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Sports | Page 8 Features | Page 3 Staff shortage causes stall for A&S at UH opened,” said sophomore Irene Galinato, who has been working Students advised at CASSAS since October. CASSAS hopes to fill the to hold off empty advisor positions, including a representative advisor posi- on sessions tion, by mid-semester. However, because of the lack of funding by UHM, the positions will be only By Alyssa Navares temporary. Ka Leo Associate Features Editor UHM has submitted a budget request to the Hawaiì State Students seeking advis- Legislature, from which it hopes ing from the Colleges of Arts to get funding to hire up to 16 and Sciences Student Academic CASSAS advisors, resulting in Services at the University of a new advisor-to-student ratio Hawaiì at Manoa are recom- of about 1:600. “It’s frustrating mended to hold off on non-emer- because [CASSAS] has the exper- gency advising during the first tise but no resources to fully imple- two weeks of the semester due to a ment it,” Kirk-Kuwaye said. staff shortage. This period will be Associated Students of the used to serve students with Spring University of Hawaiì at Manoa 2006 registration problems. president Grant Teichman recent- “We’re turning away over ly placed an ASUH testimony 100 students a day,” said Michael box for students to voice their Kirk-Kuwaye, acting depart- concerns with the inadequacy of ment chair of CASSAS. Kirk- CASSAS. Teichman will take Kuwaye, along with 5 other full- more than 100 testimonies to the MATT ING • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i time and one part-time advisors, Hawaiì State Legislature next serves more than 10,000 Arts and The ASUH testimony box sits outside of Grant Teichman’s office. Students are allowed to voice their concerns with the week. “These testimonies will be Sciences students. inadequacy of CASSAS. very powerful to the Legislature,” To make the most of each Teichman said. appointment, CASSAS encour- dent ratio is 1:1,500. The rec- Like last semester, advis- attend will be reduced, resulting “UH owes it to the students ages students to come prepared ommended ratio, according to ing will be available Monday to in limited seating. Verification of because, look at how much we by reading about the courses and the National Academic Advising Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. academic planning or review of have to pay, we deserve qual- program options before-hand, Association, is 1:300. Advising This semester, however, CASSAS materials will also be delayed. ity service,” said junior Daryl as well as bringing all advising services include in-person will close at noon on Wednesdays. “On the first day of the Gilmore, an Academy for Creative materials to their appointment. appointments, group sessions and The number of mandatory sessions semester, there were like 40 stu- Media major. The current advisor-to-stu- e-mail or telephone conferences. available for 2006 graduates to dents lined up outside before we NewsBriefs

Open auditions for the Vagina Monologues Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science Future of Engineering in Today’s Society.” litigator in the New York law firm of Friedman & from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Kaplan. He returned to teaching and social justice Auditions for the Vagina Monologues are Champaign. Stanley Grant — Today 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., HIG work as a faculty member at New York University being held on the substage at Kennedy Theatre on Peter E. Crouch — Dean, Ira A. Fulton 110 in the Lawyering Program, and then at Western Wednesday, Jan. 18, and Thursday, Jan. 19, from School of Engineering and Vice Provost for Mun Young Choi — Monday, Jan. 23 4:30 to New England Law School. Iijima was invited 7 to 10 p.m. The Vagina Monologues, a play about Global Engagement, Arizona State University. 5:30 p.m., MSB 114 to join the faculty of the William S. Richardson women and their vaginas, is performed worldwide Dean Crouch received his Ph.D. in Applied Peter Crouch — Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:30 to 5:30 School of Law at the University of Hawai’i at on Valentine’s Day as part of a campaign to end Sciences from Harvard University and a Master p.m., MSB 114 Manoa in 1998 and he became a tenured associate violence against women. Experience not neces- of Science in Control Theory and a Bachelor of Lalit Raj Verma — Monday, Jan. 30, 4:30 to professor in 2001. sary. Please contact Nina Buck at 741-3342 or Science in Engineering Science from Warwick 5:30 p.m., MSB 114 Iijima was known for his work as direc- e-mail [email protected] for questions. University. tor of the law school’s preadmission program. Stanley B. Grant — Professor of Additional biographical information about the Established in 1975, the program admits and Candidates for dean of engineering at UH to Environmental Engineering and Chair, candidates and about the search process is posted at supports students from historically under-served speak Department of Chemical and Biochemical www.hawaii.edu/executivesearch/engineering. communities who show promise as lawyers and Engineering and Materials Sciences, Henry community leaders. Finalists for the position of Dean of the Samueli School of Engineering, University of Memorial held for UH law professor and The Law School