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Surf | Page 12 Sports | Page 9 No policy governs content on UHM boards NewsBriefs Simple Souls concert tomor- No change row A free live island music con- in policy after cert with Simple Souls and Kanalo will take place tomorrow night at 7 sexual assault p.m. at the Hemenway Hall courtyard, next to Bale. These bands can be found at By Michelle White myspace.com/kanalo and myspace. Ka Leo Staff Writer com/simplesouls. Admission is free of charge. The University of Hawai‘i at The Campus Center Board is Manoa does not regulate the content sponsoring this event. of what goes up on the bulletin boards For more information, call the around campus. The boards are consid- Activities Council at 956-4491 or ered free speech areas, and postings do visit www2.hawaii.edu/~ccbac. not need approval. The 40-year-old Waikiki resident Social change lecture tomor- suspected in a recent sexual assault used row the campus bulletin boards to post fliers seeking art models. A UHM student “I Ku’u Pono, ‘Aole Pau responded to the ads and met the man (Our Work for Justice continues) at an off-campus restaurant. She later - 1946 . . . 1976 . . . 2006," accompanied him to his home, where a lecture in social change, will she was sexually assaulted, according to take place tomorrow from 12:30 her Honolulu Police Department report. p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Architecture “Manoa does have guidelines, Auditorium. but there is no one who approves Mari Matsuda will deliver what goes up," UHM spokesperson TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i this lecture. Carolyn Tanaka said. “There are no Freshman Brenna St. Onge, a Restaurant Management major from Colorado, looks for used surf board ads at the bulle- This is the inaugural Ah Quon plans to change the way bulletin tin boards next to Hemenway Hall. A female UHM student was assaulted last week after responding to an ad that was McElrath Distinguished Lecture boards are handled.” looking for female models to participate in an art project. in Social Change. Matsuda is the Students have mixed feelings about first tenured Asian-American law the bulletin board policy. postings are not larger than 14-inches by Honolulu Community College bul- “HCC boards are easier to monitor professor in the United States. “I think it would be better if 22-inches, they are allowed on boards. letin boards are designated free speech than a large campus like Manoa,” said She is the author of three things that go on the board were Other UH system campuses main- areas but are closely monitored by the HCC Senate President Patrick Stuart. entries on the Yale Law School approved first,” UHM student Deyna tain tighter control over their boards. Student Life and Development Office. “Maybe a monitoring system should be Library’s list of the ten most-cited Shiraishi said. The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo “Our policy does not prohibit any- put in place.” law review articles. One of the pri- “The boards are okay as long as only allows campus-related items to go thing unless it is overtly inappropri- Kapi‘olani Community College mary voices in critical race theory, people are more cautious when respond- up on bulletin boards. “We do contact ate,” Emily Kukulies, director of stu- Student Life Department handles Matsuda is nationally recognized ing to ads,” business major Gaby people who post without authorization dent life and development at HCC, said. posting for the college. They use a expert on civil rights, feminist Cravalho said. to tell them that they can’t do it,” said “Postings must be stamped and posted stamp to keep track of authorized theory, affirmative action and hate UHM's bulletin board guidelines Nadine Austin of UHH Auxiliary ser- by our staff. We remove unauthorized postings and remove any that have speech. regulate the size of posting. As long as vices. “Our boards are not free speech.” postings almost daily.” not been approved. Matsuda received her JD from University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Law School in 1980 and LLM from Harvard University in 1983. CampusBeat She is currently law professor at Georgetown University and is a visiting professor at UHM Pig head found in locker, cat killed with air powered gun Richardson School of Law. Matsuda was born and raised in Compiled by Michelle White Tuesday, Oct. 18 9:18 a.m. – Hale Lehua staff reported hol violation at Hale Wainani. Hawai’i. seeing someone leaving the building This event is free and open to Monday, Oct. 17 8:54 a.m. – A collision between a car with a fire extinguisher. Saturday, Oct. 22 the general public. and a bicycle was reported. Both parties The Ethnic Studies depart- 10:14 a.m. – Staff at the UH Lab declined to file a report. 1:33 p.m. – A woman reported that she 1:50 p.m. – A campus wide power out- ment is sponsoring this event. School reported that 15 lockers were had been harassed by a man when she age was reported. Power was restored For more information call parked in the visitor’s lot. at 2:55 p.m. Dean Alegado at 956-6915 or e- broken into. The Honolulu Police 3:20 p.m. – A parking officer report- mail [email protected]. Department was called. ed that a woman was on the ground Johnson Hall staff requested 7:10 p.m. – A motorcycle was found on at Kuykendall Hall. Campus Security 6:20 p.m. – assistance with two residents who were the ground. Security picked it back up. Brown Bag Biography lecture found that the woman was feeling faint. 2:31 p.m. – A man stole shoes belong- being evicted. The eviction was related on homelessness She was transported to the hospital. ing to a football player. The football to the earlier fire extinguisher incident at 7:23 p.m. – A cat was shot and killed by player told security that the man Hale Lehua. someone with an air gun. The cat was “Truly Dually: A Musical A resident from Johnson Hall could keep the shoes. 5:15 p.m. – taken to the Humane Society. about Chronic Homelessness and reported that items were stolen from his 7:58 p.m. – A Hale Lehua resident report- Mental Illness,” a Brown Bag 3:35 p.m. – Athletic staff gave a ver- dorm room. ed a theft. Sunday, Oct. 23 Biography lecture, will take place bal trespass warning to a non-student today from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at at the softball stadium. 6:08 p.m. – A bicycle was stolen from the Thursday, Oct. 20 12:54 a.m. – An alcohol violation was Henke Hall 325. Hale Aloha bike rack. reported at Hale Noelani. Michael Ullman will present Two students were stuck 9:56 a.m. – Syringes were found in this brown bag biography lecture. 6:24 p.m. – Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the Hale Lehua elevator. They the women’s restroom at the POST Monday, Oct. 24 Ullman is an author, playwright, were let out 48 minutes later. building. social worker and former director 6:02 a.m. – The fire alarm at Hale Lehua 7:44 a.m. – A pig’s head was found in a of programs in the Institute for was activated. Security found students Friday, Oct. 21 locker at the UH Lab School. Custodial Campus Security found Human Services. 8:52 p.m. – spraying a fire extinguisher into a room. staff disposed of it. items that indicate that someone may Admission is free and open to The door of the room had been tied 1:45 a.m. – Pacific Protection Services the public. be sleeping at the softball stadium. closed. reported having problems getting 1:55 p.m. – A woman reported that a The Center for Biographical An ambulance was called for the non-students to leave a party at Hale man gave her his business card and Research is sponsoring this event. 9:57 p.m. – Hale Lokelani staff person who had been trapped in the Noelani. wanted her to pose for him. She was For more information call requested an officer to pick up a con- room. HPD was also called. A criminal concerned because of the recent sexual Craig Howes at 956-3774 or e- fiscated bong. property damage report was filed. 2:18 a.m. – A report was filed for an alco- assault issues on campus. mail [email protected]. Page 2 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Thursday, October 27, 2005 | PHOTO ESSAY Campus Security Gets Physical By Tony Blazejack Ka Leo Photo Editor

