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Bird flu Concern rises with book prices coming to

ByHawai‘i Justin Hahn Ka Leo Commentary Editor

The Board of Agriculture voted 6-1 last week Monday to allow the University of Hawai‘i school of medicine to import bird flu viruses for research. The research, according to testimony presented to the board, would focus on developing ways to diagnose possible cases of bird flu. Once the techniques for diag- nosing the sickness have been developed, researchers would keep stocks of the virus on hand to update the techniques every six In a fleeting moment, months to a year, said Doctor a student passes by Vivek Nerurkar of the College of a row of books at the Tropical Medicine. University Bookstore. “If we had a suspected out- break of bird flu, we would have to FILE PHOTO send our samples to the mainland Ka Leo O Hawai‘i for verification,” Nerurkar said. “But if we had the capacity built here in Hawai’i, we could have a one day turn around time.” Samples of the virus are not expected in Hawai’i for By Dannah Gonzales professors should not only choose at least another three months, Ka Leo Staff Reporter books that are affordable for stu- Takayama said. dents but also give the proper This ability, Nerurkar said, The affordability of text- educational value to them. could be key in preventing a pos- books has been a pressing con- On average, students annu- sible avian flu pandemic. Such a cern among many students and ally spend approximately $900 pandemic, he said, could arrive teachers at the University of on textbooks, according to a Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Aside from study done by the Government in the Islands by one of four meeting the rising costs of tuition, Accountability Office of Congress ways: with migratory birds such housing and other necessities, stu- and a survey issued by the Student as the plover, with an infected dents must also purchase their Public Interest Research Groups. airline passenger from Asia, in textbooks, some of which have Although there are classes infected poultry or as part of a become very pricey. that require only “cheap” books, terrorist attack. Parker McKay Filer, the price becomes not only dependent But some people are fearful chair of the Committee on on the professor but also on the that the research itself could spark Campus Resident Student courses taken. just such a disaster. Affairs, introduced a resolution “This semester I spent $150 “This seems like it is dan- to the Associated Students of the for my classes,” said philoso- gerous, and it could spread,” University of Hawai‘i (ASUH) phy major Geoff Ashton. “But it Jen Wells, a history senior, said. Senate concerning textbook was just for one out of the three “This is some kind of dangerous affordability. The 94th ASUH classes I’m taking this semester.” virus, and it could get out and Senate then adopted this resolu- Whether or not students can spread, and this could be a big tion unanimously on Sept. 19 handle the high prices of text- threat to me.” last year. books along with an array of other That, Nerurkar said, is “a very “With increases in tuition and necessary class expenditures, housing fees, it is not practical to sometimes paying extra money remote possibility. The possibility ASHLEY BASTATAS • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i of something getting in or out (of keep textbook prices high,” said for newer editions may benefit Other than tuition, housing and personal needs, textbooks are also another costly problem the containment facility) is very ASUH president Grant Teichman. The resolution stated that that students have to deal with. remote.” See Textbook, page 2 The research will be done at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine building in Kaka‘ako, according to spokesperson Gregg Takayama. It was chosen because it is one of only two sites on the island that is certified to han- E. coli outbreak certain, says lecturer at U. Iowa stances, said John Besser, a clini- Mary DeMartino, a University Stacy Webster, a shift super- dle samples of the bird flu virus. By Terry McCoy The other is Leahi Hospital in The Daily Iowan U. Iowa cal laboratory manager for the of Iowa public-health microbi- visor at the New Pioneer Co-op, Kaimukī. Minnesota Department of Health. ologist. “We are finding it in 22 S. Van Buren St., said his store Both JABSOM and Leahi are (U-WIRE) IOWA CITY, Iowa - Last fall, an E. coli outbreak spinach, lettuce, vegetables and has profited from outbreaks such certified as Biological Safety Level With absolute certainty, another ripped across the United States, juices. The number of foods we as this, because the Co-op offers Three facilities, which brings them E. coli outbreak will explode, a killing three and causing 31 cases have found it in has increased.” foods that are locally produced under federal oversight. visiting lecturer said Thursday. of hemolytic uremic syndrome, The spread of the bacteria is rather than items that are trans- But that does not automatical- Though a recent outbreak was which shuts down the kidneys. attributable to mass production ported from different states and ly guarantee safety, said Stephanie traced back to spinach grown in “If you look at what has hap- and transportation of all food, she countries. Fried of Environmental Defense. California, E. coli is not limited pened over the last few years with said. But such dissemination has “That is why this business to the leafy plant. It is becoming E. coli, it is no longer limited no direct correlation to genetic See Bird Flu, page 2 prominent in a number of sub- to just undercooked meat,” said engineering of food, she said. See E. coli, page 2 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i News Page 2 | Monday, January 29, 2007 Editor: Justin Hedani Associate Editor: Tiffany Hill | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected]

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Sienna Maskey, a junior in account- ing, searches for textbooks at the Campus Center Bookstore. Maskey said that she had already spent over $300 on textbooks before her latest visit to the book- store.

