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W WWW.KALEO.ORG EEOO KServing the students of the UniversityL of Hawai‘i at Mānoa since 1922 HEAVY RAIN Got friends? Antarctic-what? Economic Grinch Happy people make people happy Interview with eco-researchers Hiding Who-cash under the Who-mattress THURSDAY–SUNDAY H:77° L:69° Commentary | Page 4 Mixed Plate | Page 6 Cartoons | Page 9 DEC. 11–14, 2008 Demand for student loans reaches all-time high By Taylor Hall companies still offering student then they’re out of that amount,” student loans follows the hous- students should begin the applica- Ka Leo Editor-in-Chief loans. The loans offered through Feliciano said. ing market, said Feliciano. And tion process early. The deadline for UH Mānoa’s financial aid office Sallie Mae reported $6.8 bil- with the housing market in such FAFSA first priority for the 2009- are financed through Sallie lion in earnings in the third quar- decline, students have every rea- 2010 school year is March 1. 2008 will be remembered as Mae. Outside of the UH system, ter, up 17 percent from last year; son to be worried. a recessive year, with declining American Savings Bank is the however, it still had a loss of $159 “More FAFSAs have come in Why does the FAFSA process take job opportunities and necessary only FDIC bank that offers stu- million. Without federal funding, than ever,” Feliciano said. “Nearly so long? changes to the nation’s spending dent loans in Hawai‘i. Sallie Mae wouldn’t exist. every student at UH Mānoa is using habits. It was also the year that “If the bank makes 3 percent The avail- at least one form of financial aid.” The FAFSA form is available starting student loans became a necessity. off each loan, that means they’ll ability of With increased competi- Jan. 1, but the process can extend into There have been a record make an average of a few hun- tion for early summer. “The time frame is total- number of student-loan requests dred off of you. If you financial ly dependent on the student,” Feliciano this semester, according to don’t pay (it) back, aid, Ku‘ulei Feliciano, interim assis- said. While students can begin working tant director of the University of on the application in January, it cannot Hawai‘i Financial Aid Services be finished until the previous year’s tax office. The office has given out information is received. “Simply apply- 6,000 loans this year, nearly dou- ing is great, but you have to finish,” ble that of 2007. Feliciano said. “More students have had to apply for financial aid,” Feliciano said. “The downside is that there is Bank or Credit Union? less money to give out.” According to Feliciano the Banks have the downside of high large number of requests are fil- interest rates, although they have tered through a small pool of the ability to lend larger amounts. Credit unions offer lower interest rates Steps to getting a student loan because each customer owns a part of the company, so the credit union can 1. Fill out the FAFSA online at fafsa. lend as much money as the custom- ed.gov ers provide. 2. Be sure to include your school’s code in the designated section, so UH can Need credit? receive your award information (UH code: 00161000). The University of Hawai‘i 4. UH sends your award information to Federal Credit Union offers your MyUHPortal account (myuhportal. a start-up plan for students hawaii.edu). with low cash flow who want to build their credit. The “Student 5. View your award offers and accept Savings Plan” has a start-up cost of Students must or decline each. $5 and comes with a debit card and a navigate the pitfalls 6. Sallie Mae sends the school your credit card with a credit limit of $300 of financial aid, espe- loan; you receive a letter in the mail that can be increased. The plan was cially during tough with information about your new loan. introduced this semester and has a economic times. 7. UH disburses any funds above the low minimum, which is usually around cost of tuition to you in the second $300 at banks. For more information, week of school. MCT CAMPUS visit uhfcu.com

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By Mary Renee Reuter Le believes the B-cycle Ka Leo Contributing Reporter station could greatly benefit UH students by offering them A new bike-sharing pro- employment as well as afford- gram coming to the University able transportation. of Hawai‘i campus may change While nothing is definite, the way we think about sustain- Le expects that a B-cycle sta- able transportation. tion will be up and running at Nguyen Le, a spokesperson the university by June 2009. for Momentum MultiSport, said Bike sharing has been that Momentum has formed tried before, but with lackluster a partnership with B-cycle to results. Le is confident that this provide the perfect commuting time will be different. solution to students, residents The bikes will be equipped and tourists alike. with a self-locking mechanism, The plan is to develop a and because the user must swipe bike-sharing system in O‘ahu, their card before accessing the starting with the UH