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Broken elevators Spooky Speed Date affect all studentsThe KOKUA program provides ser- vices for the disabled community on Malfunctions the Manoa campus. Lea Pettit, a print journalism cause students student, relies on elevators on a daily basis. Pettit has a Spanish class on the second floor of Moore Hall to miss class and lives on the twenty-third floor of her apartment building, so elevators Austin Karr and are a necessity. Pettit uses crutches, By Diane Kawasaki Kim Chan enjoy and walking up and down the stairs their five minute Ka Leo Contributing Writer can be dangerous. date during the “Two of my classes are in Broken elevators on the Moore Hall, so I use those elevators Atherton YMCA’s University of Hawai‘i at Manoa quite frequently. If those elevators speed-datingnight campus have caused students to get break, I wouldn’t be able to attend Wednesday. to class late or miss class altogether. my classes,” Pettit said. Many people are inconvenienced Depending on the situation, the when an elevator is broken, but for KOKUA program provides accom- JESSE BOWMAN those who are unable to use the modations according to the needs Ka Leo O Hawai‘i stairs, a broken elevator may lead to of each individual student, Ito said. sacrificing class time. These accommodations include According to the Americans with options that will capture the events can be problematic. According to Ito, report to the Facilities Management 24 hours, Miyashiro said. Disabilities Act Web site, elevators within the classrooms, such as note delayed repairs result because the Work Coordination Center, said Rae “Calling to report an eleva- are required in all public transit build- takers, taped lectures and in-class public does not report the problem. Miyashiro, manager of the center. tor is simple enough. It’s an act of ings, shopping centers and facilities videotapes. “Many don’t have the aware- “Anyone can, and should, report a bro- promoting campus health and safe- with over three stories, or more than Hiroe Sato, a marketing student ness of the need to take a moment to ken elevator by calling the Facilities ty — something that is everyone’s 3,000 square feet per floor. at UHM, uses luggage on wheels contribute to eliminating a problem Management Work Coordination business,” Ito said. “[A broken elevator] is not to transport her heavy books. Sato for someone else. If we all did that Center,” Miyashiro said. To report an elevator problem, exclusively a disability issue ... it’s relies on elevators to get to her sec- in many areas, this would definitely Once a report is generated, call Facilities Management Work broader, it could affect anyone. Not ond-floor marketing classes. When be a better world for all of us. People Facilities Management verifies that Coordination Center at 956-7134 just people in wheelchairs, but people the elevator is broken, Sato finds it have to take responsibility for each the problem is not caused by an during regular business hours of with heart conditions, people with difficult to carry her books up two other,” she said. obstruction in a doorway or someone Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to severe arthritis, people with respira- flights of stairs. The public is urged to take temporarily holding the door open. 4:30 p.m. To report broken elevators tory conditions and even people who “Carrying heavy textbooks up action and report elevator problems When mechanical repairs are needed, after business hours, call Campus have a lot to carry,” said Ann Ito, the stairs is very dangerous for my as soon as the problem is discov- the elevator’s service representative Security at 956-6911. director of KOKUA at UHM. Kahi back and neck,” Sato said. ered. To report a broken elevator, is called to maintain the elevator. For information regarding ser- O Ka Ulu Ana (KOKUA) literally For those who rely on elevators notify a university employee in the Unless it requires major work, the vices provided by the KOKUA pro- translates as “a place of growing.” to attend classes, prolonged repairs building, who should then relay the elevator is normally operable within gram, call 956-7511. NewsBriefs

UH Army ROTC wins annual row from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the and open to the general public. This event is free of charge For tickets, go to www.etick- ranger challenge Career Services Center, located at the For more information, call and open to the general public. ethawaii.com, call 944-2697 to Queen Liliu‘okalani Student Services Eric Thau at 956-4440, e-mail For more information, call the charge-by-phone, or visit any UH In the annual Ranger Challenge Center, room 208. thau@hawaii.edu, or go to www. music department at 956-8742, ticket outlet. competition for the 13th Brigade Speakers will include James W. hawaii.edu/llea/spanish/filmcon- e-mail [email protected], Tickets go on sale three weeks Western Region, held on Oct. 21, Herman, a career U.S. diplomat. ference. or visit the music department’s before the event. the University of Hawai‘i Warrior For more information, call schedule of events on the Web For disability access and other Army ROTC Ranger Team came 956-8136 or visit the Career UH drumline performance and at www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic/ information, call 956-8246 in first place. In second place was Services Center on the Web at question-and-answer session schedule.htm. For more information, call the Army ROTC team from Guam. www.hawaii.edu/career. Thursday Charlene Lee at 956-8246, e-mail Alaska’s team came in third. Ho‘okani concert presents [email protected], or visit the The competition consisted of ‘Nerabe’ and ‘Yoyes’ to be A performance by the Ku‘uipo Kumukahi UH Outreach College on the Web a land navigation written exam, a shown at the Honolulu Academy University of Hawai‘i drum- at www.outreach.hawaii.edu. physical fitness test, a timed rope of Arts line and a question and answer Ku‘uipo Kumukahi will per- bridge event, a targeted hand gre- session with UH sailing coach form their musical performance Writing workshops available nade toss, a M16-A2 rifle disas- “Nerabe” and “Yoyes,” two Andrew Johnson will take place on Friday night from 7:00 p.m. from Career Services sembly and a 10K road march with movies directed by Helena Taberna, on Thursday at 11:15 a.m. and to 9:30 p.m. at the Hemenway equipment. will be shown on Thursday night at 12 p.m., at the Campus Center Courtyard, located next to Bale People may now sign up for The UH team consisted of 7:30 p.m. at the Honolulu Academy