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publishers also issue textbooks in a bundled form with CD-ROMs and workbooks as extra items but Books charge anywhere from 10 to 40 would include either an envi- a sample … you would need a percent extra. Whether or not these ronmental impact statement or physical match. As it is now, to From page 1 bundles are useful is a question that at least an environmental assess- do that we would need to send some students are asking. Bird Flu ment statement. it off to the mainland. But with students in the long term. “Some professors suggest using “I just don’t see why they “For the courses that I’m tak- the CD-ROM’s,” said fourth-year From page 1 this ability, we could do it much can’t study [the virus] in Asia,” ing now, like political science, the student Shanna Belknap. “I don’t more quickly.” Fried said. “I’m not convinced most current editions are the types really know if students actually “We’ve seen substantial evidence Not only does Takayama you have to bring it here to learn of books that should be used,” said do take the initiative to use it. The … of federal agencies disregard- think it is necessary for research sophomore Scarlett Camargo. how to study it.” prices are sometimes unreasonable, ing federal and state environmen- to have the virus samples here Food science professor Karen but that is expected for a college tal laws in this state. There seems But Takayama said it is nec- in Hawai’i but also thinks it Hasings believes in the importance education.” to be a really lax regulatory over- essary to have the virus on hand of up-to-date books. According to the same survey sight process in this state.” to study it and to begin to develop is safe to study the virus here. “It’s not in the best interest of conducted by the Student PIRG, it To remedy this, and to ensure a vaccine for it. “Some of the same concerns that the student to just stick with the old was found that 65 percent of profes- public health and safety, Fried “Basically,” Takayama said, are expressed about this were book,” she said, “especially if it is sors “rarely” or “never” used them. suggested a more transparent “when a bird is found [research- expressed about HIV. But that out of date.” Students have found that a approval process. This, she said, Keeping up with these revi- remedy to the cost of highly priced ers] would match a sample with turned out to be safe,” he said. sions can be costly, but Camargo books is to purchase used ones; said, “teachers provide packets for however, acquiring them can be a the upper-level courses,” easing problem as well. through the stomach and small Doctors rarely ask for stool some of the costs for upper-level “Used textbooks are hard intestine for three to four days samples from patients and that is students. “But for the lower level to obtain,” said Director of the before attaching itself to the the only way to tell whether some- courses, they have to buy a lot of University of Hawai‘i Bookstore E. coli inside surface of the small intes- one has an E. coli infection, she books.” System Randy Tanaka. “Because said. Publishers sometimes produce it is a commodity, in order for us From page 1 tine and causing severe inflam- newer versions of textbooks with- to obtain it, it is important that we mation. This induces biting Though scientists’ methods to abdominal pain and cramps that combat the infection will improve out any major changes, according to get orders from the department or exists in the first place,” he said. become watery and bloody diar- over time, the problem will always oceanography professor Christopher the instructor so we can look for “We try to circumvent problems Measures. used books.” rhea, according to About E. coli, persist, Besser said in his lecture. that the unnatural-food world has “I think that publishers are The ASUH resolution further a branch of OutBreak Inc. “The relationship between deliberately exploiting students by resolves that professors should turn created. The more you can buy After five to 10 days, the germs and people is a long one, changing the textbook versions to in their book orders ahead of time from local food producers, the E. coli infection passes, but for and it looks like we will never prevent resale of used textbooks,” so that the students and the book- better the environment is.” some elderly and young people, eliminate the problem of it.” Measures said. “In most cases, the store can have as much time as pos- Dee Jurgens, a manager at the malady turns into hemolytic changes and additions to the texts sible to search for low-cost books. John’s Grocery, 401 E. Market uremic syndrome, which is a themselves are minimal.” Finding the balance between St., said the business is only now serious illness, DeMartino said. What do you think Ka This not only goes for the con- price affordability and updated text- putting the fear of E. coli-laden “It is not the E. coli infec- Leo should be cover- tent in the textbooks, but also the book content are issues left to the spinach behind it. Thursday was tion that kills, but the hemolytic physical book itself. publishers to determine, as they the first time spinach graced its uremic syndrome,” she said. “I told the publishers that it are the ones marketing and selling ing? shelves since the September out- She added that 102 Iowa was ridiculous to make the text- these items. break. books a hardcover one,” said food “We’ll keep letting the gov- victims reported E. coli infec- Those individuals affected science professor, Karen Hastings. ernment and the publishers know tions in 2006, with 23 coming “Students want cheap, affordable about this,” Teichman said, under- in last years’ health scare suf- from the Johnson County area. What kind of things books with all the necessary infor- standing, “that it is an issue and fered debilitating intestinal ill- But it is impossible to determine mation.” we’ll voice our concerns until nesses. if more Iowans were struck with on or around campus Aside from newer editions, something is done.” The E. coli virus travels the bacteria, DeMartino said. concern you?

