Rainbows tuesDAY The Voice of Hawai‘i Upset February 15, 2005 Sports page 8 Inside News 2 Opinions 4,5 Comics | Crossword 6 Features 7 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports 8 Vol. XCIX Issue 99 The University of Hawai‘i at MA¯ noa www.kaleo.org NewsBriefs Safety first Cardiovascular UH classified research focus of seminar study seeks Ka Leo News Services The “Classified Research more women at the University of Hawai’i” seminar will be held today from Ka Leo News Services Burns School of Medicine last fall. 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Richardson “We now know that over 4 percent School of Law, Classroom 2. The death rate from heart dis- of adolescents in the United States Discussions will include cur- ease is five times the national aver- meet the criteria for diabetes.” rent and proposed policies on age in Native Hawaiians, according LaBotz said that UH Manoa classified research at the to Sharon Malehorn of Honolulu’s students represent a group of late University of Hawaii, research Clinical Research Center. adolescents which has not been spe- at the Maui High-Performance A research study on the cardio- cifically studied in regard to devel- Computing Center, and the vascular health of women at the oping cardiovascular risk. changing nature of classified University of Hawai‘i requires The study will involve volun- research. approximately 20 more women of teers first visiting UH Student Health Speakers are UH Interim Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Services on the Manoa campus. Vice President for Research Jim decent to complete a representative Volunteers will be asked to complete Gaines, Gene Ball from the group of the university. an activity questionnaire and a medi- Maui High- Performance “For students, there are benefits cal history form and have blood pressure measured. Computing Center, and Don for UH in terms of being at a univer- sity where active research is being Volunteers will then be tested Wilson from Security practiced,” said Malehorn, the during a subsequent appointment at Consultant. study’s coordinator. the Kapi‘olani Medical Center for This is the first of three Volunteers will be asked to par- Women and Children. Tests there seminars. The others will take ticipate in a series of tests which involve skinfold measurements, hav- place on Feb. 24 and March 17. measure cholesterol, diabetes and ing blood drawn, drinking glucose Co-sponsored by the Research bone density. Malehorn said volun- solution and being observed by a Corporation of the0 University teers will also benefit from the free DEXA machine which measures of Hawai’i and the College of Christopher Warsh • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i information they receive on their body composition and bone density. Social Sciences Public Policy A UH student places a condom in not quite the right place. Putting health, which will later be mailed to LaBotz said the long-term goal Center. some spunk into the condom fair was the Student Health Advisory them. of the project is to follow the study For more information, con- Council, who had the "Pin The Condom On Jack" game, where every The study expanded its initial group over time to possibly see if the tact Diane Sakai at 956-4237 contestant won a condom-holding keychain fob. call for freshman women in the fall college experience at UH Manoa has or e-mail her at dcsakai@ semester to include all undergradu- an effect on cardiovascular health. hawaii.edu. ate women between the ages of 18 Volunteers will also be reim- and 26. bursed with a $30 gift certificate for Kyoto Protocol “I think it’s an important study the UH Bookstore. High heat exercising with the increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among To register for the study, contact examined in our young population,” said Dr. the Clinical Research Center at 983- presentation offers change in pace Michele LaBotz of the UH John A. 6242 or [email protected].