After a string of sexual assaults near the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa in the past year, interim President David McClain has proposed an increase in authority for UHM Campus Security. The proposal would grant officers the power to arrest. The proposal is still being constructed, but security officers have already begun training with the State Sheriff’s Department. UHM Campus Security officers are commonly the first respondents to inci- dents that take place on campus, which can range from breaking up parties to dealing suspects without using excessive force. with violent situations. TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Currently, officers are unarmed and “This program is widely recognized as effec- Hawai‘i cannot arrest suspects. In anticipation of tive because it stresses three components: medical, Sgt. W. "Bear" Maher, McClain’s proposal, Campus Security offi- legal and tactical” Sgt. Maher said. “We teach how above, trains UHM to use force effectively, while minimizing potential cers have started classroom and physical Security Officers at the training programs similar to State Sheriff harm to suspects and officers.” state Sheriff's training Department and Honolulu Police Department A proposal for strengthening Campus programs. Training includes defensive tac- Security’s authority for its 30 officers facilities. The exten- tics, taught by veteran Sheriff, Sgt. W. “Bear” would have to be approved by the Board sive physical training is Maher. Under Maher, officers learn tech- of Regents, then the Governor and the intended to teach officers niques including disarming and subduing Hawai‘i State Legislature. effective defensive tactics. FEAUTURES | Thursday, October 27, 2005 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3

bitter from a lack of sex, so I would advise you to surrender to your roommate’s will, because she has all the cards. Rent a porno, steal a dildo, meet Roommate won’t pick a partner, buy some sex paraphernalia of your own, etc. Get out of the house and get some action. Option 2: Passive Resistance. If it can work for Gandhi and Martin up condoms off the floor By Daniel Simon Luther King Jr., it can work for you. Ka Leo Columnist Buy an absurdly enormous metal trash bin with a spring latch, preferably one Dear Sick of the Sex Maniac, that makes a loud “thunk” when closed. Dear Wala ‘Au, Place it outside her door when she is The illustrious history of human- having sex. When things sound calm My roommate leaves condoms ment, and I’m locked into the ity is pockmarked by battle. Wars may and over, knock on her door. Gather and other sex paraphernalia in lease. I want to confront her, but result from cultural differences, but your courage, for she will appear sav- they are generally motivated by an age: both strangely relaxed and intense- the trash. She’ll only take the we’ve gotten into spats before aggressive dominance and desire for ly perturbed. Open the garbage can and trash out once a week when the and she’s threatened to kick me space and surplus. Though peaceful wait for her to deposit the condom. co-existence is possible, it requires an trash truck comes. In the mean- out. I can’t afford to break the Close the lid with a slam. Repeat every understanding partnership and a mutual week until she gets the point. time, piles of raunchiness accu- lease. What should I do? respect for life. Your roommate refuses Option 3: A Quiet War of Comedy. mulate all over. It’s disgusting! to curb her behavior and respect your Move all the furniture into unnatural needs, and she has the advantage – she and unmanageable positions. Destroy the It smells! I’m tired of taking the Sincerely, holds the lease. What’s next, will she feng shui. Next, escalate the rebellion. trash out early. It’s her apart- Sick of the Sex Maniac demand tribute?You must rebel against Strategically place pornography around the Queen. Though it may sound silly, the apartment and interrogate her lover you are at war. as to which magazines he uses for mas- In The Art of War, Sun Tzu wrote, “It turbation. I cannot advise you as to how the astringent and head straight for the around the apartment daily. Decorate is only one who is thoroughly acquainted far you should non-violently go, but concealer. Luckily, like the endless array it to match your fancy wastebasket. with the evils of war that can thoroughly the depth of your gull and imagination of makeup at a Sephora store, a plethora Maybe some rhinestones or a brooch understand the profitable way of carrying dictates the lengths of your depravity, of options await you at your local waste would make it more chic. it on.” As far as I can tell, you have three so dig deep. You must not stop until you receptacle retailer. Better yet, get a tiny dog. Tiny different courses of action. comedically terrorize her into submis- Get a new trash can capable of dogs are known for sniffing out the most Option 1: Surrender. You are pos- sion. Ideally, she leaves, lets you out of handling your roommate’s record-set- disgusting refuse in the bathroom waste- sibly obsessive compulsive, definitely the lease, or sensibly comes to the bar- ting refuse. This may not eradicate your basket and dragging it triumphantly to sexually repressed and unmistakably gaining table. By Larissa Eisenstein apartment’s slovenliness, but it can cover the living room during a dinner party. Ka Leo Columnist it up. You may need to super-size with a You can rely on your tiny dog to kill huge metal can reminiscent of Oscar the and retrieve whatever doesn’t put up a Dear Sick of the Sex Maniac, Grouch’s home. If that dwarfs the rest fight: condoms, tampons, empty bottles Let’s begin by weeding out the of your furnishings, try a medium-sized of lube, and what have you. Here’s the steel tube with a foot pedal. hidden genius of this solution: the next possibility that your disgust is jealousy To achieve a simple, clean Martha time your roommate invites over a hot in disguise. Be honest with yourself. If Stewart look, try a white or pastel plastic new date, a group of friends or her all of the discarded condoms and half- container with a demure swinging lid for mother, simply release the tiny dog and nibbled edible underwear were yours, added modesty. Control odor issues with let it do what it does best. Puke inducing, wouldn’t you keep these little trophies perfumed trash liners, the perfect acces- but necessary. If your roommate is not around, too? If yes, stop reading this sory to complement your roommate’s appropriately disgusted and embarrassed instant. Embrace your inner sex goddess sexy garbage. For that crisp, hygienic by the public sight of her own waste, and get your own nasty sex parapherna- look, invest in a polyurethane industrial- then she is truly unbreakable. lia to spread around the house. grade medical waste receptacle. With its If a new trash can didn’t solve If you aren’t fueled by sexually- chic hazardous waste symbol, your new the problem, and a gas mask or a tiny frustrated envy, then it’s evident your bin will stand out in a crowd. dog sound like crazy solutions, then roommate’s trashy habits need a make- If a fashionable wastebasket you have no choice but to ditch your over. Since the girl seems to be incur- fails to hide the putrid smell of your fear of homelessness and confront ably inconsiderate, pleading with her roommate’s sexual waste, but you’re the girl. If you can’t handle that, to make a change is like Britney Spears still afraid to confront