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Molecular biologist named 2006 Scientist of the Year UH survives battle over pier Marla Berry, a molecular biologist with the John A. Burns School of Medicine, received the distinc- UH working to tion of Scientist of the Year for 2006 from the Honolulu Chapter of the find a new home for Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation. Berry has researched antioxidant enzymes its marine center that are important to understanding many varied diseases, and also By Robert Shikina teaches courses about ethics in bio- Ka Leo Associate News Editor medical research, grantsmanship and scientific writing. After graduating from the “Dr. Berry is an outstanding University of Rhode Island with a example of the world-class scien- bachelor’s degree in marine biology, tific researchers attracted to our Allison Fong left her home state to Medical School,” said interim Dean pursue a master’s degree in the ocean- T. Samuel Shomaker. ography department at the University The Honolulu chapter of ARCS of Hawaii’s School of Ocean and Earth awards Scientist of the Year to a Sciences and Technology. UH professor who contributes to the When Fong arrived in Hawai‘i in advancement of science through 2004, SOEST had already spent years research and by mentoring a “new searching for a new location to move generation of investigators.” its Marine Center. Since 1976 UH has “The award selection commit- operated its Marine Center on pier 45, tee was especially impressed by the or Snug Harbor, the small corner of number of people Dr. Berry has Honolulu Harbor that serves as access trained,” said Cheryl Ernst, president to the ocean for students and scientists of ARCS-Honolulu, “from under- doing ocean-related research. graduates in ethnic groups that are Like Fong, many of the 61 gradu- underrepresented in the sciences ate students in SOEST’s oceanographic to post-doctoral researchers from department came from different states around the world.” and countries to study oceanography, a broad category of marine science ROBERT SHIKINA • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Maori architect gives lecture with multifarious topics relating to the Kilo Moana, UH's $56 million dollar research vessel, berthed at the Marine Center in Honolulu Harbor. The Navy-owned ship is used by the School Professor Mike Barns, a Maori earth’s oceans and seas. Within ocean- of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology for research projects such as the HOT program. architect currently in residence as the ography there is an understanding that Andrews Chair at the University of the dominance of oceans on the earth’s students condemned the House resolu- the ground repaved and changed into amended the resolution to request Hawai‘i School for Hawaiian, Asian surface creates a direct influence in the tion as it was written and sought to space for container storage. UH and the DOT work collabora- and Pacific Studies, will be giving world’s atmosphere and global climate. protect the facilities that allow them to “They [UH] occupy a huge strike tively to pursue UH’s relocation from lectures on Pacific architecture on The students come to UH to study do research. of land there, Snug Harbor,” said Barry the KMR. The resolution passed with May 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the oceanography because “we are one of Fukunaga, deputy director of the Harbor the new amendments. School of Architecture Auditorium the best [oceanography schools] in the DOT’s New Turn Division of the DOT. “To develop a “The new resolution reflects a pro- and May 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. nation,” said Lorenz Magaard, chairper- container yard of any significance and gressive spirit and a supportive spirit,” at the Kamakakuokalani Center for son of the department of oceanography. SOEST’s ability to bring in close benefit, we need to actually develop the Keil said. “While there are many prob- Hawaiian Studies, room 101. While the university holds a to $70 million in extramural funding entire frontage area.” lems that need to be solved, I’m happy Barns earned his master’s in 65-year lease with 30 years remain- this year and its oceanography depart- Klaus Keil, the interim dean of with the resolution.” architecture from the University ing on the land the Marine Center ment – a “jewel” of UH as some profes- SOEST, said the DOT’s approach to of Hawai‘i and is now a senior stands on, the State House considered sors call it – were not enough to keep the problem was wrong. “The attitude The ideal location for studying the ocean lecturer at Auckland University in a resolution last April to evict UH from it off the radar of commercial inter- of the DOT was really, ‘lets evict UH, New Zealand. As Andrews Chair, Snug Harbor. An eviction would have ests seeking more space in the harbor. and let them do whatever to survive,’” UH scientists sometimes liken he is helping to design the new annulled marine research, obscured Barry Fukunaga, deputy director of the Keil said. “The DOT had to collaborate Hawai‘i to a floating buoy in the middle Hawai‘inuiakea School