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The University of Hawai‘i at Although months have semester’s start. him. I think he was also the Ira Rohter Mānoa Department of Political passed, Rohter is still listed as Chris Natividad, a political political science student advi- Science started this fall semes- a faculty member on bulletin science major and former student of sor, and I was looking forward to ter with one less faculty member. boards in Saunders Hall, and as Rohter, said that Rohter’s extensive talking to him so he could help remembered 40-year veteran Ira Rohter passed the chair of advising and under- knowledge of environmentalism me out in planning my academic Mary Renee Reuter away on June 22, 2009, leaving graduate program on the political and high expectations for students future,” said Natividad. News Co-Editor the department without one of its science department’s Web site. inspired him to work harder. most active professors when many He was on the schedule to teach “I don’t know if someone as believe he is needed most. fall classes only days prior to the diligent as he is could replace See Rohter, page 2 UH libraries undergo renovations Junghee Lee To complete the renovations, floodwaters in.” This one-and-a-half-year “Concrete demolition, concrete cut- News Co-Editor glass walls will enclose the new The Hamilton renovation con- project, which costs about $28.5 ting, and cement pouring have been Wong Computer Lab and Digital sists of two stages. First, essential million, was funded mostly by finished, and currently the project As the semester starts, Media Studio with full air condi- equipment is being put into a util- FEMA (Federal Emergency of putting up doorways, dry walls Sinclair Library becomes a second tioning by October, 2009. ity building. The second is to put a Management Agency). and electric cords is in process.” home for some students. However, The old furnishings of Sinclair cap over the moat, so that floodwa- “We’re almost done with the After this renovation is over, something - or some things - about Library were hand-me-downs from ters are unable to come through. renovations,” said Grosenheider. Hamilton has no further plans. the 24-hour library is different. around campus. Many of the previous “We have upgraded seating, tables were from old snack bars that purchased 50 new carrels with used to be located next to Hamilton electric outlets for laptop use, Library and closed in the late 1990s. created new meeting rooms with “Many items were from the air conditioning and media sys- 1970s and 1980s,” said Geary. “It tems, installed security cameras was time for a facelift.” to enhance security, provided wire- Some students, like botany less access on every floor, and this major Justin Langlais, agree with fall, new lighting and outlets on Geary and enjoy the new facilities. the lanais will create comfortable “I kind of like it because it outdoor study space,” said Gregg gives you private space to work and Geary, head of Sinclair Library. less distractions,” Langlais said. Before the upgrade there However, others believe that were about four extension cords this renovation was not necessary. in the entire study arena, leav- “I think it was fine the way ing students to scramble for an before, there are better things outlet; the personal outlets are a that they can spend the money welcome improvement. The com- on,” said Harrison Read, a computer lab has individual com- munication major. puter desks with walled columns While Sinclair Library has for privacy. been working on furnishing renova- The money from private and tions, Hamilton Library continues public funds allowed Sinclair to to work on its ground floor con- undergo this renovation. Over the struction, which will be completed past three years, the Chancellor’s by Spring 2010. office funded approximately “The renovations are flood mit- $600,000 of the renovations, accord- igation as a result of the October ing to Geary. In addition, private 2004 flood that washed away the funds from the Harry C. & Nee- contents of the ground floor,” said Chang Wong Foundation funded Alan Grosenheider, university a new computer lab, digital media librarian assistant. “Previously the JUNGHEE LEE/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI studio, and upgrades to the Wong building had a moat that was called New features, including 50 new carrels equipped with outlets students can plug their laptops into, were recently added to Sinclair Library. Audiovisual Center. the ground floor, which allowed the 2 Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 [email protected] Alvin Park Rohter Shidler Staff Reporter from page 1 With renowned expertise in Jim Dator, a political science graduate seminar on sustainability They brought a different focus to international management educa- professor who began teaching at in his honor. environmental issues and (Rohter) College of tion and recognition for its Asian- UH around 1968, finds it espe- Sydney Iaukea is a politi- would not at all be opposed to that,” Pacific focus, the University of cially unfortunate that the activ- cal science professor and former said Dator. Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of ist, author of “Green Hawaii,” and undergraduate student of Rohter Iaukea, Dator and Natividad Business rises Business moved up to 12th overall co-founder of the Green Party died who agreed to teach his Hawai‘i all believe that Rohter’s influence in International Business in a U.S. when most of the things he pre- politics class this fall. She says that is already visible in his many of News & World Report ranking. dicted were coming true. her class will not be identical to his former students’ dedication to in national U.S. News’ 2010 edition of “People are beginning to think Rohter’s, but his influence is still Sustainable Saunders, a testament “America’s Best Colleges” advanced differently, and I just resent the present. to his environmentalism. Although the Shidler College of Business up fact that Ira isn’t here partly to “I talk more about the monar- as a professor he made students work ranking from 19th place in 2009 in its list enjoy the fact that he was correct chy and maybe the beginning of the hard for their grades, his passion left of top U.S. undergraduate busi- and to do the work that still needs territory, and he is known for sus- a lasting effect worth the effort. ness programs. The college is now to be done; he won’t be here to do tainability, ... but we’re using the “After he showed that he grouped in with the University it and I can’t do it without him,” text in this class so we’re still going was serious about his class and of Pennsylvania, University of Dator said. to look at some of the alternatives. his teachings I wanted to prove to Southern California, University of Rohter taught undergradu- He was green before it was popular him that I could handle his mate- Michigan, and UC Berkeley, and ate classes such as environmen- to be green,” Iaukea said. rial,” said Natividad. “I guess he ahead of Northeastern University tal politics, American politics, and Dator believes Rohter would inspired me to be a better student and George Washington University. Hawai‘i politics, as well as graduate have been fine with this change. and become more passionate myself “We are extremely pleased at seminars and political ecology and “One of the very good things about American politics.” the progress we have made over the development. Dator, who remem- that has happened in the depart- In addition to teaching, writ- past few years to develop our under- bers Rohter as one of the first ment over recent years is the devel- ing and being politically active in graduate program,” said V. Vance people he met at UH, is teaching a opment of indigenous politics. ... public policy regarding social jus- Roley, dean of the Shidler College tice, the environment and commu- of Business. “Our sharp rise in the nity economic well-being, Rohter ranking can be attributed in part loved hiking, was a jiu-jitsu fight- to the combined efforts of our fac- er, husband, father, and a sufi ulty, staff and accomplished alumni dancer who rode a motorcycle and throughout the world in helping us encouraged his students to learn JOEL KUTAKA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI develop quality programs and real how to swim. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the world experiences, so our students The sign on his former office University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Shidler can compete on a global scale.” on the sixth floor of Saunders now College of Business moved from 19th to 12th reads, “Hawai‘i’s Research Program overall in International Business among for Sustainable Development,” evi- United States universities. dence that his influence continues See Shidler ranking, page 3 to thrive.

