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VOL. 100 | ISSUE 68 Serving the students of the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa since 1922 WWW.KALEO.ORG ‘Goblet of Fire’ Watanabe’s hits the big screen talent inspires with dark tone on the court

Features | Page 4 Sports | Page 8 CampusBeat EHSO finds asbestos in BOP van Compiled by Michelle White University Monday, Nov. 14 5:57 p.m. — A Freeman guard needed investigating assistance with a homeless man who Hazardous had been harassing people in Sinclair source of material Materials Library. Campus Security cited the man Management for trespassing, but he refused to leave. Officer Tim HPD arrived and arrested him. By Dominic Colacurcio O’Callaghan Ka Leo News Editor 9:58 p.m. — A student reported that his of the red Ford Mustang had been broken into The University of Hawai‘i at Environmental while parked in the parking structure. Manoa’s Environmental Health and Health and Safety Office has found traces of Safety Office Tuesday, Nov. 15 asbestos in the van used this week- examines an end to clean out the Ka Leo press improperly dis- 1:03 p.m. — A student reported that building. The van is normally used posed container someone hit his Toyota while it was on to deliver Ka Leo O Hawai‘i to spots behind Paradise the third floor of the parking structure. around the Manoa campus. Palms Cafe A suspicious man followed Last weekend, a crew headed by Monday, Nov. 21. 1:52 p.m. — a student to her Manoa area home. He Board of Publications member Ross No asbestos was Kamakahi used the van to deposit was described as a 5’10” Caucasian materials from the press building in found at the site. man in his late 40s with long, blond hair. dumpsters around campus. Most of Campus Security checked the area but the dumpsters they used were emp- was unable to locate him. tied by disposal services before they TONY BLAZEJACK Ka Leo O Hawai‘i could be checked for asbestos. EHSO Wednesday, Nov. 16 found no traces of asbestos in the dumpsters that were not emptied. 4:05 a.m. — Campus Security found a EHSO is still investigating to Asbestos Facts man lying on the ground near Maile determine where the asbestos came Way. He was drunk and thought he was in Kalihi. from. EHSO Director Roy Takekawa Asbestos describes any of his Annual Report about the “evil asbestos has also been determined to said the material didn’t look like it was part of the building, and that it a group of fibrous metamorphic effects of asbestos dust.” cause a very serious form of cancer, 12:41 p.m. — A man attempted to might have come from a piece of minerals of the hydrous magne- mesothelioma, that occurs in the a laptop from the law school. Campus equipment that was removed. sium silicate variety. The name is Most respirable asbestos fibers chest and abdominal cavities. Security surrounded the area but could The press building contains three derived for its historical use in lamp are invisible to the unaided human not locate the suspect. Linotype machines, which use asbes- wicks; the resistance of asbestos to eye because of their small size. When inhaled, asbestos is tos for insulation. These machines fire has long been exploited for a carcinogenic. In the United States 8:23 p.m. — A woman reported that have not been in use since 1978, three men were fighting near the Hale variety of purposes. The fine asbestos fibers are eas- alone, it is estimated that ten according to Coordinator for Student Lokelani parking lot. The men left before Publications Jim Reis. ily inhaled, and can cause a number thousand people die each year of Campus Security arrived. An outside company has been con- As early as 1898, the Chief of respiratory complaints, includ- asbestos-related diseases, such as tracted to clean the van of asbestos, Inspector of Factories of the United ing a potentially serious lung fibro- mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung Thursday, Nov. 17 according to Takekawa. In the meantime, Kingdom reported to Parliament in sis called asbestosis. Exposure to cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. the press staff is using a Campus Services 11:10 a.m. — A student got stuck in an pickup truck to deliver Ka Leo issues. elevator in the parking structure.