of Hawaiian the school’s access to the ocean, and Harbor Division, said the UH Marine with the University of Hawai‘i. They of the Pacific Ocean, a perfect site from Knowledge, a new school formed by crippled its ability to do research, UH Center blocks access to a large plot couldn’t just bully us out of that lease.” which scientists can launch their deep the merger of the Kamakakuokalani scientists said. of developable land – the Kapālama This, however, was not the first ocean experiments. Sixty miles north Center for Hawaiian Studies and the Supporters of the Marine Center Military Reserve. In order to utilize attempt made by the university or the of O‘ahu, a data assessment site called Kawaihuelani Hawaiian Language recognized the growing need for KMR, UH would have to move. DOT to relocate UH’s Marine Center. station ALOHA is part of the longest department. cargo space in the commercial harbor Secured behind its fence and guard In 1993, the university created running time-series research project in and were willing to pack up and settle shack off Sand Island access road, UH’s plans with the Department of Business, the Pacific. UH researchers have con- “Zombie Prom” at the Rainbow somewhere new as long as facili- Marine Center shuddered from com- Economic Development and Tourism tinuously hand-collected data, month- Film Fest ties that were comparable or better mercial interests’ attempts to try and at the cost of nearly $1 million dollars to-month, for the Hawai‘i Ocean Time- This year’s Rainbow Film resulted from the exchange. edge it out of Snug Harbor. to relocate the Marine Center onto pier series from sites such as station ALOHA Festival (formerly the Honolulu Proponents of the Harbors Last year the Marine Center gave 38. Brian Taylor, acting associate dean the last 18 years. Along these cruises Gay & Lesbian Film Festival) will Division and commercial interests up one of its 17 acres to ease com- of research at SOEST, said plans were researchers, scientists, and students can be held Thursday, May 25 through drew reference to a study com- merce’s pressure for more space. But so far along that there were “full archi- take measurements of the oceans’ vari- Sunday, May 28 at the Doris Duke pleted by the Harbors Division of the DOT still urged the legislature to tectural drawings of buildings, docks, ability over the deep water rather than Theater at the Honolulu Academy the Department of Transportation in break UH’s 65-year land lease, ceded to the whole thing. They were down to along coastal lines off the mainland. of Arts. “Zombie Prom,” star- 1997. In that study it was projected the university by the Board of Land and picking the color of the walls.” Dave Karl, a UH professor of ring RuPaul, will return for a the Harbor would reach full capac- Natural Resources for educational use Under the administration of then oceanography, helped bring the feder- late-night screening. Over 200 ity by year 2011. Lack of cargo stor- in 1973, and relocate the Marine Center Gov. Ben Cayetano, however, plans ally funded HOT program to the uni- other movies, documentaries, ani- age space, Harbors Division said, away from Snug Harbor. for the new Marine Center at Pier 38 versity in 1988. Although nearly 20 mations and short films will be would mean citizens around the The DOT has already made plans were suddenly scrapped and instead, a years of data have been collected, 30 presented over the four days. state wouldn’t get the goods they for the property. Fishing Village was built in its place. to 50 continuous years of data would Titles include “Meth,” a docu- use everyday. At the cost of $300 million, the Currently the fish auction where hun- be needed to spot trends in climate and mentary on methamphetamine use Harbors Division’s idea was noth- DOT wants to fill in Snug Harbor and dred pound tuna are lined up on skids the earth’s climate variability, Karl said. in the gay community, and “Pursuit ing new. The tug-of-war between the build up the pier to create 2,000 feet of and sold off before sunrise is sheltered “We’re partway there, but we’re not all of Equality,” the festival’s open- DOT and UH has been ongoing for pier frontage. Large cranes would be under the Fishing Village. the way there,” he said. “As you build ing film, a documentary about the over a decade. But this was the first installed on the pier side for loading On April 5, Karl Keil, interim the time-series record, you see trends homosexual community fighting for time the dispute had become a threat and unloading container ships. Behind dean of SOEST, and 17 other faculty and you see signals jumping out of the equality and the right to marry. For to the existence and continuity of the Snug Harbor, the 98 business tenants and students gave testimony against background.” more information or to purchase SOEST. With the DOT on the verge of on the 70-acre KMR property would the proposed resolution to remove passes, visit http://www.hglcf.org. throwing the university out, faculty and be removed, the warehouses torn down, UH from Snug Harbor. The House See MARINE, page 2 Page 2 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | NEWS