campus. bike, Le said that theft will be Students can rent a bicycle less likely. If a bike is missing by swiping a debit or credit for more than two days, the user card at the wireless integrated will be charged the $900 cost of B-cycle stations, with the first the bicycle. full hour costing $2 and the Although B-cycle was first half-hour free. A UH stu- approved by the city to be dent could feasibly ride one deployed on private property, of the bicycles from campus the project is being privately PHOTO COURTESY B-CYCLE to Waikīkī free of charge, pro- funded and the city had no Momentum MultiSport will be partnering with B-cycle to develop a bike-sharing system at UH. Students will be able to rent a bike by vided there is another B-cycle plans to get directly involved. swiping their debit or credit card. station there. “The city is not pursuing “The gist of the system is that type of bike-sharing pro- said Chris Sayers, the bicycle Advisory Committee on bicy- 500 to 700 calories they can burn to get as many stations out there gram right now, so Nguyen’s coordinator for the Department cling on the second Tuesday in one hour of bicycling. as possible, so that when people pilot project, which will be of Transportation. of every month at the Fasi Momentum and B-cycle need to commute, they can lock entirely on private property, However, Sayers does Municipal Building on South hope that the achievements of it up,” Le said. doesn’t really involve the city,” believe more bikeways are King Street. bike-sharing programs in cit- needed in order for the program In addition to being an ies such as Paris and Montreal to be successful. affordable, sustainable and con- will be shared by Honolulu as InternationalBeat “If there are more people on venient way to travel, bicycling well. If successful, bike sharing bikes, it would create pressure for has several health benefits. The could be the individualized pub- more bikeways,” Sayers said. B-cycle will come equipped lic transportation of the future, Those interested can attend with calorie counters, which will greatly reducing our traffic, car- By Kelli Miura panda’s pen. The park staffer is Sayers’ monthly Mayor’s enable riders to keep track of the bon output and waistlines. Ka Leo Associate News Editor reported to be recovering well in a hospital. Pandas’ looks can be From Hong Kong to Chile, rather deceiving, as they appear animals are making headlines in cute and friendly, but they can THE VOICE EDITORIAL also become violent if provoked A world news. K LEEOO Editor in Chief Taylor Hall Commentary Editor Bali Fergusson or disturbed. Managing Editor Kris DeRego Sports Editor Ashley Nonaka Bird flu outbreak in Hong Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Chief Copy Editor Kyle Mahoney Associate Sports Editor Russell Tolentino Kong Chilean officials losing hope of University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Associate Copy Editor Nichole Catlett Comics Editor Will Caron Hong Kong will suspend poul- finding dog hero 1755 Pope Road, 31-D News Editor Abigail Trenhaile Design Editor Nicole Gilmore try imports for three weeks and Police and highway work- Honolulu, HI 96822 begin killing 80,000 birds after three ers made several unsuccess- Associate News Editor Kelli Miura Photo Editor Kent Nishimura dead chickens tested positive for ful attempts to find a homeless Features Editor Vanessa Sim Web Editor Alexis E. Jamison Newsroom bird flu. The chickens were found dog that tried to rescue another (808) 956-7043 Associate Features Editor Steven Tonthat Monday at a farm with 60,000 birds dog that was hit by vehicles. 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Celebrating 10 Years in Hawaii! e’s no diner fi n Student internships on sustainability her er “T Big City Dine an r!” By Selen Yildiz campuses in the country. compact fluorescent bulbs. th Ka Leo Staff Reporter Through their achievements “We will give a party in $10 OFF so far, the team has learned that December to celebrate this. We’re Your Check of $40 or More! On Nov. 5, the Sustainable to make a change, willpower and almost there,” Trevenna said. Not Valid on Any Holiday Saunders team held a public meet- PROUD motivation is all they need; with By January 2009, the team is CORPORATE ing at Campus Center that intro- those two, financial backing will planning to start a student internship duced the Help Us Bridge team to inevitably follow. program that will be different than PARTNER the community. The team explained “We should feel more energy the current internships offered. The Valid for Dine-In Food its efforts toward a more sustain- Only with a Purchase of a Beverage per Person after we’ve done something,” said students will get paid and will be for up to Six People. Not Valid with Any Other Offer, Dis- bigcitydinerhawaii.com able campus and called for more Shanah Trevenna, a graduate stu- able to intern off campus as well as count and/or Promotion. Expires December 31, 2008 students to get involved in sustain- dent at the university and the stu- on campus. ability