thursDAY The Voice of Hawai‘i March 3, 2005 Inside Opinions 4,5 Comics | Crossword 6 Features 2,3 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports 7,8 Vol. XCIX Issue 110 The University of Hawai‘i at MAn¯ oa www.kaleo.org Media affecting Faith state legislative agenda, issues By Jarrett Keohokalole cal reporting because it is not as Ka Leo Contributing Writer visually stimulating as other sto- ries. Former television reporter Wakai pointed to the grounding turned lawmaker, state Rep. Glen of a ship off Barber’s Point earlier Wakai said that politicians follow this month that dominated local the news and often address issues news for several weeks. While the covered by the media. environmental issues surrounding “Journalists set the agenda,” the accident were discussed in the for what legislators talk about on the media, the legislature’s dealings floors of the state Capitol, said with long-term public issues Wakai, D-31st (Salt Lake, Tripler). received little attention. Wakai also said that issues Oahu’s traffic problems, con- christopher warsh • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i covered in the news are often trolling the crystal meth epidemic, Dancers from the group Holo Holo, out of the Youth With A Mission camp in Kona, get on their knees in a prayer addressed by legislation from politi- and fixing ’s public school pose at the end of their song. The group performed various dances at Campus Center yesterday, and shared their cians. Referring to legislators, he system were touted as the main testimonies with students. said, “we feed off what the public issues that legislators would deal sentiment is at that given time peri- with this year. However, little has od.” been reported about these core “We provide a broad spectrum According to recent events, issues since the session opened in of news stories and items that might Wakai’s words ring true. Following January. the aftermath of December’s devas- Rick Blangiardi, senior vice be of interest and of value to our NewsBriefs tating tsunami in southern Asia, president and general manager of customers- the viewers,” Fink said, Hawaii’s lawmakers addressed local KHON and KGMB television sta- adding that viewers dictate what is p.m. at Sakamaki Hall C-308. tsunami preparedness the day after tions, said that according to news covered every night. “The consum- Translator career This philosophy colloquium the opening of the Legislature. research, government reporting is er ultimately decides by choosing to will be presented by Tom J. F. “I can guarantee you, if that just not compelling to local view- watch or not watch certain news- topic of forum Tillemans, professor of Buddhist tsunami never happened, we ers. casts based on what is or is not studies, at the University of wouldn’t be even touching that “People rank government at the covered,” he said. The career of interpreting and Lausanne, Switzerland. issue,” Wakai told journalism stu- bottom,” as far as what they want to Wakai said he believes good translating Chinese, Japanese and This colloquium is sponsored by the Philosophy Department. For dents last month. see from television news, he said. reporting can appeal to the public Korean will be discussed today from more information, call Jackie Young Besides such global events, J o h n and inform at the 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Moore 319. at 956-8649 or e-mail philo@hawaii. Wakai said he introduced several Fink, General same time. Participants will learn about educa- “People rank edu. bills in the state House that were Manager at “The way to tional/career opportunities and based on reports he saw on televi- KHNL televi- government at make it interesting receive advice on how to reach their Prof. to share sion or read in newspapers. sion station, is to always get the goals. In what he called his most con- told Ka Leo human side of This event is free and open to Japan experience the bottom,” as far the public. troversial bill, Wakai addressed a that it is not things, talk to peo- This event is sponsored by the ban on human consumption of cat imperative to ple who are affect- cover govern- as what they want East Asia Council, UH Manoa. and dog meat. After seeing other ed by the bill,” he Edward Seidensticker will ment every- For more information, contact news reports, Wakai introduced a said. “Good jour- share his experiences and opinions day. He said to see from the Center for Japanese Studies at bill concerning a story about a local nalists think out- about his stay in Japan tomorrow that lawmak- 956-2665, e-mail [email protected], cemetery that had removed bodies side the box and from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Moore 319. ers discuss television news. or visit from their purchased plots and — Rick Blangiardi, make things inter- http://www.hawaii.edu/cjs/seminar- Seidensticker is the emeritus resold the spaces. The bill would important esting even if it’s professor of Japanese at the topics every- General Manager, KHON, KGMB series.html#ash require cemeteries to map out plots not interesting on Columbia University, and a scholar day by nature. to prevent the removal of people’s the surface.” and translator of Japanese literature. “Simple dis- remains. Fink agreed that Librarian to This event is sponsored by the cussion does Wakai discovered the influence while government issues can be Center for Japanese Studies at UH not necessarily make for news, day present biography of the media on politics while work- mundane at times, “sometimes, the Manoa. ing as a reporter for several Hawai‘i to day,” he said. For