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kaleo.org The Voice of Hawai‘i Vol. XCVI Issue No. 147 Friday, May 3, 2002

CD proves is UH men’s volleyball rock’s new geezers defeats Penn State The University of Hawai`i men’s volleyball Weezer, the behind the popular ‘90s hits team defeated the fourth-ranked Penn State “Buddy Holly” and “El Scorcho,” is back with Nittany Lions yesterday to earn a spot in the a new album called “,” which seems to live up to its title. national title match to be played on Saturday.

See page 3 See page 8 Latest Most employers test Student fashion group for drug use focuses trend is By Shane Sakae Union lists a number of reasons why pay me to work for them,” he said. Ka Leo Contributing Writer they are against many drug test proce- “You have to do lifeguarding stuff so dures. In a briefing paper, the ACLU I think it’s pretty important ... to be on on love A recent survey from said the process can sometimes be top of your game.” the American Management unfair and unnecessary, forcing Coast Guard regulations specify familiar Association reported that 71 per- “workers who are not even suspected that anyone working on a boat in of Macs cent of major U.S. companies of using drugs, and whose perfor- Hawai`i must be tested for drugs. In drug test prospective and current mance is satisfactory, to ‘prove’ their addition to a test before hiring, a ran- employees; over 50 percent do so innocence through a degrading and dom monthly drug test must also be Lucinda Kimsel uncertain procedure that violates per- given. slipper under government mandate. Ka Leo Contributing Writer The survey said that there is a sonal privacy.” Kamanu Kekai, an 18-year-old Web designer from Kane`ohe, agrees direct correlation between testing After years of research, the Are you a devoted Macintosh with Jackson. As a former computer By Ginny Skalski and test-positive results. The more ACLU, in 1999, urged companies Apple user, or just interested in across the United States to drop urine tutor for the Sacred Hearts Academy Daily Egyptian (Southern Illinois U.) testing that is administered, the learning about Macs? If you testing in the workplace, pointing to A+ program, Kekai had random blood fewer positive cases occur. answered yes to either ques- evidence that did not show a decrease and urine tests every other week. He The rhythmic “flip-flop” of According to U.S. Department tion, you may want to check out of Labor figures, drug use in the in accidents or an increase in produc- said the results of both tests had to barely-there sandals slapping against Gamma Apple Pi. workplace costs employers up to tivity. match up to ensure that the results the bottom of students’ feet has been Founded this February by $100 billion annually in lost time, Lihau Jackson, a 20-year-old were legitimate. echoing throughout Southern Illinois “I have no real grudge about it,” University of Hawai`i students University’s campus ever since the accidents and health care. Most Kap`iolani Community College stu- dent from Kona who works for a he said. “I think that in certain cir- and Apple Computer campus rep- weather warmed up. businesses cite safety reasons for tour boat company called Fair Wind cumstances, companies do have the resentatives Eddie Pimentel and Flip-flops, known here in drug testing. Critics of drug testing policies Cruises, said he supports drug test- right to test for drugs depending on Kevin Chung, Gamma Apple Pi is Hawai`i simply as slippers, have been say drug testing, especially urinal- ing. the nature of the work.” a registered independent organi- invading mainland closets this sea- ysis, can detect the use of illegal Jackson said his profession war- Since Kekai was responsible for zation devoted to all things Mac. son, successfully making a transition drugs but also detect disabilities rants a greater concern for safety than guiding students younger than him- The club is intended “to pro- from a shower shoe and beachwear and certain types of medication, other jobs; sailing on the open waters self, he felt he had to set an example mote and learn about Apple tech- through his behavior. to versatile footwear appropriate for which may lead to employee job always involves a measure of risk. nology and uses, and to build many occasions. discrimination. “I think it’s good for them to See Drugs, page 2 a Macintosh community here at Although they have been around The American Civil Liberties have a drug test ... if they’re going to UH,” said Pimentel, the chief for decades, this season they’re flip- executive officer of the club. ping and flopping against the feet Meetings are held monthly at of anyone who wants to show some the Campus Center, and everyone toe. An apple a day is welcome. “No Mac experience “I don’t really like the ones that is required, just an interest,” said are bright, colorful and flowery,” said Pimentel. Katy Fortune, an SIU junior in phi- Gamma Apple Pi recently losophy. “I like the ones that are sub- sponsored the iMovieFest, which dued. It’s not a fashion statement.” was held on campus at St. John’s Kidd said that while flip-flops Auditorium. The competition have been available at the five-and- featured entries of videos cre- dime for as long as she can remem- ated with the iMovie program, ber, they now are flooding the shelves the software that is included in all of clothing and shoe stores because Macs, according to Pimentel. designers have deemed them the lat- Plans are in the works for est trend. another iMovieFest event in the The flip-flop hails from Asia, fall, and the group plans to fea- according to Kidd, who said they ture the recent iMovie entrants on were made out of rubber from rubber their Web site. According to Chief plantations and later were made out Operating Officer Kevin Chung, of old service tires from World War “Gamma Apple Pi is up and run- II vehicles. ning, and now we want to fly. To The modern version of the do this, we will rely on our mem- flip-flop stems from Japanese zori bers to help us with planning.” sandals. Kidd said they made their Positions on the group’s way to the United States around the organizational board and general late 1940s and have since been sold Chia-min Ina Chang • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i membership are currently open. at every five-and-dime around the Veo Oulayrack and his sister, Toun Brooks, brought fresh vegetables and fruits for sale as part of the Earth Day To join Gamma Apple Pi, visit country. They were inexpensive san- celebration. Oulayrack and other vendors will return to the UH Campus Center every Friday. http://homepage.mac.com/gam- dals that were perfect for the beach or maapplepi, or contact Eddie to wear in the rain. Pimentel at 779-3839. Page 2 Ka Leo O Hawai’i Friday, May 3, 2002 NEWS

