A K LEO T H E
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 to TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 VOLUME 109 ISSUE 43
Serving the students of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
V O I C E
www.kaleo.org
follow our
T W IT T E R : @KALEOOHAWAII for BREAKING
NEWS, UPDATES, WEB EXCLUSIVES & VIDEO COVERAGE.
ILLUSTRATION BY NICHOLAS SMITH / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
Honor Society Conference aims to enrich NOELLE F UJII News Editor
Honor societies on campus will host the 2014 Honor Society Conference in February with the goal of forming a stronger campus community. “The grand scheme purpose is to facilitate communication and campus spirit at UH because in addition to the honor societies being fractioned and not talking to each other, when we were talking about this, we also came to the conclusion that not only is it the honor societies, it’s everyone else at UH,” senior kinesiology major Brent Kobs said.
Golden Key, Mortar Board, the Honors Student Organization and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars will hold the conference on Feb. 8 with the theme of “enriching the college experience.” This is the second conference they have put on. “The reason we did this in the fi rst place was last year this idea came about because there’s a lot of overlap between Mortar Board, Golden Key and NSCS,” Kobs said. “And because of this, some of the executive board members started to wonder why these honor societies had never done a collaborative event together.”
A DIVIDED CAMPUS Kobs said the campus community is divided largely because UH M ā noa is a commuter school. “Because of that, people come, they take their classes and once they’re done, they leave. Because there’s no reason for them to stick around and get to know other people of this community,” Kobs said. “So this conference is a reason for people to stick around and have conversations with their peers and get to know people from other areas of study and network and potentially form a stronger campus community.” A lthough the conference is
titled “Honor Society Conference,” the event is open to all faculty, staff and students, according to Kobs. Kobs said presentations and the general discussion for the conference will be based around enhancing students’ college experience by getting involved in things other than schoolwork. “Because there’s more to being a student than coming to class, taking notes, going home, studying for your test and that’s it,” Kobs said. “You can have a much better college experience by getting involved in clubs, RIOs (registered independent organi-
zations) or just getting involved in other programs, fi nding a job that’s related to your interests, not just working at some retail shop that you don’t really like.” The idea is to provide attendees with the information they need to go out and expand themselves. There will also be a small RIO involvement fair, according to Kobs. The Premedical Association, Health Behavior Change Research Student Chapter, Phi Alpha Theta, La Raza Unida and Psi Chi are some of the organizations that will be involved.
Continued on page 2
Page 2 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Twitter @kaleoohawaii | news@kaleo.org | Noelle Fujii Editor | Fadi Youkhana Associate
News
K A LEO STUDENTS AND FACULTY SHARE T H E
SPEAKERS
V O I C E
Ka Leo O Hawai‘i
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa 2445 Campus Road Hemenway Hall 107 Honolulu, HI 96822
Newsroom (808) 956-7043 Advertising (808) 956-7043 Facsimile (808) 956-9962 E-mail kaleo@kaleo.org Website www.kaleo.org
EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief Bianca Bystrom Pino Managing Editor Joseph Han Chief Copy Editor Kim Clark Assoc Chief Copy Editor Kirstie Campbell News Editor Noelle Fujii Assoc News Editor Fadi Youkhana Features Editor Brad Dell Assoc Features Editor Nicolyn Charlot Opinions Editor Doorae Shin Sports Editor Joey Ramirez Assoc Sports Editor Hayley Musashi Comics Editor Nicholas Smith Photo Editor Jessica Homrich Assoc Photo Editor Ismael Ma Web Specialist Blake Tolentino Web Editor Joanne Hayag Web Editor Robert Chang
ADVERTISING
E-mail advertising@kaleo.org Ad Manager Gabrielle Pangilinan PR Coordinator Tianna Barbier Ka Leo O Hawai‘i is the campus newspaper of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. It is published by the Board of Publications three times a week except on holidays and during exam periods. Circulation is 10,000. Ka Leo is also published once a week during summer sessions with a circulation of 5,000. Ka Leo is funded by student fees and advertising. Its editorial content reflects only the views of its writers, reporters, columnists and editors, who are solely responsible for its content. No material that appears in Ka Leo may be reprinted or republished in any medium without permission. The first newsstand copy is free; for additional copies, please visit Ka Leo. Subscription rates are $50 for one semester and $85 for one year. ©2012 Board of Publications.
