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Surf | Page 8 Sports | Page 2 Students speak out to state legislators By Robert Shikina LEFT: Backed by UH students, faculty Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor and administrators, ASUH President Grant Teichman addresses a group of State legislators listened to con- Hawai‘i state legislators. cerns from University of Hawai‘i students and faculty yesterday on BOTTOM: Hawai‘i State Legislators issues covering student housing, listen as students, faculty and admin- advisors, classrooms, library hours, istrators participate in an open forum athletic facilities, class availability, at the Campus Center Thursday, Dec. and a student run television station. 1. From left are Rep. Kyle Yamashita, During the four-hour meeting at Rep. Clift Tsuji, Sen. Clayton Hee, Rep. UHM’s Campus Center, more than Tommy Waters, Rep. Lyla Berg, and 40 people spoke to the committee Rep. Kirk Caldwell. on Higher Education about improve- ments needed at the University of TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Hawai‘i. It was the first time since continue to worsen. Representative Tommy Waters was “In Aloha building they have elected chair of the Higher Education water fountains but they don’t work committee in 2005, that there has or there is a hole in the wall where a been an open dialogue between stu- water fountain used to be,” Ingstrom dents and the legislature. said. “Another thing is the plumbing Representative Waters said he is really horrible. The pipes are just is concerned with the condition of overworked and outdated.” UHM’s facilities after taking a walk in maintenance, city have been Ingstrom said that the dorm pol- through campus. advising hours skyrocketing icies need to be reconsidered. “The conditions of buildings being too limited, in recent years. “Most people are really unhap- is quite appalling,” Waters said. and the need for Grad students py and unsatisfied. They’re getting “Modern equipment, expensive a 24-hour library are being their basic rights violated on a daily equipment in substandard rooms… facility. pushed out of basis,” Ingstrom said. It was horrible and unsafe.” Speaking on the market… “We need to have a median Representative Lyla Berg of east behalf of non- [and] will reached with the adminstration… not Honolulu said her interest in hearing orthodox and not be able to one where RAs and security are the concerns from students and faculty single parent stu- afford housing bad people. The way it is right now, was part of her vision of an “authen- dents, Teichman in or around they are so distant and authoritative tic dialogue” at UH. said, “It’d be the university that the students are scared of them.” “Dialogue should be happening great to make area in a mat- Andrew Ogata, vice president on campus and my question to you accommodations ter of years. of ASUH, added insight into stu- and everybody in the audience is for them and keep The university dent difficulties. Ogata included to what degree is there an authentic those [library] needs to look problems like shortages in academic dialogue by the students in planning facilities open and maintained.” oughfares to and from campus are into providing adequate and afford- advisors, limited class availability, priorities,” Berg said. Vice President of Graduate in sore need of repair and improve- able housing for graduate students on and lack of parking for 13,000 under- Associated Students of the Students Organization Steve Rodney ment,” Rodney said. “These are campus,” Rodney said. graduate students. University of Hawai‘i (ASUH) spoke on behalf of 5,000 post-gradu- small things that can really make a Carl Ingstrom, a representa- On Dec. 15th a joint house commit- Manoa President Grant Teichman ate students about ruined bicycle difference in the quality of graduate tive for student housing, described tee will meet at the state capitol to discuss opened the discussion talking about lanes and run-away housing costs. students’ experience here at UH.” how maintanence on student dorms University of Hawai‘i budget, a billion classrooms that are decades behind “The bike lanes in major thor- “Housing prices all across the is routinely delayed and conditions dollar budget covering 10 campuses. NewsBriefs

Lecture to discuss “The Year of Languages” is an oppor- science colloquium. Zhou is an Associate afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Portuguese colonization tunity to focus America’s attention on the Professor in the UHM Poltical Science John auditorium, room 11. “Maritime Power, Colonial Rights and benefits of studying languages and cultures Dept. Donald Price will present this zool- Trade in Portuguese Colonial Presence in from around the world. Zhou is the author of the book, “How ogy weekly seminar. Price is an Assistant Asia”, a lecture on Portuguese colonial In an effort to promote the learning The Farmers Changed China: Power of the Professor of the Biology Department at UH presence in Asia, will take place this after- of foreign languages and the conserva- People” (Boulder, CO: Westview Press, Hilo. noon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for tion of minority languages, the Language 1996), and has two more under review: The Zoology department is sponsoring Korean Studies. Documentation Center is organizing a “Liberal Movements in China” and “Letters this event. Professor Ivo Carneiro de Sousa will Language Fair to increase public awareness from China: Soft-power Diplomacy.” For more information, call Irene present this lecture. De Sousa is a historian of the diverse languages and cultures at UH She is a frequent visitor to China, and Shigano at 956-8617 or e-mail her at shi- in the department of history of the Faculty Manoa. most recently presented a paper, “City [email