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Astronomy Center thrives Bio major employee of the year By Junghee Lee on Big Island Ka Leo Contributing Reporter Student Employees of the Year By Kanani Gabriel Ka Leo Contributing Reporter At the University of Hawai‘i -OVERALL WINNER- at Mānoa, student employees are Phoebe Hwang The Bank of Hawai‘i Charitable everywhere, helping other students Foundation awarded the ‘Imiloa in need. Whether it is in the library, Student Assistant Astronomy Center $150,000 in recog- Student Services Center financial Department of Public Health Services nition for its educational mission and aid services or Campus Center, leadership in the field of astronomy. the student employees are there to Presented on April 27, during a -CATEGORY WINNER- assist. Without them, the campus reception at the Hilo-based Center with Ryland Watanabe more than 120 community and business wouldn’t run as efficiently. Student Administrator leaders in attendance, the donation is the In order to recognize the hard first major gift from the bank. work of the students every year, Department of International Programs “We’re a hundred percent behind campus employers are encouraged to nominate their student employ- the Center’s mission to help inspire -TWO CATEGORY FINALISTS- and educate new generations of youth ees for the Student Employee of to pursue an interest in science,” said the Year program. Monica Tan BOH Chairman and CEO Al Landon in To be a candidate for the Officer Manager Assistant a press release. Student Employee of the Year, the Department of Human, Food and “We appreciate the Center’s role student must first be nominated. Nutrition Science in enhancing the economy of the Big Nominations usually come from Island and the state,” he said. the employer as they are the ones Donna Tanoue, bank vice chair- that observe the student the major- Debbie Quibilan man and president of its Charitable ity of the time. Nominators are COURTESY PHOTO • UH Assistant Foundation, agrees with Landon and required to nominate the students (Left to right) Vice Chancellor for Students Francisco Hernandez, Student Employee of the hopes that the contribution will“support Office of International Education Year Phoebe Ywang and interim Chancellor Denise Konan att past ceremony. the Center’s mission to bridge astrono- through the online application. my with the rich traditions of Hawaiian After all nominations are in, five judges look over the applica- culture to inspire and educate.” finalists, who will each receive a of Public Health Services as a the Department of Human, Food tions. “The five judges that deter- The University of Hawaii’s cash award of $250. From the four student assistant. She received and Nutrition Science as an mine the winners consist of an Astronomy program has continually category finalists, two category a total of $750 in scholarship office manager assistant. Debbie been given national recognition and undergraduate, graduate, faculty winners are selected to receive awards and will compete in the Quibilan is a pre-nursing stu- praise for its state-of-the-art equipment member, clerical worker and an another cash award of $250. regional competition for Student dent who worked in the Office and facilities and soon will have another administrative professional techni- reason to receive national attention. cal,” said Kaipo Tam, student coor- From the two category win- Employee of the Year. of International Education as an UH students and scientists are dinator for student employment ners, one overall winner is select- Ryland Watanabe was the cat- assistant. soon to begin work on designing sat- services. “They are not part of the ed to receive an additional cash egory winner who received a total of “Nominate a student because ellites at the Hawai‘i Space Flight student work-study program, but award of $250 and also become $500 in scholarship awards. Watanabe without them, the campus won’t Laboratory. They are scheduled to they represent part of the school.” the Employee of the Year at the is an MIS and management major run as well,” Tam said. “We launch in late 2009 from the Pacific Every nomination takes place UHM. The finalist has another who worked for the Department of would like to see the students be Missile Range of Kaua‘i. in November, and the students are chance to win more cash awards International Programs as a student recognized at what their achieve- With $4 million in funds recognized in April at the banquet by competing at the state level. administrator. ments are at the campus.” granted by U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye in the Campus Center Ballroom. This year, Phoebe Hwang was The two category finalists through the Low Earth Orbit Nanosat the overall winner for the year were Monica Tan and Debbie To check when nomination forms Integrated Defense Autonomous The candidates are placed in two System program, UH plans to have different categories depending on 2007 Student Employee of the Quibilan who each received a for the Student Employee of the two launches and two spacecraft their type of work. Year. Hwang is a biology major scholarship of $250. Tan is a Year are available, visit http://sece. before completion of the mission. Each category has two category that worked for the Department business major that worked at hawaii.edu/seoty2007.htm.