ADMINISTRATION
The Board of Publications, a student organization chartered by the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents, publishes Ka Leo O Hawai‘i. Issues or concerns can be reported to the board (Rebekah Carroll, chair; Nicholas Pope, vice chair; or Mechelins Kora Iechad, treasurer) via bop@hawaii.edu. Visit www.kaleo.org/board_of_publications
“We are gathering other RIOs, not just honor societies, just regular RIOs to attend and have a table there, advertise themselves, maybe pick up a few members or network with other RIOs so they could potentially do events together as well,” Kobs said. “And again, this is all coming back to just facilitating conversations between people of different groups. And that’s going to help build a campus community.”
STUDENT EXPERIENCES Any student can present at the conference, including those who are not in any honor society, according to Kobs. “We want to put a huge emphasis on student presenters because why would you want to have another professor lecture at you why you should get involved when you’re already being lectured at in your classes,” Kobs said. “So we
think it’s going to be much better for students to hear other students’ stories and maybe that’ll be a source of inspiration for them.” There will also be faculty speaking at the conference as keynote speakers. Students had until Dec. 6 to submit abstracts of what their topics were going to be for the conference. Kobs said the conference planning committee looked for presentations that relate to the theme of the conference. “We want to see variety because not everyone is into the same things,” Kobs said. “And since this conference is open to everyone, we want to cater to as many people as possible, but also provide different viewpoints that people might already have.” The conference will take place on Feb. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Campus Center.
James Caron, former director of the Honors program and an English professor, will be a keynote speaker at the event, along with Maenette Benham, Dean of the Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Caron will talk about how to approach assembling the credits necessary for a bachelor’s to ensure some adventure during the college journey. “I think that the essence of what I would say about ‘adventure’ in earning the 120 credits for a bachelor’s degree is to remember that beyond the major and general education requirements, a student has elective credits that allow for trying new things that will take a person out of his or her comfort zone,” Caron said. According to Caron, earning general education credits can also be approached as an opportunity to find out about a subject
that sounds intriguingly new. “Who knows ... that exploration could awaken an interest a student didn’t know she had and lead to a second major,” Caron said. “This open-minded approach doesn’t mean random choices, but one can build in variety, and the undergraduate level is the best chance to explore widely, to be extravagant, as Thoreau would say.” Benham will be speaking about the “Hawaiian Place of Learning” on campus, drawing on ‘Ōlelo Noʻeau, or Hawaiian wise sayings. “I intend to draw on ʻŌlelo Noʻeau to illuminate a set of principles that guide what we do in higher education from learning and teaching, to the discovery and value-added of our research and inquiry, to the covenant we all have – students, staff and faculty – to engage our many areas of knowledge and best practices to improve the quality of our lives and our communities,” Benham said.
Smoking ban yet to be implemented FADI YOUKHANA Associate News Editor The prohibition of the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes on campus has not yet been implemented according to Lori Ideta, Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students. The ban was set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2014. “The ban will not be implemented as of Jan. 1, 2014, pending ongoing discussions with faculty and staff representatives,” Ideta said. The Offi ce of the Vice President for Administration and the Chief Financial Offi cer are responsible for the implementation and compliance of the policy in collaboration with heads of all UH campuses. UH M ā noa would join 422 other colleges and universities that are 100 percent tobacco free, according to the American Lung Association statistics.