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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI ADMINISTRATION The Board of Publications, a student organization chartered by the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, publishes Ka Leo O Hawai‘i. Issues or concerns can be Ira Rohter, one of the most active members of the universityʼs political science department, reported to the board (Devika Wasson, chair; Henri Lee, vice chair; or Ronald Gilliam, treasurer) via [email protected]. passed away on June 22, 2009. Visit hawaii.edu/bop for more information. [email protected] Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 3 Shidler ranking from page 1 a business graduate program cur- a Master’s of Financing Engineering U.S. News & World Report bases its rently ranked 21st in International degree, Bachelor of Business rank on an annual survey of busi- Business by U.S News and World Administration (BBA) major in ness deans and senior faculty from Report’s “America’s Best Graduate entrepreneurship and a Freshmen Association to Advance Collegiate Schools 2010,” enrollment of over Pre-Business Scholars Program. AND KA LEO O HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCE Schools of Business (AACSB)- 850 undergraduate and 500 graduate “We believe the Shidler College accredited programs. students, and its esteemed focus on of Business is still the best location The Shidler College of Business A SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING the Asian-Pacific business culture. to learn international business with is not new to national recognition; This fall, the College will launch an Asian perspective,” said Roley. achievements for the college include a number of new programs, including Tuesday, September 8, 2009 • 9:09pm Ward Theatres

JOEL KUTAKA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI The Shidler College of Business will implement some new programs during the Fall 2009 semester, including an entrepreneurship Bachelorʼs of Business Administration major and a Freshman Pre-Business Scholars program.

‘Ask Me’ buttons assisting UH Mānoa Tori Renschen vice chancellor for UH Mānoa campus. The participants of this Staff Reporter campus services. program do so with the intention of “I spoke with David, and with being representatives to the public. Approximately 100 employ- the increasing costs and lack of Sharon Leu, a UHM custo- Present your valid UH Student ID at the BOP ees of the University of Hawai̔i manpower, we are doing our best dian, averaged two people asking at Mānoa’s landscaping and to assist new students and faculty,” her for assistance per day, mostly Business Office from 12:00 pm today, Thursday, janitorial staff have been par- said Smith. for “directions for what building” September 3, to get your complimentary pass! ticipating in an effort to assist The “Ask Me” buttons serve students’ classes were held in. students and faculty, sport- to encourage visitors and newcom- “I chose to participate in this IN THEATRES SEPTEMBER 9 ing “Aloha/Ask Me About UH ers to more readily ask for direc- program because there are lots of Mānoa” buttons as a new part of tions and locations on campus. students new to this campus during their uniform. Staff wearing these buttons are the fall semester,” said Leu. According to Ed Smith, a also expected to have maps of UH The staff will continue to First come, first served. A valid UHM student ID is required- campus landscaping employee, Mānoa and reference sheets with wear the buttons through the end -valid for Fall 2009; No phone calls. One pass per person. the idea came from David Hafner, important information about the of this week. Supplies are limited. One pass admits two. K A EDITOR LINDSY OGAWA L Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 EO [email protected] ASSOCIATE KRISTI KAKIUCHI OPINIONS 4 SHARING A VOICE Honolulu eighth meanest city in U.S. Lindsy Ogawa down parks at night, and evicting there has been an 11 percent the less fortunate is criminal, and Housing, jobs and social Opinions Editor homeless campers. Our state has increase in anti-loitering laws and many were arrested. services will be the only way also made it a crime to sleep at a 7 percent rise in banned camp If anyone can explain how that to solve these issues. Maria The land of aloha, filled with bus stops, going as far as replac- sites. Tickets are also being given law was made or passed in the first Foscarinis, NLCHP’s executive long-stretched beaches and soft, ing numerous benches with little for begging, which is quite an iron- place, do tell. I wasn’t aware our director says “that’s more cost- silky sand. The place with sun-kissed stumps, just big enough to sit on to ic and illogical choice of action on country prided itself on the motto effective than deploying more locals and smiling tourists. The home prevent this occurrence. the nation’s part, unless the per- “Every man for himself” to the police and spending more money of the rich - where the poor and But in these times, even the son is being aggressive. point that people are not allowed to on prisons and jails.” unemployed just aren’t welcome. educated are losing jobs left and The New York Times pub- help if they wanted to. It seems ironic a state that right. With no income, the schol- lished a story about a Vietnam war Major contributors to crime prides its tourism around the con- arly are no longer able to pay for veteran - the owner of a Purple these days are money, or lack there- cepts of ‘ohana and aloha is voted their bills and rent, and are much Heart - who had been arrested in of, and racism. Both are forms of TEN MEANEST U.S. CIT- as the eighth meanest city in the more prone to ending up spend- a homeless shelter. This arrest was discrimination city officials are try- IES TO THE HOMELESS United States in regards to how it ing a few nights on the street. not for drugs or violence, but for ing to refute. A city attorney from 1. Los Angeles treats the homeless. After all, Hawai‘i isn’t the cheap- not appearing in court due to crimi- Florida said, “If you’re lying on a The National Law Center est place to live. nal trespassing; meaning he had a sidewalk, whether you’re homeless 2. St. Petersburg, Fla. on Homelessness and Poverty Our “Lucky We Live Hawai‘i” citation for sleeping on a sidewalk. or a millionaire, you’re in violation 3. Orlando, Fla. (NLCHP) and the Nation Coalition stickers found around town are Because of this, he lost his place in of the ordinance.” for the homeless conducted a sur- slowly dwindling, perhaps for obvi- the shelter and found another side- But seeing how there aren’t 4. Atlanta vey of 274 cities and ranked them ous reasons. But this is a bash on walk to sleep on. His fresh criminal too many people sleeping under 5. Gainesville, Fla. on the amount of anti-homeless the nation as a whole. We aim for record also taints his opportunities bridges with suits or silk dresses, 6. Kalamazoo, Mich. laws. Los Angeles was first on the positive changes in any place we to get a job. I’m going to go ahead and say list, due to their Safe City Initiative can find them, but have somehow Another story was told of a it’s pretty much illegal to be poor 7. San Francisco that makes it illegal for the home- made an abundance of laws to kick group called Food Not Bombs, who and homeless these days, and it’s 8. Honolulu less to sleep, eat or sit in public. down our own citizens who do not began handing out free vegan food only getting worse. Brushing these 9. Bradenton, Fla. Hawai‘i was placed on the have the financial necessities to to hungry people around America. issues off and failing to address list for closing Kapi‘olani Park and have a place in which to call home. Apparently, however, in many cit- them with adequate excuses doesn’t 10. Berkeley, Calif. beach parks to camping, shutting Despite these hard times, ies the act of sharing food with seem to be helping either.