her directly, it’s you’ll just have to buy some Glade trying to control her acne — a losing time to step up the passive aggressive Plug-Ins and suck up your annoyance battle exacerbated by her bad habits. attack. Get a gas mask. Even one of until your lease runs out. Like Britney, your best bet is to forgo those surgical masks will do. Wear it Good Luck. ‘The Beautiful Washing Machine’ – She’ll do your bidding at the push of a button By Spencer of a button or turn of Kealamakia a knob. Ka Leo Staff Writer The presence of the silent laborer There’s a joke that eventually affects goes something like, Wong’s family. His “Why do women have son begins to fall smaller feet than men? for her, his daugh- So they can stand ter doesn’t trust her closer to the kitchen and his son-in-law is sink.” This old-time attracted to her. The knee-slapper, awful stage is set for a com- as it is, commands edy that brings a sense astonishing relevance of guilt with every in James Lee’s surreal laugh and snicker. film, “The Beautiful Lee’s film is more Washing Machine.” interesting than enter- The movie opens taining and requires with Teoh (Loh Bak one’s full attention. COURTESY PHOTO • Hawai‘i International Film Festival Lai), a brooding Its intrigue lies in its cubicle worker who In“The BeautifulWashing Machine,” Amy Len (right) mysteriously subtlety, from mini- bears a striking resem- appears out of a washing machine purchased by Loh Bak Lai (left, malist dialogue to blance to Napoleon wearing glasses) and becomes his servant.The film is showing at slow, limited physi- Dynamite, looking Dole Cannery tonight as part of HIFF. cal movements by the for a new washing actors, to shots that machine at an appli- he is quick to take advantage of the go on for minutes ance store. Rather than spend extra situation. He puts her to work scrub- without cuts. Though the film has money on a brand new machine, he bing his floors and making his din- funny moments, there is a melan- decides to buy a used model. It’s ner. He even prostitutes her to make choly undertone that is overwhelm- cheap, it’s green, it’s perfect. When a few extra bucks. ing, teasing viewers’ emotions. The he gets it home, he finds that it’s Eventually, the girl runs away objectivity of women is one of the anything but perfect. The washer is and finds refuge with Mr. Wong darker sides of humanity, but Lee moody and never finishes its cycles. (Patrick Teoh), a middle-aged wid- manages to have fun with it without But this is no ordinary machine. ower who turns out to be no differ- making fun of it. One night Teoh awakes to find ent than Teoh. Throughout these “The Beautiful Washing a mysterious girl (Amy Len) sit- ordeals, the girl remains silent Machine” will be showing at the ting beside the appliance. Realizing and does what she is told without Dole Cannery 18 Theaters on Oct. that the girl came from the washing resistance, much in the way an 27 at 10:15 p.m. as a part of the machine, possibly its incarnate soul, appliance does its job at the push Hawai‘i International Film Festival. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Editorials Page 4 | Thursday, October 27, 2005 Editor: David Gibbons Associate Editor: Juanita Mathews | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Know how to defend yourself in case of attack By Matthew Ernst but it is essential to Ka Leo Contributing Writer learn how to defend yourself with a knife Last semester, a woman was raped by if you are thinking five men near the University of Hawai‘i at about carrying one Manoa. A push by administrators and other for protection. Not concerned individuals to raise awareness all knives are legal to carry in Hawai‘i, so followed. There was little discussion, how- make sure to check ever, about how to defend oneself against the laws. a rapist. A woman should learn what to do Using a knife or when attacked. gun will increase your There are two general views on what chances of survival to do. One approach is to be passive, and and decrease your the other involves fighting back to scare or chances of getting incapacitate the assailant. raped. According to Being passive and submissive makes the U.S. Department sense. If a victim aggravates the attacker, she of Justice, when may create a more dangerous situation for women were armed herself. Fighting back, however, may improve with a gun or knife chances of escape and prevent the assailant in 1979, only three Keys can be from violating or killing the victim. percent of attempted used as a way to It is not always easy to know which rapes against them defend yourself stance is the best to take. While some poten- were successful. A from an attacker. tial rapists may be scared off by force, oth- 1990 study entitled ers may respond with more aggression. If a “Rape and resistance” victim decides there is no way to defeat the in the journal Social PHOTO ILLUSTRATION attacker by fighting back, a passive approach Problems states, “A BY TONY BLAZEJACK would be safer. If a victim does fight back, woman who fights Ka Leo O Hawai‘i she should know she has the right to do back gains an 86 per- whatever is necessary to defend herself. cent chance of avoid- There are many options for self- ing rape and incurs little chance of addi- defense tactics should only be used when submission moves and other self-defense defense, and there are things you should tional injury. In fact, women using knives your life is in danger. tactics. One of the simplest self-defense know to make them effective. or guns in self-defense were raped less than You must use caution in using lethal techniques is using your fingers to poke an Grabbing your keys so that the tips one percent of the time.” weapons. The attacker could gain control attacker’s eyes. Even the palm of your hand extend between your fingers creates a quick While you can use force to defend of the weapon and use it against you. This can be a fatal weapon. While these tech- and simple weapon. Any weapon that causes yourself, there must be just cause. You means you should not have a weapon unless niques seem simple, it is best to practice non-lethal pain can be very effective at dis- cannot attack a man just because he looks you know how to use it and are willing to them repeatedly with trained supervision. couraging a potential rapist. suspicious. It is when you fear for your use it. In most rapes, the victim knows the Learn how to defend yourself, be able Another non-lethal form of protection life that force is justified. While a man rapist. Whether you are willing to seriously to improvise, know what you are capable of is pepper spray. It is an easy option and who grabs a woman without her permis- injure or kill someone you know to protect and be willing to defend yourself by what- many people use it. sion might deserve a broken nose, such an yourself is something you have to decide. ever means necessary. The best weapons for defending your- action is not a reasonable justification for Taking a self-defense class is a good There are martial arts clubs, including self are the ones an attacker can’t take away inflicting lethal damage. Unwanted flirt- idea. Not only is it good exercise, it can kick-boxing and aikido, that meet at UHM. from you. Your hands, legs, arms and head ing and inappropriate comments may make be empowering and will teach you how to For more information visit the Co-curricu- can all be used for self-defense. someone uncomfortable, but they are not defend yourself effectively. These classes, lar Activities, Programs and Services Office Knives are useful, cheap and easy to justification for violence. Attacking a rapist along with martial arts classes, can teach at Campus Center, call 956-8178 or visit carry. Even a small knife can be effective, in revenge afterwards is also illegal. Self- you arm and leg locks, chokes, strikes, www.hawaii.edu/caps/rio/rio.htm.