12:56 p.m. — Someone stole a backpack NewsBriefs from Hale Aloha Café. 9:14 p.m. — Hale Lokelani staff turned Spring 2006 class schedules Teichman and UHM Graduate Student Turku, Finland. seven copies of a completed applica- in a bag containing an unknown sub- available Organization President Susan Sanger. Ethnobiology professor Will C. tion form as their cover sheet along stance. Campus Security determined it The survey may be accessed, com- McClatchey will lecture and research with the following: an essay of no was marijuana. The Spring 2006 Schedule of pleted and returned at www.manoa. on Ethnobiology and Community more than 1,000 words explaining the Classes booklets are available for pick- hawaii.edu/mco/student_survey. All Enhancement at Khon Kaen University student’s background and discussing Friday, Nov. 18 up at the Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for responses in the survey are strictly con- in Khon Kaen, Thailand. how an English major or concentration Student Services, rooms 001 and 010. fidential. Students need to enter their Asian Studies professor Edward will help him or her fulfill their career 11:49 a.m. — A man reported that Students should be aware that UH username and password to gain John Shultz will lecture and research aspirations, a copy of a current univer- someone had stolen his dark-blue 2005 pages 69 and 100 are switched. Courses access to the survey. on East Asian History; Translating sity transcript and one original copy of a Canondale bicycle from the Gateway HWST 107 003 to HWST 496 001 are the Samguk Sagi at Sogana University letter of recommendation from a profes- House bike rack. listed on page 69. Courses SPAN 201 Fullbright Scholars announced for in Seoul, South Korea. sor that is sealed in an envelope. 006 to SPAN 682 001 and LLL 150 001 international exchange Applicants may be asked to par- Saturday, Nov. 19 to LLL 455 001 are listed on page 100. $1,000 scholarship available for ticipate in an on-campus interview by The Council for International students the selection committee. 12:56 a.m. — HPD arrested a man Student survey administered to Exchange of Scholars recently Applications should be submitted after witnesses saw him throwing students announced that five UH professors have Eligible students may now apply to The James W. and Eleanor B. Frierson things from Hale Wainani. He had been awarded 2005 – 2006 Fulbright for the James W. and Eleanor B. Endowed Scholarship, Department of also been harassing people. An e-mail survey has been sent Scholar grants to travel abroad to lecture Frierson Endowed Scholarship Fund. English, Kuykendall 402, University to all University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and conduct research. This year, the scholarship fund will sup- of Hawai‘i at Manoa, 1733 Donaghho 6:34 p.m. — A car struck a motorcycle students asking about wants, needs and Four professors are from UHM, port one award of $1,000. Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. on Dole Street. An ambulance took the desires, as well as the level of satisfac- along with a fifth professor from The student must be a full-time The deadline is Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. injured motorcyclist to the hospital. tion with many aspects of their campus Honolulu Community College. or part-time undergraduate or graduate The purpose of the James W. and classroom experiences. Philosophy professor Roger student at UHM, with a major or con- and Eleanor B. Frierson Endowed Sunday, Nov. 20 The Web site will be active until Thomas Ames will lecture about centration in English and an intention Scholarship Fund is to encourage stu- the end of today. American Philosophy at Wuhan to pursue a career that will make use dents to enhance their oral and written 12:37 a.m. — Campus Security found two The e-mail survey has already University in Wuhan, China. of their writing and speaking skills. English language skills. The donor’s men at the pool. They both ran away, but received over 1,500 responses. College of Business profes- Preference will be given to students intention is to students who are security located one man at Hale Wainani The e-mail was sent on behalf sor Roberta Lamb will lecture and who come from a disadvantaged back- looking towards a career in teaching, and issued him a trespass warning. of UHM Interim Chancellor Denise research on the Collaborative Studies ground, or from a family where English drama, writing, editing or similar field Konan, Associated Students of the of Information and Communication is a second language. in which the use of English will figure 4:56 p.m. — Two people got stuck in the University of Hawai‘i President Grant Systems at the University of Turku in To apply, students must submit prominently. parking structure elevator. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Page 2 | Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka Associate Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected]

Clubs and Concerts Calendar

Compiled by MJ Bjers presented at the Pipeline Café on Students ‘Doin The Most Dec. 10. The bands performing are All American Rejects are playing Andrew WK, Bleeding Through and in Hawai‘i for the first time on Jan. Valiant Thor. Tickets to the event are on sale now, and can be purchased Good’ on Thanksgiving 13, but tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets and at Hawaii’s at the Pipeline Café Box Office or at Natural High. The show takes place www.punkonarock.com. The show at the Pipeline Café for audiences is open to all ages and runs from 4 18 and up, starting at 7 p.m. Ticket p.m. to 9:30 p.m. prices are $22 in advance, and VIP passes are also available. For more Less Than Jake is playing at the information, visit www.onstageha- Pipeline Café Monday, Dec. 19. The waii.com or call 750-4400. doors open at 6 p.m., and the band starts playing at 7 p.m. Tickets are The Eagles are scheduled to play $22 if bought in advance, and are their farewell tour at the Blaisdell available at www.ticketmaster.com Arena on Nov. 29 and 30, and again or at Hawaii’s Natural High. The on Dec. 2 and 3. Tickets are on sale show is open to ages 18 and up. For now at all Ticketmaster outlets or at more information, call 589-1999. LEFT AND www.ticketmaster.com. Prices range BELOW: Salvation from $65 to $250. For more informa- If you have a band or live perfor- Army volunteers tion on show times or locations, call mance you want to promote, e-mail from last year’s 750-4400. us the time, location and a little Thanksgiving din- about the event to calendar@kaleo. ner served more Punk on a Rock, a showcase of org. Events that UH students are three mainland bands’ first per- performing in are especially encour- than 1,600 meals formances in the islands, is being aged, but all events are welcome. to underprivileged O‘ahu residents.

