All-American thursDAY The Voice of Hawai‘i Sports | page 8 December 9, 2004 Inside News 2 Opinions 4,5 Comics | Crossword 6 Features 7 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports 8 Vol. XCIX Issue 73 The University of Hawai‘i at MAno¯ a www.kaleo.org Island’s wetland study gets funding Multiple bomb threats send By Alexandre Da Silva Field Guide: an Ecological and grant. island’s aquifers. Ka Leo Assistant Editor Identification guide to wetlands Nationwide, Hawai‘i ranks Higuchi said residents and students home and wetland plants of the Hawaiian among the top places with high developers can help preserve Islands.” The guide is scheduled numbers of endangered species, The Hawai‘i Department wetlands by incorporating native of Land and Natural Resources to be presented in December of according to EPA’s Dean Higuchi. By Travis Quezon plants into their home designs. received a federal grant to help next year at the Hawai‘i Wetlands The islands’ isolated habitats also Ka Leo Editor in Chief fund a study of Hawai‘i’s wet- Conference and the Hawai‘i place species at a greater risk of He said residents also should lands, a resource that is being Conservation Conference. being wiped out by foreign spe- watch use of pesticide and fertil- Education Laboratory School damaged by urban developments The project will identify the cies. izers in gardens, and clean up oil officials made the decision to send students home after two bomb threats and whose habitats are highly vul- different species of wetland plants Hawai‘i has about 70 percent spots leftover from oil changes were made to the Manoa K-12 school nerable to invasive animal and in the state and look at ways to of its original wetlands, said David to prevent the rain from dragging plant species. mitigate and restore environmen- Smith, DLNR’s wildlife manager. via a telecommunications relay ser- chemicals into wetlands and the The study, a cooperative proj- tal impacts to wetland areas. The But Smith warned that Asian vice yesterday. ect between the Environmental guide also will have a chapter on and Central American plant spe- ocean. “We have to be concerned Protection Agency’s Wetlands wetland ecology. cies and animals that are being “A lot of the runoff comes about the safety of these students,” Protection Program and the Bishop The Bishop Museum plans brought to the islands such as from homes,” Higuchi said. said Education Laboratory School Principal Jane Burke. “Honestly, with Museum, will compile information to use the guide to teach native mongooses, rats, cats and dogs “Anything you do around your the world that we live in, you never on soil and 200 plant species from students who participate in the are threatening native bird species house, if you are uphill, it will go know.” the remaining 22,500 acres of low museum’s Summer Conservation who tend to build low nests. downhill.” Burke said the bomb threats wetlands in the state, according to Internship Program. Urban developments also Donations to the project can were delivered through tele-relay, a Christopher Puttock, director of Total cost for the project is impact wetlands mostly by pav- service that provides full telephone the museum’s laboratories. $125,000. The museum has until ing and cementing roads, which be made by calling Dr. Christopher accessibility to deaf, hard-of-hearing The findings will be compiled the end of next year to obtain increases water runoffs, landslides Puttock at the Bishop Museum at or speech disabled TTY users. into “The Hawai‘i Wetland Plant $31,250 to match the $93,750 EPA and cuts the flow of water into the 848-4177. Students were first evacuated at approximately 8:30 a.m. when a mes- sage said that there were three bombs Family fans located on the school’s campus. African-American Burke said the school’s security did a sweep of every building and later gave permission to school offi- cials to allow students, faculty and museum materializing staff back on campus. At approximately 10 a.m., the By Michael Kilian Burke said she expected the search school received a second bomb threat, Chicago Tribune committee currently seeking a director resulting in another evacuation. (KRT) for the National Museum of African- “After we had permission to get American History and Culture to make back on campus a second time, we WASHINGTON — Plans for an its recommendation “early next year.” decided that we should get our stu- African-American history museum on But she estimated some 15 years for the dents home,” Burke said. the National Mall moved closer to real- museum to be completed. Following an assembly to ity this week as the project received its For 15 years, Rep. John Lewis, explain the situation at a designat- first federal funding. D-Ga., introduced legislation calling for ed emergency site across University The Smithsonian Institution also the creation of the museum, succeeding Avenue, all 398 students were told to appointed a board for the museum that only last year in getting his measure go home. Arrangements were made includes Chicagoans Oprah Winfrey passed by Congress. President Bush with the students’ parents. and magazine magnate Linda Johnson signed it into law last Dec. 16, but no Several buildings part of the Rice, among other prominent African- funding was included in the budget. University of Hawai‘i at Manoa’s American leaders. Congress has appropriated an ini- College of Education were also evac- “This is a wonderful gift to the tial $3.9 million for engineering studies, uated, including Wist Hall and the country,” said Lonnie Bunch, a black planning and the hiring of staff. Wist Annex complexes. UH students, history scholar and former Smithsonian An African-American museum faculty and staff were later allowed official now serving as president of the was first approved by Congress in back into the buildings once officials Chicago Historical Society. “It can help 1928 and signed by President Calvin had deemed it safe. the country explore the challenge of Coolidge the next year. “We do take these kinds of the race issue that was so central to our But the Great Depression and things seriously because