Hawaiʻi was named the eighth meanest city in the United States in regard to its treatment of the homeless.

BEAUTIFULCATAYA FLICKR [email protected] Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 5 ‘The Statehood Project’: A Kumu Kahua Theatre Production

Shantel Grace when the “woman” from the audience spoke Staff Writer out against the anti-American scenes and then walked out of the theatre in disgust, claiming to After watching “The Statehood Project,” a “cancel her subscription,” to the theatre. And, I collection of monologues by Hawai‘i playwrights, still felt the tears in my own eyes while watch- poets and storytellers at the Kumu Kahua ing the testimony of a Hawaiian man who lost Theatre, I felt like I had endured two hours of his rights to the fishing and taro grounds that finger-pointing, directed at the only mainland were his family’s staple food source. The circus white girl in the audience. of emotions left me drained and dehydrated. As a left-wing farmer’s daughter from a Was this a successful piece of art? small, poor farming community in the middle While considering this question, I won- of Kansas, I understand economic and social dered how I defined the word “successful.” oppression. I personally witnessed land being Did I want to leave the Kuma Kahua Theatre taken from families like mine without so much with the same feeling I left the Windward as a please or thank you. Mall after watching “Julie and Julia”? Or is But this performance of differing opinions the definition of a successful play based on the about statehood left me feeling like someone creation of emotions and the ability to provide had just slammed my mother — only instead, meaningful dialogue with new perspectives to they slammed my country, the same country consider? I believe in the civil liberties that my grandfather, uncles and brother fought to the Constitution of America is supposed to protect. The same country where I’m allowed to grant us, but does that mean it has always write a story about “how I feel” and then have done its job? it published. My summer English professor gave me a Following the performance of “The book titled “Night” by Elie Wiesel. This 109- Statehood Project,” I tried to make sense of page book gave me a perspective that I needed what I heard and saw on that tiny black stage while contemplating “The Statehood Project.” on Merchant Street. I remembered the face Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, wrote, “I swore of the girl who screamed out in anger while never to be silent whenever and wherever choking her haole date during the first scene human beings endure suffering and humilia- entitled “The Dance.” I recalled the unpleasant tion. We must always take sides. Neutrality collaboration of the cast members intertwined helps the oppressor, never the victim.” on a pseudo-toilet while wiping their asses If I had left “The Statehood Project” indif- with the newspaper that celebrated Hawai‘i’s ferent, the play would not have been a suc- PHOTOS COURTESY OF FIREBIRD PHOTOGRAPHY/KUMUKAHUA.ORG admission into the United States. cessful work of literary art. I may have felt (Top Row, left to right) Tyler Tanabe, Joshua Weldon, (Bottom Row, left to right) Stephanie Keiko Kong, Ryan I could still feel the audience’s reaction ambushed, but at least I felt something. Sutherlan and Maile P. Rondero in “The Statehood Project” at Kumu Kahua Theatre. How dependent are you on your cell phone?

