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Is Wiercinski qualifi ed to lead UH?

KRISTEN PAUL BONIFACIO Opinions Editor The search for the next University of dates for the position. While Lassner is serving Military Academy at West Point in New York. Hawai‘i Army Museum Society. Hawai‘i System President isn’t going smoothly. as the interim president, many are wondering if He is recognized as being one of the fi rst Combat Although Wiercinski’s military achieve- Both fi nalists for the job, retired Lt. Wiercinski, who doesn’t even hold a graduate Brigade Commanders to have entered Afghani- ments are outstanding, numerous UH students, Gen. Francis “Frank” Wiercinski and cur- degree, meets the minimum requirements to stan shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. faculty members and alumni are unhappy that rent interim president David Lassner, are oversee an academic institution. He served in the Army for 34 years, where he is a candidate for UH president. They argue trying their best to convince the public that he has commanded at every level and earned that his lack of experience in higher education they are perfect for the position. GENERAL ISSUES numerous foreign awards and honors. makes him unqualifi ed for the job. In fact, one Both also have backgrounds that, under A Pennsylvania native, Wiercinski grad- Since February 2014, he has been a mem- of the current minimum qualifi cations stated the rules set by the Board of Regents before the uated with a bachelor of science degree in ber of the Board of Governors for Chaminade online for the position is a doctorate or terminal search began, should disqualify them as candi- engineering in 1979 from the United States University and the Board of Trustees for the degree-neither of which Wiercinski has. Page 2 | Ka Leo | Monday, May 26 2014 Twitter @kaleoopinions | [email protected] | Kristen Paul Bonifacio Editor Opinions Wiercinski has academic Achilles’ heel Ka Leo O Hawai‘i from cover story University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa If selected, he will become the fi rst UH presi- to reference the overwhelming majority of in- is the reverse acceptable?” 2445 Campus Road Hemenway Hall 107 dent without a doctorate degree since 1914. Cynthia state students in the UH system. Wiercinski is a highly reputable person Honolulu, HI 96822 Franklin, a professor in the English department, The Lieutenant General’s association with the with an impressive background, but his exper- Newsroom (808) 956-7043 along with other faculty members, have started an military also connects him to an entity that contin- tise and knowledge is in the wrong fi eld. Advertising (808) 956-7043 online petition asking the Board of Regents to reject ues to stir controversy among numerous groups He does not have the first-hand experi- Facsimile (808) 956-9962 Wiercinski as a candidate for UH President. represented both across the state and at the univer- ence of being connected to the issues and According to the petition, “(Wiercinski) is sity, from Native Hawaiians to environmentalists. concerns of college students, faculty mem- E-mail [email protected] clearly unqualifi ed to lead the University of Hawai‘i Wiercinski has also tried to dismiss his lack of a bers and the rest of the UH institutional sys- Website www.kaleo.org in a way that is consistent with the University’s core graduate degree, saying the Board of Regents isn’t tem. This lack of involvement in the academic mission, including its commitments to developing “asking (him) to be a professor,” but rather “a presi- world will make it difficult for him to run a EDITORIAL STAFF fi rst-rate research, to enabling high-quality teaching dent or a CEO of a corporation, of an organization.” public educational institution. Editor in Chief Alex Bitter and to operating as an educational community that The fact remains, though, that Wiercinski Although there is certainly precedent for Managing Editor Fadi Youkhana foregrounds Hawaiian values.” Chief Copy Editor Wesley Babcock The petition has received more than 680 Assoc Chief Copy Editor Zebley Foster signatures, including UH alumni living as far Design Editor Lilian Cheng away as Michigan and Alabama. Web Editor Alden Alayvilla News Editor Noelle Fujii Features Editor Brad Dell ʻTHE JEWEL OF THE PACIFICʼ Opinions Editor Kristen Paul Bonifacio Despite all of the criticism, Wiercinski is Sports Editor Nick Huth staying positive. Photo Editor Antoinette Ranit Assoc Photo Editor Shane Grace During a public meeting at UH Hilo on May Online Photo Editor Tien Austin 9, he insisted his distance from the UH system is Comics Editor Nicholas Smith a good thing, arguing that he will turn the nega- Web Specialist Blake Tolentino tive images of the university into positive ones. Aloha Nights Director Veronica “I bring open and wide, clean view. I don’t Freeman have the burden of the legacy of how past deci- sions have been made,” he said. ADVERTISING He repeatedly spoke about turning UH into E-mail [email protected] the “jewel of the Asia-Pacifi c,” employing a term Ad Manager Gabrielle Pangilinan otherwise used to describe the military’s shift in PR Coordinator Bianca Bystrom Pino focus toward growing powers in Asia. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is the campus newspa- per of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Wiercinski’s supporters cite his extensive It is published by the Board of Publications military record and history of leading complex or- three times a week except on holidays and ganizations and his powerful personality as attri- FILE PHOTO/KA LEO O HAWAI‘I during exam periods. Circulation is 10,000. Ka Leo is also published once a week dur- butes that could make him a great system leader. ing summer sessions with a circulation of A Hawaii News Now article published on- is in the running to lead an academic organi- non-academics taking on leadership roles at 5,000. Ka Leo is funded by student fees and line revealed some of the professional refer- zation where the great majority of faculty have universities, the Board of Regents would be advertising. Its editorial content reflects only the views of its writers, reporters, columnists ences on his presidential application, including graduate degrees of some sort. wrong to choose someone with no experience and editors, who are solely responsible for Beadie Dawson, president and director of the While broader leadership experience could running a university to do just that. its content. No material that appears in Ka help him considerably, a life of military service Leo may be reprinted or republished in any Hawaiian Native Corporation, and the widow of medium without permission. The first news- late U.S. Sen. Dan Inouye, Irene Inouye. has not familiarized him with the intricacies of stand copy is free; for additional copies, a university or academia in general. Candidates to face please visit Ka Leo. Subscription rates are And while he stated that that lack of familiar- $50 for one semester and $85 for one year. THE ACADEMIC ELEMENT BOR at meeting ©2012 Board of Publications. Wiercinski makes his vision for the University ity allows him to bring an “open and wide, clean clear, but he is not qualifi ed to be the UH president. view” to university’s issues, his lack of credentials The Board of Regents will have a pub- One of the duties and responsibilities listed for in the academic fi eld seems more likely to be the lic meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the ADMINISTRATION the position is to “advance the University’s strategic source of mistakes and uninformed decisions. UH Information Technology Center The Board of Publications, a student with both UH president candidates, organization chartered by the Uni- commitment to Native Hawaiians and other indig- In the letter introducing the faculty pe- versity of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, enous and underrepresented peoples.” tition, Franklin rightly questions this mis- David Lassner and Lt. Gen. Francis publishes Ka Leo O Hawai‘i. Issues At his fi rst public appearance at Mānoa, matched background. Wiercinski. The board will then meet or concerns can be reported to the board (Alex Kasula, chair; Mechelins though, Wiercinski stumbled over some basic “Would it even be thinkable to suggest on the Monday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at the Iechad, vice chair;) via [email protected]. UH statistics, saying that Hawaiians make up that a highly-respected university administra- same location to offi cially vote on the Visit www.kaleo.org/board_of_publications 85 percent of the university’s population. He lat- tor be appointed as a general of the US Army next UH president. er corrected himself, explaining that he meant with no military experience?” she says. “Why Twitter @kaleofeatures | [email protected] |Brad Dell Editor Page 3 | Ka Leo | Monday, May 26 2014 Features Art + Flea finds new home on Cooke Street WKH:H% (',7 7+(25<