Committee seeks custom U. Michigan area embraces hybrid buses By Jake Holmes Michigan has no plan to intro- Replacing every bus in the solution to textbook dilemma Michigan Daily (U. Michigan) duce hybrid technology to its own AATA’s 75-bus fleet with hybrids, By Amina Farha would be ineffective, the commit- buses. which Hieftje has pledged to do Michigan Daily (U. Michigan) tee recommends an online market- (U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Although the hybrid buses use over the next three years, will place where professors nationwide Mich. – Public transportation in about 30 percent less fuel than the require a hefty initial investment, (U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, can order custom-made electronic or Ann Arbor, Mich., is about to ones used now, they cost about 83 but Black said he expects the city Mich. – High textbook prices might print copies of texts for students to become even more environmen- percent more, AATA Maintenance to see more than just a return in be the result of a “broken” market purchase. tally friendly. Manager Terry Black said. environmental well being. Over system that state or federal legisla- According to the report, these Ann Arbor Mayor John Keith Johnson, the general man- the next 12 years, Black said tion can’t fix, said a congressional texts consisting of material from ager of the university’s Fleet the AATA expects to save $2.5 advisory committee in its report to several publications would eliminate Hieftje recently unveiled plans million in fuel and maintenance Congress in May. the cost of chapters that professors to curb the amount of fossil fuels and Garage Operations, said that The Advisory Committee on don’t plan on covering, while pro- used by the city’s buses. because the hybrid buses cost costs as a result of introducing the Student Financial Assistance, an tecting copyrights. As part of “The Mayor’s so much more than regular ones hybrids. independent research panel orga- The university’s Textbook Task Green Energy Plan,” the Ann – $550,000 versus $300,000 – the Johnson said the financial nized by Congress, said high text- Force, which has been investigating Arbor Transportation Authority university will hold off on buying benefit would not be as great for book prices could be blamed on how to reduce the cost of textbooks plans to replace all its buses with hybrid buses for now. the university because its buses a “producer-centric” market that since 2006, proposed a plan to digi- a “green fleet” of hybrid buses But Johnson said the univer- typically only rack up half the doesn’t allow consumers to influ- talize much of the campus textbook within three years. sity plans to reinvestigate hybrids mileage of city buses. ence how products are formatted and market in its report to the Senate But while Ann Arbor plans in 10 to 12 years when higher fuel “It’s just more attractive to sold. Advisory Committee on University to use city funds and outside costs and lower prices of hybrid them,” he said. Instead of regulating the text- grants to buy 15 hybrid buses technology make the transition a book market, which the report says See Textbook, page 2 by November, the University of more cost-effective option. See Hyrbid, page 2 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i News Page 2 | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Editor: Tiffany Hill Associate Editor: Grant Teichman | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected]

tation department updated many vehicles to run on bio-diesel fuel in NewsBriefs Textbook Hybrid 2000 to reduce fossil fuel consump- tion and greenhouse emissions. From page 1 From page 1 Bio-diesel fuels are often made from plant products. While they Emergency Management launches Hybrid technology is espe- are carbon based and release pol- online disaster preparedness courses Affairs in May. cially beneficial for vehicles that lutants when burned, government In the long run, the task force encounter frequent stop-and-go Ka Leo News Desk innovative online problem-based said it would also like to establish a traffic, like buses. Hybrid buses studies have shown bio-diesel to teaching cases that will take the Web site for instructors to compile are mostly powered by fuel com- be less harmful to the environment The Emergency Management learner through mock scenarios parts from several texts into one bustion but are assisted by elec- than petroleum-based fuels. Program at the University of for potential public health threats. volume so that students won’t have trical energy. When the bus’s When the university updated Hawai‘i at Mānoa launched “We are especially pleased to purchase more than one book for brakes are applied, a genera- its buses in 2000, the option of Monday a series of Web-based that the training site will be updat- a course. tor converts the energy released retrofitting regular buses to run disaster preparedness training ed continually to incorporate the But Statistics Prof. Brenda from deceleration into electrical and education courses for public most current information,” said on bio-diesel cost the universi- Gunderson, chair of the university’s energy, which is stored in a health professionals in Hawai‘i, Ann Sakaguchi, principal inves- task force, said many publishers battery and used when the bus ty $11,000 per bus – much less California and the U.S.-affiliated tigator for Pacific EMPRINTS. already have options for professors accelerates. than investing in newly developed Pacific islands. “This will be of tremendous to buy customized textbooks and the Although the university hybrid bus technology. The program is made pos- value to physicians, nurses, den- opportunity is largely overlooked. hasn’t adopted hybrid technol- sible through a partnership tists, pharmacists, mental health She said that while custom text- “Bio-diesel was one area ogy, it has been making signifi- with Yale University’s School and other healthcare and public books allow professors more flex- where we could make the switch cant efforts to be eco-friendly, of Medicine. Participants who health professionals.” ibility in choosing material to cover, fairly seamlessly,” Johnson said. Johnson said. enroll will receive continuing The new program is funded a textbook specifically designed for The university has avoided “Based on a recent confer- medical education credits for the by the U.S. Department of Health one course during a certain semester ence with our peers in the Big Ten, using nearly 390,000 gallons of online courses on bioterrorism and Human Services and admin- is not easily sold back. we’re in the forefront,” he said. fossil-based diesel fuel since it and other public health issues. istered by the UHM Department “The cost of the customized ver- The program courses feature of Anthropology. sion that is not able to be sold back The university’s transpor- switched to bio-diesel. used could be more than the cost of the full text that students would be able to sell back,” she said. Michelle Cooper, director of Opening Sound policy research for the congressional advisory committee, said the details of the committee’s proposed plan need to be investigated to prevent such situations. California State University is in the process of implementing an online text customization system similar to the one planned by the university’s task force. The congressional advisory committee’s report said effective short-term actions other universities have taken to ease the problem include encouraging professors to order books earlier, informing students of the cost of textbooks and promoting used book sales and the use of library resources.