it’s a security World War II precluded any work history, and at the same time celebrate issue and a safety issue,” UH Manoa the wonderful contributions African- on the project and it was abandoned. spokesperson Jim Manke said. Americans have made to American cul- Legislative attempts were made to A third bomb threat was made to ture.” revive it during the civil rights move- the school later in the afternoon, after Deputy Smithsonian Secretary ment of the 1960s, but failed in the face students were sent home. Sheila Burke, the institution’s chief of Southern opposition. The bomb threats were the first operating officer, said the museum will In 1991, the Smithsonian appoint- fill “an enormous gap in an area that has ed a study commission, which con- to the UH Manoa campus this year, long been given short shrift — under- cluded that such a museum was sorely Manke said. standing, appreciating and celebrating needed. Burke estimated the project’s Jamm aquino • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i The Honolulu Police Department is currently investigating the situa- the contributions of African-Americans price tag could be $300 million to $400 Hawai`i slotback Chad Owens greets his son, Chad Jr., with a kiss after tion. that have been so very important to the million. their upset victory against Northwestern University last Saturday. country.” Education Laboratory School Spots available for Korean Flagship Program

Ka Leo News Services or permanent residents who are soon Korean at home or living in Korea. ing and other faculty support. Federal U.S. citizens may enter the pro- to receive U.S. citizenship. They may In addition to innovative uses of funding opportunities are available for gram, possibly with some local financial The University of Hawai‘i at be undergraduates or graduates in any technology and state-of-the-art materi- successful applicants who are U.S. citi- support, but without complete funding Manoa received federal funding to year of their major program of study, or als written specifically for the domestic zens. Some local funding may be avail- and without the service obligation. mount a pilot Korean Flagship Program already out in the workplace. program at UH Manoa, course options able for other applicants. Permanent residents or non-U.S. to help qualified students, as well as Applicants will be interviewed include specialized classes in the stu- Students who are U.S. citizens citizens may participate in the program college graduates now in the workplace and tested either in person or by tele- dent’s major field, funded year-long may apply to the program as feder- but must support themselves. but wishing to return to school, improve phone to ensure that their career goals individually tailored study at Korea ally-funded applicants that includes full in Korean language proficiency. are suitable and that they already have University and internships. government coverage of their tuition For more information visit The aim of the program is to advanced level Korean. Some appli- The exact shape and duration of and living expenses while at Manoa www2.hawaii.edu/~flagship or contact produce individuals with professional cants may have achieved that level each student’s program will depend and in Korea. If awarded such a schol- Professor Dong Jae Lee at 956-8031 or competence in Korean. through five or six semesters of Korean on the results of initial testing, but all arship, students will incur a service [email protected]. The application Applicants must be U.S. citizens language classes, growing up hearing students will receive individual tutor- obligation with the government. deadline is Jan. 18, 2005. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

FEATURESPage 2 | Thursday, December 9, 2004 Editor: Marlo Ting Associate Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected] Avoid ‘ho Detox for ‘60s train rolls on ho horrors’ a holistic By Julia Wieting Ka Leo Staff Writer this Xmas holiday If you’ve ever wondered what the glory days of the electric organ were like, now you have a chance By Nancy Wong to discover it and other highlights of Ka Leo Contributing Writer the music of the ‘60s with “Festival Express,” a documentary about As we bid farewell to another a cross country music festival in year of Thanksgiving’s gastronomic Canada. indulgence and decadence, we see The , , Christmas and New Year’s Eve cel- and Buddy Guy are CARS! ebrations lurking around the corner. just some of the luminous passen- For those who want to fit into that gers you will see when “Festival By Justin Sumida fabulous Gucci outfit for your next Express” is shown Friday, Dec. Ka Leo Staff Writer party, I have a tip for you: detox. 10 at 6 p.m. in the University of Detox is internal cleansing. It’s Hawai‘i at Manoa Architecture Christmas is the time of year to like taking a bath, but internally. Auditorium. It’s the last installment be merry, happy, caring, and to share Called “The Gucci Detox,” this of the the UHM/Bank of Hawai‘i with your friends and the world. It is system requires that you eat sour Cinema Series. The show repeats also a time when everyone is greeted and bitter foods (yay!). This nutri- on Friday at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday, by gorgeous decorations, colors and a tious weight loss program comes Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $3 per mix of other Christmas ornaments. from an eastern healing perspective. person. Some people can get over-zealous In the morning, you begin the Trains provide the perfect atmo- when it comes to these decorations, program by flushing your system. spending thousands of dollars on sphere for musicians who want to Cranberries and lemons have a sour them. Although going overboard on play music all the time. There are taste, the acid of which stimulates your lawn and home may be fine, no cramped leg spaces, no tem- your liver, a major organ of that aids going overboard on your car is not. peramental flight attendants and in elimination. I’ve seen decorations on cars that are I suggest cranberries or blue- stopping for gas is unnecessary. dangerous and