Courtyard. restaurant. a resume and cover letter writ- team leader Cadet Sean Taguba; of Arts Doris Duke Theatre. For more information, call The event is free of charge ing workshop that will be held team members Matthew Buchanan, “Nerabe,” produced in 1995, the Activities Council at 956-4491 and open to the general public. next Tuesday morning, from 9:30 David Carl, Micheal Schrekengost, is a short film about maternity. or visit their Web site at www2. For more information, call the a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Queen Edwards Richards, Andre Aleong “Yoyes,” produced in 2000, is a hawaii.edu/~ccbac. Activities Council at 956-9670. Liliu‘okalani Student Services and Maria Gaff from UH; team fictionalized biography of Dolores Center, room 208. members Gary Fry and David González Cataraín. Catarain is the Student tenor singer to present Orvis presents Osiris Piano Trio To sign up, visit the Career Lukefahr from HPU, and Reupena first woman to have a leading role at Orvis Auditorium Services office located at the Sheck from Chaminade. in ETA, the Basque independence The Osiris Piano Trio will Queen Liliu‘okalani Student group, and who struggled to return Justin Kaupu will sing tenor perform Sunday from 4:00 p.m. Services Center, room 212F, Foreign service speakers to Spain from her life as a fugitive in his junior recital on Thursday to 7 p.m. at the Orvis Auditorium, call 956-8136, or e-mail Career present tomorrow in Mexico and France. afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 located in the music department. Services at [email protected]. Taberna will be present for a p.m. at the Orvis Auditorium, This ensemble will include For more information about Learn about foreign service question and answer session after located in the music department. Ellen Corver on the piano, Peter the Career Services Center, visit careers and internships offered by the film. Kaupu is a student of profes- Brunt on the violin and Larissa them on the Web at www.hawaii. the U.S. Department of State, tomor- This screening is free of charge sor Laurence Paxton. Groeneveld on the cello. edu/career. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 2 | Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Editor: Scott Alonso Associate Editor: Robert Shikina | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected]

UHBy Zack Smith stumbleswould take valuable minutes off the on Senior Night Ka Leo Staff Writer clock by waiting for a distant player to get to the ball. It was a frustrating night for the “They got that early goal and University of Hawaii soccer team played great team defense,” Assistant on Sunday night. The Fresno State Coach Josh Fouts said. “They did an Bulldogs spoiled the night for the amazing job of just kind of stalling the record 3,175 fans in attendance by top- game; taking the air out of the game.” ping the Rainbow Wahine 1-0. The defense of the Bulldogs did an The ‘Bows defense was tested admirable job of frustrating the ‘Bows early and often throughout the night offense by stealing the ball often in the by the Bulldogs aggressive style of midfield before a shot could be taken. offense. In just the third minute of the Junior defender Rochelle Jagdeo had game, freshman forward Alison Sill her hands full trying to stop Natasha got the ball in open space and forced Kai, but managed to keep her from Hawaii’s senior goalkeeper Mahie Atay scoring on any of her nine shots. to come out to cut off the angle on Fresno’s defense protected the her shot. One of Hawaii’s best chanc- goal by preventing the ball from get- es came three minutes later when a ting to the UH strikers. lofted pass from junior forward Adria “We were trying to force the Campbell was miscleared off the head ball over the top,” sophomore of a Fresno defender and got through defender Lehua Wood said. “We to Senior forward Natasha Kai. Kai just weren’t connecting. We weren’t one-timed the ball off the bounce, but playing our game.” the shot went left of the goal. “They had a tough time finding Fresno kept pressing their offense, each other, finding teammates,” UH resulting in two offsides calls before Head Coach Pinsoom Tenzing said. “I the Bulldogs broke the tie in the 15th thought they tried [going over the top] minute. Junior midfielder Antonea once too often. They became very pre- Lugo stole the ball from the Rainbow dictable and [FSU was] waiting for it.” Wahine on Hawaii’s own goal line. The Rainbow Wahine still had Lugo then passed to Freshman forward their opportunities to score however. Nicole Gutierrez, waiting in the middle In the 44th minute, the ball was saved TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i of the 6-yard box. Gutierrez headed the from going out on Fresno’s goal line. Senior Natalie Groenewoud takes a shot on goal during the first half of Hawaii’s 1-0 loss to Fresno State Sunday. ball past Atay for the games only goal. The Bulldog goalkeeper and defender The match was the last of the regular season and the Rainbow Wahine will travel to Boise for the WAC Soccer After the goal, Fresno State slowed allowed the ball to pass between them Tournament November 3-5. the pace of the game. Fresno’s goalie, and across the open goal mouth. The junior Angie Larson would not play UH and FSU players reached the ball Natasha Kai had another chance together we could have at least tied ebration. They finished the season, one the ball without being pressured. On at the same time but the defender man- before half-time but her poke shot or pulled out a win.” of Hawaii’s best ever, with the school’s throw-ins and free kicks, the Bulldogs aged to clear it from danger. was saved by Larson. Numerous other “We came out too relaxed,” first solo Western Athletic Conference wide or cleared by the defense. Tenzing added. “We went down title and are favored to win the WAC “I think that we had some break- 1-0...it was really tough to get that tournament in Boise, Idaho this week- downs,” Wood said. “We weren’t goal back.” end. The team that wins the tourna- positive to our teammates and that But the five seniors on the team ment receives an automatic bid to the held us back a lot. If we...stuck didn’t let the outcome upset their cel- NCAA women’s soccer tournament. “We gotta win it to go the NCAA’s,” Coach Fouts said. “That’s what this program is about, we want to get to the next level.” The Wahine have been eliminated from the WAC tournament in the first round the last three years in a row. “History’s against us,” Coach Fouts said. “We’ve gotta get the mon- key off our back.” “When you go to the WAC