Events MARINE: Pier 35 possible option for UH From page 1 sink for atmo- cerns with that option too. Calendar spheric CO2,” “Still there’s a long way to go, Fong said. on pier 35,” Keil said. “And that will Compiled by Alice Kim place on Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 The data set from the HOT study p.m. at Business Administration, Jerome require a lot of work.” made many discoveries since the pro- Aucan, a physi- The drawback of Pier 35 is its Free Events room E301. For more informa- gram’s beginnings. cal oceanog- total size – only 4.9 acres, less than The fourth annual tion, call 956-8500. Abilities Art “We thought we had a pretty good rapher who the proposed eight acres need in the Show opening reception will understanding of the ocean as an eco- received his ‘93 relocation plan, omitting the take place tomorrow from 6:30 “Mechanisms of the Onset and system. And then we started to uncover Ph.D. from growth of the SOEST department p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Studio Evolution of Basaltic Plinian some of its secrets, found some sur- Aucan S O E S T , in the years since. In 1989, the year of Roy Venters on Nu‘uanu Eruptions Inferred From Case prises,” Karl said. Discoveries include is another SOEST was formed, the extramural Avenue. The exhibit seeks to Studies of Etna 122 BC and organisms previously unknown to exist researcher at the budget was $25 million compared to reduce discrimination against Tarawera 1886,” a geology and in the ocean and using new metabolic university, but is doing research through this year’s $70 million budget. those with mental illness by geophysics final oral, will take capabilities, such as harvesting light his own grants. Aucan has been conduct- “Pier 35, Harbor group is tell- highlighting their artistic con- place on Friday from 1 p.m. energy or chemical energy by ways ing wave climate research off O‘ahu for ing us, that’s the best option for us,” tributions. The art show will to 3 p.m. at the Pacific Ocean unanticipated. five years by using three-feet-in-diameter Brian Taylor said. “Even that option be held until May 27. For more Science & Technology Building, “These are first order discover- wavy buoys located at Waimea Bay and has lots of catches.” information, call Susan Miller at room 723. For more information, ies, things that you’re going to have to Kailua Bay. His research, funded by the Despite the upcoming chal- rewrite the textbooks,” Karl said. 956-3975, e-mail millers@hawaii. call 956-8500. Office of Naval Research, is used by lenges of finding a new location, The HOT program, an opera- edu, or visit http://www.vsarts. several organizations such as the Army those working in SOEST are happy tion with a $2.5 million annual bud- hawaii.edu. “Why Firms File Bankruptcy in Corps of Engineers, National Weather to have overcome the recent intimida- get funded by the National Science Service, and a private company creating tion from the DOT. “We’re definitely Delaware: An Agency Theory Foundation, is increasingly being “Measurements of Asuaryan Perspective of Forum Shopping,” energy out of waves. pleased that we had a chance to be used for other research because of its “There’s lots of things happening heard,” said Magaard, chairman of Effect in Salt from Man-Made an international management length of existence. there,” Aucan said about Snug Harbor. the oceanography department. final oral, will take place on and Natural Sources,” a phys- If Snug Harbor were to disap- “All my tools and a machine shop are The amendments to the resolution ics final oral, will take place Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at pear, Karl said, “[NSF is] going to feel at Snug Harbor.” Aucan also maintains are good news for the state, Keil said. on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to Business Administration, room that they got burned.” He added, “[It] and prepares his wave buoys there in “Eight hundred people [in 12:30 p.m. at Watanabe Hall, A301. For more information, call doesn’t help the university or the state, addition to storing his large containers. SOEST makes it] one of the larg- room 417. For more informa- 956-8500. NSF is kind of the gold standard for Aucan said inadequate replacement for est high-tech enterprises in the state tion, call 956-8500. doing research.” Snug Harbor would be detrimental to of Hawai‘i,” Keil said. “We are an “Te Ahurei 2006,” a Maori song One graduate student using data the university. important player in the economy.” “The Journey Toward the and dance festival, will take from the HOT site for research is “Snug provides support to all the The UH oceanography depart- PhD: The Native Hawaiian place on Saturday from 3 Allison Fong. Phytoplankton blooms, [other schools’] ships,” Aucan said. ment, ranked third in the nation accord- Experience,” an education final p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Orvis or the sudden flourish of single-celled “Those ships very often work in the ing to the amount of research funding oral, will take place on Friday Auditorium. Te Kapa Haka o algae in the ocean, are a part of Fong’s Pacific, and they come here. Those peo- received from the National Science from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Wist Mānoa, led by Tama Halverson, research. These ocean blooms, some- ple use our facilities for their ships.” Foundation, also had a lot of concern times stretching across more than 300 Hall, room 131. For more infor- presents the annual Ahurei festi- about the original resolution. miles, can be seen from outer space. mation, call 956-8500. val, a presentation of traditional The next Marine Center “They amended that resolution Studying the cause of these blooms is song and dance of the indig- in a way that is good for us,” said made difficult because of their quick “The Role of Cognitive Absorption enous people of New Zealand. A On April 19, the Hawai‘i Senate Aucan, a physical oceanographer. growth and sudden disappearance, passed House Concurrent Resolution “We recognize that. Maybe the ship- in Technology Acceptance: Not All donation of $5 is suggested for often within a month. Fong’s research 266 requiring the DOT to work with ping industry needs to make a little this event. Dimensions are Created Equal,” For more information, touches upon how these blooms affect the university in finding a new location effort on their side to make better use a communication and informa- contact Jamie Tuuta, a Maori lan- open ocean biogeochemical cycles, for the Marine Center. This year, the of their space.” tion science final oral, will take guage instructor, at 956-2227. the cycles between living organisms DOT and UH will compile a progress and the climate. report on the relocation of UH to be Although the direct application presented to the legislature next ses- of Fong’s research may be obscure, sion. This time, the DOT is required NewsBriefs there is some general application for to include representation from UH Jump from page 1 her work. Phytoplankton in seawater in its discussion. Additionally, fund- absorbs carbon dioxide in the atmo- ing for the proposed move has to be sphere during photosynthesis. During found, said Keil. these phytoplankton blooms, scientists Certain restrictions UH and the UH researcher receives honorary at UH have detected a drop in CO2 DOT need to work through are finding doctorate above the ocean. When the plants die, a location with a berth deep enough for On April 13, at the commence- they sink to the ocean bottom, bringing the two research vessels at the Marine ment ceremony at the University of the carbon dioxide with them. Center, such as the $56 million Kilo Canterbury in New Zealand, Neil “Atmosphere-ocean interactions Moana, a pier strong enough for heavy Scott, a researcher with the University are basically what drives global cli- equipment and equipped with enough of Hawai‘i College of Education, was mate,” Fong said. “And so by under- power to run the on-site laboratories. awarded an honorary doctorate. standing the biogeochemistry, we hope Alternative sites have been con- The doctorate was in response to to be able to understand to what degree sidered, such as Pearl Harbor, which his work with disabled students. In 1976, or extent the ocean serves to buffer us has curfew restrictions, and Barbers Scott developed small computers which [from CO2].” Point – “the end of the earth,” as allowed children with disabilities to par- “The ocean is huge. And so other Karl called it. Pier 35 in Honolulu ticipate in activities at school. It also than forests, which are obviously being Harbor currently appears to be the made it possible for adults to communi- depleted everywhere, the ocean is the only viable option for UH at this cate with disabled children in both work only other place that serves as a carbon time. Nevertheless, there are con- and home environments. He has continued to develop technology to help those with disabilities learn skills that aid in everything from attaining employment to using computers at home. Scott is an alumnus of the University of Canterbury and was nomi- nated for the doctorate by the alumni association. He is currently the director of the Archimedes Project, a project sponsored by the Curriculum Research & Development Group.