can cause accidents. That was the brilliant realization of berries; barleans served fresh and Wreaths are said to symbolize cold-pressed, with flaxseed oil; or concert promoter Ken Walker. In the strength of life overcoming the 1970, he envisioned a music festi- any other healthful substitution. forces of winter. But a wreath hung Popular brands of substitute oils are val in Canada that would go on for in the back of a SUV or any vehicle’s Manitoba Harvest, which hails from an entire week, with three actual rear window symbolizes nothing but Canada; UDO’s Oil-Blend, a supe- concerts in , Winnipeg and an accident waiting to happen. The riorly-manufactured oil containing and continuous music on same goes for little decorations and good fats; and Nutiva’s hempseed the way in between. Thus, he chris- cardboard characters, which I’ve tened “Festival Express,” a private seen people tape over their windows. oil, which hails from Northern train that was the best club in the Blocking your windows (front, back California. country for a fleeting moment in or side) limits your visibility, so leave In the evenings, you should flush your system once again. I recom-

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Editor: Stefanie Nakasone Associate Editor: Brandy Flores | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Thursday,SPORTS December 9, 2004 | Page 3 Commentary ‘Bows prepare for SE Missouri State By Scott Alonso kids, a lot to do in this short period Ka Leo Staff Writer of time.” This team is starting to show Team unions squeeze out juice use Rest is always a good thing. signs of coming together as they However, too much may get some rank first in field goal percentage in By Scott Bordow Bonds are making front-page head- if he has to pee in a cup several times players antsy. the Western Athletic Conference. East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.) lines for the wrong reasons. a year to prove his innocence, so be “(I’m) ready to play. (I) Don’t The first tournament of the year Think about it. Why else would it. like these long breaks,” said senior yields more opportunities for this (KRT) — A working title for the the union reopen the collective bar- “I’ve always said that I’ve been co-captain Milia Macfarlane. team to re-examine what they need 2005 Major League Baseball season: gaining agreement? more than willing to do whatever Macfarlane’s sentiments are to do to win. After giving up 24 “Honey, who shrunk the players?” “I’d hate to think we’d have to be kind of testing they want,” Gonzalez easy to understand. It has been nine 3-pointers in those three games, Yes, a slimmed-down version of forced to want to get rid of something said. days since the ‘Bows took the court. coach Bolla stressed that his team America’s pastime soon may be com- like this, but (the news) obviously “I’d like to see something done. In their last game, finishing the needs to “challenge the three point ing to a ballpark near you. The new has speeded up the process,” Curt It’s another dark cloud hanging over Rainbow Wahine Classic on a high shot, really get out there, and bother production might even be suitable Schilling admitted. our heads, despite all the great things note, they beat out the California them.” viewing for children. The Chronicle’s stories — power that happened last season. We’ve Golden Bears, 70-68. UH will have its hands full Donald Fehr, executive director of of the press, baby — have created the found ourselves back in a corner It doesn’t get any easier for as both of their opponents in the perfect storm for tougher steroid test- the Major League Baseball Players again with this situation.” the Rainbow Wahine tonight. Marriot Invitational hold high scor- Association, said Tuesday he has the ing. Fehr spoke as if adopting a new The ninth annual Waikiki Beach ing offenses. SE Missouri State go-ahead from the union’s execu- The integrity of the game is in steroid policy is as difficult as split- Marriott Invitational starts with tive board to continue discussions question, Selig and the owners are comes into the tournament averag- ting the atom — “Sometimes I think Hawai‘i, Southeast Missouri State ing a whopping 84.2 points per with Major League Baseball about a out for blood and urine samples, and and Brigham Young making up the the public doesn’t understand the game. tougher steroid policy. U.S. Sen. John McCain said he may nature of bargaining,” he sniffed, but field. The Otahkians and Cougars introduce legislation that would over- Bolla said that SE Missouri State It’s the first meaningful sign the the solution is right in front of his enter with an impressive 8-2 com- ride the drug-testing provisions in is “very athletic, (they) like to run, union isn’t going to use its muscle to eyes: Adopt the drug-testing program bined record, each at 4-1. artificially inflate its players’ muscles. baseball’s collective bargaining agree- like to get up and down the floor, used in the minor leagues. Hawai‘i coach Jim Bolla and his The announcement comes on the ment. play up tempo.” Players are randomly tested four players appeared relieved that they heels of commissioner Bud Selig say- Most notably and, perhaps, most Rainbow Wahine senior forward times per year, in and out of season, finished out the Rainbow Wahine ing he hopes to have a new drug-test- importantly, some of baseball’s big- Jade Abele, who enters tonight’s the list of banned substances includes Classic with a win. For Bolla, it ing agreement in place by next spring. gest names are advocating a stronger was business as usual coming into contest averaging 17.3 points per If that happens, you won’t be able steroid policy. Human Growth Hormone, and a first this week. He commented that it is game, said that in order to compete to recognize some players’ bodies Bonds and Giambi have made positive test results in a 15-game sus- the little aspects of the game that with SE Missouri State, “Bolla without a program. them guilty by association, and they pension. Cheaters wouldn’t prosper, and are holding back the 1-2 Rainbow really wants them to press us, Fehr tried to protect the union’s want