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Haruki Murakami, a popular contemporary writer and translator, Removal of will be kicking off the 10th Annual Literary Festival on April 26. He tree causes received the Kafka Award in 2006, an award that has been the precur- sor to the Nobel Prize in Literature a big stink for Kafka Award winners in 2004 By Justin Hahn and 2005. He will be doing a Ka Leo Staff Reporter reading and a question-and-answer session at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus That stinky tree by Hamilton JUSTIN HEDANI • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Center Ballroom. Library might be moved much to Students were allowed to sign white banners expressing their the delight of some – and dismay History concerns and ideas about student housing. of others. Murakami was born in 1949 in The Baker’s cassia may be Kyoto, Japan, though he spent most facing an untimely demise, or at By Justin Hedani run,” said Michael Bischoff, another of his childhood in Kobe. He went least an undignified upheaval. Ka Leo News Editor student involved in the protest group. Housing Priority Order on to attend Waseda University in The university is planning renova- “I’m from Chicago,” he said arguing that Tokyo, where he studied film. It tions to the area fronting Hamilton Students gathered in Hale Aloha’s students who have to drive from places 1. Students in special categories estab- was also here that he met his wife. Library and one probable plan courtyard Friday to protest against the such as Kapolei and Nānākuli, which are lished by prior commitments such After he completed his schooling, includes the removal of the tree. priority order for students who receive sixth and seventh on the list, live much as Regent and Presidential Scholars, he opened “Peter Cat,” a jazz bar, For those unfamiliar with on-campus housing. Out-of-state and closer. student athletes, National Student in Kokubunji, which he ran until the tree, it is widely regarded foreign students are eighth on the list. “It’s not good for the school,” said Exchange Program, special needs and 1982. as one of the most beautiful on In 1978, at the age of 29, campus, with exquisite pink blos- “I’m representing [dorm residents] John Keene, a student from Hawai‘i. College Opportunities Program. here and am part of a group of students,” [Out-of-state students] are paying more Murakami was watching a base- soms – at least for a few weeks 2. Traditional freshmen-resident and ball game between the Yakult of the year. The rest of the time, said Bryan Whiter, leader and organizer money to come here.” non-resident students confirmed to of the protest. Since housing has refused Swallows and the Hiroshima Carp the tree is, in the words of Steve attend UHM who graduated from high in Jingju Stadium. An American Pickering, physical plant manager to listen to diplomatic pleas, Whiter said Fliers cited these complaints: it was time to “take it to the streets.” school in the spring prior to enrolling at ballplayer, Dave Hilton, came up for Hamilton Library, “kind of to bat and hit a double. It was at Whiter is an Associated Students of the - poor living conditions the university. sparse and scraggly. It’s really this same moment that Murakami University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa senator, - price increases 3. Resident and non-resident students nice for a small portion of the was hit by an epiphany. He felt but was not speaking on behalf of the - obligatory meal plans year, but then it’s ... not that great who lived in the residence hall and that he could write a book, and - Campus Security abuse and kind of stinky.” group. completed their housing contracts as he did. Months later, he turned The tree, like all shower Using white rolls of paper as ban- - poor administration freshmen during the previous spring his finished piece, “Hear the trees, is a prodigious seedpod pro- ners, phrases like “housing sucks” were semester. Wind Sing,” in to the only liter- ducer. Thousands of the stinky, used to encourage students to sign a peti- Whiter said that they got over 300 4. First-year undergraduate transfer stu- ary contest that would take such sticky and troublesome seedpods tion and express their comments about signatures in the two-hour period they a lengthy piece, and won first fall to the ground, some of which student housing. protested. “I’m trying to get a direct get tracked onto the carpet of “We think there are serious prob- meeting with the chancellor,” he said, See Order, page 2 Hamilton Library. The seedpods lems with [housing] and how it’s being “and I hope things go well.” See Author, page 2 give off a pungent odor. The odor and the sticky seedpods have elicited complaints from students and some library administrators. But the complaints are not the only reason for the pro- Students show posed removal. It could be easy enough to deal with those problems, accord- support for ing to landscape services head Roxanne Adams. The seedpods Virginia Tech could be plucked from the tree before they fall or start to smell. “That would require a mobile victims crane to lift a worker up to cut the seedpods off,” Adams said. “And we don’t have one of those anymore.” But even if the school gets Yesterday, the Associated Students of the another piece of equipment, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa printed a ban- Pickering said the tree’s location ner to show support for the recent Virginia Tech would still be the issue. shootings. ASUH displayed the banner in front of “The tree just isn’t built to Campus Center and encouraged students to write be in such a high-traffic area,” and show their support for the families, victims Pickering said. “It has really thin and school. ASUH plans to send the banner with bark. You might have noticed the signatures to Virginia Tech’s student government. vandalism to the tree ... and it JUSTIN HEDANI Ka Leo O Hawai‘i See Tree, page 2 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i News Page 2 | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Editor: Justin Hedani Associate Editor: Tiffany Hill | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected]