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS KAM @8;4*<* @.+.-2=8; CHRISTINA YAN FOR CREATIVES, BY new experiences, but sometimes /8;4*5.8 Contributing Writer CREATIVES new job opportunities. “It’s a destination for creatives, “We’ve even hired someone ,*69><;-1.6.7@*B1*55 On Cooke Street sits a ware- by creatives” is the slogan on to join our team just because !!"  e@@@4*5.88;038+< house that exceeds its original func- sprawled across Art + Flea’s popu- he became a regular and we tion, transforming each month into lar, ever-growing website. Art + Flea liked his personality,” said Chad a destination for creativity and cul- has taken advantage of its popular- Maluyo, owner of Crappy Kids, ture. Art + Flea brings food, small ity online by creating weekly posts an apparel vendor. business vendors, music and art to on its website and blog. OUR KAKAʻAKO the nine-block Kaka‘ako area for lo- “It was cool getting my picture Our Kaka‘ako, a non-profi t or- cal residents and tourists alike. taken at Art + Flea. The photogra- ganization, run by Kamehameha pher was really hip and dressed the Schools, provides the new ware- part,” said student Shanbria Oglesby. SUPPORTING LOCAL house space for the market. The With videos and pictures of organization plans on redeveloping VENDORS the events, attendees are encour- Previously located at the a vital part of Honolulu over the next aged to login to the website to view Pinch of Salt warehouse, Art + 15 to 20 years. them. The website encompasses Flea’s new warehouse is rede- Our Kaka‘ako’s ultimate plan “Style Snaps,” bloggers who write signed monthly with graffi ti on is to become Hawai‘i’s fi rst urban on Hawai‘i’s diverse fashion tastes the walls and food trucks parked mixed community. By planning a and “A+F Featured Artist,” which all around to refl ect the theme of mixed-use and mixed-income neigh- showcases local artists that will be the month. borhood, the developing area will no attending the event. Art + Flea is now held on the longer be a sore sight to visitors, and “We can keep the uniqueness third Thursday of every month will instead be a hub for urban cul- and authentic creativity alive in at 449 Cooke St. ture in its convenient location near the islands,” said Kwak. “It’s made a huge differ- Waikīkī and UH Mānoa. ence in customers and getting noticed,” said Ashlee Affonso, CUSTOMERS OF ALL TYPES jewelry maker and local owner of With well-known brands such as DearAshlee. San Lorenzo Swimwear and Scoop, The goal is to create an open both local residents and tourists have begun to fl ock to events, which Marriage residency, self petitioned employment forum for local creators to be able residency for professionals, researchers, and academics. to showcase their talents, whether brings attention to lesser-known with jewelry or performance art. vendors. The organization describes “Art + Flea is a co-op of artists itself as an urban scene, but with the who share the expenses, which number of families who enjoy their has opened a platform for artists to events, it’s adapted to satisfy every- retail their own goods without sac- one with friendly music and vendors rifi cing the profi ts. The beauty of who sell anything and everything. Art + Flea is that I control my own “My customers are as young as business,” said Ann Kwak, owner middle schoolers all the way to mid- of SaltWaterSwim. “You can expe- dle-aged women and men. As long rience seeing what the consumer as the customers fi nds what they are wants fi rst-hand. Art + Flea is grow- looking for, it doesn’t matter what age, ing, which allows my business to local or mainlander,” said Affonso. Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free Use Promo Code: STUDENT | Offer good on Advance Sales grow with them.” Art + Flea not only brings in Page 4 | Ka Leo | Monday, May 26 2014 Twitter @kaleoohawaii | [email protected] | Noelle Fujii Editor News A new era of Hawai‘i sports merchandising

H-Zone debuts July 1 H-Zone will not be carrying over PAIGE TAKEYA to be more than just a retail store. any product Senior Staff Writer “It also will allow us the op- from the current portunity to do radio shows live For the past five years, Rain- from the store to help drive traf- Rainbowtique bowtique, the University of fic, as well as have autograph stock. Older Hawai‘i’s merchandising and re- sessions with our coaches and merchandise will tail arm, has been losing money. student-athletes, coaches’ pre- still be available When athletics director Ben sentations and other special from the UH Jay arrived at UH in 2012, he events at the location – all with Bookstore. asked if he could take over Rain- the idea of being a satellite loca- KINSEY JUSTA bowtique and bring it under the tion for the athletic department KA LEO O HAWAI‘I athletic department’s purview. and, really, the university,” Mc- “Rainbowtique has built a Namara said. good base, but you need to have Jay confirmed that deals bigger vision. You need to have with radio station ESPN 1420 ideas. You need to have a real have already been arranged to business plan for how to grow the broadcast certain shows live business,” Jay said. from H-Zone. He also believes He’s confident that he and that the location of the store – in his team can generate a $500,000 Ward Centers as