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Do you like staying ADA awareness is important for all up to date on My mom lives in Nevada and if she’s not blind? He picks up things just customers that wonder. Every time they’ve lost…but it takes has a musculoskeletal disorder called (ranging from keys and credit cards The businesses aren’t aware either. time and effort for my mom to explain current events? fibromyalgia. It’s not common, and by to pens and papers) that she drops Businesses know what Nevada law things, fight the courts, and retain her looking at her, you can’t really tell she because of her muscle spasms, he says, and it contradicts the American rights as a person with a disability. Are you constantly has a disability until you notice her 95- pushes the handicap door opener but- Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA Title 1 Overall, it’s frustrating when expressing your opinions pound Doberman Pinscher service dog ton, and he helps her keep her balance permits all handicap people access to people think my mom is blind because on different subjects? named Pepper. He goes everywhere when her muscles get weak. It’s amaz- public places and Title 3 allows all she has Pepper, or when they think the with her. People assume that she’s ing the things this dog does, and how service animals (regardless of shape, only type of service animal is a golden Is writing something blind because she has a dog, or they much he helps her. breed, or size) into these places. Nevada retriever, or if they assume she doesn’t you enjoy doing? think he’s a guard dog, or they don’t What’s even more amazing is the state law only permits seeing-eye dogs have a disability because she’s not believe that he’s a genuine certified lack of public awareness regarding that have documentation. ADA consid- having a bad day (where she stumbles service dog. service animals. Many times while my ers documentation a privacy violation, around like a noon-day drunk). But the Write for the Her disability degenerates the mom and I have been in a store, people forcing the patron to disclose what point is that the general public is just Editorials section muscles in her body. There are morn- grab their kids because they think their disability is. Regardless of the not aware of people with disabilities, and get paid ings she can’t get out of bed because Pepper is going to attack. One time my fact that ADA has precedence over any all they know is generalizations and for something you she’s in so much pain and her body mom was reading a label with her dark state law; there have been numerous stereotypes and just assume that they won’t cooperate. She has to take a tint glasses on, and someone actually occasions where my mother has been know everything. They don’t. already like to do. handful of pills three times a day in said, “Hmm, must be blind.” Just a harassed about Pepper. Businesses try order to do normal day-to-day activi- thought, how does a blind person read to make my mom prove she’s disabled, Brenda Knowlton E-mail [email protected] for your chance to get your ideas out there. ties. So what does her service dog do something? But the problem is it’s not since they can’t tell by looking at her. Meteorology

Ka Leo O Hawai‘i EDITORIAL the voice of hawai‘i Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is the campus newspaper of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa¯ . It is published by the Board of Publications four times a week except Editor in Chief Jay Chrisman The Ka Leo Building on holidays and during exam periods. Circulation is 14,000. Ka Leo is also Associate Editor in Chief Julie Grass Editorials Editor David Gibbons University of Hawai‘i at Manoa¯ published once a week during summer sessions with a circulation of 14,000. Managing Editor Marlo Ting Associate Editorials Editor Juanita Mathews 1755 Pope Road 31-D Ka Leo is funded by student fees and advertising. Its editorial content reflects News Editor Dominic Colacurcio Sports Editor Scott Alonso Associate News Editor Blaine Tolentino Associate Sports Editor Robert Shikina Honolulu, HI 96822 only the views of its editors, writers, columnists and contributors, who are solely responsible for its content. No material that appears in Ka Leo may be Features Editor Kimberly Shigeoka Photo Editor Tony Blazejack reprinted or republished in any medium without permission. The first news- Associate Features Editor Darlene Dela Cruz Chief Copy Editor Kristen Ciano Newsroom: (808) 956-7043 Comics/Co-Visual Editor Joe Guinto Visual Editor Tanyah Tavorn Advertising: (808) 956-7043 stand copy is free; for additional copies, please come to the Ka Leo Building. Facsimile: (808) 956-9962 Subscription rates are $36 for one semester and $54 for one year. © 2005 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i E-mail: [email protected] ADVERTISING Web site: www.kaleo.org Advertising Manager Ali Kagawa Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka Associate Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected] Thursday, October 27, 2005 | Page 5 Nuts a nutritious part of diet By Mari Matsuda ship between plant esters and heart “I eat [nuts] in various ways,” Ka Leo Contributing Writer disease reduction. The FDA writes Kapi‘olani Community College student that although there is “sufficient basis Amber Yoshishige exclaimed. “On ice Nuts often adorn desserts and for a qualified health claim about nuts cream sundaes, [I eat] macadamia nuts, snacks. For some people, nuts add and reduced risk of CHD ... there is cashew nuts. I eat them plain. I eat them For those who are not allergic, here are some taste. For others, they're a means to not significant scientific agreement in Chinese food. Glazed shrimp with Halloween recipes and ways to eat nuts. healthier living. that consumption of nuts may reduce walnuts is so oishi.” the risk of CHD.” Nuts for Health Nuts are a part of some vegetar- Nutty Allergies Skeleton Bone Cookies Pumpkin Bread Nuts contain plant sterol esters, ians' daily diets. Nuts supply proteins, While Pora and Yoshishige like to which reduce the blood cholesterol levels calcium and zinc, nutrients that vegetar- eat nuts for their taste, not everyone can 4 egg whites 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour responsible for heart attacks. According ians are most likely to lack. Vegetarians eat nuts. Three million Americans are 1 tsp grated orange peel 2 tsp. baking soda to the International Tree Nut Council, six are encouraged to eat a variety of nuts allergic to nuts, and 100 people die each 