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El Nino By Justin Hedani Ka Leo Senior Reporter Cooling in the Indian With the lack of conservation Ocean forecasts of both energy and resources, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa intense El Nino has spent over $15 million on energy alone this year — some of which is coming out of student Ka Leo News Desk tuition. As a projected cost for 2007, A strong El Nino is brew- interim Chancellor Denise Konan ing in the equatorial Pacific said that there will be a $3 million and may grow within the next increase, making next year’s elec- GABE EL-SWAIFY • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i two months, according to the tricity bill an estimated $18 mil- FROM LEFT: Miles Kubo, Executive Vice President of Energy Industries, LLC., Jim Dewey, energy managerat the University of California at Santa International Pacific Research lion. Still, the university is paying Barbra, Matthew St. Clair, Sustainability Specialist, University of California Office of the President, and David Waller, Vice President of Customer Center (IPRC) at the University considerably less than the average Solutions, HECO answer questions from attendees at the Chancellors Energy Summit held yesterday at Keoni Auditorium, East-West Center. of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. residential or commercial consum- Two UH researchers, H. er, Konan said. Annamalai and Shang-Ping Xie, Being the largest energy con- Because funds for energy are ple tasks on campus could help maximize conservation. have based their findings on sumer in the state of Hawai‘i, fol- coming out of tuition resources and Keeping Up to Date because these costs can be lowered, “We should turn off the lights atmospheric phenomena in the lowing only the Army, Air Force Konan held an Energy Summit Look for upcoming issues of Ka when the room is not in use” she said, Indian Ocean. and Navy, which are federal pro- meeting yesterday addressing the “turn off our computer screens and El Nino creates unusual- grams, UH Mānoa makes up about Leo O Hawai‘i for details about the issue of economic and natural sus- other office equipment when they are ly warm oceans, which in turn 30 percent of the state’s energy tainability. University of Hawaii’s plan to reduce not in use, close the door when the air causes abnormal weather condi- expenditures. Of the utilities being used its $15 million annual energy bill. conditioning is on.” tions worldwide. After scientists Using common sense The second way to minimize linked the most intense El Nino on campus, much of the energy Konan explained that there are costs is through efficiency. to cooling in the Indian Ocean, consumption is due to lighting, conscientious decisions about their two ways to minimize energy costs, “[We should] engineer our Annamalai, an atmospheric sci- which makes about 30 percent, use of electricity,” she said, “and and HVAC, essentially air condi- adding that conservation was the reducing their consumption of it.” system to produce the same effect entist specializing in predicting tioning, which makes up about 50 first and most cost-effective way. Konan said that student and tropical climates, led a team to percent. “[This involves] people making faculty cooperation in doing sim- See Summit, page 2 the area to hypothesize El Nino’s intensity by measuring Indian Ocean conditions. While scientific weather sta- tions around the world routinely Speaking at Forum for School of Medicine watch developing El Ninos, pre- dictions are generally poor, and many large El Ninos are not even caught. “This could be because many prediction models did Dr. Neal Cohen not include the Indian Ocean, is one of the or treated it inadequately,” four JABSOM Annamalai said. “We hope our candidates for results will help improve the the dean’s posi- accuracy of El Nino prediction. tion at the John The ongoing El Nino is putting A. Burns School our hypothesis to the test.” of Medicine. While they may bring floods Yesterday, he and hurricane activities in other answered ques- parts of the Pacific, El Ninos gen- tions and dis- erally cause dry and less stormy cussed current weather in Hawai‘i. However, issues at an open with the pleasant weather may forum at the come a drought. Campus Center. IPRC has been tracking the The turnout was growing El Nino since early fairly small, with this summer. Last month, they a crowd of about were alerted by a Japanese- six people. The based station about imminent final candidate, cooling in the Indian Ocean, Dr. Kenneth meteorologist Xie said. Ward, will visit “All the abnormal weather Campus Center on conditions during an El Nino Thursday. are usually more severe if the El Nino is strong,” Xie said. “Predicting the intensity of El GABE EL-SWAIFY Nino several months ahead is, Ka Leo O Hawai‘i therefore, crucial.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i News Page 2 | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Editor: Matthew K. Ing | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected]

Saving power,saving money UH seminar looks back at Ala Wai death For 2007, officials have projected tence in testing is a necessity in that the annual energy bill for UH Experts explain determining the state of the Ala will increase from $15 million to $18 Wai and the bacterium. million. Some funds for paying it are “I think it is good that they the dangers of taken directly from our tuition. tested the water for vibrio infec- water-borne infections tions,” Oura said. “I know there Here’s what you can do to help was some sort of controversy save your tuition money: By Dannah Gonzales surrounding the natural state of the water at the Ala Wai and that Ka Leo Staff Reporter Conservelighting (accounts for 30% because of that, consistency in of bill) A correlation between the Ala testing is necessary.” Wai sewage spill that happened in Finding the reasons that cul- • Turn off lights when you leave late March and the death of Oliver tivate and allow vibrio bacteria the room Johnson in early April was a main to thrive were just one of the • Turn off computers and office focus of last week Friday’s semi- numerous topics discussed in the nar on vibrio infections and their WRRC seminar, and also what appliances when not in use some students believed should