FAC T S
According to reports prepared by the Hawai‘i Department of Health, more than 26 percent of 18-24-year-old individuals are current smokers, according to a survey conducted in 2000. The policy would also eliminate the danger of secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke. Secondhand smoke is a mixture of side-stream smoke, which comes directly from a lighted cigarette, pipe or cigar, and mainstream smoke, which is exhaled from the mixture. Secondhand smoke has been classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a Group A carcinogen, which means that it causes cancer in humans.
W H AT I T M E A N S If the policy goes into effect, smoking will be prohibited in all
interior spaces owned, rented or leased by the university. Smoking would also be prohibited in building courtyards, breezeways and terraces. Individuals would not be allowed to smoke within 20 feet of building entrances or within 50 feet of designated pickup and drop-off points for campus and public bus transportation. Individuals would also be required to restrain from the use of tobacco use within the gates of the university’s outdoor sports and performing arts stadiums and arenas.
WHO IT AFFECTS The policy would not be exclusive to students, but rather apply to the university community, which includes faculty, staff and visitors. The prohibition would also apply to vaporists who use e -cigarettes.
CONSEQUENCES
According to Chancellor Tom Apple, violators of the policy, if implemented, will be asked to stop smoking and will be educated on the dangers of the habit.
ORIGIN
On Feb. 8, 2012, the 99th Associated Students of the University of Hawai‘i passed Senate Resolution 05-12: Tobacco Free Campus. The resolution gained further support, as the Mā noa Faculty Senate endorsed the resolution on March 21. The full text of the policy can be found at manoa.hawaii. edu/policies/pdfs/Dra f t Tobac coFree110613.pdf. As part of the same policy, the University of Hawai‘i offers services for individuals who wish to quit smoking/tobacco. For more information visit hawaii.edu/ smokingpolicy/howtoquit.html.
Twitter @kaleofeatures | features@kaleo.org |Brad Dell Editor |Nicolyn Charlot Associate
Page 3 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Features
Going beyond PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANNIE NGUYEN
Artwork for Linkin Park’s CD, released in October, represents a chaotic thoroughfare. ELIZABETH A NDERSON Staff Writer
Annie Nguyen is an accomplished alumna of the University of Hawai‘i at M ā noa who lives in Los Angeles and is pursuing her interests in graphic design and music. Her passion for graphic design began when she was 12 with the help of some friends. She expanded her interests to include coding basic HTML, Javascript and CSS, which then led her to acquaint herself with Macromedia Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop. “It’s really ‘nerdy,’ but I created all kinds of sites for everything I liked,” Nguyen said. “Looking back now, they were all good practice for me to learn the software and coding that later would lead me to study graphic design at the University of Hawai‘i M ā noa.”
A PA S S I O N F O R MU S I C
Through KTUH, UH M ā noa ‘s radio station, Nguyen’s interest in music helped her to overcome her fear of public speaking. “I remember many a nights, during my probation radio peri-
od, where I would make a playlist that was exactly 3 hours long so that I would not have to hop on the radio to speak,” she said. “But slowly, as I got a better time slot, I became more comfortable speaking about my passion for the artists I would play.” This led her to become part of a program named Space&Sound. The program tried to promote a genre labeled “beat music,” which Nguyen described as “not necessarily dance, could be ambient, has hip hop f lavor, hints of any electronic style and minimal vocals usually.” Space&Sound used its own money to f ly musicians to Hawai‘i. “This was never an organization that was aimed at making a profit, nor were we necessarily trying to start a movement,” Nguyen said. “In all honesty, it was because we were genuine fans of these musicians with our KTUH instincts, naturally just wanted to share the music we loved.”
DESIGNING A CAREER Nguyen moved to Los Angeles to further her design career.