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dents confirmed to attend UHM. 5. Students whose permanent residences are on the neighboring islands. 6. Students whose permanent residences are in the following towns: Kahuku, Waialua, Nānākuli to Mākaha, Lā‘ie, The Baker's cassia Hale‘iwa, and Hau‘ula. was planted before Hamilton Library was 7. Students whose permanent residenc- built in the 1960s. es are in the following towns: Wahiawā, It now is at risk for Kapolei, and Ka‘a‘awa. removal because of its Japanese author 8. Students from the mainland and smelly pods. Haruki Murakami foreign countries. recently came out 9. Students whose permanent residenc- with a new novel es are in the following towns: Mililani, MATT TUOHY entitled "After Dark." Kunia, and ‘Ewa Beach. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i 10. Students whose permanent likes,” Keeley said. “Look at the residences are in the following towns: [other cassia] over by Bachman COURTESY PHOTO Haruki Murakami Waipahu and Waimānalo. Hall. It’s not nearly as nice.” That Tree is partly because of the micro cli- 11. Students whose permanent resi- mate. include Raymond Chandler, Kurt dences are in the following towns: Pearl From page 1 Jane Spiro, a visitor from Vonnegut and Richard Brautigan) as City, Kāne‘ohe and Kailua. Oxford, England, agreed. well as Japanese mythology, which 12. Students whose permanent resi- Author can be seen in his writing. might end up killing the tree [if left “[The tree makes a] brilliant dence is in ‘Aiea. in the same spot].” statement,” she said. “They’d kill it From page 1 “My stories are a mixture of Pickering said the tree was if they tried to do anything. It just different kinds of storytelling,” he 13. Students whose permanent planted before Hamilton Library doesn’t seem like a tree this estab- explained. Murakami enjoys residences are located in the City of was built in the 1960s, and the lished can be moved easily.” place. writing fantastic literature the most, Honolulu (all ZIP codes beginning with area wasn’t designed to be so Before encountering the cas- He had never attempted to and laughed as he told me how it was 968) write and had no prior experi- congested. sia, Spiro hadn’t seen anything so his realistic piece that was the most 14. Late: Applications received at the “That’s one reason why we’re ence, but the success of his first popular. lovely. Student Housing Services office begin- going through with the redesign,” “They should just leave it novel encouraged him to continue. When he’s not working on nov- Pickering said. alone,” she said. “They haven’t got Since then, he has authored several els, he writes short stories and articles. ning May 2, 2007 for the Fall Only and The project would include enough to do. What they need to do books, which include “The Trilogy Murakami is also a translator. For his Academic Year terms; and beginning the addition of more tables near is get people to sweep up the seeds. of the Rat”, “Norwegian Wood,” novels, he has two translators that he Oct 16, 2007 for the Spring Only term Paradise Palms, a new walkway Then they’ll have something to do “The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” prefers working with, P. Gabriel and J. will be considered late. Late applica- and more heretofore undetermined and it won’t stink anymore. There and “Kafka on the Shore.” Rubin. When asked how he felt about tions will be assigned on a first come, trees, all with the hope of improving you go, problem solved.” His writing their translations, he said that they are first served basis. the area’s ambience. But it’s not that easy, Pickering “good and natural” and he finds read- And while these goals are said. The planned renovations He finds inspiration to write sto- ing the translations enjoyable. laudable, some don’t want to see include resurfacing of the concrete ries in a similar fashion as he did his He explained that after complet- From the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa anything happen to the tree, least walkways around the tree, and no first: the stories just come to him. He ing a novel, he doesn’t read the pub- Student Housing Web site of all removal. Among them are one is sure what is under there. explained it as “like being in forest lished Japanese version. botany professors Sterling Keeley “It could be an extensive net- and chasing a butterfly, following the and Richard Criley, both of whom work of roots, or the roots could story, never knowing where it will turn His other side have passed “Save the Tree” peti- go down into a [box to contain the or for how long [it’ll go].” And so he Haruki Murakami is more than over