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[email protected] Courtney Teague Shiwani Johnson NEWS @kaleoohawaii News Editor Associate News Editor pay of $17,500. HB3 553 would allow Research Corporation],” Nakashima graduate student assistants to col- said in an email interview. “The Bill aimed to help graduate lectively bargain these and other bill was turned into a resolution terms of their employment. requesting a study by the univer- A GA pay scale published on UH sity to determine exactly what the students risks veto Mānoa’s site shows the minimum scope of this class would include. nine-month pay is $14,382. The resolution failed to pass the legislature and no further action HB 553 on Gov. David Ige’s intent-to-veto list HISTORY OF THE BILL was taken.” Introduced on Jan. 26, 2015, by Nakashima also said that while Rep. Isaac Choy, the request to cre- the bill allowing graduate students ate collective bargaining units for to organize was passed by the leg- graduate students can be traced islature, UH administration and back to 2012 with HB 2859. graduate students have not been HB 2859 stated that since 2004, able to come to an agreement. graduate student workers have not Dickson said that while UH rec- received a wage increase despite the ognizes the work graduate students cost of living in Hawai‘i increasing. do, she said HB 553 raised concerns While the bill received 10 yes with administration as some mat- votes and no opposing votes from ters were absent or not addressed members of the State Legislative in the proposed bill. BEN DECASTRO/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  Committee on Higher Education, Having previously worked at Cal- UH Mānoa’s Graduate Student Organization has been in effect since 1974. HB 2859 was referred to the Com- ifornia State University, San Ber- BIANCA SMALLWOOD mittee on Finance where no further nardino, a university where there STAFF WRITER Polopolus-Meredith said in an do similar work as other UH faculty actions were made. are unionized graduate student email interview. “HB 553 also cor- and staff, there is an imbalance. Rep. Mark Nakashima, chair- assistants, Dickson said that if HB A bill that would allow University rects a longstanding unconstitu- “Graduate assistants at UH teach man of the House Labor and Pub- 553 were to be vetoed, the GSO has of Hawai‘i graduate students to col- tional statute that legally prevents classes, perform research, work in lic Employment Committee, said other options. lectively bargain their wages, hours graduate assistants from collec- administration and volunteer in our that while the bill was referred to “I believe that meeting with rep- and other compensations may not tive bargaining or unionization. community,” Polopolus-Meredith his committee fi rst, there were rea- resentatives of the Graduate Stu- be approved. The signing of HB 553 into law will dent Organization and engaging in House Bill (HB) 553, which would fi nally give graduate assistants at meaningful dialogue and discussion allow part-time and full-time UH UH the right to strive for better Graduate assistants are doing the same over their concerns and issues is graduate student assistants (GA) to working conditions and fair pay.” work as other professionals and faculty at another option that should be fully unionize, is on Gov. David Ige’s Intent However, in a testimony written explored if HB 553 does not pass,” to Veto list, according to a news by UH Vice President for Academic UH but without ... collective bargaining. Dickson said in an email interview. release from the governor’s offi ce. Affairs Risa Dickson and Vice Pres- “We don’t need legislation to autho- Although the decision to veto the ident for Budget and Finance Kal- – BRET POLOPOLUS-MEREDITH rize university offi cials to meet with bill has not been decided yet, Bret bert Young said graduate students GSO EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION CHAIR the representatives of the GSO to Polopolus-Meredith, Graduate Stu- are considered students fi rst and discuss these matters. I believe that dent Organization (GSO) Employ- employees second and later cite said. “Essentially, graduate assis- sons the bill did not pass three the GSO and the Legislature have ment and Compensation chairman, that faculty members who have a tants are doing the same work as years ago. clearly spoken and the university said that the passing of HB 553 Ph.D. have many years of qualifi ed other professionals and faculty at “At that time there were many needs to begin to take ownership would provide graduate students ability and skill. UH but without the protection pro- unknowns and