COURTESY PHOTO Salvation Army By Elizabeth Petrisca Ka Leo Contributing Writer

Every year, the Salvation Army Manoa Branch offers volunteers, many of them University of Hawai‘i students, a chance to help those who are less fortunate by partaking in a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal at the Neil Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. “We are putting together a Thanksgiving meal for those who are homeless, families on welfare, seniors or those who are lonely and want to spend Thanksgiving with others,” said Jan Young, the volunteer coordinator for the Salvation Army Manoa Branch. The Salvation Army Hawai‘i Chapter has been organizing this event for 35 years. The food is donated from hotels and other food corporations, and is set to feed about 2,000 people. teers every year that we have special Jake Shimabukuro, Henry Kapono and “We have about 800 volunteers jobs for each,” Young said. Frank Delima. The Thanksgiving meal every year,” Young said. “Children The Salvation Army was started will be served around 11:30 a.m. make placemats, florists donate flowers by Methodist minister William Booth in “This is a fun time for everyone. and the Girl Scouts make centerpieces. 1865. According to salvationarmyusa. We join hands in prayer, and there are It is a very festive time.” org, Booth’s ministry recognized the table favors for all guests,” Young said. In order to be a volunteer, students interdependence of material, emotional For students who wish to volun- must call ahead of time and put their and spiritual needs. Therefore, Booth teer for Christmas, call and receive an names on a list. For Thanksgiving, the became involved in providing food and application as soon as possible. Salvation Army starts taking applica- shelter for the hungry and homeless, and At Christmas time, the Salvation tions in early October. helping alcoholics through rehabilitation. Army needs volunteers to wrap “There are several duties of vol- The Salvation Army’s motto became, Christmas gifts, run angel tree booths unteers: we provide shifts for them, “Doing The Most Good.” and be kettle ringers. such as servers, setting up tables and The Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 24 The Salvation Army Manoa Branch placemats, security, people that check is free and open to the public. Festivities is located on 2950 Manoa Road. For everybody in. We get so many volun- begin at 9 a.m. with entertainment by more information, call (808) 988-2136.

A volunteer from last year’s Salvation Army Thanksgiving lunch holds up the pumpkin pie dessert served at the Neal Blaisdell Center feast.

COURTESY PHOTO Salvation Army Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Editor: Scott Alonso Associate Editor: Robert Shikina | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Wednesday, November 23, 2005 | Page 3 UH breaks even in tournament By Josh Capp Turnovers were a problem Sanders and Smith brought the team Ka Leo Staff Writer for both squads as UH had 11 back to within two points. It would not and USC had 9. Luckily for the last long as missed shots and a steel The University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine they capitalized by Murphy pulled USC head by eight Rainbow Wahine lost to the No. 22 on the USC mistakes with sixteen with 8:43 left in the second. Southern California University Women points while USC only gained USC dominated the rebounds of Troy 80-71 this past Saturday night four. Despite the turnovers, UH on the floor receiving 30 second-half to open the Waikiki Beach Marriott led at the half, 40-37. rebounds while the Rainbow Wahine Classic in front of a crowd of 880 at the A surprise to the Rainbow Wahine were held to 20. Stan Sheriff Center. was sophomore forward Tanya Smith UH junior center Brittany Three Rainbow Wahine fin- who came off of the bench to get Grice fouled out late into the second ished in double-figures for UH, seven points and six rebounds going half giving junior forward Amber led by senior guard Amy Sander’s 100 percent on field goals and free Lee a chance to come in and score a game-high 20 points. Junior guard throws in the first half of play. “It feels quick four points brining the score Janevia Taylor finished with 15 pretty good [getting 12 points], but we to 66-75. Grice left the game with points, while sophomore forward did not get the win,” Smith said. 6 points, two rebounds and two Tanya Smith tallied a career-high 12 “[Smith] was awesome tonight, assists. points and nine rebounds. For USC I am so proud of her. It is nice know- UH would not be able to recover junior forward Eshaya Murphy fin- ing that if I am struggling that [Coach from the second half difficulties and ished with a team-high 15 points Jim Bolla] can take me out and put in fell to USC 80-71. for the Trojans, while junior center someone else,” Sanders said. “We are “We just had a complete break Chloe Kerr notched a double-double lucky this year, all the wings are more down in the second half. I need to get with 13 points and 13 rebounds. than capable of starting and playing them to understand what I want them Against ranked opponents, the whole game.” to do and we just did not execute,” the Rainbow