students and faculty voted University of Hawaiì at Manoa College of California, Irvine. Professor Grant received his activist him the Outstanding Professor of the Year in Engineering have been identified. They will be on Ph.D. and Master of Science in Environmental 2000, and he was a 2001 recipient of the Board of the Manoa campus for meetings and interviews Engineering Science from Caltech, and a “A Celebration of the Life of Chris Iijima,” Regents’ Excellence in Teaching Award. beginning this week. Bachelor of Science in Geology from Stanford will take place today at 5:30 p.m. in the Campus Iijima wrote law review articles addressing The public is invited to meet the candidates University. Center Ballroom. issues such as “Race as Resistance,” “Separating at open presentations beginning today. Meetings Lalit Raj Verma — Professor and Chris Iijima, law professor, lawyer, teacher, Support from Betrayal: Examining the Intersections will be held at the Hawaiì Institute of Geophysics Department Head, Department of Biological musician, community organizer and scholar, died of Racialized Legal pedagogy, Academic Support, and the Marine Sciences Building. and Agricultural Engineering, University in Honolulu, Hawaiì on Dec. 31, 2005, sur- and Subordination,” “Swimming from the Island of Arkansas. Professor Verma received his rounded by his family. Iijima battled amyloidosis, of the Colorblind: Deserting an Ill-Conceived The finalists are: Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of a rare blood disease, for several years. He reached Constitutional Metaphor,” and “Shooting Justice Mun Young Choi — Professor and Nebraska, his Master of Science in Agricultural the age of 57 the week before he died. Jackson’s ‘Loaded Weapon’ at Ysar Hamdi: Department Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University, Iijima graduated at the top of his class at New Judicial Abdication at the Convergence of Engineering and Mechanics and Associate Dean and a Biological Technology degree in the same York Law School, where he was an editor of the Korematsu and McCarthy.” for Research and Graduate Studies, College of field from the J.N. Agricultural University of Law Review. He clerked from 1988 to 1990 for Iijima is survived by his wife Jane Dickson, Engineering, Drexel University. Professor Choi Jabalpur, India. Federal District Judge Charles Stewart, Jr. in the sons Alan and Christopher, parents, Kazu and received his Ph.D. and Master of Arts from Each candidate will speak on the topic “The Southern District of New York and worked as a Takeru, and sister Lynne. 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Events Calendar Torchlight procession Compiled by Alice Kim open until Friday, Mar. 3. Admission is free. For more information, call The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet the JCCH at 945-7633 or e-mail Band will perform today from 12 [email protected]. to 1 p.m. at the Campus Center Courtyard. For more information, “Politics and Science,” a botanical call the Activities Council at 956- science seminar, will take place 4491 or e-mail them at www2. today from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at hawaii.edu/~ccbac. the St. John Auditorium, room 011. Randy Moorman of the University “Punk Rock Thursday” will take of Hawai‘i at Manoa Botany In the remem- Department will present the semi- place tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. nar. Moorman will share his expe- brance of the at Kainoa’s Sports Bar. Ages 21 rience as a lobbyist in Washington 113th anni- and older only. For more informa- D.C. for the environmental law versary of the tion, call 637-7787. firm Earthjustice and discuss the United States role of scientists in policy making. Occupation of Supersonic Space Monkeys, For more information, contact Don Hawai‘i, pro- Zoundbox and Pacifica will per- Drake at 956-3937 or dondrake@ testors of the form tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. hawaii.edu. at Anna Banana’s. Admission is torchlight proces- free. Ages 21 and older only. sion march from “Ali‘iolani Hale: Legal Traditions Lolani Palace and Enduring Customs from Upstanding Youth will per- Monarchy to Statehood,” a his- form tomorrow night at Wave toric preservation lecture, will take Waikiki. Doors will open at 10 KARIS LO place tomorrow from 12 p.m. to 2 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i p.m. Admission is $5 for ages p.m. at the Iolani Palace grounds 21 and older and $10 for ages in the Old Archives Building. This under 21. Ages 18 and older event is free and open to the gen- only. For more information, e- eral public. For more information, mail Sarah la GLAM at sarah@ call Jeff Tripp at 956-8570 or visit wavewaikiki.com. www.hawaii.edu/amst/historic_ palace.htm. O‘ahu artist John Tanji Koga will debut his new sculptures in “Populations in Transition, the Garden of Spirits: John Tanji Medicines in Motion: Migration, Kogas Solo Exhibition is today Health and Healing in Echang from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Hamlet Koror, Republic of Palau,” Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i an anthropology final oral, will Community Gallery. Gallery hours take place tomorrow from 12 p.m. are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 2 p.m. at Saunders hall. For a.m. to 4 p.m. This exhibit will be more information, call 956-8500.

