at the Hawaii soul has always been focused on films Theatre Center. from Asia and the Pacific Rim. “Our mission, from our very incep- HIFF then tion,” Boller said, “has been to promote The festival started in 1981 as a cultural understanding between the East dedication to the advanced understand- and West through cinema.” ing of cultural exchange among the Boller tries to bring the world people of Asia, the Pacific and North together through film. Venues include America through the expression of film. Dole Cannery Stadium 18, Hawai‘i HIFF started on the University Theatre Center and the Doris Duke of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as an East-West Theatre at the Honolulu Academy of Center project. It was originally created Arts. by the U.S. Congress as an educational and research institution. Last year, the Tickets for the general public are festival featured more than 260 films $10 (adult) and $9 (13 and under). HIFF from 40 countries. ‘Ohana Members get in for free and additional tickets are $8. Military, stu- HIFF now dents and senior citizens (62+) must pay With more than 250 films and fea- $9 with a valid ID. For passes contact tured seminars from nearly 50 countries, LVHIFF Box Office at 680 Iwilei Road, the next 10 days will include much cul- by phone (550-8457), by fax (536-2707) tural diversity. Hosting live concerts and or online. four free outdoor screenings on Waikīkī Locations and showtimes at http:// Beach, this will be the first year featuring www.hiff.org. NEWS | Thursday, October 19, 2006 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 9