to rock and roll and at night, tions around their respective classes roots].” waits for the story to come, he doesn’t just a writer. Besides writing, he when he relaxes and settles down, and have encouraged others to do Pickering is also not sure how look for it. When the stories do come, enjoys many other activities. When it’s jazz that’s on his stereo. It’s no the same. the tree would hold up to the stress his writer’s side takes over. His body he’s on the mainland, he goes to wonder that many of his titles, such as “To move this tree, it would of ongoing construction, which will wakes up at 4 a.m. to write, he goes on old record stores looking for new “Dance, Dance, Dance” (Beach Boys) be severely cut,” Criley said. “It happen regardless of the tree’s pres- writing until 8 or 9 a.m. and takes his records to add to his vinyl collection. and “Norwegian Wood” (Beatles), are would not be placed where it could ence. morning jog. He then relaxes, reads In Tokyo, he enjoys watching baseball also titles of songs. be appreciated because of the odor The tree is safe for now. and goes to bed by 9 p.m. After see- at the stadium next to his home – the “[I] don’t know why, when I problems.” Planning has been in the works ing the surprised look on my face, he same one where he had his epiphany. choose titles, I always have music “This is a really easy thing to for more than two years and is not laughed and explained that when he Here in Hawai‘i, Murakami operating in my mind,” he said. botch up, and we really don’t know expected to start until next year at is not writing, he is sleeping. enjoys going to the beach and swim- Though there is so much more I if the tree will find a place that it the earliest. Murakami didn’t write previous to his ming. Being a triathlete, he also bikes can say about this multi-faceted, inter- epiphany because he felt he couldn’t. and runs. He also enjoys music. nationally renowned author, I’ll end “[I] read lots of books,” he said. Before owning “Peter Cat,” his with the advice he imparted upon me “[I was a] good reader, [but] didn’t first job was working in a record store. as an aspiring writer: “I believe that think [I] could write.” He starts off his day by playing classi- most anybody can write ... to write a He grew up reading both Western cal music, with the volume low, as he story is not so difficult, it is to keep literature (his Western influences writes. When he’s in his car, he shifts writing [that] is tough, difficult.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: David Pham Associate Editor: Kumari Sherreitt | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Tuesday, April 24, 2007 | Page 3 Legacy Lives On Aloha Mr. Waikīkī, Don Ho (1930-2007) C h i l l i n g w o r t h ) . club was small some of Ho’s biggest hits, includ- The band would be but had a 12-foot ing “Rain, Rain Go Away,” “Ain’t called The Ali‘is, stage in the back No Big Thing,” “One Paddle, Two and they began to corner. The place Paddle” and “If I Had to Do It Over perform nightly at was always packed Again.” Honey’s. to capacity simply Then there was “I’ll Remember Word soon got because of Ho’s You,” Lee and Ho’s most famous out that there was popularity. The collaboration. The song tells the this powerhouse doorman at his new story of two friends/lovers being By Ryan McKinley entertainer in this club was his old separated, and all they have left Ka Leo Staff Reporter little bar in the coun- friend from high are memories. The song has added try. Within a month, school, Kui Lee. meaning because the first time Lee On Saturday, April 14, Hawai‘i Honey’s was packed Ho and Lee would ever showed “I’ll Remember You” lost Mr. Don Ho. He was much to capacity every often stay up late to Ho, Lee had just been diagnosed more than simply a singer or enter- night with long at the bar talking with throat cancer. Ho wanted to tainer; he was synonymous with lines waiting to get about music. These make sure the song was performed Hawai‘i. It has often been said that inside. Ho was hon- conversations led right, so Ho made Lee play the there are three things people know ing his skills, often to a musical part- song over and over until Ho memo- about Hawai‘i: Diamond Head, telling people to get nership that would rized every note and chord exactly. Pearl Harbor and Don Ho. Ho rose up and dance. He make Ho a super- Ho went directly to Duke’s and to fame as a singer in the 1960s. He would coax women star. rehearsed the song with The Ali‘is. did not just sing. He entertained. onto the stage for In 1962 the most The first time Ho performed “I’ll Ho was born in August of a kiss or he would popular club in Remember You” live in front of an 1930 to Jimmy and Honey Ho. raise a glass and Waikīkī was “Duke audience, he had Lee join him on Don Ho grew up in Kāne‘ohe drink with the audi- Kahanamoku’s” stage. There could not have been a when it was still made of taro ence. Honey’s was (referred to as dry eye in Duke’s that night. patches and a feeling of peace. often so packed it “Duke’s”,) the sec- Lee died about a year later in He attended Kamehameha Schools was hard to get the ond was “Honey’s 1966. “I’ll Remember You” has and the University of Hawai‘i at waiters’ and wait- in Waikīkī.” One gained international appeal and has Mānoa. After graduating from UH resses’ attention. night Ho was sit- been recorded by a variety of musi- he served in the U.S. Air Force dur- Customers