PHOTOS BY KARIS LO • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i UH Trivia LEFT: Lanapuakea Pila remembers US interference in the Hawaiian Kingdom. RIGHT: Torchlight procession PLACE YOUR AD HERE (2x1) starts from ‘Iolani Palace. Call 956-7043 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. California State University freePLACE smoothie! YOUR AD HERE (2x1) Be theCall rst 956-7043 person to come or e-mail into Ka [email protected] with the correct solution for that day’s puzzle and win a bans alcoholversity spokeswomanat athletic Nancy Stake. “This events is fundamentally rooted FREE smoothiefor morefrom Robeks! information. Stake said she had no information in colleges and universities working Aloha Stadium about alcohol sales at basketball hard to address an environment that games, which are played at the cam- helps people understand the use of authority to vote pus event center. The baseball team alcohol,” Kassing said. plays a majority of its home games The CSU policy, an executive on ban next week at San Jose Municipal Stadium, and order signed by Chancellor Charles beer apparently will continue to be Reed on Dec. 23 during the winter sold there because the facility is not break, prohibits alcohol sales at “ath- Fill in the grid so that every Di culty : Easy By Becky Bartindale owned or operated by the university. letic events held in university owned San Jose State President Don or operated facilities.” It also regulates row, every column, and Knight Ridder Newspapers Kassing said the full impact of the advertising of alcoholic drinks on cam- every 3x3 box contains the 6 2 (U-WIRE) Drinking beer at Spartan new policy was still being evalu- pus, including athletics facilities. digits 1 thru 9. 8 3 5 4 7 football games is now a thing of ated, but said he didn’t see it as The new policy allows schools significant. Alcohol sales produce a with existing contracts related to the 9 6 1 the past under a California State Puzzles will become University decision to ban alcohol modest revenue for a university aux- sale of alcoholic beverages to run iliary, Spartan Shops, which oper- the course of the contracts, but the progressively more dicult 2 6 9 sales at college athletic events at its ates the stadium, he said, “but I can’t contracts may not be renewed. 23 campuses. through the week. 3 1 tell you how much.” Sales of beer and wine at a cafe A CSU spokeswoman estimated Stanford University and on San Jose State’s campus would Yesterday’s solution about a half-dozen of the system’s 9 7 8 University of California — Berkeley be allowed to continue under the 23 campuses, including Western 4 3 5 2 6 9 7 8 1 8 3 2 do not sell alcoholic beverages new policy. 6 8 2 5 7 1 4 9 3 Athletic Conference member San at athletic events. At Santa Clara The sales ban prompted some 1 9 7 8 3 4 5 6 2 4 2 6 7 8 Jose State, had been selling alcohol University, those who lease private debate among CSU campus presi- at games in the past year. 8 2 6 1 9 5 3 4 7 5 2 suites at the basketball arena and dents, acknowledged Fresno State 3 7 4 6 8 2 9 1 5 In Hawai‘i, the Aloha Stadium the baseball stadium can purchase President John Welty, who has led the 9 5 1 7 4 3 6 2 8 EASY # 1 authority may ban alcohol at the alcoholic beverages from the univer- system’s alcohol policy task force. 5 1 9 3 2 6 8 7 4 University of Hawai‘i football sity’s caterer, an athletics department The revenue generated by alco- Solutions, tips and computer program 2 4 8 9 5 7 1 3 6 games during a Stadium Authority spokesperson said. Santa Clara also is hol advertising and sales “makes it 7 6 3 4 1 8 2 5 9 at www.sudoku.com meeting on Jan, 26. After the CSU among a large group of schools that difficult when you weigh these deci- alcohol ban, only two of nine WAC doesn’t accept any alcohol advertis- sions,” Welty said, “but in this case I members, Nevada and Hawai‘i, ing in athletics venues, which can think it was more important to take continue to sell alcohol at football provide a significant source of cash the action to ensure a safe event and games. Other college conferences for athletic programs. put the focus on student athletes.” with alcohol bans at their stadiums CSU has spent the past few Beer and wine have been sold PLACE YOUR AD HERE (2x2) are the Atlantic Coast Conference, years working on its alcohol poli- at the school’s sporting events for at Call 956-7043 or e-mail [email protected] the Pac-10 Conference and the cies, trying to reduce alcohol abuse least 20 years, Welty said, and gen- Southeastern Conference. and encouraging legal and respon- erate about $150,000 a year toward for more information. Alcoholic beverages have tra- sible use of alcohol. It still allows the school’s $22 million annual ath- ditionally been sold to adults older alcoholic beverage sales on campus, letics budget. than 21 at Spartan Stadium, where but with the new policy, joins a The ban has not gone over well the football team plays home games. growing number of colleges and with some Bulldog fans, Welty said, But under the new rule, alcohol can universities that have banned booze “but there’s been a great positive no longer be sold there, said uni- sales at games. reaction from many.” FEATURES | Wednesday, January 18, 2006 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3