“There is nothing wrong with design in Hawai‘i,” she said. “In fact, I think it’s phenomenal and has grown a lot since I moved in June of 2011, but I was looking to do something else … that would allow my voice to come through.” Nguyen secured a job as an art director of Machine Shop, a creative studio whose main client is Linkin Park. “I am a big advocate for always working on projects outside of work, and I feel I found a job that could somehow include some of my own passions and visions with,” she said. “Not only that, but I’ve met and had the chance to work with so many talented and creative individuals since starting this job.” Nguyen continues to work on her own designs and rebuild her brand. She posts to her online sketchbook (maybenot.org) and has started to set up an online store for her work. She has also begun to realize her interest in industrial design and fashion. “I don’t want to limit myself to any specifi c medium,” she said. “All in all, I hope to accomplish my personal to-do list. I believe that will be the most gratifying.”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANNIE NGUYEN
Annie Ngyen.
Page 4 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Twitter @kaleoopinions | opinions@kaleo.org | Doorae Shin Editor
Opinions
become an
account executive
2445 Campus Rd. Hemenway Hall 107 808-956-7043 | www.kaleo.org/jobs
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Senator Laura Thielen & Attorney Tony Gill At St. Clement’s Church, corner of Makiki Street & Wilder Avenue
January 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM Everyone is cordially invited to attend an Open Forum sponsored by The Hawaii Chapter of Americans for Democratic Action. For more information call: 944-9240 www.adaction.org
WALLYG / FLICKR
Meatless Monday: an easy, delicious New Year’s resolution K ENNY TORRELLA At this time of the year, many of us are likely thinking about New Year’s resolutions and how we can make the world, and ourselves, better in 2014. We often make far-fetched and vague New Year’s resolutions that don’t stick. So how about making a resolution to do something that’s easy and can make a real difference for animals, the environment and our own health? It’s called Meatless Monday. Meatless Monday, which stems from a U.S. government resourcesaving initiative from World War I, has gone mainstream. Household names like Oprah Winfrey and Al Gore are touting the benefits of eating less meat. According to the Huffington Post, even the Norwegian army is going meat-free one day a week. Meatless Monday has also taken off on college campuses, with more than 200 colleges and universities now participating and more than 20 percent of college students reporting that they’re consciously cutting back on meat consumption. Why the shift toward eating more plants and fewer animals? The current high levels of meat consumption in the U.S. support inhumane practices in industrial factory farms, and they push small family farmers out of business. Eating less meat means fewer animals suffer, creates less waste and pollution and places more value on humane and sustainable agriculture, which benefits family farmers and generates more income for rural communities. Going meat-free for one day a week makes a big difference for the chickens, pigs and cows as most suffer in factory farms from birth. For example, egg-laying hens are typically confined in small metal cages. Each
bird lives in a space smaller than an iPad, leaving the bird unable to even flap her wings or engage in other natural behaviors. Breeding pigs in the pork industry are locked into cramped crates that are barely larger than their own bodies for virtually their entire lives, suffering from intense physical and psychological distress. By choosing meat-free options one day a week, we can all help prevent an enormous amount of cruelty to animals that feel pain and pleasure just as we do.
I T C O U L D S AV E YO U R L I F E In addition to helping animals, humans have much to gain from participating in Meatless Monday. A number of studies have found that “meat-reducers” – those who eat less meat than the average American – tend to have lower rates of high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and even certain types of cancer. Former president Bill Clinton, once known for his love of fast food, has been making headlines with his recent dietary change. After years of battling heart problems and undergoing quadruple bypass surgery, Clinton took his doctor’s advice to reduce his meat consumption and increase his intake of plant-based foods. He swapped the chicken nuggets and fried fish for veggie burgers, lo mein with green beans, hummus and fresh fruit smoothies. Clinton said the results have been tremendous: He said he has lost 24 pounds, feels more energetic and saw a dramatic drop in cholesterol levels.