more information, call the Blangiardi said that Hawai‘i effects of decisions being made or news operations. After starting his discussed have ramifications beyond “Beatrice Patton’s Hawai`i” Center for Japanese Studies at 956- news stations have a big responsi- 2665, e-mail [email protected], or reporting career in Guam and the surface.” He said that while it is will be presented today from noon bility to keep the public aware of visit them on the web at , he broke into local news in the reporter’s job to cover the basic to 1:15 p.m. at Henke Hall 325 by 1995 at KHON Fox 2 and later significant local events. Nancy Morris, librarian and curator http://www.hawaii.edu/cjs/seminar- “Our biggest competitor is issue, they must also place the issue moved to KHNL Channel 8. While in a context to which the viewer can of the John Charlot collection. time,” said Blangiardi. He also said This brown bag biography lec- media influence on government is relate and understand. Forum to address evident, Wakai said he was con- that news stations must provide the ture is free and open to the public. best news stories of the day in the University of Hawai‘i journal- cerned with the small amount of This event is sponsored by the cen- short amount of time people yield ism Professor Beverly Keever reforestation legislative coverage in the islands. ter for biographical research at UH each day to watch. agreed that journalists must help set He said he feels that government Manoa. “It’s not easily done in only a the agenda for legislators by expos- series.html#seiden reporting does not receive enough For more information, call half-hour,” Blangiardi said. He said ing these stories to the public. “To Plant or Not To Plant: attention from the news media. Craig Howes at 956-3774 or e-mail that stories on local events, crime, “If not, the whole population Hydrological Benefits of Tropical “It’s really been de-empha- [email protected]. and weather, like the Asian tsunami, loses out,” she said. Reforestation Programs” will be sized,” Wakai said. “Government were found to be higher priorities to Keever said she hopes that presented tomorrow from 3 to 4 reporting is not interesting to TV.” local viewers than discussion at the advancements in the UH journalism Buddhist seminar p.m. at Saunders Hall 443B. Wakai said legislative stories legislature. program, such as the creation of the This Geography Colloquium often take a back seat to more inter- set for tomorrow KHON and KGMB do cover proposed student-run TV station, will be presented by L.A. Sampurno esting events with visually exciting legislative issues, but only “when would help upgrade the quality of Bruijnzeel, tropical forest hydrolo- footage. it’s truly of importance,” he said. gist from the Free University, “If you look at journalism today’s Hawai‘i-educated reporters Blangiardi said the station positions “Madhyamika Buddhists on Amsterdam. This event is sponsored today, it’s not nearly as substantive coming into the local news media itself to report on the most pertinent Truth and Realism: What Are They by the Geography Department. as it was many years ago,” he said. industry, thus better serving the issues of the day during its limited Actually Refuting?” will be pre- For more information, call Tom The media, he said, especially tele- public and developing the state eco- on-air time. sented tomorrow from 2:30 to 4:30 Giambelluca at 956-7390 or thom- vision news, has strayed from politi- nomically. [email protected]. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

FEATURESPage 2 | Thursday, March 3, 2005 Editor: Marlo Ting Associate Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected]

‘Eternal Sunshine’ is a Submitting articles to Ka Leo Features editors is like sending spotless award winner little parties for us to celebrate By Marlo Ting Ka Leo Features Editor

Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry and Pierre Bismuth won an Academy Award in the category of Best Original Screenplay for writing “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” It’s playing today at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Architecture Auditorium as part of the UHM/Bank of Hawai‘i Cinema Series. Admission is $5, $3 for stu- dents. The movie stars Jim Carrey as Joel Baris and Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski. They enter into a relationship that starts off well but eventually goes bad. With a rev- olutionary procedure from Lacuna Inc., Clementine has Joel erased from her memory, and Joel decides to do the same to her. In the process of getting his memory erased, he re- experiences the good times they had together and has second thoughts. Much of the movie takes place in Joel’s mind as he struggles to hold on to his memories of Clementine. It’s like a frantic run through an Write for Ka Leo Features ending world, where everything involving his failed relationship is disappearing. Environments fall apart or blend into each other, faces become obscure, and people get courtesy photo ripped away or simply vanish. Joel Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) meet for the first time desperately wants it to stop. He tries to figure out a way to fight against in the Academy Award Winning movie “Eternal Sunshine of the the procedure and preserve his Spotless Mind.” memories of Clementine. The rest of the movie involves the Lacuna Inc. technicians erasing Joel’s memories in his apartment

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This memory of a good moment in Joel and Clemente’s relationship will be erased by the Lacuna, Inc. technicians.