‘Brokeback’ a mounting successusing this complaint as the basis for a By Jonathan Callahan Ka Leo Contributing Writer claim that “Brokeback” is essentially soulless. These critics have missed the I’d heard the same hype and point. It is true that, superficially, the counter-hype everyone else had; the film’s tone is often bluntly detached. fervid early praise and Oscar buzz However, it doesn’t take much in the that seemed to begin before the film way of critical insight to perceive that started shooting along with scads this surface-level is the stylistic mir- of gay cowboy jokes, the backlash ror of the stolidity Ennis affects as he against the jokes and the backlash copes with accumulating disappoint- against the backlash. As I walked into ment and loss, a stance he articulates Varsity Theater to see “Brokeback in one of his more memorable lines, Mountain,” I couldn’t shake my own “If you can’t change it, you’ve got to set of reservations. stand it.” I loved Annie Proulx’s 1997 short And if the film aims to undermine story and, like just about every other anything, it is the necessity of this fiction reader I know, I’m a bit wary stoic toughness; Ennis’ Promethean of the transition from the page to the resolution to withstand pain ends up screen. It’s always a little nerve-wrack- causing him still greater pain. We ing to enter the theater knowing that realize, far before Ennis does, that material you thought had already been Jack has the right idea for the two of done right risks being marred in its them, while Ennis simply lacks the new form. You’re afraid to see some- courage. thing beautiful tarnished. But there are scenes late in the I needn’t have worried. film in which Ledger veers sharply The film’s opening act, which and unexpectedly into fits of bracing, depicts young drifters Ennis Del Mar searing emotion and these scenes (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake work precisely because they are in Gyllenhaal) tumbling unexpectedly into such sharp contrast with what we a unique idyllic romance is its weak- have come to expect from Ennis. In est segment, though the scene is still an imitation of its own protagonist, a powerhouse of sweeping cinematic COURTESY PHOTO • Paramount Pictures “Brokeback Mountain” moves slowly effect. The opening shot pans across Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal star in“Brokeback Mountain,” a film adaptation of the Annie Proulx love story be- but inexorably toward pathos, culmi- a vast Wyoming landscape; dull-green tween two cowboys. nating in a devastating final shot that hills in early-morning shade, establish- epitomizes that peculiar cinematic ing a sense of place that is quite at here is making us mind the leisurely something of a curse, as he simply can- A few reviewers have griped that the effect of bringing together fragments odds with the dusty reds and browns, strolls through each set piece — many not resign himself to an unhappiness film’s tone is too cold and detached of significance and feeling in a single scorching sun and tumbleweeds of the of which are divided by long vaults he has little choice but to accept. to resonate as a pure tragic romance, blinding image. stereotypical Western tableau. It’s a through time — less and less until, by Michelle Williams and Anne beautiful bit of meta-visual suggestion, the final act, we’d really like things to Hathaway give strong performances as cueing us in to the idea that this will be slow down, maybe even head back in Ennis’ and Jack’s unhappy wives, but the sort of film that attempts to under- “MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE” the direction from which they came. it’s Heath Ledger’s performance that mine and scramble prior conceptions. Proulx’s short story is as convinc- sears itself into memory. His aching My gripe — a small one — is ing a love story as any I have read. take on Ennis Del Mar lends credence with the pacing early on. The film feels as though it’s plodding along quite For Lee’s film to have a comparable to the chorus of critics crying “Oscar.” deliberately, depicting Jack and Ennis impact, his cowboys need to make us I can’t recall a recent performance that at work watching over a herd of sheep, fall in love with them as they fall for approached Ledger’s fusion of stag- cooking beans, drinking whiskey from each other. An added difficulty inher- gering emotional range, deft and subtle Enjoy working with Kids? This may be your opportunity to make that difference! a flask and doing sundry cowboy ent in the medium is that Proulx’s Jack faithfulness to character. With each and Ennis do precisely what she tells wince, soft grunt and laconic retort, We are seeking responsible individuals to Please apply at the location of your choice. things. The love affair develops a bit plan and lead recreational fun activities, as choppily, a problem that was somehow them to. 