Sudoku House 2x4 Planner 2x4 Voice your concerns and insight by e-mailing us at: [email protected] or call 956-3219 FEATURES | Monday, January 29, 2007 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3 Events Calendar Please e-mail any community or UH’s own music celebrity campus events to [email protected]. “TheArt” exhibition is on display “Reframing the athletic movie star World renowned pianist through Feb. 16. Works by twenty grad- in China’s national crisis 1931 to uate students from the Department of 1949,” a Center for Chinese Studies comes to Mānoa Art and Art History are featured. Media seminar, Thursday, 12 to 1:30 p.m., include sculpting, painting, printmak- Moore Hall, room 417. Gao Yunxiang, at Carnegie Hall with ing, photography, intermedia, glass, a specialist in Chinese athletic history the Orpheus Chaber fiber, ceramics, design and animation. from the University of Iowa, will pres- We often overlook the Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10:30 Orchestra and with ent. Info: Daniel Tschudi, 956-8891, the Budapest Festival a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. value of what it means to [email protected]. Orchestra under Ivan Closed Saturdays. Donations accepted. Fisher. Other perfor- bring the work of an artist Info: Sharon Tasaka, 956-6888, gal- “Pirates and Romans: Roman cit- mances last season to children... [email protected], http://www.hawaii. ies of the rough Cilicia coast,” an include recitals in edu/artgallery. Archaeological Institute of America London, Brussels, Tim Slaughter | Director of UH Outreach Barcelona, Zurich, The University of Hawai‘i under- lecture, Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Madrid, as well as graduate student summer research Honolulu Academy of Arts, Doris cities throughout the the Outreach College and the Music forum, today, 12 to 2 p.m., Campus Duke Theatre. Michael Hoff from the United States. He was Department of the University of Center ballroom. Twenty-one UH Mānoa University of Nebraska will present. also honored last sea- Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the Arthur and son for his contribu- Mae Orvis Foundation. undergraduates who received funding Info: Robert Littman, 956-4173, lit- COURTESY PHOTOS • Deborah Feingold tions to music with “Reaching out into the com- support from the vice chancellor for [email protected], http://www.lll. the first ever Jean munity is a vital part of the reason special summer research projects last hawaii.edu/aia. By Katherine Visaya Gimbel Lane Prize in we help bring artists to Hawaii,” year will present the results of their Ka Leo Staff Reporter Piano Performance. said Tim Slaughter, director of the work at an open forum poster session. “Kyogen,” a series of four medieval Goode has also won many UHM Outreach program. “Artists Japanese plays, performs Friday and The Honolulu Chamber Music other prizes who are the best “Irritable bowel syndrome: more Saturday 8 to 10 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Series presented Richard Good in including the of the best.” than a gut feeling,” a department Young Concert “We often over- to 4 p.m., Kennedy Theatre. The plays concert on Saturday, Jan. 27. of medicine grand round, tomorrow, Richard Goode is a well- Artists Award, look the value of will highlight the range of stock 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., UH medical school known pianist who has played at First Prize in what it means to – Kaka‘ako location, Queen’s Conference characters commonly found in kyogen recitals in the major music capitals the Clara Haskil bring the work of Competition, an artist to chil- Center, second floor lobby. Margaret plays, from the conniving servant, around the globe. He is one of Taro Kaja, and dim-witted son-in-law, the premiere pianists in the world and the Young dren,” Slaughter Heitkemper from the nursing depart- today and is considered the lead- Fisher Prize. said, “the magic of ment at the University of Washington to a earthly demon and high-handed ing interpreter of the music of He also won a seeing up close and will present. Info: Sharon Chun, 586- lord knocked from his high horse. Beethoven and Mozart. Grammy Award personal a musician 7478, [email protected]. Tickets available at Kennedy Theatre “Richard Goode is one of the in 1983 for Best that can make their box office: regular - $16, senior, most thoughtful, deeply expres- Chamber Music instrument sing. It “Anna May Wong: from laundryman’s sive pianists on the classical music Performance. is vital that we con- military, University of Hawai‘i faculty/ daughter to Hollywood legend,” a scene today,” said Daisy Cho, This year, tinue to reach out Center for Chinese Studies, Wednesday, staff - $14, non-UH Mānoa studies Goode’s publicity representative Goode has to our future and 12 to 1:30 p.m., Moore Hall, room 319. - $11, students with validated UH of Jay K. Hoffman & Association. returned for a instill in them the recital at Carnegie Hall. He will joy and love of the arts.” Graham Hodges, from Colgate University, Mānoa ID - $5. Info: Kennedy Theatre “He takes the audience on a grip- also perform in Europe and the The concert was held at the box office, 956-7655 (voice/text), ping emotional journey through will present. Info: Daniel Tschudi, 956- his unparalleled interpretive United States. Orvis Auditorium on the grounds 8891, [email protected]. http://www.hawaii.edu/kennedy. power, often offering a new rev- The HCMS is dedicated to of the UH campus. Goode per- elation that enables one to think bringing world-class chamber music formed a repertoire of his works and feel just a little bit further.” to Honolulu. Their 2006-2007 sea- including pieces by Bach, Mozart, 100 Years Strong By Patricia Wilson Last season, Goode performed son is presented in partnership with Brahms and Debussy. Centennial Swim