tour- nament, it’s a different feeling,” Wood added. “There’s a lot of adrenaline, more energy, and it’s the seniors last year so it’s gonna be a lot different.” Page 3 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Tuesday, November 1, 2005 | FEATURES Open mic at Ono Pono’s emits good vibrations By Clare Mamura mic regular and musician, enjoys the a diverse event. Ka Leo Contributing Writer atmosphere. “Open mic night is a place to “There’s a lot of respect that share vibrations ... Sometimes we The open mic night at Ono Pono goes on around here, and that’s really get chanting, sometimes we get full Cafe draws a diverse crowd and sends important ... This is where I can let bands that come up & play ... We good vibrations through audiences my head out,” McEwan said. have everything from single song every Wednesday in the Sustanability Open mic was created by per- writers, to poets...its a very eclectic Courtyard. formers Evno and Dark, and Gene mix,” Evno said. Paul Izak, a sophomore film Tamashiro, the founder of Invisible Evno established the event major at the University of Hawai‘i at Kingdom of Hawai‘i and president of because of his passion for free Manoa, is among those enjoying the Ono Pono. Evno became the facilita- expression. the Wednesday festivities. tor of the Ono Pono open mic night in “One of the things this place “I heard [about open mic] from a the spring of last year. needs is a place [for people] to express friend. She knew I was a music lover The event happens every themselves. I feel there needs to be a and told me I should come down Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Typically, forum...If I didn’t do it, I don’t know here. She thought I’d enjoy it and she the event starts out slow and picks who would,” Evno said. was right. There’s no judgment and up speed around 10 p.m. as the Tamashiro also expressed the whoever wants to play music can,” influx of people increases. On demand for such a venue for stu- Izak said. average, there are about fifty to dents. Open mic at Ono Pono’s has one hundred people. “There is a need in people to created a group of loyal regulars that According to Evno, at around have a safe place to express them- have developed an appreciation for 11 p.m., people tend to “openly selves. [Open mic] is like nature. You the event since it started last year. jam” with one another. Depending don’t know what to expect. It’s bor- “I enjoy the atmosphere and how on the energy of the group, open ing. It’s shocking,” Tamashiro said. everyone can just play together, even mic night usually wraps up at He encourages more people to if it’s with people they don’t know,” around 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. come and participate. JOEY TRISOLINI • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i said Candace Lee, a UHM freshman Evno, UH graduate student in “I think Open Mic should and violinist of twelve years. philosophy, and KTUH DJ of “The be experienced by everybody,” Douglas Walker jams on his guitar at Ono Pono’s open mic. The event is held Keir McEwan, another open Awakening”, described Open Mic as Tamashiro said. every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Sustainability Courtyard. ‘AdventChildren’ continues video game’s saga By Sean Horie “Final Fantasy” series has typi- “Advent Children” remedies harmony with nature is a dominant everything. Ka Leo Staff Writer cally been unrelated to a previous some of the problems I had with theme of the movie. The movie balances action game, the popularity of particular “The Spirits Within,” such as the The fight scenes in the film are scenes with the plot development. Square-Enix got it right this installments has lead to a change in monotonous color scheme. “Advent a beautifully choreographed blur of It’s paced well, with no lulls. time with “Final Fantasy Advent Square-Enix’s policy. An example is Children” is full of vivid, irides- violence. Battling with swords and “Advent Children” is suitable for Children,” which was released in “Final Fantasy X-2,” a direct sequel cent colors. But the beautiful scenery guns has never looked so fluid. They all ages, and worth watching for fans Japan Sept. 14, 2005 and will be to the tenth installment in the “Final never overshadows the intensity of are explosively executed with grace of the series. Anyone that has never released in the U.S. early next year. Fantasy” series. the situations that plague the charac- and speed. Some of the moves are heard of “Final Fantasy” but likes “Final Fantasy VII,” released for the Continuing the lives of their ters physically and emotionally. done so quickly that they may need riveting action and computer graphics Playstation in August of 1997, has a beloved characters has been a good The movie is a continuation of to be seen in slow motion to catch done masterfully should look it up. large following that demanded a cin- thing. Squaresoft’s cinematic debut, “Final Fantasy VII,” which Cloud ematic follow-up. Still well remem- “Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within,” Strife and his companions have saved bered and loved by fans, Square-Enix a CGI movie unrelated to any of the the world from Sephiroth, who want- has labored for the last year bringing games, flopped. Squaresoft had to ed to destroy and then remold the this movie to fruition. withdraw a branch from Hawai‘i, planet. Like the game, having a bal- Although each sequel of the where the movie was conceived. anced ecosystem with mankind in

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A public lecture will be Zoology Weekly Seminar held by artist Terry Adkins, will feature “Investigating the who has had his work displayed Evolutionary Significance of in the Metropolitan Museum of Selecting Marine Organisms: Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum Special Challenges” this week. and Sculpture Garden. Since It will be hosted by profes- 1980, Adkins has had over 40 sor Louis Bernatchez of the solo exhibitions. Terry Adkins Canadian Research Chair of is a musician, sculptor, per- Laval University in Quebec. former and installation artist. All students majoring in zool- His art often incorporates a ogy are encouraged to attend. musical component. He will be This presentation is open to all on campus today to talk about students and will be held on what goes into his creative pro- Friday, Nov. 4, from 3:30 p.m. cess. The lecture is free and will to 4:30 p.m. in St. John, room be held in the Art Auditorium 11. For more information, call from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 956-8617.