associated symptomatic diseases, • Exchange flourescent lights conducted by the Water Resources be known to prevent infectious Research Center’s Francis Pien of diseases from spreading. with energy savers “I think that it is a good thing Straub Clinic and Hospital. Conserveair conditioning (accounts Many students believed that to know what the reasons and Johnson’s death was a direct con- conditions as to why these bac- for 50% of bill) sequence of him falling into the teria thrive,” said Oceanography • Changing temperature wastes major Tatjana Ilyana. water and contracting the disease power; choose one comfortable setting caused by vibrio bacteria. Pien noted that the environ- “I think they’re directly relat- mental conditions that keep vibrio • Close the door when AC is on ed,” said freshman Joey Kularski. bacteria in high concentrations “He died from a disease that he and that could potentially cause • Use natural breezes when possible contracted while he was in the major disease outbreaks include sewage-filled water from the canal poor sanitation and health, def- and therefore, it’s related.” ecation in public places and high The sewage-contaminated population density such as in conditions of the water match the Bangladesh or Calcutta. criteria for the existence of vibrio These conditions play a part Summit bacteria, which live and thrive in in determining the concentra- aquatic environments, according tions of vibrio bacteria. However, From page 1 to Pien and Fujioka. However, due to an earlier case in which despite that idea on the origins a woman consumed raw crab using less energy,” Konan said. of Johnson’s death, other students from Louisiana and later showed This means making UH build- believe that the two factors were symptoms of nausea, vomiting, ings more energy efficient by mak- not entirely directly related, and fever, hypotension and hemor- ing modifications to existing build- that the sewage was instead a cata- rhagic blistering, blame shouldn’t ings and electrical systems. lyst for Oliver’s death, not the ASHLEY BASTATAS • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i be entirely on the bacteria. Some LEED Greenbuilding primary reason. Dr. Francis D. Pien spoke about vibrio infections and the Ala Wai spill in Thursday’s seminar. students believe that more cau- “I’ve always heard that the tion is needed as well. In addition to over-usage of Ala Wai was contaminated even spill,” Oasay added, “that increased that helped to offset the growth of “It isn’t a good thing that lights and air conditioning, anoth- before the sewage spill,” said the various strains of vibrio bac- companies are selling raw sea- er big contributor to energy con- mathematics major Tyrha Oasay, the chances of people getting real teria that eventually decreased his food that could be carrying these sumption is the construction and “especially during the paddling sick because of the contaminants.” chances of survival. types of vibrio bacteria,” said design of projects and buildings season, since I used to paddle for The theory that Pien and WRRC “The theory was that the sew- biology major Jemily Juan. “But on campus. Leadership in Energy my high school.” Seminar Coordinator Roger Fujioka age wasn’t the source,” Fujioka we and the people who sell the and Environmental Design (LEED) There are a lot of paddlers that generally agreed upon was that the said, “but provided the nutrients seafood [both] should be more awards certification for newly con- fall into the Ala Wai, Oasay said, and sewage spill did not have a direct for the actual source to grow. He cautious.” structed buildings that meet cer- they didn’t get sick enough to die. correlation to Johnson’s death and had a liver problem, so already his Prevention and caution are tain energy and resource-saving “I guess it was the sewage like Oasay’s view, acted as a catalyst wounds were susceptible.” other issues that the seminar requirements. According to Grieg Steward, brought up. To prevent these Steve Meder, an assistant pro- a professor of Oceanography, problems and symptoms from fessor of architecture, said that all and Olivia Nigro, a graduate stu- occurring, Pien offered alterna- newly constructed buildings on the dent, tests were conducted and tives by advising to “boil it, peel Mānoa campus will be of “LEED water was sampled to identify it, or forget it.” Because the silver or better” caliber. LEED at least three strains of bacteria bacterium at issue is aquatic, he ratings are ranked in the follow- that were present in the water. It insisted on avoiding uncooked ing order, starting at the lowest: was determined that there was or cold food. Vaccines, he men- bronze, silver, gold and platinum. a stronger gradient of bacteria tioned, were only available for concentrations at the head of widespread diseases, not for A HECO partnership the Ala Wai, which gradually minor cases that can be isolated, Konan further states that the declined up stream. And to stu- and therefore are only available Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) dent senior Eri Oura, consis- outside of the United States. has been a strong supporter of sus- tainability on campus. HECO Vice President of Customer Solutions Dave Waller, explained different ways in which HECO plans to save energy not only at Mānoa, but for the entire island of O‘ahu. One such program, called “See the Light, Make the Change,” involves turning out 100,000 com- pact fluorescent lights by issuing rebates for using more energy-effi- cient alternatives. With other energy savers, such as solar water heating and wind powered generators, Waller said that by using the UH Mānoa cam- pus as an example of the effective- ness and realization of sustainabil- ity, HECO can positively influence the community. “Hawaiian Electric is behind it 120 percent,” Waller said. Konan agreed. “We have made some strides today,” she said, “but we know we have a long way to go to achieve campus-wide energy efficiency.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Editor: Alyssa S. Navares, Associate Editor: David Pham | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Wenesday, October 25, 2006 | Page 3

Steven Labrash, director of the JABSOM Anatomy Department’s “Willed Body Program,” acts with the newest “Lost” actress Elizabeth Mitchell (Julliet).