protected] of Letters at the University of Porto in The LLL College and the East West of Women: Gender and Development of Portugal. His specialization is the history Center are cosponsoring this event. Capitalism in Shenzhen,” at the 36th World Microbiology seminar of Portuguese colonialism, and he is the For more information, call Graduate Congress of the International Institute at Geophysics Director of Post-graduate studies in Asian Student Valerie Guerin at 956-8602, e-mail of Sociology, Beijing, China, July 7-9th, “Regulation of Fatty Acid Metabolism Studies. her at [email protected], or go on the 2004. in P. aeruginosa,” a microbiology semi- The Center for Japanese Studies and web to http://www.ling.hawaii.edu/~uhdoc The Political Science department is nar, will take place this afternoon from 3 the Center for Southeast Asian Studies are sponsoring this event. p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hawaii Institute for cosponsoring this event. Kate Zhou speaks about For more information, call Zhou at 956- Geophysics, room 110. For more information, call Christopher Chinese Politics 8777 or e-mail her at katezhou@hawaii. David Nguyen will present this micro- Bondy at 956-2667 or e-mail the Center for “Grass root Constitutional Liberalism edu. biology seminar. Nguyen is a Graduate Japanese Studies at [email protected] in China: Take the Government to the Student at Department of Microbiology. Court”, a political science colloquium, will Weekly zoology seminar The Microbiology department is spon- Language fair tomorrow take place this afternoon from 2:30 p.m. this afternoon soring this event. “The Year of Languages”, a language to 4 p.m. at Saunders Hall, room 624, the “Speciation and species differences in For more information, call 956-8553 fair, will take place tomorrow from 11:30 Friedman Room. two Hawaiian Picturewinged Drosophila,” a or e-mail the microbiology department at a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hale Halawai. Kate Zhou will present this political zoology weekly seminar, will take place this [email protected] Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 2 | Friday, December 2, 2005 Editor: Scott Alonso Associate Editor: Robert Shikina | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Bolla completes coaching staff for the ‘Bows By Robert Shikina to Philedelphia,” Paton said. “I said Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor I hadn’t planned anywhere specific at this stage. He said, ‘come see me At 26 years old, the Australian tomorrow.’” has more experience in this business Over a year later, the 22-year-old than his age would suggest. saved enough money for his trip over- The new addition rounds out seas by working the graveyard shift at head coach Jim Bolla’s coaching staff a gas station while attending college. of five. Last year, only Bolla and He graduated in the summer of 2001 his assistant, Pat Charity, coached with a degree in applied sciences while Mathew Paton Rainbow Wahine basketball. also coaching club basketball, working his night job, and working as a resi- was UH Head “It just made sense to have some- dential advisor of the living quarters body on our staff from Australia,” Coach Jim Bolla’s for the Institute of Sport. Bolla said. “[Australia’s] a big recruit- lastest hiring Despite the worries by his fam- ing area for us, and Mathew’s got a lot to complete his ily after 9/11, Paton made the trip to of experience.” coaching staff. Philadelphia in Oct. 2001. For one Mathew Paton traveled more than month, he spent time with the 76ers’ 5,000 miles from down under and assistant coaches and players, took stepped onto University of Hawaii’s TONY BLAZEJACK notes at practices, and sat courtside Ka Leo O Hawai‘i practice court the same afternoon he during games. arrived. It’s been a pattern in Paton’s “Sitting courtside, I guess it’s were Australian. the United States, Paton wears the playing field for me … rather than life since his late teens, to cram his reassuring that the game doesn’t “We did our final interviews and beard he first grew in America four going from, say, looking like school schedule with basketball. change from that level to this level,” Mathew was clearly our top choice,” years ago. boy,” Paton said. The boxy man with short- Paton said. “They have the same Bolla said. “The whole time I was over in the But now that he’s has reached trimmed hair and a close dark-brown problems; they have the same joys. It After accepting the job in States, especially that first time, I was the Division I collegiate level, he beard first began coaching at the high was good to get that perspective.” early fall, it was a matter of fin- fighting a bit of a stereotype against age. doesn’t need to look older to prove school where his mother teaches. He Paton grew his beard while trav- ishing the paperwork. Applying Even though at that stage I had been his ability. was 18 then, coaching junior high eling through the United States for for the visa and getting the it coaching for four or five years, people “I’ll probably try [shaving] students one practice a week. the respite it offered from constant approved took six weeks. look at 21 and they say, ‘you’re techni- in the summer,” Paton said. “I While studying at the University shaving. Living in youth hostels at Now in Hawai‘i, Paton has his cally just a college graduate.’” haven’t really even thought of of Cambra, Paton also coached for the the time, the less he had to shave the own office, desk and computer. On “[The beard] kind of leveled the when exactly.” Australian Institute of Sport, where easier it was to look respectable, he his desk are three DVDs of high the best junior Australian athletes said. But there was another reason he school students hoping to be recruit- train. The athletes are picked on