A presentation entitled A linguistics seminar “Consciousness, Creativity entitled “Can We Simulate and the Brain” will be given Negation? The Simulation by David Lynch, an award-win- Effects of Negation in English ning film director, and Dr. John Intransitive Sentences,” will Hagelin, a physicist featured in take place today from 12 p.m. the movie “What the Bleep Do to 1:15 p.m. The talk will We Know.” Lynch has directed be hosted by UH professors “Blue Velvet,” “Twin Peaks,” Meylysa Tseng and Jung-Hee and “Mulholland Drive.” The Kim. It is being held in St. presentation will offer a view John, room 11. Admission is into the human psyche. The free. Linguistic majors are event will be held at Campus encouraged to attend. For more Center, room 307 on Nov. 8 at information, call 956-8602. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Editorials Page 4 | Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Editor: David Gibbons Associate Editor: Juanita Mathews | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Popular culture sinks EditorialCartoon deeper into narcissism By Stephen Lynch she said. “For the process of socializa- The Orange County Register (KRT) tion, children must experience shame. Narcissists are those who never learned Television is all reality shows these to tolerate shame. They build elaborate days. The latest Internet fad is Web-log- defenses. That’s why they seem so cold. ging, or blogging – as if anyone cared They project. They bypass.” about the online diaries in which you But the real change is perhaps not share your every thought. Memoirs roll the number of narcissists as it is the out- off the presses every week. This bleating lets for that sort of behavior. Talk shows, self-centeredness, this relentless narcis- such as Phil Donahue’s, offered a stage sism, has become intolerable. No person for public confessionals in the 1970s. or activity is worthy of this examina- These outlets, from “Jerry Springer” to tion. It isn’t just the megalomania, it’s “Elimidate,” are everywhere today. the creeping suspicion that, as a nation, Even TLC, a cable channel once we’ve lost all sense of shame. dedicated to educational programming, Take “The Anna Nicole Smith has turned itself into the spy network. Show,” the latest voyeuristic sen- Every program, from “A Wedding sation. It’s hard to feel sorry for Story,” to “A Baby’s Story,” must inter- someone whose vanity outweighs ject cameras into every corner of an aver- her sense. But Smith is too dumb, age person’s life. or too addled, to realize that she is Which brings me to blogs, the latest a freak show and not a show pony. self-expression fad to hit the Internet. One fights the urge to pick up the Tom Schenden, 34, lives in Brea, phone, call the producers and make Calif., and works in health-care market- it all stop to save the poor, pathetic ing. He also keeps an online diary — an woman from herself. online soap box, really — filled with Smith is only one example; flip the whatever strikes his fancy that day. channel and you’ll find a dozen more. When he first heard about blog- Every evening, some fool climbs into the ging, “it sounded so dorky,” he admitted. KRT Campus hot tub on “Blind Date,” or shakes her But this January, he started one anyway and soon was hooked. booty on “Shipmates,” convinced she’s “Then all of the sudden I realize “It gave me an outlet to write. It’s destined for stardom when she’s really I do have something to say,” he said. personally enjoyable. It’s a chance to headed for the hall of shame. Call me old-fashioned, but explore my own creative writing and see You’d think these programs would shouldn’t inspiration precede produc- President should shoot what people react to,” he said. have trouble finding willing participants, tion? Too many things are said and Schenden actually had two blogs, or that those who appeared on them written because we’re taught that if one of which was anonymously written would let slip a glimmer of regret. Not you have a story, you must tell it. If so. I’ve interviewed people who have about his personal life, including his down national gun bill you have a secret, you must tell it. divorce. Like most people who decide appeared on “Blind Date,” “Survivor,” Expose all. Staff Editorial gation revealed that the gun was to share their story with a viewing audi- MTV shows and the like. They weren’t When, I wonder, does one The Post (Ohio U.) obtained in any way that did not ence, Schenden latches onto the lan- the least bit embarrassed. stay silent? comply with laws that restrict gun “It’s just a good time .... Why not? ” guage of psychotherapy. Everything is Journalists are just as much to (U-WIRE) ATHENS, Ohio — A bill sales, then the dealer that the gun said Jeff Schiefelbein, a Fullerton, Calif., “catharsis” these days, as if getting it off blame. Many start blogs with the came from should be punished. As resident who appeared on “Blind Date.” your chest is, in and of itself, the most that would protect the gun industry intention of sharing the “stuff that written, the bill does not take those But that should not be the question. important thing. from frivolous lawsuits has passed doesn’t make it in the paper.” Here’s The real question is, “Why?” “It was fun to be able to spill all,” both houses of Congress and only factors into account and cannot be a dirty little secret: There isn’t much Narcissism in popular culture is Schenden said. “It’s sometimes interest- awaits President Bush’s signature supported in good conscience as it that doesn’t make the paper. And nothing new. We can’t even claim the ing to get feedback, safe feedback, when to become law. The president said currently stands. most of the time, what was cut was “Me Decade” title, it was taken way no one knows who you are.” To avoid those