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The LEONIDAS, Low Earth Orbit Network Integrated Distributed Autonomous System, space program, in which students design a satel- lite bus and learn how to communicate with the spacecraft while it is in orbit, was incor- rectly identified as the Cube Sat project in last week’s top story, “Cube Sat set stage for new space mission.” JUSTIN HEDANI • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Performer Erika Elona opened for Cogito last Wednesday at Sound House, formerly known as Detox. Elona will be performing again Thursday, July 11 at the same venue. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: Kumari Sherreitt | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Wednesday, June 20, 2007 | Page 3 ‘Surf’s Up’ gets barreled ‘Knocked Up’ a Knockout into Hollywood trend

MOVIE REVIEW By Steven Tonthat Ka Leo Staff Reporter

From the mind of writer/ director Judd Apatow, who gave us the hilarious comedy, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” comes a new comedy about unexpected pregnancy and an unexpected romance. Basically, it’s a funny movie that is well worth paying PHOTO COURTESY • Columbia Pictures $9 to see. Penguins are on the big screen again, but this time the movie is not as cute as one may think “Knocked Up” tells the since it mocks the Hawaiian culture. story of Ben Stone (Seth Rogen), PHOTO COURTESY • Universal Pictures speaking English. But today, not all a slovenly slacker and stoner A hilarious film that makes good use of one-liners and a straight-A cast. people from the Islands speak such a with no job who lives with some dialect. Outsiders may draw the con- ne’er-do-well roommates, and clusion that we are ignorant – not true. Alison (Katherine Heigl from include a trip to the baby store, as last film. All the actors give spot- MOVIE In addition to the many successful “Grey’s Anatomy”), a beau- well as the couple going through on performances, but the one that residents living here, our state is home to tiful correspondent for the E! every gynecologist until they find stood out above the rest was Leslie one of the nation’s top research institu- REVIEW Entertainment channel. Fresh off the right one. Mann’s character, Debbie. She tions – this lovely college in the middle By Ariel R. Navares a promotion, Alison decides to Just like “The 40-Year-Old gives a hilarious performance as the of Mānoa Valley. Not to mention, the Virgin,” the humor of the movie lies uptight, overly controlling, older, Ka Leo Contributing Reporter growing university medical center down celebrate with her sister, Debbie not in the physical aspect, although married sister to Heigl’s character in Kaka‘ako that has had national recog- (Leslie Mann), by going to a in a subplot that involves her and Surfing and penguins. OK, I can nition for its numerous research findings. club. Coincidentally, Ben and it does play a small part, but it lies handle that. But surfing penguins mock- Hollywood also turned kuku‘i nuts his friends are also at the club with Apatow’s near-perfect abil- her husband, Pete. As for the leads, ing local Hawai‘i culture just irritates into a fashion statement. I can’t count the and, whether by luck or by fate, ity with dialogue. Apatow uses his Heigl is perfectly cast as the beauti- me. “Surf’s Up,” an animated film by number of times I’ve spotted a magazine Ben and Alison hook up. After wit and knowledge of pop culture ful, hard-working girl. Columbia Pictures, continues the trend photo of someone famous wearing jew- many rounds of drinks, the two to come up with funny one-liners, Rogen is also well-cast as the in Hollywood, which makes grass skirts elry made from this native plant. It’s a eventually go back to Alison’s relying less on slapstick comedy. bumbling, yet good hearted and and coconut bras appear necessary rather mockery and should be used for better for a night of unbridled passion. charming slob/stoner, with a slight than corny. In one specific scene, Ben and purposes. The kuku‘i nut was the kinolau, After the one-night stand, Ben Paul Rudd’s character, Pete, are at sense of naïveté. And while it may So, with the penguin movie or body form, of pig god Kamapua‘a. It and Alison never expect to see comes more stereotypes for the Islands. a bar. They discuss the idea of mar- seem unlikely that a beauty like Heigl also provided light by using the oils and each