activities on campus. dent sustainability coordinator. The program will involve At each table, students When the group first formed, training on sustainability, provided do exchanged information and new one of the first things that the by Help Us Bridge, and the interns what ideas, from renewable energy and team did was tackle the energy will have the opportunity to work organic farming to zero waste. problem. The UH campus spends in their area of interest. Through Students discussed with a team about $1.5 million on electricity this initiative, UH will be training member different aspects of sus- every month. This is not only a new people for the jobs in the field YOU tainability, as well as ways to huge waste of money, but also det- of sustainability, which is growing get involved, while they enjoyed rimental to the environment, with at a rapid pace. think of Ka Leo? snacks served on biodegradable huge amounts of carbon dioxide plates. being released into the atmosphere The damage we have done to each year by our campus. For more information on the the environment is immense, but Saunders Hall was chosen current projects, ways to get involved and jobs and on-/off- In an effort to continuously improve our publications, the Board of there is no better place to start as a pilot project for the team’s Publications is conducting a Ka Leo Readership/Quality survey. campus internship postings, visit making a positive difference than projects. By this month, Help Us Your responses will assist the BOP in assessing the UH community’s opinion of the campus newspaper. sustainablesaunders.hawaii.edu on our own campus. Bridge hopes to achieve its goal of reducing the energy used by Thanks to the efforts of the If you’d like to participate in the chance to tell us Help Us Bridge team, it is now the building by two-thirds, mainly student internship program, contact Now’s what you think! possible to turn your “green” ideas through periodic air-conditioning YOUR Shanah Trevenna for an interview: into reality and make the UH cam- shutdowns and exchanging incan- [email protected] Go to www.hawaii.edu/bop/survey.htm to ¿ ll out the survey pus one of the most sustainable descent bulbs with energy efficient Deadline for completion of survey is 12/31/08

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Last summer, while many of us lay under the sun working on our tan, a research group from the University of Hawai‘i worked on a project at the Antarctica Peninsula. The research project, FOODBANCS II, was funded by the National Science Foundation. It was an inter- national collaborative effort involving universities in the United States (UH and North Carolina State University), the United Kingdom and Brazil. FOODBANCS II is a follow-up to a project conducted from 1999 to 2001; its main goal is to explore how the Antarctic ecosystem is changing over time in the face of global warming and how that is impacting ben- thic organisms. The crew, which included two UH environmental science undergraduates, spent close to four weeks in Antarctica. The preparations for the trip were certainly unique. Prior to leav- ing, each person had to undergo extensive medical surveys to see if they would be able to with- stand the area’s extreme weather conditions. To learn more about the project, an interview was conducted with Dr. Craig Smith, the chief PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. CRAIG SMITH scientist and Fabio de Leo, a Ph.D. FOODBANCS II, a nationally funded research project that included two UH environmental undergrads, spent the summer of 2008 in Antarctica studying the ecosystem student from the UH department of and the effects of global warming. oceanography. the carbon that is trapped in the de Leo: If you have “normal” tion that is required to stage an to live in such an isolated place. What were your findings in your sediments is stored for long geo- ice conditions, you have a long expedition to a remote part of the People get moody some- previous visits to Antarctica? logical time periods. Unless, of dark season without any primary world. We need to plan for every- times, and after a while, some of Smith: There has already been course, we burn it to make gaso- production taking place. Only thing and bring spare parts for them might even stop saying hi to major warming along the Antarctic line and diesel. during the short summer season everything, because if something you. However, this is not a rule Peninsula, which is causing the do you have a burst in produc- breaks or fails, we have to fix it. and some people are pretty used loss of sea ice and changing the So far, what raises concern tivity. Some researchers predict to being at sea for such a long coastal ecosystems. On our last among your findings? that, due to loss in sea ice cover, What kind of a background time. I think some even do better cruise in February 2008, we found Smith: One concern is that phytoplankton cells will be dif- would you expect your grad stu- at sea than on land – that’s not my ice-free areas that, as recently as certain species seem adapted to ferent and the bloom dynamics dents to have if they wanted to case, though. 