questions that in addressing this matter.” with the right to ask for what is fair. vided by collective bargaining.” needed to be answered, such as “HB 553 represents [a] historic WORKING THEIR WAY UP A GSO media briefi ng said that the number of graduate students For the full story, go online milestone for past, present and Polopolus-Meredith also said graduate students are not given actually employed by the State to kaleo.org/news future graduate assistants at UH,” that although graduate students sick leave and receive a minimum of Hawai‘i [as opposed to the Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Polio virus could be eradicated soon, Rotary Club president says ‘End Polio Now’ project may be complete in months

PAVEL STANKOV be eradicated within months. “We’re down to the last two coun- tion campaign. As a result, in 2012 the tor cooperation,” he said. OPINIONS EDITOR “We’re very close. Maybe before tries, Afghanistan and Pakistan,” Pakistani Taliban banned all immu- According to Ravindran, the sys- we fi nish the year we’ll see the last Ravindran said. “The only reason nizations and have sought out and tem Rotary has set up to fi ght polio Polio could be eliminated before case,” he said. why we haven’t fi nished it off is killed workers of the World Health can be used to eradicate other dis- the end of 2015, Rotary Interna- Polio, in short for poliomyelitis, because we’re being blocked by the Organization. In contrast, the Tali- eases like measles and Ebola after tional President K.R. “Ravi” Ravin- is a viral infectious disease spread Taliban. They’re sabotaging it.” ban in Afghanistan permited medical the current mission is completed. dran said during a visit to O‘ahu. through contaminated water. While The last case of the disease in missions against polio, according to “We have shown that every child The Rotary Club of Honolulu most cases show no symptoms, about Africa was last year and the brief an offi cial statement from 2013 that in the world can be reached,” celebrated its centennial on July a quarter come with minor ones or resurgence in the Middle East after has been posted on Global Eradica- Ravindran said. “We have shown 8 with a lū‘au at Ko Olina Resort. meningitis, and less than one percent the Syrian Civil War is also contained. tion Initiative’s website. that you can reach 600 million chil- Ravindran honored the local chap- develop paralysis. Nevertheless, as Out of these last 30 cases, 26 Ravindran called the eradication dren. … Everything is possible with ter of the service organization and recently as 1988 when concentrated are in Pakistan, whose Federally of the disease Rotary’s “only cor- dedication and commitment.” shared his views on the upcoming international effort began, polio par- Administered Tribal Areas on the porate project” and its “fi rst major Ravindran has been instrumen- eradication of polio, the organiza- alyzed 350,000 people a year world- border with Afghanistan are under challenge.” Clubs on the national tal in eradicating polio in his native tion’s future goals and the involve- wide. From the beginning of 2015 until Taliban control, according to the and regional level may share goals nation Sri Lanka. Under his leader- ment of young people. now there have been only 30 con- Global Eradication Initiative. related to local circumstances, but ship, Rotary was able to deliver the “End polio now” is one of Rota- fi rmed cases, according to the Global Missions to eradicate polio in the polio mission unites all chap- vaccine to areas in the north under ry’s best known and long-stand- Eradication Initiative. the country were sabotaged in the ters, according to Ravindran. Tamil control reaching “almost 1.5 ing projects and it’s coming to a wake of Bin Laden’s assassination. He sees Rotary’s work as a model million children,” Ravindran said. completion. In an exclusive inter- FIGHTING POLIO WORLDWIDE According to an investigation by for other organizations. view for Ka Leo, Ravindran said the Ravindran said some progress NPR, the CIA had collected informa- “Our polio program is a classic For the full story, go online potentially paralyzing virus could still has to be made in South Asia. tion through a Hepatitis B vaccina- example of private and public sec- to kaleo.org/news KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 03 [email protected] Pavel Stankov @kaleoopinions Opinions Editor OPINIONS Fighting back PART-TIME POSITIONS Part-time positions as escort or recreation leaders are available private interests daily from Monday to Friday. Involves after school care of Citizens United follow-up case rightfully shot down Elementary School children.