their reputation, and the sport’s because he knows that’s one of our reputation, saying negotiations regard- reputation, cleared. players wouldn’t look like they Wahine. stepped out of the pages of a superhe- “We’re six inches off our strengths, breaking the press. It’s ing steroids were progressing long “I want to see a system in place not really a worry.” before the San Francisco Chronicle that eliminates people from being roes comic book. screens, we’re not recognizing the Bolla added his team needs to revealed Jason Giambi and Barry able to cheat and not get caught,” “Personally, I believe that if the post is open at the right time,” Bolla “clean up what we’re doing and Bonds told a federal grand jury they said Schilling, who added he would current program was allowed to be said. “If we can clean those things used steroids (Bonds said he unknow- welcome legislation by McCain if played out, it was going to do the up, that will give us another 10-15 understand what Southeast Missouri ingly took the muscle-enhancers.) baseball can’t police itself. job,” Fehr said. points.” Those extra 10-15 points is going to do,” to win the game. Nice try, Donald, but no sale. Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Thankfully, Fehr’s delusional equal two more wins for the Wahine UH will play SE Missouri State It’s obvious the union, which Gonzalez had to answer questions voice is being drowned out. Change is and it would be a totally different at 7 p.m. in the Stan Sheriff Center fought steroid testing until grudgingly about steroids after hitting 57 homers coming. start to the year. However, Bolla and squares off against BYU on accepting the toothless policy adopted in 2001, 26 more than he hit in any Imagine, in a few months giving said that it is a lot to ask because Saturday at 4 p.m. Both games are in 2002, is finally standing up for previous major league season. someone the needle might refer to a the system and schemes he has free for UH students with a valid what’s right now that Giambi and He’s tired of being a suspect, and little good-natured ribbing. introduced are “all new to these UH ID. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

OPINIONSPage 4 | Thursday, December 9, 2004 Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Drug dogs should not be EditorialCartoon used in roadside stops

By Anna Daddario fast — that sinking feeling in my Ka Leo Staff Columnist stomach would only multiply if a dog jumped out of the car with the In 1998, Roy Caballes was officer and conducted a sniff test pulled over for driving 71 miles an as I tried to concentrate on finding hour in a 65 mile per hour zone in my license and registration. Illinois. As the officer wrote him More important than issues of his ticket, another officer arrived, humiliation and fright is the issue bringing a police dog to sniff for of racial profiling. If officers know drugs. The dog found marijuana that they can search anyone they in his trunk, and instead of fac- pull over for drugs, what’s to stop ing a simple speeding ticket, Roy them from pulling over people who Caballes found himself facing 12 years for possession. they think “look like” drug dealers This sort of thing is hap- on minor traffic violations? Roy pening more and more. Drivers Caballes was going 6 miles over stopped for routine traffic infrac- the speed limit. Six. I go 6 miles tions, such as speeding or driving over the speed limit on my way to with a burnt-out taillight, often the grocery store. And I’m usually find another officer has brought going slower than everyone else. along a dog to sniff out the car as But it’s folly to think that well. A two for the price of one your average soccer mom, busi- deal. nessman, or 21-year-old girl (like Is this legal? I don’t think so. me) is going to be stopped and It is a clear infringement of our have their car searched by drug Fourth Amendment rights, which dogs. It’s much more likely that prohibit the searching of a house African-Americans, Hispanics and or car without probable cause. kids with long hair and reggae t- Bringing in a police dog trained to shirts are going to be pulled over sniff out drugs is equivalent to a and unfairly searched. They will human opening up a car to search bear the brunt of this humiliation. it manually. In order to search for Cartoon by Mike Gowdy drugs, there must be reasonable It could happen to anyone. But suspicion that the person being it won’t. It will happen to those searched is involved in drug-relat- who “look like” drug dealers. It ed activity. Speeding is not prob- means the traffic violation that able cause for being involved in these people will be pulled over the drug trade. Therefore, search- for is a DWB — Driving While ing for drugs, or having a dog sniff Black. Goodbye UH Manoa, oh for them, is clearly beyond the call The Caballes case is current- of a traffic stop and is a violation ly being investigated by the U.S. of our constitutional rights. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Why do I care so much? In will decide whether the drug dog how I’ve learned so much theory, only those who are guilty search of his car was legal or if it are hurt by this new permutation was against the Fourth Amendment. in our law. If I am not involved in The decision will affect whether or that local kids should attend mainland say that? the trafficking of narcotics, why not the police will be allowed to college to meet people who are dif- Also, at this university, it is the should it bother me if a dog sniffs ferent. That editorial implies that all first time I’ve been around a large bring drug-sniffing dogs to a traffic Dangerous out the car while I get my ticket? people in Hawai‘i are the same. number of white people. (I know that stop. If they decide that the search Thoughts I don’t have anything to worry My experience at McKinley High some of you from the mainland will was legal, Caballes will go to jail Pablo Wegesend about as long as I’m not engaged Ka Leo Staff Columnist School and at UH tells me that’s not laugh at what I just said.) Some white in illegal activity other than the for driving 6 miles