Left: Sandra Lee Events Kunimoto, the Board Art of Agriculture Chair, said six intakes were Calendar From page 1 Please e-mail any community or campus buried under the Big Island landslide. events to [email protected]. scrubbing and repainting areas that have chipped or faded. “Impending crisis of climate This is the first time that Far Left: Head of Civil Defense Maj. Gen. change in the Pacific,” an East- the mural has been restored. Robert Lee is among West Center presentation, happens “It’s been way too long, but the mural will last indefinitely if it the many depart- today, 12 to 1 p.m., Burns Hall, is cleaned once a month with ment representatives room 1068. Ben Namakin, who cre- water,” O’Neill said. that were present ated a video documentary of the Today is the last day for at yesterday's press environmental changes on island touch-ups. Tomorrow, the conference concerning systems, will present. Info, Floren mural will be sealed and var- Sunday's earthquake. Elman-Singh at 944-7193, elmanf@ nished. Someday, O’Neill hopes ASHLEY BASTATAS eastwestcenter.org. to paint another mural on cam- Ka Leo O Hawai‘i “The politics of genocide preven- pus. “I’d love to experience tion,” happens today from 12:45 to the city again,” she said. 1:30 p.m., the William S. Richardson Living on the Big Island, School of Law, Moot Courtroom. O’Neill teaches yoga and med- Quaky info confuses many itation and works on public By Nathan Serota ing campus activities. However, the a.m. Monday, but that since the power “The coral species problem: art and easel paintings. Her Ka Leo Staff Reporter following morning most students still was restored Sunday night, classes insights from Porites,” an ocean- art is centered on the themes did not have access to the Internet, resumed. ography seminar, happens today, 3 of sustainability, healing and For many students at the despite having their power restored, “I make sure that if we don’t spirituality. University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the and could not receive the informa- have class that we extensively tell the p.m., Marine Science Building, room loss of power after Sunday’s earth- tion. students,” Smatrask said. “It should 100. Zac Forsman from the biology Her Big Island studio, located in Waimea, was par- quakes resulted in a breakdown of Many students assumed that always be the initiative of the students department will present. Info, ocean- tially damaged in Sunday’s communication. Between finding since electricity had been shut off that classes will resume unless told ography department, 956-7633. earthquakes. operating food and water providers for over 13 hours on Sunday, classes otherwise. If nothing has been said, “If anybody thinks the during the day and waiting for the and scheduled activities would be then you go to class.” “Recent progress in ring imaging earth isn’t alive,” she said, delayed restoration of power at night, disrupted. Ultimately, the decision on Cherenkov counters,” Department “they should’ve been there on many students remained uncertain Kim Thiemann, a junior journal- whether to suspend Monday’s assigned of Physics and Astrology colloquium, the Big Island this Sunday. about how the natural events would ism major and dorm resident, thinks work was left to the teachers, leaving happens today, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., There was an out-breath seen affect their classes that following students were ill-prepared for classes several students unprepared for their all along the coast — a plume day. on Monday considering this lack. classroom activities. However, other Watanabe Hall, room 112. Peter According to the Mānoa “I think they should have sent students chose to take the advice of Krizan, from the University of of brown.” She looked at the mural, Emergency Response Plan, several something,” she said, “or at least have the RAs and assume classes would Ljubljana and J. Stefan Institute, will smiled and added, “The earth administrators are obligated to dis- the RAs stick a notice on [our] doors. continue. present. Info, John Learned, 956- is alive, and that’s what the seminate information to the cam- They really didn’t do anything.” “The decision was made as 2964, [email protected]. Hawaiians felt and knew.” pus community in the event of an Kim had been feeling ill that of four o’clock Monday morning,” O’Neill will be work- emergency. The Mānoa Director of day and was unable to study for a Manke said, “that there was no reason “American Blackout,” a political ing on the mural from 8 a.m. Communications, the Vice Chancellor journalism test without electricity. As not to have classes.” He added that film, happens today, 7 p.m., St. John to 5:30 p.m. until Saturday. for Students, the Vice Chancellor for a result, she thought classes that day the decision was made by President auditorium, room 11. Info, 392-3446. She will also be providing Research and Graduate Research should have been postponed. David Mcclain because it was a state- prayer and visualizations for and the Vice Chancellor for Student “I don’t think we should have wide situation that affected all cam- “A Bayesian decision network Sustainability Week’s open- Affairs all have responsibilities out- had classes,” she said, “because there puses. Manke concluded that the use model for analyzing biosecurity ing ceremony. The ceremony lined in the Response Plan to insure was inadequate information about of the internet was their best option whether classes were going to hap- to reach the entire student population risk,” a communication and infor- starts at 10 a.m. today in the students are properly informed in the Sustainability Courtyard. event of an emergency. pen. I mean, [in] a lot of my classes at UH, but admitted more could have mation sciences final oral, happens In response to the earthquakes half of the people were missing,” been done. tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and its aftermath, a message was Dr. Neal Smatresk, Vice “I agree that we could have been Agricultural Science Building, room posted on the front page of the UH Chancellor of Academic Affairs, more aggressive in reaching the stu- 219. Info, 956-8500. What do you think Ka Web site by James Manke, the Mānoa toured the campus and dorms the day dents,” Manke said. “I later suggested Leo should be cover- Director of Communications, includ- of the blackout. Just before 8 a.m. that there should be emergency gen- “Japan today: from soft power ing? What kind of ing the statement: “A quick survey of on Monday he issued the following erating to the ITS [information tech- the campus on Sunday indicated that e-mail to UH faculty in which he nology services] capacity. That’s the and brand nationalism; culture things on or around and governmental administra- there was no damage of significance said, “Students told me getting their department that runs the university’s to buildings. Work crews completed homework done with no power was server, email and telephones.” tion in our age,” a lecture about campus concern you? their survey of campus on Monday, difficult. I hope that you will offer Though KITV Channel 4 News, contemporary Japan and its cultural Voice your concerns and October 16, and did not find anything some leniency given that power was the local ABC affiliate, and radio sta- politics, happens tomorrow, 3 to 4:30 insight by e-mailing us at: that would compromise the integrity not restored until after 11 p.m.” tion KSSK ran continuous coverage p.m., Moore Hall, room 319. Koichi of any structures.” He added that all Dr. Smatresk added that the of the earthquakes throughout the day, Iwabuchi, a professor at Waseda [email protected] classes would resumed as usual. administration had planned on using many O‘ahu residents did not have University in Tokyo, Japan, will pres- or call 956-3219 This message was posted on radio station KSSK to communicate access to any media. Monday so that students could obtain to students that classes had been can- ent. Info, R.D. Trimillos, 956-6085, updated information about continu- celled if power was not restored by 3 [email protected]. “Assessment of the develop- mental totipotency of mouse germ cells by nuclear transfer,” a zoology seminar, happens tomor- row, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., St. John auditorium, room 11. Yuki Yamazaki, a professor at the medical school, will present. Info, Lynne, 956-8617, [email protected]. “Mitochondria and HIV,” a microbiology seminar, happens tomorrow, 4 to 5 p.m., Pacific Ocean Sciences and Technology Building, room 127. Mariana Gerschenson, associate researcher of medicine at Leahi Hospital, will present. Info, microbiology department, 956-8553, [email protected]. Bichuan Li performs on the piano, Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. Li is a University of Hawai‘i music professor teaching piano. Tickets: $12 general, $8 for student. Info, music department, 95-MUSIC, [email protected], http://www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 10 | Thursday, Octorber 19, 2006 Comics Editor: Casey Ishitani | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected] Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Classifieds/Horoscope Thursday, October 19, 2006 | Page 11

Hōkū Translations Libra Aquarius Gemini By Orlando Carino Universal Traveler September 23 - October 22 January 20 - February 18 May 21 - June 20 Get rid of the old stuff. Less Make use of a pro/con list. Swear less. The truth now dreaming and more doing Do not get involved, every- will hurt less than if you would be extremely beneficial. one will believe it’s all your wait to tell. fault.