“When I went in there, I was manager for the Kahala Mandarin Drugs: Some local workers totally confident that I would pass,” Oriental Hawai`i Hotel, said all appli- he said. cants are drug tested before being question validity of testing Kacee DeSouza, an assistant hired and can also be subject to future coordinator for the UH Alcohol & drug tests as well. Drug Education Program, said that From page 2 “Only if there is suspicion of “It’s inconvenient for me to have she thinks random testing of students drug use by the employee, we ... to take my own time to go over to is unnecessary. request that they go for another test- student at the University of Hawai`i “We’re not dealing with a popu- at Manoa, questioned the importance a doctor’s office and get tested,” he ing,” she said. lation of people that are hard-core of drug testing in jobs such as his said. “It’s not a big imposition on my users,” she said. “(We’re) dealing with Lori Kawano, a personnel man- own, where he greets tourists at the life, but it’s not like it was something a group of people that haven’t really ager for The Daiei Inc., said the airport. I wanted to do.” violated any kind of social norm ... islandwide chain does not currently “It’s kind of irrelevant because Ikemoto gave a urine sample to and if they just drink occasionally and employ a drug testing procedure for some people can be on drugs and still be tested for drugs. Although there smoke pot, I don’t think they should its employees but plans to have one work pretty good,” he said. was no direct supervision, there were be tested.” installed by the end of the year. Ikemoto was forced to take a a few measures used to protect the DeSouza did say that the use of Kawano said the details of the drug test before being hired by Trans results from being altered. Hawaiian Services, a local tour group “The cup has a little heat thing certain drugs can be harmful to stu- procedure have not been finalized but company. on it so it can tell if it’s warm,” he dents’ lives. will be worked out before drug testing “It was necessary,” he said about said. Ikemoto said the bathroom he Although students and faculty commences. the drug test. “If I didn’t take it, they took the test in had no soap, to pre- are not routinely drug tested, students “Right now we don’t have a real wouldn’t have given me the job.” vent attempts to alter the results by who violate drug-housing rules at the problem, although it might exist,” she Ikemoto said he had mixed mixing the urine sample with an alien university usually get referred to the said. “But I think we had a few prob- feelings about taking the test. He substance. program for responsibility training lems in the past and we thought that acknowledged that after passing the Some critics say the fact that test classes. ... may indicate that there is a greater results can be altered is a major prob- “They come here to look at their test his chances of being hired would problem.” lem. Some patients dilute their urine alcohol use and see how it’s impacting be better than someone who failed, Kawano was also aware of the but regrets the use of his time. samples by drinking large amounts their lives, and maybe to reassess it,” of water or ingest anti-drug-test solu- she said. possible negative factors that could tions to mask or eliminate the pres- DeSouza, who focuses mainly arise with the implementation of a ence of illicit drug residues. on reaching students through market- drug test program but said her compa- Although Ikemoto said he may ing campaigns, said that despite the ny will be cautious as they proceed. not have the “cleanest of histories,” image the media portrays, most stu- “I think if we do it in a way that’s he still managed to pass the test with- dents abstain from drug use. fair to everyone ... I don’t think we out any kind of cover-up attempt. Renee Okada, human resources will be unjustly testing anyone.” Friday, May 3, 2002 Ka Leo O Hawai’i Page 3