over the speed true! McKinley High School, located mainlanders said that being in this humiliation of being searched for limit, and the police will be allowed near Ala Moana Shopping Center, is university was the first time they’ve drugs while I’m on my way to pick to sniff for drugs when they pull probably one of the least “local” high ever been in the minority. However, in up my brother from school. you over. In that case, I recommend This will be my last editorial schools in Hawai‘i. Most students fall my high school, only 1 percent of the Drug dog searches are accu- that you don’t transport narcotics in Ka Leo. I will be graduating this into either one or both categories; 1) students were white. Never did I see satory, frightening and intimidat- in your car, don’t wear that Bob semester after five and a half years at immigrants and/or 2) residents of low an all-white clique in my high school ing. I get scared enough when Marley t-shirt, and if at all possible, this campus. I started attending UH in income communities. because there weren’t enough white I’m pulled over for driving too try not to be black. fall 1999. Back then, the world was Most of the boys at my high people to make up a clique. different. We were still in the previ- school listened to gangsta rap, hard- So it was a culture shock when ous millennium. Ben Cayetano was ly anyone ever listened to Jawaiian I met some white people at the uni- the governor, Bill Clinton was the (Hawaiian reggae) music. Most versity who came from Oregon or The Voice of Hawai‘i President and 9/11 hadn’t occurred dressed like South Central LA gang- Washington. Before meeting them, I yet. The June Jones era was just get- stas rather than local boy surfers. didn’t know anyone my age who had ting started. While some speak pidgin like the rest -ish hair. Nor did I knew anyone Ka Leo O Hawai‘i As the world changed, I also of Hawai‘i, most either spoke a for- who faithfully listened to the Dave The Ka Leo Building Newsroom: (808) 956-7043 changed. Before coming to this uni- eign language or talked as if they’re Matthew Band or the ladies of Lilith University of Hawai‘i at Manoa¯ Advertising: (808) 956-7043 versity, I was very unfamiliar with the from South Central Los Angeles. Fair tours. But now, I work alongside 1755 Pope Road 31-D Facsimile: (808) 956-9962 Internet. I even told a friend in high When I entered this university, such people at my job at the Marine Honolulu, HI 96822 E-mail: [email protected] school that I didn’t care about the I met people from other parts of Option Program. EDITORIAL Internet. Now, I’m using the Internet Hawai‘i. They are very different from But regardless of the differences, Editor-in-Chief...... Travis Quezon everyday. In fact, I use the Internet those who went to McKinley. In my we all shared this university. I could go Assistant Editor...... Alexandre Da Silva a lot more often than I watch TV. first year at UH, I met a few people on and on about the adventures I had Managing Editor ...... Stephanie Kong This came about because the com- from the neighbor islands (one was at this university - the sports events, Features Editor ...... Marlo Ting puter labs on this campus gave me my roommate), and they indirectly talent shows, the freshmen seminars, Opinions Editor ...... Christopher Mikesell an opportunity to explore. Some new Sports Editor...... Stefanie Nakasone exposed me to Jawaiian music that the funny moments in class, the amaz- Photo Editor...... Jordan Murph friends also told me what Web sites to most of my high school classmates ing things I learned, the sit-downs by Campus Editor...... Beth Fukumoto check out that got me hooked to the ignored. Before I never owned any the fishponds, leaving the campus Online Editor ...... Katelyn Schreyer Web. local CDs. Now I have a small collec- late after hours in the library or the Comics Editor...... Koren Kuranaga Before coming to this university, Chief Copy Editor...... Mark Renton tion of Jawaiian CDs. computer lab, the walk-around in the it never occurred to me that I would Not only are Honolulu kids dif- dorms that got one RA suspicious, Chief Designer...... Tanyah Tavorn be writing editorials. 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Its editorial content reflects I’ve been an editorial writer for Ka some of those students complained Hawai‘i at Manoa! I will miss you. only the views of its editors, writers, columnists and contributors, who are solely responsible for Leo. Of course, I always wish I had about “being poor” or that the “dorms P.S.: Keep room at its content. No material that appears in Ka Leo may be reprinted or republished in any medium more time to write more editorials. without permission. The first newsstand copy is free; for additional copies, please come to the look like a ghetto.” I also had to laugh Stan Sheriff open longer on the week- This university exposed me to Ka Leo Building. Subscription rates are $36 for one semester and $54 for one year. when they said that urban Honolulu ends. Please get the professors to stop different types of people. A recent © 2004 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is “too crowded.” How many people being so biased! 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Editor: Christopher Mikesell Associate Editor: Leah Ricker | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] OPINIONSThursday, December 9, 2004 | Page 5 LetterstotheEditor Ka Leo O Hawai‘i full facts before deciding whether it’s wonderful the way Bush got up and How could they possibly be that way Why can’t Blanco or not to oppose this war. If you said, “Well, we don’t really have any when Bush is the logical choice of any honestly support our troops, it would firm evidence that Saddam has WMDs intelligent and knowledgeable person, is looking for open his mind to only be fair to honor their views. or ties to Al Qaeda, but let’s attack him therefore, his policies must be good? Republican ethos? I’ve spoken to some soldiers before anyway — something’s sure to come Are other countries worried that Bush they were deployed to Iraq, and their up.” is a ‘loose cannon,’ with some