other again. Hooray! riage, to which Pete says, “Marriage will fall for a guy like Rogen, the two helped heal early settlers. In Shiverpool, Antarctica, a mother That is, until eight weeks is like a tense, unfunny version play off each other extremely well. Hollywood assumes too quickly, penguin named Edna Maverick does later when Alison calls Ben and of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Whenever the two are in a scene as well. When Cody steps on a sea not approve of her son’s surfing dream: turns his world upside down by together, there is guaranteed at least a urchin, Geek starts peeing on his foot to except it doesn’t last for 22 min- to win the 10th Annual Big Z Memorial dropping the biggest bomb she little laughter, if not tears. remove the poison. Although this may utes. It lasts forever.” Also, as a Surf-Off. Her son, Cody Maverick (Shia can drop: she’s pregnant. She’s help, no one from Hawai‘i does this running gag, the characters mention “Knocked Up” is a well-writ- LaBeouf), idolized legendary surfer pregnant, and he’s the father. publicly. Furthermore, there are better Spider-Man 3 more than once in a ten and uproarious new comedy. Ezekiel “Big Z” Topanga ever since he What follows is a series of hilar- less-than-subtle movie plug. Judd Apatow succeeds in combin- visited Shiverpool years before. Big Z ways to remove sea urchin poison, such ious and heartwarming events The chemistry between the ing witty dialogue and slapstick gave Cody a shell necklace and told him as rubbing vinegar on the infected area. as Brian and Anne try to get humor to create a hilarious and to “find a way ‘cause that’s what win- We don’t all do this. The bottom line? actors is flawless, which isn’t at all their relationship to work for the ners do.” Peeing in public is just gross. surprising since most have worked heartwarming tale that will please Cody finds a way to leave his family And dude, there’s the silly surf sake of their unborn child, which with each other before in Apatow’s everyone. for the surf contest on Pen Gu Island and jargon. Chicken Joe and two profes- meets his new best friend, Chicken Joe sional Hawai‘i surfers, Kelly Slater and (Jon Heder), a rooster from Sheboygan, Rob Machado, use “dude and “bro” Wis. He becomes acquainted with Tank frequently throughout the movie.These “The Shredder” Evans, nine-time winner two words create a laid-back impres- of the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off. And sion of the surfers when, in actuality, when Cody meets Geek (Jeff Bridges), many of them do have dreams other a laid-back penguin, he learns many life than getting barreled. Jack Johnson is lessons from him, even if they didn’t a well-known surfer who has gained have anything to do with surfing. national success through his music. At the surf contest, Chicken Joe After watching the movie during arrives wearing a grass skirt and coco- a summer program field trip last week, nut bra. Geek just so happens to live one tenth-grade student helper from in a grass shack and play the ‘ukulele. Saint Francis High School said this Unfortunately, both are stereotypes of movie was not “kid-friendly” because Hawai‘i. As seen in this film, the trend of of the inappropriate swearing. I tallied such stereotypes continues in the movie about three profane words during the world. Those not familiar with the Islands hour and a half movie. And for such a may think that all Hawai‘i residents live short movie, three’s a big number for in shacks while shaking their booties to the elementary students who gasped at Hawaiian music. This would be accurate each mention. in Hawai‘i if it only referred to shows on However, a second grader from Waikīkī cruise ships, where hula dancers Koko Head Elementary said she with flower lei sway to the ocean’s tides. enjoyed the movie because she likes Hollywood has always stereo- penguins. Since this movie follows typed Hawai‘i, its people and its cul- two others blockbuster successes pro- ture. In the movie “Lilo and Stitch” duced within the last two years that (2002), the characters speak pidgin. feature these waddling tuxedo birds, This broken language evolved from “March of the Penguins” and “Happy immigrant plantation workers’ attempts Feet,” the number three really is a to communicate with each other. Most charm. Then again, penguins are a hit were uneducated and had difficulty with kids, and so is surfing.