courtesy photo Spotless: Kaufman’s screenplay is brilliant

courtesy photo From page 2 Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) share a moment on the ice in Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry’s “Eternal Sunshine of while he’s asleep. One of them the Spotless Mind.” decides to live the life that Joel is having erased. And in some way, the consequences of the techni- cians’ memory erasing procedures eventually catch up with all of them. While everything flows in chronological order in the real world, events happen in reverse order in Joel’s head as his most recent memories of Clementine are erased before his older, more pleasant ones. So, as his relation- ship with Clementine blossoms, it also gets closer to being forgotten. Carrey and Winslet play char- acter types they haven’t done before. Nonetheless, they execute their roles masterfully. Joel is the more serious and grounded character in the movie. He’s a shy, introverted individual, the opposite of Clementine. Clementine is much more outgo- ing and energetic. Her behavior, as well as hair color, is unpredictable. Both characters are colorful in their own ways, but still down to earth and realistic. Like everything else Kaufman has written, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is an interest- ing movie that can’t be described as yet another rehash of something else. It’s novel and quirky in a brilliant way. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

OPINIONSPage 4 | Thursday, March 3, 2005 Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] EditorialBoard Stopping alcohol sales is not the answer for UH Better security, stricter penalties for underage drinking necessary

Last week, Hawaii’s Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona urged University of Hawai‘i officials to ban the sale of alcohol on campus and to discontinue advertising by alcoholic Tony Blazejack • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i beverage companies at sporting events. This comes after Martin Uehara, who is employed as a bartender at Manoa Gardens, may lose his job if a proposed ban on alcohol at UH passes. Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona proposed a campus-wide ban of the sale, adver- his earlier proposal encouraging state lawmakers to pass tisement or endorsement of alcoholic beverages in a letter written to Interim President David McClain a bill that would take away the driver’s licenses of any- to address alleged drinking problems at the university. one under the age of 21 who is caught consuming alco- hol, regardless of whether they are driving or not. Aiona’s efforts to curb the occurrence of underage Good brewers don’t drinking should be applauded. A new focus on enforcing already existing laws against underage drinking will serve as an effective reminder for those who indulge in support binge drinking illegal underage drinking. However, attempting to stop the legitimate selling of By Cynthia Martens Beer is the alcohol of choice in wines with very different foods. alcohol on campus will not be a deterrent for underage Daily Californian Wisconsin, and has been for years, as “The fun thing about the beer (U. California-Berkeley) many German immigrants carried culture is it’s evolving now,” he said. drinking or the violence that arises from binge drinking over their brewing traditions. Coffey explained that during pro- at UH dormitories. (U-WIRE) BERKELEY, Calif. The editor of the La Crosse Nord hibition, thousands of smaller brewer- – When you’re drinking to get plas- Stern wrote about prohibition in 1867, ies disappeared almost overnight. Underage drinkers do not get their alcohol from the tered, typically the quality of the alco- arguing beer was a part of German When prohibition ended, only a few legal venues on campus. Their alcohol is obtained from hol doesn’t matter much. Thursday culture, but more importantly, it was a large breweries returned, and they night: hello Fleischmann’s! person’s right to have a beer. The clos- couldn’t make beer fast enough to off-campus locations and consumed in housing areas But what if instead of viewing ing of saloons and the temperance meet the demand. Today, he noted, “all where the enforcement of existing underage drinking alcohol as a tool to get “crunked,” it movement, he claimed, were exam- the big companies use rice and corn was viewed more as the French do? ples of “the senselessness and injustice [in their beer], which is offensive to laws is sorely lacking. That is, as a food, to be enjoyed in of the prohibition laws,” and he was anyone who cares about beer.” The UH administration’s focus should not be on the good company? offended by officials’ disdain for “our Many of us can recall at least one The problem with all the “just German character.” incident when we partied a little too banning of the sale of alcohol on campus, but instead on say no” campaigns targeting alcohol, To learn more about current hard. But boozing to the point of no the increasing of security at UH’s dorms and a stricter drugs and sex is that they force Wisconsin beer and food culture, I return doesn’t need to be the night’s extremes. The simplistic message consulted brew master Dean Coffey, great achievement. I remember a enforcement of the illegal sale of alcohol. “don’t drink” creates a backlash that who has spent 10 years working for friend in Italy explaining that sure, leads many students to take 21 shots the Angelic Brewing Co. in Madison, sometimes he and his friends had too on their 21st birthdays. Wis. much to drink, but they never went out Students across the United States He told me he “absolutely” with the goal of blacking out. That spend a great deal of time and money placed quality over quantity when it would take away from the pleasure of The Voice of Hawai‘i trying to beat a system that won’t came to drinking beer. In addition, he drinking and being social. In short, allow them to drink until age 21. In explained how the Angelic pays close drink at the table; don’t consistently spite of the strict law, there isn’t any- attention to pairing beers with specific drink yourself under the table. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i thing morally wrong with drinking foods. 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Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] OPINIONSThursday, March 3, 2005 | Page 5 LetterstotheEditor Classified research policy UH gets A+ for needs attention Churchill visit