began to ting in a restau- cians from Tony Bennett to The ing the Korean War. After the war, light matches and rant and in walked Makaha Sons to Elvis Presley. Ho’s Ho said, “I wanted to go home and hold them in the air Duke Kahanamoku version was the first, and many settle there forever.” to get attention. If with his fam- feel it was, and will always be, the Ho returned to Kāne‘ohe in Ho spotted a cus- ily. Kahanamoku best. 1959 and began working in his fam- tomer with an empty walked straight to In 1965, a record producer with ily’s bar and restaurant, “Honey’s,” glass or holding up where Ho was sit- Reprise Records, named Sonny named after his mother. The place a match he would ting and gave Ho Burke, heard Ho and The Ali‘is was not very popular; in fact, it was shout from the COURTESY PHOTO • DonHo.com a big hug and kiss. playing at Duke’s and decided to normally empty. One night, when stage: “Get that guy If Ho spotted a customer with an empty glass or holding up a match, he would He then asked Ho record two nights of live mate- a drink!” or “Fill to come and play rial. These recordings produced the there were only a few people at the shout from the stage: “Get that guy a drink!” or “Fill that glass!” sometimes in bar, Ho’s father told him to play that glass!” some- music at his res- records “The Don Ho Show” in the middle of a song. some music. Ho had never played times in the middle taurant. Within a 1965 and “Don Ho—Again!” in publicly before, so he would often of a song. Sai, Nani Lee and, in later years, week, Ho was playing at “Duke 1966. These two live albums gave sing very softly and slowly, almost While working at Honey’s, Ho Melveen Leed. Kahanamoku’s” with The Ali‘is, Ho national stardom; in the fall of mumbling. Even then he was a also made it his business to find Early in 1961, popular promot- Ho’s five-man back-up band. Like 1966, Ho released an album titled natural performer sitting on stage new talent. One night he asked a er Kimo McVay convinced many everywhere else Ho performed, “Tiny Bubbles.” The title song behind his organ; he had a charisma 19-year-old girl named Marlene Sai of the performers at Honey’s to Duke’s was regularly packed to became a Top 20 hit and catapulted and rapport with the audience like up on stage. Sai became a regular move to nightclubs in Waikīkī. Ho capacity. Ho to national superstardom. no other performer. He very quickly performer at Honey’s and went on finally decided to move as well and Ho began to unveil brand new Ho was soon playing concerts got some friends together to form to become a famous singer in her opened up his own place, “Honey’s songs at Duke’s, all of which were a back-up band (which included own right. Ho was responsible for Waikīkī,” located near the corner written by Kui Lee. Lee turned out soon-to-be-famous guitarist Sonny the start of many careers, including of Lili‘uokalani and Kalakaua. The to be a masterful songwriter, writing See Don Ho, page 5 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Commentary Page 4 | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Editor: Justin Hahn | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Who's got EditorialCartoon

school spirit? It might, if it actually man- By Justin Hahn Ka Leo Commentary Editor aged to get us to care about our school. If we took an interest in our A lot of people trumpet the value school, we might stand a chance of of school spirit and encourage us stu- improving this place. But that’s not dents to have some, saying that it’ll the case, since the approach to creat- improve our lives and our collegiate ing school spirit here on campus is experience. Well, to that, I say this: wrong. hoping for University of Hawai‘i school Here at UHM, our lives don’t spirit is pointless, at least in its present, revolve around the campus, and top-down form. so sporting events, pep rallies School spirit serves its purposes, and other campus-based activities but those purposes aren’t really what aren’t effective. we UHM students need. School spirit “But what about back in the is good for one very important thing: to day?” might be a rebuttal. “Everyone promote an imaginary community. For loved to steal the flag and root, root, us, that imaginary community is the root for the home team back in the Rainbow Warriors. Being a Rainbow halcyon days of Mānoa spirit.” Warrior means we belong to something Yeah, that was back when larger than us, and that benefits both Honolulu was boring, college stu- the individual student and the school dents didn’t have cars (or mo-peds) in general. First off, school spirit is a and our community was relatively great fundraising tool. But beyond that, small-scale. I’m not sure what else school spirit can But now, with the exception do that a basic sense of community of a number of tight-knit special couldn’t do better. interest groups, everyone beats a “But school spirit builds commu- quick retreat from campus to pursue nity!” will be the response. their own pursuits. The Hipsters ride Oh, I say, but don’t you see? their fixed-gear bikes and Vespas Membership in an imaginary commu- over to Chinatown to be seen and Abortion ban a step backwards nity is not real, and we need a real get wasted. The mokes head on Staff Editorial a dramatic legal shift as outlaw- term abortions. As upheld, the community. over to race dirt bikes and play Harvard Crimson (Harvard) ing abortion will only be accom- law only provides an exception plished by chipping away at exist- when the woman’s life is at risk, And the money and effort we paintball in the country. The hippies (U-WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, ing protections. In fact, the com- denying doctors the broad discre- spend creating and reinforcing an imag- smoke the ganj and talk s--t about Mass. – The Supreme Court’s 5-4 mon phrase for intact dilation and tion they must have to act in the ‘The Establishment’ and praise ‘The inary community could be better spent ruling on the intact dilation and extraction – “partial-birth abor- best interest of their patients. The otherwise – like making this a campus Oneness.’ The ‘bros’ and ‘honeys’ extraction method of abortion on tion” – is a conservative construct Supreme Court should recognize we can be proud of, instead of telling us get wasted at Magoo’s, then hook up Wednesday was hardly unexpect- that has reframed entire schools of that physicians swear an oath to we should be proud. at the dorms. ed, given its shifting ideological thought on the issue. do exactly that, no matter the School spirit at large state schools This fractionalized campus is balance. Nevertheless, the deci- Meanwhile, the court’s deci- legal cost. such as ours is usually found in close no environment for school spirit to sion to uphold the federal Partial- sion, with its virtual blanket ban Wednesday’s ill-considered relation to inter-school rivalries, usually thrive, because school spirit depends Birth Abortion Ban Act marked that glibly dismisses the value decision will have the worst pos- expressed through sports challenges or on an over-arching and common many unfortunate firsts for the of a woman’s health, stands to sible repercussions for American other hyper-masculine ceremonies. So self-identification that we just don’t new Roberts Court. At best, this put women in danger today. women. It will propel the anti- reversal of precedent is worri- Despite the ignorant claims of abortion movement forward until it isn’t any surprise that school spirit have anymore. And you know what? some, poaching abortion rights the court’s majority, intact dila- the nation finds itself a repres- I don’t think that’s all bad. follows the usual bombastic tone: “We today; at worst, it is simply wrong tion and extraction can rescue sive land of back-alley abortions. rock! We’re awesome! Woo! Go our We need the actual benefits of – the first step toward completely women from grave medical situ- The Supreme Court has no more school!” And often goes so far as to being a part of a community, not the denying a woman’s right to choose ations. The American College of notion of what goes on in an consist of: “You other guys aren’t as imagined ones.We need someone to tomorrow. Obstetricians and Gynecologists operating room than it does in a good! In fact, you guys suck!” But care, someone to know and some- This first abortion case for supports the procedure as neces- woman’s mind – and it should not this sort of school spirit can’t live in one to help us when we need help. Chief Justice John G. Roberts sary at times and safest for late- presume to legislate on either. a vacuum. The closest thing we have We need students who care about Jr. and Justice Samuel A. Alito in Hawai‘i to a rival is HPU, and they the campus, student government or Jr. is the first time the Supreme LetterstotheEditor suck, man. They don’t even have a foot- the campus newspaper. We need Court has supported a ban of any abortion method or barred a spe- SUBMISSION POLICY ball team. people who care and don’t leave cific medical procedure. Despite Don’t get me wrong, this imagined campus – either mentally or physi- being couched in the language of Ka Leo O Hawai‘i welcomes All letters and articles submitted community has benefit. That pseudo- cally – after class ends. decisions past, the ruling in fact Haka our proud Warriors do is really And it looks to me like “school letters to the editor on any subject. to Ka Leo O Hawai‘i may be published ignores the spirit of decades of or distributed in print, online and cool. And school spirit does a heck spirit” isn’t working so well right precedent in order to set its own Letters are given priority on the basis of a job enticing alumni to donate. now. What is working, however, are dangerous one. From here, there of importance to the University of other forms. (“Remember the fond times you had small-scale, deeply-felt enticements can be no question of the court’s Hawai‘i at Mānoa system and its sur- here, sir/ma’am?” the UH foundation to action. Take the Sustainable intended direction, succinctly, rounding communities. E-mail: [email protected] says over the phone. “Wouldn’t it be Saunders crew. They care about their albeit chillingly, put by the author All letters must be accompanied of the majority opinion, Justice Fax: (808) 956-9962 great to perpetuate the University of campus more than anyone else, and by the author’s true name, e-mail Hawai‘i at Mānoa way?”) they’re getting things done. That’s Anthony M. Kennedy: “The act expresses respect for the dignity address and daytime telephone num- But on a practical level, does it do the sort of school spirit we need. Mail: Letters to the Editor of human life.” ber. Letters should address a single anything to help the students who don’t The time of hegemonic, centralized Ka Leo O Hawai‘i If Kennedy and his four col- subject and should be no longer than spend half the semester playing road paradigms is over. Now is the time 1755 Pope Rd. #31-D leagues continue to get their way, 500 words. Letters of any length are Honolulu, HI, 96822 games? Does an over-arching, general- of Web 2.0, pluralisms and grass- a woman’s right to control her ized, imposed and purely theoretical roots actions, and this should be our own body will quickly slip away. subject to trimming and editing. identification actually help us? approach to school spirit. Indeed, any task that requires such