lawsuits, man- excised for a good reason. It wasn’t he intends to sign it and make back in the 1970s. Schenden soon shut down the anon- ufacturers should take a renewed relevant, interesting or illuminating. good on his campaign promise of In “The Culture of Narcissism: ymous blog, however, for the simple tort reform. Although the thought interest in who sells their prod- American Life in an Age of Diminished reason that he could have been exposed, That’s what it really comes behind it – that a manufacturer ucts. Gun companies need to step hurting others and himself. down to. The myth that every thought Expectations,” researcher Christopher from behind their powerful lob- Lasch summed up the 70s by noting that The other Schenden blog is a and every action is worthy of public should not bear responsibility for byists in Washington and ensure “Americans have retreated to purely per- collection of opinions, meted out in exposure. I would have thought CBS’ the actions of individuals – is cor- sonal preoccupations. Having no hope in paragraph spoonfuls. Like so many “Big Brother” would have fixed that, rect, the bill is too sweeping and that retailers do not break the law improving their lives in any of the ways online rants, it’s like eavesdropping but no. Networks continue to peddle could have the negative effect of solely for profit. Rewards, such as that matter, people have convinced them- on a conversation at the mall, hearing “real” people, when really they’re just preventing legitimate lawsuits, not discounted prices or other special selves that what matters is psychic self- only snippets of opinion. devoid of ideas. And people will con- just frivolous ones. The bill lacks promotions, could be enacted by tinue to want to be exposed – if only improvement; getting in touch with their Of course, Schenden himself needed provisions that address the gun manufacturers to create because they want to feel special. feelings ... learning how to ‘relate.’” doesn’t read blogs. He just writes one. more of a financial incentive for “For a narcissist, life is never how to evaluate legitimate griev- That sentiment applies today, Sometimes it seems like the whole blog ances and outline which groups, their dealers to adhere to the law. with the twist that these personal pre- community is this way, everybody shout- interesting enough on its own,” from companies to individual As it currently stands, the occupations must always have a pub- ing, nobody listening. Hotchkiss said. “They need to be the bill offers bulletproof protection lic audience. What good is a personal It’s not my intention to belittle center of attention. They don’t care retailers, would be justly liable tragedy if it cannot be recounted on Schenden, or even blogs. If this fulfills what they have to do.” if a weapon illegally fell into the to anyone involved in the fire- “Dr. Phil?” Is a life worth living if it him, bravo. And as a journalist, I support When will all those kids eager hands of a criminal who used it to arms industry. The public should isn’t on “The Real World?” any technology that democratizes the to join “The Real World” or those injure or kill someone. embrace the bill’s ideas but not the The Me Decade never went away. written word. Southern Californians lined up to be The philosophy behind the new legislation itself. As any industry In fact, by wondering if they were self- But I’m looking for a little self- on “Blind Date” start caring about the law is on the right track because should be protected from frivolous centered, Boomers became more self- censorship. What happened to for- price they pay for that illusionary shot selling and owning firearms are lawsuits, so should the gun com- at fame? Narcissists create fantasy centered. Then they had children. And mulating thoughts, writing them out not criminal acts. Assuming legal panies. But sweeping legislation projections of themselves because in that generation “... a whole bunch of in private and editing them before precautions were taken, what takes that provides no room for special kids never got their bubbles popped,” publication? Where is the thoughtful they can’t face their real selves. This place after a gun has been sold circumstances carries too much said Sandy Hotchkiss, author of “Why Is analysis in the ravenous beast of a isn’t “reality” television we’re watch- is up to the purchaser. A lawsuit It Always About You? Saving Yourself blog, updated every day, every hour? ing; it’s people as doped up on fan- risk and gives an incentive to From the Narcissists in Your Life,” Some days, Schenden doesn’t tasy as Anna Nicole is doped up on that involves a legally purchased ignore responsibility. No wonder which was published this year. “There’s feel like writing in his blog. But he prescriptions. weapon– following all the cur- Congress is being roundly criti- a sense of entitlement. They can get knows there are 20 - 30 regular read- When, I wonder, will people rent guidelines – should not nega- cized for caving to the powerful whatever they want.” ers of his journal, so he starts tapping start simply living their stories, tively affect a gun manufacturer. gun lobby. “Shame has to be developed,” away anyway. instead of clamoring to tell them? However, if the criminal investi-