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UH staff membersince then worked in all aspects of gets his big break in "Lost" Hit television series the funeral industry. “As the director of our ‘Willed films episode at UH Body Program,’ I really feel like I have found my niche,” Labrash Medical School said, referring to the program which provides an opportunity for com- By Charlotte Marten munity members to donate their Ka Leo Staff Writer bodies after death for use in medi- cal science and education. “Lost,” ABC’s popular cast- The production team of “Lost” away drama about a passenger tried to shoot at UH for two years, plane crashing on a deserted Pacific but filming is not the University’s island, shot its seventh episode top priority. at the University of Hawai‘i at “We respect that the students Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of are the number one priority,” Medicine Monday and yesterday Hallock said, “and we need to be — with the help of a UH faculty respectful of the property here. We member. are very happy that we could shoot Steven Labrash, director of the here because there are not many JABSOM Anatomy Department’s labs like this one on the island, “Willed Body Program,” was except hospitals, but they would recruited to cast one of the roles in never let us shoot there.” this episode of “Lost.” Labrash found out “Lost” “Normally, it takes numerous wanted to film in the anatomy lab auditions for producers to cast one a month ago. role in their television show,” said “They brought their location Sean Hallock, assistant location scout, director, producers, sound manager for “Lost.” “The produc- and lighting people into the lab ers of ‘Lost’ [cast] the role of to look at the potential space,” the morgue attendant, [which] was he said. “They made several trips quite unusual. Labrash was there back to the lab because we have and asked jokingly if we needed a ‘no photography’ policy in any a volunteer. He auditioned right room where we have cadavers. This there, and we decided to use him in policy is based on respect for the this episode.” donors.” For Labrash, the part wasn’t any different from real life. On the set of “Lost” “I spoke up and asked if they needed a volunteer,” he said. The night before the shoot, all “Since part of my job description cadavers had to move back into the is as a real morgue attendant, it morgue, and Labrash had to steril- would not be a stretch for me to act ize all the tables, counter tops and like one.” sinks. Labrash graduated from Mortuary College in 1991 and has See Lost, page 5 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Commentary Page 4 | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected]

Caught betweenthan two, but we’ll get to Lieberman senatorial Barack thought vomit that has soaked asand being a strong presidential a candidate hard The twist israce that Obama isn’t even later) are already thinking about the up much of the news. as well. sure he’ll be running for president in 2008 generals, where the new president He is also able to woo many differ- If the Democratic Party really 2008. Basically, the “liberal” media and will be voted for by about 20 percent of ent people from many different politi- wants to make themselves seem like the many Democrat voters are experiencing the population. Which is why the pos- cal ideologies. Obama uses his frankly cowpox to the GOP’s smallpox, they a sort of premature ejaculation to the sibility of Illinois senator Barack Obama moderate tone to soften some of his would do well to infect America with fecalphiliac orgy that will take place running as a Democratic presidential more “liberal” pursuits (ethanol produc- a little bit of the Feingold strain, seeing two years from now in November. The candidate is really making the party’s tion within the United States) and tem- that he was the only Senator to vote insipidness shine like a freshly swol- per his “conservative” views (his oppo- against the 2001 PATRIOT Act and – in only candidate who we all know will By Casey Ishitani end up running is a complete burnout Ka Leo Comics Editor len welt on the ass of liberty. Not that sition to gay marriage). And, rather than an act of extreme chutzpah – called for Obama isn’t a good candidate, but the becoming a punch line to a joke that the censure of President Bush in regards with no real reason for being a United With Bush’s approval ratings Democratic Party makes like he’s their isn’t funny, like Joe Lieberman, Obama to the illegal wiretapping conducted on States senator except for her last name. floundering and key members of the first and last bastion of hope. There is an retains a medium that makes him an American citizens. Plus, he and Arizona A lot of blame should be focused on the House caught up in deliciously immoral old saying about eggs in a basket … but accessible politico and not the ditz in senator John McCain came up with Republicans for their complete and utter debauchery, Democrats could be taking only old farts tell it, so I’ll spare you. high school who wanted everyone to a bipartisan bill to monitor campaign lack of fidelity to the American people, the initiative, seizing the opportunity and As a publicity front, Obama is sign her yearbook. He also has a nice finances. Plus, he wants to set a deadline but the Democrats don’t fair much bet- making an attempt to look as if they had the best thing that could happen to the smile, not an evil, Joker one (Hillary for complete troop withdrawal from ter. some testicular fortitude by attacking the Dems. A bright, young senator with the Clinton) or an insane, Incredible Hulk Iraq. Plus, he has a nice smile, too. I hope this doesn’t discourage you ability to speak as if he went to college one (Howard Dean). In any decent democratic process, conservative evangelical establishment from voting. for exploiting the trust of American citi- and actually learned something (some- But, Obama shouldn’t be the only the Democrats would give these two all zens – all of them – in their neverending thing of a rarity amongst candidates), Dem. being tailored