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Advertising Director Edgar Lobachevskiy Web site: www.kaleo.org © 2006 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: David Pham Associate Editor: Kumari Sherreitt | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Tuesday, April 24, 2007 | Page 5 100 Years Strong Events Calendar By Patricia Wilson Don Ho Please e-mail any community or campus events to From page 3 [email protected] at least one week before the event Chance Meeting at Coconut Grove in Hollywood “The current state of photovolta- meteorology department, 956-8775, and the Sands in Las Vegas, but he ics,” a Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute metdept@hawaii.edu, http://lumahai. would always return to Waikīkī. He seminar, today, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., soest.hawaii.edu. also began guest appearing (as him- POST building, room 723. The talk self) on popular television shows, discusses the current technological and “Termites in Hawai‘i,” tomorrow, including “Batman,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” “The Brady Bunch” and economic status of semiconductor- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Hamilton Library, “Charlie’s Angels.” He made sev- based photovoltaic systems for direct room 301. Professor Kenneth Grace eral appearances on “The Tonight solar-to-electric energy conversion and researches the behavior, ecology Show with Johnny Carson” in the describes some interesting photovoltaic and control of the Formosan subter- early 1970s. demonstration projects already operat- In 1968, “Hawai‘i-Ho!” aired ranean termite, a serious structural ing on O‘ahu. Eric Miller from the HNEI on NBC, which was an hour-long pest worldwide. Refreshments will be special featuring Ho singing all will present. Info: HNEI, 956-8890, sta- over Hawai’i. The special includ- [email protected], http://www.hnei. served. Info: Jonelle Sage, 956-9932, ed Ho suspended on a platform hawaii.edu. [email protected]. in mid-air by a helicopter flying over Waikīkī. The ending of the “Environmental and ethnic dis- “Na Paniolo of Hawai‘i,” tomorrow, show featured 500 children from course of China’s west,” a Center for 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. the Kamehameha Schools choir. In Chinese Studies seminar, tomorrow, Admission: general - $10; student - $6. 1976, Ho was granted a 13-week 12 to 1:30 p.m., Moore Hall, room daily variety program which aired Info: music department, 95-MUSIC, 319. Professor Jiang Hong will pres- on ABC, filmed at the Cinerama [email protected], http://www. ent. Her book, “the Ordos Plateau of Reef Hotel in Honolulu. hawaii.edu/uhmmusic. Ho began to lose popularity China: An Endangered Environment,” with the local crowds in the 1970s, describes the regional human- “Careers in business and techni- but his shows were always popular environmental history of the Ordos as tourists flocked to Waikīkī to see cal writing,” Thursday, 9 to 10:30 Plateau, a dryland region inhabited by the legendary Don Ho. He never a.m., Kuykendall Hall, room 410. Chinese farmers and Mongolian shep- stopped performing, and in the late Jack Molisani, president of the 1990s, he began performing twice a herds. Info: Daniel Tschudi, 956-8891, week at the Waikīkī Beachcomber [email protected]. Aloha Community of the Society Hotel. In 2001, he became one of for Technical Communication, Mary “Oceanic expressions: work from three musicians from Hawai‘i to Townsley-Ross, assistant vice presi- receive a certified “Gold” (selling the Oceania centre of arts and dent for corporate communications 500,000 copies) record for “Don culture,” tomorrow, 12 p.m., Burns Photo by Kumari Sherreitt Ho’s Greatest Hits.” Hall, room 3118. The Oceania Centre, at the Bank of Hawai‘i and Jim Henry, In 2005, after all his success, located in Suva, Fiji, aims to promote English professor will present. Pastries 1991 Ho was diagnosed with a weaken- will be served. Info: Jim Henry, 956- ing heart muscle not caused by the development of contemporary Outside the Law School, near the crosswalk, stands a sculpture blocked arteries. There was no Oceanic visual and performing arts that 3074, [email protected]. by George Segal, titled “Chance Meeting.” This cast bronze sculpture official treatment for this type of transcend national and ethnic boundar- depicts a conversation occurring between three people at a Hawai‘i heart problem, and Ho traveled to ies. Katherine Higgins will discuss the “Representing identity in intersection. Signage shows the directions mauka (upland), makai Thailand to have an experimental growth of the center, from vision to contemporary art,” a biography (seaward), ‘ewa (toward the leeward plain) and Koko Head (toward the surgery. The surgery was a success lecture, Thursday, 12 to 1:15 p.m., eastern volcano). and recovery was not going to keep