Wahine have now lost “It is a tough first game but Bolla said. their last 19 games, dating back to the it was a good learning experience, “We were playing one-on-one 1998 season. we had some people come in and more and I just was not thinking. I The first half of the game started play well, Tanya [Smith] came in and think we just needed to take a second off very sloppy with the Rainbow played great,” Bolla said. to calm down,” said Sanders. Wahine having 10 fouls and the The Women of Troy regained Women of Troy having 12 within the the lead five minutes into the sec- TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i first half. Sanders started the game ond half and their offense exploded Guard Pam Tambini drives to the strong leading the team with fifteen as turnovers continued to plague the basket against USC at the Stan points as USC was lead Murphy and Rainbow Wahine. USC pulled away Sheriff Center. The No. 22 Trojans by junior guard Allison Jaskowiak from the Rainbow Wahine quick- defeated the Rainbow Wahine who both had eight points. ly making the score 47-53 before 80-71. Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Features Page 4 | Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Editor: Kimberly Shigeoka Associate Editor: Darlene Dela Cruz | (808) 956-3222 | [email protected] He returns Harry Potter reaches maturity and audiences By Matt Tuohy that the Tri-wizard Tournament Ka Leo Staff Writer will be taking place at the school. The competition pits two other Throngs of high school students, schools from Bulgaria and France college students and others attended to compete, each allowing only the opening premiere of“Harry Potter one student from each school. and the Goblet of Fire,” on Nov. 18 at Who gets to play is determined Ward Theatre. The event gathered by the Goblet of Fire. For reasons many enthusiasts of the popular book unknown, Harry was also chosen series by J.K. Rowling, dressed in to be a part of the tournament. cloaks or school uniforms with the The film has deaths, new letter “H,” the seal of Hogwarts: spells and new characters popping school of witchcraft and wizardry. up everywhere, making it easy for All were waiting in a long line to get anyone who has not read the books into the four theaters that would be to get lost in all the commotion. running the movie at midnight. But this film left few loose ends, The theater was abuzz and made everything fit together with chatter and activity. Many with the other movies, without University of Hawai‘i students sacrificing any time. COURTESY PHOTO • Warner Bros. Studio were present, thinking up Harry This film was brilliant sty- Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint star in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” Potter trivia and shouting across listically with the dark and eerie the theater. When the movie began, contrast that was much like the series from kid-friendly to thought Richardson (Rita Skeeter). Book you see him yell and move about however, there was a loud cheer third film, “The Prisoner of provoking. The characters and their enthusiasts will note that the con- with great speed, giving him a new and then silence. Azkaban.” The first director, Chris surroundings were more realistic and flict between Potter and Skeeter energy that is not seen anywhere The movie began as it did in Columbus, started the film series not bubbly or toned down for any- isn’t played up as much in the else in the chronicles of Harry the book: an old house keeper sees with “The Sorcerers’ Stone” and one’s comfort level. movie as it is in the book. Potter. It is a good change that some light in a mansion that he is “The Chamber of Secrets,” mak- “Goblet of Fire” director The performance of Michael gives more life to the character. watching over and goes to check ing them child friendly and as Mike Newell chose to stick close Gambon (Professor Dumbledore) This movie does not come it out. To his surprise, he comes close to the books as he could. to Cuarón’s vision of Harry Potter was wonderful as he brought more across as a kid’s film. It is full of across Peter Pettigrew, nicknamed Alfonso Cuarón, director of and his adventures. emotion and depth to his role. blood and death. However, it is “Wormtail,” and a raspy sounding “The Prisoner of Azkaban,” brought The familiar faces of Alan In the books and previous mov- still a wonderful movie and by far Lord Voldemort. The unfortunate a new feel to the portrayal of the Rickman (Professor Snape) ies, Dumbledore is a laidback but the best to come out yet. So if you old man is killed, and Harry sees books on screen. He made the char- and Maggie Smith (Professor powerful wizard who never looses feel emotionally mature enough to the whole thing in a dream. acters wear casual clothing instead of McGonagall) were present in the his cool and never seems to make handle death, witty commentary All hell breaks loose when just school uniforms, and he made the film along with some new faces like an effort when it comes to just and monstrous creatures, check Harry returns to Hogwarts to find atmosphere darker. This changed the the annoying journalist Miranda about anything. But in this film, this movie out.