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On May 20, the 9th Circuit Court Now accepting applications through ruled in favor of keeping corpo- July 29th. Applicants are not required rate money out of Hawai‘i politics. to speak Japanese. The judges upheld a law that disal- For an interview, call Mr. Pyun at lows government contractors from (808) 988-2602 or (808) 343-0225. donating to state and county cam- paigns after local electrical con- struction company, A-1 A-Lectrician, had challenged it in 2010. St. Clement’s Episcopal Church The frequent government con- tractor fi led the suit shortly after 1515 Wilder Ave (at Makiki St) the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Near #4 & #18 Bus Lines Citizens United vs. Federal Election DANIEL MURATA / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  808.955.7745 Sunday Service (9:00 am) Commission case, which removed On Jan. 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court decided political donations by for- [email protected] the limit on how much corporations and non-profits are a constitutional right under the First Amendment. can spend on political campaigns. Sunday Bible Study Conservative lobby group Citizens In such a scenario, the govern- after the Citizens United precedent, & Adult Discussion United had opened new avenues for ment would use taxpayer money appellate courts would roll over the (10:30 am) lobbyists to reach corrupt politicians to fund a more expensive contract. public interest when faced with mon- on the grounds of First Amendment This would be a broken system ey-in-politics issues. A-1 lawyer Randy Healing Service rights. A-1 A-Lectrician hoped to do where corrupt politicians waste our Elf quoted Citizen United representa- Wednesdays (10 am) the same and even employed the Cit- resources in order to get elected. tives to Circuit Court judge: “Infl uence izen United’s attorney James Bopp. is not corruption.” Evening Prayer The outcome of the Citizens FIGHTING CORRUPTION Such an attempt to remind First Wednesday (7 pm) United case was a step in the wrong The existing law is invaluable in judges of the Citizen United prece- direction. The 9th Circuit Court rul- fi ghting corruption; it states that dent on First Amendment grounds ing is a step in the right one because if an organization donates over was half-baked at best. At worst, it sends a clear message: for a less $1,000 to infl uence an election, it Elf deliberately misrepresented an corrupt government, contractor must register as a political action already backwards ruling. money should stay out of politics. committee (PAC) with the state. This It was half-baked because the Cit- While the 9th Circuit Court deci- allows us to keep track of where izens United court decision equated sion takes care of that for Hawai‘i, money is coming from. money (campaign donations) to free all Americans should hope to see “Without these laws, it would be speech, solidifying the notion that more laws upheld to keep fi nan- impossible for the public to deter- “corporations are people.” Nonethe- less, even if one supports the claim Be part of that infl uence though donations is protected by the First Amendment, “Without these laws, it would be impossible Elf’s quote is still misrepresentative. for the public to determine what interests That’s because to him, infl uence is not simply a limitless donation to a our Circle! are funding political action committees...” candidate a company believes in, but cashing in once its candidate wins. – KRISTIN IZUMI-NITAO A-1’s local contributions make HAWAI‘I CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION Elf’s assertion particularly harmful. 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[email protected] Pavel Stankov OPINIONS @kaleoopinions Opinions Editor Same-sex marriage? COVER STORY What next, the end Not all of the world? skateboarders need helmets Legal enforcement of protective gear unnecessary for trick skaters

JASON HONG / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  MATTHEW JONES / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  As of June 26, 27 countries allow gay marriage, according to Ranker. Skate spots at UH Mānoa include Kennedy Theatre and the hill outside Frear Hall.