wonder- News Editor courage is amazing. They are more I’m glad for Jonathan that he is ing what he’ll come up with next? How I’m writing in response to Sebastian concerned about their cause than they able to identify himself as an intel- could they think that? We know that News Writers Blanco’s article, “Republican fold are about their own lives. If President ligent and knowledgeable person, but I Bush is only trying to protect our inter- needs to weigh its convictions.” He Bush listened to the demands of the feel a bit uncomfortable because, oddly ests, and he would never do anything Sports Writers tells us that “we need to have a civil Democrats and pulled the soldiers enough, I thought I was an intelligent really bad. Besides, America can decide conversation in this country about out of Iraq, we’d be sending a mes- and knowledgeable person, and I didn’t what’s good for the world without any- Features Writers national priorities,” but at the same sage to our troops that the sacrifices think Bush was the only logical choice body else’s input - everybody else can time calls Republicans hypocrites they made were for nothing. for president. Obviously, I’ll have to re- take a flying leap. Opinions Writers who ought to rebel against our presi- As far as Blanco’s view on the evaluate myself. Seriously folks, I think saying that dent. His understanding of the war in Bible, I happen to be a Christian. I read somewhere that the vast Bush is the choice of intelligent and Chief Copy Editor Iraq demonstrates his limited knowl- Yes, the Bible does say that homo- majority of college professors did not knowledgeable people is a crock. Bush support Bush. Funny, I thought college edge. It also demonstrates that he’s sexuality is wrong. We are called to is the choice of people who are afraid Photographers professors were supposed to be intel- speaking “from the heart” (or rather, love homosexuals as people, but that - the kind of people who lash out at ligent and knowledgeable. Maybe we from emotions). doesn’t mean we have to embrace need to rethink this. Perhaps we need things they fear. America is becoming a If he wants us Republicans to their beliefs. There’s a difference, a little dose of Cultural Revolution to country governed by fear, and the ideals keep our minds open, he should be although it is pretty subtle. I just weed out these people who are obvi- that helped make us a beacon for the for the Spring Semester willing to do the same. Consider wanted to clarify on that aspect. ously not with the program. rest of the world are in jeopardy. this: according to a reliable friend Please come to the Ka Leo Overall, I would advise Blanco to What about the fact that the rest who lives in the Middle East and be more careful choosing his argu- of the world seems to be a tiny bit Robert Deverre Building for an application has blended in with the people there, ments. uncomfortable with Bush’s policies? the Iraqis are actually grateful for what the American troops have done. Daniel Isobe The Iraqis and Afghans knew that if Junior, Psychology We’re interested in what you have to say. Here are some ideas: the Americans left prematurely, they Letters to the Editor would fall back into terrorist hands. I really enjoyed the article “World If you want to voice your opinion about an article or a letter to the editor that has already been printed, go ahead. Letters Yes, the casualties are very Jon E. 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Editor: Marlo Ting Associate Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3218 | [email protected] FEATURESThursday, December 9, 2004 | Page 7 Cars: Keep the Christmas Express: Musicians getting on track

From page 2 a treat for the audience, but the own story, through interviews decorations roadworthy train was a treat for the perform- now and then. ers. Maybe that’s why The majority of the film con- struts of the train tracks look retains be-all-end-all status sists of entire songs played during these ribbons to your front grille (I From page 2 uncannily like guitar strings as in concert history, while the the concerts, or of the traveling suggest placing it directly over your the train keeps chugging on. “Festival Express” concerts need circus inside the train. Some car’s emblem) or your antenna will However, what was innovative free of any obstructions. boost your car’s, and your, holiday a documentary to bring them out viewers may be able to sit through then is self-indulgent now. And of obscurity because they lack any these extended jams without itch- Decorative, flashing lights are appearance. when the train finally pulls into another Christmas trademark. They Another suggestion is Jack in the social consciousness. ing to change the channel. But the station, it’s a relief to get off. But even if the great achieve- others may find them tedious, are seen on trees, buildings, houses Box. Jack is once again advertising The original intention of mak- and even lawns. A car is not a good ment of the performers and orga- especially when the songs all his “holiday antenna balls”; these can ing a less pretentious Woodstock place to have them. Decorative lights nizers is only egoism, “Festival begin to sound the same. add some holiday cheer to your car. is, at the outset, an intriguing one. can distract other drivers from seeing You can also look for some holi- Express” is still a chance to see Each band is only shown once For once, it appears that the bands your brake lights, especially at night. day-themed magnets. Adding a few some of the best bands of the 60s or twice in the span of the week, care about sharing their music Also, a novice trying to hook magnets is cheap, easy and leaves no at a time when they were still rel- so it’s hard to get a sense of what lights up to their car’s electrical sys- marks when removed. rather than selling it. Except they evant. Their music has achieved these concerts were really like. As tem could bring a whole new mean- For cars, trucks or SUVs with do want people to buy tickets at either cult status or fossilization the train rolls on, the other per- ing to the lyrics “Chestnuts roasting