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COURTESY PHOTO • Arctic Power Caribou herd next to arctic drilling Environmentalists present platform near ANWR. false picture By Andrew Walden In Hawai‘i, where activists are Ka Leo Contributing Writer working feverishly to reverse the two key pro-ANWR-drilling votes of American soldiers fight in what Hawai‘i Democratic Senators Daniel leftists call a “war for oil” in Iraq Akaka and Daniel Inouye (pledged while American petrodollars contin- in exchange for Alaska Republican ue to flow to terrorist-sponsoring, oil Senators Ted Stevens’ and Lisa producing countries. Congressional Murkowski’s support of the Akaka debate on oil drilling in the Artic Bill, which would tribalize Native National Wildlife Reserve is once Hawaiians as other bills have done again in the public eye. to Native Alaskans and American On Nov. 9, 24 moderate Indians), the Honolulu Weekly crti- Republican congressmen joined cizes pro-drilling Alaskan Natives as Democrats in strip- “corporate,” ping the House denouncing prise, the eco-socialists are using Budget Bill of a pro- one Native false arguments about Alaskan vision that would group as natives, false images of life in the open the ANWR to Wildlife are “the largest ANWR, and false claims about the drilling. Senators, landowner effects of oil drilling on wildlife. on the other hand, actually doing in south-east Their real goal, and its effect on the voted 51-47 on A l a s k a . ” day-to-day life of millions of people, Nov. 3 against better in the Other leftists is contained in the preamble to the the Cantwell d e n o u n ce Earth Charter which reads: “... when Amendment, thus drilling areas. H a w a i i a n basic needs have been met, human keeping the ANWR a c t i v i s t s development is primarily about drilling authoriza- who accept being more, not having more.” tion in the budget bill. The conflict- Alaska-based funding. Apparently, In a First World context, this ing versions will now go to confer- the only “real” Natives are the ones leads to recession and unemploy- ence to be reconciled. President who line up with environmentalist ment. In a Third World context this Bush has pledged to authorize the dogma. In Alaska and Hawai‘i, eth- leads to poverty, disease and star- ANWR drilling, should the bill nicity is being transformed into a vation. The only way forward for reach his desk. political position. humanity and the environment is The same left-wing activists who Media accounts of the ANWR through economic development and claim that the liberation of Iraq is feature photos of caribou and musk improved technology. Prosperity really a “war for oil” are doing every- oxen frolicking in fields of wild- leads to improved human health thing they can to prevent oil and gas flowers. The Arctic slope looks like and improved natural environ- drilling in the ANWR, or anywhere this for about three months of the ments. Poverty damages both. By else in the United States. Many in year. A more realistic image of the pushing policies that create pover- the media assert that Alaskan Natives harsh environment of the ANWR ty, the so-called environmentalists are opposed to the ANWR drilling can be found in the photo galleries are actually damaging the environ- and that it poses a grave danger to of the Kaktovik, AK city Web site. ment. For them, socialism is more Alaskan caribou herds. Neither of The Sierra Club claims that, important than the environment these statements are true. “The harm to wildlife and this spec- they claim to protect. The following quote from tacular wilderness would be perma- MSNBC is a typical example of nent and irreparable.” The ANWR is media deceit regarding the ANWR: 19 million acres, an area larger than “Congress could soon approve Massachusetts, New Jersey, Hawai‘i, Ka Leo drilling in the refuge, a move opposed Connecticut and Delaware combined. by environmentalists who, along with If oil is found, less than 2,000 acres Inupiat Eskimos, also oppose off- would be directly affected. Editorials shore arctic development because of According to the U.S. possible risks to migrating whales Department of Interior, the Central NEED YOU and other wildlife.” Arctic caribou herd in Alaska’s exist- This strongly implies that the ing North Slope drilling areas actu- Do you like staying Inupiat are opposed to drilling the ally increased in size since drilling up to date on ANWR, which is false. The Inupiat began. Caribou around the Prudhoe current events? oppose only offshore drilling, which Bay oil field increased from about is not technically feasible in the 3,000 in the 1970s to over 32,000 ANWR area. Their support for on- in current years. The Porcupine Are you constantly shore drilling is explained on the Web caribou herd, which occupies the expressing your site of the city of Kaktovik, which, ANWR areas currently blocked opinions on with a population of 286, is the larg- from drilling, decreased in the same est human settlement in the