“Ups and Downs in By Desiree Johnston slower, therefore the body’s reac- Negotiations and Ratifications Kapio Staff Writer tion is to keep producing more of the Kyoto Protocol: sweat. The production of sweat French cuisine Implications of its Entry into Studies have revealed that exer- also releases many toxins in the Force” will be presented by cising in heat and humidity has body either from cellular waste, East-West Center Fellow advantages over exercising in the pollution from our environment or ZhongXiang Zhang from 12 to cold. High temperatures not only toxins from the food we eat. 1 p.m. at John A. Burns Hall allow for the release of more tox- Humidity and heat causing sweat 3012. ins but offer an environment that is very healthy for cleansing the After seven years in criti- is less likely to cause injury due to skin, our largest organ, as well as cal conditions, the controver- muscle strain. lubricating tissue such as the lungs sial Kyoto Protocol is due to Brent Purdue of Birkram’s Yoga and nasal passageways,” he said. enter into force on February 16. College of India explained by Risks involved with exercising The European Union considers comparing muscles to a plastic in heat and humidity can be large- this a major foreign policy vic- spoon. When cold, the spoon will ly avoided by using common tory, because it shows that the break if you try to bend it. When sense. EU can lead in other areas, heated, it becomes more flexible, “Everybody is different and has despite its junior partner status their own level of tolerance to the on military matters. While dis- and the range of motion is heat,” Purdue said. Keeping agreements remain over the increased. It is not just the heat but treaty, its entry into force puts its combination with humidity that hydrated and wearing loose-fitting the increasing pressure on the should be considered to achieve cotton will greatly decrease the United States to lead, and pro- maximum health benefits. The risk of dehydration and heat vides an opportunity to exam- effects of humidity will make it exhaustion. ine controversies, compromis- feel hotter even when the tempera- “It is important for people to es, and lessons learned in nego- ture has not risen. pre-hydrate and keep up with it tiations and ratifications of the “The average body temperature while they exercise. It’s also really Protocol, and to consider the is around 98.6 F and it stays con- important to keep drinking water next steps in climate change sistent at this level even when you after the exercise,” said David policy and diplomacy. This pre- exercise,” Purdue said. Kingdon of Emergency Medical sentation will focus on these “The changes that occur are Services, who is also an instructor issues and others. what the body has to do to keep it at Kapi‘olani Community College. Zhang is a fellow in energy at this level. To do this, the body Weakness and fatigue are signs and environmental economics attempts to cool off by pushing of dehydration, lack of nutrients or at the EWC. He is also an water to the surface of the skin both. It is also important to eat one adjunct professor of economics (sweating) to be evaporated. In to two hours before exercising. at the Chinese Academy of dry, colder climates evaporation is Exercising in the heat with heavy Social Sciences and at Peking Karis Lo • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i easier since there is little moisture clothes, as an attempt to loose University, Beijing. This event weight by sweating, is dangerous French club students enjoy their home-made French sandwich- is sponsored by the East-West in the air. In hot and humid cli- and will only cause damage. es outside Hamilton Library last Friday afternoon. Center. mates water is evaporated much Page 2 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 | news/sports Federal funding cuts in 2006 worry educators By Becky Bartindale Johnson’s “War on Poverty.” It Knight Ridder Newspapers provides students with intensive (KRT) college preparation. At San Jose State, Upward Bound serves 150 For nearly 30 years, thou- students a year. Most of the stu- sands of low-income students dents are Latino, African- who aspire to be the first in their American and Asian-American. family to attend college have Since San Jose State began made their way to San Jose State tracking students in 2001, 100 University for help through percent of the Upward Bound Jamm Aquino • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Upward Bound. President Bush’s participants have graduated from Isaac Omura makes a dashing throw to first against Alabama over the weekend. UH continues preseason proposal to eliminate federal high school, 95 percent entered action this week against Pacific in another four-game series. funding in 2006 for Upward some kind of post-secondary Bound and other key college out- education and 71 percent gradu- reach programs has educators ated from college within six worried that many people will years, said Frank Castillo, inter- miss out on the opportunity to go im director of pre-college pro- to college. grams. Upward Bound “opened Baseball: UH offensive Upward Bound works my eyes to see how important through universities, including college was and what I needed to Stanford and National Hispanic get there,” said Lizeth Sanchez, universities, and community 23, a San Jose High Academy drive stalled in ninth agencies. It assists low-income graduate who is now a graduate students who student in From page 8 smashed a double to right field inning ended in a double play when have little r e c r e a t i o n warning track, bringing in Omura. Alabama’s Morrow