1985, were routinely ice-bound all living under conditions of sea ice. will be altered. come work with you? Smith: Antarctica is really summer. We are just beginning And, as sea ice disappears, these In Antarctica, summer phy- Smith: They need to have the last wilderness on Earth, with to explore how this is affecting species will also disappear. With toplankton blooms are very effi- background in physics, geology extraordinary physical beauty Antarctic food webs and ecosys- warming, there also is a change in cient in terms of transferring and chemistry, as well as biology, and wildlife. It is very unsettling tem services, such as the burial of the species of phytoplankton that carbon from surface waters to zoology or ecology. to see how rapidly parts of the organic carbon. thrive in the ocean. the sea floor. If climate pattern Antarctic are warming and the de Leo: Part of the carbon There is evidence that the changes, sequestration of carbon Anything you would like to add? ecosystem is being changed, in removed from the atmosphere by phytoplankton associated with sea will be threatened. de Leo: I’ve been on many part because of human produc- the photosynthetic phytoplank- ice is more nutritious than the different oceanographic cruises. tion of greenhouse gases. tonic organisms is stored in the warm-adapted phytoplankton. We What is the hardest thing about If you ever want to join such an Humans are having a pro- sediments after several biogeo- are conducting experiments to see working on a cruise ship in adventure, you will have to cope found impact on even the most chemical reactions along the food if this nutritional change in phyto- Antarctica as a PI? with a psychological aspect as well. remote places of the Earth. ... It web. A large portion is “respired,” plankton ... will cause some spe- Smith: The most challenging ... Don’t just be prepared for the sci- is time for us to take serious steps or remineralized. The portion of cies to starve. thing is the planning and organiza- ence. You need to prepare yourself to reduce our use of fossil fuels. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 [email protected] tthehewweekendeekendooutdoorsutdoors 7 Surf travel: Winter break By David Kwan while the Left Point is magical Ka Leo Staff Reporter when it hits upwards of 6 feet. While Puerto Escondido is Still planning your winter technically a beach break, it’s also break? Well, if your idea of a great one of the most treacherous spots in vacation includes swell-sucking the South Pacific, so bringing your hurricanes, heaving barrels and a fun board is ill-advised. Rather, chance meeting with crooked feder- you’ll need at least a mini-gun (6’8” ales (most likely regarding the con- to 6’10”), and on the bigger offshore tents of your wallet), look no further days, a larger step-up board. than Puerto Escondido, Mexico. In terms of lodging, there Located in the state of Oaxaca, is a slew of hotels running from about an hour from Mexico City, Puerto Escondido down to Zicaleta. Puerto Escondido has long be referred Luckily, you’ll probably have to as “The Mexican Pipeline” and, in enough money after your encounter the winter, gets pounded by the best with the federales to pay anywhere west swells in the world. between $15 to $30 a night for mid- The wave itself, one of the level accommodations. In contrast, most ruthless beach breaks in finding your way south of the bor- the world, picks up virtually any der might be a tad too expensive if FILE PHOTO • KA LEO O HAWAI‘I trace of south swell and funnels you’re strapped for cash. With a week off and around $500 to spend, you could afford to ride waves in Oaxaca, Mexico, a strip of land that boasts some of the the wave energy onto roughly 200 United Airlines and world’s finest waves. yards of beach break. The Right at Aeromexico offer trips out of Puerto Escondido, formally known Los Angeles for about $500. The eign lands riddled with bandidos which route you end up choos- will seem like distant memories as Carmelita, is famous for being alternative is embarking on a peligrosos, decrepit roads and ing, though, the obstacles you’ll when you’re pig-dogging that the heaviest sandbar in the world, 45-hour road trip through for- unabating heat waves. No matter face and the holes in your wallet priceless barrel. ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ almost as amiable as Poppy, and this movie is like an his films, ordinary people in gritty urban environments are open book to their world. Throughout the film, we join wondrously impelled into films of genuine intrigue. Poppy as she optimistically tackles various adventures. This is not to say that all Leigh’s films radiate By Shane Sakae Visits with friends and family, learning to drive and with positivity. In fact, “Naked” and “All or Nothing” Ka Leo Contributing Writer enrolling in flamenco class are all on display through can be downright depressing. However, it is this kind Poppy’s unique perspective. of “kitchen-sink realism” that has made him one of the Are we happy because we’re healthy, or are we healthy In her portrayal of Poppy, Hawkins gives a memo- most critically acclaimed of modern filmmakers. because we’re happy? rable performance worthy of an Oscar nomination. In the end, Poppy might be Leigh’s most distinguish- If I recall psychology class correctly, the physical One can’t help but feel that a person this quirky is ing character. It is her underlying warmth that gives her the act of smiling, regardless of circumstances, can cause anything less than authentic. This kind of realism, strength to transcend in both pleasant and exasperating situ- people to feel better about themselves. Upon viewing however, should come as no surprise to those familiar ations. Whether being healthy is a result of happiness – or British director Mike Leigh’s latest film, “Happy-Go- with director Mike Leigh’s work. the other way around – there’s no question that a movie like Lucky,” there’s no doubt that enjoying another per- The method of Leigh’s madness is as intriguing as it “Happy-Go-Lucky” is a spellbinding example of both. son’s smile causes a similar effect. is unusual. Perhaps the most “organic” of all Most of the smiles and laughter in this film origi- directors, he skillfully orchestrates his actors nate from Poppy Cross (Sally Hawkins), one of the unlike any other. He handpicks his cast and most memorable characters to grace the screen in a stages numerous unscripted scenes with them Catholic Campus Ministry long time. A thin and garrulous schoolteacher, Poppy for weeks at a time. is probably the happiest person one will ever meet. The process involves descriptive char- A Jesuit Ministry Newman Center Unwavering in her love for life, one can only acter planning and meticulously creating and watch in amazement as Poppy dotes indiscriminately detailing various aspects of his subjects’ lives. upon strangers and friends alike. Her infectious spirit It is through these weeks of dynamic impro- is constant throughout the film and seems to brighten visations that his actors chisel out discrete all but the most stubbornly wretched of souls. personalities, ultimately basing their emula- Take for instance an early scene where Poppy makes tions on people they might have once met, or Mass Schedule: a capricious stop at a local bookstore. Upon entering, on scenarios they’ve actually encountered. Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am she finds a store devoid of customers and a smug clerk What results is a stunningly realistic Sunday 5:00pm Student Mass who refuses to acknowledge her presence. Despite that, portrayal of working-class British life. Monday - Friday 12:10pm Poppy can’t help but smile as she wanders the aisles. Leigh’s films never give the viewer any Although dismissed throughout her visit, she cheer- hint of ambition on the director’s behalf. fully moseys out the door while sending ebullient fare- Instead, his work is firmly grounded in the Located on EASTAll WEST AreROAD Welcome! wells the clerk’s way. Kill ’em with kindness, I suppose. belief that the interesting can be derived from just past the Korean Pagoda Study Ctr, www.newmanhawaii.org There’s a good chance you might know people the seemingly mundane. In practically all of across the parking lot Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 8 tthehewweekendeekendmmusicusic [email protected] Playlist of the Week: The gold, the bad and the UK By David Kwan Ka Leo Staff Reporter Santogold – “Lights Out” Santi White, aka Santogold, is an interesting turnout. Doctored by Britain’s M.I.A., Santogold’s self-titled album is pop polish on top of shoegaze guitars. Her less-emphatic single “Lights Out” is a neat package, dynamically layered with distorted guitars and dead- pan vocals. Her lyrics pose an array of all-inclusive, albeit personal, life questions. In the shadow of M.I.A., Santogold might not shine as bright, but her music is nonetheless a distinct departure from the norm. As White says on her Web site, “This is better than good; this is gold – Santogold!”

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KA LEO O HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES ’Bows set to battle A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING Wednesday, December 17, 2008 • 7:00pm for Final Four berth Dole Cannery Theatres By Russell Tolentino Ka Leo Associate Sports Editor

Two wins. That’s all the sixth-ranked and seventh-seeded Rainbow Wahine volleyball team (30-3) needs to get to the Final Four of the 2008 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championships in Omaha, Neb., on Dec. 18 and 20. Two teams. Just two stand between the ’Bows and the program’s eighth Final Four appearance. The Rainbow Wahine will face the No. 10 seed Purdue Boilermakers (26-8) out of the Big Ten in the first game of the Fort Collins, Colo., regional hosted by Colorado State. Facing off in the other match will be the No. 2 seed Stanford Cardinal (28- 3) and the No. 15 seed Florida Gators (27-3).