Kristi Kakiuchi make our lives easier - who can memorize 50 cell phone users have to abide by, it is more So while nothing has been proven, there Associate Opinions Editor phone numbers? of a lifesaver than a bother. is still the possibility of cell phones posing a Let’s say you forget your cell phone at Some studies suggest that cell phones health risk. A meeting from Sept. 13 to 15 “This is only for emergencies,” my moth- home. Do you feel lost without it? Quite a can cause tumors, but more tests need to be in Washington will be held to propose a U.S. er said as she handed me my first cell phone. few cell phone users have replaced watches done. The American Cancer Society (ACS) research agenda in regards to concerns for I was in middle school at the time and almost and organizers with their convenient wire- has posted on their Web site that “cell phones phones, cancer risks, radiation exposure and too excited to have my own phone. Over the less device. wouldn’t be expected to cause cancer because how it may affect younger children. years, however, I’ve noticed that my cell It is amazing how cell phones allow they don’t emit ionizing radiation.” That Dr. Devra L. Davis, professor of public phone’s purpose changed from something to us to connect with our friends and family, means cell phones do not expose us to the health at the University of Pittsburgh and be used sparingly to an item that helps me but with the added convenience, we may be same sort of radiation as an x-ray machine, primary organizer of the conference, said, get through the day. risking our lives. which can ultimately damage or destroy cells “People want to believe that cell phones are Cell phones have changed the way we One risk that has recently been brought and alter DNA. safe, but at this point we cannot make that operate. We don’t have to plan days or hours to the attention of lawmakers is the deadly The ACS has also provided tips to judgment. Some scientific evidence suggests in advance anymore; all we need to do is combination of cell phones and driving. Since reduce exposure if any cell phone users that cell phones might be harmful. ... We simply text or call a friend to ask if they July 1, 2009, drivers on O‘ahu are no longer are concerned for their health, among have to develop precautionary measures to want to meet at Campus Center. We have allowed to use their cell phones while driv- them avoiding long calls and to use a reduce potential risks.” an alarm clock, calendar, camera, calculator ing unless they have a hands-free headset. Bluetooth earpiece due to low SAR, or spe- But even knowing a few of the risks, would and the Internet in one device. Cell phones Though this law is an inconvenience that we cific absorption rate. you be willing to live life free of cell phones? K

EDITOR CHRIS MIKESELL A L Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 ASSOCIATE KELLY PAO EO [email protected] ASSOCIATE T. GAVIN NEVILL FEATURES 6 AROUND TOWN Netbooks set to outpace notebooks

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Manage Design Edit Create Learn Recruit JOEL KUTAKA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI Be Heard Soon Jung Kim, an international business and management student, uses a netbook because of its light weight and portability. Chris Mikesell more portable alternative to his ing around a netbook instead of a Features Editor other computer. traditional laptop is becoming more “I like that it was really and more common. The Board of Publications is now accepting Matthew Kawamura used to be small; it was easy to carry around,” “When I was in college, what applications for the following position for a laptop kind of man. Montpas said. “It was also a lot was popular (were) PDAs, per- the Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 term: But that was before the senior cheaper (than a normal laptop).” sonal organizers and so on,” Akins got a taste of his first netbook. Montpas is one of a growing noted. “Everyone had a Palm. “I have a pretty elite ... Now, everyone has a machine at home,” Kawamura, laptop. But if you have a HAWAII REVIEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF a civil engineering major, Despite their lower specs, buying trends among large laptop, it’s difficult to The Hawaii Review Editor-in-Chief is responsible for all aspects of the student explained, “so I just needed computer buyers in general have changed to carry it around.” literary journal that is printed twice a year. Typical duties include managing something to type on.” favor netbooks over full-sized laptops. Akins explained that the program–from solicitation and selection of poetry and literary submissions, Typing, for Kawamura, the UH Mānoa Bookstore to design and layout of the books, and overeseeing daily operations such as began carrying the laptop’s recruiting and stipend processing. doesn’t just mean taking notes in class – he also checks smaller cousin last spring. his e-mail and does homework on number of students on campus who They were popular with UH Mānoa Microsoft Excel, all on a netbook carries a netbook instead of a tra- students, as well as those at the UH APPLICATION DEADLINE: that cost him less than $400. ditional laptop. He owns a laptop, community colleges. but he says that it’s harder to carry The netbooks’ generally cheap- SEPTEMBER 11 • 4PM Chistopher Montpas, a senior majoring in mechanical engi- around than his Eee PC. er retail price has certainly been a neering, has had his netbook, an Christine Akins, computer For more information, or to apply, Asus Eee PC, for about a year. department manager at the UH email Jay at [email protected], or stop by He chose it because it was a Mānoa Bookstore, notes that carry- See Netbooks, page 7 the BOP Business Ofﬁ ce for an application. [email protected] Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 7 Netbooks: GROWING POPULARITY