to run against the support in the world. But, when you pursuit for personal gain. Unfortunately the Illinois senator exudes the same whomever the Grand Old Party has in ask a hundred people who Feingold is, About the Column ... they’re Democrats. kind of articulate smoothness that made store for 2008. Given his openly liberal the majority will probably think he’s a This is a weekly “humor” column writ- With the 2006 midterms fast Bill Clinton a dangerous contender. The stance as well as his equally articulate film producer. The Democratic Party ten by our resident sociopolitical skeptic approaching, both American political ability to appear intelligent is a welcome manner of speaking, one could foresee has already made its choice for their Casey Ishitani. He hopes you laugh, but parties (I know we actually have more and refreshing change from the usual Wisconsin Junior Senator Russ Feingold 2008 candidate. in a really uncomfortable kind of way. Air conditioning temperatures save cold hard cash By Alexandria Ham on campus. The chiller loops in these luck, the university will be able to con- Ka Leo Staff Writer units serve the dual function of cooling vince the state that technology should and dehumidifying the air by lowering be considered in terms of a life-cycle This week marks the continuation the temperature to 45°F. cost analysis, which is to say levering of Campus Sustainability Week. This This means that the air has to be the initial cost against operation and week also marks a particularly balmy heated back up before being pumped maintenance savings over time. week, when entering into the simu- into the buildings. And, because the If this policy change is approved, lated arctic climates of University of heat taken off the air in cooling is not issues of energy conservation and sus- Hawai‘i at Mānoa buildings is actually recaptured and recycled, an original tainability will be integrated into the enjoyable — at least for a little while. source of energy has to be used to heat procurement of new technology as This seemingly incompatible the air to the desired temperature. well as the design and planning of collision between conservation and This explanation however, applies buildings. For the current air condi- excess has led me to wonder, how only to buildings where humidity con- tioning problem, this would mean pri- can we reconcile our commitment to trol is a concern. In other buildings, oritizing a retrofit energy plan in sync conserving energy and adopting more excessive air conditioning is still wast- with a repair maintenance schedule to sustainable practices here at UH with ing energy and should be reported to update the buildings. In other words, our air conditioning kept on a setting the facilities office for correction or the energy cost per building per year more appropriate for meat lockers than repair. would be considered in conjunction classrooms? The air conditioning on cam- with the price of retrofitting and the My favorite theory on the cam- pus — in particular, Kuykendall Hall time required for the energy savings pus air conditioning comes from and Hamilton Library — has always to reimburse the initial upgrade cost. a Minnesotan friend of mine, who inspired wintery feelings of discontent In most cases, installing more efficient chalks UH’s predilection for artificial- in me. Although I like fall fashions as cooling systems would pay for them- ly cooler environments up to a deeply much as the next person, the climate selves in two to 10 years. manifested affliction of fall fashion in many of the campus buildings are In the last analysis, upgrading envy. Seriously though, the real reason uninviting to the point of being acute- the buildings will save the university behind why you can see your breath ly uncomfortable. Moreover, when I money over time, provide for a more in a number of buildings is even more think that millions of dollars are spent comfortable environment and serve bizarre. every year to render campus build- to further underscore the university’s For buildings where humidity ings uninhabitable, my sense of moral role in promoting sustainability as a control is an issue, it is actually cheap- indignation soars. value for the state. Until these drastic renovations become reality, however, er to keep the buildings cooler. Yes, The issue, therefore, is two-fold: ALEXANDRIA HAM• Ka Leo O Hawai‘i you heard correctly, it costs less to (1) the air conditioning on campus is we can gain some mental comfort at keep the air conditioning set at a nippy wasteful — accounting for 50 to 80 Jolivette Mecenas attempts to counteract potential ‘brain freeze’ in Hamilton Library. the expense of our physical comfort by 60°F than it does for a more temperate percent of the energy usage for each is a deeper issue here as well. The technology, which, as we all know, is keeping in mind that, under the current 70°F. building — and (2) the air condition- state procurement process for machin- not necessarily synonymous with the system, sometimes cooler is cheaper. The reason behind this seemingly ing creates an uncomfortable learning ery like air conditioners requires the most efficient. paradoxical reality lies in the 1970s- environment. university to solicit the lowest bid for Fortunately, this policy has come About the Column era air conditioning units, whose pres- The technology we are currently outfitting its buildings. This means that under fire and is currently being Alexandria writes a weekly column on ence graces a number of buildings here using is obviously outdated, but there the university must take the cheapest appealed in the legislature. With any sustainability and the environment. LetterstotheEditor SUBMISSION POLICY Ka Leo O Hawai‘i welcomes letters to the edi- author’s true name, e-mail address, daytime words. Letters of any length are subject to E-mail: [email protected] tor on any subject. Letters are given priority on the telephone number and affiliation with Mānoa. trimming and editing. 