DANIELLE WOO fused about same-sex marriage TOMOKI KOBAYASHI The councilman is not alone: most ing helmets could have prevented STAFF WRITER because they compare homosex- STAFF WRITER people don’t know the important these deaths. However, there are uality to things completely differ- difference between the two types other important factors that have June 26 was a momentous day: ent. To say that gay marriage is a People often see skating as of skating. It is unfair to say all of it nothing to do with trick skating, the Supreme Court legalized same- segue to polygamy, incest, bestial- dangerous. They classify it as an is reckless when one of the types – which Bill 30 proposed to regulate. sex marriage nationwide. Same-sex ity or any other extreme is wrong. extreme sport and associate it with downhill skating – is far more dan- couples now enjoy the same ben- There are no valid, factual argu- being naïve and reckless. Since gerous. Legal enforcement of helmet THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN efi ts that married heterosexual ments that can prove that same- 2013, Honolulu City Council mem- wearing on both downhill and trick DOWNHILL AND TRICK SKATING couples do. However, in the midst sex marriage will lead to anything ber Joey Manahan has been advo- skaters is unfair. The crucial difference between of celebration, some of the more other than people of the same sex cating for Bills 30 and 31, which trick skaters and downhill skaters argumentative opponents to gay getting married. Second, slippery would regulate, respectively, every- SKATEBOARD FATALITIES is speed. Downhill skating is when marriage were quick to jump to slope overlooks the critical differ- body wearing a helmet while riding “We don’t want to impugn any- the rider goes down a hill as fast as conclusions. ence of consent to prove its point. in skate parks and children under body,” Manahan told Hawaii News possible. This type of skating can be One of their long-standing chal- “The problem with ‘slippery 16 wearing helmets while riding in Now. “We’re just saying, ‘Hey, fatal due to traffi c and acceleration. lenges is the slippery slope: if we slope’ arguments, is that they any public space. please, if you’re going to skate, “I’ve crashed into a bunch of allow same-sex marriage, extremes assume that society and the law Manahan means well, but he wear a helmet.’” parked and moving cars,” said KJ will inevitably follow. This is not only can’t make distinctions between doesn’t seem to understand that He proposed the bills after the Nakanuela, a Windward Commu- unsubstantiated but also impossible situations that are different from nity College graduate and spon- because homosexuality is a different one another. … [T]hat women got sored downhill skateboarder. “Even kind of sexual preference. the right to vote does not mean The crucial difference between trick skaters when you are good, sometimes cars that infants are next,” legal advisor just cut you off because they can’t INCEST, BESTIALITY, PEDOPHILIA Jon Davidson wrote in 2008. and downhill skaters is speed. tell how fast you are going.” “If marriage is about the abil- Same-sex marriage gives two Nakanuela said his worst injury ity to defi ne one’s own family,” law consenting people the right to mat- was when he hit a parked car, professor Kent Greenfi eld wrote in rimony. In the instances of pedo- a signifi cant factor in recent skate- deaths of HPU athlete Kameron stretched a knee ligament and lost 2013, “what’s the argument against philia or bestiality, there is no boarding accidents is that they Steinhoff in May 2011 and Hawai‘i the skin on his elbows and knees. allowing brothers and sisters (or consent factor. Incest and polyg- involved downhill skating, as Kai teenager Reid Krucky in April Trick skating typically is riding fi rst cousins) to wed?” amy have reasonable arguments opposed to the trick skating Bill 30 2013. Steinhoff was riding down a ramps and grinding rails at skate The same year, Rep. Louie Gohmert, like genetic problems and abuse. addressed. hill in Kāne‘ohe at night when he parks. There are several locations R-Texas, participated in a conference The legalization of same-sex hit a parked car. Krucky was being on O‘ahu, Makiki Park and A‘ala call with Rick Scarborough, the man marriage means exactly what it towed by a moped when he lost Park are the most accessible from behind conservative nonprofi t Tea sounds like: two people of the control and fell. the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Party Unity. The recording has since same sex can now get married. It Sadly, those were not the last Trick skating can also be dangerous, been removed from the site, though it does not mean that people will