their decided to keep the bristles. ed to Hawai‘i. potential to represent the country on At last year’s Final Four in “He gives us a whole different SportsBriefs the international level. Indianapolis, Bolla first met the view on a lot of things,” Bolla said. During the 2000 Sydney young Australian. They had held “He coached in Europe. He coached Olympics, the New Castle native conversations over the phone before. in Australia. He spent time on his Warriors take on Aztecs for season finale got his chance to study with the “He did come to the final four own, his own money. Philadelphia 76ers in the United and I probably spent two hours with “He really wants to be a coach,” Ka Leo Staff touchdowns against the Badgers while States. Sitting in the crowd behind him there, informal, nothing official,” Bolla said. “You don’t find that today receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen stepped Larry Brown, the assistant coach Bolla said. “We just kind of talked.” in a lot of people. Coaching is about University of Hawai‘i football up and led the Warriors with a career- for team USA, Paton asked Brown At the final four, Bolla had tens being involved with young people team bids aloha to its seniors and the high 11 catches for 139 yards. Fellow 2005 campaign in the season finale for his advice on coaching in the of coaches approaching him for the and making them better players and receiver Davone Bess left the game against the Aztecs of San Diego State. United States. position. When Bolla reduced the list better people.” with a bruised lower back, but not Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 pm tom- “He asked if I planned to come of applicants to three, two of them For his first coaching job in before making four catches for 34 morrow, Dec. 3 at Aloha Stadium. yards and two touchdowns. The Warriors are 8-15-2 against Bess and Grice-Mullen became the Aztecs and are 5-8-2 when com- the first in UH football history to peting in Honolulu. The last meeting catch for over 1,000 yards each in one between the teams was on Dec. 7, 2002 season. Bess (averaging 98.4 yards in Honolulu. Hawai‘i managed to pull per game) has managed to record 85 out a 41-40 victory. This will mark the 27th time Hawai‘i faces off with for- grabs for 1,082 yards and 14 touch- mer Western Athletic Conference foe downs in just his first year. Bess was San Diego State. recently named first-team Freshman The Warriors (4-7, 4-4 WAC) suf- All-America by Rivals.com. Grice- fered a 41-24 loss to No. 24 Wisconsin Mullen (averaging 96.5 yards per last week at Aloha Stadium. Warrior game) enters his final game of his quarterback Colt Brennan passed rookie campaign with 75 catches for for 403 yards (33-of-53) and three 1,061 yards and nine scores. FEATURES | Friday, December 2, 2005 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3 Parade Schedule Compiled by Sabrina Favors New ‘Manhunter’ series shows glint Some people never grow out of going to parades. For those people, here it a list of the City and County of Honolulu scheduled parades for Christmas. There are parades of every sort available to see across the island this week- of hope in the shadows of its flaws end and next, up until Dec. 17. By Matt Ishitani just bitches and pouts about Kate’s Ka Leo Staff Writer behavior. Then a new character is Friday, Dec. 2, 2005: at Gentry Waipio SC and travels introduced, and all of sudden Peter Wahiawa, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 by Waipio Uka Street and Ka Uka Written by Marc Andreyko, the and Ramsey disappear. p.m. Three hundred marchers, 10 Boulevard. newest version of the comic book Enter Dylan, a real jack-of-all- vehicles, two floats and two bands series Manhunter dares to go where supervillain gadgetry. Dylan retired are expected. It starts at Ka‘ala Waimanalo Christmas Parade, from others won’t, by killing off one of the years ago and now leads a life of Elementary School and ends at 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ten marchers, most well-known villians in the DC suburban mediocrity and discontent- Center Street. 80 vehicles, 5 floats and 3 bands are comic book world. ment. Kate acquires his help soon expected. The parade begins and By the ending of the first epi- after his wife leaves him on suspi- Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005: concludes at Waimanalo District sode of the new, the rookie incarna- cion of infidelity. Dylan’s coopera- Kaneohe Christmas Parade, from Park and the route goes through tion of Manhunter, Kate Spencer, tion proves questionable only to the 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. An expected Kakaina Street, Kumuhau Street, and murders Copperhead, a recurring reader. Underneath it all, the gung-ho 1,500 marchers, 30 vehicles, 20 Kalanialaole Highway. character in DC comic books. While attitude of Dylan goes unanswered floats, and six bands are to attend. the series begins strong, it leaves plot without any real character develop- The route begins at Windward Mall Waipahu Christmas Parade, from 3 holes that draw interest or disdain. ment or discussion of why he’s help- at Haiku Road, and ends at Castle p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sixty five vehicles, The Manhunter series has since ing Kate so much. Perhaps it can all High School. two floats and one band are expect- produced eight different incarnations be explained in later issues. ed. It starts at Waipahu District Park The essence of “Batman: Year Waianae Christmas Parade, from of the character. The “Manhunter” and concludes at Leolua Street One,” a story about the realization of 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. One thousand title has also come to include other behind Waipahu Town Center. COURTESY PHOTO • DC Comics marchers, 30 vehicles, 30 floats, DC