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Some Republicans tilting political scale By Joseph Proffer a criminal conspiracy that took corporate Oklahoma Daily (U. Oklahoma) money in the 2002 Texas State election Superferry compromises and used it with the intent to commit (U-WIRE) NORMAN, Okla. – I am a a felony. The money was to help the Catholic, happily married, a member of Republican Party reorder the congressio- the joint Air Force ROTC and member of nal map in Texas and cement its control environmentwith in whales atHawai‘i up to 40 mph. a civilian community service organization of the House in Washington. By Cora Puliatch When asked about the charges, Ka Leo Contributing Writer Because of the natural resource differential called Silver Wings. I also have a notably between O‘ahu and the neighbor islands, our resource- dry sense of humor, which is something DeLay called it an “act of blatant political partisanship.” That’s mildly ironic The proposed Hawai‘i Superferry is at best a rich neighbor islands could become quickly depleted you should definitely keep in mind. by increased access for O‘ahu residents with vehicles. One thing I’m not is stupid, though. because if memory serves me correctly, mixed bag of bland perks and frightening poten- he had no problem conducting a politi- tial for problems. Residents of Hawai‘i and the In addition to its virtual denial of logistical and envi- Therefore, you’ll find that I have an ronmental issues, Hawai‘i Superferry makes misleading extreme dislike for stupid politics, stu- cal witch hunt on Bill Clinton. In 1998, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa community might when Clinton faced impeachment pro- benefit from a new inter-island high-speed passen- promises about affordability, convenience and other ben- pid politicians and the people who vote efits. While on its Web site, www.hawaiisuperferry.com, for them. ceedings within the House, DeLay said, ger and vehicle ferry service that touts its ability to “I believe that this nation sits at a cross- the company cites off-peak “affordable one-way pas- As the cliche registered Independent, reunite “keikis and tutus.” roads. One direction points to the higher Many, including we at UHM, would be appalled senger fares” of $50 per person and $55 per car, Hawai‘i I believe that the best way to vote on issues is by their merit and not by which of the road of the rule of law. Sometimes at the repercussions of such a poorly planned, high- Superferry fails to mention the lack of a price cap. Hence, two major political parties introduced hard, sometimes unpleasant, this path impact project. Today, after nearly three years of at any point during its operation, this lamentably planned them. I’m equally critical of Democrats relies on truth, justice and the rigorous planning, Hawai‘i Superferry has still not undergone Superferry could increase its fares to rates that exceed the and Republicans. For the time being, application of the principle that no man any kind of public environmental review process. The cost of a plane ticket and rental car. is above the law.” Superferry boasts a three hour voyage time, but however, it appears that the Republicans company has criticized and successfully evaded the have managed to tilt the balance of idi- Well, this statement certainly was in reality ticketing, inspection, security, queuing, off- efforts on behalf of Maui, the Big Island and Kaua‘i ocy in their favor. Aren’t the cunning not meant to apply to DeLay or his loading and delays could demand an entire day for citizens and lawmakers to enforce the state laws, such Republicans supposed to keep these few cronies John Boehner R-Ohio, Bob Ney one-way travel. as HRS 343, that mandate an Environmental Impact with lower-than-average intelligence in R-Ohio, Dick Cheney, George Bush Statement for any project using taxpayer dollars Can a ferry system that endangers the environ- line? If so, they’ve been slacking lately. and Randy “Duke” Cunningham R- — like the $40 million in state money needed for this ment and stresses island infrastructures be justified I began my