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Students raise their voices for free speech NOELLE FUJII News Editor
Art can be free speech, according to Roger Fonseca from the American Civil Liberties Union. “Free speech is anything that tries to get a message across,” Fonseca said. “Yes there’s free speech, but you can limit it reasonably.” On Tuesday morning, about 80 people gathered in front of HauM Ā NA’s mural by the Art Building to protest for their right for free speech and against the development of telescopes on Mauna Kea. Words that were painted on the mural were covered because they did not
match the design that was approved to be painted. “We’re on a university,” Hawaiian cultural practitioner Andre Perez said. “We’re talking about free speech to express our politics and our cultural values. And that includes protecting our sacred mountain.” HauM Ā NA is a student movement for “aloha no ka ‘ā ina,” or “love for the land.”
FREE SPEECH “ The First Amendment protects speech that is controversial, speech that is unpopular, speech that is provocative, speech that is critical,” said political science professor Katharina Heyer.
According to Heyer, students at the university have fairly broad freedom of expression rights. “On the other hand, the university also has the right to maintain the proper functioning and order of the university,” Heyer said. “So they have the right to place limitations on the freedom of expression.” Heyer said the limitations the university places on free speech have to be reasonable and content-neutral. Reasonable includes making sure the acts of free speech are not disrupting the functions of the university. Content-neutral means the university should not be interested in the content of the speaker or the speaker’s message. Continued on Page 2
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Free speech staying content-neutral from page 1
According to Heyer, the university designates free speech venues on campus. “But once the university designates spaces, then they are bound,” Heyer said. “Their restrictions have to be content-neutral. They have to be necessary for fulfi lling the university’s mission.” According to Matthew Nagata, president of Campus Center Board, students have the right to assemble. “Students have the right to assemble, but if the rally or event were to be held in a ‘reservable’ space in the Campus Center complex, we would ask that the organizing party contact Campus Center Meeting and Events Services to reserve the space,” Nagata said. “If a group were to occupy a reserved space without a reservation, the group could be asked to leave.” According to Nagata, campus administration has the right to disperse any event that causes a disruption to normal operations or poses a threat. “As with any gathering, per UH system’s policies, campus administration has the right to disperse an event that causes a disruption to normal operations or poses a threat to health or safety,” Nagata said.
T H E MU R A L W I T H A M E S S AG E According to Nagata, the construction company owns the construction barriers that were painted for the Ka Leo Arts Festival and has delegated the responsibility of managing and governing postings on the exterior of the boards to the campus, which delegated the responsibility to the CCB.
The right for free speech on campus
On Saturday afternoon, Ka Leo requested that the painters of the mural cover the painted words, “UH cannot be a Hawaiian place of learning while leading the desecration of Mauna a W ā kea. Hey UH, be accountable… Be a Hawaiian place of learning… Stand with the people… Stop the desecration. Stop the thirty meter telescope!” The painters refused and were told the words would be
painted over with the Ka Leo Arts Festival information, which was a stipulation of all of the murals. “The CCB just asked that murals be painted and maintained in a matter consistent with the approved sketches,” Nagata said.
M AU N A A WĀ K E A According to the UH Institute for Astronomy website, Mauna Kea hosts the world’s largest astronomical ob-
There are a lot of legal issues that a lot of us can see here, but I think overall it’s to see that people are active and passionate about these issues” - Kevin Argote covered if they didn’t cover them. For the construction barriers to be used for the festival, Ka Leo had to ask for approval by the CCB. “As part of the standard CCB proposal process, Ka Leo included eight sketches of the proposed murals as well as some logistical details to CCB,” Nagata said. “The CCB evaluated the proposal, including the provided sketches.” The Facilities Management committee recommended the proposal to the General Board, which approved the eight sketches as submitted for exhibition on the barricade walls. “There was concern about vandalism and maintenance, so we were given some guidelines that we had to follow,” Board of Publications chairwoman Rebekah Carroll said. “And one guideline did state that what was painted had to match the approved design.” The words on the mural were
servatory, with telescopes operated by astronomers from 11 countries. There are currently 13 working telescopes near the summit of Mauna Kea. “Because of the high altitude (14,000 feet) and the clear, stable atmosphere above the mountain, Mauna Kea is the best site in thw Northern Hemisphere, and among the two or three very best sites in the entire world for astronomy,” said Günther Hasinger, astronomer and director of UH’s Institute for Astronomy. “Construction of the 30-meter telescope is expected to begin next year.” The university has a lease from the state for all the land within a 2.5 mile radius of the site of the UH 2.2 meter telescope, which is essentially all the land above 3,700 meters elevation except for the portions that lie within the Mauna Kea Ice Natural Area Reserve. The leased land is known as the Mauna Kea Science Reserve.