ANWR: period. If they were truly con- different subjects? “The essence of the Kaktovik cerned about the caribou, logically position is that we would support oil the Sierra Club should be demand- Is writing something exploration and development of the ing more drilling, not less. you enjoy doing? coastal plain provided we are given Since most Alaskan Native the authority and the resources to groups support drilling, and wildlife ensure that it is done properly and are actually doing better in the drill- Write for the Editorials safely. Without the necessary provi- ing areas, what is the real goal of section and get paid for sions to ensure this protection, we environmentalists? something you already would not.” Their agenda, which is revealed Leftists point to one of the very in the Earth Charter and is endorsed like to do. few native groups that opposes drill- by the Sierra Club and many other ing, the Gwich’in, but do not note so-called environmentalists, reads: We need writers that the tribe is located hundreds of “... the dominant patterns of produc- who are informed miles south of the ANWR coastal tion and consumption are causing plain on the opposite side of the environmental devastation.” They and enthusiastic. Brooks Range. Another native group want to destroy the free enterprise that opposes oil drilling in the ANWR system and replace it with a sys- E-mail is the city of Point Hope — 700 miles tem that the Earth Charter says will [email protected] from the ANWR. The vast majority “Promote the equitable distribution of Alaskan Native corporations sup- of wealth within nations and among for your chance to get port drilling, as do the vast majority nations.” In other words, socialism. your ideas out there. of Alaskans. In order to destroy free enter- Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Comics & Crossword Page 6 | Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Comics Editor: Joe Guinto | (808) 956-7043 | [email protected]

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Box 11674, Honolulu, HI 96828-0674 Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Editor: Scott Alonso Associate Editor: Robert Shikina | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Wednesday, November 23, 2005 | Page 7 Consolation game goes in favor of the Wahine By Josh Capp came out strong with six points “When we called that timeout, [I Ka Leo Staff Writer from junior center Brittany Grice. told them] that we needed to posses The Rainbow Wahine pulled away the ball and take care of the ball and The University of Hawai‘i with a 9 point lead with fourteen we did,” Bolla said. Rainbow Wahine (1-1) basket- minutes left in the game. EIU would Defense was a crucial role in the ball team took on Eastern Illinois not give up as with 6:43 left in the ‘Bows’victory. University Panthers (0-2) at the Stan game, they brought the score back “On the plus side, we had 62 Sheriff Center this past Monday night to a four point deficit (48-44). This rebounds, so we finally got one in the Waikiki Beach Marriott Classic woke UH up as they went on a 5-2 positive going for us,” Bolla said. consolation game. UH would end run, giving the team some breathing Hawai‘i got 41 defensive rebounds up taking the runner-up spot in the room with 3:50 left in the game. It while the Panthers only had 8 offen- tournament by a 64-58 win; while did not last, as a quick three point sive rebounds. University of South California takes shot by junior guard Megan Casad “We had a huge size advantage, home the championship. of EIU brought the game back to but rebounding is definitely all about The slow paced game did not within two points. Then a lay up by heart. Coach instills rebounding as the get its first point until two minutes in. way to win games,” Grice said. “We were playing hard out there. We just Turnovers again plagued the Rainbow All Tournament Team: Wahine throughout the game. They were not playing smart,” senior guard compiled a total 31 as the Panthers Shay Murphy USC Amy Sanders said. Sanders finished only had 16. Camille LeNoir USC with 11 points and 12 rebounds. “Thirty-one turnovers is just Megan Sparks EIU Sparks led the Panthers with ridiculous, but I have to give them Tanya Smith Hawai‘i 23 points and 6 rebounds. This credit. They created a lot of those Amy Sanders Hawai‘i was an impressive game for Sparks [turnovers] by getting into the pass- because last season she only aver- ing lane. They went after our cuts,” aged 10.2 points per game and 4 UH Head Coach Jim Bolla said. Tournament MVP: rebounds per game. Thirty-one turnovers by the ‘Bows is Chloe Kerr USC “They just run a lot of motions the most under Bolla. and a lot of screens for [Sparks],” The Panthers were able to capi- Bolla said. “They executed and they talize off of UH’s problems by getting Sparks tied the game with a little executed really well; that is the dif- 10 points off of the turnovers. over 2 minutes left. Suddenly, every ference between them and us. We are