from page 6 selling point, Akins noted. “Times are tough, so people are beginning to be a bit more fiscally conservative,” Akins said. “The trend 5 is definitely going up.” A netbook’s attractive price MEALS point, however, comes at a cost. MEALS Most lower priced netbooks lack many of the standard features notebook and desktop users are used to. UNDER “Most netbooks are not only lacking an optical drive, but they also have only about an 80 percent- sized keyboard,” Akins explained. “They also usually range between $ EACH a seven- and a 10-inch screen. Optically, if that’s your sole computer, that’s going to be a bit difficult to deal with.” Michael Field, a sophomore VALUE MEAL INCLUDES SMALL majoring in bioengineering, took FRIES AND SMALL SOFT DRINK 5 that into account when buying his machine. Last winter, he bought a refurbished 12-inch HP Pavilion TX2000 for around $800 – too big to really be called a netbook, he claims, but enough to call it a “small laptop.” “I watch movies, and 12 inches is small enough on a screen,” Field noted. “If I had another computer, I’d get a netbook because they’re lighter and more portable, which would make it handy, but if it were my only computer, it wouldn’t be my cup of tea.” SPICY ® ORIGINAL ® WHOPPER JR. Despite their lower specs, buy- CHICK’N CRISP CHICKEN SANDWICH ing trends among computer buyers in general have changed to favor netbooks over full-sized laptops. According to market researcher DisplaySearch’s Aug. 31, 2009, data report, netbooks experienced a 40 percent quarter-to-quarter growth, compared to 22 percent quarter-to-quarter growth among larger notebook PCs. Whether it be notebooks or netbooks, however, consumers – and students – are buying them in increasing numbers. “When I first started doing this DOUBLE 8 PIECE HAVE IT YOUR WAY about four years ago, laptops were kind CHICKEN TENDERS® of a luxury for students,” Akins said. CHEESEBURGER “They’re not anymore. They’re Limited Time Only at participating restaurants. TM © 2009 Burger King Brands, Inc. All Rights Reserved really a necessity.” 8 Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 [email protected] Priscilla Renea’s ‘Jukebox’ not worth your quarter

T. Gavin Nevill began with writing and perform- “Jukebox,” Renea’s debut In the opening line Associate Features Editor ing songs, then posting them on album set to drop on Oct. 20, of “Dollhouse,” Renea YouTube. Her tune “I Fell in Love 2009, calls to mind female art- sings, “I’m just a girl, In the YouTube era, every- with You” has over 1.6 million ists such as Yael Naim, Sarah you’re just a boy. This one gets their 15 minutes of fame, views and counting. Renea caught Bareilles and even Ashanti. It is is my heart, it’s not a but singer Priscilla Renea turned the attention of Capitol Records almost impossible these days to toy” - not exactly “ear- her 15 minutes into a record deal and inked a deal, joining the likes hear a song without saying, “This nest, endearing lyrics.” with Capitol Records. of Steve Miller Band, Katy Perry singer reminds me of ______” For a trip down Renea’s journey to a contract and Coldplay on the label. (fill in a famous singer here), memory lane, listen to which is Renea’s downfall. She’s the final track on the Stuffy? talented, just not original. album, a song called Irrelevant? ReThink Church! Renea’s vocals on her open- “Fixing My Hair.” It DOUBLE EDGE ing track, “Dollhouse,” could sounds like a stereo- Contemporary Worship have passed for a synthesis of typical last slow dance A New Definition of Church... Avril Lavigne and Miley Cyrus. song at a high school A Casual, Coffee-House Atmosphere • The Tony Fuller Band The DOUBLE EDGE Cafe Hearing Renea’s YouTube covers prom with corny lyrics Real People Looking for Real Answers of Naim’s hit, “New Soul,” and over a sad piano track. Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” only If an evening out Saturdays First Baptist Church of Honolulu 5:30pm 1313 Pensacola St • 521-4708 • FBC-Honolulu.org blurred the line between Renea’s with friends isn’t com- individual style and that of other plete without some trendy acts on the market. Miley Cyrus-esque You can catch a behind- tunes, why not just the-scenes look at the making of listen to Miley Cyrus? Manage the “Dollhouse” music video on Renea has a nice YouTube, as well as its unveiling voice and an inspiring Create on Sept. 8, according to Renea’s story of how following PRISCILLARENEAMUSIC.COM Web site, priscillareneamusic.com. your dream can lead “Jukebox” a new album by Priscilla Renea is catchy but slides Blog According to a news article to success. However, too far into unflattering immitations of other pop artists. Design on the Capitol Records Web site, when Oct. 20 rolls Interview “The first single, ‘Dollhouse,’ is an around, and her CD goes on sale, album isn’t bad compared to a lot Learn uptempo empowerment anthem watching her YouTube clips for of other pop CDs, much like get- that shows off Renea’s airy vocals free will still be a better option. ting a filling isn’t bad compared Be Heard and earnest, endearing lyrics.” All in all, Renea’s debut to getting a root canal. Part-time MeatMeat EatersEaters NeededNeeded forfor positions Feeding Study The Board of Publications is now accepting Feeding Study applications for the following position for 12 week study, the Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 term: MANOA JAPANESE LANGUAGE dinner provided Mon-Fri for four weeks on campus SCHOOL (est. $200 value) KA LAMAKUA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 2804 E. Manoa Road • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822 The Ka Lamakua Editor-in-Chief is responsible for all aspects of the online Study period: September 21 - December 8 literary magazine which features creative content including music, art, and local events. Typical duties include managing the program–from securing Part-time positions as escort/recreation leaders Compensation of $315 in gift cards content and submissions, coordinating regular posts and updates, and are available daily, Monday - Friday afternoons. You may qualify if you: regularly overeseeing daily operations such as recruiting and stipend processing. eat beef, are 18+ years, do not Involves after school care of Elementary School children. smoke, take no medications, and APPLICATION DEADLINE: are in good health. SEPTEMBER 11 • 4PM Immediate Openings For more info: call 586-3007 Applications now being accepted. or email: [email protected] For more information, or to apply, For appointment, call Mr. Pyun at email Jay at [email protected], or stop by the BOP Business Ofﬁ ce for an application. 988-2602 [email protected] Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 9 Burlesque more than simply stripping