‘Maladroit’ is indeed an awkward album Read Ka Leo daily

By Beth Bond goes something like this: “Cheese The Lariat (Baylor U.) smells so good / On a burnt piece of lamb / Fact of the year / Who (U-WIRE) WACO, Texas - My could beat up your man?” favorite band forgot how to rock. Not to seem oblivious, but what As you can imagine, this is really the heck does that mean? With getting me down. songs from the first two discs, Weezer, once writers and per- like “Say It Ain’t So” and “El formers of a matchless caliber, Scorcho,” the lyrics aren’t neces- is releasing “Maladroit” on May sarily straightforward, but their 14. It has yet to impress me. As meaning isn’t impossible to dis- a longtime devoted fan, I was cern either. thrilled when I heard the entire new album would be online for What happened to writing lyr- pre-release listening. Maybe this ics that are thoughtful and relat- will be a comeback after the disap- able? The album does have its pointment of the “Green Album,” I few enjoyable moments. “Burndt thought. Jamb” has a catchy summer sound, But now that I’ve heard it ... the guys known following the same idea as “Island several times through, I see that in the Sun” from last year’s “Maladroit” fits as the title. The for shaping the “Green Album.” “Love Explosion” word means “awkward or clumsy” isn’t too bad, except that it’s fun — it’s how the band comes off early ‘90s sound almost in the same way as a beer when it attempts a sound that with songs like commercial. isn’t really theirs. Sure, this music School’s almost out, and you’ll might work if this was the ‘80s “Buddy Holly” ... need some good music to take you and Weezer played metal. But the through the summer. I recommend guys known for shaping the early have no business burning a copy of “Maladroit” just ‘90s sound with songs like “Buddy trying to be KISS for the experience. But if you’d Holly” and “Undone — The rather rock out to something that Sweater Song,” and who later will make you feel good, spend received critical acclaim for the your cash on an earlier Weezer CD album “Pinkerton,” have no busi- instead. ness trying to be KISS. are Waco bands better Their appeal has always been at achieving Weezer’s that they aren’t rock stars, just a sound than Weezer is group of guys whose music is the these days. result of spending summers prac- The sound isn’t the only thing ticing in a garage. Now all that has that has changed. The first single, changed. It’s depressing that there “,” has a verse that Page 4 Ka Leo O Hawai’i Friday, May 3, 2002