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The Apple iPhone will be released on Friday, June 29 and will also be adding a video capability feature with a higher resolution than the company’s current iPod. Check out the Apple Web site for updated information. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Commentary Page 4 | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Editor: Hannah Miyamoto | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] California Gov. Schwarzenegger Proposed law good defends free press from ‘termination’ start, not last word By Tracy Chan a publication, for example, a stu- and upon a federal court order. By Hannah Miyamoto jail for contempt of court, was another Ka Leo Staff Writer dent newspaper, “You can’t say A case in point is the Lt. Ka Leo Commentary Editor such situation. that!” and stomps on them if they Watada case (scheduled to be Another provision allows a jour- don’t comply. Rather like the T- reheard next month), in which nalist to be compelled to reveal their After all the jokes about him 800 in “The Terminator.” freelance journalist Sarah Olson Although the Free Flow of sources when “necessary to prevent being a Nazi, maybe California As a general rule, the First and Honolulu Star-Bulletin report- Information Act is a good first start, imminent and actual harm to national its effect would be limited. At best, security.” This is not a Mack Truck- governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Amendment condemns prior er Greg Kakesako were ordered by it might shape future developments, wide loophole, as it only concerns restraint, and courts frown on it. a U.S. Army prosecutor to testify isn’t such a bad guy after all. particularly by distinguishing media situations in which “national security” I mean, he was pretty scary in But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t against Watada in his court-mar- organizations from individuals, institu- might be harmed in the future. In most those Terminator movies, but happen, even in colleges and tial. Although the subpoenas were tionalizing journalists as a regulator of situations involving journalists and let’s not judge him by that, universities. Moreover, technol- dismissed this January, nothing government. This may not be univer- “national security,” the alleged harm or by the time he called his ogy is changing faster than leg- would prevent another prosecutor sally popular. has already occurred, such as when the Democratic opponents “girly- islators can write laws, and the from using this tactic. For example, the act – which you article was published. men.” No, ladies and gentlemen last time the U.S. Department In a recent letter, can read by searching http://thomas. It is important to note that certain – and girly-men – I present you of Justice set guidelines for Schwarzenegger explained his loc.gov/ – would only cover federal communications have been shielded with a brand new model: Gov. this sort of thing was in 1973 reasons for supporting this fed- courts, prosecutors and other officials. from court inquiry for centuries. For Arnold Schwarzenegger, advo- – decades before blogs and the eral shield law: “Without the abil- Therefore, the law would not govern example, your spouse cannot be com- cate for freedom of the press. World Wide Web as we know it. ity to ensure the anonymity of state courts or officials – including UH pelled to testify against you, nor can members of the clergy or physicians. Last August, Schwarzenegger The California bill became their sources, journalists cannot President McClain. The act, while extending some Likewise, if you are accused of a crime, signed a bill that made California effective this January, and this tell the stories that must be told, protections, leaves many terms for your lawyer cannot be forced to reveal the first state in the country to May, Schwarzenegger continued public access to a free flow of interpretation by federal judges. For what you told him or her. forbid college and university this trend by declaring his support information is restricted and the example, reporters could still be forced In contrast to doctors and lawyers, administrators from censoring, or for the Free Flow of Information health of our democracy suffers.” to reveal their sources if the informa- the business of journalists is making in legal terms, “exercising prior Act of 2007. If passed, the act Woah. Is the Governator’s good tion is “essential” to an investigation, information public. Because journalists restraint,” on student speech will protect journalists and blog- will toward journalists permanently prosecution or defense against a pros- publicize what they know, everyone and student-run newspapers. gers from prior restraint or being programmed? No one knows, but ecution. When has a prosecutor not can usually guess what they might Prior restraint basically means forced to reveal their sources. if a Terminator can learn the value claimed that the information he or she reveal if forced to open their note- that a government, organization, Exceptions could only occur of freedom of the press, maybe the seeks is “essential” to a case? books. The question is rarely, “what corporation or other Big Guy tells under dire and specific conditions rest of us can too. For example, the act would does she know?” but “who told her?” change nothing in the Watada case In such a situation, the pressure that Chan cites, because the very act to pressure a reporter will always be of talking to reporters constituted the nearly irresistible. If the Free Flow “conduct unbecoming an officer” that of Information Act passes, it will be EditorialCartoon Watada was charged with. The Valerie interesting to see how the American Plame affair, in which New York Times people like the media having rights reporter Judith Miller spent 85 days in they do not share. LetterstotheEditor Praise on Jerry Falwell Your article on the death of state flags flying at half-mast on Jerry Falwell in the May 23, 2007 the day of Falwell’s death, includ- issue of Ka Leo was truly excel- ing our UH Mānoa flag at Bachman lent. You hit the nail on the head. Hall, apparently a decision by the It was a wonderfully strong piece governor. Fortunately they were up to see in your first issue of the to full mast on the next day. summer. If you learned to think like that and write like that at this Karl Seff university, then hooray for this uni- Professor of Chemistry, retired versity. It stood in contrast to the UH Mānoa

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By Christina Knowles Ka Leo Staff Reporter

O‘ahu has many attractions to look forward to, one of which is the Kamehameha Day Parade that is held in Waikīkī every year. Having grown up on Maui, the only parade I had ever gone to was the Makawao Rodeo parade. So imagine my excitement as I ventured to the streets of Waikīkī to get a glimpse of a real-life big city parade. Sitting myself down toward the end of Waikīkī I waited for the parade to start. I waited and waited and waited. I wondered to myself if I might have missed the parade and, if I did, what a shame for all of the people sitting with me as well. Finally a couple of police officers on horseback rode by signaling the start of the parade. I was ecstatic. Here it starts! It wasn’t what I expected: there were a few marching bands and a bunch of cool Polynesian performances on floats. On the street, the Polynesian Cultural Center performance was energetic as they passed.

However, I was bored by the line of cars that took up most of the parade. Don’t get me wrong, I CHRISTINA KNOWLES • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i understand why they had some of the cars with certain prominent figures on them, like descendants of Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona, Jr. and wife, Vivian Aiona, wave to spectators as they ride by on a Kamehameha, government officials and even pageant queens like the Queen of the Nubian or Mrs. United Mustang convertible during the parade last week. Nations (I didn’t even know we had those here in Hawai‘i). I felt like it should have had more music and more floats to make it livelier. It could have been a money issue too, so I shouldn’t be the judge. Overall, it was definitely worth going down to Waikīkī on a Saturday morning.