The proposed changes to the There are also potential prob- classification. It would also be This decision to bring contro- University of Hawaii’s policy on lems with oversight of off-campus helpful if the UH administration Invitation adds versy to campus is wonderful, not classified research could seriously classified research even if there provided similar information about because we might learn anything impact academic freedom and were provisions in UH policy for the current classified contracts. to political from the guest speaker, but because undermine the ideals expressed in an oversight committee composed The Technical Proposal for it gets people interested in things this policy affirming public avail- of faculty with security clearances. the Applied Research Lab submit- other than the latest reality televi- ability of research results. A current dispute involving an ted to the Navy includes some discourse at UH sion show. The classified research that Massachusetts Institute of “task elements” that seem closely Churchill brings baggage with could be conducted at the proposed Technology faculty member and a related to weapons systems. I wish to thank University of him wherever he goes, but for a off-campus Applied Research Lab study done by MIT’s Lincoln Lab For example, research on sen- Hawai‘i President David McClain place that seems indifferent to most might involve even greater restric- is an example. sor network integration “could for his controversial decision to that goes on, the national attention tions than the research currently MIT announced in December have broad applicability to sensor bring Ward Churchill to UH as a he has drawn excited people of being done on classified contracts. 2004 that it had been unable to networking of platforms such as guest speaker. many different backgrounds to the investigate allegations of scientific the Littoral Combat Ship.” It is As a recent transfer student to event. Current Policy on Classified fraud in the Lincoln Lab study noted that this is of interest for the university I have been disap- I imagine that with a little Contracts because the Missile Defense ballistic missile defense so it could pointed by the numbers attending more public input Hawai`i might Agency denied MIT’s request. be argued that this is only for a political events. have had the roads fixed sooner In May 2001 I went to a UH The proposed policy would defensive weapons system. I understand that this place is and better. You might be able to Board of Regents meeting to ask also allow for some exceptions to I think this illustrates why a very diverse — much more than turn your cans back into the stores questions about classified contracts the ban of on-campus classified detailed examination of weapons- where I have lived before — but where you purchased them. You and the managerial group respon- research. related research which might be the campus didn’t stir the way I might not spend a fortune to send your children to private schools. sible for administration of them. For example, the proposal conducted at the new institution is imagined a university of this size should. I noticed the lack of turn- Discussion is the key to The written responses indicat- states that, “Projects classified after necessary as part of a broader dis- out to the polls — the worst in the democracy. Stand up and be heard. ed that there award, if cussion of classified research. nation — to last November’s were six such approved, will “The technical important general election. Ingi Johnson contracts and be moved off- Michael Jones Doing anything at all that gets Junior that they campus as Associate Physicist people stirred up I interpret as a Communications involved restric- proposal for the soon as possi- Departmentof Physics, Astronomy good sign. Just to fill a room on a tions on public ble.” Tuesday night was important. release of infor- Applied Research This mation and lim- Lab submitted appears to its on participa- allow the pos- tion by people to the Navy sibility that the without security research could clearances. includes some proceed on- The prod- campus for an ucts of the ‘task elements’ indefinite research were time. It is not automatical- that seem closely unclear what ly classified. safeguards and A l t h o u g h related faculty review these restric- would be tions appear to to weapons implemented be inconsistent to prevent with written UH development” abuse. policy, the cur- rent interpreta- S i m i l a r l y , tion allows them another sec- as long as the principal investigator tion states that faculty may not agrees to accept them. It is unclear perform classified research in UH if this interpretation is widely facilities “without specific approv- known and acceptable to the facul- al of the chancellor or the Vice ty as a whole. In particular, this President for Research, as provided interpretation seems to conflict in this policy.” with