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Navares, Associate Editor: David Pham | (808) 956-3221 | [email protected] Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | Page 5 Events Lost Calendar From page 3 Please e-mail any community or campus events to “This is the first time the lab [email protected]. has not had a cadaver in it since the day we moved in,” he said. “I Cory Oliveros performs practiced my lines on the way to work.” Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., Mai Tai When he arrived, the produc- Bar, Ala Moana Center. Info, 947- tion company had trucks and trail- 2900. ers around the school. They also had a “base camp” set up in the “WWR International Product parking lot of the water park. Show,” Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 “I was tickled to see that one p.m., Campus Ballroom. of the trailer doors had ‘morgue “Zero Project lecture,” Thursday attendant’ on it,” Labrash said. “I never ever thought I’d see my own night, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Art audito- trailer.” rium. Japanese artist Katsushige To set the scene, the makeup Nakahashi will present his Zero artist uses a creative array of colors Project for the upcoming exhibi- to make one of the characters look tion “Reconstructing Memories” at like a corpse. The crew members the art gallery. Info, Department quietly create the same scene over of Art and Art History, Sharon and over to reach perfection. There is an air of contentedness. The Tasaka, 956-6888, gallery@ producer confers with the director hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii. about something, then they start edu/artgallery. all over, changing angles, mov- “HNL presents,” a club event, ing their equipment and giving the scene new lighting. COURTESY PHOTO • Buena Vista Pictures Marketing Thursday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., Hallock added that shooting NextDoor. 21+. Info, 548-6398. on campus was different from other “Animal body plan evolution: locations since the team is working in a very secure and delicate area. a developmental perspective “I want to point out that we from polychaetes and their “Prestige” lacks the magic are shooting in the so-called Gross By Danielle Flud such as “The Departed,” or even accident on stage leaves Angier a kin,” a zoology seminar, Friday, Anatomy Lab where the Willed Editor in Chief “Flags of Our Fathers,” Nolan’s widower, and they are both thrown 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., St. John audito- Body Program is taking place,” “The Prestige” made a rather weak into a no-holds-barred competition. rium, room 11. Elaine Seaver from Hallock said. “We want relatives “Memento” and “Batman and unimpressive entrance into the They’re each constantly attempting the Kewalo Marine Laboratory, of people who have donated their Begins” created a Christopher Oscar season. to defame their rival by sabotaging will present. Info, Lynne, 956- body parts to this program to know Nolan fan out of me, though I must The story follows two aspir- the other’s tricks — sometimes to 8617, [email protected]. that we respect them and do not admit that I was sorely let down ing magicians in Victorian-era devastating effect — and destroy- touch or move anything here.” after watching “The Prestige.” It’s London: the sophisticated Robert ing any chance of a happy family “RasGRP in skin: a novel path- Labrash is excited to be part of easy to say that a weak Nolan pic- Angier (Hugh Jackman) against life, until one ultimately becomes way to tumor initiation and this show. ture is still better than the average the rough-edged purist and creative London’s — and perhaps even the progression,” a microbiology “I know we filmed in the lab Hollywood film. Yet with the bad genius Alfred Borden (Welsh actor world’s — greatest magician. for at least 3 hours,” Labrash said, release timing pitting the film up Christian Bale). The two begin as seminar, Friday, 4 to 5 p.m., POST “but for me, it was such a blur; it against jaw-dropping competition admiring partners, but an avoidable See Magic, page 7 Building, room 127. Patricia seemed like 10 minutes. I think Lorenzo, assistant professor at I said my lines 30 times, but a the Cancer Research Center of dozen of those times were reshoots Hawai‘i, will present. Info, micro- because I made mistakes. By the biology department, 956-8553, end of the shoot, my allusions [email protected]. of someday getting an Oscar and walking the red carpet were slapped The GG club holds its back down to reality.” Octoberfest Friday, 5 to 7:30 Hallock explained that the p.m., Marine Science Building “Lost” crew is a very hardworking lanai. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, corn team, averaging 14 to 16 hours a day. on the cob and baked potatoes The stars who appear on the will be for sale. Info, Jennifer screen are only part of the story; Engels, 956-8489, engels@hawaii. most of what goes into produc- edu. tion takes place off-camera. Among those prominent behind-the-scenes “Waste disposal day” hap- are the producer, screenwriter, pens Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., director, production manager, campuses of University of Hawai‘i assistant director, director of pho- at Mānoa, Leeward Community tography, sound editors, production College and Windward Community and costume designers. College. UH will provide Hawai‘i Director Stephen Williams sat residents an opportunity for free in the back of the room in front of TV monitors. He is the key visual- earth-friendly disposal of comput- izer of the script and he guides the ers and other unwanted electronic production crew and actors; about equipment. Info, Larry Wiss, 956- 30 to 40 people are needed to carry 9393, [email protected], or http:// out his vision. It is Williams who www.hawaii.edu/ewaste. controls everything from the script to the final cut of this episode. Writing retreat with Lillian “We are like a big family Cunningham, Saturday, 9:30 here, and most of us come from the a.m. to 2 p.m., Windward Island,” Hallock said. “We have Community College, Hale Naauao, hired almost 300 people locally.” room 146. Bring writing materials Hallock was a nursing student and sack lunch. 