Visiting students from Theodore Roosevelt High School perform as an ensemble along Kalākaua Avenue.

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Cat and Girl courtesy of Dorothy Gambrell at catandgirl.com Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: Kumari Sherreitt | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Wednesday, June 20, 2007 | Page 7 Events ‘Sex Pistols’: Total Bollocks Calendar out by Sex Pistols members Johnny vinced that the Sex Pistols hated the Rotten (vocals), Sid Vicious (bass), Queen. The song, however, references Please send any campus events to [email protected] Steve Jones (guitar) and Paul Cook her as the figurehead for the corrupt- at least one week before the event date. (drums), I decided to give the album ible government with nothing against another go. her as a person. What seems amazing “Don Ho: we still remember you,” “The Rude Rocker Sound/Clash,” MUSIC It may be the fact that I devel- to me is that the entire song is a reck- a display of song books, articles and Friday, 9 p.m., Anna Bannana’s. REVIEW oped a love for lyrics (courtesy of less sort of confused anger, misplaced music featuring Ho, will be on display Performers include Hell Caminos with The Decemberists) or my fairly recent and looking for somewhere to place it, throughout June, Hamilton Library, fifth Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Black Square, By Kelsie Abing appreciation for the collective thrash- when you feel the government is inept ing of The Distillers, but “Never Mind and corrupt. Sounds familiar. Another floor, Special Collections Reading Room. Ka Leo Staff Reporter Max Murdoch and the Northern Soul The Bollocks: Here’s the Sex Pistols” well-known song, “Anarchy in the Project, Suspicious Minds, Leroi the People tell me that the Sex Pistols seemed to stick this time. I realized that U.K.,” throws out terrorist names while “100 years of the federal govern- Girl Boi and various deejays. $7. 18+. suck. I used to agree. I had spent so much time listening to referencing their country, in a way, ment in Hawai‘i,” an exhibition Info: http://myspace.com/soundclash- When I first got into comparing politics between terrorist groups and the U.K. and the featuring government documents hawaii. music, I never liked punk. The musician snob in me didn’t see parallels to our current situation and maps from the Library Services any musicality in screaming are ironic. Thirty years later, their Government Documents and Maps Anton Glamb, Asian Crack Whores, slurred lyrics until it seems commentary is still appreciated. Collection department, is on display Matt Homer, the Soviet Unions, as if one’s own blood could The music doesn’t come throughout June, Hamilton Library, World of Wer Kkraft and DJ Davey rise up from scraped vocal first. Unlike The Jimi Hendrix phase II gallery, located by the first Shindig perform Friday, 9 p.m. to chords. And thrashing musi- Experience, Led Zeppelin, and floor elevator. The display was assem- 2 a.m., Soundhouse. Free before 10 cal instruments about the stage other heavyweight bands and bled by the staff of that department. into equipment and, at times, musicians, where the melodies p.m., $5 afterwards. 18+. Info: 218- people, is all good and well, but hypnotize you among intricate lyr- 8210. having it take precedence over ics, the Sex Pistols and their only “Our daily bread,” a 92-minute any actual music seemed to me studio album “Never Mind The a bit frustrating. Bollocks: Here’s the Sex Pistols” documentary, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m., “The love festival,” Saturday, 8 p.m. Krauss Hall, room 012. The film will Though, I will need to rely heavily on raw attitude. You to 4 a.m., Hawaiian Waters Adventure admit that the punk scene have to step over the messy and introduce viewers to the world of Park. 18+. Presale – $25, at the door industrial food production and high- seemed damn alluring. I want- bare-boned bass line and the – $25 and $30, VIP presale – $65 and ed to wear a Ramones shirt futile attempts at guitar solos and tech farming. “Our Daily Bread” shows VIP at the door – $75. After party at (because of course I would appreciate just how much energy the places where food is produced. PHOTO COURTESY • Warner Bros. Soundhouse from 2 to 8 p.m. Info: know their album backward is channeled through their instru- The film showing will include an intro- 591-3500, http://myspace.com/love- and forward) and have the courage the discordant thrashing that I missed ments and off-key screams. Musically, duction and a question-and-answer festivalhawaii, http://www.thelovef- to dye my hair pink, cut it short, the lyrics. The lyrics really are what what I appreciated about the album is session by political science professor spike it and strap on combat boots. push the album above a primitive level. the fact that all facets of the band rely estival.com. Ira Rohter. Info: UH Outreach College, And that motivated me to pick up my In “Bodies,” Johnny Rotten (real name, on rhythm rather than melody, and it’s Yvonne Slaughter, 956-8246, csinfo@ first punk record, “Never Mind the John Lydon) writes and sings about consistent in the genre as a whole. hawaii.edu, http://www.outreach. Cherry Blossom Cabaret, Black Bollocks: Here’s the Sex Pistols,” at abortion, an issue that even politicians The Sex Pistols aren’t musi- hawaii.edu/community. the age of 16. tiptoe around. “Body/I’m not an ani- cal geniuses or even innovators: The Square, Suspicious Minds, I hated the album. I hated that mal!” repeats throughout the song. I’m Damned put out their single before the Temporary Lovers, the Hell they were overrated; that everyone else no fool to believe that he’s advocating Sex Pistols. Hell, I don’t even think “What’s up in the universe,” a pre- Caminos and Dr. Zaius perform seemed to praise these literal punks for the politics of the Conservative they knew what they were doing. But view of a PBS documentary to broad- Saturday, 9 p.m., Don Ho’s. $7. 