column’s research on Calif., who took a whopping $2.4 mil- Superferry. by a flimsy-at-best promise of affordable, conve- all the typical media resources CNN, lion in bribes from defense contractors. Aside from such blatant disregard of public outcry nient travel? Can this easily-broken promise excuse USA Today, MSNBC and even the Apparently, they are all allowed to do and due process, why should we be concerned about a the compromising of Hawaii’s invaluable environ- mind-shreddingly biased FOX News for whatever they please because they’re new ferry system? Residents and UHM students from mental laws? entertainment reasons and it took me a such godly people. If there is one group neighbor islands should be particularly wary of the As a UHM student with family and friends on matter of three minutes to find more than of religious followers that love people Superferry because of its potential to irreversibly alter Maui, I understand the desire for reasonable alter- ten articles dealing with corruption in who do this, it’s certainly not Christians. their unique, fragile, island homes. Hawai‘i Superferry natives to inter-island airline travel. However, it is Congress. What was the common factor, Or it shouldn’t be. has, to date, refused to adequately address the ferry’s imperative that we as citizens support wise projects one might ask? Republicans. Who does support these people? possibilities of hastening the spread of invasive spe- that balance our needs for convenience and afford- The biggest story last semester Well, besides regular citizens who prob- cies like the red imported fire ant, further gridlocking ability with the integrity of environmental law and our was the indictment of House Majority already overburdened infrastructures and colliding love for the ‘aina. Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, because of See Republican, page 5

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Or is it worse now that Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service ing. By choosing more fuel-efficient vehicles, Americans can From page 4 the best offensives for either party are (KRT) help clean up the environment and bolster national security to prey on the uninformed popula- by reducing dependence on foreign oil. ably aren’t reading this column, it tion or mudsling the other to death. By the second time they buy a car, most American Assuming no changes to the vehicles themselves, city would be the followers of the almighty This, I might remind you, is how the drivers have learned to view skeptically the mileage esti- mpg estimates for most models are expected to drop 10 dollar: gas companies and defense Republicans got into their current mates listed on the windows of those shiny new automo- percent or 20 percent. Highway estimates will likely drop 5 contractors. Ironic, wasn’t it the power position. Look at how evil and biles in the showroom. percent or 15 percent. famous Republican President Dwight immoral those Democrats are with “Twenty-eight miles per gallon highway, 21 city.” That would be consistent with comparisons done by Eisenhower who warned against a their sex scandals! Yeah, right. the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automobile military-industrial complex? Frankly put, I’d rather have the Investigations by Consumers Union, AAA and other Research Center. In a study released this week, the center The ultimate slap in the face to president get some action on the side groups have now verified that skepticism. The studies compared EPA’s current ratings with owner data and its own all Americans, especially those in the than putting our country on to an revealed vast discrepancies between the fuel efficiency auto technicians’ research on 41 vehicles. Ninety percent experi- military, is when Republicans tried to auction block for the Chinese, who makers say vehicles can achieve and what they actually enced mileage worse than their EPA rating. sneak the Alaska oil-probing/drilling just so happen to own a consider- deliver. For example, a 2005 Toyota Camry averaged 28.5 mpg permission into the defense spending able amount of this country. If China On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency in the EPA rating, but only 23.7 in the owner test and 24.2 in bill. Thanks to our trusty Republicans, chose to take us over, they’d just call finally admitted that its 20-year-old mileage rating system is the auto club test. Congress had to decline a very impor- the reposession man. What a wonder- outdated and vowed reform. Beginning in 2008, cars, trucks Gas-electric hybrid vehicles could see some of the tant bill that would have supplied much ful legacy we’ll leave for our children needed funds for our serving men and and SUVs will have new fuel-economy