More suggestions for achieving goals of UH’s strategic plan

THE ISSUE: On Wednesday, Yesterday we discussed a number of the University of Hawai`i at the benchmarks and goals set for the Manoa unveiled a draft of its plan university in the draft of its new stra- for next decade. The plan sets a tegic plan. number of goals for the next 10 Today we hit some more: years, and represents six months of ˘Making the campus more friendly work and input from thousands of for pedestrians and bicyclists UHM community members. Not sure how to do this one; seems Input is still being accepted. the two would cancel each other out. Send your ideas, criticisms, etc. to But certainly, the campus should [email protected]. encourage people to use forms of transportation that do not involve cars. One possible way might be to beef up the shuttle system, making it easier for pedestrians to get to their general area before trekking to class. Another way might be setting up bicycle paths along every paved road here. Either way, it’s a nice little goal to have. • Creating a Hawaiian sense of place, using landscaping, architecture, signage and gathering spaces It’s Hawai`i — sure, make it more Hawaiian. Sounds good, so long as the administrators — many of whom are not familiar with Hawaiian herit- age, language and culture — remember to consult the Center for Hawaiian Studies. The last thing we need on this campus is a touristy feel — the kind of “Hawaiian” feel that deserves quotation marks. • Beating peer institutions on Yahoo’s Top Wired Campus survey, in part by making wireless service available in classrooms Education is becoming dependent on technology, regardless of how hard some try to impede that dependence. In order to learn, students need access Heralding a new era to powerful and appropriate information technology tools. If the university is By Mary refreshing breeze indeed.” ate research, increase faculty salaries, looking to improve the educational experience here, it needs to keep up with Vorsino And that “new breeze” comes not increase undergraduate enrollment the times. This is one of the boldest benchmarks. Ka Leo Editor only with words on paper, not only and retention, increase Native • Evaluating a residential undergraduate Honors College in Chief with drafts and plans and recommen- Hawaiian student population. UHM An Honors College should not be a minor addition to education; it should dations. Not only with snappy adjec- familiars have been mulling on these be a completely different experience, set aside for undergraduates who show No matter tives and trite slogans — “strategic issues, on this campus, for years. particular aptitude and a penchant for hard work. As such, it is appropriate if it was the planning,” “defining our destiny” They have been presented to count- that we have a residential Honors College at the university — in order to hamburgers — that label projects and serve to less UHM presidents, chancellors and foster a learning environment that is advanced, stimulating and supportive of and hot dogs attract attention. vice presidents. They have been dis- that lured them. That “new breeze,” those wel- gifted students. cussed, they have been lamented. But No matter if it come trade winds, blow in events always in scattered groups. Always in • Restoring library ranking by the Association for Research Libraries was the music like Wednesday’s. Events that bring a singular way. from 67th to 40th and dance. They were there, people together, that offer opportu- What’s new, what’s novel, what’s Funny that we should aim at 40th as a goal, but it’s ambitious nonetheless, more than 1,000 of them, in nities for comment while sharing unique is that these ideas are not given the current state of our libraries. front of a building that, less food and inciting celebration. merely being received; they are being The fact that we need better libraries is self-apparent. No university or than a year ago, was synony- Events that approach the univer- acted upon. research institution can hope to be top-quality if they cannot keep their librar- mous with closed meetings, These ideas are being asked ies competitive. closed doors and closed for, as with the systemwide • Providing more attractive dining opportunities, including late-night minds. survey initiated by Dobelle venues Bachman Hall was alive That ‘new breeze,’ those wel- in February and the Feb. 1 Yes, yes, yes. From the bottom of our malnourished hearts, yes. The uni- with students, professors, strategic planning event that community members, with attracted 1,400. versity cannot hope to attract more on-campus students — and with them a come trade winds, blow in hula and Hawaiian song, on What do we want for UHM, sense of community — if the food it forces them to eat everyday is bad. And Wednesday, all to mark the ... events that approach the what is our strategic plan? this stuff is bad. unveiling of the University “To be excellent,” said one We’ll conclude our discussion of key directives outlined in the strategic of Hawai`i at Manoa university’s future, not as a survey respondent, “so excel- plan on Monday. Strategic Plan draft. All to lent that Punahou graduates celebrate our university and chore or begrudging obliga- enroll here as a matter of our university’s mission and course.” future. tion, but as a challenge worth Another respondent said, The event, and its turn- “To have the university rec- out, sings of hope. taking ognized as an excellent place Its transparency, its call to get a quality education. for community involvement, ... My high school guidance its welcome nature seems a counselor actually warned my testament and affirmation of class to keep our grades up or the changing winds UHM else we would ‘have to end President Evan Dobelle has been sity’s future, not as a chore or a up at UH.’” Editorial Visual Editor- Matt Bell promising since he took up post here begrudging obligation, but as a The UHM Strategic Editor-in-Chief - Mary Vorsino Page Designers - Ina Chang, in June 2001. challenge worth taking, a battle Plan draft doesn’t have Managing Editor - Dara Fukuhara Heather Trundle, Dayton Wong, Indeed, as Director of the Center worth winning, a reality worth the answers; rather it has for Hawaiian Studies Lilikala visiting. the questions capable of initiating Chief Copy Editor - Karen Iwamoto Jennifer Crumley, Devin Yamada, Kame`eleihiwa told participants The Strategic Plan addresses answers, and with them, excellence. 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visited. As far as I can see, these Society exert the same kind of Answers: to animals are cheap burglar alarm effort to rescue these poor crea- Editorsystems for their owners, tethered tures from their awful fate? It’s the right Letters the on a short line out in the heat, sur- spent to chase that dog around the rounded by feces and flies, never  Ash Ruggiero Some dogs can ocean is really starting to depress bathed or walked, barking and (by e-mail) questions that me. whining their lonely days away in Editor’s note: This letter pre- only dream of I used to live in a neighbor- heartbreaking misery. dated the successful rescue of the matter hood here in Honolulu where dogs If I were a dog, I’d just as soon dog Hokget (formerly known as being lost at sea are treated worse than they are in be lost at sea as live this kind of Forgea) from the crippled Insiko From page 4 a few Third World countries I’ve life. Why doesn’t the Humane 1907 vessel. I’m just going to stop watch- which call for discussion, call with ing the evening news on TV. familial warmth. As one survey As if the terrible situation in respondent said, “I hope it (UHM) the Middle East and disgrace- gets better.” As do we all. And with ful state of the Catholic church more hard work on this same path, weren’t bad enough, the nightly it will. reports and all that money being Page 6 Ka Leo O Hawai’i Friday, May 3, 2002