16+. Fee: $5. Info, at UH when he was offered a posi- tion with “Lost.” 235-7433. “Lost” shoots on O‘ahu but is “Saturday morning authors: made to look like other locations, Rebecca Knuth,” Saturday, 10 such as Australia, Iraq, London to 11:30 a.m., Hamilton Library, and various places on the continen- tal United States. The drama won first floor, Yap Room. Knuth, many awards; this year, “Lost” was professor of library and infor- nominated number three in best television series for the Golden See Events, page 7 Globe Awards. 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Box 11674, Honolulu, HI 96828-0674 FEATURES | Wednesday, October 25, 2006 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 7 Magic Centennial catalog cover contest By John Kenyon This is the third year that a • Preferred software: QuarkXpress, Events From page 5 Ka Leo Contributing Writer committee of University faculty, InDesign or Pagemaker. Acceptable From page 5 which will oversee the comple- software: Photoshop 6.0/7.0, Technically speaking, The centennial edition of the tion of the catalog, will judge the Freehand MX or Illustrator 10/CS. “The Prestige” is priceless. University of Hawai’i at Mānoa contest. Designs should follow the • Will be output onto a linotronic mation sciences, will present her Cinematographer Wally Pfister, catalog will feature the artistry of guidelines below, with emphasis 1270 dpi, 133-150 line screen. book “Burning Books and Leveling who first worked with Nolan a student design contest winner. placed on the incorporation of the • Payment of $600 upon comple- Libraries: Extremist Violence and on “Memento,” uses mostly tra- The University formed a theme throughout the design. tion of the project for final design. Cultural Destruction.” Doors will open The deadline for the con- ditional photochemical print- committee to judge student cover • All final submissions will become and refreshments will be available at designs and inside title pages of test is Monday, Oct. 30, by 4 ing and handheld cameras with the property of the UH Mānoa 10 a.m. Info, Jonelle Sage, 956-9932, anamorphic lenses kept at eye the catalog. Submissions should p.m. to the Catalog Office, Queen Catalog Office. level to create the beloved tex- reflect the atmosphere of UH and Lili‘uokalani Center for Student • Size: 18” width x 11” height, [email protected]. ture and colors used in “Batman the diversity of the faculty and Services, room 102. Students 1” spine to a final size of 8’1/2” students. should include their name, contact UH Gamelan Ensemble performs Begins.” The film is saturated x 11” Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Smith with darkness, the grainy browns The edition marks 100 years information and affiliation to UH. and amber lending the picture a since the signing of legislation The front cover of the catalog Amphitheater. Admission: general - in 1907, establishing the College The selected student will be feeling of dread and mystery. The should contain the following $12, student - $8. Info, music depart- of Hawai‘i. “Honoring Our Past, responsible for the following costumes are accurately designed information: ment, 95-MUSIC, uhmmusic@hawaii. tasks: and detailed by Joan Bergin (tele- Celebrating Our Present, Creating edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/uhm- Our Future” will be the theme for vision’s “David Copperfield”), • Centennial theme “Honoring the centennial. • Develop a concept design idea to music. and all the actors give exception- “I think it is a great opportu- be incorporated into all title pages Our Past, Celebrating Our Present, ally solid performances; includ- Drown Mary, Augustine, 88mm nity for students because they get (32 total) throughout the catalog. Creating Our Future” ing the charming, elitist, snobby working experience as a design- Title pages are printed in black • Centennial logo Overdose, Deadly Influence, American accent of Jackman, and er or as an artist,” said Diane only. • 2007-2008 Catalog Green Eyes, Black Prizm and Mad the London cockney of Bale. Nakashima, a member of the • Prepare working drafts of the Spirit perform Saturday, 9 p.m., Yet the problems lie not in Catalog Committee. “They meet design for approval by the Catalog The back of the cover should Anna Bannana’s. 21+. Info, booking@ the articulately picked cast, but with a committee to work on the Committee. include: underworldevents.com. with the script itself. The story design up to the printing process.” • Prepare final camera-ready copy becomes obviously clear early The UH Mānoa catalog is and digital file for printing to • University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Static Age, The Hell Caminos and on that both rivals are driven an inclusive guide to programs, include the file, fonts and images Honolulu, HI 96822 Dr. Zaius perform Sunday, 9 p.m., with the obsession of revenge, courses, faculty, policies and other onto a zip diskette or a CD. (Final • 2007-2008 Catalog Detox Lounge. 16+. Admission is $5. their relationship based solely on general information about UH. It size of photos used must be 300- • http://www.catalog.hawaii.edu cheating and lying, with the ever- is used by current students and as pixel resolution) Info, [email protected]. present jealously of each other’s a recruitment tool for prospective For more information, contact accomplishments. But Nolan students and their families. Additional information: the UH Catalog Office at 956-9947. doesn’t stop there. He shoves the point further down the audi- ence’s throat until any illusion of intrigue withers along with any hope for a magical ending — an ending that is composed primar- ily of a ten-minute monologue by a dying Jackman to explain how the story is even possible. The most disappointing point for me was that the film had nothing to do with magic, but rather scientific experiments and gadgets that lent to the illu- sions and exaggeration of the magician’s sleight of hand. The tricks performed by Jackman and Bale had nothing to do with the real magic which the trail- ers