the recommendation in the 29 The review and approval of a Jan. 1986 Manoa Faculty Senate petition to do classified or proprie- resolution that, “The University tary research would use “a process will accept no contract or grant defined by the Vice President for which requires classification or Research.” limitation in publication.” It seems important to have faculty discussion and approval of Proposed Policy Changes the criteria to be applied in this process and of options for public The proposed changes to UH review. policy seem to allow classified research whose results would auto- Need for Detailed Information matically be classified and thus not readily available to other faculty The fundamental question is and the public. whether the potential benefits of One change explicitly makes a classified research outweigh the new exception to making scholarly infringement of academic free- results available for “approved, dom. off-campus classified or proprie- Because of restrictions on tary research.” Allowing such availability of the results, classified research raises a number of ques- research appears to undermine the tions about oversight, ethical stan- university’s ideal of open access dards, faculty evaluation, and stu- and to be of little value in promot- dent participation. M a n y ing non-military economic oppor- of these are addressed in the pre- tunities for Hawai‘i. liminary report by the Manoa Proponents need to provide Faculty Senate’s Ad Hoc Committee examples of the research that might on Classified and Proprietary be done and explanation of the Research. aspects of such research that require Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Editor: Stefanie Nakasone Associate Editor: Scott Alonso | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Thursday,SPORTS March 3, 2005 | Page 7 NCAA releases Leading the Pack academic stats Jake Sottos By Frank Fitzpatrick andthe Rainbow Knight Ridder Newspapers Warriors take on UH below national academic average No. 25 Nevada (KRT) — The NCAA’s new method tonight in the for measuring the academic perfor- Ka Leo Staff “We will meet with our coach- Stan Sheriff mance of athletes would penalize es to evaluate our current proce- Center. Sottos is teams at more than 50 percent of Of the University of Hawaii’s dures and put policies in place to one of three Division I schools if they were to take 18 NCAA-affiliated sports, six held our student-athletes achieve seniors who will teams scored below the 925 mini- their academic goals,” said effect immediately, NCAA officials finish out their said Monday. mum requirement on the Frazier. Academic Progress Rate. The three leading men’s sports Hawai‘i careers Overall, 29 percent of teams in in UH’s final football, 23 percent in baseball, and But because these preliminary nationwide — football, basketball 19 percent in men’s basketball would findings, released Monday by the and baseball — each had a homestand this fall below the Academic Progress NCAA, do not account for the national average below 925. weekend. Rate cut line of 925, according to effect of smaller squads and play- The UH baseball team scored NCAA data. Those were the only ers leaving the program, all but the lowest among the school’s sports with averages that fell below one UH squad was designated as teams, drawing a score of 819, Tony Blazejack the cut line. having an estimated APR that is placing it in the lowest percentile Ka Leo O Hawai‘i The APR formula, created in actually above the 925 threshold. among all sports. response to concerns about low gradu- Collectively, UH achieved a The Warrior football team, ation rates at many of the nation’s pre- rating of 930, five points above wich scored 912, is below the mier sports schools, will penalize col- the minimum, though below the national average for the sport of Chaney: Hypocritical leges whose athletes are academically Division I average of 948. 923. But the score is nearly iden- ineligible when they leave school. “This is a good barometer of tical to that of other football It gives athletes one point each where we are academically with teams from public institutions, semester for remaining eligible and our teams,” UH Athletics Director which average 913. coach should resign another point each semester for stay- Herman Frazier said Monday. Conversely, three UH squads ing in school. The points for each “The good news is that, overall, scored a perfect 1,000 rating. The From page 8 reach, especially given the conse- team then are divided by the highest we are above the requirement, but men’s volleyball team, the wom- quence. It could’ve been worse. possible total of points a team could we do have some work to do in en’s golf team and the women’s Suppose Bryant fell more awkward- score. That percentage is assessed a regards to improving the individ- tennis team each achieved the if another team ... buys him. It’s ly, breaking his neck, instead? point total, with 1,000 being the ual scores of each program.” highest mark. buying bad behavior. Chaney certainly couldn’t be highest. “That’s what this country is excused then. The 925 figure, said Kevin doing all over, buying bad behavior. Chaney has, of course, accom- Lennon, NCAA vice president for I don’t buy bad behavior, and Bob college sports’ role. Some critics com- intercollegiate athletics in decades.” plished a great deal of do-good over membership services, is equivalent to Knight doesn’t buy bad behavior. ... the years. I’ve admired him mostly plained that graduation rates, mea- a 50 percent graduation rate. Brand said the new system’s pur- I won’t buy it from my kids, I won’t as a master sculptor of solid men “The APR rate (is) an improved sured in