skateboard fatalities in Hawai‘i. In as almost all tricks require leaving is available through Right Wing Watch. marry their dogs or that pedophilia August of 2013, 19-year-old Alan the ground. Even though a trick “When you say it’s not a man and will be a permissible sexual prac- Michael Danielson lost control as a gone wrong can result in a broken a woman anymore, then why not tice. These arguments ignore the vehicle in Kāne‘ohe was towing him bone or a torn ligament, these inju- have three men and one woman fact that same-sex marriage in at 2:30 a.m. In November that same ries don’t compare to the severity or four women and one man?” comparison to opposite-sex mar- year, also in Kāne‘ohe, 44-year- of downhill skating injuries. Gohmert said. “Or why not, you riage is much more similar than old Eric Pierce was riding downhill know, somebody has a love for an comparing homosexuality to pedo- when he crashed at 5:30 a.m. IS IT FAIR? animal? There is no clear place to philia, bestiality, incest or whatever In June of 2014, 53-year-old John Skating is not the most danger- draw a line once you eliminate the else has been proposed. Marriage Ohelo was riding down Alohea Ave. in ous and underregulated way of traditional marriage.” has shifted only from opposed gen- Kaimuki and collided with a stopped transportation. Since last October, Also in 2013, presidential candi- ders to the same. It has not dab- SUV. Only a month ago, 43-year-old moped accidents have happened date Ben Carson made comments bled in the intermingling of species David Pantohan died in Ewa Beach at least once a month. Helmets about “redefi ning marriage,” uttering or forced children into the mix. at 12:30 a.m. after being towed by a are not required for moped riding in the same breath the LGBT com- The fact that we have come this lifted truck and losing control. in Hawai‘i. Motorbikes and motor munity and pedophilia advocacy far is an accomplishment to cele- We can see some patterns. Four scooters require a helmet only if organization NAMBLA. Carson with- brate, and we should not jump to of those six cases happened after the rider goes on the highway and drew as commencement speaker at conclusions. If possibilities beyond dark, three of the victims were is under 18. the Johns Hopkins School of Medi- same-sex marriage come into towed by another vehicle, and two Although preventing skate- cine because of this controversy. play, seeing how long it took us to were riding alone downhill. None board deaths is noble, it is unfair achieve equality, we have adequate were fatally injured as a result of to enforce protective gear on trick SLIPPERY SLOPE DOESN’T WORK time to think about them. REESE KATO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  trick skating. We should also note skaters because the kind of skating Greenfi eld, Gohmert and Car- According to Concrete Disciples, that “clinging to vehicles” is illegal they do is fundamentally different son, like many others, are con- Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Hawai‘i has 19 skate parks. in Hawai‘i. Manahan is right: wear- from downhill riding. KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 05 [email protected] Ben Decastro @kaleofeatures Features Editor FEATURES Dancing Obon in Hawai‘i

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BEN DECASTRO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I  Kaiser High School The Koboji Shingon Mission in Kalihi is one of many Buddhist temples participating in the Obon festivities. $13.88/hour Close Date: 8/1/15 or when fi lled JENNIFER YOO A SIGNIFICANT HISTORY bushi,” which translates roughly to An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or higher OR working toward a Bachelor’s STAFF WRITER One of the big highlights of cel- “The Coal Miner’s Song.” Regardless degree with 48 credits or more from a regionally accredited institution. Credits ebrating Obon is taking part in the of which event you attend on the must be 100 level or higher in any subject area and must include 3 credits in Every summer, people of all ages group line dances, known collec- island, you are almost guaranteed Math and 3 credits in English OR a passing score on the Parapro Assessment and religious backgrounds come tively as Bon dance. First performed to hear this song being played at Exam. Must have good listening and communication skills and be profi cient together all over Hawai‘i, often in Hawai‘i in 1910, the signifi cance least once. Learn the steps here so in English. Great opportunity for anyone interested in working in the school dressed in yukata, a light cotton of dance in Obon is rooted in the that you are ready to hop right in system or with special needs students. summer