July 1921

July, 1921: A Yale-Hawai‘i Championship Swimming Meet held at the university’s pool. It was done to celebrate the opening of the first pool of the university, which had opened that same year.

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Masturbation in the LettertotheEditor I am not one to condone name of science whining and complaining. Ka By Justin Hahn so to speak.) But towards the end of Leo O Hawai‘i is a newspaper Ka Leo Commentary Editor classes in their final year, he said, they full of it and rightly so, because pair up, generally with another student of the many faults this university Varney Circle fountain: For the first time in history, of the same gender, and practice those still has to overcome. Therefore, women can now get a shot to pro- ever-so-touchy examinations. I thought I’d do my part and chip a true symbol of UH tect themselves from cervical cancer “Hey Bob,” one might say to the in. And perhaps you should con- caused by a strain of the Human other. sider chipping in also. Papilloma Virus. This will do a lot to “Yeah Edward?” For example, one thing that help foster greater sexual health, since “You wanna bend over for me?” has been driving me crazy is the same virus that causes cervical “You first.” the fountain near Hawai‘i Hall. cancer causes genital warts to pop up That isn’t the hard part, the good Walking past or waiting for a on both males and females. doctor informed me as I turned about, shuttle, one would not really And you know what? You can spread my cheeks and relaxed. The notice it. send the thanks for this advance in hard part is what to do when silence But once you do, you will sexual health to me and a few hun- overcomes you, and you’re standing notice that it reeks of a time long dred thousand other masturbating men before another naked man. past, when cavemen used to bathe across the nation who take part in stud- You keep talking. Just keep talk- in it. The dirt, the grime lingering ies to better understand and treat HPV ing, the doctor said. Keep talking. on the side of it, the sad, unmo- related cancers. And yet, the fun doesn’t stop tivated spouts, spraying water a Every two months, after dropping there. mesmerizing two feet into the air. off a sample of my semen, which I was This study isn’t just about fluid But why bring up the fountain of obliged to collect through circuitous and tissue samples. There’s also a data all things? means involving rubber gloves and a collection component. The dilapidated fountain is very uncomfortable plastic jar, strate- Once every two weeks, I log onto characteristic of the University gic samples of my body are taken. a secured server to share my sexual of Hawai‘i. Go to any half decent One in four college age people secrets. Then every two months, I’m college on the mainland, and one carries HPV, but many never know, presented with a real person armed of the things you’re guaranteed until they develop warts on their labia, with a clip board and a positive, unflap- to see is a magnificent fountain, GABE EL-SWAIFY • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i foreskin or anus. What’s even more pable acceptance of sexuality. maintained and flowing in all its important is that HPV could and often They ask if I have engaged in majestic glory. You know what it Varney Circle encompasses this often unnoticed fountain in front of Queen Liliuokalani does cause cervical cancer. This impor- sexual congress recently. If have I not, looks like, you’ve seen it in mov- Sudent Services Center. tant fact – plus the 50 dollar check for they drop it and cut me a check. But ies; it’s the first thing you take each visit – is what got me to enter this if I say yes, they ask me to describe, note of as you drive through a uni- tive of the real draw of UH to improve upon some things that particular study. Pragmatically speak- in detail, the particular sort of sexual versity. Standing up to 30 feet in potential mainland students – a will make students actually want ing, I think 50 dollars is a good price congress it was, and with whom. height, it glows with lights illumi- four year “educational” vacation to come here for a credible educa- for what I go through in this study, but Did I lick my partner’s anus? Did nating the bursts of water spraying in sunny Hawai‘i. tion, rather than just for the surf. the knowledge that I am saving the my partner lick my anus? Did he and high into the air. It personifies the So what’s the point? This But until then, why not com- lives of women put me over the top. or she swallow? Did I swallow? How aura and atmosphere of how awe- is