characters, such as the Martian a hero, seems fairly present, but only Manhunter and the Manhunters that to the point of mockery. Manhunter 10 bands, and three horse units Ewa Beach Christmas Parade, from DC introduced the ninth incarnation of are expected for this parade. Travels rebel against the many incarnations Manhunter in 2004. doesn’t do for Kate’s character what 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. One thousand “Year One” did for Bruce Wayne’s from the Waianae Boat Harbor park- eight hundred marchers, 75 vehi- of the Green Lantern. development. Instead of developing ing lot and ends at Waianae Mall. cles, and 10 floats are expected. The The history of Manhunter is acter. She identifies herself more Kate before the first action sequence, parade route starts and ends at Ilima vague and loaded with continuity as a judge rather than a prosecutor. it just slams her as a non-character Ko‘olauloa Lions North Shore Intermediate School, traveling from errors that eventually attempt to cor- Kate becomes aware of her actions into such a position that it forces the Parade, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. This Fort Weaver Road, to Kuhina Street, rect themselves and always leave through a nightmare where Batman parades begins at Pupukea Road/ to Hanakahi Street, then North Road an air of confusion. My main gripe: beats her in disgust. series to animate a central protago- Kamehameha Highway, with five and back to Fort Weaver Road. Kate, Los Angeles lawyer by day, The main antagonist in the open- nist mid-production. vehicles, and ends at Swanzy Beach becomes this uber-vigilante, leap- ing arc is Shadow Thief, a superhu- Of course, Kate’s personal Park parking lot. Kapolei City Lights Parade, from 6 ing off of rooftops just by wear- man that fuses with shadows in order issues save the series from falling p.m. - 7:30 p.m. There are an expect- ing a body-suit with some claws to defeat his enemies. Shadow Thief flat into mediocrity. The story also Mayor’s Annual Christmas Tree ed 25 vehicles and two floats, travel- attached. Her powers are somehow mirrors Gollum/Smeagol from “The extracts concepts from the archives Lighting Ceremony and Parade, ing from the Kapolei Fairgrounds manifested by a few pieces of “vil- Lord of the Rings” by talking to of Marvel comics by placing the pro- from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. There are an at Kealanani Avenue and ending at lain weaponry” confiscated by the himself at great length, yet he lacks tagonist in a real city and including expected 2,000 marchers, 40 vehi- Kapolei Hale. police. Now, I ask you: why put all Smeagol’s conscience. He also has petty, human dilemmas like infidel- cles, 15 floats, and 15 bands. It starts the weapons of every super-villain in the bad habit of trying to torture ity rather than just key events to at A‘ala Park and ends at a closed Manoa Community Christmas one place? Apparently, I misunder- the not-so-helpless, same as every develop the character. portion of King Street between Parade, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Four stand the fictional elements of comic single villain in comic book history. Though I’d rather not see a Punchbowl and South Streets. hundred marchers, 15 vehicles, two books because I fail to accept that Sure enough, his ongoing monologue character that turns to stalking and killing criminals from the get-go, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005: floats, and two bands are expected. such a character can turn into some leads to his temporary defeat. at least this was blatantly less fas- Pearl City Christmas Parade, from 4 It runs from the Noelani School and ninja by putting on red tights. Still, the characters that affect cist than Marvel’s “hopefully satiri- p.m. - 5 p.m. One thousand march- ends at Manoa Park. What I like about the comic Kate’s private life – son Ramsey ers, 20 vehicles, and five floats are deals with the aspects of charac- and ex-husband Peter – appear to be cal” Ultimates series, which is like expected for the parade. It runs from Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005: ter instead of action. As a divorced nothing more than trite composites a counter-terrorist version of The Magic Island and ends at Kapiolani Olomana Christmas Parade, from mother, Kate’s dutiful zealotry and of representational clichés. Ramsey Avengers displaying patriotic under- Community College. 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. There are an irresponsible parenting threaten the whines about his boring mom and tones. With the promise that the expected 60 marchers and 15 vehi- joint-custody of her son. Also, the utters bitterly-common kid phrases latest Manhunter shows, I have faith Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005: cles, and the parade begins and ends notion of fascism surrounds her char- like “yuck” and “cool,” and Peter that the series will better itself. Kapahulu Moili‘ili Christmas Parade, at Maunawili Elementary School from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Two hun- and travels through Ulupi‘i Street, dred fifty marchers and five vehi- Uluohao Street, and Ulukou Street. cles are expected. It starts at Kuhio Elementary School, and ends at Old Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005: Stadium Park. Kapolei Christmas Parade, from 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. One hun- BE A Friday, Dec. 9, 2005: dred twenty marchers, 50 vehi- Haleiwa Christmas Parade, from cles, 10 floats and six bands LEADER, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Two hundred are expected to participate. It fifty marchers, 30 vehicles, floats starts at Kapolei High School floats and two bands are expected to and concludes at Consolidated BE participate. The parade travels from Amusement Parking Lot. Weed Circle, and ends at Haleiwa Beach Park. Makakilo Christmas Parade, from HEARD 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Three vehi- Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005: cles and one float are expected Gentry Waipio Christmas Parade, to participate. The parade travels from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There are from Pueonani Street/Makakilo Campus Center Board 200 marchers, 12 vehicles, and one Drive, and ends Palailai Street/ band expected. It starts and ends Makakilo Drive. Membership Drive