Thomley chance of pay- “These programs management “He will make adjustments on a caught a fly ball and then threw out ing for col- are critical at San Jose McDowell walked Belcher on four pitch by pitch basis, that’s what he Avila at home plate. lege. “These State. pitches. Rice then hit a single to did, getting the big hit, getting us UH could not get their offensive programs are because ... a lot of S a n left, scoring Bentley. on the board, he carried us this going as they stranded two runners critical Jose State In the bottom of the seventh, weekend,” Trapasso remarked on in the bottom half of the ninth. because school our outreach per- also runs UH stormed back. With Omura at Avila’s play in the series. Last Thursday, UH defeated the districts like GEAR UP, second and Inouye at first, Avila Avila finished 1-for-3 on the Crimson Tide 4-1 in the first game East Side are sonnel are being which is also squared off against reliever Josh game, 5-for-14 in the four-game of the series. The ‘Bows and Tide cutting coun- targeted for Copeland, a freshman who replaced series with an RBI. Spiers, the exchanged victories in the split seling and reduced...” cuts. It serves Davis in the inning. leadoff man for UH, ended the double header on Saturday. “He was throwing a lot of fast- library servic- — Art Darin, 1,650 stu- game 2-for-4, 5-for-14 in the series UH continues preseason action balls, he was a freshman pitcher, I es, so a lot of East Side Union High dents in the with a triple and three runs scored. this week against Pacific in another tried to take advantage of that, he A wild pitch by Copeland four-game series. The ‘Bows and our outreach Chief Academic Officer East Side was trying to overpower me,” Avila allowed Inouye to score, giving life Tigers play starting Thursday at personnel are Union High said. Avila, patient, battled with to UH with the score 3-2 in favor 6:35 p.m. at Les Murakami School being reduced Copeland. With the count full, he of the Crimson Tide. However, the Stadium. due to the cur- District and rent budget crisis,” said Art 900 students in the San Jose Darin, chief academic officer for Unified District. The program the East Side Union High School helps disadvantaged students District in San Jose, Calif. beginning in seventh grade and Rainbows: Sanders nails clutch shot Darin said loss of the federal follows them through high programs would mean the stu- school, making sure they get the From page 8 Taylor tied the game at 50-50 with against LaTech and SMU. dents who need the most help counseling and academic support 1:19 remaining in the game. However, After posting 27 points and 10 a jumper by Kendall Shead 17 seconds may not get the information they need. rebounds against perrenial power getting anything inside. UH only later would prove to be the go-ahead Louisiana Tech, Sanders added 10 about, or the access to, the col- (c) 2005, San Jose Mercury News made six of those attempts, shooting bucket for the Mustangs. With under lege they need. Upward Bound (San Jose, Calif.). 26 percent. 10 seconds to play, the Wahine tried points and 11 rebounds in Hawaii’s was created as part of President “When you are driving and not one last play, but it did not go through. loss to SMU. Against the Lady getting calls, why do it?” Bolla In the WAC, UH stands at 5-7, Techsters, Sanders hit 13-of-16 free remarked. SMU committed only two 9-10 overall. They travel to Boise State throws and drilled the game-winning fouls in the second half, five total and UTEP this week. shot to end Hawaii’s three-game losing for the game. UH was only able to Sanders gains WAC honor: UH get to the charity stripe eight times, junior guard Amy Sanders was named streak. two times in the second half. the WAC Player of the Week after her This is the first honor for the A 3-pointer by sophomore Janevia double-double performances last week Rainbow Wahine this year. features | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3 Workshop is committed to support By Julia Wieting get looked at,” says LaRene Ka Leo Staff Writer Despain, co-founder of the work- shop along with Susie Jacobs. Who you gonna call when that “Writing is a process that takes term paper rears its ugly head? time and effort. Everyone, from Ghostbusters! If only it were that undergraduates to graduate stu- easy. dents, can use help,” says Tutor Lisa Davidson, There is a better solution — the Despain. a M.A. T.A. who has Writing Workshop, a free service The procedures have not been helping the offered by the University of changed much from the time the Writing Workshop Hawai‘i English Department. program began, Despain says. for the second From ideas for a thesis to help Students sign up for half-hour ses- semester and first with organizational issues or sions and show up with their draft year graduate stu- spelling and grammar, the work- and assignment sheet. They do not dent in English- shop aims to help students in any have to submit their writing Creative Writing aspect of their writing needs. It beforehand. Concentration, During the sessions, students will be celebrating its 30th helps Jackie Goto, a work individually with a tutor on Anniversary on February 23 with Asian Studies Major an open house from 12 p.m. to 2 whatever aspect of their writing is Senior, with some p.m. troubling them. The workshop will of her papers The workshop is committed to not edit papers. Instead, it focuses providing support to anyone who on helping students to develop walks through its doors. “People Christopher Warsh are scared to bring writing in to See Workshop, page 7 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i ‘Alone in the