English professor receives Graduate Mentoring Award From a pool of finalists including Ricardo Trimillios and C. Mike Douglas, Ian MacMillan was chosen as the recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award for 2006. A letter of nomination said, “While he continues to publish an unbroken stream of short fiction and novels, he provides guidance to an astonishing number of students who benefit from his artistic discernment, conscientious instruction, and strong advocacy ... He actively helps each student fulfill his potential as a writer by devoting countless hours to reading manuscripts, offering insightful advice, writing letters of recommendation, and encourag- ing students toward publication.” MacMillan recently published “The Braid” and “The Seven Orchids.” He teaches at the University of Hawai‘i in the Creative Writing Program. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz Associate Editor: Alyssa Navares | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected] Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | Page 3

Mainland reggae band to play in Honolulu

By Jesse K. Shain Ka Leo Contributing Writer

The end of the school year is looming around the corner and stress is choking the air. This Thursday, take a breath of fresh air at the Straight Roots concert featuring Soldiers of Jah Army. Since 1997, this Washington D.C.-based reggae group has expanded on their roots reggae sound, pulling on various influences like rock, alternative and Intertwined with hip-hop. Intertwined with the sounds are con- the sounds are scious lyrics reflecting on issues of love, war conscious lyrics and society. This is the first reflecting on time SOJA has toured the islands, and with issues of love, war them they bring their live show Groundation. and society. Also on the bill are Ooklah the Moc, Humble Soul, THC and KTUH’s own Big Bar. Coming off their third Soldiersof Jah Army will release, Ooklah features “Koko Meets Ooklah performat Pipeline Cafe the Moc.” tomorrow at 10 p.m. This 18-and-over show at Pipeline Café Performingalongside on Thursday starts at 10 p.m. (doors open this reggae band are at 9 p.m.). Tickets can be purchased at the Ooklah the Moc and Campus Center box office, Jelly’s in ‘Aiea, Humble Soul. Hungry Ear, Hawaii’s Natural High, or at the door. For more information, visit http://www. goodvibezmusic.com or http://www.sojamu- COURTESY PHOTO sic.com. SOJA Page 4 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | PHOTO ESSAY

Doegles Seneia stands in line waiting for the dinner served by Central Union Church volunteers.

Waiting for Salvation Photos By Karis Lo

ov. Lingle invited homeless individ- uals and families displaced by the G recent closure of Ala Moana Beach Park to occupy a vacant warehouse as a temporary housing facility. This was a joint effort between members of the Office of House and Community Development Corporation of Hawai‘i, Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance, H5 (Hawai‘i helping the Hungry Have Hope), Waikiki Health Center, and the Governor’s Office. The temporary shelter is in a 36,000 square foot site that can house up to 200 people. The site is owned by the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority, which will make it available for the next eight months. TOP LEFT: The warehouse was refurbished in a three-day construction project that cost the state about $200,000. Utility facilities were installed for the homeless people. TOP RIGHT: The latest homeless solution is a state owned vacant warehouse at the makai end of Pier 1 in Kaka‘ako. The temporary shelter is open from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. and is primarily for people who were displaced when the state closed Ala Moana Beach Park in March.

Kamalei Hawelu's baby sleeping soundly on her shoulder when she shares her family situation TOP: Leinati Mata‘utia, president of the homeless advocacy group with governor Linda Lingle. ‘Ohana O Hawai‘i, rejoices in tears when she talks about the grace of God on the temporary shleter offered for the homeless people. PHOTO ESSAY | Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 5

TOP: (From left) Luis Portrela, Eugene Freeman, Laurice Alapie and Gary Kacker hold hands in prayer when Central Union Church Rev. Dean Vestal gives a blessing for the new temporary shelther at Kaka‘ako warehouse.