For more opportunities and UH-related events, visit our Web site at www.kaleo.org/bulletin Friday, May 3, 2002 Ka Leo O Hawai’i Page 7 FEATURES SPORTS Baseball: Rainbows hope to win ‘Blackalicious’ album a series, not just first game boasts delectable lyrics From page 8 games. They haven’t won a series game. since sweeping UCLA on Feb 17. describe all the little things that make The Spartans will counter with Yamashita, the game two starter, With energetic beats & messages, us all feel good: “Christmas day Mike Malott in game one and with hopes to not only end the Spartans’ when ya mama got your first bike, Jahseam George on Saturday. The streak of domination over the ‘Bows ‘Blazing Arrow’ hits the bull’s-eye type of feelin’ when you won your starter for game three is still a ques- but finally win a game on Saturday. first fight, how ya team felt when the tion mark. “There’s no question that on championship came, celebratin’ in San Jose State took two of three Fridays we’ve been lucky,” said the huddle, dancin’ in this rain.” By Joe Leineweber While songs like “Feel That games from Hawai`i back in late Yamashita. “It’s in the back of our Daily Texan (U. Texas-Austin) Way” are likely to attract first-time March at Les Murakami Stadium minds, but we just have to block it Blackalicious listeners, the group also and also fared well in the Rainbow out.” (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas - drops a gem for its longtime fans in Easter Tournament. Said senior Derek Honma: Constantly competing with the typi- the form of “Chemical Calisthenics,” The Rainbows have found much “We’re just trying to stay focused cal hip-hop fan’s manic obsession for a follow-up to the classic “Alphabet success in the first game of series and relaxed and try to go out with a “the new shit,” most hip-hop albums Aerobics.” but have struggled in the next two bang.” get less play than A.C. Green before Surprisingly, the new version going the way of recent Wu-Tang holds its own when compared to and Canibus releases. its untouchable predecessor, utiliz- But once in a while, an artist cre- ing the same dizzying, rapid-fire ates an album so free of materialism technique that made “Aerobics” and degradation that it is shunned by radio, yet so innovative and moving legendary on the underground. But unlike “Aerobics,” in which Gab that it lives forever in the collective Rock You.” The high-energy verses soul of underground hip-hop. plays on the letters of the alphabet, and distorted guitar riffs in the beat “Calisthenics” is based on the ele- Talib Kweli did this with should appeal to hard-core hip-hop- “Reflection Eternal,” as did Common ments of the periodic table. heads and alternative fans alike. with “Like Water for Chocolate.” “Blazing Arrow” boasts numer- But enough about the beats, Today, Northern ’s ous other instant classics, but the Blackalicious is poised to do the Gab’s lyrics steal the show without space allotted for this review will not same with the release of “Blazing question. In fact, few MCs have permit further description. However, Arrow.” ever twisted so many syllables into a final summation of “Blazing Arrow” Already armed with one of one single whirlwind of dopeness is best put in the words of one of its the illest voices in hip-hop, lyrical the way Gab does on “Paragraph own songs, “Aural Pleasure”: “Just expert Gift of Gab, the group delivers President.” The printed word can’t a little somethin’ to open ya coma- an array of riveting flows that will express how amazing this track is. tose state of livin’ in Babylon with replenish those who are mentally Whether inborn or enhanced by the spiritually dead ghost. This is malnourished by their daily intake of that famous Humboldt County cash ... recommended, I highly advise a generic rap. crop, Gab’s true gift is his ability dose; hopefully it expires and maybe Beginning with the electrify- to relate to others through univer- encourages growth.” ing “Passion,” Gab teams up with sal messages. This talent is evident Dilated Peoples to create the hip- on “Feel That Way,” a song that hop equivalent of Queen’s “We Will takes a slice out of everyone’s life to Page 8 Ka Leo O Hawai’i Friday, May 3, 2002