21+. as geniuses who couldn’t play their party. Rather, it’s just straight commen- whatever came out of their rage and cast in July, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., UH Info: 783-4810. instruments worth a damn and seemed tary, truth of their world, according to energy, frustration and confusion or to relish the fact that their reputations the Sex Pistols, lovingly satirized with just plain rampant adolescence, they Institute for Astronomy auditorium, preceded them. nuances like Rotten’s random rolls of communicated something with their 2680 Woodlawn Dr. Info: 956-8566, “Eye of the dolphin,” a 96-minute So when I found out from “Rolling Rs or his taunting delivery of lyrics. music. It’s a notable contribution to the [email protected]. “Tween” feature film, Sunday, 4 to 6 Stone” that 2007 would mark the 30th “God Save the Queen” created music scene, and they might just be a p.m., Krauss Hall, room 012. After a anniversary of this infamous album put a stir with the media, who were con- little above the adjective “sucky.” “The next movement,” Thursday, 9 tough year, 14-year-old Alyssa moves p.m. to 2 a.m., NextDoor, 43 N. Hotel to the Bahamas to live with her long- St. This event will feature live hip-hop lost father, a dolphin researcher. She and jazz performance by Tempo Valley, discovers a skill for communicating live painting by Angry Woebots, a with dolphins, and when a threat to fashion show showcasing apparel by close down her father’s research sta- the UH Mānoa Apparel Product Design tion increases, Alyssa calls on her dol- and Merchandising department, and phin friend for help. Info: UH Outreach deejays including KTUH DJs Cookiehead College, Yvonne Slaughter, 956-8246, Jenkins and Mr. Nick. $5. 21+. Info: [email protected], http://www.out- http://genuinehi.com. reach.hawaii.edu/community. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 8 | Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Editor: Rebecca Gallegos Associate Editor: Glendalyn Junio | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] POINT • COUNTERPOINT The more the merrier Twelve could be lucky number for the Warriors and finishing his college career as fans that support them do. They Athletic Conference contend- one of the best quarterbacks in the deserve the extra rest and the addi- ers Nevada, Fresno State and the nation. We saw what Brennan did tional bye week will give them just always-formidable Boise State. last year and the huge numbers he that. Three of those games will also be put up throughout the season, but if The extra traveling mileage televised nationwide on ESPN, so he wants a legitimate shot at winning also allows for less preparation it is vital that UH come out on top the Heisman, he will have to earn the time for each individual away as the national attention could help respect from the rest of the country game, which could possibly lead garner potential Top-25 poll votes against the other 10 opponents. to less-than-stellar performances and possibly sway a few high By Derek Vidinha For Warrior football fans, the By Ikaika Correa and ultimately hinder the team’s school recruits toward Mānoa. Ka Leo Contributing Writer 12-game schedule is seemingly not Ka Leo Contributing Writer true potential. The 12-game sched- The Warriors’ lackluster sched- enough either. As stated before, ule helps to somewhat appease ule will also allow for a plethora of Every year, the University of the Warriors will open the season The “Hawai‘i exemption,” this particular issue by providing beneficial opportunities for both Hawai‘i football schedule is one of against Division I-AA Northern a rule implemented by the the Warriors with two bye weeks. the team and their fans. UH is the hardest schedules for the athletic Colorado, which is nothing for the NCAA, allows the University Let’s face it, the Warriors, with scheduled to face two Division department to set up. For one thing, fans to be excited about. People of Hawai‘i football program their feeble schedule, simply can’t I-AA opponents. It is oftentimes the department wants to be sure that want to see an opening home game and its opponents to schedule afford to play any less than perfect. customary for Division I-A foot- the team will play credible opponents against a big-name Division I team, up to 13 games in a single sea- UH will need to show the rest of ball programs to schedule an oppo- and that they will, more importantly, not an unknown team in Northern son. Ironically, this nent from Division win games. The department must Colorado who won only one game year, UH will not be I-AA to function as also worry about scheduling teams last season. taking advantage of a warm-up of sorts. that will draw fans to the stadium But, fortunately for the Warriors, its own exemption. Warrior Football Season Schedule UH, as well as other to support UH. Not only must the Hawai‘i