F O R A H E A LT H I E R E N V I RO N M E N T Lastly, eating less meat in the new year is one of the most effective ways to help the planet. According
to the United Nations, meat production is responsible for 15 percent of all human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Perhaps the Sierra Club put it best. “If Americans reduced meat consumption by just 20 percent, it would be as though we all switched from a sedan to a hybrid.” The Humane Society of the United States advocates compassionate eating – or the Three Rs: “reducing” or “replacing” consumption of animal products, and “refining” our diets by choosing products from sources that adhere to higher animal welfare standards. Apps for compassionate eating exist. Download VegOut onto your phone to fi nd the closest restaurants to you that offer delicious vegetarian options. Additionally, national food chains such as Chipotle and Denny’s offer meat-free dishes. International cuisines, from Thai to Ethiopian to Chinese, are never short on meat-free options either. Want to try your hand in the kitchen? Visit HumaneSociety.org/recipes to keep your Meatless Monday resolution going throughout the year. We all know that New Year’s resolutions can be tough to stick with, but that’s often because our goals are either too lofty or difficult. That’s where Meatless Monday comes in: It’s not only easy; it’s also effective in improving our health, helping animals stuck in factory farms and protecting the environment. Kenny Torrella is the Meatless Monday doordinator for the Humane Society of the United States. Note from the editor: Check out the Sustainability Courtyard between Kuykendall and HIG on campus for two vegetarian food trucks. Local vendors Govinda’s and Da Spot offer lowpriced plates that are all meat-free.
comics@kaleo.org | Nicholas Smith Editor
Page 5 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Comics
Advertising@kaleo.org | Gabrielle Pangilinan Student Ad Manager
Page 6 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Games
Ka
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
CROSS
WORD
Full of glee?
eo
PUZZLE
board of
publications Ka Leo // Hawaii Review
ACROSS 1 Like some tricks 6 Beatles nonsense syllables 10 Fighting 14 Sporty Toyota made until 2002 15 Met or Nat 16 Sneeze syllable 17 Police record listing 18 Unhappy parking lot discovery 19 Soupçon 20 Franken and Yankovic, for example? 23 Gp. currently chaired by Obama 24 One-eighty 25 Song syllable 26 Union in D.C., e.g. 29 Silver-tongued speaker? 32 __ Men: “Who Let the Dogs Out” band 35 N.Y.C.-Quebec dir. 36 A dispersive one is commonly triangular 37 Carbon compound 38 Avian abode 41 “Pinocchio” goldfish 42 Numerous, informally 44 Longtime NBC staple 45 Viewer
46 “Sorry, the mayo is put on in advance”? 50 Wide shoe spec 51 Spanish bear 52 Trattoria suffix 53 A.L. West team, on scoreboards 56 “Heretics only” apartment building ad? 60 Abe or Dick 62 Emailer’s “Then again ...” 63 Some kids 64 “The foundation of most governments”: John Adams 65 Novelist Jaffe 66 Big name in printers 67 Designated driver’s choice 68 Game in which the player is called the Stranger 69 Navigation hazards DOWN 1 Airer of debates 2 Pitches 3 Protestant denom. 4 Buck tail? 5 Chanel No. 5 bottle word 6 At the start 7 Sharp cheese 8 Rope quantity 9 Joint: Pref. 10 Incentive for a warm bath 11 With great eagerness
12 Fluoride, for one 13 Little kid 21 Soprano Mitchell 22 Protective cover 27 “Nothing __ here” 28 Protective cover 29 Dip option 30 To the point 31 Not straight 32 Contradict 33 Make __ of: jot down 34 Breakfast option 39 Where Yankee Doodle’s feather ended up 40 1985 Malkovich film 43 Shortly 47 Bit of forecast shorthand 48 Certain young lover, facetiously 49 Hang 53 Use temporarily 54 Bach’s “The __ Fugue” 55 NBA and others 57 Poet friend of T.S. 58 A really long time 59 Slangy denial, and a hint to 20-, 29-, 46and 56-Across 60 Rank below cpl. 61 Vintage roadster
ANSWERS AT KALEO.ORG
JOIN OUR PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM!