dark’ lacks plot, cohesion By Marlo Ting Dark” sets the stage for what to Ka Leo Features Editor expect in the next 90 minutes: bad voice-overs and bad acting. Both Director Uwe Boll has once are complimented by awesomely again proven himself to be the poor dialogue that’s painful to lis- kryptonite of successful franchises ten to. with “Alone in the Dark.” Boll The energy level of the music takes videogames loved by many never fits or compliments the on- Christian Slater and turns them into fetid waste- screen action, which is nonsensi- stars as Edward lands of talentless garbage. cal and impotent. Pounding, fast- Carnby, a paranor- “Alone in the Dark” stars paced music is used with boring mal investigator in Christian Slater as Edward scenes, making them more pathet- the videogame Carnby, a paranormal investigator. ic than they already are. It’s like turned “action” It’s up to him and a government giving Viagra to a corpse — what movie “Alone in agency known as Bureau 713 to you get is hilarity and disappoint- the Dark.” stop a mad scientist from unleash- ment instead of enhancement. ing “dark world” monsters that Like the action, the plot is want to take over Earth. Courtesy Photo The beginning of “Alone in the See Alone, page 7 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

OPINIONSPage 4 | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] There is no gray area in history of racism, evolution Embracing evolutionary theory is embracing deception

When German evolutionist Amalie Dietrich visited Australia, national she asked train station owners to shoot Aborigines so she could “keep the specimens.” It was voices through this that she received the nickname the “Angel of Black By Scott Foust Death.” The Reveille (Louisiana State U.) In fact, true evolutionists would seem likely to praise (U-WIRE) BATON ROUGE, Hitler’s efforts. La. — Imagine this with me. Possibly a more recent exam- While walking down the street, a ple happened in Rwanda with the dark carnivorous creature stum- Hutu-Tutsi slayings. We can trace bles past us. His eyes are bulging this back to 1917, when Belgium and his skin is dark. Intellect is took over Rwanda. Belgian mis- absent from him. This monster sionaries representing the Roman isn’t a monster at all. However, if Catholic Church began working you believe in evolution, this there, establishing many social monster’s description isn’t far Gay marriage: Can we projects. However, this “church off. and state” alliance held to the If evolution is to be believed, belief that one tribal group black history would include the involved with its work was supe- notion that blacks are an inferior rior to tribes composed of “less race — still evolving, but far really do without it? evolved” members. behind the evolution of white Black people who adhere to people. By Gena Olson 1965 would be an appropriate addi- undesirables from procreative rela- evolution as the answer for their During 1859, Charles The Reveille (Louisiana State U.) tion to their agenda. Why should tionships, are especially encour- existence are actually readily Darwin, in his book “Origin of Northerners be able to impose their aged. Honeymoons will focus on embracing racism. the Species,” popularized the idea (U-WIRE) BATON ROUGE, values on regions with which they praying away the gay rather than Black people should also of “social evolution.” He said La. — As I lounged in my apart- are grossly unfamiliar? Those in consummating the marriage. understand when white people that the European was the “fittest ment over Mardi Gras break, being Selma, Ala. should have continued The hetero/homo marriage is discriminate against them that the to survive” and that Aborigines, pampered by my harem of homo- denying blacks the vote and beating merely a temporary arrangement survival of the fittest theory pits for example, were doomed to die sexuals, it occurred to me that per- protesters with clubs until they for the transition into a marriage- blacks as the “evolutionary infe- deemed it necessary to stop. out, similar to the dodo and the haps I have been unfair to the free society. Of course, without rior.” opponents of gay marriage. That the concept of marriage dinosaurs. In fact, although marriage there can be no sex. Birth Society says it is far-fetched It always concerns me, for has never been static and has almost never taught, the subtitle control, abortion, and the multi- of his books reads “The to believe that God “hath made of example, when liberal activist judg- evolved throughout history is irrel- evant. Traditions, no matter how billion-dollar pornography industry Preservation of Favored Races in one blood all nations of men for es overrule the will of the people baseless, must be promoted and will have to be outlawed, but these the Struggle” for life. The beloved to dwell on all the face of the — be it the handpicking of the upheld by the state at all costs. are mere casualties on the path to father of evolution was a racist. earth, and hath determined the “president” in the 2000 election or when the populace is prevented Some grand American traditions the restoration of America’s glory. One of Darwin’s evolution- times before appointed, and the from relegating people to second- that we should consider reviving Celibate for life, just as the ary partners in crime was his bounds of their habitation;” as class citizenship based on how icky and promoting include child labor, Founding Fathers intended. contemporary, Thomas Huxley, the book of Acts says. However, they seem. With the spirit of true female oppression, African slavery With celibacy on the march, who supported