is home to some of the best Despite the fact Date Opponent Time major Division I-A department struggle to find the right fans in the country, and they will be that the 12-game programs, have prac- team, but they must also worry about there to support the Warriors no matter schedule, including Sept. 1 Northern Colorado 06:05PM ticed this in years past whether or not the teams they ask will who they are playing. Unfortunately five away games, and it has served to be agree. for the Warriors, the BCS will not see is somewhat of a Sept. 8 at Louisiana Tech* 06:00PM extremely beneficial The upcoming 2007 Warrior these games against lower opponents letdown to most for each program. The football schedule features 12 oppo- as anything spectacular and thus, will Warrior faithfuls, Sept. 15 at UNLV 06:30 PM low level of competi- nents from not only the Western not take them into consideration when there is much to be tion provides playing Athletic Conference but also the Pac- it is bowl game decision time. thankful for when Sept. 22 Charleston Southern 06:05PM time for reserve play- 10, Big Sky, Mountain West, and Big Not only will fans be disappoint- it is all said and ers and gives the fans South Conferences. UH will open ed with the 12-game schedule, but it is done. UH, being Sept. 29 at Idaho* TBA something to cheer the 2007 season on Sept. 1 at home also clear that the Warriors themselves secluded on a tiny about. This year, the Oct. 6 Utah State* 06:05 PM against Northern Colorado, and the are unhappy with the schedule. In an island thousands Warriors will have Warrior’s regular season will close of miles from its two opportunities to article from The Honolulu Advertiser, Oct. 12 (Fri.) at San Jose State* 05:00PM on Dec. 1 with a nationally televised UH safety Jacob Patek said, “It’s a nearest opponent do so when Charleston contest against Washington. little disappointing. Knowing all of is by far the most Oct. 27 New Mexico State* 06:05PM Southern and Northern Upon glancing at the upcom- the guys are competitive, we all want- traveled team in the Colorado make their ing UH schedule, an average sports ed that thirteenth game. We wanted nation. The wear Nov. 10 Fresno State* 06:05 PM trip to Aloha Stadium. enthusiast will notice that two of to get a Michigan game to show and tear of play- To most fans and the listed teams, Northern Colorado what we’ve got.” If the players aren’t ing football, study- Nov. 17 at Nevada* (ESPN2) 08:00PM players, a win is a and Charleston Southern are Division happy about the schedule, how are we ing for exams and win, no matter whom I-AA schools. Because UH will be as fans supposed to be? traveling across the Nov. 23 (Fri.) Boise State* (ESPN2) 04:05PM it may be against. If playing these two teams from a lower No matter how you look at it, Pacific to the main- the Warriors are able division, they will be expected to win the upcoming 2007 Warrior football land can become Dec. 1 Washington (ESPN or ESPN2) TBA to take care of busi- convincingly, and that will not help season looks to be very interesting. quite tedious and ness throughout the when it comes time for national rank- How will the Warriors do? Will they extremely stressful season, including win- ings and bowl game selections. These win most of their games? Will the for most players. Those who the nation that they truly are better ning the highly anticipated Boise two opponents create a lose-lose situ- BCS select them for a prominent criticize the 12-game sched- than their opponents. The Warriors State game, they may be able to ation for the Warriors. Should they bowl game? Will Brennan win the ule should really take these are almost expected to finish unde- finish with an undefeated season win, the victories will not be consid- Heisman? Will the Warriors do bet- factors into account. We all feated with such a schedule. and keep alive slim hopes for a ered that great because it was against ter than last year? I guess we will must remember that we are Fortunately enough, the byes BCS bowl bid. a lower-division team, and if UH all just have to wait and see what dealing with college students will give the Warriors the time to Besides, if all goes as planned, loses, it will look that much worse. next season has in store for us, but and, although they may seem prepare for the more grueling half UH fans will be able to see a 13th Not only do these two games hurt the hopefully the 12-game schedule will superhuman at times, they are of their schedule, which includes game anyway. By winning seven team, but they also hurt Colt Brennan result in more positive answers than not. The athletes require rest games against Pac-10 Conference games, the Warriors will secure a in his quest for the Heisman Trophy negative questions. and recuperation just like the foe Washington, as well as Western spot in their own Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl. But why settle? Chances are slim, but with the media attention, UH is receiving from both televised games and the Colt Brennan Heisman hype, UH will have many poll voters watching. The weak schedule shouldn’t be held against UH. It isn’t as if Herman Frazier didn’t attempt to secure a 13th opponent; it’s just that there was no one willing. Maybe it’s the weather? Who knows? It’s common knowledge that 13 is supposed to be an unlucky number, and with the pressure the Warriors have to be perfect, they will need all the luck they can get.