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Features | Page 2 Sports | Page 8 Features | Page 3 NewsBriefs Parking office sacks QB’s car UARC Author Achy Obejas to read her work contract tonight “Evening Reading with Achy released to Obejas” will take place tonight from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics Building public auditorium. Obejas is a distinguished writer-in- By Dominic Colacurcio residence in the english department for Ka Leo News Editor the fall of 2005. Obejas is the author of the novels “Days of Awe” and “Memory An unfinalized version of the Mambo,” as well as the short story col- contract for the proposed University lection “We Came All the Way from Affiliated Research Center was Cuba So You Could Dress Like This?” Unclaimed vehicles sit released on the University of Hawai‘i The English Department is spon- at Manoa Web site Friday afternoon. soring this event. in the cam- pus security The 85-page contract was one For more information, call the of two documents the Manoa Faculty English Department at 956-7619. impound. Senate requested before they could pass a resolution regarding the pro- College Bowl applications available posed UARC at UHM. The other JESSE BOWMAN document, a business/management Ka Leo O Hawai‘i College Bowl applications are plan for the UARC was made avail- available for pick up at the Ticket and able on Sept. 9, and revised on Oct. Information Window. Michelle White also been ticketed $25 for having an way that leads to the heart of the altered/illegal parking pass. impound lot at the top of campus. 3, after discussion in the Manoa The College Bowl is scheduled for Ka Leo Contributing Writer Faculty Senate. Nov. 14, 2005. Elwyn Watkins, manager of Rusted bicycle frames, mopeds, the UHM parking office, declined to and cars sit rusting in the lot. Motor Gary Ostrander, UHM’s All applications need to be submit- University of Hawai‘i at Vice Chancellor for Research and ted by 4 p.m. on Oct. 24, 2005. Manoa quarterback Colt Brennan comment on Brennan’s parking viola- vehicle inquiries were done on three tion or the reason cars are towed on of the vehicles, and all had outstand- Graduate Education, stressed that the For more information, call the tracked his car to the UHM parking contract released Friday is not final- Activities Council at 956-4491, e-mail impound lot last Monday. Parking campus, citing privacy issues. ing violations and expired registra- The cost to retrieve a car from tions and safety checks. Some of the ized. [email protected], or visit www2. officers towed his car for having an “This [contract] has not been the impound lot ranges from $43.33 vehicles contained personal items that hawaii.edu/~ccbac. expired parking permit. approved by the University of to $64.17. The service fee is higher had been damaged by the affects of “I arrived early in the morn- Hawai‘i Board of Regents. Likewise at night and goes to pay for the tow the sun and rain. IT security lecture tomorrow ing and there wasn’t a guard at the it has not been approved by the charge and guard’s time. A 1989 Honda Accord con- shack. I put up an expired pass,” senior leadership at the Navy,” he The parking office tows about 2- tained surf shorts, a surf rack, and a “The Current State of IT Brennan said. said. Ostrander said there are a cou- 3 vehicles per week. Not all of the cars “How High” DVD. A motor vehicle Security” will take place tomorrow UHM football players, who ple of minor details that need to in the impound lot belong to students; title inquiry revealed it has outstand- from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Kuykendall practice from 7 to 9 a.m., Monday be sorted out, but that it shouldn’t outsiders sometimes abandon their ing traffic tickets, a registration that Hall, room 201, and HITS sites. through Friday, do not get special prevent people from being able to October is designated as parking privileges and must go cars on campus. The vehicles that expired in May, and an expired safety review the document and understand National Cybersecurity Awareness through the same process as other stu- are in running condition are almost check. HPD has also placed a stopper it’s ramifications. Month by the National Cyber dents. Guards arrive at 6:30 a.m. and always claimed within a few days. on the car. Robert Bley-Vroman, the Chair Security Alliance. To promote this, cars are able to park earlier but must An effort is made to locate the own- The office doesn’t receive money of the Manoa Faculty Senate, said panelists from various law enforce- go back and pay for parking. ers before turning the cars over to a from the university but operates on he would like the issue to be as fully ment agencies have been invited to “A couple of friends called to say salvage company to be junked. income from fines and permit fees. debated as possible, but that the present their perspectives on the they saw my car hooked to the back “I’ve never been to that part of Cars that are illegally parked, Senate’s Ad Hoc UARC committee current state of affairs in the area of of a tow truck. I had to call security to campus before,” said UHM foot- using an illegal pass or permit, or needed time to go over the contract. information technology security. find out how to get it back,” Brennan ball player Jack Rolovitch. “It’s a parked in a reserved stall can be towed “If the Ad Hoc Committee is This session will be broadcast via said. “I had to pay $48 to get it out car graveyard.” to the impound lot depending on the able to read the contract and relate it HITS2 to Leeward CC, Windward CC, of the impound lot.” Brennan had A chain blocks the gravel drive- hazard it is causing. to the questions that they have, and if Kauai CC, UH Hilo, Kapiolani CC, they can do that in the next 10 days, MCC Molokai and UH Center at West then we can have the discussion Hawai‘i. It will also be broadcast on UH on Oct. 19. It’s hard to tell,” Bley- CTS channel 67. Vroman said. Visit www.hawaii.edu/training Galtung speaks about UARC The Manoa Faculty Senate has for online registration for the brown two meetings before the UARC is By Jenn Boneza of TRANSCEND Peace University (Online). bag sessions. A valid UH username In response