opposed to on first-year net profit. campus – is crucial. Grand opening As UH Athletics prepares to “The H-Zone is a much big- When: July 1 at 10 a.m. turn Rainbowtique into H-Zone, ger store in a very visible part Where: Ward Centers its plans include a centralized hub of the Ward Center. There is of athletic apparel and activity at easy, convenient parking. That Ward Center, a unified network of was a downside, I think: We had are envisioned as part of one taking a very business-like ap- chose to go with “H-Zone” because satellite stores – and a fresh start too many small stores, and they unified network. McNamara ex- proach, where we crawl, then we it incorporates the green “H” logo. for the struggling department. weren’t easy to find,” Jay said. plained that the athletics depart- walk, then we run. We don’t want “It was probably a little prob- ment will set up an overarching to come out of the gates with too lematic from a marketing stand- ONE CENTRAL HUB ʻGAME-DAYʼ STORES merchandising system that will much too fast,” McNamara said. point that the primary UH brand The first and main H-Zone H-Zone’s second emphasis is maintain inventory in real time, was not anywhere in the Rain- store will open its doors at 10 on “game day” stores at athletic allowing location stock and item THE BOTTOM LINE bowtique logo, nor was it in the a.m. July 1 at Ward Centers, in facilities. The existing Rainbow- popularity to be analyzed effi- The biggest change H-Zone name. … We have Rainbow War- the old Sedona space near Bed, tique in Stan Sheriff Center will be ciently even between venues. brings is simply that the depart- riors, we have Rainbow Wahine, Bath & Beyond. rebranded and continue to operate, He also said that the athletic ment will receive all profits gen- we have ‘Go ‘Bows’ – what’s the Associate athletics director of but new kiosk displays on SSC’s department has acquired two erated from the sale of apparel one brand that unifies our men’s external affairs John McNamara concourse and at Les Murakami mobile trailers in the transition and merchandise. Previously, sports, our women’s sports? It’s describes the vision for the new Stadium are also in the works. process, and H-Zone hopes to the Office of Auxiliary Services the H,” McNamara said. store as “sort of like a sports bar The SSC display will be locat- send them out to softball games operated Rainbowtique, and But the name change is more motif without a liquor license.” ed between gates A and B, across and community events. There’s even as fans bought T-shirts in than just practical – it’s symbolic, H-Zone will be twice the size from the concession stand. Mc- even been talk of investigating support of UH teams, Jay ob- according to Jay. of the existing Rainbowtique out- Namara detailed a “wall” of mer- the viability of sending H-Zone served that the department was “For us, it’s about getting a let at Ward Center, doubling from chandise for fans to peruse be- on the road to sell merchandise reaping none of the reward. new start. And this department 665 to 1465 square feet. There will fore they head into the arena. to mainland alumni. “It’s pretty obvious that the needs a new start in the worst be “no carry over” in merchandise “The store is more you’re But all these initiatives aren’t folks who go and buy that shirt way. I don’t want us to be the from the current Rainbowtique going actually looking for some- rolling out on July 1. The SSC or those shorts or that jacket or department that I came to 16 stock – all designs will refl ect the thing, whereas the kiosks and concourse display will open with hat – they think that they are months ago. We are different. upcoming 2014-2015 season – but concourse display is about basi- women’s volleyball season, and supporting the athletic depart- We are marching forward. Our McNamara cautions that fans cally catching someone’s atten- the LMS branch will roll out with ment,” he said. “But up until now, sights are all looking forward to- should not expect drastic changes tion (for the impulse buy),” Mc- baseball next spring. The trail- it really wasn’t.” ward a better department: Better in types of apparel offered. Namara said. ers will surface as need arises. Drastic changes necessitated a financially, better facility-wise, H-Zone, however, is planned These offshoots of H-Zone “We’re really interested in total rebranding. The department better success.” [email protected] | Nicholas Smith Editor Page 5 | Ka Leo | Monday, May 26 2014 Comics Page 6 | Ka Leo | Monday, May 26 2014 [email protected] | Gabrielle Pangilinan Student Ad Manager

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SCOTT STRAZZANTE / MCT Landon Donovan U.S. has played for the Los Angeles Galaxy, and , as well as Great Britian’s Everton.