evolutionary theo- society tells us that evolution is democracy in mind, I re-evaluated and Native American genocide. our pristine virtue will serve as a ry so completely that he called the only “logical” explanation for the issue. Now armed with an under- beacon for freedom around the himself “Darwin’s Bulldog.” our existence. I considered how offensive it standing of the anti-gay marriage world. “Hey,” America will scream, After the 13th Amendment The people of this world are “we live in a society where we have freed the slaves, Huxley said, all created equal, so there is an the freedom and liberty to put devo- “No rational man, cognizant of obvious connection between rac- How can we preserve the sancti- tion to God above devotion to sex! the facts, believes that the aver- ism and evolution. age negro is the equal ... of the People with midget intel- Iran, we’re talking to you. You too, “ North Korea.” white man. And if this be true, it lects, such as professors who ty of marriage while upholding the is simply incredible that, when believe in evolution, are the Gay marriage, one of the high- all his disabilities are removed ... breeding ground for racism. enlightened ideal of equal protec- est and most visible stakes of the he will be able to compete suc- Black History Month is a American culture war, will likely cessfully with his bigger-brained time to share the heritage of the tion under the law? ... The only way be remembered as the greatest and smaller-jawed rival, in a con- black community. However, political sham of our era. In his lat- test which is to be carried out by decide carefully just where in to save marriage is to destroy it. est State of the Union address, thoughts and not by bites.” your past you want to begin. 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Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] OPINIONSTuesday, February 15, 2005 | Page 5 CommunityPerspective A love for everlasting friendships

By Vuong Phung and driven. Jack and Rose, Harry and Sally. So Houlihan marries and divorces three her.” Kapi‘o Newspress Layout editor Friendship too, can be intimate what’s the big deal? Why shouldn’t husbands throughout the show’s 11 In “The Devil’s Advocate,” the and sacrificial. Close friends loan out love and friendship be seen as the seasons, outlasted by her love/hate young lawyer asks his father, Satan, What will future culture anthro- their hard earned money to each same? friendship with the playful Hawkeye “What about love?” The dark prince pologists conclude when they study other solely on an instinctive trust. Pierce. Her story clearly illustrates smiles, and then replies, “Overrated! my generation’s attitude toward love? Best friends make best confidants. the passion for embrace, one which Bio-chemically it’s no different than What will they say about a genera- And usually, friendship is unbounded “Best friends make she rushed into judgment. As soon as eating large quantities of chocolate.” tion that turns to favoring lasting to societal prejudices, religious a nice man comes into camp and Friendship is much more com- friendships over short-fuse relation- parameters, or even familiar norms. best confidants. asks her out, she starts to think about plex than that. Where friendship ships? That is to say friendship is one their possible marriage. Ideally and demands pragmatism, love is ideal- I surmised this change in attitude step ahead of love. In “The Patriot,” And usually, foolishly, her mistakes later turned ized. This may be the reason we are came as a reaction to the known fact a white soldier signifies his admira- show up quite predictably. so hesitant to sign on new friends — that our national divorce rate is more tion by shaking the hand of a black friendship is Today’s night bar pick-up game is pickier than selecting our mate, and than 50 percent. soldier and saying, “It was a honor to narrowed down to simply looking why kingdoms are at war despite Many of whom I have talked to fight along side with you.” It was not unbounded to for a one-night stand. Tomorrow is a sending off kids to marry the enemy. said love is about making selfless until the 1980s and 90s that interra- brand new day, and so is the next Unlike love, friendships have no sacrifices. It is not uncommon to hear cial marriage became the norm. societal prejudic- bar. immediate prize, no short-term phys- a young man saying he will die to Love and friendship share com- No longer can we freely use ical satisfaction. Friendship’s protect his lover. In the movie mon points. Both involve social es, religious “love.” Failures have taught us never rewards might be sparse, but often “Titanic,” Jack Dawson sacrifices his acceptance, voluntarily extending to declare “love” so soon. It’s “sig- most treasured because they come life to save the love of his life. This gestures and openness to one another. parameters, or nificant other,” not “love interest;” unexpectedly. appealing global theme made the Friendship comes with variety: mutu- even familiar “boyfriend,” and not “lover.” Now Yet, if friendships require loftier film the highest grossing feature of al acquaintances, comrade-in-arm, we’re much more cautious of our investments for a simple return, it’s all time. and intellectual agreement. norms. ” “relationship,” constantly looking harder to come undone. In “Battle Royale,” love pushes a Friendship also comes in many fla- out for any sign of “the end.” Maybe the reason why it’s so boy named Kawada to trade the life vors: solidarity, Tango partnered with The clock is ticking. And when appealing these days is because of its of his best friend for his lover