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TOO COLD TO HANDLE K ELLY Z AKIMI Contributing Writer Failures in the pilot fl ame igniter and the pressure relief valve are the culprits behind the recent lack of hot water for residents in Hale Aloha Ilima, Hale Aloha Lokelani and Frear Halls. Problems persist even though all water heating systems are examined by private contractors under Student Housing Services multiple times a year. According to SHS Associate Director for Operations Dana Yoshimura, high winds frequenting the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa are causing more malfunctions in the water heating systems than usual. Student Housing Services is collaborating with the private maintenance contractors to remedy these malfunctions as quickly as possible and ensure possible problems in the future are avoided. “For example, we plan to purchase attic stock of various components in order to have these parts available on-hand to avoid repair delays due to shipping,” Yoshimura said in an email inter view. Students can also do their part to alleviate the hot water shortages by taking shorter showers. “Shortages may also be related to peak period of high water usage. Less consumption during peak periods may help,” Yoshimura said. Freshman Nick Farrant, a resident in Hale A loha L okelani, is one of the students affected by the shortage. “It is a bummer when I can’t take a hot shower, but we have hot water 90 percent of the time,” he said. “People should be more grateful for what they have and patient.”
OV E R A L L H O U S I N G M A I N T E N A N C E UH housing is maintained by SHS Operations and private contractors for services such as custodial
work, waste disposal and extermination. Residents who have maintenance problems in their room or common areas can submit an online service request through the Pilikia system. Requests are reviewed each workday and then assigned to the appropriate group for repair, enabling
staff to quickly address maintenance problems. “Usually they fix problems within two days – they are really quick about it,” said Frear Hall resident Jennifer Wong. “And if it is not done the way it’s supposed to be, you can always call them back, and they’ll be willing to help.” This willingness is also appreciated by Heather Schulz and Francesca Koethe, residents of Hale Noelani. “The workers are usually very friendly and really professional,” Koethe said. However, both Koethe and Schulz said they wish for better quality work the fi rst time a maintenance problem is cited. “My door just broke a couple of weeks ago,” Schulz said. “They came to fi x the door right away, but they left and it was still not fi xed. And they came back, but it’s still not fi xed to this day. I don’t think they spent enough time on it to make sure it worked properly – completely.”
A DM I N I S T R AT I O N I M P ROV E M E N T S Koethe believes that the administration should be friendlier and more willing to help with maintenance issues.
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“When we had maggots, we brought the bag to the RD [Residence Director],” Koethe said. “He didn’t really look twice at us. When we had bedbugs, they didn’t compensate for anything. “They gave us an extra room, but we had to move all of our stuff by ourselves – no one helped us. They aren’t very accommodating.” Farrant, who also had to move out of his room because of a bedbug infestation, agreed that improvements can be made. “I feel like a lot of the slowness is from administration,” he said. “I had to go through the Resident Director to get all these forms, but he is busy – he has all these different concerns. Maybe if it was someone’s specific job to just be there so you can tell them when there is a problem.”
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A stylish man always wears a watch – what once started out as a tool to keep the time has become a statement fashion accessory. The modern man is confronted by a host of different environments, and maintaining your watch collection to meet these needs will help you stay on time and on top. These three watch essentials can cover every occasion.
STANDARD WATCH This is your go-to watch. A minimalist design will make it easier to pair with your day-to-day outfits. Play it safe by matching the color of the strap with your shoe or belt color. Be aware: The standard watch defi nes your look. Stay away from bold colors, oversized faces and eccentric designs.
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CL ASSY WATCH This watch can be an accessory for special occasions such as dates, weddings and formal parties. An analog-style watch in black, brown, navy blue, gold or silver combinations is preferable. Keep in mind that your watch should complement your outfi t and not overpower it. This is a long-term asset, so you should be willing to spend a little extra.
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FITNESS WATCH Fashion meets function in the fitness watch, which can become an important tool in your workout. While current fitness watches measure everything from heart rate to step counts, the most important function is an easy-to-use stopwatch. Timing your runs, bikes, swims and workout routines is a given, and an appropriate watch is more portable and easier to keep track of than your phone.
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Sydney Haydel leaves her mark JEREMY NIT TA Associate Sports Editor
The most popular players are generally the ones with the best statistics. But for a team to be truly successful, there must be those who are willing to sacrifice personal glory for the benefit of the team. Statistically, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa junior guard Sydney Haydel is averaging 3.1 points per game this season, but offense is not where her true value lies. “Syd is a player who has bought into our defensive philosophy,” said head coach Laura Beeman. “She plays the opponent’s best offensive player. She is a great leader and teammate, and she has bought in hook, line and sinker. She works incredibly hard and pushes her teammates to get better.”