ratings reflecting biggest variations because they’re more sensitive to road when that happens. women and for relief to Hurricane real-world driving conditions. conditions and fuel-draining features, such as air-condition- But how is it fair that the aver- Katrina victims. Very classy indeed. age citizen is expected to vote for For the first time, ratings will take into account higher ing. However, hybrids will still remain among the most fuel- In the Democrats’ weekly radio the lesser of two evils, like I had to speed limits, rapid acceleration, use of air conditioning and efficient choices. address, Sen. Dick Durbin D-Ill. was when I voted for Sen. John Kerry? cold weather. They’ll consider road grade, wind resistance, Beyond vehicle choice, gas mileage depends on good quoted as saying, “America deserves Congress and everyone else we elect, tire pressure, load and different fuels. maintenance and sensible driving. Factors such as low-tire honest leadership in Washington to are supposed to be the stalwarts of With gas prices high, consumers deserve accurate infor- pressure, jump-start acceleration, overloading cargo racks, replace the current Republican-domi- our society, the greater of two goods. mation to make better vehicle choices. That’s important to running electrical accessories on “max,” and unnecessary use nated government.” Very true, Dick, We have yet to see that happen. individuals, but also to the nation. Family vehicles account of four-wheel drive reduce efficiency. but replace them with whom? If you Unfortunately, when they’re all on for 40 percent of American oil consumption and 20 percent of This new EPA gas-mileage rating system is a were to take a poll of the nation, I’m vacation except for one senator, who greenhouse-gas emissions, which contribute to global warm- needed change. sure Americans would replace the cur- proposed and passed the renewal of rently corrupt Republicans with new, the Patriot Act in the Senate all by corruptible Republicans. I’m afraid himself, it’s not likely. At least one of the Democrats need to figure out a them showed up thank you, Senator platform, something Republicans have John Warner. Tax cuts:Doing more good than bad no problem with because it seems that So what should we do with their imaginations are more active. these betrayers of trust? If you ask of the companies most active in hiring known as gluttonous spending. Using The question remains, how did me, throw the book at them. But join From page 4 have needed their skills. Peter’s tax dollars to buy Paul’s vote is it get this way? Has Congress always that’s just my opinion. Protecting the tax cuts will not be not a conservative principle, nor is it a have disproportionately helped middle- easy, particularly because this is an elec- sustainable political practice. If congres- class Americans. According to the Tax tion year. The Senate has already balked sional Republicans fail to utilize their ourFoundation, a non-partisan tax research in the face of challenges from Democrats numerical majority, traditional support- organization based in Washington, D.C., and criticism from bastions of liberalism ers are likely to become dissatisfied and more than 75 percent of the people who in the media. But with the facts on their look for alternative candidates or just F R E E R O S E S claim dividend income or capital gains side, Republicans should be proud to stay home in November. T o t h e f i r s t 2 4 w o m e n t h a t a t t e n d teammade less than $100,000 a year. defend their support of something so posi- Regardless of one’s politics, it is This means that more people like tive. Even so, President Bush may have to in the best interest of college students, teachers, policemen and nurses ben- come to the aid of his friends in Congress taxpayers and the economic growth of Alpha Gamma Delta’s efited from the president’s policies than and make a public push for letting the the entire country to make the tax cuts business executives and millionaires. taxpayers keep what they have earned. permanent. Failure to do so will only be Open House Individuals without a college degree Republicans must also get control the result of ignoring the lessons of his- also profited from the tax cuts as some of lazy attempts at job security, otherwise tory and proven economic policies. TODAY! Jan 18, 2006 * 10:30 am-2:00 pm* Campus Center 307

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Hawai‘i prepares again to host the 12th Annual Outrigger Hotels Volleyball Invitational at the Stan Sheriff Center. The tournament will showcase some of the best college volleyball teams in the nation. Joining Hawai‘i for the 2006 tournament are the Nittany Lions of Penn State, the Buckeyes of Ohio State, and the Bruins from UCLA.