reality, its missions and programs, as the mighty Don Ho down: A few well and the experience and inspira- Henke Hall, room 325. Jaimey months after the surgery he was tion of individual artists. Info: Letitia Hamilton and students of Art 400 back on stage, performing at the Hickson, 956-2652, [email protected]. will present. Info: Craig Howes, 956- Waikīkī Beachcomber. On Thursday, April 12, which “The impact of lightning data 3774, [email protected]. turned out to be Ho’s final perfor- assimilation on two winter storm “Comets amongst the asteroids: icy mance, Tom Moffatt, famed DJ and simulations over the North Pacific,” concert promoter, decided to attend a meteorology seminar, tomorrow, 3:30 bodies in the inner solar system,” on a whim. Moffatt reported that the Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m., Institute for show was sold out and Ho received to 5 p.m., Marine Science Building, a standing ovation. Moffatt went room 100. Antti Pessi, a meteorology Astronomy. Henry Hsieh will present. back stage and talked with Ho for graduate student, will present. Info: Info: 956-8500. nearly two hours. On Saturday, April 14, Ho was admitted to Queen’s Hospital where he died of heart failure. He was 76 years old. Ho is survived by his wife Haumea, 10 children (including singer Hoku Ho) from his first two marriages, 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Don Ho was Hawaii’s first superstar. He may not have had the greatest voice, but he had charm, charisma and something that can only be described as magic. Mahalo Don, for all the memories, fun, music and the tiny bubbles in between the songs; Hawai‘i is forever blessed to have been graced by your magic. I leave this tribute with lyrics to “I’ll Remember You,” written by Kui Lee and first performed in 1965 by Don Ho: “I’ll remember you/Your voice as soft as a warm summer breeze/Your sweet laugh- ter mornings after/Ever after I’ll remember you/I’ll Remember too/ Every bright star we made wish- es upon/Love me always promise always/You’ll remember too.”

Don Ho’s funeral and tribute will be open to the public at the Queen’s Surf Beach May 5. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 6 | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Comics Editor: Casey Ishitani | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected] FEATURES | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 7 PASSIONCentennial FOR FASHION Seven

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The models take their final stroll down the catwalk to conclude the Centennial Fashion Show. The show took place at the Sheraton and celebrated 100 years of the UH Fashion department.

Lavish designs worn by beautiful models made their way down the catwalk.

By Kathleen Ramirez lines and plunging necklines made for A model poses during the ART Attack por- Ka Leo Staff Reporter the woman who is not afraid to show off her curves and glowing skin. tion of the show. Edgy, funky, chic, feminine and Leah Evan’s “Rags to Riches” col- variety describe the “Centennial Seven” lection aimed at turning vintage textiles The headlining fashions on display came fashion show held at the Sheraton into valuable pieces. Her edgy and from the senior designers in UH's Fahion Waikīkī Ballroom last Sunday. Seven tough designs featured dark blue and wild in the second theme, “Art Attack.” As the last model sashayed down Department. senior students from the University black fabrics with diamond motifs and of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s College of By using the human body as a canvas, the runway, the seven designers, the chain necklaces with fist-sized spar- unconventional materials were used to Tropical Agriculture and Human production crew and fashion show Senior designers were congratulated with kling crystal pendants. create “wearable art.” Fishnets trans- Resources Apparel Product Design and “D-Construct” by Andrea Wu fea- student directors, Keith Nishida and flowers after displaying their pieces. Merchandising revealed their individual formed into a bouncy and playful skirt, Sasha Dominy, all came out to give a tures clothing that has been deconstruct- while playing cards were layered to collections in celebration of UH’s 100th well-deserved bow.These students truly ed from its regular form and recon- create a Las Vegas type of dress. PHOTOS JOEY TRISOLINI anniversary. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i structed into something creatively new. The next part, called “Till Death have a passion for fashion. Over 700 guests attended this Pieces of fabric cut with rough edges annual fashion show. Guests dined at Do Us Part,” displayed garments that were layered upon each other to create are priceless and that one would never candlelit tables and were also given a chaotic and asymmetrical look. commemorative T-shirts to bring home. want to separate from. The audience was transported to Numerous raffle prizes, such as certifi- The last segment, “Past Forward,” a world of fairy tales and surrealism in cates to P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and showcased designs inspired by the year Kelly Mammel’s “A Midnight Dream.” various tank tops and T-shirts, were 1907, the same year that the University Her love of gothic, industrial, punk and given away. The biggest gift given was of Hawai‘i and its founding college, a $100,000 scholarship check presented classical music