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By Roun Mcneal do not consider in their plans for Daily Mississippian (U. Mississippi) change. “Plans for change” that translate into actual change are just (U-WIRE) OXFORD, Miss. a great way to make enemies and – Woodrow Wilson, America’s maintain the status quo. 18th president and former gover- If injustice is present, it doubt- nor of New Jersey and president lessly will require the oppressed to of Princeton University, said, “If change routines from that which you want to make enemies, try to they would normally be. Injustice change something.” Wilson under- skews the wishes and actions of the stood that stagnation is dangerous oppressed. If the oppressed were and that the friends one makes by able to continue in the manner of remaining neutral are, generally, living that they saw fit, they simply very neutral friends. would not be very oppressed. Fifty years ago, a young woman Parks recognized this truth on her way home was not very inter- and, quite simply, remained seated. ested in making friends. A 45-year- The course of her life had brought old seamstress who worked closely her to that seat on that bus, and a on community development with a long day had given her the desire to young preacher from Dexter Avenue maintain it. So she did. Baptist Church, Rosa Parks was not So, let us change the debate. KRT Campus just weary from work the day she No longer ask, “What will I change decided to remain seated - she was today?” Instead, dear reader, affirm weary from a life of being moved. how you will make injustice ineffec- LettertotheEditor tive today. Part of civil rights is the As she said in her 1994 book In light of recent events, the knowingly leave a child in a vehicle. as a society are standing there and right to simply live life without the “Quiet Strength,” “Our mistreatment media has spotlighted a case in which Though I applaud the effort in sup- accepting it? was just not right, and I was tired of impediment of other people’s actions. a vehicle, with children on board, was porting this bill, I question the timing If this is the case, I am truly it... I kept thinking about my mother Rosa Parks did not lecture the stolen from a parking lot. The fact of your support. concerned for our principles in and my grandparents, and how strong bus driver or demand the seat at that the media, the general public and I ponder to the governor and the future. We are becoming a they were. I knew there was a pos- the front she had so richly earned government officials have focused the general public, how does this bill society that avoids crimes rather sibility of being mistreated, but an through years of dutifully moving solely on the parent’s fault, not the resolve the wrongful acts performed than solving them. This would not opportunity was being given to me to to the back. Parks was not worried criminal who stole the car, has me by the offender? Nearly 6,000 auto- have happened if tough punish- do what I had asked of others.” about friends, or glory or, appar- dumbfounded and deeply concerned. mobiles were stolen during this same ments and improved rehabilitation Parks recognized the subtleties ently, even an arrest record. Parks It is disconcerting that our society time period. Yet, only four cases of centers were installed within our of action and inaction, movement was intent upon living her life in does not focus on the root of the prob- child abandonment in automobiles state. and stagnation, change and chatter. the manner that she saw fit, and lem, but, rather, the after effects. were reported. Take a look at this case close- Imagine if Parks had, instead, part of that was being able to sit For instance, Republican Gov. Are we a society that now toler- ly. It is negligence to ignore the fact simply complained to the bus driver where she damn well pleased. Linda Lingle is now seeking a bill for ates auto theft as a common occur- that an unlawful theft occurred. every day. Even with the eloquence And while real problems of tougher punishment, in light of the rence? Are we accepting that there is no of Daniel Webster and the fiery per- civil rights continue to fly under incident in Ewa Beach. House Bill solution to this unlawful crime, and that Wade Abendanio 289 would make it a criminal act to suasion of Dr. King, Parks would the radar, how can we busy our- instead of figuring out the solution, we Undergraduate Student have gotten nowhere. What if she selves with the petty things that had climbed aboard Montgomery’s divide us? As humans, friends and fine public transportation, seen a colleagues, we have a responsibil- seated white man, told him in no ity to ourselves and to our posterity uncertain terms that it was her turn to tackle issues that have a modi- to sit at the front and demanded that cum of real impact on our lives. he move to the rear of the bus? And in doing this, we must be far Both would have been acts of more worried about whether our defiance. Both would have been efforts will work than if they will courageous. Neither would have be noticed and praised. been effective. There simply is no need to Efficacy is a subject that, stand for change when sitting is perhaps, far too many “activists” more effective. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 6 | Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Comics Editor: Joe Guinto | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected]

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from Fresno State LessonsEXTRAPOINT from fans and media this season, the Two plays later his scramble on offense finally showed they are not a third down turned into a video game like sure-fire deal. Well scoring wise at least. run-around in the backfield only to end 456 yards and only one punt, sounds with an interception. He was trying to amazing right? Except that Hawai‘i only make a play, like all great quarterbacks managed one touchdown on eight red- do. However, there are times you have to zone attempts en route to a 13-point throw the ball away and keep your team performance, the lowest of the season. in position to score, this play made that Lesson 2, Growing Pains: concept evident. The offense is still young, impressive Lesson 3, The Bess-t receiver: By Keane Santos at times, but young. The struggles of Davone Bess is