The winners of the two matches CHAD BROWNSTEIN • KA LEO O HAWAI‘I advance to the regional final the fol- Rainbow Wahine Kanani Danielson leaps for a kill against Fresno State. Danielson lowing day, Dec. 13, with the winner was named the AVCA All-West Region Freshman of the Year yesterday. advancing to the Final Four. Last week, the ’Bows swept per set) and hitting percentage (.410). through its sub-regional in Los Senior outside hitter Danita Merlau Angeles by defeating Belmont (25- and sophomore middle blocker Honors for five ’Bows 19, 25-11, 25-16), the Atlantic Sun Kristen Arthurs chip in 3.04 and 2.08 Five University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Conference’s champion, in the first kills, respectively. Wahine volleyball players earned AVCA All- round and host USC (25-21, 25-18, The Boilermakers are strong and 25-22) in the second round. West Region honors, as announced by the physical, with starters’ heights averag- IN ASSOCIATION WITH RELATIVITY MEDIA OVERBROOK ENTERTAINMENT ESCAPE ARTISTS PRODUCTION American Volleyball Coaches Association. COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS AN Outside hitter Kanani Danielson ing 6 feet 2 inches. In comparison, the A FILM BY GABRIELE MUCCINO “SEVEN POUNDS” ROSARIO DAWSON MICHAEL EALY WITH BARRY PEPPER AND WOODY HARRELSON MUSIC EXECUTIVE WRITTEN continued her stellar freshman cam- ’Bows have three starters under 6 feet BYANGELO MILLI PRODUCERSDAVID CROCKETT DAVID BLOOMFIELD KEN STOVITZ DOMENICO PROCACCI BYGRANT NIEPORTE PRODUCEDTODD BLACK JAMES LASSITER JASON BLUMENTHAL STEVE TISCH WILL SMITH DIRECTEDGABRIELE MUCCINO paign by recording 21 kills and 20 tall (Danielson, junior outside hitter Aneli Cubi-Otineru, Jamie Houston BY BY digs while hitting .333 after two Aneli Cubi-Otineru and sophomore and Dani Mafua were named to the West rounds of play. Senior outside hitter setter Dani Mafua). Only senior mid- Region team, with Kanani Danielson Jamie Houston added 24 kills and dle blocker Nickie Thomas is over 6 and Amber Kaufman earning honorable four blocks, while junior middle hitter feet 1 inch tall. mention. Danielson was also named the Present the completed form below along with Amber Kaufman recorded 17 kills USC also had a clear height region’s freshman of the year. your valid UH Student ID at the BOP Business and six aces while hitting .444. The advantage, but the Rainbow Wahine ’Bows currently lead the NCAA tour- compensated for their lack of height Office from 1pm today, Thursday, December 11, nament with 2.6 aces per set. with tough serving, solid passing and to get your complimentary pass! The Purdue Boilermakers were defense and a precise transition game pushed to the limit in both of their that allowed Mafua to set a quick sub-regional matches, going the dis- offense. This allowed the shorter, yet Game information IN THEATRES DECEMBER 19th tance in 3-2 wins over Miami (Ohio) more dynamic, Hawai‘i hitters to go and Middle Tennessee State, the team up against one USC blocker rather Regional semifinal that eliminated the Rainbow Wahine than two or three. versus No. 10 seed Purdue First come, first served. A valid UHM student ID in last year tournament. The same strategy against Purdue Friday, Dec. 12, at 5 p.m. (2 p.m. HST) is required--valid for Fall 2008; NO EXCEPTIONS The Boilermakers finished should allow the Rainbow Wahine, fourth in their conference. Fellow Big who lead the overall series 3-0, to on day of giveaway. No phone calls. One pass per Ten members No. 1 seed Penn State pick up the win, as the Boilermakers Regional final person. Supplies are limited. One pass admits two. and Michigan, which upset No. 13 have been inconsistent on defense and passing all season long. versus winner of No. 2 seed seed St. Louis in the second round, are Stanford/No. 15 seed Florida also in regional play this week. Two wins. Please circle your class standing: Two teams. Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. (4 p.m. HST) Purdue is led by senior middle FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE blocker Stephanie Lynch. The All- And, in the single-elimination America candidate leads her team NCAA tournament, one chance to JUNIOR SENIOR in kills (3.40 per set), blocks (1.45 make it all happen. GRAD STUDENT HHeadead ddownown ttoo tthehe SStantan SSheriffheriff CenterCenter Please circle your student status: UH students can get FREE tickets to the PART-TIME FULL-TIME men’s basketball game on Monday night clip and present with valid UHM student ID K A L PAGE

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