RIGHT: Mio plays his guitar in the refurbished 36,000 TOP: One of the homeless women, Jenny, asks Gov. Linda Lingle to help her get access to square foot warehouse. recharge her electronic wheelchair. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Editorials Page 6 | Wednesday, May 3, 2006 Editor: Matt Tuohy Associate Editor: Michelle White | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] If I lose my job, it’s worth it Group projects “If I lose my job, it’s worth While the “Day Without Government it,” said Cruz, who has a tempo- Immigrants” represents an impres- tend to ruin college rary work permit granted to many sive showing, it is unlikely that your entire life around them. it will directly lead to an actual By Eric Strand Central Americans. “It’s worth los- Next is my least favorite group needs to handle change. Instead, the rally indicates The Daily Vidette (Illinois State U.) ing several jobs to get my papers.” member, whom I will call “the more of a symbolic effort. The Those who took the day off (U-WIRE) NORMAL, Ill. – Professors enthusiast.” This is the person who rallies themselves send a power- aliens better from work and school affected cit- have always justified group projects incessantly suggests that you get ful message about standing up for ies all over the United States. One with the same age-old wisdom. They together for more meetings, and legislation one doesn’t believe in Staff Editorial example was a march of 1,200 claim that they teach us how to work who wants more useless audiovisual -- reminiscent of the 1960s, some The Collegiate Times people in Homestead, Fla., home to well with others. crap for the presentation. This per- might argue. When viewing the Virginia Tech one of Florida’s largest immigrant As students, we have more or son has good intentions but needs to many different rallies as a whole, less come to the conclusion that understand that group projects liter- populations. Six of the 14 Perdue the obvious overarching message (U-WIRE) BLACKSBURG, chicken plants nationwide also group projects just plain suck. We ally demand banality. The one thing is that immigration is a big deal. have had so many rotten experienc- everyone knows about a group pre- Va. – On Monday, a widespread closed for the day as management “Day Without Immigrants” was A day such as this makes the issue es with them, and hate them for so sentation — teachers included — is expected labor shortages. A rally observed across the United States. more visible to people on the many reasons that the very thought that the rest of the class is supposed Illegal and legal immigrants alike ground level: not just politicians. of doing another one makes us want to sit and act comatose through- gathered for marches, prayers Average Americans care. to drop out of school and get a job out the entire thing; everyone just and demonstrations to show their A rally in Chicago This national day of immi- at the gas station. wants it to be over. importance to the country. The gration protests begs for action. We loathe the group project, and With that said, no one will be thousands who chose to participate ... brought out The government needs to realize curse our professors under our breath impressed with handouts printed on boycotted work, school and shop- how integrated and in-touch with when the assignment is passed down colored paper or poster boards cov- ping for the day to emphasize how 300,000 people American life many illegal immi- because we are positive that he or she ered with construction paper cut with the American economy is affected grants are, especially if they have gets some sort of sick pleasure out of pinking sheers. And while movie clips can be entertaining for your fellow by their presence in the United already been living here undetect- exercising their power and forcing us to support the classmates, make sure that you know States. ed for many years. The solution to actually contact and meet our peers in order to complete school work. what you are doing before you start. Monday’s protests came in cannot be to just “send them back.” cause. But to be sure, our teachers live Professors tend to get progressively response to a recent bill passed The situation is nowhere near that lives that are more similar to ours more hostile each time you restate, by the House of Representatives simple. Government officials need in Chicago representing the city’s than we think. They have to work “I can’t figure out how to turn up the that would classify all illegal immi- to work together to come up with minority population, as well as an imaginative solution to help well with others too, namely with col- volume on this thing.” grants in the United States as fel- labor groups, brought out 300,000 leagues from their department who Then there is the group mem- ons, punish those found to be help- the most possible people who, by people to support the cause. they refer to as “idiots” and “thugs” ber I will just refer to as “the tired ing or aiding them and provide whatever means, exist as a portion “This will symbolize the inter- of society that is not only func- behind closed doors. The point is that guy.” This is the one who shows funding for building a fence along your professor’s motivation for forcing up to every meeting looking and the United States-Mexican border. dependence of all of us, not just tional but vital. At the same time, immigrants, but all of society,” said a plan also needs to be put into you to do group projects stems from smelling like he just woke up from According to The Associated the natural human instinct to want to sleeping on a pile of broken glass. Press, Jose Cruz, from El Salvador, Chung-Wa Hong, executive direc- action that would stop the continued illegal immigration of mass make others suffer alongside you. This His clothes are stained, his shirt is took the day off from his construc- tor of the New York Immigration wrinkled, and he’s not wearing any numbers of people. is also the reason why you always tion job in order to support the mas- Coalition in the Associated Press seem to get stuck in a group with the socks with his boots. He remains This issue of illegal immigra- sive protest. article. same type of people every semes- relatively quiet during the meet- tion needs to be taken seriously. ter. Indeed, I think we can agree that ings, and always is drinking some- If anything, this “Day Without in every group project some general thing out of a fountain cup. This is Immigrants” should make govern- stock characters seem to emerge. also the guy who will show up to ment officials and Americans alike The first group member is “the class on the day of your presenta- aware that the issue of illegal immi- no-show.” This member either never tion wearing pajama pants and a gration is not going to disappear, shows up for scheduled meetings trucker hat. and it is up to us to take action. or is always late with a prepared The last stock group member I excuse — like the rest of the group will just call “the smart one who you has the power to fail them for their wish would just speak up and say that tardiness. The no-show usually has they’ll do the entire project by them- good ideas, but everything he or she selves.” This is the one person in your says is just a repeat of what the rest group you silently cheered for when of the group has been talking about your professor announced they would for the last 25 minutes. be in your group. This person is intel- Then there is the “I-can’t-meet- ligent and is a good public speaker, and at-that-time-either” group member. the professor seems to love them like This person is in the Gamma Phi a son or daughter. You know you will Circus, has three off-campus jobs, get at least a B+ just by association, but goes home every weekend and plays you secretly want them to just do the in a recreational basketball league entire project because it would make every Tuesday and Thursday night. your life that much easier. This is also The only time that is convenient for the person who will save the entire this group member to meet is at 7:30 group during the awkward silences of in the morning or at 10:15 at night. the presentation. If you don’t have this The worst thing about this person person in your group, make sure “the is that while his schedule can’t be enthusiast” has a lot of extra movie interrupted, you end up changing clips just in case. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Editorials Editor: Matt Tuohy Associate Editor: Michelle White | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | Page 7 Students need not EditorialCartoon be ashamed for seeking counseling times not widely advertised throughout universities. Case in point: the Counsling Center aforementioned surveys indicated that a little less than half of the can help ease students did not know about the services provided by the univer- college stresses sity at the Counseling and Student Development Center, which is By Jennifer Anwar located on the third floor of Queen Lili‘uokalani’s Center for Student Ka Leo Contributing Writer Services in room 312. If college is supposed to be the Anxiety over school and fam- best time of our lives, why are there ily problems brought me to the so many things to worry about and counseling center about a year so many difficult decisions to make? ago. Since my family was part Increasing school workloads and of the problem and most of my difficulties, social pressures from friends were unavailable, it was friends and family, and the increas- difficult finding someone I could ing competition in the economic talk to. Images of me lying on a workplace are all problems many couch with the shrink murmuring college students face, and more and asking how I felt flooded my often than not, struggle with. Yeah mind while waiting for my session. sure, there are the occasional — or Surprisingly, it wasn’t like that at Provided by KRT Campus even frequent — parties, but life all. I did have to explain how things made me feel, but instead I curled always seems to find a way to hit us about what you may want or need. 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The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (25-19, 7-6 WAC) will play their final home series this weekend against Utah State (7-36, 2-12 WAC) in an important WAC contest that will determine the seeding for next week’s WAC Tournament in Fresno, Calif. “It’s going to be a big series [with Utah State] depending on where we end up in the WAC, what seed we are, and how we enter the WAC tournament,” said Head Coach Bob Coolen. Paula Blanning, RHP Kristi Yoshizawa, 3B/C It will also be Senior Night on Saturday for pitcher Paula Blanning Senior pitcher Paula A transfer from Sierra and catcher Kristi Yoshizawa. Blanning, a fifth-year senior, College last year, Yoshizawa has pitched a career-high 35.1 been a mainstay in the Hawai‘i Friday’s game starts at 6 p.m. and innings this year. Against Detroit infield. This year, she moved Saturday’s doubleheader starts at 2 this year, Blanning struck out 14 from third base to catcher. She p.m. at the Rainbow Wahine Softball batters, which was one shy of Stadium. Admission is free. tying Brooke Wilkins’ record for is hitting .294 this season, and strikeouts in a game set in 1994. has five doubles, one triple, one Hawai‘i looks to bounce back home run and 20 RBIs thus far. after a rough road trip in which they Interesting Facts went 0-5 in conference games. • Born July 5, 1982 Interesting Facts “We were doing well until we • Major in communications • Born March 1, 1984 in hit this last road trip and then we hit • Favorite athlete is James Beston Carmichael, Calif. two real good opponents in Fresno • Biggest athletic thrills are • Favorites include the color State and Nevada,” Coolen said. winning a pitching award at red, Italian food, “Dumb “We didn’t fare well so we went 2001 Nationals and being and Dumber,” Aaliyah and from first to right now in the mix recruited to UH for second, third or fourth, so we’re • Favorite foods are ice cream Jagged Edge and spaghetti • Says the best thing about soft- struggling a little bit there.” • Favorite TV show is “Whose ball is throwing girls out when First baseman Tyleen Tausaga Line Is It Anyway?” they are trying to steal and continues to lead the team on • Says best things about softball throwing the ball in the air after offense. In WAC play, she’s hitting are the teamwork, her team- a strikeout .462 with a team high 18 hits and mates and winning • Her superstition is to never five doubles. Overall, Tausaga leads • Favorite quote is “Always look step on the white foul lines. the team with a .374 average and has on the bright side, and if there is • Favorite academic subject gone 49-for-131 with 10 doubles, no bright side, don’t look!” is math eight home runs and 30 RBIs. • If she could only keep one Also coming on strong in con- possession it would be her cat, ference play has been shortstop Pretzel Valana Manuma, who is 17-for-48 for a .358 average. She has been DAN RICHARDS • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i consistent at the plate and is second Hawaii’s senior pitcher Paula Blanning during her career-best 14-strikeout performance against De- on the team with the 17 hits, 8 runs troit earlier this season. Blanning will pitch in her final home series this weekend against Utah State. scored, three triples and has a team high seven RBIs. horse of the staff. She threw 133.0 the year and has thrown 70.2 innings On the season, sophomore innings this season and has a 12-10 with a 2.58 ERA. transfer Brandi Peiler has made an record with a 1.89 ERA. Smethurst Sophomore Kate Robinson has immediate impact in her first sea- has 15 complete games this sea- also come through as a starter, get- son as a Rainbow Wahine. She is son with three shut-outs, including ting the team’s third perfect game hitting .352 on the year and has two a perfect game against Longwood of the season with a stellar 14-strike doubles to go with her eight home (3/16) and a combined perfect game out performance over New Mexico runs and 26 RBIs. with Jessica Morton over Grambling State. Senior Paula Blanning and On the mound, Justine (3/27) in Louisiana. Fellow fresh- sophomore Jessica Morton spent Smethurst continues to be the work- man Courtney Baughman is 8-4 on most of their time this season as relievers, but Blanning also has a pair of complete game shutouts over San Diego State and Detroit. Regardless of the outcome with the Aggies, the Rainbows are confi- dent about their tournament chances. “After playing all the teams in [the] WAC, we feel really con- fident about going into WAC Championships next weekend and winning it,” Yoshizawa said.