to a question about establishing a think- expected to go before the Board of is required to register for brown bag Ka Leo Staff Writer Regents for a final vote, according to tank inside the university to do secret military research, sessions. Bley-Vroman. Just as University of Hawai‘i at Manoa offi- Galtung called such a proposal “a natural part of U.S. The UH system Information Bley-Vroman also said that he cials received a Navy contract last week to establish a militarization.” He elaborated that militarizing universi- Technology Services is sponsoring expects discussion at the next meet- University Affiliated Research Center on campus, peace ties serves the two-fold purpose of legitimizing military this event. ing to include more than the techni- studies scholar Johan Galtung warned that conducting research and delegitimizing the university, “saying that For more information, call cal questions raised at the last senate classified military research destroys “the whole idea of a there are limits to free speech and we are an example of Ginger Carey at 956-2387, e-mail meeting. university, which is public knowledge.” that limit. We have that right to do classified research and [email protected], or visit www. nobody has a right to find out what we are doing.” “The last meeting was really By conducting such research, leaders are “raping the concentrated on technical questions, hawaii.edu/training. Some disagreed with Galtung’s assertions. The idea university,” he said. “They are destroying that precious and that was deliberate. That restric- instrument of free speech and free thought. ... We cannot of all of the university’s research being public is not true, Linguistics seminar tomorrow tion will not be there at the October run the risk of having a little group, a little gang sitting, said sociology professor Peter Manicas. He said that all proprietary research is also private. meeting. When we’re at that stage, producing their private knowledge. The university was we need to have it open up to every “Discovering the Quality of created exactly to get out of that.” Manicas said he believed research was generally Quality: Scoring ‘Regional Identity’ for money driven. “All research should be motivated by imaginable consideration, and there “A university that capitulates to that kind of pressure will be a whole range of them: ethi- Quantitative Research,” a linguistics is no longer a university, but a call-girl if they get well- the researcher,” he said. “Unfortunately, it goes the seminar, will take place tomorrow from other way around. The money comes and he has to do cal, financial, academic freedom. It paid; a prostitute if not,” Galtung said. He called on UH to touches on many, many topics, and 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at St. Johns Hall what the money says.” reject establishing a military research center. we’ll just let it be wide open,” Bley- auditorium, room 11. Danny Miller will In introducing Galtung, political science profes- “A university permitting that kind of institution does Vroman said. present this linguistics seminar. sor George Kent posed several questions regarding not deserve the term university,” he warned. “It should be The next Manoa Faculty Senate The linguistics department is spon- the UARC. known as a military establishment.” Meeting takes place in room #2 in soring this event. “Is it simply about money?” Kent asked. He then Galtung has taught at universities around the world, the Law building at 3 p.m. For more information, call answered his own question. “I don’t think the university is including a stint at UH. He is also the founder of the The UARC contract, and other Jennifer Kanda at 956-8602, e-mail particularly interested in the Navy mission. It’s interested International Research Peace Institute, author of more than related documents, can be found at [email protected], or visit www. 50 books, dean of International Peace Studies, and director in Navy money.” ling.hawaii.edu. http://manoa.hawaii.edu/mco/initia- tives_issues/uarc/. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Page 2 | Monday, October 10, 2005 Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka Associate Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected]

Theater and dance performances calendar Compiled by MJ Bjers p.m. and Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. Ticket Risqué French cinema Ka Leo Staff Writer prices are $8 general admission, $7 seniors, faculty and staff, and $3 UHM student with valid ID. Learn to dance like a Cuban. Cuban Ramon Ramos is holding a ten day Learn how to Tango – the plays at the university By Kumari Sherreitt salsa workshop on how to move and Argentine way. The Honolulu Ka Leo Staff Writer shake like you’re straight from Havana. Club is holding a four week class Only two workshop series are being to show you everything you need held, so sign up soon. The first runs to know to tango like a pro. No More than 70 people were standing, sitting on Oct. 14, 17-21, and is being held at experience? That’s the way they desks and lying on the floor in the 62-person capac- the Dream to Dance Studio. The other like it. Register now, spots are fill- ity room at Kuykendall Hall during a showing of the runs Oct. 15, 16, 22 and 23, and is ing up quickly. The class is being French film “Grande École” on Monday, Sept. 26, as being held at the University of Hawai‘i held at 932 Ward Ave. from 7:30 part of the Risqué en Français film series. The film athletic complex. For more info on “C’est Ar- p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost is $35, call covered issues concerning sexual orientation and social pricing and registering, call 295-4815. rive Pres de 721-2123 for more info. status in relation to race and relationships, with twists Chez Vous” “No Exit” is coming to the Earl Ernst and turns in love triangle after love triangle. (released Kennedy Theatre Reopens. The “These films focus on sensitive topics like sex, Lab Theater. Jean-Paul Sartre’s dark mold is finally clear and the first under the rape, violence and sexuality in an artistic manner,” drama is being produced as a part production is already underway. title Man of the UH drama