kimono, to celebrate being religious origins which tell the story and be a part of the Obon festivi- alive and honor those who have of a Buddhist monk who used his ties like a pro. Job Number: 144102 passed on, known as Obon. supernatural powers to see his late Like almost every Bon dance, The Obon festival, also pop- mother. When he saw that her spirit everyone starts by standing in a OFF-CAMPUS FULL-TIME ularly known as the “Festival of was trapped and suffering in the circle, turned so that you are fac- ACCOUNTANT - CPA FIRM Lanterns,” is a 500-year-old tradi- hungry ghost realm, he made offer- ing the back of the person next to Fukuya Hasegawa Partners, LLC tion rooted in Japanese Buddhism ings for her release and danced for you. When the music starts, clap Salary: TBD beliefs that ancestral spirits return joy at her ascension. Now the Bon twice, pause for a beat, then clap Close Date: 9/30/15 or when fi lled to their homes from the world of dance has become a key aspect of once more to signal the start of the dead during this particular Obon as a celebration of life and a the dance. Variety of services for clients including but not limited to assisting with time of year to be with their fam- tribute to the dead. reconciling year end accounting records, preparation of corporation, ilies. The tradition was brought Rather than a specifi c dance JOIN IN ON THE OBON FESTIVITIES partnership, fi duciary and individual taxes, write up services including over to Hawai‘i from Japan by like “The Macarena,” however, Bon Obon celebrations have already reviews and compilations, business consulting, etc. Qualifi cations include but immigrants in the late 19th century dance is better considered a style started around Hawai‘i, but there are not limited to: 2 to 15+ years experience in public accounting, excellent and has become a large aspect of of folk dancing with a wide rep- are many more still in store for communication skills, etc. Hawai‘i’s summer culture today. ertoire of songs. Most dances are this summer so there is no need Traditionally, families light lan- organized in circles around strik- to worry about missing out. Com- Job Number: 143942 terns to welcome and show their ing elevated stages called “yagura” memorations vary slightly from one INTERNSHIPS & COOPERATIVE ancestors the way home as well as where music troupes perform live location to the next but admission place offerings in the form of food, music under canopies of paper is always free. Don’t forget to bring EDUCATION COOP drinks and fl owers at their graves. lanterns. While everyone is wel- some cash to buy food or souvenirs What is Co-op? Like internships, Co-ops are education-based and career-related. The biggest attraction to Obon cel- come to participate in the dancing to support the temples and orga- It is a nation-wide program comprised of a partnership between the employer, the ebrations is the festive and fami- and most of the dances are rela- nizations that put these events student and the university. Co-ops are paid and require a two semester commitment. ly-friendly atmosphere fi lled with tively easy to pick up by following together each year. Come be a part HAWAII PEAK PLANNING INTERN music, dance, food and good-na- along, it might be a bit intimidat- of the lively, festive atmosphere UPS tured fun. Usually set in the court- ing for some to throw themselves and join in the circle of dance at Compensation: $12.00/hour yards, lawns or parking lots of into the circle and learn the steps an Obon celebration near you. Close Date: 7/31/15 or when fi lled Buddhist temples, families come on the fl y. together to savor some delicious Sophomore, Junior or Senior in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing food from the many vendors, play LEARNING THE TANKOBUSHI For the full story, go online Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business, Mathematics, games and immerse themselves in The most popular and simplest to kaleo.org/features or a related fi eld with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. the lively rhythm of taiko drumming. of the Bon dances is the “Tanko- Ka Leo O Hawai‘i MORE INFO - Excellent PC skills and profi ciency with Microsoft applications especially MS Excel Jikoen Hongwanji Wahiawa Ryusenji Waianae Hongwanji - Strong analytical, research, and presentation skill. Soto Mission 1731 N. School St. 85-762 Old Government Rd. - Assist in the development and auditing of special operating plans for the Call 845-3422 164 California Ave. Call 677-4221 Hawaii Division. 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Winners and losers of NBA free agency

KEITH ALLISON / FLICKR  The Mavericks missed out on its prized free agent, DeAndre Jordan.