six-year intervals, were an pose was to give schools an incentive buy it from athletes, and fans should from rotten backgrounds. measurement of academic success,” inadequate means of gauging a to provide additional academic sup- stop buying it. Unfortunately, they He’s rescued parent-less teens, Lennon said. “It is a real-time, term- school’s academic performance. port for troubled students. buy season tickets to see a bad kid such as NBA veteran Aaron McKie by-term view of the academic-eligibil- There are 5,720 Division I sports “The system is part of an overall or a bad person. from a Philly neighborhood called ity retention of scholarship student- teams, and 7.2 percent, or 410, did not effort that’s meant to improve the aca- “And you guys (sports reporters) “The Badlands,” and seen to it that a athletes. ... It prevents teams from meet the APR standard. They were demic performance of student-athletes will learn one of these days that learning disabled kid such as replacing the scholarships of an ath- spread out, Lennon said, among half and to hold institutions accountable you’re going to have to start ... talk- Rasheed Brokenborough, from lete who leaves that institution and the 330 schools that participate in for that,” said Walter Harrison, presi- ing about it.” another lousy-sounding Philly neigh- Division I sports. would not have been academically eli- dent of the University of Hartford and OK. borhood, “The Bottom,” earned a The formula makes it likely that We shouldn’t buy John Chaney Temple degree. Those are the victo- gible if he or she returned.” the chairman of the NCAA Committee some of the schools whose teams anymore. Temple shouldn’t give him ries, along with his 700-plus basket- The findings, based on information on Academic Performance. from the previous school year, will failed to achieve the minimum stan- more money. To do so would be, as ball wins, that got him enshrined in “Presidents ought to use this infor- result only in warnings this year. dards did so because of small squad Chaney railed against just a few his game’s Hall of Fame a few years Penalties ranging from a loss of schol- sizes. They will get a chance to make mation as a way to get ready,” years ago, buying bad behavior. ago. arships to a “death penalty” ban from that argument to the NCAA, Lennon Harrison said. “They know each of To be sure, Chaney spent his Chaney hasn’t been consistent in NCAA competition will begin to take said. Corrections will be announced their teams’ APR scores, how those Sunday repenting not in church, but his principles, as last week proved. effect next year, when two years’ in April. scores were calculated, and how many at the feet of the family of St. While he’s championed education, worth of data can be analyzed. NCAA president Myles Brand, players left the institution and were Joseph’s player John Bryant. Bryant his graduation rate is pathetic despite Academic scandals at Georgia, St. who has made academic reform a ineligible. They’ll know what they suffered a broken arm a week ago the Brokenboroughs, or maybe against Chaney’s Owls. Bryant’s Bonaventure and Minnesota in recent hallmark of his administration, termed have to do to meet or exceed that because of them. He once threatened season was probably ended after the to boycott games because of what he years have led to renewed criticism of the changes the “most far-reaching for mark in the future.” Owls’ 6-8, 250-pound Nehemiah thought were unfair academic pre- Ingram, whom Chaney inserted to requisites for athletes, and later criti- the game expressly to dish out hard cized Temple students who threat- fouls, knocked an airborne Bryant ened to stop a game over what they off balance and crashing to the floor. saw as injustice on their campus. Chaney explained after the game But now he’ll be remembered, that he resorted to dirty hockey like Woody Hayes, an old coach who tricks because he saw illegal picks lost his wits, unless he does the right being set against his team and not thing and teaches one last lesson that whistled. That was bad behavior and has been lost or overlooked too often then some. Everyone realized as in sports these days. It is that there much, Chaney included. should be no quarter in our games Chaney suspended himself for a for those who exercise premeditated game after Bryant’s injury was physical attacks on opponents as he reported. His employer forced a few did, or who carry out premeditated more absences on him. On Monday, retaliatory attacks. It is the ultimate Chaney extended his suspension affront to sportsmanship. through his conference’s tourna- Todd Bertuzzi, who blindsided ment, sounding as ashamed of his Steve Moore and broke Moore’s actions as we would expect. neck, shouldn’t be allowed back in But Chaney hasn’t gone far hockey. Pitchers who purposely enough. throw 90 mph hardballs at batters’ Chaney, 73, said before he met temples shouldn’t be allowed to stay with the Bryants that he was going to in baseball, and any manager who “take inventory of myself” and then orders them to do so shouldn’t be, decide what to do with his future. either. On and on. What he should do is the ultimate And there is no better place to noble thing: Turn in his clipboard. If underscore this message than at a he doesn’t, Temple should take it place where playing sports the right from him. way is supposed to be tantamount, if That isn’t a difficult decision to not paramount, to winning. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Rainbow Wahine pitchers Melissa Coogan, pictured, and Shannon Tabion will likely pitch nearly every day over the next three weeks. The ‘Bows host three tournaments and begin conference play during that period.