department’s Late Battle of Will by French playwright organizer Christian Hall said. Bites Dog in Night Theatre program. Existentialist Laurent Gaudé is set to show Nov. Hall independently organizes the French film the United in nature, the play is world renowned series. As a second year graduate student in the 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. States) is for its dark outlook on the afterlife. French department at the University of Hawai‘i 20 at 2 p.m. The play wraps the the next Director Kris Fitzgerald is taking that tough guy worlds of the Sopranos, at Manoa and an avid French cinema enthusiast, theme to an all new level by produc- The Godfather, and Scarface all he runs the organization all out of pocket for the film in the ing the play entirely with puppets. No into one in a very Tarantino-like UHMFrench Exit will show Nov. 12, 18, 19 at 11 benefit of the community. production. It chronicles the Hall’s mission is to “inspire discussion and Film series, struggle between a killer on the debate.” With several of these films banned or heavily Risqué en loose and a mob boss. Gaude is censored in other countries, Hall believes that Risqué français. a renowned French author and Battle of Will has been met with en Français is a statement of independence. wide acclaim, so get your tickets “I feel that it’s important to exercise our right to COURTESY early because they’re sure to sell view these films,” he said. PHOTO out quickly. Some of the films are directed by Catherine Les Artistes Breillat, who, in Hall’s opinion, is one of France’s most Anonymes Make sure to let us know about innovative directors. Hall said in an e-mail interview all your theatre and dance perfor- that “Breillat’s characters are the personification of the mances, on and off campus. Send thoughts and feelings that we all experience, but are to your Who What and Wheres to afraid to express to others.” Risqué en Français [email protected]. The appeal to students of UHM lies in the series’ Screenings held every other Monday at 2:30 basic foundation. p.m. in Kuykendall 307 “In French films, as is reflected in French culture, extreme violence is considered more shocking than nudity and sex. The numbness to violence in American October 10: “C’est Arrivé Près De Chez Vous” culture and the shame and controversy surrounding (Man Bites Dog) sex in the United States are the inverse of the French October 24: “Haute Tension” (High Tension) attitude of these subjects,” Hall said. Every other Monday at 2:30 p.m. in Kuykendall November 21: “Gazon Maudit” (French Twist) 307, a new Risqué en Français film will be shown. The film series began in spring 2005 and continues this fall, December 4: “Pigalle” with the next film, “Man Bites Dog,” showing today. The series is free and open to the public. MondayMusicMadness ’s latest is nothing more than teenage angst-rock The band is composed of Chris Brown on vocals, Simon Ormandy on guitar, Peter Charell on bass, and Monty on drums. The band was started on this group of friends’ first day of high school and has progressed in popularity with such singles as “Headstrong” and “Still Frame.” They were even given the honor of opening for when they were still juniors in high school. Since 2002’s self-titled album, they have kept fans in burning anticipation for a follow up. Following in the footsteps of bands such as , Puddle of Mud, and Papa Roach, Trapt comes together to make a brand of music that has flooded our rock/alterna- tive radio stations with sagas of how ‘the system’ is getting middle-class American teenagers down.“” delivers lyrics of torment, anxiety and frustration to the listener, which can only be described as eye-rollingly melodramatic. Brown credits “the frustrations of being constantly monitored by the suburban authorities” as a big source of inspiration for many of his lyrics. In fact, all of the songs were described as “either about losing control or trying too hard to have control,” according to a recent press release. The song titles, such as “Victim,” “Repeat COURTESY PHOTO Warner Bros. Artist: Trapt Offender” and “Bleed Like Me” confirm this. The album does have one redeeming song: “Lost Album: Someone in Control Realist.” This track is good because it displays the band Label: Warner Brothers members’ talents. With a backdrop of orchestral strings, Release Date: Sept. 13, 2005 this song is full of feeling and is multi-dimensional rather than trite, unremarkable noise. What is most notable about By Elaina Sanders this song is that if it were played on the radio, it would be Ka Leo Contributing Writer memorable because it doesn’t sound like everything else that is out there at the moment. With lyrics like “why do I rush to slow down?” the listener can actually question Look out angst-ridden children of suburbia; the what the song is about, unlike the other anti-authority anthems for your hard-core suffering have arrived. driven lyrics on the rest of the ’ tracks. “Someone In Control,” Trapt’s follow-up to their suc- If you were to miss this album, you wouldn’t be cessful 2002 self-titled album, is now available. missing much. FEATURES | Monday, October 10, 2005 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 3 SoapNet’s ‘Soap Talk’ kicks off it’s fourth season in Hawai‘i By Linda Chiem just having fun.” Ka Leo Contributing Writer The chance just to come to Hawai‘i was rea- Daytime soap operas have a bad son enough for the show rap. Everyday, fans spend countless to tape four episodes in hours watching gorgeous people get the islands. into ridiculous love triangles. The “Have you looked storylines are never-ending, with cou- outside?” asked Treadway. ples uncoupling, lying and cheating. With a glance over the Judge not their loyal fans, however, open lanai of the café and because soap operas are the ultimate out onto postcard-perfect guilty pleasure that have managed to Waikiki beach, it’s easy to keep audiences riveted for years. see why they’re in filming Hawai‘i soap fans will get a local in Hawai‘i. taste of some of their favorite soap stars Referring to their basking under the Hawaiian sun with island fan base, Rinna “Soap Talk in Paradise.” SoapNet’s added, “I think we Emmy-nominated