just one of many small things plain in the Ka Leo about shit First I’m swabbed “down there.” many at once? Vaginal or anal? How some the college really is. that seem to have been skimped you don’t like? That’s what it’s Then I’m sampled in a way few men frequent? With condoms? The Pill? Now take a look at the one over, and sometimes I wonder here for! welcome. And finally, my mouth and IUD? Did I pull out? Did I ever engage you pass by everyday. It’s crap. why I continue to invest money in a tuition each semester. This Spitefully Yours, hands are rubbed down with a solu- in sexual activity after being: drunk, It doesn’t look maintained. And it’s an eyesore. We might as well university will indeed be charg- tion a little too viscus and salty for high, or otherwise impaired? It’s all pull it out and replace it with ing us more money to get that Lee Wang my taste. such a cathartic experience, and that something more representative prized piece of paper known as Business Major This all happens in dark rooms, isn’t even the point. of UH, like a statue of a surfer a diploma. And perhaps it’s with Junior after entering through the back door But the best part of all, I tell you, or a bikini clad girl; representa- this money the university will of the Health Center at odd hours. is the reason I do this: going home Distinguished, white-coated adults pay fulfilled. I’d imagine that when one to manipulate my genitals and insert is paid to be poked, prodded, rubbed, objects in my orifices. If it weren’t for abraded and gotten off, it’s an empty the gleaming honor of furthering the and meaningless experience. But this cause of science, I’d feel a little skeevy is for the pursuit of knowledge, with The memory and message of about all of it. the ultimate aim of the betterment But the doctors are so blasé about of humanity and the sexual health of it. Apparently they take classes in this women, my favorite group of people King lives on year round during med-school. I asked one of in the world. Joshua Cooper on those in positions of power. nation is to survive its own folly,” King them how they dealt with the weird- Participation in this study makes Ka Leo Contributing Writer King was a political genius and a said. “Every man of humane convic- ness. As he sat on a stool in front of me feel so profound and useful and brilliant social thinker, putting his ideas tions must decide on the protest that my bared privates, and rubbed skin needed. Such the opposite of so many The memory and model of social into initiatives to prove the tenacity best suits their convictions, but we must cells off the head of my penis, he told other things involving my genitals – change preached and practiced by of his theory to improve the lives of all protest.” me. (This is just hearsay mind you. He and probably the same thing for far too Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored people to live in love. It was important While the memory of King is all could have been yanking my chain, many college students. with a national holiday two weeks ago. to him that people live their lives every- that remains for many, citizens are also However, for many citizens, it is not a day in a way that moved us forward on breathing life into his vision of the world. time to rest, but to reach for the spirit of the path to dignity, equality and justice. Keep the dream alive. Read more than LetterstotheEditor revolutionary nonviolent action for the King said, “I am convinced that the “I Have a Dream” speech. At least SUBMISSION POLICY future of humanity. And the message if we are to get on the right side of the begin to explore the twelve main prin- and memory of King did not stop two world revolution, we as a nation must ciples of his nonviolence philosophy in Ka Leo O Hawai‘i welcomes All letters and articles submitted weeks ago Tuesday. It goes on year undergo a radical revolution of values. his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” letters to the editor on any subject. to Ka Leo O Hawai‘i may be published round. We must rapidly begin the shift from Be bold enough to find out what you Service to community, country a ‘thing-oriented’ society to a ‘person- are willing to be informed about and be Letters are given priority on the basis or distributed in print, online and and global civil society can go beyond oriented’ society. 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He realized change church, people of conscience declared all people, “Injustice anywhere is a ber. Letters should address a single happens when humanity is organized “a time comes when silence is betray- threat to justice everywhere. We are subject and should be no longer than Ka Leo O Hawai‘i into a peaceful, powerful, grassroots al.” King preached for all to find their caught in an inescapable network 500 words. Letters of any length are 1755 Pope Rd. #31-D mass movement that appeals to the tool to testify against injustice. mutuality tied in a single garment of subject to trimming and editing. Honolulu, HI, 96822 conscience and the best within fellow “We are at the moment when our destiny. Whatever affects one directly citizens while exerting moral influence lives must be placed on the line if our affects all indirectly.”