Jordan Murph Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Hectic Schedule than likely that Coogan and Tabion have to adjust with, it’s difficult. ... UH could play will pitch nearly every day for the We’re losing our only consistent hit- next three weeks. ter, our only consistent player,” as many as 26 “Right now, they’re willing to go Coolen said. “You never know what’s 1-2, 1-2 whenever,” Coolen said. going to happen out of all of this.” games in 18 days “I don’t know if there’s a way to Coolen added that Uchima will prepare, just mentally you have to also be on the mainland for the begin- By Stefanie Nakasone stay focused,” Coogan said. “It’s good ning of next week, missing several Ka Leo Sports Editor because the more we play, the more more games. jordan murph • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i of a rhythm we get into.” When Uchima returns to Hawai‘i By Saturday night, the Rainbow Unlike most teams, the ‘Bows tomorrow, she will join her team to Freshman Kate Robinson, who has played first for the ‘Bows, will likely baseball team will have played an have a reliever in redshirt freshman take on No. 2 California at 7 p.m. The make her pitching debut as Hawai‘i plays more than 20 games in the exhausting nine games in 10 days. Jessica Morton. As a starter, Morton Golden Bears, who were ranked No. next 18 days. That’s nothing compared to their has struggled, letting runs pile up. But 1 to begin the season, hold an 11-1 female counterparts. as a reliever, she has been able to shut record. Baldwin graduate Kaleo For the next 18 days, the down opponents, including the batters Eldredge is the starting center fielder Malihini Kipa Aloha Tournament University of Hawai‘i softball team of No. 1 Arizona and No. 14 for Cal, and was a part of the Golden March 3-6, Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium will play a minimum of 22 games, a Washington. Against the Wildcats and Bears’ 2002 national championship maximum of 26, weather permitting. Huskies, Morton pitched a combined team. Today Delaware State, 9 a.m. In that 2-1/2 week stretch, the two- seven shutout innings in relief. Coogan pitched the ‘Bows to a 1-0 Game 1: Delaware State vs. Game 11: Mount St. Mary’s vs. person pitching rotation of Melissa Because of the hectic schedule, win against the Golden Bears in 2003. Alabama, 2 p.m. California, 11 a.m. Coogan and Shannon Tabion will Coolen said freshman Kate Robinson Last year, Cal returned the favor, Game 2: California vs. Portland Game 12: Portland State vs. need to throw in the heavy majority will likely make her pitching debut defeating Hawai‘i in eight innings. State, 4 p.m. Delaware State, 1 p.m. of those games. soon, when the right opponent comes “I’m really excited to play Cal,” Game 3: Hawai‘i vs. Mount St. Game 13: California vs. “The kids love to play, practices along. Robinson has already seen a Coogan said. “I think we can definite- Mary’s, 6 p.m. Alabama, 3 p.m. get boring,” Coolen said. “I wouldn’t lot of playing time this season for her ly win.” Game 14: Hawai‘i vs. Alabama, have scheduled it if I didn’t think we offensive production. The The tournament field also includes Tomorrow 5 p.m. had the players. ... Our season is Kamehameha graduate is batting .310 No. 7 Alabama, which the ‘Bows will Game 15: Hawai‘i vs. Portland going to be made or broken in this 22 and has started all 12 games. play on Saturday. The Crimson Tide Game 4: Portland State vs. State, 7 p.m. to 26 game stretch.” “Stat-wise, it shows that I’m doing boast a 19-2 record, and are led by Alabama, 9 a.m. The ‘Bows start their playing fren- OK, but it doesn’t feel like I’m doing All-American catcher/outfielder Game 5: Portland State vs. Sunday zy tonight, when they play Mount St. as good as I should,” Robinson said. Ashely Courtney and All-SEC pitcher Mount St. Mary’s, 11 a.m. Game 16: Bracket Game 1 Mary’s to close out the first day of the Though the ‘Bows are anxious to Stephanie VanBrackle. It will be the Game 6: Alabama vs. Mount St. Malihini Kipa Aloha Tournament. It is play, Hawai‘i will start the