show, “Soap Talk,” have a big presence kicks off its fourth season this Monday here in Hawai‘i.” with four Hawai‘i-filmed episodes. The Hawai‘i epi- The shows were taped in Honolulu sodes incorporate a lot in late September at the Hilton Hawaiian of local flavor, Treadway Village in Waikiki. and Rinna said. The show The hour-long show touts itself was filled with local tie- as not just being a show that gos- ins, including a fashion sips about daytime television, but show. Chatting with soap also as a lifestyle show. “Soap Talk” stars, which included features interviews with soap stars, Michael Easton (“One and includes various segments on Life to Live”) and Ingo fashion, beauty and other topics. Rademacher (“General KAINOA VALENTE • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Dressed in casual wear and flip- Hospital”), was also part flops, and looking very much the of the program. Left to Right: Current Miss Hawai‘i Radasha Leialoha Ho’ohuli, former Miss Hawai‘i and KHON2 news personality Trini Kaopuiki part of lounging islanders, “Soap Local celebrities share a laugh with “Soap Talk” hosts and . “Soap Talk” airs on the SoapNet cable network. Talk’s” two hosts, Lisa Rinna and Keali‘i Reichel and Ty Treadway discussed filming in Jasmine Trias also performing. fame was another featured musical mote the album. Anything I can do Hawai‘i and all the perks that come appeared on the show. When he was invited to per- guest. Having just returned from a to get myself out there is definitely with it. Being former soap stars, Reichel described the crew of form on Soap Talk, he said he promotional tour in the Philippines, worthwhile,” Trias said. Her experi- Rinna and Treadway are both famil- “Soap Talk” as being “unbelievably jumped on the opportunity not where she released a Filipino album, ence on “Soap Talk” has been posi- nice.” Seasoned as he is, Reichel says iar with the gruelingly long days of just for exposure, but because of Trias was happy to be home in the tive, and she prepped for her perfor- filming, and described their hosting he has encountered industry folks whom his grandmother, whom he says islands. As she’s caught up in the mance by “trying to relax and have a duties on “Soap Talk” as a “party.” he described as oftentimes having no watched soap operas religiously. whirlwind of promoting her first Rinna and Treadway described concept of the local culture inherent to “We call ‘em ‘stories,’” Reichel album, Trias was eager to perform, good time with it.” their working relationship as an Hawai‘i and its people. He described said. “Between 11 a.m. and 3 in the saying that this will help increase The fourth season of “Soap enjoyable one. some of those experiences as providing afternoon, you couldn’t call her ‘cause her exposure and that she ultimately Talk” premieres on Monday, Oct. 10, “We’re always laughing,” “no comfort level at all.” the TV’s on.” He added that the “Soap hopes audiences will enjoy it enough with the Hawai‘i-filmed episodes. Treadway said. “We started talking and “We try to engage the audience Talk” crew was, “super nice, sensitive, to go out and buy her album if they The show airs weekdays, Mon-Fri, we haven’t stopped talking since. We’ve and educate them at the same time,” and very pleasurable.” haven’t already done so. on SoapNet (Oceanic Time Warner been getting into trouble ever since and Reichel said about his efforts through Jasmine Trias of “” “This will definitely help pro- Channel 67) at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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To submit questions to Wala ‘Au, e-mail us at: [email protected]. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Editorials Page 4 | Monday, October 10, 2005 Editor: David Gibbons Associate Editor: Juanita Mathews | (808) 956-3214 | [email protected] Jane Roberts’ political EditorialCartoon connections may pose conflict of interest ering resumes for appointments in a Bush presidency, he stated that it would have no effect on his deci- sion, and that there was no conflict of interest. He then ruled in favor of Bush, leading to the 5-4 judgment that gave Bush the presidency. Had By Bryan Langley he recused himself, the 4-4 split Ka Leo Contributing Writer decision would have let stand the Florida Supreme Court decision to The confirmation hearings are allow a manual recount of votes. over, the votes are in, and the oath Beyond conflicts of interest, of office has been taken — John one has to wonder how far the webs Roberts is the 17th Chief Justice of of influence extend. In the prelude the Supreme Court. to the Iraq War, it was Ambassador But there is one question I Joseph Wilson’s CIA-employed think senators should have fol- wife who recommended that he be lowed up on: Mr. Roberts, how sent to investigate President Bush’s does your wife’s activities and yellowcake uranium documents. beliefs affect your own? Robert Novak subsequently Though even Democrat sena- named her as a nonofficial cover KRT Campus tors, such as Edward Kennedy, have operative or “NOC” in a July 2003 placed Jane Roberts’ life “out of column. Whether the action was bounds,” the impact of politically active spouses in Washington is becoming increasingly noticeable. Certainly, Washington spouses What impact can we To Congress, ‘pork’ spending are entitled to their own careers; but when do their marriages cre- expect Jane Roberts ate conflicts of interest the public more important than students should know about? Staff Editorial ation for students who are struggling represent them. In the 2005 fiscal year, Even if Jane Roberts will not to have on her The Daily Cougar (U. Houston) to get by. As it is, 39 percent of stu- ‘pork’ projects sucked up $27.3 bil- be the one deciding cases of consti- dents are graduating with what the fed- lion of the budget, up 19 percent from tutionality, questions regarding con- husband's decisions? (U-WIRE) HOUSTON — A U.S. eral government calls “unmanageable the year before, according to Citizens flicts of interest should have been Congress election slated for this debt,” according to Jennifer Pae, vice Against Government Waste. explored more deeply. What impact November could have dire consequenc- president