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The Sundance film festival is being held this week in Park City, Utah where one University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa graduate student is making her production debut with the film “The Grass Grows Green.” The festival is screening 71 short films that were carefully selected from the 4,445 films entered for viewing during the festival. Larissa Eisenstein, a UH graduate student, is excited about the premiere of her production. “The Grass Grows Green” is a 19- minute film about a Marine recruiter who is struggling through life as a soldier in the domestic world. While the recruiter is forced to deal with recruiting young men into Above: “The Grass Grows Green” is directed by an unknown amount of war time, he UH student Larissa Eisenstein. is saving these men from the everyday violence they are faced with on the Left: Santiago Vasquez and Mikel Seitz star in streets of Fort Worth, Texas. this student film, which was one of 71 films “There’s a lot of depth,” selected to be shown at the Sundance Film Eisenstein said. “It’s not just a story Festival. about a Marine.” Eisenstein’s first gig as a producer COURTESY PHOTO is going quite well. She said that the Van Ditthavong film is getting good reviews and is being well-received. She said that she an average Marine was correct. Be careful not to take such a simple While marching in formation, up her week in Park City with plans to is enjoying her stay in Utah after all the “The great thing about being a pro- arrangement of words too literally; it the troops are asked, “What makes proceed with her work. sweat and tears she has put into the film ducer is that you get to shape the vision does not refer to the known adage but the grass grow?” They respond, “I definitely want to continue in in order to make it a success. of the film,” Eisenstein said. It was to something more contextually rela- “Blood, blood, blood.” Here the film, production and TV,” she said. Eisenstein worked with Raymond Raymond’s experience and knowledge tive. “The Grass Grows Green” actually meaning is not literally blood fer- The Sundance Film Festival is cur- Beltran, brother of director Jesus that allowed Eisenstein to successfully comes from a military call and response tilizing grass, but the blood of the rently running and will continue until Beltran. Raymond was a United States shape the film the way she did. chant. The significance behind the title fallen troops keeping this country Jan. 28. “The Grass Grows Green” can Marine for five years and contributed to Not only do the events in the film is a way of honoring the still fighting alive and growing. be streamed or downloaded at http://fes- the film by making sure the portrayal of have depth, but the title does as well. and fallen soldiers. As for Eisenstein, she will finish tival.sundance.org/2007. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 6 | Monday, January 29, 2007 Comics Editor: Casey Ishitani | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected]

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Box 11674, Honolulu, HI 96828-0674 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Editor: Rebecca Gallegos Associate Editor: Glendalyn Junio | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Monday, January 29, 2007 | Page 7 Warriors struggle at Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors catcher Outrigger Invitational Landon Hernandez shows the ball after tagging Santa Clara Bronco runner Jon Karcich at home in a baseball game at Les Murakami Stadium Saturday. The Rainbows defeated the Broncos 8-1. Right: Warrior James Clar puts one JORDAN MURPH of his team-high 22 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i kills past the defense of Loyola-Chicago defender Krisjanis Berzins. Clar was the lone Warrior selected for the all-tourna- ment team. Bottom Right: Warrior Eric Kalima receives a serve for one of his 32 digs during the Warriors' five game loss to ‘BowsBy Ryan Ellis solid in opener Loyola-Chicago. Ka Leo Contributing Writer The University of Hawai‘i DAN RICHARDS baseball team started off the 2007 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i campaign with a solid 8-1 vic- tory against Santa Clara University Friday night, in front of 1,767 fans Thirteenth-ranked at the Les Murakami Stadium. The Rainbows mounted an Ramblers upset #3 offensive onslaught led by senior first baseman Kris Sanchez, who Warriors in Game 5 went 3-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. In his sixth sea- son at the helm, UH head coach JORDAN MURPH • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i By Steven Tonthat Mike Trapasso was pleased with Hawai‘i Rainbow Warrior Jonathan Hee is checked by the team trainer and coach Mike Ka Leo Staff Reporter his team’s effort. Trepasso after landing on his shoulder making a dive in the 5th inning against the Santa “Kris had a great game for Clara Broncos in a baseball game at Les Murakami Stadium on Friday. Hee made the catch It was a tough weekend for the us,” Trapasso said. “This is a and the throw as well. third-ranked University of Hawai‘i really good offensive ball club, Warrior volleyball team, as they and they are going to score a lot on the field and play again.” to just go out there and throw.” competed in the 13th Outrigger of runs for