David Herman On the flier for the Burly-Q again in January 2010. Every two months the CBC had no experience in burlesque. Contributing Writer Basics workshop, it is said that However, burlesque isn’t yet holds Speakeasy at their home, “It doesn’t matter your expe- students will instructed in something you can quit your day The Mercury Bar on Bethel rience,” said Catwings. “Some of Strippers, dancers, thes- “increasing grace, balance, hip job to pursue; the CBC mem- Street and Chaplain Lane. Each the greatest burlesque perform- pians, singers, comedians- you movement, shoulder movements, bers hold full-time jobs outside Speakeasy is different and allows ers I’ve ever seen are not your could use any one of these words prop use, glove peels, sexy walks, of what they do for the company. the group to flaunt their creativ- typical perfect body types. One of to describe the Cherry Blossom stage presence, and tips on how to Burlesque is not as lucrative a ity. So far this year the CBC has the best performers that I really Cabaret, and no one would have create your own choreography.” career as stripping, but those of gone with the themes Hula a Go love - she’s from New York - any reason to correct you. For those with a taste for the CBC do it because they love Go, Prom, Gods and Goddesses, Dirty Martini, she’s a big woman, “We dance, we do striptease, burlesque that cannot be satisfied it, even though costuming alone and Superheroes and Villians. and she works it.” we do theatrical skits, we sing, we by this workshop, this year the is financially draining. During certain shows the “That’s what matters: it’s do comedy, improv - we do this all CBC decided to take on interns. “You have to make every- CBC has had male guest per- not what you have, it’s how you without using our voices except Interns work with the members thing,” said Catwings. “Where formers, whom the girls affec- flaunt it,” added Lola. “Cherry the singing, obviously. Everything for about six months, learning do you buy a giant pineapple tionately refer to as their Cherry Blossom is not about being a we do is just with our bodies. the ropes of how a production is costume? For the most part we Bomb Boys. Burlesque perform- size 2 and having a perfectly flat Everything has an element of run, such as stage managing and put together our own costumes. ers come in all shapes, sizes, gen- stomach. We’re not trying to be tease. We’re very diverse,” said working the door, before becom- We really love to do this ... It’s ders and experiences. One of the the Pussycat Dolls. (We’re) just CBC Manager Lola Love. ing a full member. Auditions not about the money. Otherwise best performers Lola had ever real women having fun.” The CBC is a burlesque for intern positions will be held we would not do it.” seen was a Cherry Bomb Boy who group, and they’re bringing the late-1800s style of adult variety theater here to the islands. Most recently the CBC performed in The Bethel St. Bailout Revue, a variety show done in tandem with The Laughtrack Theater Manage Company. All four shows played to a sold-out theater. But this is Design no surprise, as the group has been together for three years Edit and includes 8 members and 5 Write interns. “We sort of found each Learn other; the founding member, Lead Meghan Mayhem, she put an ad on Craigslist looking for burlesque performers,” said Be Heard Love. “It was just the two of us for the first couple of months.” From its rather incon- spicuous beginnings, the CBC Ka Leo is hiring the following positions has grown into a respected, for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010: talented group involved with a number of programs including Burly-Q, a workshop for amateurs interested in learning striptease. Video Team Designers Associate Web Editor “The idea behind the Writers Burly-Q Basics class is that Photographers Associate Photo Editor burlesque is about loving your Reporters body and feeling beautiful,” said CBC dancer Miss Catwings. “Most of the people that come and sign up don’t even want to THE VOICE perform in front of a live audience; they just want to do it for A fun, for their own thing or for K LEO their partner. They come with For more information, or to apply, email Mark at a friend and they just have fun. PHOTO COURTESY CHERRY BLOSSOM CABARET [email protected], Jay at [email protected], ... If you’re just having fun, that’s or stop by the Ka Leo building to ﬁ ll out an application. all that matters.” Cherry Blossom Cabaretʼs production of Las Vegas Strip. 10Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 [email protected] Learning Lessons INSPIRATION

Mark Brislin started spinning. I tried to play Editor-in-Chief it cool and hoped the sensation would pass, but the spinning When I was in high school increased until it felt like a fire- my friends and I obtained a bottle work was spraying sparks in my of rum and two 12-packs of beer skull. A certain heaviness came and went to my garage to drink. on just before I started feeling We were around 16 years old at sick, and I made it into my back- the time and alcohol was still yard before I unloaded everything a new and exciting experience I’d consumed that night. for us. It was the first time I’d All my friends threw up that ever tried hard liquor, and I kept night. One of my friends, who sipping from the bottle; the liq- weighed over 200 pounds, emp- uid burned my throat with every tied the contents of his stomach swallow but produced a fuzzy, all over my bedroom floor before light sensation in my head, and I passing out on my bed. I couldn’t felt as though I was floating. let my parents wake up to dried Then, all at once, my head puke four inches deep, and paper