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Vijayan, Membership Chair [email protected] Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Page 4 | Friday, December 2, 2005 Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka Associate Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected] Torque converter repair a difficult process Take it to the mechanic or do it yourself

By Justin Sumida Ka Leo Staff Writer

Q: How would one go about fixing a torque-converter for a Toyota ‘88 LEFT: In order SR-5 Corolla that constantly rattles to securely and and bucks? safely support a vehicle, jackstands Getting started and a floor jack The first thing you must do is ask must be used. whether you have enough skills and experience to take on replacing the BOTTOM: If a torque converter yourself. I encourage factory manual is people to work on their cars because it can save money and provide a good not available, then learning experience. However, a torque either Chilton or converter replacement is not something Haynes manuals a novice should try to tackle, as this can be used. The service requires experience, prepara- process starts at tion and work. around $20. A torque converter is a fluid- coupling device that acts as a torque multiplier during initial acceleration. TONY BLAZEJACK Because the converter is sandwiched Ka Leo O Hawai‘i between the engine and transmission, the transmission will have to be removed while performing this job. Although it may be pricey, I feel it’s Most shops easier and more convenient to have a mechanic or transmission shop do the will charge a work for you. Most shops will charge a small fee or give you a free quote on small fee or labor and parts prices, so you should take advantage of that. give you a free But if you feel that you’re expe- rienced and determined enough to get quote on la- this done yourself, get the torque converter properly diagnosed, and then bor and parts get a repair manual. The best manual for any car is the manual made by the prices, so… vehicle’s company. If possible, find a manual specifically made for the 1988 take advatage Corolla. Only available from the dealer, these manuals are expensive, but step- of the that. by-step instructions and specifications on how to remove and replace compo- nents are detailed. is extremely heavy – you’ll need a lot If you’re lucky, you might find a of tools. Although you could get along manual at a discounted price at a used with a standard set of tools, you may bookstore. If this repair manual is need larger sockets, 1/2 inch drive not available, then go with a Chilton ratchets and breaker bars. You’ll need or Haynes manual. Although not as to get the car off the floor, so you’ll good as the company books, they need a sturdy floor jack and a set of provide enough information and can sturdy jack stands. This job cannot be be found at most auto parts stores for done without the vehicle being sup- less than $20. ported securely and safely. Because general rule of thumb is to replace the On a side note, some manuals this car is front-wheel drive, a few engine rear main oil seal. If neces- do not specifically instruct how to other tools will be needed: tie rod end sary, replace the transmission lines and Too lazy to get your car remove the torque converter, but give remover, and perhaps a pry bar depend- transmission mounts if they are worn details on how to remove the trans- ing on how the drive axles are removed while the transmission is out of the car. to the mechanic? mission. If so, you may also want to from this car. Once the transmission is removed, consider looking at a transmission There is a lot involved for this job you may have to refer to the car man- need of an explanation for repair manual, which is available at – the above tools are just for prepara- ual’s section on transmissions in order most bookstores. Regardless of what tion. But if you’re going to go through to remove or replace the torque con- that funny smell? manuals you use, be sure to go over with it, be sure to have friends around verter. If you need further guidance, Ask our car guy, Justin Sumida. Justin is eager and willing in detail what tools, preparations, pre- to help with the transmission removal you should ask part distributors, trans- cautions, procedures etc. are needed or in the case of an emergency. Be mission shops and mechanics for tips to answer all of your automotive questions. He has been and decide whether or not this is sure that all electrical connections and and advice. Although they can’t give working on cars since 1998, and is a self-proclaimed back- something you can handle yourself. the automatic transmission fluid cooler you in depth step by step guidance, yard mechanic. lines are disconnected before removing they should be more than happy to lend Tips for the do-it-yourself the transmission. out a few extra hints and tricks. But mechanic This job is complicated, and if just remember that you always have the Send your automotive questions Because this job requires the possible, you don’t want to complicate option of taking this to your mechanic to [email protected]. removal of the transmission – which things more by breaking anything. A or transmission shop. Good luck!