of the United States Students Some of this money goes to worth- Association. A sharp reduction in fed- can we expect Jane Roberts to have accidental or a deliberate action to es for students who receive federal aid while programs and causes, but much eral grants is still sure to cut deeply, to does not. You may not be able to pay on her husband’s decisions? indirectly punish Wilson is still under to help finance their college educations. the tune of $5,800 extra during loan tuition, but at least the National Wild In the case of Jane Roberts, investigation, but it shows how even The Senate has proposed a $14 billion repayment, according to the USSA. cut, while the House of Representatives Turkey Federation in South Carolina the fortunate answer is “probably retaliation can be circumspect. Of course, the federal government has $9 million in reductions in mind. will be getting nearly half a million none,” since her and her husband’s Though the Chief Justice’s has to find a way to keep its corpulent To make matters worse, this isn’t this year to promote turkey hunting and beliefs were similar both before record is respectable, more atten- budget in balance. Surely, given the and after marriage. Both are devout necessarily a one-time thing.The reduc- drain on resources from two major hur- conservation. tion needs to be focused on these Gives you a warm feeling about Roman Catholics with strong anti- tions would come as amendments to ricanes and a war, every dollar is being underlying influences on our public the Education Act, a document revised helping to shoulder the government’s abortion tendencies. spent carefully and cutting education is officials. In a city where connec- once every five to seven years. burden, doesn’t it? John Roberts stated that he a last resort. tions are paramount, can we hon- Combine this with the struggle for Except when it comes to funding For information on fighting fed- distinguishes between his personal estly expect the political life of a state and local governments to finance for projects that only benefit small areas eral higher education cuts, visit www. and professional beliefs, and we spouse to end on the drive home? education, and you’ve got a sticky situ- and, by extension, the officials who usstudents.org. have a long history of his written opinions showing his ability to see LetterstotheEditor both sides of an argument. UARC could result in discrimination on basis of sexual orientation Moped sellers should inform buy- Moped riders not sup- But does the general public ers of moped laws plied with laws know about Jane Roberts’ work I am writing in response to Professor of Law, Jon M. Van Dyke’s October for such groups as Feminists 5, 2005, Letter to the Editor: “UARC proposal would require participants to This letter is in response to the article I would like to thank for Life? What influence might violate Hawaii’s state law.” His letter presents a strong and clear case on how by Juanita Matthews titled “Moped Laws Juanita Matthews for writ- Jane Roberts’ law firm, Pillsbury the establishment of a University Affiliated Research Center with the U.S. Navy Neglected.” I am not a moped rider, but I ing the article about the Winthrop Shaw Pittman, have on will constitute a violation of Section 378-2 of Hawai‘i Revised Statues that believe that if there are moped laws, then moped laws. I bought my law enforcement officials, who have the moped at the beginning of the Chief Justice? prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. I was not aware that the UARC proposal would require the University of power to ticket moped riders for breaking the semester and was also Instead of wasting everyone’s laws, should be informed about Hawai‘i not supplied with a list of time asking him about his favorite Hawai‘i to spend millions of dollars in the first few years to fund the project. It is unfortunate that our large investment would ultimately yield an endorsement Revised Statues that pertain to moped sell- moped laws. I hope that you movies, the Senate should have of discrimination. As stated by Professor Van Dyke, the “University would be ers who need to inform buyers of the appro- also sent this article to the questioned him about the factors “aiding and abetting” the Navy and its mission, unavoidably including its dis- priate laws. Why should riders be the only Star Bulletin and Honolulu that might affect his rulings. criminatory employment practices.” ones held accountable for ignorance of laws Advertiser because this is For example, in the 2000 elec- that many in city and state departments are really an issue in need of a tion, Clarence Thomas refused to Sincerely, ignorant of themselves? voice. recuse himself in the historic Bush Camaron Miyamoto David Kaneakua Sincerely, v. Gore case. Though his wife was Coordinator Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Graduate Student Nicole K. working for a research group gath-

Ka Leo O Hawai‘i EDITORIAL the voice of hawai‘i Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is the campus newspaper of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa¯ . It is published by the Board of Publications four times a week except Editor in Chief Jay Chrisman The Ka Leo Building on holidays and during exam periods. Circulation is 14,000. Ka Leo is also Associate Editor in Chief Julie Grass Editorials Editor David Gibbons University of Hawai‘i at Manoa¯ published once a week during summer sessions with a circulation of 14,000. Managing Editor Marlo Ting Associate Editorials Editor Juanita Mathews 1755 Pope Road 31-D Ka Leo is funded by student fees and advertising. Its editorial content reflects News Editor Dominic Colacurcio Sports Editor Scott Alonso Associate News Editor Blaine Tolentino Associate Sports Editor Robert Shikina Honolulu, HI 96822 only the views of its editors, writers, columnists and contributors, who are solely responsible for its content. 