special; one hand catch- Ka Leo Sports Columnist ‘growing up’ were evident Saturday es special, juke the defender out of his afternoon. Brennan showed the mistakes shoes special, Chad Owens like spe- Deja Vu all over again. A con- he is bound to experience in his first cial. It was not his 128 yards that were ference power comes to a half-empty year. You may be surprised to know that impressive, nor was it his 14 catches. Aloha Stadium and steals one from the I was most impressed on a play where No, it was watching what Bess do that Warriors. Against Boise State it was all Brennan ended up on the turf. Brennan everyone else didn’t. Bess continuously about special teams, and against Fresno took the snap looked left, then looked made plays and fittingly scored Hawaii’s State it’s being blamed on missed oppor- right before trying to scramble away only touchdown. tunities. However, this game was--more and taking a sack from Fresno State’s G. Lesson 4, Use the force-- than anything--a game of lessons. An McIntyre. You may be wondering, “It Lono, Kila, Kenny, you get the education geared towards the University was a four yard sack, how is that impres- point--Luke: Hawaii’s band plays the of Hawai‘i football team and their fans. sive at all?” But, Brennan went through ‘imperial march’ music, and although Here is what a battle between rivals and his progression before ditching the plan they may not be mirroring characters in a heartbreaking loss taught us. and attempting a scramble something he Star Wars we’ve seen that the defense Lessons 1, Points are better had trouble with all season. But then he than Yards: After receiving high praise reverted back to youth. See Lessons, page 8

JESSE BOWMAN • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i University of Hawaii Head Coach June Jones argues with an official during the Warriors’ 27-13 loss to Fresno State at Aloha stadium Saturday. Page 8 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Tuesday, November 1, 2005 | SPORTS ‘Bows stop

LianeWarriors Yim defeat UCSB in exhibitionHe continued, “Our goal is 10% the ‘Pack and Ka Leo Staff Writer or less (errors) on our serves, I don’t think we accomplished that The Warrior volleyball team let at all.” win the WAC loose, had fun, and came out victori- The only time the Gauchos ever ous after defeating the University of took the lead was in Game 3 By Zack Smith Santa Barbara Gauchos Friday night by one point and even that was Ka Leo Staff Writer 30-22, 30- 21, 33- 31 in front of 576 quickly squandered. However, spectators at the Stan Sheriff Arena. the Gauchos held off three match The Western Athletic The boisterous crowd saw points from the Warriors, but it Conference was up for grabs heading a faster, more confident Hawai‘i was Dante who came up with a into the weekend, and the top two team expose every facet of the block on setter Max Klineman to teams faced off on Friday night at the Gaucho’s game during the exhibi- end it. Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium. tion match. Santa Barbara junior The Warriors have learned new The University of Hawai‘i (9-7-2, 5- All-American hitter Evan Patak techniques and fundamentals 1 WAC) shutout the Wolfpack of the was held to a mere 12 kills and .152 from coach Carl McGown, for- University of Nevada (10-6-1, 4-2 hitting percentage and the Gaucho mer Brigham Young University WAC) by a score of 3-0 resulting in block failed to put up a wall against men’s volleyball head coach. the Rainbow Wahine’s second ever the Warrior hitters. Coach Wilton hired McGown as WAC title. “We were hesitant, nervous,” a consultant for the men’s volley- The No. 1 seed in the upcoming Patak said. “This is our first exhibi- ball team this fall. McGown will WAC Tournament in Boise, Idaho tion match we’ve played so we’re work with the Rainbow Warriors is already guaranteed to UH. This experiencing different line-ups. We through the end of this week means a free pass to the second round didn’t win, but we got a lot of valu- when fall training ends. of the tournament and an extra day of able experience.” “The way he (McGown) rest before postseason play begins. The Warriors had four exhibi- instructs us, the way he teaches Senior forward Natasha Kai tion matches in Canada under their the fundamentals of the game is scored all three goals for UH to belt, while the Gauchos had none amazing,” hitter Jose Delgado acquire her first hat trick this season, and are just three weeks into their said. “Right now we have a her seventh overall. fall practice. whole new rhythm of the team, “She is terrific,” Head Coach Hawai‘i junior setter Brian whole new program.” Pinsoom Tenzing said of Kai. Beckwith evenly distributed sets to The Warriors’ front row attack “Nobody is better than us when we go all hitting positions with middle hit- has changed to a new look as they over the top...[she’s] the best striker ters Dio Dante and Mauli’a LaBarre TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i place their hands behind their when she gets the ball in space.” combining for 14 kills. Junior setter Brian Beckwith battles at the net during the Warriors’ exhibition heads before a serve is made. The game was dominated from “Beckwith is setting butter all game against UCSB on Friday. Beckwith recorded 41 assists with a .357 hitting “Sometimes when you’re the beginning by the energetic play the time,” Dante said. “We’re run- percentage in Hawaii’s three game sweep of the Gauchos. blocking, servers hit blockers in of the Rainbow Wahine, who out- ning a really fast offense, so when the back of their heads, and now shot Nevada 21-4 in the match. The we come across a slow offense like with Kaimuki and McKinley High University of Hawai‘i Head you don’t have to worry about it,” Rainbows also put pressure on the today we’re