DAVID MCCRACKEN SPORTS EDITOR WINNERS LOSERS San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Lakers The Spurs won. Signing highly It seems like nobody wants coveted LaMarcus Aldridge from to be bothered with the aging, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Spurs high-maintenance Kobe Bry- grabbed him with an $80 million ant, who is now a detriment to contract over four years. San Anto- the franchise. According to multi- nio also re-signed Kawhi Leonard ple reports, Aldridge was intrigued (fi ve years, $94.3 million) and Danny with the Lakers and playing on a Green (four years, $45 million) while max deal in Los Angeles until Bry- bringing back Manu Ginobili and Tim ant essentially told Aldridge that Duncan. With Duncan and Aldridge, he would have a diminished role this season the Spurs may look rem- in the offense. The Lakers are no iniscent of the late 1990’s, when Tim longer a prime destination for mar- Duncan and David Robinson led the quee free agents and had to sign Spurs to a championship. The Spurs mid-tier talents Brandon Bass and will have to address their issues Lou Williams. with their bench after losing several players, but their starting lineup can Dallas Mavericks compete with any other starting fi ve The Mavericks thought they had in the league. snagged the marquee center in the free-agent market, but the Clip- Los Angeles Clippers pers barged into DeAndre Jordan’s DeAndre Jordan turned down the Houston home and convinced him opportunity to play in Dallas with to stay. The Mavericks are in trou- Dirk Nowitski, Chandler Parsons and ble, especially after losing center Wesley Matthews. This is a huge win Tyson Chandler to the Phoenix Suns for the Clippers, who didn’t have a during free agency. They could fall center on the roster after letting go out of playoff contention this sea- of Spencer Hawes. Besides Jordan, son and leave Dirk Nowitski, now 37, the other big signing for the Clippers meddling in mediocrity for the last was Paul Pierce. He is 37, but seems years of his hall-of-fame career. to be aging like wine. Los Angeles needed a small forward who could Portland Trailblazers take the pressure off of Chris Paul Portland lost their best player in creating offense, and the reunion Aldridge, their starting center Robin between Pierce and head coach Doc Lopez and shooting guard Aaron Rivers should reignite the Clippers Affl alo to the New York Knicks; let back into title contention. Wesley Matthews walk, only to see him sign for Dallas and they traded Boston Celtics Nicolas Batum to the Charlotte Hor- Picking the Celtics as a winner of nets. They tried to keep Aldridge free agency may seem strange to from leaving and forgot to address some. Boston didn’t sign a marquee their other needs on the defensive free agent like Marc Gasol or Lamar- perimeter and ability to score off cus Aldridge, but resigned Jae Crowder the bench. The Trailblazers signed to a $35 million contract over fi ve Al-Farouq Aminu to a $30 million years. $7 million a year in today’s NBA contract over four years, but he is a economy may seem like a lot for a limited player who only looks good player like Crowder, but with the sal- rebounding and defending on the ary cap increasing over the next two perimeter. In addition to Aminu, years, his $7 million a year deal will Portland signed power forward Ed look like a bargain. In addition to Davis who played for the Lakers Crowder, the Celtics signed Amir John- last season on a three year deal son to a $24 million contract over two worth $20 million. Davis is a solid years, but the second year of that backup in the NBA and can pro- contract isn’t guaranteed. This allows vide good minutes off the bench, Celtics’ general manager Danny Ainge but he is by no means a replace- to package him in a potential trade for ment for Aldridge at the power for- a franchise player. ward position. KA LEO O HAWAI‘I: THE VOICE MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015 07 [email protected] Justin Limasa Advertising Manager GAMES

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ISI PHOTOS / U.S. SOCCER / FLICKR [LEFT]; ERIK DROST / FLICKR [RIGHT]  The U.S. has not reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup since 2002. An unpleasant truth Future looks bleak for U.S. men’s national soccer team