A new chapter for American soccer WhyWhy Donovan’s exclusion is not a problem for U.S. at World Cup

DAVID MCCRACKEN In his prime, Donovan possessed great experienced forwards like Wondolowski attempt to become the fi rst European team Senior Staff Writer fi eld vision, elite quickness, an eye for the and Johannsson were more deserving to to win a World Cup on South American soil. counter attack and a fl air for the dramatic. make the World Cup squad. Klinsmann continues to answer questions Sixty-seven. These skills were evident in his heroic late Klinsmann won’t regret his decision about Donovan’s exclusion from the squad, That is the combined number of goals goal against Algeria to send the United to exclude some veteran players. He has and he continues to be adamant that he did the scored by American forwards , States to the second round of the 2010 proven that youth and energy are neces- best thing for his team and their chances for , and Aron World Cup in South Africa. sary in building not only a squad, but also success. Donovan isn’t the player casual fans Johannsson during their careers with the But that was four years ago, when Don- a team that can contend in such tourna- think he is, nor should he be viewed as the fi g- U.S. men’s national team. These are the for- ovan was at his physical peak. ments down the road. urehead of American soccer. wards that were selected to the 23-man roster Fast forward to 2014, and Donovan is 32 In 2006, as the head coach of the German Outside of timeless goalkeepers, play- for this summer’s World Cup squad in Brazil. years old. He’s back in the U.S. full time, National team, Klinsmann received signifi cant ers that are 32 years old or older don’t of- Here’s another number: 57. That is the playing in MLS for the L.A. Galaxy, where criticism for his decision to bench goalkeeper ten get selected for World Cup squads. Just number of goals scored by Landon Donovan – he has failed to register a single goal in in favor of Jens Lehmann. Kahn is look at the host nation, Brazil. the most prolifi c scorer in U.S. history – who his last seven games. He came into camp regarded as the greatest German goalkeeper in Gaúcho, the legendary was not selected by head coach Jurgen Klins- in sub-par physical condition. Still, it was history, and benching him in favor of a younger Brazilian , was also excluded mann to represent his country in what would a surprise to those monitoring the U.S. na- Lehmann to promote the youth movement in at age 34 from the Brazilian squad, even have been Donovan’s fourth World Cup. tional team closely that Donovan was left Germany was received with anger from the though he played a large role in Brazil’s Donovan, widely considered the out of Klinsmann’s most important squad. German public and media. victory in the 2002 World Cup. Former best male player in the history of United Even to those who pay attention to soc- But when Germany fi nished third with FIFA World Player of the year, Ricardo States soccer, was cut from the World cer only when the World Cup is imminent, that squad in the 2006 World Cup, Klins- Kaka, was also excluded from the Brazil- Cup team on Thursday as Coach Klins- Donovan’s exclusion was a national debate mann was viewed as a national hero for his ian squad in next month’s tournament and mann trimmed his final roster down to that once again gave rise to the suspicion young team’s effort and success, which gave he is 32 years old. 23 players. Donovan is responsible for 57 of Klinsmann’s tactics and selection pro- further rise to the German youth movement It’s nothing personal, Donovan, it’s goals and 58 assists in 156 international cess. Klinsmann had openly questioned in soccer. The success from 2006 has led to just business. America doesn’t need you appearances under his belt in addition to whether Donovan’s commitment, fi tness them becoming one of the favorites to lift the to win this time. Klinsmann has this three World Cup appearances. and skill had gotten to the point that less trophy and dance the samba in Brazil, in an team under control. Page 8 | Ka Leo | Monday, Monday 26 2014 Twitter @kaleosports | [email protected] | Nick Huth Editor Sports Commendable George endures