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D E F E N S I V E P ROW E S S An example of Haydel’s value shone in the Rainbow Wahine’s victory against UC Davis. Haydel matched up with Aggie star guard Cortney French, who entered the game averaging more than 11 points per game and shooting almost 40 percent from the field. Against Haydel, French struggled and fi nished with seven points on 2-for-8 shooting. Being the team’s defensive stopper might not be the most glamorous role on a team, but it is an important one that Haydel embraces. “Numbers really aren’t something that plays a factor in the role I play,” Haydel said. “Defense is my bread and butter. A lot of stuff I do doesn’t show up in the stat sheet, but I’m so glad to do it. At the end of the game, the only stat that really matters is who won and who lost the game.”
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Haydel, a 5-foot, 8-inch junior from Woodland Hills, Calif., has also assumed more of a leadership role in her second season as a starter. “Leadership doesn’t have to come from class standing,” Beeman said. “Leadership comes from within a player. So it could come from a freshman or a senior. We have been fortunate that
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Junior guard Sydney Haydel racked up 25 steals so far this season, good for second on the team. Mia [Kamilah Martin] and Syd have stepped up as a leader. … But Syd is different because I believe she is a great leader but also a great follower.” Haydel has another season left of eligibility with the Rainbow Wahine, but it’s not too early for her to look back on what her mark on the program will be. “I want to be remembered as a great teammate; someone who came in day-in and day-out, helped my teammates out, made them better, pushed them to work harder and helped us become something the fans want to watch,” Haydel said. “I’m an energy player, so I may not show up in the stats, but what matters is that I made a positive impact on these girls.” Beeman, who has only coached Haydel for this season,
already has high praise for her starting shooting guard. “She has been an absolute joy to coach, and that’s something that I can’t say about a lot of players,” Beeman said. “I’ve had some girls who have been good players, but not good players to coach. Sydney embodies team. She has a great attitude, and she buys in. She wants to win, and as a coach that’s something that I have the utmost respect for. ... She is the kind of player you want on your roster, and I look forward to having her back next season.”
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Success comes Cheape for the Warriors M ADDIE SAPIGAO Staff Writer Senior libero Matthew Cheape has worked hard to get where he is today. He is currently the starting libero for the No. 11 Warrior volleyball team (5-10, 4-8 Mountain Pacifi c Sports Federation) and has appeared in 62 out of the 64 sets in season so far. The journey that Cheape has experienced in his four years at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has been fi lled with challenges that he has overcome.
T H E YO U N G E R DAYS Born and raised in Mililani, Cheape had always wanted to be a Warrior. “We don’t have any pro sports here, so UH was our pro sport,” Cheape said. “I defi nitely looked up to them as a kid.” It was Cheape’s older sister, Lauren, who introduced him to volleyball. “I fi rst learned the game cause actually my older sister played,” Cheape said. “My dad and her would always play on the side yard, so I learned the basics from there.” Cheape graduated from Mililani High School in 2008, where he earned four letters in volleyball, was a fi rst-team all-star selection and received honorable allstate mention for three consecutive years. Along with volleyball, Cheape lettered in soccer. “I played soccer and basketball–[they were] the main two,” Cheape said. “I actually didn’t start playing competitive volleyball until high school.”
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Senior libero Matthew Cheape ranks second on the team with 1.58 digs per set.
After four years of hard work and dedication to the Warriors, Cheape has earned the starting libero position. “It has defi nitely made me a better person, and I think it has taught me a lot of things like how to persevere and gave me a good work ethic,” he said.
Cheape didn’t officially start his college volleyball career until 2010 due to redshirting his first year at UH. He didn’t see the court his freshman year, but gained a role on the court for his sophomore season. His playing time increased, and he was used mainly as a serving and defensive specialist. He recorded eight digs and one assist for the season. During Cheape’s junior year, he appeared in one match and did not log any stats. His playing time was cut drastically from season to season, but that didn’t deter him from still putting in his best effort for the team. “If the opportunity was there to start, it just gave me that drive to keep working, and it happened,” Cheape said. In Cheape’s appearance as libero for the Warriors in their second match of the season against No. 2 BY U, he had a team-high 11 digs. From there, Cheape claimed his spot as starting libero. He is currently second on the team for the most digs with 98, behind sophomore outside hitter JP Marks with 106.
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Cheape’s passion for volleyball is evident, and his love for UH and his teammates is unmistakable. “Playing with Cheape is like playing with [sophomore middle blocker] Davis Holt,” said sophomore outside hitter Brook Sedore. “ Those two kids want to win so bad and are so hard on themselves. He’s a hard worker and is willing to get out of his shell for the better of the team.”
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