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It is disturbing to wonder how many other totally unqualified to learn from officials are scattered throughout our government. past mistakes If Hurricane Katrina was an indicator of how our media works, then it takes a disaster of massive By David Newstead proportion to garner attention and Ka Leo Contributing Writer hold it long enough for a change to occur. Instead of asking hard-hitting The national media has received questions about the qualifications of a great deal of praise for its coverage government officials beforehand, the of Hurricane Katrina and the horrify- media concentrates on other issues. ing events that followed. That spot- News organizations have KRT Campus light helped to expose failures at all neglected their responsibility to levels of government and our overall the American people. Taking into lack of preparedness as a nation. For account the important social role of in this country. Sensationalized Knowledge about the world, this, American journalists deserve the media, that responsibility can be trials dominate the headlines and our safety, and democratic discourse credit for a job well done. summed up as the journalistic duty people are now going to late night has become compromised. In the They also deserve some scruti- is seeking to fill the following to fact-check and inform the pub- comedy shows for their news, but case of Hurricane Katrina, this fail- ny for their performance, and here paid positions for the upcom- lic. Before Hurricane Katrina, the what is needed to redeem media ure to inform made a bad situation is why: A variety of media sources ing spring 2006 semester: majority of Americans were unaware outlets is a more comprehensive even worse. Had reporters given from the nightly news to late night that those selected to protect us approach to journalism where a more attention to Michael Brown’s News Editor comedians were quick to ridicule story is examined from its infancy resume or America’s disaster plans, the qualifications of FEMA direc- were incompetent, that our response Editorials Editor tor Michael Brown after the disas- plans were incomplete, and that we to its conclusion. As it stands, the public would have seen that ter happened. Yet, the same level as a nation were not as safe as we the media resembles a hyperactive things did not measure up and would Associate thought. This lack of information child – fascinated by something have demanded action beforehand. of attention to detail at the time of Editorials Editor his appointment in January 2003 before Katrina hit is a powerful con- one minute and bored with it the In the future, if journalists do not was missing. demnation of the American media’s next without ever having under- endeavor to learn from these mis- For more information or an application effectiveness. stood the big picture. Ultimately, takes, all the praise for Katrina cov- please come to the Ka Leo building across As Brown occupied a major from the ground level bookstore entrance or position in the United States gov- It is easy to be cynical, it is the public that suffers as a erage will be short-lived and ulti- call 956-7043. ernment, his lack of qualifications regarding the state of journalism result of this narrow view. mately undeserved. Please submit resume with application.

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Box 11674, Honolulu, HI 96828-0674 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Editorials Editor: David Gibbons Associate Editor: Juanita Mathews | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Friday, December 2, 2005 | Page 7 CommunityPerspective In Search of Principled Moral Leadership at UH As a human development special- versity administrators is reflected in their issues related to having a UARC at UH; contract at UH. Given the lack of prin- ist, I have joined the efforts of other failure to effectively communicate a [2] facilitated public debate about these cipled moral leadership that continues to scholars to research various aspects vision of our university’s future. issues at an open Faculty Congress; be exhibited among UH administrators ...we need of moral development and leadership. The continuing rapes and other and [3] spent more than two hours in and the failure of these administrators to Numerous researchers and theorists in forms of violence manifested on our thoughtful deliberation of these issues open public discussion about the above- principled the fields of counseling and psycholo- campus, the recently released research at the recent Faculty Senate meeting, mentioned moral questions related to gy have written about these important findings highlighting the on-going racial- which resulted in an open vote to reject UARC, many students and faculty have and moral aspects of human development with ethnic-cultural tensions at our univer- a UARC at UH. lost faith in the current administrative some directing particular attention sity, unnecessary increases in students’ At these meetings faculty mem- leadership of our university. leaders with to what is referred to as “principled tuitions, and recent efforts to expand the bers articulated a positive and pragmatic I am not one of the people who moral leadership.” policing and militarization of UH are vision of our university’s future. The have lost such faith. Rather, I am inter- a vision to Experts define “principled moral all examples of the ways in which the faculty members discussed the need to ested in joining with others who are leadership” as a person who is able to: failure of principled moral leadership is realize a greater level of power-sharing interested in asserting grassroots leader- build a great [1] generate a clear vision of the type manifested at the University of Hawai‘i. and democratic decision-making at UH ship that is critically needed to help build of society, nation, university, or orga- The latter points gained particular atten- that will foster justice and peace not only a great university. I believe we can fill university... nization that promotes genuine power- tion in light of the recent controversy at our university but within Hawai‘i, our the void in principled moral leadership sharing, democratic-decision-making, surrounding the possible creation of a nation, and the world. The principled at UH and develop action strategies that justice, and peace; [2] implement orga- University Affiliated Research Center moral leadership that was demonstrated will help build a great university. comprised of representatives from the nizational and societal interventions (UARC) at our university. by many UH faculty members who I truly believe UH has potential Faculty Senate, ASUH, and the Save that effectively replace various forms Over the past year, Chancellor spoke against having a UARC at UH to be a great university and an inter- UH/Stop UARC Coalition to discuss of autocratic and Peter Englert was also manifested in the moral ques- national center that fosters advanced their collective vision of greatness for hierarchical lead- and current Vice tions they raised. learning about democratic decision UH and begin to identify persons who ership practices President of Among the important moral ques- making and genuine power sharing in embody principled moral leadership with real demo- One could argue Research Gary tions that were discussed at these fac- our world. We can tap into the genius qualities as replacements for the exist- cratic decision- Ostrander have ulty meetings included: Is URAC in the of the faculty members to work inten- ing leadership at UH. making strate- that principled led a chorus of best moral interests of the University of tionally and collectively to effectively Convene a public meeting with gies; and [3] help positive pro- Hawai‘i? Will UARC directly or indi- deal with the current moral crisis in the UH Board of Regents to openly dis- create a greater moral leadership nouncements rectly contribute to the further expan- our university, nation, and the global cuss the importance of securing princi- level of peace, that promote sion of the military industrial com- society. We can become a center for justice and equity has taken a long UARC. Neither plex that President Dwight Eisenhower studying about the ways in which pled moral leadership to overcome the that is concretely of these appoint- warned against more than 50 years ago? pragmatic forms of justice can be current crisis that undermines our abil- manifested in vacation at [UH]. ed leaders nor How does a UARC complement or implemented at all levels of our world ity to become a great university. This the day-to-day interim President conflict with the UH motto “Above all and in doing so become the world’s meeting would provide an opportunity operation of our McClain, nor nations is humanity?” How will UARC center for Peace and Justice Studies. to begin to promote open consultation, society, nation, state, or university. any other administrator on the Manoa affect our university’s commitment to We can do all of this and much genuine power sharing, and communi- One could argue that principled campus have demonstrated the cour- promote a Native Hawaiian place of more, but we need principled moral ty involvement in an empowering and moral leadership has taken a long age to have public discussions about learning? Will a UARC promote peace leaders with a vision to build a great visioning process that has been absent vacation at the University of Hawai‘i. the moral downside of embracing such in our world or will it strengthen our university and move us beyond the over the past two years regarding the Whether it be in the malaise of Kenneth a venture at our university. Their col- nation’s military might? How will a quagmire and malaise that currently UARC controversy. Mortimer’s depressing tenure as UH lective failure to organize a balanced UARC help us build a world that is safe exists at UH. President; the bold but short-lived, cul- discourse and critique of UARC and its and healthy for our children? We can begin the process of build- Michael D’Andrea turally-naïve, and autocratic leadership implications for UH represent a critical These are vital moral questions that ing a great university now by imple- Department of Counselor Education style employed by Evan Dobelle, or failure in their level of principled moral need our attention before a final decision menting the following two strategies: Professor the current business friendly but vision- leadership capability. is made to support or reject the UARC Convene a two-day conference [email protected] less leadership approach that character- Fortunately, the UH Manoa izes interim President David McClain’s Faculty Senate has filled some of administration, principled moral leader- this void among many of the over- ship has been a consistent “no show” at paid administrators at our university. our university. The Faculty Senate has: [1] solicited a The lack of principled moral lead- detailed report from a faculty committee ership that characterizes our current uni- that spent hours studying the complex Page 8 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Friday, December 2, 2005 | SURF

Underestimating beach’s waves can be dangerous

An unidentified bodyboarder gets up-ended in the shorebreak at Sandy Beach. The powerful and fast waves at Sandy Beach are responsible for hundreds of injuries to beachgoers every year.