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt published clinical trials conducted from as well as vegetables, grains, seeds and year from eating them. Allergic reactions 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1991 to 2000 showed that mixed nuts legumes to accommodate for nutrients vary depending on the person and range 1 3/4 cups flour 2 tsp nutmeg reduced total cholesterol by 7 - 25 per- in meat foods. from wheezing and itching to breathing 1 1/2 cups chopped salted 3 cups sugar almonds cent, and reduced low-density lipopro- difficulties. People with a nut allergy are 4 eggs beaten tein — the bad cholesterol — by 10 - 33 Nuts for Taste encouraged to read labels carefully and With an electric mixer on 2 cups of fresh pumpkin percent. More than 20 scientific studies “I like eating nuts,” University of inform the people preparing their food. medium speed, beat egg whites 1/2 cup water held in the United States and Europe Hawai‘i at Manoa student Pora said. In some severe cases, doctors recom- and sugar with orange peel and 1 cup vegetable oil found plant esters to block cholesterol “They give more taste to ice cream or mend keeping a shot of epinephrine to baking powder until blended. 1 cup chopped pecans absorption, reducing the plaque deposits candy bars.” counteract allergic reactions. Gradually add nuts and flour, that narrow the arteries. beating until mixture is thorough- Preheat oven to 350 In September 2000, the U.S. Food ly blended. Cover and chill until degrees. Combine flour, soda, and Drug Administration gave food firm enough to handle, at least an salt cinnamon, nutmeg and hour or up to a day. Lightly flour manufacturers permission to indi- sugar in a large mixing bowl. your hands and pinch off a three- cate on labels for foods contain- Add eggs, water, oil and pump- tablespoon size piece of dough. ing nuts that “scientific evidence On a lightly floured board, kin. Stir until blended. Add suggests but does not prove use the palms of both hands to nuts. Mix well. Pour into two that eating 1.5 ounc- evenly roll out an 8-inch long 9x5 loaf tins. Bake for one es per day of most rope. Cut rope in half; roll each hour. Cool slightly and take nuts, as part of a half out again to 8 inches. Fold out of tins to let cool on a rack. diet low in saturat- an inch of each end back onto This tastes best if you wrap it ed fat and choles- rope and pinch ends to make and refrigerate it and wait a day terol, may reduce bone shapes. Repeat to shape all to eat it. It keeps well in the the dough. Place bones an inch the risk of heart refrigerator and can be frozen. apart on a buttered and flour- disease.” dusted baking sheets. Bake in a (Makes 2 loaves) The FDA is cau- 325 degrees oven until cookies tious about authorizing are lightly browned on bottoms Recipes from www.party411. an assertive health (about 20 minutes). com/halloween-recipes.html claim on the relation- Page 6 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Thursday, October 27, 2005 | FEATURES Halloween Fun Fact Louis Pohl Gallery one of 22 Twenty-four pounds of candy per in ‘First Friday’ gallery walks By Maya Vardaman illusion, it is only the capita is consumed by Americans Ka Leo Contributing Writer image of a healthy being. It is his hope that these every year, mostly done a few In the late afternoon on the first illusions and images Friday of every month, the streets of bring people closer to days after Halloween. Chinatown are busy, with students, real physical and spiri- couples, and tourists looking forward tual well-being. – U.S. Census Bureau to spending an evening absorbing For Nan Holmes, art the energy and beauty of the art on is an active meditation. display, enjoying authentic Chinese Her artwork is, in food and walking the streets of a dif- her words, “The result of ferent part of town. a moment of inspiration From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the and hours and hours of First Friday gallery walk opens with perspiration.” refreshments and entertainment. Each Indeed, her eight gallery has its own style of paintings, pieces of artwork consist pottery, photography, jewelry, fash- of delicate lotus flowers ion and tattoo art. Each gallery also of different colors, each has its own theme, such as art related surrounded by draw- to Hawaii’s history and present. Self- ings of hands in differ- guided tour maps of the galleries and ent Buddhist gestures, parking spaces are available. detailed to include the Among the 22 galleries listed wrinkles of the fingers. on the gallery map is the Louis Pohl The artist chose to draw Gallery, located on Nu‘uanu Ave., hands because they are expressive and essential next to Indigo restaurant. The gal- JOEY TRISOLINI • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i lery displays paintings, drawings and to communication. Each pottery created around the theme of the mudras, or hand Local artist Nan Holmes explains her painting to of healing passages and gestures. gestures, carries meanings Claire Viland. Nan Holmes’ art is on display at the Upon entering the gallery, visitors and teachings from more Louis Pohl gallery in Chinatown. are greeted with a large pink painting than 2,500 years ago. of a woman by artist Karen Kiefer. Each hand is different because or Asian culture, or those with an Kiefer’s other paintings are also she modeled them after different interest in these fields, would enjoy in the same hue. people — the one at the bottom of Holmes’ artwork. In her artist’s statement she each painting is of a Tibetan Lama, After being exposed to various wrote, “Wearing all pink is about sur- with whom the artist studies medita- colors of the different forms of art, vis- render ... [It is] about the ultimate in tion, and the others are of her friends itors may walk out with creative inspi- feminine fragility and tenderness.” and family. ration and insight about life. The Louis Kauila Clark's pottery and draw- Holmes wrote, “Each hand is Pohl Gallery is on 1111 Nuuanu Ave. ings express his spirituality and his unique as are each and every one of It opens Tuesday through Saturday understanding of Rinzai Zen, the tradi- us, and at the same time ... that we from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tional Native Hawaiian healing system. are in community.” The next First Friday gallery He said that artwork is like an Those majoring in religion walk will be held next Friday, Nov. 4. University shares work with the public

Shunya Odaki, 9, from John H Wilson Elementary School, shows her friends the three fishes she got from the game booth at the SOEST Open House.