Meet Sell DesignCall Learn Lead JOEL KUTAKA/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI Be Heard Always having a back-up roll is a good idea; substituting paper towels for toilet paper will lead to headaches down the road. towels weren’t going to do the I grabbed a plunger and dove in the lessons that linger are the trick, so I grabbed as many rag- but I couldn’t make good contact unpleasant ones. gedy beach towels as I could find with the suction cup. Desperate I’ve also learned to do the BOP’s Advertising Department is looking to and spent a half-hour mopping to stop the gushing toilet, I took right thing whenever possible. ﬁ ll the following positions for the upcoming up the puke. off the back of the toilet and tried Sometimes the line between right Fall and Spring semesters: Two years later, the towels to jiggle the rod and then the toi- and wrong is clearly painted, but still smelled, despite many washes. let handle. it can also be faded and blurry. The lessons I learned: Don’t The water wouldn’t stop coming. I think in those moments, drink to the point of getting the I grabbed the plunger and knowing the right thing to do spins, and make sure your piss- tried again. After minutes of toi- comes from a gut feeling devel- Advertising Representatives drunk friend pukes elsewhere let water spilling all over the oped from the many difficult les- Ad reps make regular sales calls and presentations to potential before crashing out in your room. small bathroom’s floor, I was sons and decisions encountered advertisers to sell advertising space in Ka Leo. I learned another disgust- finally able to the stop the leak, over a lifetime, despite what many ing, but important, lesson over my toes covered in the mess. rational philosophers believe. Graphic Designer eight years later. I was living on Unfortunately, the paper No matter how bad life is and Graphic designers create advertisements for Ka Leo, as well as ﬂ yers, promotional materials, forms, and documents. my own for the first time, and towel roll was almost empty by how fast the hard lessons come at one day I ran out of toilet paper. that time, so I had to use two of you, there is always going to be I had an almost brand-new role the five towels I owned to clean another day to wake up, another

THE VOICE of paper towels, so I figured that up the mess. chance to start again. No matter would suffice until the next time The lesson: Paper towels how deep the hole gets you can A I made it to the store. aren’t appropriate substitutes for always put down the shovel and K LEO The paper towels lasted me toilet paper. try to figure out what you have For more information, or to apply, email us at a few days, but one morning after Learning lessons doesn’t to do to pull yourself out. [email protected], or stop by the BOP Business I flushed, the toilet overflowed. always feel good and rarely is And perhaps that is one of Ofﬁ ce to pick up an application. Dirty water spilled onto the floor. it enjoyable. But often times the greatest lessons of all. [email protected] Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 11 Warriors ready to kick off 2009 season Drake Zintgraff camp, probably the hardest camp BCS bowl-bound Cincinnati. ers in the secondary and only one Central Arkansas will debut Senior Reporter but also the best camp, because I Hawai‘i comes into this season returning starter overall. a new quarterback, following the really feel prepared for Friday,” with senior Greg Alexander as their Central Arkansas comes graduation of last year’s standout The grueling two-a-days in senior lineman John Estes said. starting quarterback, one of the few fresh off a 10-2 season that Nathan Brown, who had a 31:4 the hot summer sun are over, fall “We want to win a bowl game and positions that remained the same included a Southland Conference touchdown to interception ratio. scrimmages done and spring ball a win the WAC Championship. (But) from last year’s squad. title. The Bears come to Honolulu Robbie Park, who is in his seventh distant memory. Now it’s time for we have to take every game one at The only other returning skill ranked 12th in the Preseason year removed from high school, is the University of Hawai‘i football a time, like a little tournament.” position players on offense are Greg FCS Coaches Poll. the likely starter. team to put all that hard work to Hawai‘i ended its season last Salas and Kealoha Pilares, both of The Bears’ offense led the The Warriors will clash with use. year with a crushing defeat at the whom have changed positions over Southland Conference in scoring the Bears in each team’s sea- The Warriors will embark on hands of Notre Dame in the Hawai‘i the off-season and will debut as last season and will return senior son opener Friday. UH Alumni their 2009-2010 season against Bowl, but had been on quite a slotback on Friday. running back Brent Grimes, who Association members and active, Central Arkansas tomorrow, Sept. roll before the bowl game, winning The UH defense will have averaged 4.9 yards per carry last reserve and retired members of the 4, at 7:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium. three of its last four games. The quite a different look to it this year season with 18 rushing touchdowns military will receive 50 percent off “We went through a hard Warriors even came close to beating as well, with a full set of new start- and 879 yards. adult tickets.

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Sean Michel early 1980s. Sandy Beach was cho- being on a team. I participated in ed by their corresponding team “It makes it more strategy- Staff Reporter sen as the location due to it being the ISA world games and I loved prior to the day of competition, but driven with this format,” Mora a “neutral” spot between the north being a part of the (Hawai‘i) team,” their identity is not disclosed until said. “You could have a girl against Sandy Beach is known for and south shores. said Carissa Moore, an 11-time the contest begins. a guy, a girl against a grom, a grom its spine-crunching shore break, The second annual Red Bull National Scholastic Surfing The teams will be competing against a guy, whatever.” large crowds, green bottles, and ... Rivals competition will pit a crew of Association (NSSA) champion and for the other’s surfboards, as well Each heat is 10 minutes and surf contests? nine South Shore surfers against a South Shore competitor. as an upper hand for the next will be judged on an “Expression Saturday, Sept. 5, will mark crew of nine North Shore surfers in Each team will also have a Rivals event. Session,” which means the com- the first time a major surf contest a one-day event; this team format “ringer,” an unknown surfer that The winning team will also- petitors will be judged on their will be held at Sandy Beach since is rare in surf contests. can be from anywhere in the world, choose the location for the next event, overall performance over the the Gotcha Pro was hosted in the “I am looking forward to on their roster. The ringer is invit- giving them a home-field advantage. 10-minute course, not on their “The existing rivalry on the wave-by-wave performance. island was a big inspiration,” Among the judges will be said Robert Mora, a Red Bull Volcom House stalwart Kai marketing representative and “KaiBorg” Garcia, Kaua‘i native University of Hawai‘i alumnus. and World Championship Tour “This type of format is designed surfer Roy Powers, and Billabong to keep competitors and spec- team manager Rainos Hayes. tators engaged throughout the Spectators will also be listen- whole day.” ing to DJ ESKAE and DJ Da Lion of The event will also feature Judah, who will both spin all day. what Red Bull describes as a “call Sandy Beach “Godfather” ‘em out” format to the heats. Turk “Hawaiian Hurricane” At the beginning of the con- Cazimero will be emceeing the test, team captains, who have event, and his son Kekoa will be been selected by their team, will participating in the event as a play “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” The South Shore competitor. team who wins best of five is “I think it is a really sick granted selection of both teams’ contest and should be fun where first surfer in the water. The all friends come out and compete, winning team after each heat is and that’s what it’s all about,” said granteda this strategic advantage Jamie O’Brien, Pipeline champion forf the following heat. and North Shore competitor. RReded BBullull RRivalsivals aatt SSandyandy BBeacheach