Keiko, Cash; paternalistic, Mowgli called it’s over, everyone’s on their way. longevity. Ah yes. Let’s be friends who in turn, trades her own life to Baloo “Papa Bear;” and master-to- Just like an expired contract, we’re forever. save Kawada. Watching that scene, servant, John Connor dreaded at the Not quite. Unlike friendship in constantly running around looking Copyright © The Kapi‘o we cannot help but bow to the gener- destruction of the Terminator. this modern world, love is not for another negotiator, another busi- Newspress, 2004. All rights reserved. al idea that love is powerful, catchy Love, too, produced classical expected to last. ness deal. “Yay! I scored a deal with unions such as Romeo and Juliet, In “M.A.S.H.,” Major Margaret Live concerts could do LetterstotheEditor without fan’s screaming Ka Leo column a By Justin Hahn should show your gratitude to the art- small concert hall. We were all there to bunch of ‘poppycock’ Contributing Writer ist. Give a cat call. Flick a lighter. They hear Mraz, not her mindless voice. thrive off that, and it serves to heighten At one point, I turned around and There are so many absurdities in l966 and l968. For all things, there is a right our experience of the live music. But suggested she shut up. “I know you Andrew Walden’s February 11 article Of course a neocon like Walden time, a right place and a right reason. then again, you should control your- love him, I know. But if you love him, that it would take me all day to dis- has to deny this, because the current Some call this decorum, some call it self, practice a bit of restraint when in quiet down, because he’s here for all cuss them. Bush ideology is one that only so- modern thought, but I just call it com- the company of others. What’s more, of us, not just you. If you love him, Let me just touch on his state- called “free markets” can bring prog- mon sense, and it’s something we as a if the venue isn’t Woodstock, or respect what he wants, and be quiet.” ment that “the Great Society was a ress. The irony is that Mr. Walden and Bonaroo, but rather a sit-down place She sat mortified, then a few generation are sorely lacking. It’s failure.” This is pure poppycock. The his generation will be paying for the something postmodern; everything-is- like the Hawai‘i Theater, which is minutes later, said to her friend, very Great Society extended voting and Bush fiscal follies the rest of their right relativism has done a wonder- decked out in Grecian frescoes and self-consciously: “I don’t mind. I don’t fully horrid job ravaging. And darn it, gilded sconces, you should more high- mind at all. Not one bit.” human rights to people of color in lives. I miss those days when you could ly restrain yourself. Perhaps that was just some bitter, this country, created Medicare and expect something, and count on it. Let me clarify myself and get antisocial rambling of mine, but the Medicaid, Headstart and other pro- This past weekend, I went to see down to it: There was this girl behind noise and excessive exhalations were grams that made this a more civilized Noel Kent Jason Mraz in concert at the old and me, and she was screaming. Not the getting to more people than just me. I and just country. In fact, poverty was Professor venerable Hawai‘i Theater. It was a requisite little scream one would occa- saw heads all over the section turning, halved in the United States between Ethnic Studies Department good show, as far as shows go. Mraz sionally expect to be heard when feel- and people letting out breath in that captivated men and women alike, ing overtakes. Not an original scream, irritated way. This could be something drawing them into his love and awe of conveying something intelligent. But a only I feel, deep inside my hated heart, Hawai‘i and encouraging them to see harsh, braying, mindless scream, let but I think most people, when they go the chilly winter evening as more than out at the oddest and most premedita- to a concert, expect to hear the per- just cold but rather as an inducement tive moments. She would just be sit- former, and not the off-key, Karaoke to high feelings. He sang in a nice lit- ting there, and as he segwayed from Hut renditions from the back row. I tle-girl voice and showed just why one song to another, she would just mean, the ticket I bought said “Jason he’s a cult favorite all across the world, shout out. Mraz featuring Makana” not “Jason and why he’s on the edge of selling out “I love you Jason!” Mraz featuring Some Dumb Screamer totally. Then as he told the audience Behind You.” It was all good, except for the about his wet pant legs, she’d go: “I Maybe this is just me complain- fact that I had to share his performance love you Mraz!” ing because she ruined part of my with a bunch of hooligans, a bunch of Then again, as he meditated concert — or I let her ruin part of it. stupid pigs screaming for no good openly on his geekiness, she’s scream: But at the bottom of it all, this is a reason who had no conception of “Marry me!” universal experience we’ve all had: decorum or proper behavior. And what She did this a number of times, someone being just a little too expres- sort of person goes to the Hawai‘i interspersed with conversation and sive at the wrong time. This experi- Theater who doesn’t know how you’re derision of the guest star, Makana, and ence just says to me that we need to supposed to act in polite company. the great, wonderful and beautiful reexamine our ethics. It’s not good There were the typical exalta- slam-poet Kealoha. enough to be happy and over-joyed for tions of joy and cathartic bliss: “I want I could tell she was enjoying a man you’ll never touch, let alone your body, Jason!” “You’re so hot!” herself, being a mere 60 rows away marry. It’s all fine and good to hold “You rock!” And of course, the ubiqui- from the genius of Jason Mraz, but your own private passions and act on tous: “I love you Jason Mraz!” And honestly, she was getting on my them. But you’ve got to think about that’s fine. You’re allowed to do this at nerves. She wasn’t even screaming who’s behind you, who’s in front of a concert. Once or twice. After a par- because she was so excited. She was you, and who’s trying to live on this ticularly good number, or if a string of just screaming to scream, to be heard, planet right along with you. lyrics that hits home, you can and and that’s a dreadful thing to do in a Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