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By Matt Tuohy day, and a lot of the home-schoolers kids about science and encourage Ka Leo Contributing Writer are here today.” them to learn more in science and The SOEST program brings in hopefully life,” Anderson said. Jazz music was flowing out of a $70 million worth of research each Researchers Rachel Orange PA system in the courtyard between year. The open house allows SOEST and John Smith were showing a the Institute for Geophysics and the researchers and students to show-off movie of a recent dive by the Pieces Marine Science Building on Saturday what they have been studying during IV and V submarines, two submers- morning. Dozens of children ran to the past two years. Space research ibles owned by UH. and from activity tents with their and submarines that the university “We just want to share with parents, while volunteers at the infor- owns were two of the topics the people what’s going on at the univer- mation tent handed out schedules excited professors talked to patrons sity,” Orange said. “There are a lot of and maps of the exhibits that were about Saturday. people who don’t realize that we have being shown that day. It was the Scott Anderson, assistant two very capable diving submersibles School of Ocean and Earth Science researcher at the University of operating right out of Hawai‘i.” and Technology’s eighth bi-annual Hawai‘i, demonstrated the liquid The video footage from Pieces open house held on Oct. 14 and 15. CO2 phase, by putting dry ice in IV and V contains images of giant “We are putting on this open a closed tube and submerging it in groupers, steam vents and even shots house to showcase what it is we a cup of water. He explained that of the submarines themselves. do here in the school to the general when ice goes from a solid to a gas, The event was excellent for stu- public,” Student Service Specialists it expands. When prevented from dents of all ages, professors and sci- Leona Anthony said. “We had near- expanding the liquid CO2 phase ence enthusiasts alike, according to ly 3,000 school kids here yesterday; is visible. The results came with Anthony. that’s just school kids alone, not a surprising bang, as the pressure “This happens only every other counting their teachers. Today we building inside the tube caused an year, and it just keeps getting bigger have students from high schools explosion in the water. and better,” Anthony said. “We are that were not able to attend yester- “This demonstration is to excite the hot spot for cool science.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Editor: Scott Alonso Associate Editor: Robert Shikina | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Thursday, October 27, 2005 | Page 7 Warriors return for exhibition matches matches. “The system we’re playing Players work fits real well against playing a team like UCSB. It’s the strategy on block- to improve ing where you follow the hitter, it’s simple, but fundamental,” said senior their skills outside hitter Matt Bender. “We have a new theme and setup for our overall By Liane Yim game with the new coach.” Ka Leo Staff Writer The Warriors need to contain the Gauchos biggest threat, junior hitter The University of Hawai‘i men’s Evan Patak, who garnered First-Team volleyball team returns to its home court All-American honors by the America this week for a pair of exhibition matches Volleyball Coaches Association and against the University of Santa Barbara earned First-Team All-MPSF honors in Gauchos Friday and Saturday night. the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. The Warriors were success- Not only is Patak a threat at the net, ful in their first preseason game in he also set the record for most service Canada earlier this month, pulling aces. Both the Warriors and the Gauchos off two upsets against the University had their season cut short, losing to Long of British Columbia. Beach State. The Warriors lost in the “It was our first exhibition and MPSF quarterfinals, while the Gauchos we can definitely play a lot better. lost in the semifinals. It was great to get out there,” said Regardless of the outcome, the junior setter Brian Beckwith. “For matches should be beneficial to Hawai‘i. the new guys, it was good for them to “UCSB is one of the better teams in our get a feel for a different team because league,” said Warrior Associate Coach we’re pretty new this year, especially Tino Reyes. “One of the reasons we our outside hitting positions.” asked them to come down is because The Warriors have an added edge that’s our first conference game of the this season. Carl McGown, Brigham year in January and we wanted to take a Young University’s former volleyball look at them.” coach, has been a volleyball consultant Exhibition matches are an opportu- for the Warriors this fall and has imple- nity for teams to experiment before the mented a more effective system. regular season begins. “We want to win, A new season brings new begin- but more importantly, better our play and nings, as the Warriors are looking to get as good as we can,” Reft said. “We fine-tune their skills, change old habits want to use these games as opportunities TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i and omit careless mistakes. “We’re try- to get better.” Outside Hittter Jose Delgado and the Warriors will play an exhibition game against UC Santa Barbara at the Stan Sheriff ing to make strides with the system Both matches will begin at 7 p.m. Center Friday. we’re implementing on our team. We’re in the Stan Sheriff Center. Fans can all learning new things, especially in attend Friday’s match but Saturday’s defense and blocking,” said senior libero match will be closed to the public due Alfred Reft. to the shortage of arena staff, who will Hawai‘i is also confident they be working at Aloha Stadium for the can be effective in the exhibition Warrior football game. Page 8 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Thursday, October 27, 2005 | SPORTS ‘Bows aim to cinch top seed By Zack Smith a 10-5-2 record so far this season, State is looking to take the confer- Ka Leo Staff Writer sharing the conference lead with a 4-1 ence title behind the defensive play record. The turnaround can be credited of junior Rochelle Jagdeo and junior The number one seed in the wom- to Nevada’s second-year head coach, goalkeeper Angie Larsen. Jagdeo is en’s Western Athletic Conference soc- Terri Patraw. Her recruiting class the defensive Preseason Player of the cer tournament will be determined this includes both the offensive and defen- Year in the WAC and Larsen has not weekend, and the Rainbow Wahine are sive players of the week in the WAC, allowed a goal in her 383 minutes of competing for the ranking. Hawai‘i as well as the Wolfpack’s leading WAC play this season. and Nevada are tied for first place (12 scorer, freshman Miranda Montejo. The matches this weekend are points) in the conference and will play A win over Nevada would almost the last home games for Hawai‘i each other on Friday. Fresno State, guarantee UH its second WAC title goalkeeper Mahie Atay, defenders Emily Rose and Ashley Chaffin, close behind in second (10 points), and a No. 1 seed in the upcoming con- midfielder Natalie Groenewoud and will play Hawai‘i on Sunday. ference tournament. Even though the forward Natasha Kai. The five UH Hawai‘i was predicted to be atop teams are already selected, the seeding seniors will be looking to end on a the conference; however, Nevada has won’t be known until the final game. high note with a conference champi- been a surprise. “They were the door- The top two seeds in the tournament onship in their final season. mat of even the WAC last year,” said receive a first-round bye. “It would be amazing,” Groenewoud University of Hawai‘i Head Coach Hawaii’s final opponent of the said. “We’re favored to win the WAC ... Pinsoom Tenzing. “It is a remarkable regular season could also sneak into it would be a great accomplishment job what they’ve done.” one of the top spots. Fresno State for everybody.” Nevada has gone from winning comes to Hawai‘i on Sunday with The Rainbow Wahine return only two games last year to posting a 3-1-1 record in the WAC. Fresno from a four-game road trip in which they went 3-1. They sustained a number of bumps on the road, including losing Kai, their leading scorer, for two games due to injury. According to coach Tenzing, the team is at about 60 percent health right now. “It was such a long trip,” Rose said. “We could have done better if we settled down and played like we know we can.” Hawai‘i has played well at home, winning its last nine WAC games and three home games with a combined score of 9-0. “We play with a different energy at home,” coach Tenzing said. “Regardless, we have to win both of the games this weekend if we’re in shape.” The key to this weekend is staying focused, Groenewoud said. “[We have to go] in there ... ready to play our game.” With two appearances this weekend, the fifth-year senior can tie the record for most career matches played, with 81. Friday’s game starts at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s game starts at 5 p.m. Both games are at the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium. Admission and parking are free. The games will be televised live on KFVE-TV.