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Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 EDITOR ASHLEY NONAKA EO [email protected] ASSOCIATE RUSSELL TOLENTINO SPORTS 16 GAME OF LIFE What do you have to lose? Join a fun Weight Loss Challenge to help wweekendeekend you reach your weight-loss goals! SSportsports CCalendaralendar You could even win a cash prize if you are one of the top achievers in your Challenge! TTHURSDAY,HURSDAY, SSEPT.EPT. 3 ailgate *5 p.m. - Texas vs. California IN A 12-WEEK COURSE YOU WILL GET: at the Stan Sheriff Center • Helpful tips and information on good nutrition and long-term health ales *7 p.m. - Rainbow Wahine • Your own personal coach • A free meal plan • Group support to cheer you on TailgatingT is a popular pastime for Warrior football Volleyball vs. St. Louis at Class size is limited, so call now and reserve your spot! fans before home games. Ka Leo Sports will be taking a the Stan Sheriff Center Join the Challenge for only $35 look at the fans and their Tailgate Tales. FFRIDAY,R I DA Y, SSEPT.E P T. 4 Challenge starts on September 3 Kiyomi Ueda They also bring poke and *4 p.m. – Rainbow Wahine To pre-register, or for more information, call 808-834-4663 Staff Reporter other pūpū, food to grill, and beer Soccer vs. UAB at the – which they consider a necessity. Waipio Peninsula Soccer Kickoff for the University “We buy most of the food of Hawai‘i Warrior football game prior to the game, but we do Stadium against Central Arkansas is sched- grill some of it at the game, *7:05 p.m. - Warrior Football uled for 7:05 p.m., but the Aloha like steak, chicken and shrimp,” vs. Central Arkansas at Stadium parking lots will be filled Amano said. “If a grill isn’t Aloha Stadium with tailgating fans several hours involved, it takes away from the before the game begins. tailgating experience.” The lower Hālawa parking Aside from cooking and SSATURDAY,ATURDAY, SSEPT.EPT. 5 lot will open at 1:30 p.m., with eating, Amano said they spend *4 p.m. - Rainbow Wahine ዽ૑࿌ዯ೭૯ཊ໠ሽ the rest of the lots opening at their time “talking story.” 2:30 p.m., providing fans with “The main thing is to make Cross Country in HPU ample time to tailgate, enjoy sure everyone is having fun and Invitational in Kāne’ohe their food and spend quality enjoying all the food,” he said. *5 p.m. - California vs. St. time with family and friends. “It’s also a great time to catch Louis at the Stan Sheriff Tailgating is a popular up with each other and see how Center activity that is considered by everyone is doing.” *7 p.m. – Rainbow Wahine many to be a crucial element at UH football games. Volleyball vs. Texas at the Senior Brandon Amano, a Stan Sheriff Center Four programs for students of all ages and educaƟ onal levels finance major, is a highly expe- *7 p.m. – UAB vs. Pacifi c rienced tailgater. M.A. in Korean B.A. in Korean CerƟ Į cate Pre-College at the Waipi‘o Peninsula in Korean “I have always tailgated. If for Professionals for Professionals Summer Program Soccer Stadium for Professionals UH is playing at Aloha Stadium, you can find me in the lower You can be a Korea specialist in YOUR major. Hālawa parking lot with the grill SSUNDAY,UNDAY, SSEPT.EPT. 6 and tents,” Amano said. “I don’t Scholarships are available for qualiĮ ed students. *3 p.m. - St. Louis vs. Texas think I have ever missed a UH at the Stan Sheriff Center game in the last 15 years I have The Korean Language Flagship Center at the UHM is the been going.” *5 p.m. – Rainbow Wahine Į rst and only Korean language center in the United States For the past five years, Volleyball vs. California at dedicated to culƟ vaƟ ng Korea specialists with professional-level Amano and his friends have been the Stan Sheriff Center proĮ ciency in Korean. Our goal is to prepare American students planning tailgates for each UH *5 p.m. – Rainbow Wahine to funcƟ on in Korean as professionals in their chosen academic home game, coordinating with or professional Į elds. Soccer vs. Pacifi c at the one another to decide who will Waipi‘o Peninsula Soccer ApplicaƟ on Deadline: February 1 bring what food. “We have all kinds of food Stadium KOREAN LANGUAGE FLAGSHIP CENTER when we tailgate. We make sure University of Hawaiì at Manoa Phone: 808-956-8469 FILE PHOTO/KA LEO O HAWAIʻI 1859 East-West Road, Suite 110 Fax: 808-956-6026 we have enough rice, because Honolulu HI 96822 E-mail: korean-Ň [email protected] you can’t have a tailgate without Some argue that tailgating at UH football * = Home games http://koreanflagship.manoa.hawaii.edu rice,” Amano said. games is an essential pre-game activity.