Scorpio Pisces Cancer

October 23 - November 21 February 19 - March 20 June 21 - July 22 Fear those who ask for your You are prone to lose control Keep away from the cute trust. Be open to changing so avoid confrontations or clothes. your residence. risk being arrested. Don’t let your friend take advantage. Sagittarius Aries Leo

November 22 - December 21 March 21 - April 19 July 23 - August 22 Stop letting everything of- Start planning for next Find all those projects fend you. An old lover is semester’s classes. Let others you’ve delayed and get them trying to contact you. take control for a little while. done. Make sure your pro- phylactic is working. Capricorn Taurus Virgo

December 22 - January 19 April 20 - May 20 August 23 - September 22 Illustration provided by Casey Ishitani Keep your mouth shut. Start Don’t say yes when you Watch what you drink, you making your own decisions. really mean no. Let people might get sick. know how things are going.

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Ka Leo College Pick ‘Em: Circle The Winner Every week the Ka Leo Sports Desk will list college football games from the Western Athletic Conference and around the country. The object is to pick the win- ning teams from each week’s line-up. Students can submit one entry each, per week. There will be two winners each week: the top two students with the most accurate picks. Winners from the previous week will be listed next issue and will qualify for a prize at the end of the college football season. The winner will be ran- domly selected from the qualifying pool, and get the prize, which is a Ka Leo party basket filled with small prizes, and goodies for the lucky winner. To enter, circle the team you believe will win in each game. For the tie-breaker, write the score next to the team. Print your name and contact info on the lines below. Cut out this section and return it to the front desk of the Ka Leo building. Ka Leo must receive your answers by Friday at 3 p.m.

Pick ‘Em for Oct 21, 2006 (bolded teams at home, national ranking in parenthesis)

UCLA Notre Dame (10)

Alabama LIBRARY PHOTO • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Tennessee (7) Hawaii’s Kila Kamakawiwoole (1), Tumarian Moreland (6) and Lono Manners (15) bring down Aggies’ receiver A.J. Harris in the last year’s contest against New Mexico State University. UH won 49-28 in last year’s game at Aloha Stadium. Boston College (22) Florida State