KEN REYES Senior Staff Writer

If one were to judge Conner George purely on his perfor- mances on the fi eld, it would do him a great injustice. While he is the only senior this year that has lettered all four years with the University of Hawai‘i, the six-foot-fi ve-inch outfi elder hasn’t exactly graced Les Murakami Stadium with nu- merous hits or any remarkable records in the stat book. But what sets him apart from the rest of the seniors is his char- acter on and off the fi eld that out- weighs all of the could-haves and should-haves in his career as a Rainbow Warrior.

DEALING WITH CHANGE While George is the longest tenured player in the senior class, his struggles at the plate have been evident this year. As of May 23, he is only batting .136 in 44 at-bats while having only started in 11 games. SHANE GRACE/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I Throughout his collegiate ca- The ‘Bows concluded their season Saturday with a victory over Riverside. reer, his roles on the team also shifted. George played at short- stop and third base his freshman of work ethic he commended. freshman and sophomore year his growth in character to the into a man and mature as one of the year and moved to first base in “The thing about him is that were both good,” George program and the game itself. single best character human beings the following year. In the last two that he hasn’t had a tremendous said. “We won over 30 games both Trapasso, who has coached the I’ve ever been around.” years, the Oregon native found career on the field, yet he has those years and I was fortunate outfi elder for his entire collegiate The head coach added that himself in the outfield — primar- been a leader in our clubhouse,” enough to play with Kolten Wong, career, had nothing but praise for “there is no question” about ily as a right fielder. he said. “He’s never, never com- George’s leadership abilities. Instead of complaining about plained. He just works harder.” But for the outfielder, play- the transitions he went through, He’s never, never complained. ing baseball goes beyond being he chose to embrace the beauty SENIORITY MEETS He just works harder. productive within the confines of having a versatile role on the MATURITY of the team — it transcends into – HEAD COACH MIKE TRAPASSOR team, whether it was big or small. Unlike his junior college his personal life. “Those are the cards I was dealt counterparts, George has also “I feel like I’m a different per- and I’m not going to sit here and pout tasted both the sweet and the bit- son from four years ago, mentally about it,” George said. “I’m going to ter seasons of college baseball in Lenny Linsky and some big-name the kind of athlete — and person — and physically,” George said. take it as my role and make sure that having been a part of the 2011 and guys who made the team environ- George has become. “This game humbles you and every time I have my opportunities, I 2012 teams, which were the West- ment very competitive.” “We’ve seen this guy come in as you go through the ups and the can do whatever I can for the team.” ern Athletic Conference Champi- Playing with the more ten- a young high school senior coming downs and the emotional roller Head coach Mike Trapasso ons (2011) as well as having won ured athletes on the teams also in as a freshman,” Trapasso said. coaster of baseball. The more you also observed that trait in him, 30 or more games. instilled a value for leadership “We’ve seen him over four years play, the more you learn how to which translated into the kind “I was part of two teams my and tradition, and he attributed gain about 40 pounds and just grow handle those things.”