us.” Meanwhile, senior starting pitch- Despite the victory, the win did Hotels Invitational. The Warriors’ Coming off a successful year er Ian Harrington turned in a blue- not come without a cost for the ‘Bows. first match was on Friday night in 2006, when the ‘Bows made it collar performance, picking up the Junior second baseman Jonathan Hee against the 13th ranked Loyola- to the National Collegiate Athletic win and allowing only one run while left the game with a shoulder injury Chicago University Ramblers. Association regional final, Sanchez scattering seven hits over six and after diving for a ball and landing two-third innings. UH reliever Jayson Despite their best efforts, the is embracing a new role as a senior hard on the artificial turf. Kramer finished the job by keeping Warriors were unable to pull off a on this year’s squad. “I think that it is good for a team “As a senior, I have to be a bit Santa Clara off the scoreboard for the five-game nail biter, losing 30-23, “The first game was close,” to face adversity early on, but I feel head coach Mike Wilton said. “We more of a vocal leader,” he said. remainder of the game. 30-32, 28-30, 31-29 and 15-7. bad for Jonathan,” Trapasso said. “He After their heartbreaking loss missed too many serves in the first “I don’t think there is any more “You just have to expect that out is the heart and soul of this team.” to the Ramblers, the Warriors played one and that was the difference.” pressure on us this season due to of Ian every time he goes out there,” The extent of Hee’s injury is to again at the Stan Sheriff Center on The Warriors ended the first last year’s success. Last year is last Sanchez said about Harrington’s per- formance. “He battles hard and loves be evaluated later this week. Saturday in front of a home crowd of game with a .273 hitting rate. Senior year, and it just felt good to get out 3,612, hoping for a victory against outside hitter Laurie Hakala raked the ninth-ranked Pennsylvania State in the most kills with six, and Clar University Lions. Their hopes were came in second with four. dashed, however, as the Lions swept “It seemed like we played a the Warriors in three games, 30-27, little timid tonight,” Dante said. 30-24 and 32-30. “You could tell by our serving. It “I’m not disappointed,” said was kind of off.” UH senior Dio Dante. “It’s [hard] The Lions continued to put to lose, but I would rather have it at pressure on the Warriors in game the beginning of the season instead two with a constant barrage of of later in the season.” kills and service aces that left the UH jumped out to an early Warriors on the wrong side of a 4- lead at 3-1 with a kill from fresh- 1 lead. A service ace from Hakala man outside hitter Matt Vanzant. tied the game at 4-4. However, it Kills from freshman middle blocker wouldn’t last, as the Lions were Matt Rawson and sophomore out- able to keep their cool, bringing the side hitter James Clar, as well as score to 14-9 in favor of Penn State a couple attack errors from Penn before Hawai‘i called a timeout. State, extended the Warriors’ lead After the timeout, the Lions to 7-3, before a timeout was called. continued to dominate the court After the timeout, Penn State and, coupled with many Warrior came out swinging, bringing them errors, were able to extend their closer and closer until finally, a lead as high as 27-19. The Warriors Warrior attack error tied the game tried their best to close the large gap at 13-13, and a Lion kill gave with kills from Hakala and junior Penn State the lead. The rest of the outside hitter Jacob Schkud, but game consisted of constant point the damage was far too much and a exchange between the two teams kill from Penn State gave them the as neither gave the other more than second game at 30-24. a one-point lead. They tied a total As in game one, the Warriors of five times before a service error had their fair share of problems in from Dante gave the Lions the first game at 30-27. See Volleyball, page 8 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 8 | Monday, January 29, 2007 Editor: Rebecca Gallegos Associate Editor: Glendalyn Junio | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected]

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Junior P.J. Owsley added 10 points of his own in the Rainbow Warriors' 72-52 run over the Spartans. Owsley finished 5-of-7 in the field

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DAN RICHARDS • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Volleyball From page 7 game two, mainly service and attack errors. “[Serving] has always been a problem for us,” Wilton said. “In game two we had kind of a melt down.” Hawai‘i ended the second game with a .179 hitting percent- Rainbow Warriors take a step age. Hakala still led the team in kills with 10 and a .240 hitting in the right direction percentage, and Clar remained in second with seven kills and a .111 hitting percentage. By Christopher Ramelb uted more than just the surplus JORDAN MURPH • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Down 2-0, the Warriors Ka Leo Staff Reporter of scoring Thursday night to the came out much stronger and with Warriors’ success. Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors forward more intensity in game three, The ancient Chinese philoso- “It definitely started with Ahmet Gueye scores two points on a keeping within only one or two pher Lao-Tzu once said, “A jour- our defense,” he said. “In the slam dunk against the San Jose State points of Penn State. Hakala led ney of a thousand miles begins first half we played good help Spartans in the first half of a basket- the way for the Warriors coming with a single step.” In the Warriors rotation defense. I think it threw ball game. The Warriors defeated the up with key kills to keep the case, it began with a single win. them off a little bit. When we get Spartans 72-53. game close. Previously sitting on the to running and fast breaking, the A Penn State kill gave the bottom of the Western Athletic game is fun.” Lions their first match point at Conference with a 1-5 record, In fact, the Warriors held the 29-21. However, a key smash the University of Hawai‘i Men’s Spartans to a 19.4 percent shoot- by junior middle blocker Kyle team could have ing rate in the first half and 26.6 Klinger, as well as a few Penn thrown in the towel long before percent rate for the entire game. State errors kept the Lions at Thursday night’s game. Instead, Lance Holloway, Menelik bay, eventually bringing the the Warriors put their best foot Barbary and Jamon Hill are the score to 30-30. Finally, a double forward, with a convincing 72-53 Spartans’ offensive weapons that from Penn State gave the win against the San Jose State average double digits in scor- Lions the game and the match, Spartans, ending their recent ing for the season. The Warriors’ closing out the Invitational. three-game losing skid. defense held them to a combined “One thing I appreciate about four of 21 during a dismal first half “I really liked how we com- and Gueye each had 26 of shooting performance. This led to peted in game three,” Wilton this team is that they always come Hawaii’s 53 rebounds; the said. “Both teams played really back,” head coach Riley Wallace the Warriors going on a 24-0 run Spartan team grabbed 34 well, and that was really good. said after the game. that finally ended with a Barbary boards. I just wish we could’ve pulled But this past game the Warriors jumper nine minutes later. In the second half, it off and sent it into a fourth didn’t need to “come back;” they Lojeski led all scorers at the the Warriors pushed led from start to finish. break with nine points. Owsley, game.” their lead to 33, the P.J. Owsley, Bobby Nash, Matt who was an offensive catalyst in In the end, Penn State’s highest all night, with a 3- the Warriors responded with an 11- Lojeski and Matt Gibson scored the opening minutes, followed Alex Gutor had the hot hand of pointer by Dominic Waters off of a 1 run of their own. Because of in double figures, spearheading a closely behind with eight. the match with 22 kills. Penn Gibson . this, the reserves were given some steady scoring attack. Stephen Verwers, who came State teammate Matt Anderson The Spartans struck back valuable playing time where they “When you see balanced off the bench for Ahmet Gueye, came in second with 18. Hakala immediately with a 16-0 run of showed poise and potential. scoring like tonight,” Wallace also had a first half to remem- finished with 13 kills for UH. their own. Carlton Spencer, who “It’s always good to have a said, “it means that our offense is ber, surpassing his career high Hawai‘i ended Game 3 with went 0-7 to start the game, hit three good game all the way through and working.” in rebounds (previously nine) three-pointers in that run that cut a much improved .343 hitting win by a lot,” Gibson said. “Getting Along with the four that with 11. the lead down to 17. percentage. everyone involved in the game is scored double digits, nine other “It’s really a point of pride for Riley Luettgerodt made his first always fun.” Clar was the only Warrior to players got in on the action, con- us to out rebound the other team,” shot of the night at the most oppor- Should the Warriors contin- be elected to the All-Tournament tributing at least one point to the Verwers said. “With me and Ahmet tune time, staunching the bleed-flow ue to play as they did Thursday, team. After the match, he, along overall score. combined, I think we almost out- from the Spartan onslaught. expect them to have a blast in with six other athletes who com- Junior guard Gibson contrib- rebounded them ourselves.” He The lead was cut to 15; however, tonight’s game when they take on peted in the Invitational, were Utah State University at the Stan presented with individual tro- Sheriff Center. Tip-off is scheduled phies. But the award came at a for 7:05 p.m. bittersweet moment. The UH Warrior football team “I’m a little shocked that will also be honored at half time I got the award,” Clar said. “I of tonight’s game for their perfor- thought there were a lot of other mance this past season. guys on the team that deserved it more than I did, but I’m happy Far Left: Sophomore guard Dominic Waters I got it. It would’ve been better takes a jump shot over San Jose State's Kevin with a win though.” Buggs. Despite their two losses, the Warriors remain optimistic Left: Senior guard Matt Lojeski led the team about their upcoming season. in scoring with 13 points. Lojeski on the floor “We’re looking forward to after a turnover against San Jose State. a win,” Clar said. “We’re going to work out in practice, and RUSSEL SAITO we’re going to make things hap- Ka Leo O Hawai‘i pen next game.”