DAVID MCCRACKEN continent from to Japan. ish for the men’s team in the World America have made a signifi cant the past couple of months, defeat- SPORTS EDITOR The urgency for American male soc- Cup Finals was third in the fi rst contribution to a top-tier team in ing Germany and the Netherlands, cer isn’t there and won’t be for the World Cup in 1930. While third place any one of the ‘big fi ve’ leagues two of the world’s top teams, in As the United States of America’s forseeable future. is an accomplishment, there were in England, , , Italy successive matches. But those women’s national soccer team cel- only 13 teams involved. or Germany in the past couple of two matches were just friendlies, ebrates its World Cup Final victory MISLEADING RANKINGS Furthermore, FIFA invited each of decades. These players are Alexei warm-up games in preparation over Japan, winning its third World The average American soccer fan those 13 teams, and none had to Lalas, , , for World Cup qualifying matches. Cup in history, a shadow is cast may point out that the U.S.A was endure qualifi cation into the tour- Brian McBride, Carlos Bocanegra Under further analysis, America over the squad’s male counterpart: ranked as high as fourth in the nament. Nowadays, the World Cup and, most recently, has also slipped up in these exhi- the U.S. men’s national team. world according to FIFA in 2006, hosts 32 teams, each of which must and . bition matches against teams that Male sports garner the most shortly after the 2006 World Cup. qualify over a two-year span of The talent pool for American are seemingly inferior. attention, whether from the media Last week, the men’s team ranked In the last game of 2014 for or the average sports fan. Female 28th in the world and has dropped the U.S., the men’s national team sports are often overlooked, but to 34th as of last week Thursday. Women’s soccer has become what men’s played a friendly against the not this time. But FIFA rankings prove nothing. Republic of Ireland in Dublin Women’s soccer has become FIFA rankings are formulated by soccer should have been: an international against a third-string Irish side. what men’s soccer should have exhibition and competitive matches powerhouse. America had few fi rst team changes been: an international powerhouse. each country plays. America is usu- in the squad, and on paper had the ally ranked fairly high because they stronger lineup versus the Irish but PRIORITIES ELSEWHERE win the majority of their matches, qualifi cation matches that involves soccer is quite shallow, especially still lost by a 4-1 score line. Head America has some of the great- but they play against poorly skilled nearly 200 teams across the globe. now that Donovan has retired from coach Jurgen Klinsmann looked to est sports leagues in the world – countries. America plays in the international play, and Tim Howard revamp the side that lost against the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, etc. But CONCACAF, which includes coun- SUBSTANDARD PLAYERS has taken a leave of absence from Ireland earlier this year by intro- (MLS) isn’t tries such as Belize, the Bahamas, As soccer progresses, so do its the team. ducing younger talent and players, even close. Soccer, although popu- Haiti, Jamaica and . players. With 57 goals for the U.S., The next big American hope isn’t but there have been growing pains larity is at an all-time high in Amer- America has qualifi ed for the is arguably the here yet. ever since. ica, isn’t popular enough that the World Cup 10 times, a seemingly best American soccer player to ever The pressure is on for the U.S. to majority of young boys growing up impressive number. However, Mex- play for his country. However, Don- WORLD CUP POTENTIAL? leave their mark in international dream of becoming professional ico and Costa Rica are the two ovan failed to make an impression It’s unfair to say that Amer- play, particularly in the World Cup soccer players. There are too many toughest teams in the CONCA- three times during stints in the Bar- ica will never win a World Cup, like the women’s national team. alternative sports. CAF America faces in competitive clay’s English and but it seems highly unlikely that But the men’s team has never won Soccer is considered a religion matches, so it’s almost a guarantee the Bundesliga, Germany’s top- success will come anytime soon. a World Cup and are not likely to do in South America. The same can that the U.S. qualifi es for the World fl ight league. Many may argue that the U.S. has so anytime soon. be said in almost every country or Cup every four years. The best fi n- In fact, only seven players from showed strength and progress in Ka Leo O Hawai‘i