tourna- first meeting ever between the two Mary’s, 1 p.m. (Seed 5 vs. Seed 6), 9 a.m. the first of three tournaments the ment tonight without one of its most teams. Game 7: California vs. Game 17: Bracket Game 2 ‘Bows will host over the next three relied upon batters. Senior right field- Hawaii’s opponent tonight, Mount Delaware State, 3 p.m. (Seed 3 vs. Seed 4), 11 a.m. weeks, in addition to five non-tourna- er Tracie Uchima, who has started St. Mary’s of Maryland, has not Game 8: Hawai‘i vs. Delaware Game 18: Bracket Game 3 ment games sprinkled in the mix. 135 consecutive games, is on the played a game all season due to State, 5 p.m. (Seed 1 vs. Game 16 winner), 1 At 6-6, the Rainbow Wahine have mainland until tomorrow, interview- inclement weather. Game 9: Hawai‘i vs. California, p.m. Game 19: Bracket Game 4 relied on seniors Coogan and Tabion ing for veterinary schools. Uchima Coolen said he is a little worried 7 p.m. in the circle. Of the 79-1/3 innings the leads the club in batting average of his team going into this week’s (Seed 2 vs. Game 17 winner), 3 ‘Bows have been on the field, Coogan (.412), hits (14), doubles (3), RBI (6), tournament, considering they have not Saturday p.m. and Tabion have combined to pitch total bases (20), and slugging percent- competed in nearly two weeks. Game 20: Championship Game 63-2/3 innings. With at least seven age (.588). “We’re game-rusty,” Coolen said. Game 10: Mount St. Mary’s vs. (Game 18 winner vs. Game 19 doubleheaders scheduled, it is more “It’s something we’re going to “...We’re itching to play.” SportsBriefs Commentary Cheap shot will be coach’s legacy Hawai‘i diver, coaches earn honors By Kevin B. Blackistone kindred spirit and wondered aloud The Dallas Morning News why no one was as concerned about Ka Leo Staff Baseball discounts offered 10 and a free adult for 12. other men in sports behaving so (KRT) — As the first NCAA badly that, in some cases — like University of Hawai‘i freshman During the First Hawai‘i Title Tournament of this millennium was Michael Irvin’s, he said — the law diver Mats Wiktorsson and diving SAAC raises funds for library Rainbow Baseball Tournament from tipping off, the Buffalo site proved as was after them. coaches Mike Brown and Anita today to Saturday, Nestle, David’s interesting a confluence of coaching “Dennis Rodman. Bad Behavior,” Rossing garnered post-season awards The University of Hawai‘i Sunflower Seeds, and Wonka will characters as a sports psychiatrist Chaney charged in The Philadelphia last weekend at the National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee offer discounts on tickets. Fans can could ever find. Inquirer. “This team doesn’t want Independent Conference recieve the discount based upon the will be collecting donations to assist Out of one locker room came the him and another team will buy him, Championships. amont of wrappers of Wonka and in funding the flood restoration for irascible Bob Knight. He was still give him more money. That’s bad. Brown and Rossing were named Nestle (1.2 oz or larger) and David’s coaching Indiana then and defending the library. This will occur prior to the “(John) Rocker, who said all co-Diving Coaches of the year. bags (2.25 oz or larger) redeemed at himself against an old-but-refreshed men’s basketball game against Fresno kinds of things about everybody ... Wiktorsson won both the 3-meter the Stan Sheriff Center and Les charge that he once choked a player, State, Saturday, March 5. Donations You see if sets him free. See springboard and platform, was Murakami Stadium box offices. Neil Reed, during practice. named the NIC diver of the year. She A $1 ticket discount will be given will be collected from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. From another locker room came if another team ... buys him. It’s buy- also placed second in the 1-meter for two wrappers or bags, $2 for outside of the Gate A special entrance Temple’s curmudgeon of a coach, springboard. four, $3 for six, $4 for eight, $5 for at the Stan Sheriff Center. John Chaney, who saw Knight as a See Chaney, page 7