Hawai‘i Head Coach: Mike Wilton Hawai‘i enters the tournament ranked 7th in the nation. They are 1-1 overall after splitting a series on the road with 8th-ranked UC Santa Barbara. The Warriors lost the first match (30-27, 30-28, 30-25) before bouncing back to win the second (36-34, 28-30, 30-28, 30-21). Lauri Hakala leads the team with 5.43 kills per game. Five Warriors are hitting above .500, and Brian Beckwith is in the lead with a .714 kill percentage. Beckwith also runs offense and averages 15 assists per game. Leading the ‘Bows defensive effort is Alfred Reft with three digs per game. Dio Dante is the team leader in blocks with 1.33 per game. Senior outside hitter Matt Bender will miss the tournament. He is out for at least four weeks after severely spraining his left ankle in practice Tuesday, Jan. 3. An MRI later revealed a torn ligament, which he will try to non-surgically rehabilitate. The Rainbow Warriors won Outrigger titles in 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004.

Ohio State Head Coach: Pete Hanson

The Buckeyes, ranked 9th in the nation, will play CHRISTOPHER YEUNG • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i in their first Outrigger Invitational. They are 5-0 overall, after most recently defeating Rutgers-Newark (30-22, University of Hawai’i at Manoa’s Dio Dante is one of five Warriors currently hitting above .500. Dante also leads the team in blocks per game 30-26, 30-26) and winning a two-game series with UC with 1.33. San Diego (30-25, 30-22, 31-33, 30-17 and 30-23, 27-30, 30-4 and reached the NCAA semifinals. Penn State opens 30-25, 30-23). Ohio State is the only team still undefeated the tournament against Hawai‘i on Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the tournament. at the Stan Sheriff Center, 7 p.m. HST. Hawai‘i leads the Ohio State has used different starting lineups in each overall series between the teams 11-2. of their five matches so far this season. However, Robert Klein, Stuart Katz, Brett Versen and Daniel Mathews UCLA have started every match. Klein has posted five consecu- Head Coach: Al Scates tive double-figure kill matches this season, while Katz UCLA enters the Outrigger Invitational ranked 5th leads the team in points per game (4.71), kills per game (4.00) and digs per game (2.5). Versen leads the team in in the nation. They are currently 2-2 overall. The team kill percentage (.483). Matthews runs the offense and has started the season with victories over Stanford (30-14, averaged 12.53 assists per game this season. 30-24, 30-22) and UC Santa Barbara (30-23, 30-27, Ohio State faces Hawai‘i on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the 30-28), but followed with losses to both Long Beach Stan Sheriff Center, 7 p.m. HST. It is the first meeting State (30-25, 34-36, 25-30, 22-30) and UC Irvine (30- between the schools. 32, 28-30, 24-30). Paul George leads the team with 4.15 kills per game, Love Lines Penn State but Jamie Diefenbach owns the best kill percentage at Head Coach: Mark Pavlik .490. Dennis Gonzales runs the offense with 13.62 assists Penn State enters the Outrigger Invitational ranked per game, while Tony Ker leads the defense with 3.15 11th in the nation. They are 1-1 overall, after defeating digs per game. St. Francis (30-21, 28-30, 30-19, 30-24) and losing to Ball At this point UCLA could be the favorite to win State (30-32, 28-30, 28-30). even on Hawaii’s home court. The Bruins have done Alex Gutor leads the team in kills per game (4.57) spectacularly in previous Outrigger tournaments. In eight and kill percentage (.361). Dan O’Dell runs the offense appearances, they finished first five times (1995, 1998, and averages 10.71 assists per game. Aaron Smith leads 2000, 2001 and 2002) and second three times (1996, defense with 3.29 digs per game while Max Holt leads 1997, 1999). ProfessProfess YourYour LoveLove them in blocks per game (2.14). UCLA faces Hawai‘i on Friday, Jan. 20 at the Stan Write a message to your Valentine to be printed in the Newspaper The Nittany Lions have experience on their side, as Sheriff Center, 7 p.m. HST. UCLA leads the overall series on Valentine’s Day! Also, get entered to win a dinner for 2 at Brew they only lost one starter from last year’s team that went among the teams, 44-16. Moon Restaurant & Microbrewery!

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