roof racks or with headlight guards $14 a pop, which was, apparently, on classic rock radio stations formers get progressively sloshed, on an open fire.” and bars, you may want to consider expensive back then. around the country. But here you which can be measured by the Large and bulky decorations some holiday garland. As long as its There were riots in Toronto can see the people who made increasing droopiness of Jerry should also be avoided. Strapping securely wrapped and attached to and Winnipeg over concert-goers the music, and see how it affects Garcia’s eyelids. There’s so much your large plastic Santa decoration your racks or guards, you can have who wanted free entrance. In them. There is a distinctly autumn footage of all aspects of the fes- to the top of your car is a bad idea. a nice decoration. Keep in mind Toronto, the bands set up a free feel about this documentary, try- tival that it’s hard not to wonder Although everyone loves Santa, no that some types of garland shine in concert across the street from the ing to catch and hold on to the whether it happened just to make one will appreciate him flying toward sunlight and may be distracting to real venue so that the paying cus- spirit of free (or $14) love before a film, the festival’s only apparent their windshield at 60 miles per hour, others, so be careful which type you tomers could get into the arena. it slips away into the glitz of glam legacy. after the rope holding him to your buy. If this is supposed to be a less rock, disco, and the Osmonds. As a film, “Festival Express” roof snaps. That would be ho ho hor- As long as it’s safe, not distract- pretentious endeavor than other For some of the perform- is well-made, using a split screen rible! ing, and won’t cause an unexpected mega-concerts, why didn’t the ers, this is not only the end of to effectively show both the per- If you want to decorate your car, marshmallow roasting party under bands just stay where they were an era, but also the end of their formers and the audience during I suggest using ribbon. Longs and your car’s hood, then it should be and play for the thousands who other stores like Daiei often sell rib- fine. Happy Holidays! lives. Janis Joplin died only three songs. It poses some interesting obviously enjoyed their music? months after the festival on Oct. points about how the various bons for decorating and for wrapping Bad press preceded the train to gifts. Wire tie ribbons are about the Send your questions and statements, 4, 1970. While all the bands give musical styles influenced each Winnipeg, where the media was competent performances, she is a other. At the the end of it though, size of a fist and usually cost 99 automotive or not, to kaleocars@ only concerned with the contro- cents. Although small, tying one of hotmail.com conduit for an amount of energy, the nagging question “So what?” versy. There was no police brutal- rage, sadness and exhilaration remains unanswered. ity involved in quelling the riot- that only Buddy Guy comes close So what if “Festival Express” ers, and the musicians suspected to reaching. Even then, he can’t was a concert tour that the bands that the disgruntled masses just compare with Janis, who seems to enjoyed? Its claim to our attention Detox: A fresh way to wanted to rough up some cops. In be possessed by the twin spirits is merely nostalgia with an edit- Calgary, the mayor sided with the of heartache and hope as she belts ing machine, another example of audience, demanding free entry. out her bluesy rock. culture’s need to capitalize on the try holiday seasoning That’s a pretty strong distance This is a time when rock stars past. between performer and audience, didn’t have to be gorgeous and If you like the bands then this and at this point it’s clear that over-produced to catch attention, film may reaffirm your adoration. From page 2 Kokua Co-op Market. “Festival Express” is only about For a bargain on lemons, Asian a time when guts and soul meant But if you’re just looking for a the musicians. If all they wanted variety cucumbers, or other produce, more than advertising campaigns. movie about the 60s, or about was a week-long jam session, then your system once again. I recom- check out the University Farmer’s There is no omniscient narra- music, there are many better ones why throw in the hassle of three mend parsley (which flushes our Market, which takes place every tion except for text at the begin- around. concerts? kidney), endive, cucumber, chives, Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ning about the inception of the At one point, one of the musi- cilantro, lemon and flax/hemp seed upper-level quad near the campus Festival Express. And it is appro- oil. Toss these ingredients with fresh bookstore. cians says that Woodstock was priate that the musicians tell their green lettuce, creating an enjoy- Should you find yourself near able salad, or blend it all together Chinatown, you can load up on the for a delectable drink. Again, the vast selection of fresh favorites and therapeutic properties in this salad leave knowing your $5 was well- are present because of the tastes of spent on more than one item. bitter and sour, aiding in the overall For further information on detox process and flushing out those simple, palate-pleasing recipes and unwanted pounds. individualizing the cleansing/detox As noted in Dr. Gabriel Cousens’ program for yourself, consult book, “Conscious Eating,” you may “Conscious Eating.” Soon you’ll be add culinary herbs to enhance the ready to take on whatever awaits taste of the mixures and the effect you with the upcoming holidays of the detox process. An example is — “The Gucci Detox” way. adding whole, fresh-ground black pepper, which imparts warming and pungent notes on your cleans- ing. Another detox enhancement is chopped, fresh mint and fresh- squeezed lemon, which adds taste. You can find ingredients by visit- ing natural food stores. Down to Earth natural food store is near the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, located near the Kinko’s on the same side of King street. Farther up the road, past the intersection and heading toward Wai‘alae Street is Ka Leo O Hawai‘i