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A propagandist becomes a state and local authorities to del- welcomed to move back in. It will Now is time for individuals master of manipulation by control- egate first-call disaster responsi- be no surprise if the degraded strike to take action for democracy’s ling a common cause; i.e. religion, bility to the Pentagon. This action back. In his column in the Chicago survival. Regardless of personal economic bullying, or the imposi- would mean the establishment Sun Times, Jesse Jackson wrote that beliefs, and without bias, I plan to tion of western-style democracy on of a military authority over U.S. reluctant societies. civilians. This horrifying proposal Publicists recognize the impor- comes on the heels of tracking tance of advertising propaganda by library cards, and could mean that pointing to filled movie theaters, Americans are one step away from Now is the time for individuals to idolized television stars and book having to show ID cards before By Robert Ahlstrom sales recorded in billions of dol- entering shopping malls. take action for democracy's surival. Ka Leo Staff Writer lars. Questionable advertising can The proposal by the president include vague promises shown on to ignore state and local authorities television commercials and newspa- and move in military troops in a when people become festered and avoid anyone’s attempts to control Covert propaganda is illegal in per slick sheets. This kind of adver- policing capacity is strictly forbid- frustrated they will certainly seek individual freedoms, because doing the Untied States. Agence France- tising exists because the gullible den by the federal Posse Comitatus the emergence of a champion to otherwise could backfire, and the Presse and public wants to believe that they are Act, passed in 1878 after the U.S. smartly deliver them from anarchy. next time the propaganda could be recently reported that the Bush getting the best deal. Civil War. National Guard troops Democracy in America is an directed at you and me. administration broke the law by When mistakes are caught in can do police work under state con- experiment. Historians predict the paying a media columnist/television motion, one trick used by a propa- trol, but are forbidden by the Posse tenure of democracy to last approxi- Robert Ahlstrom is a student attend- commentator $240,000 in taxpayer gandist is to quickly divert attention Comitatus Act to become activated mately 300 years before becoming ing classes through the Senior funds to concoct favorable news to another subject, perhaps on sec- under federal control. Bush had a society controlled by dictatorship. Citizen Visitors Program and Osher about the No Child Left Behind Law. ond and third levels. An example of better not forget that Americans are this can be seen in recent moves by Propagandists will tell you American Life Long Learning. He can be con- An investigation by the Government listening to these proposals while the Bush administration. democracy is forever, but realists are tacted at [email protected]. Accountability Office determined deciding whom they will send to Effectively changing a propa- that the U.S. Education Department represent them in Congress in the ganda spin can appear to be an act of failed to inform the public that the 2006 national elections. generosity. President Bush admitted government was the source of the Leaders in the past have used information being reported to them. rare fault by assuming responsibil- propaganda to separate and isolate This politically driven action quali- ity for his slow reaction in provid- people by class and status. This his- fies as covert propaganda. ing assistance to New Orleans after tory of isolation repeats itself with Man’s craving for immortality Hurricane Katrina. opportunists that are already making leads to redesigning selective parts This generous action provided plans to create remote trailer camps of a truth to create a result. This is fodder for a second propaganda to house refugees from the hurricane called propaganda and it comes in a wave that started when the disposed and floods. Camps are in remote variety of forms. Propaganda can be FEMA director, Michael Brown, locations where chances for employ- used for good, bad, or for just plain shifted blame to state and city fear. Propaganda is an age-old tool ment are slim. constantly being refined, reinvent- Previous residents and property ed and repeated by governments, owners that want to return to their advertising agencies, companies, Leaders in the past homes are subjected to the whims of parents and others. the politically strong developers of In order to create a narra- have used propaganda large shopping malls, hotels, resort tive that is convenient for them, attractions and gambling casinos. purveyors of propaganda provide to separate and The law of eminent domain, as pro- selective commentary and cover posed by the Bush administration only portions of a truth. Unless the isolate people by and ruled on by the U.S. Supreme resulting spin is recognized as a Court, affirms the right of municipal blatant lie, recipients are cleverly class and status. governments to take private prop- maneuvered into believing what- erty for the purpose of economic ever they are told. The perceived development. This could mean that accuracy of propaganda is mea- authorities for their lack of support. previously occupied land could be sured by how well the population This shift of blame prompts me to reassigned to favored developers and receives and accepts it. ask why Brown is disagreeing with building companies. Propagandists are employed in the president’s earlier admission. Believing the propaganda that many diverse areas in order to sway The third and most important moving to these camps are in their opinions. Their goal is to control propaganda wave happened when best interests, previous tenants could EditorialCartoon Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 6 | Monday, October 10, 2005 Comics Editor: Joe Guinto | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected]