It was not smooth sailing for the possession mattered. not executing very well, but we were TONY BLAZEJACK • Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Panthers as they just could not get the UH senior center Callie Spooner fortunate enough to get the win.” ball in the hoop going 8-32 on field put up a quick shot to regain the lead Grice led the Rainbow Wahine Forward Tanya Smith blocks Eastern Illinois’ Meagan Scaggs at the Stan goals and 2-14 on 3-pt shots. for the Rainbow Wahine. Grice was with 14 points and 12 rebounds while Sheriff Center Monday, Nov. 21. Smith recorded nine points with nine UH never lost the lead in the first fouled and made her two free shots, only playing 22 of 40 minutes. “I told rebounds in the Rainbow Wahine victory. half of the game, and even took an 11 giving UH a 57-53 lead with 1:30 [Grice] to turn her mind off because point lead. It would not last for long left. A by Taylor pulled when she thinks she creates situations as the Panthers went on a 9-2 run to UH to a seven point lead with 1:01. and thinks about things that are not end the half bring them back to three A foul by Spooner and two free shots worth worrying about,” Bolla said. at the end of the half, 30-27. made by Sparks brought the Panthers “So I just told her to go out there and In the second half, Hawai‘i back within 5 points. play tonight.” Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sports Page 8 | Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Editor: Scott Alonso Associate Editor: Robert Shikina | (808) 956-3215 | [email protected] Rainbow Ashley Watanabe Profile: Wahine looks to By Magdiel Vilchez Faith and Frustration Ka Leo Staff Writer continue There’s something different about the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team’s win streak starting libero. At 5 feet, 6 inches, she’s the shortest member of the start- By Glendalyn Junio ing lineup, but you could hardly miss Ka Leo Staff Writer her. With the school single-season record for digs (4.22 dpg), second- After coming off a runner- team All-WAC honors (2004) and a up finish in the Waikiki Beach unique personality based on faith in Marriott Classic, the Rainbow God, an alternate-color libero jersey Wahine (1-1) hope to make some is not the only thing that makes senior much needed improvements this Ashley Watanabe stand out. Thanksgiving weekend. The Entering the Rainbow Wahine pro- University of Hawai‘i women’s gram as a walk-on in an established basketball team hosts California Hawai‘i squad in 2001, Watanabe was State Northridge, Eastern not promised a significant role. Michigan, Idaho State, Texas “She’s been just the epitome of A&M, #17 De Paul, Washington hard work and perseverance,” said team State and Wisconsin at the 27th co-captain Cayley Thurlby. “There annual Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow are so many things that she overcame. Wahine Classic. People would say ‘Oh, where did she “I’m really excited for this come from? We didn’t see her play that tournament,” junior center Brittany much.’ The local girl from Aiea just Grice said. “There’s tons of good evolved into this awesome defensive teams and I believe it’s the oldest player, and I think she was patient and eight-team tournament still run- learned behind some really good play- ning in the NCAA.” ers, and performed when it counted.” The Rainbow Wahine recent- Playing with the Final-Four squad ly picked up their first win of that included All-Americans Kim the season with a 64-58 victo- Willoughby, Lily Kahumoku and All- ry over Eastern Illinois in the Conference libero Melissa Villaroman, consolation game of the Waikiki Watanabe found the silver lining of the Beach Marriott Classic. Though limited action cloud. UH claimed second place in the “I very much enjoyed going round-robin tournament, the team to the Final Four when I was a hopes to better their game in the freshman,” Watanabe said. “That was Rainbow Wahine Classic. The exciting. That was a treat for me to Rainbow Wahine accounted for 31 be so young in the sport and be able turnovers against Eastern Illinois to watch such elite players.” but were still able to hold the But if you ask anyone that knows Panthers off. Watanabe about her most prominent Senior libero Ashley Watanabe has 390 digs on the season and averages 4.11 digs per “We’re going to have to play characteristic, they’ll all give the same a lot better then we did [in the response — her faith. game. Both are highs on the team and third Waikiki Beach Marriott Classic],” “There are so many different overall in the Western Athletic Conference. UH head coach Jim Bolla said. dynamics to Ashley. She’s just a really She is one of three seniors on the Rainbow “It’s really just the executions and inspiring person,” said Thurlby. “She’s Wahine volleyball team running the plays.” really sound in her faith and the way “We need to run our offense she lives her life, just full of energy all FILE PHOTO better,” senior guard/forward Amy the