brought spunk to her CTAHR, was born. Evan’s piece, fea- to CTAHR by Paul Kutara and Diane dark metallic gowns, complete with turing the head of a wolf printed on Chung from the Hawai‘i Association of lacy elbow length gloves and ribbons. the backside of a black tailcoat and black shorts layered with white lace, Family and Consumer Sciences. Her designs would be great for the definitely added attitude and an original Keri Haraga’s “Sugar Blush” col- nightlife. modern twist on 1907 fashion. lection opened the individual collection Designers let their creativity run segment. Free flowing and feminine pink and yellow pastel dresses, inspired by sugary confections such as lemon drops and gum drops, are absolutely sweet and innocent for daytime wear. Jamie Higa’s “nine.to.five” collection featured tailored business attire for the professional working woman. Stylish blouses and chic plaid outfits colored with dark grays and splashes of pas- tels are perfect for the modern business woman who wants to dress in style. Liezel Grace Pagala’s “Rose of Sharon” was inspired by an ancient love poem called the “Song of Songs.” The poem speaks of a beloved called rose of Sharon, which was considered to have much beauty and value. Pagala’s white evening gown dress embroidered with teal peacock feather designs oozed with sophistication and class. A flowing light blue scarf wrapped over a brown dress with bold print also stood out. Splashes of hot pink, orange and teal colored Brandie Cazimeros’ “Spanish Lullaby” line. This Spanish and nature inspired collection uses sleek Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 8 | Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Editor: Rebecca Gallegos Associate Editor: Glendalyn Junio | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected]

Rainbows

bully La. Tech PHOTOS BY JOEY TRISOLINI • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i TOP: Louisiana Tech first baseman Albie Goulder can't tag up in time to get the much needed out in the 7th inning for his team. UH won 7-2 at Bulldogs in Les Murikami Stadium Sunday afternoon. MIDDLE: A strong offense and solid pitching made Sunday's win a season highlight to players. BOTTOM: UH baseball assistant coach Keith Komeiji guided the batters weekend though their win. series

win this thing, you are back in the favor the Rainbows in postseason Pitcher Harrington hunt. If you lose this thing, let’s play. just get ready for the tournament.’ “This is the same situation we says team ‘hit their I’m really proud of our guys. We were in last year,” Harrington said. built some character.” “We were kind of in the middle of stride’ with win After a Saturday nightmare in the pack and at the end we were which the Rainbows walked seven the cream of the crop. We rose to batters and squandered a couple of the top, and I feel if we get hot and By Ryan Ellis leads to lose 10-9, Harrington came continue playing the way we are, Ka Leo Staff Reporter through. He pitched proficiently, we’ll be fine.” even when getting into trouble. The complete game got a bit Ian Harrington pitched a com- “After last night’s poor perfor- easier for Harrington when true plete game and lifted the University mance, Ian just picked up the entire freshman Vinnie Catricala knocked of Hawai‘i baseball team to a 7- in two runs with a base hit in the 2 victory over Louisiana Tech staff and put them on his shoul- ders,” Trapasso said. “For him to bottom of the seventh to put the University on Sunday afternoon in Rainbows up 7-2. Those runs gave front of 2,928 Rainbow fans at Les win a game of this magnitude the way he did, I think it was his best Harrington the insurance he needed Murakami Stadium. to get the job done, even when With the win, the Rainbows performance of the season.” Harrington held an explosive things got a little rough in the top (27-16, 8-7 Western Athletic of the eighth. Louisiana Tech team at bay all Conference) knocked the Bulldogs “It feels great to contribute to game long and struck out two of (30-16, 10-5 WAC) out of first the team,” Catricala said. “Coming their best hitters with runners on place, allowing Fresno State to take in here, I didn’t really know what base late in the game. over the conference lead. Hawai‘i to expect right out of high school, “I felt like I could throw all head coach Mike Trapasso was but I have really bought into what my pitches for strikes,” Harrington convinced that this was the biggest they are doing here and what they said. “I just kept the ball low and it win of the year for his club. are teaching me.” “I did something I never do,” ended up working out.” On Friday night, UH came Trapasso said. “I always downplay Harrington believes that the from behind to win 7-4 over the but I told our guys, ‘There isn’t team is just starting to hit their Bulldogs in front of a season- any downplay. This is the most stride going into the late stages of high 3,973 fans at Les Murakami important game of the year. If you the season, something that should Stadium. Mark Rodrigues started for the Rainbows, but Matt Daly got the win in relief. UH center fielder Brandon Haislet was the big bat of Friday’s game, going 3-5 with 2 RBIs. Kris Sanchez went 3-3 with two doubles and Justin Frash finished 3-4 with two runs and one RBI. The Rainbows will now be on the road until May 19, when they square off in their season finale, a three-game set against the Fresno State Bulldogs.