ready for it.” School students, where he serves as Coach Mike Wilton said, “I’d like coach Wilton said. “There’s lots of Wolfpack throughout the game, Jose Delgado made an appear- a tutor. us to be a little more mindful, like protection back there.” forcing 9 corner kicks compared to ance in Game 3 with a team-high The Warriors out-blocked the if I go back and miss a serve and Hawai`i opens its spring sea- Nevada’s 1. eight kills. Delgado came off the Gauchos 11.0 to 5.5, but faltered you’re our next server, you need to son Jan.6-7 with exhibition matches “It feels good to be home,” bench on fire and perhaps moti- in serving, committing 18 service be mindful. We just missed a serve at the Stan Sheriff Center against sophomore midfielder Gabrielle vated by a cheering section filled errors compared to the Gauchos 15. and you need to get this one in.” Douglas College of Canada. Bohlman said. “I could tell in yes- terday’s practice...we’re having a lot of fun together...the vibe was really good. I think we are really excited to Lessons: Eight things be doing so well.” All of the pressure and energy was converted to a goal in the 29th minute when junior forward Adria to improve performance Campbell found an open Natasha Kai at the weak post. Kai fired a From page 7 this time. Hawai‘i seemed to have laser past the outstretched goalie life, driving to make what seemed to the applause of the 2,010 fans like the game tying score. Bess had can be a force. We saw it against Boise in attendance. State, and even though they fell apart a chance to mirror Ashley Lelie’s dramatic catch that beat 18th ranked “The concentration was kept up in other smaller games, we saw it again the entire game, which was differ- against Fresno. Fresno in 2001 but he was bumped, and then knocked down. The flag ent,” said Coach Tenzing. “We want “You play a team that’s averaging to play like we played today.” 40 points a game, you hold them to 20 was thrown, the crowd cheered, the The second goal came in the in the fourth quarter, and you give us play validated and freeze-framed on 35th minute when sophomore three turnovers.” Brennan said. “The the Jumbotron. But then something defender Lehua Wood cleared the defense did everything they were sup- happened; the flag was waved off ball over the head of the Nevada posed to do.” because “The ball was tipped.” defense. Natasha Kai used her speed And they did. “If he wouldn’t have held me, to get to the ball before the opposing When the offense uncharacteristi- it would have been a touchdown,” goalkeeper. Natasha Kai headed the cally struggled, the Defense slowed the Bess said to the Honolulu Advertiser. Bulldog’s attack and made big plays. “They took me off my route.” It is ball away from the keeper’s reach, Lesson 5, Special used to be unclear whether it would have been then turned on the ball and fired it a good thing: The Warriors’ special a touchdown or not, but it wasn’t so past the goalie and through the legs teams have been great in the past. blurry that he was taken off his route, of a Wolfpack defender. Kicker Jason Elam and Punter Matt and that is defense holding, tipped Just two minutes later Campbell McBriar are two exceptional examples ball regardless. received a yellow card for her involve- in the NFL. However, Hawai‘i current- Lesson 8, Expect expecta- ment in a tousle with Nevada’s Elana ly still struggles with critical mistakes, tions: Warrior football program Graham. The physical play contin- even after the so-called ‘eye-open- expectations are high and they should ued for the rest of the match but ing’ Boise State game. After allowing be. Fans expect Hawai‘i to win these there were no more cautions. Hawai‘i another blocked field goal and com- games. They expect Colt Brennan to ended the game with eight fouls, the mitting a roughing the kicker penalty throw for big numbers, the Warrior Wolfpack only one. in the third, the special teams again left defense to make hard hits combined Natasha Kai reentered the game Hawai‘i fans disappointed. with big plays, and now expecta- in the 62nd minute after being sub- Lesson 6, the stadium is named tions will be high for more great stituted for shortly before the end of what?: Hawaii’s fan support has ripped catches from Bess. Fans expect not to the first half. Just two minutes later, the Aloha out of ‘Aloha Stadium’ this feel a cringe when Hawaii’s special a pass into space found Natasha season. If you combine the attendance teams make an appearance. Everyone Kai’s foot but was blocked wide for of the Boise game with the attendance should expect fair officiating, and a a corner kick. of the Fresno game, we would finally high turnout at Aloha Stadium. In the 76th minute, a through have a full stadium. Two of the confer- These expectations are a great ball from freshman forward Taryn ences top teams, two nationally tele- thing. This is no longer the program Fukuroku found Kai, who shot across vised games, and two disappointing with the longest losing streak in the the goalmouth and into the net. Upon fan turnouts. When ABC commentators nation, June Jones and the rest of scoring the hat trick, Kai blew kisses question why Hawai‘i fans were not the Warrior football program changed to the crowd. louder it is an embarrassment of the that. If expectations lower, that’s when “It’s always fun to score,” Kai program to the entire nation. the real concern sets in. said. “No matter who scores, it’s good Lesson 7, Officially Bad: Western We learned a lot this Saturday. to win overall.” Athletic Conference officials were less Hopefully both the learning contin- The Rainbow Wahine have out- impressive than the turnstile numbers at ues, and the expectations remain high scored opponents 17-2 since the WAC the game. They almost got a call right every Saturday. season began.