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of Sandy Beach. and make Aussie Luke Sandy Beach, located on the responsible Stedman logs Heed warnings south east shore of O‘ahu, draws d e c i s i o n s some time in in people from all over the world for them- the barrel during of beach signs on a daily basis. The amount of selves on the third day of visitors to the South Shore every their abili- competition of the before surfing year is larger than the North Shore. ties,” said Oneil World Cup of Tourists and non-residents seem to Jim Barros, Surfing at Sunset be informed of the danger of swim- I n j u r y Beach. The con- ming at Ehukai, or Pipeline on the Prevention By Kumari Sherreitt test is expected Ka Leo Staff Writer North Shore, and therefore are dis- a n d couraged from swimming. But when R e s e a r c h to conclude this It’s a Saturday afternoon. it comes to the South Shore, the Analyst II of weekend. The rough, choppy, blue 4 - 5 foot non-residents’ perception is one that the City and (Hawaiian scale) waves, and gusty 15 underestimates its dangers. County of - 30 mph tradewinds have brought a “Short of putting up barbed wire Honolulu. JESSE BOWMAN Ka Leo O Hawai‘i large crowd of University of Hawai‘i and Doberman dogs around the beach, B e t h signs are the only way. A reasonably Cistenrnelli, students, local families, dogs and waves that day. is a steep drop-off on the ocean floor tourists to sit and marvel at over 50 responsible individual should be from Boston, Mass., came to O‘ahu aware [of the dangers]. People need with her husband and another cou- Sitting in anticipation of these before the waves break that causes surfers displaying courage and skill, tourists is lifeguard Julian Bosgra. the waves to plunge. Coming from riding the massive shore break waves to look and survey their environment, ple for their 25th wedding anni- versaries. They were staying in Bosgra has been a lifeguard since the deep water to the shallow water Waikiki for two weeks before they 1997, and has seen hundreds of inju- of the shore causes the waves to made their way to Sandy’s. ries occur at the popular beach. break quickly. “[We were] really impressed “When tradewinds are really Grigg said that people get with the beaches and the waves,” strong, the south swell pops up a rip hurt when a wave slams them into Cisternelli said. tide by ‘Pipe Littles,’” Bosgra said. the sand. Sandy’s was just a stop–off on “You can tell because the water gets The biggest problem leading their way to the blowhole, a desti- discolored and goes in a mushroom to ocean-related injuries, according nation they found through a tour- streak. [The lifeguards in the towers] to Jessica Rich of Hawai‘i State ist magazine. Cisternelli’s husband, see the water moving in that area, Tourism bureau’s Aloha Society of spoke about wanting to return, and and the inexperienced people don’t Hawai‘i, is that, “visitors walk or that all he really wanted to do was see it coming,” swim into the high surf, ignoring surf, even after he had been knocked Bosgra said when he or his warning signs. They think that the over repeatably by the backwash colleagues see these types of peo- signs apply to other people and not and whitewash onto the sand by the ple walking on the beach, they to them. In some cases, they land up tend to send them to a safer beach, injured at the hospital.” like Waimanalo, where injuries are In April of this year, Hawaiian less common. Airlines began running a 60–second Every year, over 500,000 people clip created by Ralph Goto, Ocean visit Sandy Beach and over 200,000 Safety Administrator of the City and visit Makapu’u. At Sandy’s, there County of Honolulu, on all of its were 237 rescues and 71 surf–related Hawai‘i bound flights. This clip edu- accidents last year, according to the cates and informs visitors to Hawai‘i Hawai‘i State Department of Health of the dangers of its beaches, with an Injury Prevention and Control. emphasis on reading and understand- Although drownings are rare, ing signs posted along the shore. serious injuries to the spine, back, Barros said that this is the first legs, arms and shoulders are frequent. installment in a series of public ser- According to the Hawai‘i vice announcements, with the new- State Department of Health web- est, to focus on the lifeguard as the site, “Hawai‘i has over 750 miles ultimate safety resource for beachgo- of ocean shoreline, and has more ers. Also coming out soon are water- ocean-related injuries resulting in safety advertisements on city buses. death and disability per square mile This, along with a lifeguard water- than any other state in the nation.” safety Web site, the Hawai‘i public Rick Grigg, an oceanogra- school water-safety curriculum, and phy professor at UHM, said that lectures given in schools, lifeguards Makapu‘u and Sandy beaches are and water-safety people hope that unique in their position and therefore ocean safety will one day be taken as receive swells and wave conditions seriously as it should be. that other beaches on the east side of For more information on Hawai‘i the island does not. The two beach- ocean saftey, check out the Hawai‘i es are exposed to the open ocean Lifegaurd association website: www. south and trade wind swells. There aloha.com/~lifegaurd/wsafety.html.