FILE PHOTO • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i University of Hawai‘i midfielder Natalie Groenewoud looks to end her final season on a high note with a Western Athletic Conference championship. Groenewoud, a fifth year senior, can tie the career record of 81 matches played with appearances against Nevada and Fresno Statew at the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium. SPORTS | Thursday, October 27, 2004 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 9 A rival returns to Aloha Stadium California in a couple of weeks. They can’t let this one slip by, so they’re going to be very ready to play.” On offense, Hawai‘i sophomore quarterback Colt Brennen ranks second in the nation in total offense with 363.7 yards, and three receiv- ers — Ryan Grice-Mullen, Davone Bess, and Chad Mock — each sur- passed 100 yards in the last two games. Senior linebacker Tanuvasa Moe currently ranks 14th in the WAC, averaging 7.3 tackles per game. “[Fresno State] is one of our hugest rivals and anytime you get blown out like that, it’s just embarrassing. We’re going to have to make up for last year,” Moe said. Freshman receiver Davone Bess, who made nine catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns against San TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Jose State last week, feels confident Senior Nate Ilaoa (4) breaks away from the Boise State defense on his way beating WAC members New Mexico to a touchdown in the first half of the game at Aloha Stadium Saturday, Oct. 1. State at home and San Jose State on Ilaoa's score was the first rushing touchdown of the year for the Warriors. the road. “It feels really good just to know we’re on a two-game winning By Robert Shikina Satele said. “They’re good, but we’re streak, just really high,” Bess said. Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor good enough to beat these guys.” “We must carry the same intensity, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa same focus and maintain our compo- After an embarrassment on nation- Head Coach June Jones expects the sure and bring it to this weekend.” al television last year, it’s pay back home crowd to be a valuable support Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. time. The Fresno State Bulldogs routed in the rivalry. “The home crowd has Hawai‘i Time. The game will be the Warriors 70-14 at the Bulldogs’ always been a help for us,” Jones said. broadcast on national television sta- Stadium last year, but the Rainbow “[Fresno State Head Coach] Pat Hill tion ABC. The Warriors hope to sell TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Warriors expect to pay the bulldogs has commented on that a few times.” out Aloha Stadium. Twenty-eight Freshman Ryan Grice-Mullen jukes out the Broncos defense for one of his two back at Aloha Stadium this weekend. The No. 22 Bulldogs pose a major thousand tickets have been sold. touchdowns on the night against Boise State at Aloha Stadium Saturday, October 1. The Warriors (3-4, 3-2 WAC) regained challenge, ranking sixth in the nation in their confidence after back-to-back wins scoring offense, averaging 43.8 points and look to extend the Bulldogs’ record per game and 12th in the nation for total against Hawai‘i at Aloha Stadium to six defense with 290 yards. consecutive losses. “They’re a physically tough team Junior left guard Samson Satele because of Pat [Hill], and they run the remembers last year’s humiliating football. That’s what they want to do defeat. “We have a lot of animosity first,” Jones said. “We’ve come up with against them,” Satele said. “Last year a pretty good passing game to match they ran an onside kick and they were what they do on the run.” up like 40-something in the fourth quar- Two of the Bulldogs’ rushers are ter, so that shows how much respect in the top four of WAC rushing leaders: they have for us.” Wendell Mathis and Bryson Sumlin. “This Saturday, we’re not going to Mathis ranks third in the WAC, averag- have respect for them,” Satele continued. ing 79.5 yards per game, while Sumlin “We’re going to do whatever it takes to ranks fourth in the conference, averag- kill these guys. I want to blow these guys ing 63.2 yards per game. Senior quar- out cause last year they made us look terback Paul Pinegar is ranked 12th in stupid on TV. [I] just want to shut them NCAA passing efficiency (157.2). down and shove it down their throat.” Jones said, “I think they’re a better Aside from the shutting down and football team this year. They look like throat stuffing, Satele still recognizes they’re more consistent in what they are the Bulldogs’ ability. “These guys look doing, and they’ve got a lot to play for. better than they did the past three years,” “They’re going to play Southern Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 10 | Thursday, October 27, 2005 Comics Editor: Joe Guinto | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected]

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By Kumari Sherreitt Ka Leo Staff Writer

Down a muddy dirt road, nestled from view by big shady trees, away from the North Shore crowds, lies the house and workshop of shaper Bret Marumoto. The years of hard work have yet to show their mark on this 36-year-old professional surfboard shaper. His youthful features and vibrant attitude masks his 20 years of shaping experience. While raising his two young daughters he man- FAR LEFT: Shaper Bret ages his surfboard shaping company: Bret Boards Hawai‘i. Muramoto works on a Bret Boards Hawaii’s base is just minutes from the board in his shaping room North Shores’ top surf breaks at Sunset and Pipeline, and just seconds from his home. on the North Shore. “[It’s] pretty much out of my backyard,” Marumoto said. TOP: Surfboard shaper Bret The ease and relaxed atmosphere of his surroundings Muramoto with daughters creates a mood not typically associated with the aggressive Jordan, 4, middle, and North Shore underground scene. The high intensity perfor- Tiani, 10, right, at Sunset mance of his boards, contrasts Marumoto, a humble and Beach elementary school. down-to-earth North Shore family man. In 1993, Derek Ho won the World Champion ASP Pipe Masters contest on Marumoto’s board, and ever since LEFT: North Shore surfboard elite surfers have come to him to create quality boards. Bret shaper Bret Muramoto riding Boards Hawai‘i team riders include surfers Dustin Barca, one of his creations at Velzyland. Tom Dosland, and Coco Ho. Surfing giants such as Andy Irons, Kala Alexander, and Sunny Garcia provide Marumoto PHOTOS BY JESSE BOWMAN with feedback to improve the quality of his boards. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Marumoto steers away from the current trend of manufacturing in China. He wants to, “keep it grass-roots, keep it real, and keep it core.” Custom shaped boards make up 85 percent of Marumoto’s business. He feels passionate about being able to “create art that you can ride,” and be involved in the surf lifestyle. Marumoto designs and shapes surfboards for any type of He hopes to expand to Japan and eventually Europe in the rider, from the “X-Grom” which caters to young keiki, to the future, while staying true to his core roots. “Tow in,” which has been tested by pros on the outer reefs of He says his daughters keep him serious and motivated, the Hawaiian Islands and Tahiti. and are his top priority. Marumoto has been building his career since the age of “[I] take it day by day and everyday is a challenge,” 14, when he began to cultivate his skills by fixing dings in Marumoto said. “It takes a lot of organization and being on his friends and his own surfboards. In high school, he started top of things.” shaping, and through a friend at Quiksilver he worked his way up from airbrushing to an apprentice position under shaper He views himself and his success as “blessed and God Eric Arakawa. From there he went to companies like Island given, it could of gone a different way.” Classics. Learning through trial and error, and influenced by Marumoto says that shaping isn’t the way to make mil- many years of experience, Marumoto branched out to create lions, but it takes care of the needs of himself and his