Series Record Yoshizawa’s senior teammate shares similar views. “We’ve started off 50/50. We had some really good times and we had some really bad times. I think from now on it’s going to go uphill and I think we’re [more] con- fident now that we know what the other teams can do a little better,” Blanning said.

About the Aggies WAC newcomer Utah State (7- 36, 2-12 WAC) comes to town after taking two of three games against conference opponent New Mexico State. The Aggies lost the final game 1-0. It was their first WAC wins in their program’s history. The Aggies have been on the short end of close games this season, in 12 of their games they have lost games by two runs or less. Aggies’ senior infielder Sarah Fleming has started all their games this season, and leads the squad with a .286 average and has a team high

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Hawai’i faces Women’s Water Polo earns bid in Print@Home Ticket System a Big Hawai‘i Softball’s Win at Nevada Hamamoto tied for lead while NCAA tourney Hit with UH Fans Nullified Warriors in fourth After falling to third-seeded The University of Hawai‘i The game at Reno, Nev., Saturday, Jarret Hamamoto (73-68=141) Utah State Stanford 6-3 in the Mountain Pacific Athletics Department’s new Print@ April 30, against the Wolf Pack was shot a championship low 68 in the sec- Sports Federation Championship, the Home system has been a big hit with nullified as the NCAA upheld a pro- ond round, moving into a tie for first at fifth-seeded Rainbow Wahine have UH fans since its debut on April 12. test by Nevada head coach Michelle one under par, while the University of after 8 years gained the fourth seed in the NCAA For the nine sporting events Gardner. It erases a 4-2 win in nine Hawai‘i Warrior golf team (+20) moved tournament. The ‘Bows will face fifth- since its launch, 3,336 tickets have innings for Hawai‘i. up to fourth at the WAC Championships seeded UC Davis (20-11) in the first been purchased online through Nevada catcher Katie Stith was at Crane Creek Country Club Tuesday. From page 8 round beginning on May 12. HawaiiAthletics.com and 2,485 of ejected from the game before the bot- Pierre-Henri Soero (75-72=147) In addition, Hawai‘i utility player those tickets (74 percent) have been tom of the fourth inning because of a moved into a tie for ninth at +5. Iefke Van Belkum was named the printed on the purchasers’ home or misinterpretation of the re-entry rule. Also competing for the Warriors were eight doubles and five home runs. Most Valuable Player at last weekend’s office computers. Only 851 tickets Today, the NCAA ruled that “the Travis Toyama (73-77=150) in a tie for Right behind her is senior infielder MPSF Tournament in Irvine, Calif. were picked up at will call. player was wrongly ejected, and the 21st at +8, Ryan Perez (75-77=152) Quela Leonhardt who is 34-for-123 The sophomore netted 11 goals “The fans’ response to our new protest of misapplication of the rule in a tie for 30th at +10 and Cody this year and leads the team with 16 in four games. She scored four goals Print@Home system has been over- (illegal re-entry) is valid.” Wolfenbarger (73-80=153) in a tie for runs scored, 34 hits, five home runs in UH’s win over Cal State Northridge whelming,” said Herman Frazier, The ruling takes away a 4-2 32nd at +11. and 17 RBIs. The Aggies are hitting in the opening match. Then she post- UH athletics director. “We’re thrilled Hawai‘i win over Nevada. With the New Mexico State remains .219 as a team. ed back-to-back hat tricks to lift the that they are taking advantage of the win nullified, UH’s record is 26-19 first at +13, followed by Fresno Senior pitcher Heather Straight Rainbow Wahine past fourth-seeded ease and convenience it offers. This overall and 7-6 in the WAC. Nevada State (+15), Boise State (+18), UH, is the reigning WAC pitcher of the California and the then undefeated and has really cut down on customer is 24-28 and 7-7. Nevada (+27), San Jose State (+31), Week. She pitched a complete game No. 1 seed USC. lines at the ticket and will call win- The WAC softball season is in Louisiana Tech (+32), Idaho (+45) six-hitter to give the Aggies their Also garnering all-tournament dows at the events.” its final week of the regular season. and Utah State (+46). first WAC win. Utah State lost its honors were goalie Meike De Nooy The highest percentage of Hawai‘i hosts Utah State this week- NMSU’s Matt Edwards is tied first 11 WAC games. Straight struck and utility Kelly Mason. Print@Home users for a single end for a three-game series that has with Hamamoto for the lead at -1. out three and did not allow an earned De Nooy, a junior, started all four event was 89 percent for the baseball huge implications for seeding in next Brian Kelley of Fresno State (+1) is run. On the season, she is 6-11 with a matches in the cage for UH, making 27 saves (6.75 avg.) and holding oppo- team’s contest against Sacramento week’s WAC Championship tourna- in third, followed by Boise State’s 4.64 ERA with 99.2 innings pitched. nents to 28 goals (7.00 avg.). State last Friday. Of 256 online tick- ment at Fresno State. Jason Williams (+2) and Nevada’s John Leslie Higley is 0-12 this season Mason, a freshman, was UH’s ets purchased, 227 were delivered It is undetermined whether the Cassidy (+3). with 82.0 innings and an ERA of second highest scorer at the tourna- via Print@Home, while only 29 game between Hawai‘i and Nevada The tournament concludes tomor- 5.63. Lindsey Benson has also seen ment. She scored nine times. tickets were picked up at will call. will be continued from the point of the row with the crowning of the WAC a lot of action, throwing 46.2 innings Hawai‘i posted the biggest upset For the three-game series with protest, before the start of the WAC Champions, who will earn an auto- with a 1-7 record and a 5.70 ERA. in the program’s history with a stun- Sacramento State, 848 baseball tick- Championship. matic bid to the NCAA Regional. Hawai‘i holds an 18-15 record ning 10-9 win against previously unde- ets were purchased online and 696 over the Aggies, with UH winning feated USC, sending UH to its first- were delivered via Print@Home (82 the last two games. The last time ever MPSF title match. percent), while only 153 were picked the two teams faced was on Feb. 22, up at will call. 1998, in Las Vegas, Nev. Hawai‘i MPSF Mikasa “This is the most tickets we won the game 4-0. All-Tournament Team have ever sold online for baseball,” said Walter Watanabe, UH ticket Softball on KFVE MVP: Iefke Van Belkum, manager. “Fans are clearly enjoying KFVE The Home Team will Sophomore, Utility, Hawai‘i the convenience of printing their broadcast all the games live this Goalie: Meike De Nooy, Junior, tickets at home and eliminating the week on channel 5. Sports announc- Goalie, Hawai‘i need to wait in line.” er Jim Leahey will handle the play- Field: Kelly Mason, Freshman, In August, UH will launch two by-play with Lori Santi providing Utility, Hawai‘i new ticketing features, including an color commentary. Field: Kelly Rulon, Junior, Driver, UCLA online transfer system that will allow Field: Moriah Van Norman, Senior, fans to send their tickets to friends 2-Meter, USC and family via e-mail and “Ticket Field: Rowie Webster, Freshman, All- Marketplace,” which will allow sea- Around, Arizona State son ticket holders to return tickets Field: Lauren Wenger, Senior, they are unable to use to the UH 2-Meter Defender, USC system for sale.