loved to promote, but are constructed through the creations of the engineer, Cutter (Michael Caine), along with the talented COURTESY PHOTO • atorecords.com assistance of stage beauty Oliva double your pleasure with their double-live "Okonokos." (Golden Globe nominee Scarlet Johansson). I was quite intrigued with the introduction of Nikola Tesla They will sing you songs (Heterochromia-inheriting David harder, livelier experience than Bowie), though. The only real Compilation album either the band’s “Z” or “It Still historical character portrayed in Moves” did. Mostly because their the film, I thought the implied recorded over two songs are being played for an scientific competition between arena, as opposed to some kid with Tesla and Thomas Edison (illus- nights in Fillmore an iPod. trated by Edison’s men spying on “It Beats For You” chortles Tesla’s Colorado Springs labora- By Casey Ishitani and burbles along with “Two Tone” tory), though a very minor sub- Ka Leo Comics Editor Tommy’s bass , bringing the plot, was more interesting than band dangerously close to Pink the two combatants themselves. Louisville’s My Morning Floyd, but never quite fully giving The direction of scientific explo- Jacket often sound like they’re in. “Gideon” has newfound life, ration was not pursued, as Nolan trying to make the next “Dark as the sunshiny hippie in James focused primarily on the years Side of the Moon.” Sure, they’ve opens his larynx and drenches of rivalry between the two ex- got mountains of talent, but the the listener with his overwhelm- friends. acid-drenched tumult of songs like ing glee. Then, there is the gui- All in all, “The Prestige” “It Beats For You” reveals their tar attack on “,” was an entertaining, if not some- influences. But, as anyone who where rips and tears what amusing film that portrayed has taken the time to find their chords with brain-melting verve, the Victorian magicians in a dirty stealing the whole album with and vengeful light. I would only live performances on YouTube can one solo. The second set plays as recommend this movie to those attest, far from being another Pink a mini-epic, where wall-to-wall that may have nothing better to Floyd knockoff band, My Morning do with their money for tickets Jacket builds itself on a consis- noise somehow retains a coher- and food ­­— food, because if tently inviting string of hard guitar ence and duality with My Morning you’re like me you’ll need to buy rock, the Neil Young croak of lead Jacket’s melody. a drink and at least a popcorn and singer , and a few sur- In other words, don’t plan nachos in order to stay awake prisingly beautiful melodies. on doing anything when you put during the entire over two-hour- That being said, the band’s “Okonokos” on, as this is the long film. double-live album “Okonokos” type of album that demands a For those Nolan fans out – recorded from two nights at The straight-listen. Forget the dreaded there that don’t wish to tar- Fillmore in San Francisco – totally ghost of “Frampton Comes Alive!” nish their golden image of the rules. For over two whole hours, which has sullied the name of acclaimed director, go watch My Morning Jacket puts the lis- the double-live album for decades. “The Illusionist” instead, and tener in a Technicolor thrall as the Full-on arena-rock is still capable pretend you see Nolan’s name music hurdles forward, sweeping of enthralling the listener, whether somewhere down at the bottom up all in its path. In honest truth, it be at a concert hall or in their of the credits. “Okonokos” feels like a fuller, living room. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 8 | Wednesay, October 25, 2006 Editor: Keane Santos Associate Editor: Scott Alonso | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected]

MakingBy Rebecca Gallegos the best of opportunities Ka Leo Sports Reporter When you get to the [col- Despite playing in the spot- light with some of Hawaii’s lege] level, it's a lot best quarterbacks and mak- different. If you don't ing highlight-reel catches, life hasn’t been a walk keep up with everybody in the park for University of Hawai‘i wide receiver else, then they're just Jason Rivers. The junior has come a long way since the going to pass you. beginning of his high school Jason Rivers | UH wide reciever season, learning the importance of perseverance and earning the support of his teammates. excited about playing alongside “He came in and just showed Chang’s successor, quarter- a lot of dedication to the team, to back Colt Brennan. the coaches,” said fellow wideout “This is the first time I get Davone Bess. “[He] stepped up and to play with these guys,” fulfilled his leadership role.” For Rivers said, “so I’m just Rivers, it has been a long time com- waiting to see what’s ing. going to happen.” A 2003 graduate of St. Louis For Rivers, a win High School, Rivers entered the on the field is just as UH football program with a long important as success off list of credentials. Rivers was it. recruited by a number of main- “After the past land Division I schools, includ- few games,” he said, ing the University of Washington, “I’m feeling like this Washington State University and group of guys is a lot San Jose State University. Twice an different from play- all-state and all-league pick, Rivers ing with some guys was an all-around athlete, lettering I played with before. in football, basketball and track. His They fight, they get abilities on the football field led the rough; they really want Crusaders to three Interscholastic to win.” League of Honolulu titles, as well After struggling as a state title in 2002. to maintain an accept- Possessing such talent at the able grade point average high school level, however, may JORDAN MURPH • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i according to UH stan- have hindered Rivers’ work ethic. dards, Rivers was forced to take a break in 2005. A year away from the “If I could [go back to high Jason Rivers: A Look At The Numbers Over the Years at UH school] all over again I would, UH football field, due to academic because I didn’t really take