time. She’s one of those people who Ka Leo O Hawai‘i Sanders said. “Right now all our is not very close-minded about many shots are forced up in the end.” events, and she’ll come and she’ll sup- minute I have here with the people that has to do with [being] on the road, some- unexpected. But just the chemistry and Sanders was named in the All- port you. She’s one of those individuals I’m surrounded by.” thing like being happy with failing and the way that the girls worked together Tournament Team with fellow that goes deeper than skills.” Though Watanabe suffered a wrist shifting into a new environment, and not was like nothing I’ve ever seen on a Rainbow Wahine sophomore for- A member of Grace Bible injury during practice prior to last year’s playing the game that I have to play.” team before.” ward Tanya Smith. Church, Watanabe has kept her faith postseason, it has not been physical Even outside of volleyball, You could add singing the nation- “We’re playing hard, we just as a top priority. conflicts that have caused Watanabe the Watanabe continued the battle with her- al anthem at the Stan Sheriff Center need to play smarter; and when “What has inspired me most is just most grief. self. “I don’t have that story of being in to the list. During Senior Night last things go wrong we need to keep how God has worked in all aspects of “My biggest roadblock has always total despair, and I think that has to do a Friday, Watanabe left plenty of jaws our composure,” Sanders said. my life,” Watanabe said. “In order for been me mentally,” Watanabe said. “I’ve lot with my faith. And it just goes back hanging as she performed a soul- “If we play like we know me to really live to the fullest of life, I never been challenged so much in my to mental blocks,” said Watanabe. “My ful rendition of the Star-Spangled how to play, we’re going to be keep that as my focus and enjoy every life until my college career. A lot of it biggest struggle has been trying to mold Banner and Hawai‘i Pono‘i. In fact, up against a ranked two team.” myself into the person I want to be and her future may see more microphones Grice said. changing my lifestyle. I went from semi- than volleyballs. “I’ll try to continue Through the Rainbow Wahine party girl to just calmed down, and [I] musically somehow ... with the fam- Classic’s 27 years of existence, the understand that there’s more out there.” ily band [NYK],” Watanabe said. Rainbow Wahine have claimed As Watanabe grew in faith, she Additionally, the Aiea native has four championships as well run- grew in talent. In 2004, she began to plans to venture on and off the island. ner-up four times. Their last title see extended minutes on the floor and “I want to travel, try a mission’s was in 1999. a leadership role with a starting position trip to a third-world country. Maybe the Wisconsin (Big 10) and Idaho on the Rainbow Wahine squad. Philippines,” Watanabe said. State (Big Sky) will be the first to “She’s just really aggressive and Watanabe will graduate in tip off the tournament on Friday at inspirational too, because she’ll fly December of 2005 with a degree 9 a.m. The Rainbow Wahine will around digging balls on the court, and in Business Management, and will face off with Washington State she makes everyone want to play better follow in her older sister’s footsteps (Pac-10) in the second game of the defense and be a better player,” Thurlby by working for the family business, tournament. “Right now our big- said. “She’s really vocal, so she pulls Watanabe Realty. gest threat is Washington State,” everyone in.” Though Watanabe’s future will Bolla said. “We don’t look past “She’s a big, big part of the team, surely see fresh, bright opportunities the first team we’re playing but and we probably couldn’t be where we and experiences, her presence on and off there are a lot of good teams in the are without her,” said UH Head Coach the court will be sorely missed. tournament.” Dave Shoji. “She’s more than just a team- Washington State held a 6-22 If you ask her to pick her most mate,” said Thurlby. “She’s one of record last season. Despite the 9th memorable Rainbow Wahine moment, my best friends.” place conference rank, “They‘re the list would go on and on. However, And as the leis begin to accu- going to be ready for us,” Bolla something about last year’s undefeated mulate and topple the 5’6” libero, said. “[Washington State] is coming season stands out. fans begin to say aloha to an amazing off of their best season start (2-0).” “The UCLA game stands out in person and athlete. Texas A&M and Cal State my head because it was just so memo- “Her enthusiasm and just her exam- Northridge are set to play later rable,” Watanabe said. “There are so ple have been inspiration for everybody that afternoon at 1 p.m., followed many [moments] to choose from. Just on the team and the program,” Shoji by nationally ranked DePaul and last year’s season was incredible. It was said. “And we’ll miss that.” Eastern Michigan at 3:30pm.