In June 2000, the Board of Regents formulated the Mauna Kea Science Reserve Master Plan, which establishes management guidelines for the next 20 years. Management of the summit area is now the responsibility of the Office of Mauna Kea Management in Hilo.
P RO T E S T AT T R AC T S A L L Law student Kevin Argote attended the rally with his constitutional law class. “This is a constitutional law issue, and so our professor allowed us class time to come out here,” Argote said. “We came as a group to come watch the First Amendment in action.” He believes it’s good to keep dialogue on issues like this open. “There are a lot of legal issues that a lot of us can see here, but I think overall it’s to see that people are active and passionate about these issues,” Argote said.“It’s very heartening to see that everyone wants to get their voice out and heard.” Student Ka‘ili Rattley said she attended the rally to support the claims the artist of the mural made. “I support the claims that the artist is making that it’s not ok that the school, UH M ā noa, who claims to be a Hawaiian school and a place for Hawaiian learning, that they desecrate and they silence Hawaiian students and people of Hawai‘i’s voice in the issues that they’re participating in,” Rattley said. Sports Editor Joey Ramirez and Editor-in-Chief Bianca Bystrom Pino contributed to this story.
According to UH Mānoa’s Practices and Procedures Governing Time, Place and Manner of Public Speech Activities, the Campus Center Forum can be used for public speech activities on a first-come-first-serve basis, with the proper clearance from the Campus Center Scheduling Officer. These activities can be conducted as long as the activities are conducted in an orderly manner and do not interfere with classroom construction, office or student privacy, study conditions, meetings and ceremonies, pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other functions of the campus. Sound amplification equipment can be used in the designated public forum area as long as it does not interfere with the campus’ educational functions and affairs. Board of Publications chairwoman Rebekah Carroll said the Ka Leo student newspaper is available for free speech.
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‘28 DAYS LATER’ (2002) IK AIK A SHIVELEY Staff Writer Twenty-eight days after the outbreak of a rage virus, Jim (Cillian Murphy) awakens from a coma to find himself in a deserted hospital in London. As he ventures through the empty city, he discovers what caused it when he encounters the infected. Director Danny Boyle used digital video cameras, giving the film a gritty documentary look. These DV cameras were essential for keeping the budget low, as well as giving a frenzied effect on high-speed motion such as the running infected. The cinematography throughout the film, most noticeably when Jim is exploring the abandoned city, is beautifully shot. Scenes like this make audiences believe that Jim is the last human on earth. What separates “28 Days Later” from other zombie fi lms are the infected. Unlike past zombie films, these creatures can infect others by spitting blood, and they can run. The fact that they sprint with such rage and agility is vividly frightening.
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Changing the conversation JOSEPH H AN Managing Editor
All forms of art – such as painting, dance, singing and writing – are potential before they enter the political sphere. In this way, art is social by nature and is a means to engage people by reflecting reality, informing, offering a critique and subverting our understanding of current systems. Ultimately, art is created within a certain context. With the heated issue this week regarding the painting over of a mural created by students, Ka Leo has been a target of anger and protest. From the start, the process for Ka Leo to allow students to paint murals was bureaucratic with guidelines and restricted freedom. Every year, in preparation for the Arts Festival, Ka Leo offers space for dozens of student groups and artists to paint on to promote the event. Specifically, the canvases on the construction barriers around campus belong to the Campus Center Board and were not intended as spaces for free speech, but rather as opportunities to showcase creativity and talent.