it seri- - 2003 (Freshman): 48 receptions for 594 yards and 5 touchdowns probation and an ankle injury, has ously as far as working out,” Rivers helped Rivers put things in perspec- commented on the transition from - 2004 (Sophomore): 80 receptions for 973 yards and 7 touchdowns tive. high school to college, “When you “With a lot of these guys, they - 2005: Did not play get to [the college] level, it’s a lot do just enough to get by,” Lee said. different. If you don’t keep up with - 2006 (Junior) In seven games this season: 31 receptions for 404 yards, and 5 touchdowns “It caught up with Jason, and he’s everybody else, then they’re just realized that in order to play foot- going to pass you.” * Jason Rivers is currently in the top-ten of Warrior player’s total receiving yards with 1,971, playing 32 ball, he has to do some work in the RIVERS Not being the star receiver career games thus far and adding a total of 102 points in three seasons. classroom, too.” was new to Rivers and took a bit This past spring, upon regain- of adjusting, starting in only five ing eligibility to rejoin and practice receiver mature over the years into things this season as a result of his caught the pass that put Chang atop games as a true freshman. However, with the team, Rivers expressed a veteran Division I contributor. redefined work ethic. the NCAA’s career passing yards Rivers began to shine toward the the importance of learning from “When you’re young, you try Opting to stay and play at UH list, previously held by Brigham end of the season. The hype he his painful academic mistakes. to take shortcuts,” Lee said. “He has allowed Rivers the opportunity Young University’s Ty Detmer. received in high school was vis- Approximately seven months later, had so much talent that he didn’t to continue playing the run-and- With 9:27 left in the first quar- ible in his Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl with seven games under his belt this have to work very hard. Lately, he’s shoot offense, one which favors ter against Louisiana Tech, Chang performance on Dec. 25, 2003 as season, Rivers has 31 receptions for realized that had he worked harder quarterbacks, receivers and the threw a 7-yard touchdown strike to Rivers led all receivers with 143 404 yards and five touchdowns. in high school, he would have been passing attack. In his freshman and Rivers at Aloha Stadium. Rivers has yards and three touchdowns. “He’s hungry,” Bess said. “He better now in college.” sophomore years, he joined fellow said in the past that it was one of the Cal Lee, currently an assistant definitely learned his lesson, [which Lee believes that Rivers has St. Louis graduate Timmy Chang most memorable experiences in his coach on the UH football staff, was] not to take things for granted always had a lot of potential and in the Warriors offense. On Nov. 6, football career. was Rivers’ head football coach at ... [He is taking] advantage of his has been doing some unbelievable 2004, Chang’s senior season, Rivers This year, however, Rivers is St. Louis. Lee has seen the young second opportunity.” SportsBriefs

By Ka Leo Sports Desk Shandy Buckley and Pamela Weber finishes second in Wilson/ Wilson/ITA Northwest Region against the Aggies. He also forced Magasinn sailed for UH in the ITA championship Championships two fumbles, including one that The University of Hawai‘i A division, while Crystal Bronte Singles Semifinals was picked up by linebacker Adam Rainbow Wahine sailing team and Mallory McCollum managed UH freshman Andreas Weber Alex Slovic (UW) def. Andreas Leonard and returned 20 yards for concluded its fall season with a a division-best four first-place fin- was eliminated on day four of the Weber (UH), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 a touchdown. second-place finish at the PCCSC ishes while sailing in the B divi- Wilson/ITA Northwest Region Dickerson, a senior from Women’s Fall Championships host- sion. Championships Monday at the Taube UH Warriors recognized for their Waipahu, O‘ahu, returned four ed by the University of California, Hawai‘i next opens its spring Tennis Center at Stanford University, kickoffs for 158 yards, his lon- Santa Cruz, Oct. 21 – 22. season with the Rainbow Invite, despite a valiant comeback effort. performance against NMSU gest being 64 yards. The Warriors A total of 16 races, eight in Jan. 20 – 21, at Keehi Lagoon. Weber, the third-seeded player UH defensive end Melila scored touchdowns on three of each of the A and B divisions, in the tournament, almost pulled off Purcell and receiver Ross Dickerson Dickerson’s four returns. UH were completed over the two-day Final Results (A-B-Total) a come-from-behind victory over have been named Western Athletic drove to the NMSU 1-yard line event. Stanford captured the regat- 1. Stanford (14-15-29) top seed Alex Slovic of Washington. Conference Defensive and Special on his last return before fumbling. ta by a comfortable 15-point mar- 2. Hawai‘i (28-16-44) Weber was defeated in three sets, Teams Player of the Week, respec- Dickerson finished the game with gin as the Cardinal finished with 3. UC Irvine (21-29-50) 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2. The Huenfeld, tively, for their performanc- 283 all-purpose yards after also 29 points, including first-place 4. USC (24-40-64) Germany, native finished with a 4-1 es against New Mexico State catching six passes for 125 yards finishes in seven races. Hawai‘i, 5. UCSB (48-35-83) tournament record and is 5-2 on the University last Saturday. and two touchdowns. ranked ninth in the nation, totaled 6. UCLA (44-42-86) season. Weber is currently ranked Purcell, a senior from Pago Boise State runningback Ian 44 points in the eight-team field, 7. UC Santa Cruz (51-63-114) No. 125 in the preseason Fila/ Pago, American Sāmoa, recorded Johnson won the weekly honor on while UC Irvine placed third with 8. CSUMB (58-57-115) Intercollegiate Tennis Association eight tackles (five solo), includ- offense after rushing for 183 yards 50 points. singles rankings ing three sacks, in the 49-30 win and four touchdowns at Idaho.