SPORTSPage 8 | Thursday, December 9, 2004 Editor: Stefanie Nakasone Associate Editor: Brandy Flores | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] KLS classes put play UH Warrior goes into practice at UHM All-American Ka Leo Staff

Students play the sport throughout Warrior slotback Chad Owens was Aerobics, weight most of the class. However, they KLS classes available named to the All-American second are also taught the theory of the in spring 2005 team as a wide receiver and punt lifting and yoga sport, which includes how to play returner by SI.com yesterday. the sport, the rules of the sport, Aerobic Fitness: Beginning Owens ranks fourth nationally for and the jargon of the sport. most popular Swimming receptions per game averaging 7.83 To learn the theory of a sport, Golf catches per game and ninth in receiv- students may have to buy a book Badminton By Alice Kim ing yards per game with 98.0. He is for their KLS class. Some of the Dances of Hawai‘i Ka Leo Senior Staff Writer also ranked 14th in punt return yard- classes include badminton, golf Social Dance: Latin and basketball. Tennis age at 14.2 yards and tied for ninth in Barbara Watanabe, an academic All KLS classes are held in the Volleyball scoring averaging 9.5 points per game. adviser for the College of Arts UH physical education athletic Basketball Owens also ranks on the UH and Sciences at the University complex, in the lower campus. All Weight Training career list including first in all-pur- of Hawai`i at Manoa, took a students taking KLS classes are Aikido andrew shimabuku • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i pose yards (5,257) and first in punt Kinesiology & Leisure Science also eligible to get a locker and Karate Chad Owens (2) runs the ball for return yards (924). He ranks second (KLS) class every semester in her use the locker rooms in that area. Ta’i Chi Chu’an in receiving yards (2,917) and third in college career. Watanabe, who a touchdown in the 3rd quarter The most popular KLS classes Yoga kickoff return yards (1,354) and has majored in Speech during her against San Jose State. are aerobics, yoga and weight Water Polo 231 receptions. undergraduate studies, took hula training, according to KLS at UH Manoa, skiing and fencing Department Secretary Sheila at the Colorado State University, Masuda. If students want to take and golf and aerobics at the these classes, they will have to stressful classes,” said junior Judy University of Wisconsin-Madison. register quickly. Tennis will be Tang, a business major, who took Watanabe recalled that every- offered for the first time since aerobics during her first semester one thought she was a Physical spring. The tennis courts were at UH Manoa. Education major because of the unavailable during the summer In her aerobics course, Tang KLS classes she took, the fact that and fall, since they were being said she did high-impact and she participated in intramurals resurfaced and new lights were low-impact aerobics, kickboxing throughout school, and that it was being installed. and circuit training. Tang, a 2002 rare for females to participate in Senior Roxina Edwin took a McKinley High school graduate, sports in those days. tennis class a few semesters ago said that the aerobics class was “You have to remember that and said it was a “great experi- “fun” and “energizing,” and that women did not participate in ence,” and that she would recom- she would recommend it to oth- many high school or college- mend it others. ers. level sports,” said Watanabe. “In Edwin, a biology major, said Tang said she is now thinking fact they passed Title IX the year she usually does not have time to about taking golf, karate or ten- I left high school, but it really workout, so having a KLS class is nis when she finds the time in her never went into effect for several good, since it reserves some time class schedule. years.” Title IX was implemented in the week for her to exercise. Senior Kevin Cheung took to allow women to equally partici- “Taking a (KLS) class is a aikido, karate and weight training, pate in collegiate sports. and he said he would recommend win-win situation — it’s fun and andrew shimabuku • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i If you’re thinking about having a workout,” said Edwin. Because the class to others. fun and getting in shape, the KLS Edwin enjoyed her tennis class, “Weight training is good for University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine Victoria Prince (16) dinks a ball department at the University of she is now thinking about tak- people who don’t want to wait for against Boise State. Hawai`i at Manoa offers one-cred- ing basketball, yoga and karate. the gym to open, since it opens it courses that teach a particular Studies have also shown that exer- midday for the students,” said sport. cising reduces stress, according to Cheung, who is a double-major in Rainbows receive honors, KLS classes require students to the American Heart Association. marketing and management infor- learn both the practice and theory “I think KLS is fun and it gives mation systems. Shoji named Coach of the Year of the sport they are playing. you a break from all your other When Cheung enrolled in the karate class, it was the first time Ka Leo Staff he tried it. However, Cheung said he gained a lot from the class and that the KLS classes are “fun.” Three University “If you put the effort, the of Hawai‘i Rainbow classes get you in shape,” said Wahine volleyball play- Cheung. ers and head coach Dave Shoji received regional honors this week. On Tuesday, Shoji Kamana‘o Rainbow setter Kanoe seventh such honor. Kamana‘o and middle hitter Shoji, who is in his 30th year at Victoria Prince were named to the the head of the Hawai‘i program, AVCA all-West region team, while has led his team to just its second outside hitter Alicia Arnott was undefeated regular season. an honorable mention. Shoji was The ‘Bows (30-0) take on the named the AVCA West Region Wisconsin Badgers (21-9) tomor- Coach of the Year yesterday, his row in Green Bay, Wisc. at 3 p.m.