Georgia Tech (13) Passing powerhouses collide Clemson (12) By Rebecca Gallegos receivers and [both teams have] two that could be the deciding factor in this Ka Leo Sports Reporter agitated defensive coordinators. I think weekend’s game. Boise State (18) it’s going to be a lot of fun.” Brennan is third in the nation in Idaho This Saturday, when the University This weekend’s contest will passing efficiency, while Holbrook is of Hawai‘i (4-2, 2-1 Western Athletic answer perhaps the two most important quite a bit lower at 23rd. Conference) football team squares off questions this season. Primarily, what “The one thing is that I don’t really Utah State against New Mexico State University happens when the No. 1 passing team want to get into that quarterback battle Louisiana Tech (2-4, 0-2 WAC), the Warriors will be in the nation challenges the No. 2 team with him,” Brennan said. “You know, the looking for their fourth straight win and in a conference matchup, and secondly ‘who can throw more yards’ or anything San Jose State their first back-to-back road victories with such impressive offensive num- like that. The main thing I’m trying to do bers, why do both teams struggle to since 1992. is get out there, throw the ball and come Nevada Both teams will display high-pow- come out on top? away with the victory.” ered passing offenses. For Warrior fans, While Hawai‘i did suffer a losing By now, it is a known fact that the run-and-shoot offense is something season last year, NMSU has a far worse Fresno State all too familiar. It has become the back- history. In fact, NMSU has failed to both quarterbacks wouldn’t be anywhere LSU (14) bone of the UH offense this season, win a game versus a WAC opponent without their core of receivers. For UH, amassing an average of 420.8 passing since entering the conference in 2005. receivers Davone Bess, Ian Sample and yards per game, ranking second in the Mumme believes that it is a building Jason Rivers, as usual, are expected to Tie-breaker: Guess the score? nation. However, in this weekend’s con- process for his staff. post notable numbers. Hawai‘i ______test, UH, currently first in the nation in “Defensively, we don’t have The probable return of receiver New Mexico State ______total offensive yards, will meet a similar everything we need,” Mumme said. Ryan Grice-Mullins (four touchdowns, offense when they face the No. 1 pass- “Offensively, we’re closer. We’re two 137 yards vs. NMSU last year) to the ing team in the nation. That’s right, the and four, but just a handful of plays from field is still uncertain but could definitely NAME:______Aggies of NMSU, led by quarterback being where we need to be.” boost the UH offense in terms of yards Chase Holbrook, are averaging a nation- What Mumme speaks of is reflect- and depth. NMSU also boasts an impres- PH:______high 439.0 passing yards per game. ed in the outcome of their most recent sive tandem of receivers, led by Chris They rank second in the WAC and games, losing the last three by an aver- Williams (averaging 115.2 yards per E-MAIL:______third in the nation in terms of total offense age of 8.7 points. While NMSU is com- game, second nationally), Derek Dubois CLASS STANDING:______(495.60 yards per game), just behind UH ing off of a 40-28 loss versus Boise State, (80.7, 24th nationally), A.J. Harris (sixth (525.17) and Louisville (507.83). UH Hawai‘i will enter Aggie Memorial in the WAC) and Nick Cleaver (seventh will rely heavily on the effectiveness of Stadium one game after their impressive in the WAC). their total offensive attack to win the 68-37 road victory over Fresno State The UH defense will do their best Editor Picks: game. University. to disrupt NMSU’s passing and receiv- “Whether it’s throwing or running “They both fit their system per- Keane Santos (Overall record 7-1) ing efficiency. the ball,” said UH junior quarterback fect,” Mumme said about Brennan and Sports Editor Colt Brennan, “we’re just going to go Holbrook. “They’re both effective at “As a defense, we know that down there, make sure we get the victory reaching their receivers, and they’ll both they’re going [to] get some yards on us,” Picks: Notre Dame, Tennessee, Florida State, Georgia Tech, and get out of there winners.” play in the NFL someday.” said UH sophomore linebacker Adam Boise State, Utah State, Nevada, LSU NMSU head coach Hal Mumme With both quarterbacks receiving Leonard, “so we got to make sure we Hawaii 38 – New Mexico State 24 believes the two teams resemble national recognition, some numbers play tough and play fast, and hopefully each other. have been overlooked. Granted, Brennan cause some turnovers. They like to do “I think there will be a lot of yards ranks first in the nation with 2,271 pass- crossing routes and like to get a lot of thrown for,” Mumme said. “We run a ing yards this season and Holbrook is passes in the middle, so we just have to SANTOS similar offense, with two similar quar- currently fifth with 2,018 yards, but it’s make sure that we watch those routes terbacks, a similar offensive line, similar their numbers in terms of efficiency and get a lot of hits on their receivers.” Scott Alonso (Overall record 7-1) Associate Sports Editor Picks: Notre Dame, Tennessee, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Boise State, Louisiana Tech, San Jose State, LSU Rainbow Wahine Out-Fight Irish Hawaii 56 – New Mexico State 42 By Magdiel Vilchez two at 29-27, off a 4-1 run, before UH After the Irish fought back four Ka Leo Sports Reporter junior middle blocker Juliana Sanders straight match points, sophomore threw down her fourth kill of the night Jamie Houston smashed down her ALONSO It wasn’t pretty, but the 16th- to take Game 1, 30-27. 13th kill of the night to give the ‘Bows ranked University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Notre Dame started off strong the 30-26 win and a 2-0 lead heading Wahine volleyball team outlasted in Game 2, grabbing the early 4- into halftime. Danielle Flud (Overall record 5-3) fatigue, mental breakdowns and an 3 lead, before Hawai‘i caught fire “We had a quick start and we Editor in Chief island-wide earthquake before defeating again and grabbed a six-point lead played well and then kind of hit the the University of Notre Dame Fighting three times at 13-7, 17-11 and 23-17 wall,” said UH head coach Dave Shoji. Picks: Notre Dame, Alabama, Boston College, Clemson, Irish on Monday and Tuesday. as Notre Dame’s hitting errors began “We had a pretty good lead in Game 3 Boise State, Louisiana Tech, San Jose State, LSU In the first of back-to-back match- to take a toll on them. and just couldn’t close like we wanted Hawaii 44 – New Mexico State 37 es against Notre Dame, the Rainbow “We didn’t pass at the end,” to. We got to gather up some energy. Wahine swept the Fighting Irish in a said Notre Dame head coach Debbie If you look at the percentages, I think messy 30-27, 30-26, 30-27 victory in Brown. “We are young, but we real- fatigue is a factor.” front of 3,658 fans at the Stan Sheriff ly have specific things they have to FLUD Center Monday evening. Though the do. We needed more experience on Rainbow Wahine started off hot, firing the floor.” On the Web off an early 4-1 lead in Game 1, Notre The Notre Dame starters include Congradulations to last week’s winners: For the rest of this story, go to Dame cooled down the ‘Bows with two three freshmen, and the team has Junior Brittany Yamaguchi (7-1 last week), Sophomore http://www.kaleo.org runs that tied the game up at 6-6 and only one senior player in libero Matthew Laroya (6-2 last week) 7-7. The Irish were able to get within Danielle Herndon.