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Box 11674, Honolulu, HI 96828-0674 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz Associate Editor: Alyssa Navares | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected] Wednesday, May 3, 2006 | Page 11 Local author explores dark side of Honolulu once again By Michelle White ic that turned his obsession into McKinney’s Charlie char- Ka Leo Associate Editorials Editor a money-making business. The acter pokes at current issues in intense depiction of Charlie’s life our state, such as corruption in Shiny bald men drool as naked on the edge kept me from catch- Hawaii’s educational system. In a women stick their shaved anatomy ing my breath, until Charlie starts tirade, Charlie rants: “I knew jack in their faces. Scenes like this are reflecting a bit too much on his life. shit about Hawaiian issues, except what the character Charlie, the for- I had no choice but to skip merrily that Kamehameha Schools was mer ice smoking ABC store man- down the page during that section willing to cut me a check for col- ager, is faced with in the book until Charlie drifted jumped back lege, so I forgave them the whole “Bolohead Row,” a work of fic- to reality. corrupt-trustees thing. I also knew tion chronicling the area of square I cannot help but think that a professor at UH who thought that Hawaiians should be able to mile surrounding Ke‘eamoku and McKinney is a little too familiar establish their own government and Kapi‘olani Boulevard, which goes with the underworld of Hawai‘i kick anyone non-Hawaiian off the by the book’s name. and what goes on in it. Drugs, gambling, sex, chicken fights, islands, but I figured it would never University of Hawai‘i at extortion and the double-lives of happen and was a waste of time Mānoa graduate and Honolulu the people involved are very viv- thinking about.” Community College teacher Chris idly depicted, as only an insider Charlie is a strong character, McKinney creates another adven- would possibly know. and McKinney drew inspiration for ture that is “real,” as far as he “I have second-hand knowl- Charlie’s persona in traits he found knows. “Bolohead Row” is his edge,” McKinney said when asked in others. best and most recent release after about his personal experience with “Fiction writers create charac- “Tattoo” and “Queen of Tears.” his characters hang-ups. “I’ve ters out of thin air, and have to give Most of us have no idea what always been more of a drinker. these characters both physical and really happens in this other culture, However, I personally know a lot personality traits, they do some- but McKinney knows and tells it of people, a troubling amount of times borrow traits from real life through the eyes of Charlie. people, who got heavily involved people,” McKinney said. “I have Charlie is back after a failed with drugs.” never created a character thinking, marriage. His mom still runs the “Bolohead Row” also offers up hey, my friend Bob would be per- Bolohead Row bar where he grew some real philosophy: fect in this.” up. He agrees to sponsor his soon- “Sometimes, it was strange In real life McKinney, hangs to-be ex-con half-sister, whom he shit being Hawaiian because people out with his wife and two year old slept with once before she went to kept hinting at what you should and daughter. jail. His decision to allow her to shouldn’t like,” Charlie thinks to “I’ve pretty much been ground- COURTESY PHOTO • Mutual Publishing live with him will lead him on a ed since my kid was born,” he said. himself in the book. “I was the kind UHMalumnus and author Chris McKinney takes readers on a trip through the shady side of paradise in path to destruction. of Hawaiian who lived in America “I played a lot in my teens and his fictional novel “Bolohead Row.” “It was a strange feeling, me in the 21st century, who liked the twenties. Now I’m doing the subur- doing what I knew was dumb. It comfort and ease that money and ban dad thing.” was dumb to keep moving toward technology provided ... the kind of While at UHM, professors like a bad ending. Unfortunately, that Hawaiian who would rather veg out Phillip Damon, Ian Macmillan, and is where I seemed to be heading in front of the TV or go have a few Joy Marsella encouraged him to and is going to publish “The have a definite problem avoiding again,” Charlie said in the book as beers with friends instead of surf, write. His English degree seems Tattoo.” Mckinney is waiting to see these two places in my writing. I impending doom approached. lay net, hunt pig, or hold a protest to have paid off. SoHo Press in what happens with that before he made a promise to myself that nei- Charlie’s other half brother, sign in front of the capitol over New York recently republished decides what to do next. ther place will make an appearance Mark, is an online gaming fanat- some land shit.” McKinney’s “The Queen of Tears” “Strip bars and jail – I seem to in my next book,” McKinney said.

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