APPLY TODAY! A
24 2445 445 Camp Cam Campus mpuss R Rd Rd. Hemenway Hall 107 808-956-7043 // www.kaleo.org/jobs 808-956 6
Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9. Puzzles will become progressively more difficult through the week.
2445 Campus Rd.
APPLY TODAY!
Solutions, tips and computer program at www.sudoku.com
Join our modernfamily!
We are recruiting
board members to help oversee publications and we want students like you! Paid stipend positions are available.
APPLY TODAY!
Go to www.kaleo.org for this puzzle’s solution.
Extreme
WEB EB DEVELOPE DEVELOPER E
KALEO EDITION
APPLY TODAY!
2445 Campus Rd. Hemenway Hall 107 808-956-7043 www.kaleo.org/jobs
2445 Campus Rd. Hemenway Hall 107 808-956-7043 www.kaleo.org/jobs 2445 Campus Rd. Hemenway Hall 107 808-956-7043 kaleo.org/jobs
Twitter @kaleosports | sports@kaleo.org | Joey Ramirez Editor | Hayley Musashi Associate
Page 7 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Sports
Warriors learn from rocky road trip
GAVIN SHIGESATO / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
Despite shooting 3-for-11, Quincy Smith led UH with 11 assists in the team’s past two games. NICK HUTH Senior Staff Writer @NICKSHOOPS
The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team was a missed shot away from completing a 13-point comeback and defeating Cal State Northridge last Saturday night. But as Christian Standhardinger’s shot bounced off the back of the rim as time expired, the Rainbow Warriors (11-5), who were having a record-breaking start to their season, were suddenly staring at a 0-2 record in the Big West.
LEARNING LESSONS The pair of road losses against Cal Poly and Cal State Northridge were polarizing, despite them ending with the same result. Energy appeared to play a big role as the trends of each game differed from each other. “I thought we were flat,” head coach Gib Arnold said. “We didn’t
play with great energy from the get go, and that cost us.” That energy was the difference between a nail-biting finish and a one-sided trouncing. Although the Warriors fell to Cal Poly by double digits, they were able to push CSUN to the final seconds a mere two days later. Arnold said the team clearly got better between the two games. “Like anyone in this conference, we just have to get used to playing on the road,” senior guard Brandon Spearman said. “Hopefully we figured it out.” Spearman was one of the reasons for Hawai‘i’s improvement between games as the swingman scored 15 points along with fi ve rebounds against CSUN. This was a big improvement over his performance against Cal Poly when he scored fi ve points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field. As one of the team’s leaders, Spearman knows what to expect with conference play. “We’re at conference time
now,” Spearman said. “Everybody is going to play each other hard. It’s all about who wants it more, who has the bigger heart.”
A S T RU G G L I N G T E A M M AT E Spearman’s words about heart brought the discussion toward starting point guard Keith Shamburger. In the span of two weeks, Shamburger has gone through a shooting slump, suffered a diffi cult injury and lost a loved one. Despite this being his fi rst year as an eligible player for Hawai‘i, his teammates and coaches spoke out in support for the junior transfer from San Jose State as if he were family. “He’s going through a tough time in his life, and we’re just here for him,” Spearman said after a practice that Shamburger did not attend. Shamburger’s aunt passed away during the road trip, which saw him missing practice the day before the game against CSUN to be with family who re-
side in California. That emotional struggle, combined with a nagging injured hip f lexor, led to the point guard scoring three points on 1-of-12 shooting during the road trip. Shamburger is out of town to attend the funeral and hopes to rejoin the team today – a day ahead of Hawai‘i’s home conference opener.