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Editor: Marlo Ting Associate Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected] FEATURESTuesday, February 15, 2005 | Page 7

Workshop: Program in Sunset on the beach hopes of expansion

From page 3 the Workshop makes its home in Kuykendall 415 and is part of a national trend of helping students critical thinking and editing skills with composition. while providing an extra set of The Writing Workshop here is eyes to guide the students along. working to expand in order to A wide variety of departments become more self-sufficient. One have utilized the workshop. goal is to get a director trained Despain emphasizes that the specifically in writing instruction. workshop’s services are not just Others goals include keeping pace tailored towards English students. with technological advances by Although it is hoped that students go voluntarily, faculty can also setting up a webpage, and con- recommend that students attend a ducting online tutoring, like workshop session. Some have UH-Hilo. even made it a requirement for In tandem with a growing need their classes. for student assistance is a growing The tutors are comprised of six need for teaching instruction. The graduate students for whom this workshop is uniquely positioned counts as their teaching assistant- to help future teachers understand ship, two tutors from Second composition instruction. It teaches Language Services and five students how to learn and teachers English undergrads training to be how to teach. tutors. Evidence of the workshop’s When Despain came to UH in effectiveness can be seen by look- 1972, there was no composition ing at the number of students who program in the English depart- walk through the door. Nine- ment. Three years later, a cadre of hundred and thirteen visits were faculty designed a program and made last year, a large number of the Writing Workshop was initiat- which were made by second lan- ed as a part of it. guage learners. At that time the sessions were held in a cottage, which had For more information, call 956- served as faculty housing during 7619 or write to despain@hawaii. World War 2. Thirty years later edu.

What classic will Boll devour next? Christopher Warsh • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i A woman enjoys the sunset on a late Hawai‘i afternoon from the view out at Ala Moana Beach Park last Saturday afternoon. By Marlo Ting Ka Leo Features Editor

House of the Dead Based on Sega’s arcade shooter, “House of the Dead” is one of Alone: Characters are undeveloped the worst movies I’ve ever seen. The acting is so bad it’s crimi- nal; and the rest of the direction is incredibly painful to watch. From page 3 attacked by monsters, and com- mask this film’s ugliness. Marred No movie reminds viewers that no one is safe from sorrow and mandos from Bureau 713 smash in every way possible, “Alone in dispair like this one. through the windows to lend a the Dark” not only looks and Like the action, the plot is hand before everyone jumps in a weak and the pointless scenes helicopter. sounds bad, it feels bad. The movie is so overloaded with bad- Alone in the Dark lack cohesion. One minute The characters are uninterest- Carnby’s girlfriend, played by Boll’s latest film is a major improvement on his past attempt of ing and undeveloped. A little bit ness, it vomits some of its badness Tara Reid, is casually looking at film adaptation. But that’s like saying being shot to death is bet- of Carnby’s background is onto the already victimized audi- artifacts. All of a sudden, she ter than having someone rip out and devour your still-beating explained through flashback and ence. hops into bed for a love scene heart as you gaze on with both awe and horror. voice-over, but not much. No one best described as funny because else’s background is explained Many movies depict violence. of the inappropriate music. A few beyond names and occupations. “Alone in the Dark” is violent BloodRayne seconds later, their apartment is The special effects do little to towards its audience. BloodRayne is set to be the next victim of Boll’s merciless hun- ger to devour videogame franchises and turn them into really crappy movies. Boll boasts a lot of sex scenes, which, if “Alone in the Dark” is anything to go by, may make this movie one of the funniest unintentional comedies of the year. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

SPORTSPage 8 | Tuesday, February 15, 2005 Editor: Stefanie Nakasone Associate Editor: Scott Alonso | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] UH splits home stand against Alabama Stranded runners a common theme

By Scott Alonso Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor

The University of Hawai‘i men’s baseball team split its first home stand of the year against the University of Alabama Crimson Tide this past week. The last game of the series on Schafer Magana Sunday featured a defensive battle connects as both teams struggled to execute against Alabama on offense, with the Crimson Tide during game winning 3-2. one of last Junior Justin Costi started the Saturday’s dou- game on the mound for UH. Costi ble-header. ran into trouble in the top of the third inning, when Alabama lead- off man Brandon Belcher hit a Jamm aquino laser down the right field line for a Ka Leo O Hawai‘i double, scoring Cale Iorg, who sprinted to home plate, beating the runners stuck on base. es. Designated hitter Matt Bentley throw. This put the Tide up early, After leaving two runners on followed Welch, and crushed a 1-0. base in the fifth, the ‘Bows strand- ground rule double as it took a hop However, Costi did not escape ed three more runners in the bot- above Wilder’s head near the foul so easily, as a sacrifice fly to left tom of the sixth. After Greg Kish line. by second baseman UH’s Allen reached on an error by Iorg, two With runners on second and Rice sent Belcher to third with two walks drawn by Rocky Russo and third, Trapasso elected to bring in outs. Alabama catcher Kody Avila, the ‘Bows looked ready to reliever Guy McDowell, who Valverde came up next and break open with the bases loaded. earned a save in the first game smacked a hard grounder to third. With two outs, Alabama coach Jim against Alabama on Thursday, to Jon Hee, making his second start Wells took Large out and brought face off against Iorg. at third, made a beautiful back- in reliever Jordan Davis. Davis Costi gave up three runs, six hand throw to an extended Luis then got Hee to ground out to first. hits and one walk in 6 1/3 innings Avila at first base, to beat out a “We didn’t execute at all while striking out two. hustling Valverde to end the today,” Hawai‘i coach Mike After seeing a strike fly by inning. Trapasso said after the game. Costi, Iorg roped a single to left, Jordan Murph • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Stranded runners were a com- In the top of the seventh, the scoring McCallister. With runners mon theme for the game as Tide appeared ready to pounce again at second and third, Alabama Crimson Tide second baseman Cale Lorg reacts to the umpire Alabama stranded ten runners. UH again. With one out, Costi walked calling Greg Kish safe and argued that he tagged Kish, Thursday night at would also have its fair share of Michael McCallister on five pitch- See Baseball, page 2 Les Murakami Stadium. Rainbow Wahine fall in heartbreaker to Mustangs By Scott Alonso After the early lead, UH commit- Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor ted turnovers, struggled on offense and could not extend their lead. Everything was going so well. “We have to realize we can extend The University of Hawai‘i wom- it, we can play the whole time. It en’s basketball team came out victori- comes down to defensive and getting ous in Thursday night’s game with stops,” senior co-captain Milia Western Athletic Conference leader Macfarlane said. Louisiana Tech. Macfarlane tied her career high Junior Amy Sanders hit a shot with 15 points, shooting 7-of-11 from from the left wing with mere seconds the field. left in overtime, lifting UH (9-10, 5-7 Two free-throws by freshman WAC) to a 79-78 win. Coming into Janielle Dodds gave SMU an early that game, the ‘Bows had an 0-14 lead, 10-8 with 11:51 to go in the first record against the Lady Techsters, half. Dodds dominated the paint, fin- which dated back to 1980. ishing with a game-high 18 points. Of course, that win would mean The first half set the tone for the Christopher Yeung • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i very little if the Rainbows could not rest of the game. UH players appeared close the home stand with a win over shaky at times on offense and were Rainbow Wahine Jade Abele (5) Southern Methodist on Saturday. And down nine at the half, 27-18. drives to the basket against the Wahine did fall to SMU, 52-50. “We were not playing as a team SMU's Sarah Davis (51) during The last three Hawai‘i losses have like (Thursday) night, we did not run come by exactly two points. It was the what we have been running all sea- UH came out in the second half first time the Mustangs (17-6, 8-5 son,” senior co-captain Jade Abele trying to erase the memory of the WAC) had ever beaten the Wahine in said. Hawaii’s lack of execution on lackluster first half. Back-to-back lay Honolulu. offensive showed as the ‘Bows shot ups by Macfarlane would bring the The first half for the ‘Bows started 6-of-25 from the field, good for only well. They opened up a comfortable 24 percent. ‘Bows to within five, 33-28 with 8-2 lead with a Sanders jumper, with Rebounding also proved to be the 14:04 left in the contest. 15:33 remaining in the half. Sanders turning point for SMU. They out- Three-pointers by Abele and finished with another double-double, gained UH 27-19 on the glass, grab- Sanders down the stretch brought UH within one, 46-45 at the 4:23 mark. Christopher Yeung • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i posting 10 points and 11 rebounds. bing 12 offensive rebounds to UH’s “We started playing as individuals four in the first half. The Rainbows were forced to shoot Rainbow Wahine Brittany Grice (53) shoots against SMU's Janielle out there when we went up 8-0. We “They dominated the glass, they 23 3-pointers as they had a hard time Dodds (25) during the 2nd half. cannot go out there and play one on were rebounding the ball really well, one,” UH coach Jim Bolla said. being very agressive,” Bolla said. See Rainbows, page 2