family. his own company. “[My boards are made of] precision type stuff, with real For more information on Bret Boards Hawai‘i visit www.bret- impeccable quality, and good workers,” Marumoto said. boardshawaii.com. Page 12 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Thursday, October 27, 2005 | SURF Learn to Surf – Get Prepared Before Going Out Step #3 Equipment Check By Jamie Sato money on a board, look into buying a Ka Leo Contributing Writer used one. There are many used surfboard stores around the island that offer high- While you’re working out and quality, used boards for half the price of looking over your book of surf terms, new ones. While a used board may have the next step in learning how to surf a few patches or some discoloration, is to think about what kind of equip- it may be worth it to save your money ment you will need. and wait until you are a more improved Although new gear is one of the surfer to buy a new board. best parts of starting something new, If you aren’t ready to buy a don’t blow all your money on equip- surfboard and are planning on bor- ment just yet. Before you rush out to buy rowing one from a friend, you may that brand new $400 shortboard with want to rethink the idea. Surfers tend airbrushed flames and orange fins, you to be very protective of their boards because surfboards are costly and need to take time to think about what you easy to damage. Keep that in mind really need. when borrowing a board. While every surfer has their own The alternative to borrowing a preference as to what kind of board they board is to rent one. There are many like to ride or which brand of wax they places that allow you to rent surfboards like to use, most will agree there are around the island, especially in Waikiki. specific pieces of equipment a begin- Many give a Kama‘aina discount, which ning surfer needs in order to successfully you can receive with a valid University learn how to surf. of Hawai‘i or Hawai‘i State ID. Renting The most essential piece of equip- a board comes with a few perks, like not ment you will need is a surfboard. having to worry about transportation for However, not just any surfboard will your surfboard, and you are provided do. As a beginner, a longboard is rec- with wax, a leash and a place to store ommended. Wahiawa shaper Gary your things. On average, renting a surf- Morihara, who has shaped surfboards board will cost you about $8 for the first for over 30 years, feels longboards are hour and $4 for each additional hour. Illustrated by Casey Ishitani definitely easier to learn on. If you don’t rent a board, be sure surfboard lengths, so if you are riding a racks can run from $175 to $350, so it is for one that fits snugly. If you buy one “Longboards are easier because the to get wax and a leash. Any brand of nine-foot board, a nine-foot leash should best to shop around before buying. that is too large, you will find yourself board has more volume, so it offers surfboard wax will do, but check the work well. Leashes are available at most If you’re not ready to shell constantly pulling it down and possibly more stability and is easier to paddle,” packaging to make sure it is intended for surf shops and are made in two differ- out a large sum of money, then soft getting sunburned in areas where your Morihara said. “Because shortboards are warm water or tropical conditions. This ent styles, ankle and calf leashes. Ankle racks are your best bet. Soft racks rash guard rolls up. designed to be more responsive, they are type of wax is harder, so it will withstand are typically constructed of foam, While a rash guard works well also less stable.” leashes are made for both longboarders the heat and won’t melt off your board. which is then covered with a weath- in protecting most of your upper body Although it may seem cooler to and shortboarders, while calf leashes The other type of wax, cold water wax, erproof outer layer. Soft racks fasten from the sun, your face is still exposed. ride a shortboard like all the pros in are generally made for longboarders. is for water with lower temperatures and onto your car with adjustable straps. Surfers are at a higher risk for sunburn the magazines, riding one is difficult, Both types of leashes work equally well is made softer so it does not harden up in Though soft racks are not as stable or due to spending long periods of time so don’t expect to do a cutback like and should cost about the same price, cold water and become slick. Surfboard reliable as hard racks, they cost much in the sun. They also have to withstand Andy Irons on your first wave, or to between $15 and $30. wax is available at most surf shops and less, usually between $25 and $50, an additional 25 percent of UV rays even catch the wave. As far as transportation for your convenience stores, and should cost you and are available at most surf shops. reflected by the water. Using sunscreen A surfboard is usually classified as board, the easiest way is to find a friend about a dollar. For those who do not have access will only work if you apply it at least a a longboard when it is at least nine feet with a car and surf rack to drive you to Along with wax, it is necessary for to a car, using a bicycle is your last half an hour before going into the water, long. A nine-foot longboard is perfect the beach. If you have your own car and beginning surfers to get a leash. Having bet. However, be aware that riding a otherwise, it will wash off in about 15 for beginners because it is large enough are thinking about becoming a serious to wear a leash may seem like a nui- bicycle with a surfboard strapped to minutes. Local surfer Brad Easterling to balance on, yet small enough to turn surfer, investing in a high-quality hard sance, but you will be thankful you have the side is difficult, as well as danger- knows what it is like to get badly sun- without too much difficulty. surfboard rack is a good idea. Hard it after your first wipeout, when instead ous. Surfboard racks for bicycles cost burned while surfing. Prices for new surfboards can range racks are usually constructed of metal of having to swim 50 yards for your between $75 and $150, and are avail- “I get sunburned all the time while from $200 to a couple thousand dollars. board, you just need to take a few strokes and clamp onto the roof of your car. able in bike shops. If you’re really short wearing sunscreen,” Easterling said. “I If you’re not ready to spend all your to grab it. Leash lengths correspond to These racks are stable and reliable. Hard on cash, it is also possible to construct guess the sunscreen just washes off your own surfboard racks for a bicycle, after a while.” using about a half an hour of your time The most effective type of protection against the sun is zinc oxide sun- and less than $20. For full instructions, screen. Even if you have never heard go to www.rodndtube.com. of it, you have all seen it – the surfer Finally, be sure that what you are with the strip of white down their nose going to wear while surfing is going to or the lifeguard with two white lines stay on. Guys, make sure your board under their eyes. If you don’t want the shorts fit well, and girls, be absolutely white sunscreened surfer look, it is also positive your swimsuit is going to stay available in a clear form. Zinc oxide on. There’s nothing more embarrassing sunscreen is waterproof and will last than falling off your board and out of your entire surf session, plus it is afford- your swimsuit. able. A container of zinc oxide sunscreen If you get sunburned easily, as most will cost around $5, and you can use it beginners do, investing in a quality rash anywhere on your body, even your lips. guard will do you a lot of good. Most Having the right type of equip- rash guards cost around $35 – $50. They ment before you go surfing is an not only protect your skin from harmful important step to getting prepared UV rays, they also keep your body from before you go out. rubbing on the board, preventing“board rash.” When buying a rash guard, look Next week: Step #4 Hit the Water

JESSE BOWMAN • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Myles Padaca pulls a cutback at Velzyland.