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New Mortal Kombat game combines the best of RPG and fighting games By Sean Horie some corny effects that do not Ka Leo Staff Writer look good when entering or exit- ing areas. The character design Monks are usually thought of also looks different than before. as virtuous men who prefer a life For example, the main character of of tranquility and peace. But in the series, Liu Kang, looks stocky the new game “Mortal Kombat: and not nimble like his previous Shaolin Monks,” the monks con- Bruce Lee image. He looks like sume their enemies without mercy. Arnold Schwarzenegger merged Midway has taken its classic with Bruce Lee. Other than these Mortal Kombat series and turned sorts of minor tweaks to keep the it from a two-player fighting game game fresh, all the other elements into a two-player action/adventure of the series remain intact. game. This “Ko-Op,” or coopera- The fatalities are back. tive gameplay, takes the series’ Fatalities are the finishing, life- classic characters and puts them in ending moves that are done so a virtual world. The exploration of brutally that a full-grown man like this world may be enough to draw me squirms a little when viewing in some Mortal Kombat fans out them. This is one of the trademark there, but the ravenous fighting concepts instilled in the “Mortal styles portrayed within are what the Kombat” series. If you want to get main draw for this game really is. a grasp of what a fatality is, you can rent one of the two “Mortal It is the second attempt at earth from evil. making an interactive world for Kombat” movies. These movies The game is a good transition the series. This was first done have the fatality in them because for people who are really into fight- as an added feature in the previ- it is one of the key things to the ing games but want to go toward ous installment, “Mortal Kombat: game’s success. There are a variety Deception,” which was marketed of life ending ‘fatalities’ to dispatch adventure titles. The pace of the for the fighting side of the game. your enemies instantly in the game, game is pretty steady, and seeing However, the adventure element so you can pick your poison. the classic characters gives the sea- soned fan a sense of nostalgia. that they had placed as a filler The combat is entertaining Top and left: Shaolin Monks The game is rated M for mature within the series got favorable because you can unlock new moves Liu Kang (center) and Kung to use as you collect experience and is recommended for people attention from the fans, so they Lao (left, in black hat) endure for defeating foes along the way. 17 and older. This game contains created “Shaolin Monks” for the gory battles in the new Mid- Unlocking these moves will help blood and gore, intense violence Playstaion 2 and Xbox consoles. way game, “Mortal Kombat: “Shaolin Monks” took the one-on- you to creatively assault your ene- and language that may offend some Shaolin Monks.” one fighting and turned it into an mies, but the game producers did users. If you want to check out encounter of multiple foes. not want you to do this alone. more about the game visit http:// Seeing as the game is called In this game, the gameplay mkmonks.com/. The game is avail- COURTESY PHOTO is very fluid and smooth. Things “Shaolin Monks,” the ‘s’ on the able in stores now. Midway never really drag or seem choppy. end of “Monks” implies that more The game may look like a side- than one person is supposed to be scrolling title at first, meaning that involved. The people at Midway the audience’s view is from a fixed want more than one player to com- side position, but that changes as plete this game. They want you and you progress. It really tries to give a friend to play through this game you the best view of the main por- together, because there are incen- tions of the game. The only reason tives, like special areas, that you that the camera angles may seem a can only access with the aid of a bit funny is because bonus mate- partner. There are also team moves rial is hidden throughout the game. that can be done to inflict even Most of the bonus items are small more damage upon your enemies. things for the enthusiasts out there. Even if you play the game by But some of the other bonus mate- yourself, the cut scenes that appear rial, like unlocking characters to every 15 minutes have both title use in the versus menu, are good characters interacting with each incentives for casual players. other. Those characters are Liu Although the game is smooth, Kang, the oldest character in the the art design does not seem up series, and Kung Lao. They both to par with the previous Mortal went through Shaolin training and Kombat installments. There are are paired together to save the Ask the ‘car guy’ Too lazy to get your car to the mechanic, but in need of an explanation for that funny smell? Ask our “car guy,” Justin Sumida. Justin is eager and willing to answer all of your automotive questions. He has been working on cars since 1998, and is a self-proclaimed backyard mechanic.

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LEFT: Junior Sarah Mason (17) registered 31 kills in Hawaii’s two conference victories this weekend, preserving their record 96 straight WAC wins.

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RIGHT: Sophomore Kari Gregory (4) landed four kills with three blocks against Fresno State to seal the Rainbow Wahine win.

JESSE BOWMAN Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine walk over WAC rival Nevada By Josh Capp Hawai‘i came into game one The Rainbow Wahine were “Nevada is still a great team, “They absolutely killed us on serv- Ka Leo Staff Writer strong, showing their dominance able to hold Nevada power attack- and we still have to go to them. ing and never let us get out on our with an 8-1 lead by WAC player er and former WAC player of the They are going to come out stron- offense. With not being able to get of the week, junior outside hitter week (Sept. 19) Salaia Salave‘a ger knowing how to adjust to what out on offense, there is no rhythm. The No. 11 University of Sarah Mason. Mason had three to a match total five kills and 10 we did tonight,” said Kamana‘o. It just looked very scattered. errors on 35 attempts, giving her a Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine (11-6, straight kills before Scruggs called The Wolf Pack came out The Rainbow Wahine have not 5-0) slaughtered the Nevada Wolf -0.143 attack percentage. Salave‘a strong in game three. A total of a timeout to calm her unsteady lost to Nevada since Scruggs was