Warriors win; title Rainbows in San Jose for game next 3-game series

kills. Five Nittany will face Warriors to get UH won Team would like a potent game one Spartan fourth and final 30-26 but the They were to end season on lineup led Nittany Lions by junior try at Pepperdine won game two frustrated but we a high note Gabe Lopez. 30-27. That Lopez is set the stage knew they weren’t second in for an epic going to roll over the WAC game three. By Kalani Wilhelm Ching By Kalani Wilhelm in hitting Trapasso “They were Ka Leo Sports Editor Ka Leo Sports Editor frustrated but – #15 Tony Ching, (.380) and third in RBI we knew they The Rainbow baseball team The University of Hawai`i weren’t going outside hitter (47). Lopez is joined in the lineup looks to break a five-game road men’s volleyball team will take to roll over,” with the big bat of junior Adam losing streak (15-29, 4-14 WAC) on Pepperdine University for the said Ching. Shorsher, who leads the conference national championship on Saturday. “My in Silicon Valley today. The ‘Bows in home runs with 12. The Warriors won a drag ‘em out stomach was play San Jose State University (35- “They can swing the bat, battle against Penn State in the in knots the Lions recorded double fig- 13, 14-7). there’s no question about that, but semifinals of the NCAA Final Four whole game,” ures in kills, led by Carlos Guerra’s The series is a tale of two teams we still got to battle. We still got to (30-26, 27-30, 35-33, 30-27). said freshman 28. Penn State finished their season at opposite ends in the confer- score runs,” said Yamashita, who Behind senior middle blocker middle block- with a mark of 25-4, including ence standings. The Spartans are will start game two. “They have a Dejan Miladinovic and junior Thomas er Delano the two losses that came against in second place, six games behind pretty good team; we’re probably outside hitter Costas Theochardis Thomas, who Hawai`i. conference leader Rice University; — both All-Americans — the “Men going to have to score at least five contributed with 12 kills. “It just Pepperdine survived a first round Hawai`i is in second to last place. runs to beat them.” of War” earned their first trip to the feels great to contribute.” scare to defeat Ball State in four The Rainbows, who are 1-9 on NCAA championship game since George, a junior, has been head Said Ching, “They’re not real games. Hawai`i has lost all three the road in conference play, have 1996. coach Mike Trapasso’s most con- freshmen anymore. They stepped up meetings this season against the 12 remaining games to make the sistent arm this season. In his last Hawai`i outblocked the Nittany and played big when they had to.” Wave. most of what has turned out to be a six starts, George has a record of Lions 24.5 to 9 in front of a capac- The service line was an unfriend- “We’re stoked,” said Thomas. disappointing season. 5-1 while averaging close to eight ity crowd of 5,259 at Penn State’s ly place for the Nittany Lions, with “We’re gonna come out hard and Rec Hall. Hawai`i took advantage “We try not to think about the strikeouts per outing. Although most of their serves either hitting show them what we got.” past. It can’t get any worse,” said of 22 Penn State service errors. the net or sailing wide, causing “We know what they do. We Hawai`i bats have been quiet this “Dejan’s just a force in the senior Gregg Omori. “We just have season, when George takes the them to commit 22 service errors. know what to expect and so do to play strong defensively and middle. It’s a blessing that we have “It was a mental game. We they,” said Zimet. “The winner will mound the Rainbows have pro- come up with the big hit.” him,” said junior outside hitter Tony scouted them well — we knew who come down to who’s more steady duced an average of 7.5 runs per Ching. Rainbow hurlers Chris George, their main players were,” said junior serving and passing. It will come See Baseball, page 7 Theochardis led Hawai`i with 25 outside hitter Eyal Zimet. down to the basics.” Sean Yamashita and Ricky Bauer

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