B AC K T O S TA N S H E R I F F The Warriors return home to face UC Riverside this Saturday, and the comfort that home games provide has not gone unnoticed by the team. “You have the home crowd, home cooking, home bed – everything that gets you comfortable,” Arnold said. “ Then those guys you play have to take that road trip. They have to go 3,000 miles and get off the plane to come play us.” The Warriors traveling those 3,000 miles last week led to an uncharacteristic shooting slump for one of the most explosive offenses
in the conference. In both games last week, Hawai‘i shot 26 percent from 3-point range, despite averaging 34 percent on the season. Opposing players used their home court advantage well by shooting 43 percent from 3-point range against the ‘Bows last week. The Warriors are 9-2 at home this season and boast one of the highest attendance averages in the Big West. Despite their slow start in the conference, Arnold is looking for this advantage to become a hurdle for their opponents. “Even those teams that have gone 2-0 and think they’ve got it, they’re in trouble,” he said. “Nobody has come here yet.”
UPCOMING GAMES Hawai‘i vs. UC Riverside Saturday, 7 p.m. Rainbow Warrior home games are played at Stan Sheriff Center. Admission is free for students with valid UH IDs.
Page 8 | Ka Leo | Friday, Jan. 17 2014
Twitter @kaleosports | sports@kaleo.org | Joey Ramirez Editor | Hayley Musashi Associate
Sports
Beeman and ‘Bows taking care of business L ACY DENIZ Staff Writer
Senior guard Sydney Haydel has averaged a teamhigh 32.1 minutes played per game this season.
PERSON’S NAME / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
JESSICA HOMRICH KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
Insert caption text here.
PROUD CORPORATE
$5 OFF
B R E A K F A S T ∙ L U N C H ∙ D I N N E R ∙ L AT E N I G H T
Get $5 OFF
(with the Purchase of $25 or more) Offer Valid until February 17, 2014
Valid for dine-in ONLY. Not Valid on ANY Holiday. Not combinable with any other coupon, offer, discount or promotion
PARTNER
bigcitydinerhawaii.com
KAIMUKI 808.738.8855 ∙ WARD ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 808.591.8891
Last season, head coach Laura Beeman led the Rainbow Wahine basketball team to its first winning record since its 2006 - 07 season and its first postseason appearance ( W NIT ) in 10 years. This year, Hawai‘i maintains that it cannot be satisfied with past accomplishments. “ T his season we’re just t r ying to play the best basketball possible,” senior g uard Sydney Haydel sa id. “Hopef ully we can come out w ith a conference championship. Other than that , we’re just t r y ing to have a season that ’s unforget t able, a season that we can be proud of and a season where we enjoy what we’re doing.” So far this season, senior forward Kamilah Jackson is leading her fellow Rainbow Wahine as she looks to lead the team in scoring and rebounding for all four years of her career. T he new year w ill r ing in a familiar cast of Big West op ponents for U H, including Cal Poly, which is cur rently leading the Big West Conference st andings and undefeated in conference play. Earlier this season, the Mustangs dealt Hawai‘i a 78 -74 loss to open up the Big West season. “I’m excited and ready,” se nior forward Shawna-L ei Kuehu
said. “L ooking forward to it. ... It ’s going to be payback.” “ We’re all an x ious to play them aga in,” Haydel sa id. “ We have some games before that , and we’re going to focus on those games up unt il that point . We k now what ’s at st ake w ith that game, so we’ ll be ready for them.” UC R iverside, which is UH’s opponent on Friday, will be another tough competitor for the Rainbow Wahine. “I feel like they’re a good all around team,” Kuehu said. “I know we’ve had some success with them in the past, but we won’t take them lightly. ... We are preparing well for them.” “ They’re a good team; coming back is the returning freshman of the year ( Brittany Crain),” Haydel said. “It ’s a business trip, and we’ll come back and hopefully get two more wins when we come back home.” The ‘Bows have 14 Big West Conference games left in the season, including six home matchups. So far this season, the Wahine have won five at home and are 7-7 overall.
UPCOMING GAMES Hawai‘i vs. UC Riverside Friday, 3 p.m. Watch live at ESPN3.com