Pack (10-6, 5-1) in three games usually has a career average of eight ties occurred during the first Wolf Pack. hired nine seasons ago. UH is now (30-16, 30-7, and 30-17) in front “[Mason] pretty much just had 3.77 kills per game with a .282 half of the game but it would be to 15-0 against the Wolf Pack. of 6,514 fans at the Stan Sheriff her way with us on the offensive attack percentage. no avail as the UH came back with Game one was a shocker to the “It was just the ugliest thing I Center. The two Western Athletic end,” Scruggs said. the serving power of Prince who Conference archrivals battled for Nevada bench as they were held to have ever seen,” said Scruggs. “If we start off a match poorly had a total of nine serves in a row a stunningly short period of time: just ten kills and ten errors while it is really hard for us to turn it to give the Wahine a 17-8 lead. The Rainbow Wahine head one hour and eight minutes. the Rainbow Wahine had 15 kills around,” Scruggs added. “When “The biggest thing that back on the road on Oct. 13 to “Before the match, I said that and one error on 34 attempts, giv- Hawai‘i did was that they served challenge Idaho and Boise State on no matter who wins or loses, I we start off well we can keep the ing UH a .412 attack percentage. us off the court,” Scruggs said. Oct. 15. know that it will be a battle,” momentum. We definitely did not Game two was lead by UH’s Nevada Head Coach Devin Scruggs do that tonight.” senior attacker Victoria Prince, said. “And I was wrong. ... It’s a Mason ended the match who came out serving strong with long way to go to not give an effort with 18 kills and no errors on 33 two straight aces. Nevada kept it Rainbow Wahine tighten and play hard.” attempts, giving her an impressive close until a service error set the UH ended Nevada’s eight .545 attack percentage. Wahine on a 23-2 run, giving them leash on Bulldogs game winning streak and Hawai‘i “Right now, [Mason] is just a 30-7 victory. Prince and junior increased theirs to a five game healthier and she is understanding setter Kanoe Kamana‘o controlled win streak. It was an impressive of what we need out of her,” said the big run with nine consecutive By Glendalyn Junio and by the first timeout. FSU remained showing for the Rainbow Wahine, UH head coach serves each. Ashley Monfort close behind but would be unable to who ended with 44 kills and only regain the lead as the ‘Bows win the Dave Shoji. “I “ T h a t Ka Leo Sports Desk 4 errors, giving them a .435 attack was awesome,” first game 30-23. think she under- [Mason] pretty At the start of game two, the percentage. Nevada was held to just Prince said. 26 kills with 32 errors, giving them stands what she Rainbow Wahine showed a slight resem- much just had her “Everybody did The No. 11 University of Hawaii a dismal -0.054 attack percentage. has to do on blance of their slow start from the begin- so great. We did Rainbow Wahine swept the unranked The win was the most lopsided defense and she Fresno State Bulldogs following a three ning of the first game as Fresno gained way with us on the an awesome job at victory for the Rainbow Wahine has made herself game series Friday night. They won (30- an early 3-0 run. The teams rallied for blocking the ball since the inception of rally scoring more conscious offensive end. 23), (30-17), (30-17) in front of 5,007 the lead until Hawai‘i finally broke away and getting the kill 16-12 with help from Mason and sopho- in 2001, as UH held Nevada to a of her hitting —NEVADA HEAD COACH DEVIN SCRUGGS fans at the Stan Sheriff Center. and they just let Junior left/right side hitter more middle Juliana Sanders. total of just 40 points. The previous errors. She is record was 42 points (30-13, 30-17, me keep serving.” Sarah Mason lead UH with 13 kills It was from the blocks by senior putting the ball in play at the right 30-17) on Nov. 3, 2001, against Prince and Kamana‘o and 3 errors, giving her a .333 attack middle/right side hitter Victoria Prince Boise State. It also marked the first time and she is going for the kill acknowledged that Nevada was percentage. and freshman left/right side hitter Jamie time UH swept the Wolf Pack since when she has a little opening. She a great team and expect them to UH had the height but Fresno had Houston that kept the Bulldogs behind the 2003 WAC Tournament semifi- is playing really well by seeing the put up more of a fight during their the heart as the Bulldogs gained an early as UH gained a significant lead at 25-15 nal match in Reno. block really well.” next two games. 6-0 lead in the first game. to take out the Bulldogs in game two. “We were struggling with our Also proving a significant aspect to the passing, which forced the set outside. Rainbow Wahine win, was junior setter [The team] was probably not warmed Kanoe Kamana‘o whohad 29 set assists up,” said Mason. and 11 defensive digs in the match. The Bulldog‘s tallest player, fresh- The Rainbow Wahine claimed the man middle blocker Kasie Spencer win in the third game as the bench put put up a fight against the ‘Bows to forth an effort that brought the crowd on help Fresno. Their sluggish appearance their feet. “The bench did an excellent seemed to fade slightly as senior left/ job,“ said Mason. It was Houston and right side hitter Susie Boogaard ended freshman middle Nickie Thomas, who the Bulldogs 6-0 run. had a total of four blocks, at the wall with “[I‘m] not sure why the slow sophomore Raeceen Woolford as libero. start, but we can‘t afford a slow start “We all came out energized even against Nevada because it would be starting with a whole new line-up,” said hard to make up the deficit,” said Houston. The new line-up showed their coach Dave Shoji. Following Fresno intensity as they kept a strong lead from State’s 6-0 run, the Rainbow Wahine the beginning ending the game with a played catch up, fortunately though 30-17 win. with their own 4-0 run. “Hawai‘i is good when they get The Wahine gained the lead of 13- confident. They’re hard to play with 12 following a kill by Mason. It was a [and] as good as any team we’ve kill by sophomore left/right side hitter played,” said Fresno State head Tara Hittle to bring the score to 15-13 coach Ruben Neives.