T H E E F F I C AC Y O F A R T
W hile a portion of HauM Ā NA’s mural was painted over, that part spoke with a specific political agenda. A rt should very well provide a forum for discussion – whether it ’s in a classroom, exhibit or personal spaces – and the covering up of the mural’s text was the universit y’s way of saying that this wasn’t the right place for the conversation to take place. The message may have been directed to the university, but the audience – whether that be individual students, administrators or the campus community
at large – would come to receive that protest in a glance. What then is the efficacy of a message when it is only received in passing moments? Can this stop viewers and empower them to be accountable, to “Stop the desecration,” to “Stand with the people” as agents for change? These may be cynical questions, but it should be the art itself that stops viewers and arrests their imaginations. Provoking deeper thought is how art’s creativity makes strong impressions that cause viewers to question the intent of an artist. Attention has been focused on the erasure of words rather than on the success of the art itself. It’s ironic to think that, through its absence and the accusations of censorship, the reaction of the public and news coverage has indeed amplified the message and brought more attention to the issue at hand.
W H O S E VO I C E I S I T A N Y WAY? The protest on Oct. 15 proves that the community cares about voice and the message of the mural, but with it came individuals questioning Ka Leo’s mission as “ The Voice.” Ka Leo’s editorial integrity lies in verifying information, presenting multiple sides and taking objective stances as well as presenting opportunities for any student to highlight events, cover news and express opinions in things important to them. By condemning Ka Leo in reaction to the mural being covered up, are students claiming that it hasn’t done its duty as a news organization? The reality is that Ka Leo had no choice but to follow the board’s request. The true shame is that the echoing backlash Ka Leo received has been rooted in cyni-
cism and recursive blame toward organizations. It is necessary to recognize that this reactionary blaming of Ka Leo does not seek to understand both sides, let alone do research in the same way Ka Leo’s articles are written. Perhaps these students protesting are the same readers who saw Ka Leo’s coverage of an ASUH meeting where supporters and opponents testified concerning same-sex marriage. Ka Leo also helped to publicize a Hawai‘i Language Roadmap initiative to promote a multi-lingual workforce in our state, previewed the ‘Ā ina Forum hosted by Native Voices that focused on land rights and kuleana and informed students that the Ka Papa Loi K ā newai has received funding for a cultural resource center. Perhaps these students know that some of the most active scholars, leaders and fellow colleagues in their community utilize Ka Leo as a vehicle to express their voices because these kinds of stories make significant contributions to the community, which speaks volumes more than a comment to “like.” Essentially, what is truly being silenced in this recent controversy is the path to finding answers to real problems such as how the university can be more accountable, how it can stand with the people and how it can end desecration of lands. Rather than align with one side of students over another and instead of lamenting what ’s been done, let us change the conversation to one based on solutions, whether it ’s on your own or through Ka L eo. Ka L eo is not simply “ The” voice; it is a collective of ideas, passions and agendas in the students that express them, and those students can always include you.
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Students and supporters of the protest were given chalk and invited to express their opinions on the mural.
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Sports Katiana Ponce and the Rainbow Wahine will try for a repeat of last year’s four-set win over the alumnae. KENNETH RODRIGUEZ-CLISHAM KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
‘Bows face their past in annual alumnae game GABE E STEVEZ Staff Writer As the season winds down, the annual Rainbow Wahine alumnae match will be underway, and fans can catch a glimpse of Hawai‘i star volleyball players of the past and present. This weekend, the ‘Bows will go up against former All-Americans such as Lauren Duggins, Kanoe Kamana’o, Victoria Prince and Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, who helped mold a foundation of success for
years to come. These athletes have shown great power in defense and offense behind the net. A game like this serves as recuperation and a time to touch up on things that can make the team better. “It takes the edge off your team, but it’s a good time to get back in the practice gym and not just worry about the opponent,” head coach Dave Shoji said. After a loss against UC Santa Barbara, this game against former faces of UH may be what the ‘Bows need. Although they
beat Cal Poly in straight sets the next day, the Rainbow Wahine still feel the sting of their loss to the Gauchos. Learning from mistakes is a key part of development among teams, but this alumnae game will also be beneficial as the ‘Bows move forward. Holding a 16 -2 record in the final weeks of the season, the players plan to use their excitement about the match to improve. “There’s always a pressure to win, but it’s more of a fun game,” senior outside hit-
ter Emily Hartong said. “We’re not really too worried about scouting the other team.” The ‘Bows will push to keep the level of intensity, while the alumnae will be looking to avenge a four set loss to the varsity last year.
UPCOMING GAMES Hawai‘i alumnae match Friday, 7 p.m. The game will be played at Stan Sheriff Center. Admission is free for students with valid UH IDs.
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