Feb 18th 2011

Page 1

A K LEO T H E

V O I C E

Ser v i ng t he st udents of t he Un iversit y of Hawa i ‘ i at M ā noa si nce 1922

Revealing revolutions Ghosts of foreign policy past Opinions 4

Dive right in! Water sports go for the win Sports 11

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED STUDENT SPECIALS 1610 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI 96826 808-955-1550

FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE

3065 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96826 808-735-5995

PART/SERVICE/ACCESSORIES/ HELMETS/LOCKS

STARTING @ $888 00

www.mopedplus.net

F R I DAY, F E B . 18 to T U E S DAY, F E B . 2 2 , 2 011

w w w. k a leo.org

Volu me 105 Issue 73

UH aims to launch own TV channel Hawai‘i residents may be able to tune in to a University of Hawai‘i television channel in the not-so-distant future. While athletics and sports-related content would be the biggest draw, the channel could also host academic content and student-run shows. Vice Chancellor for Administration, Finance and Operations Kathleen Cutshaw said that UH is “in support of this UH channel concept, as we envision it will give us enhanced opportunities for messaging the richness of all that UH Mānoa has to offer.” In an e-mail to the Star-Advertiser, Oceanic VP Norman Santos said that Oceanic will be “launching a channel dedicated to all things University of Hawai‘i.” The channel would be available statewide. The idea is not a new one. Gerald Kato, an associate professor at the School of Communications, says that the idea of a UH channel “has been kicked around before, popping up every now and then,” but it has never gone beyond that. While the idea is under discussion, the concept is only in the beginning stages. Chancellor Virginia Hinshaw explained, “We have not yet had any detailed meetings with Oceanic on how this might be rolled out,” and that the only headway made was that “Oceanic and UHM have simply agreed that there is merit in such partnership and we will be organizing shortly to investigate these opportunities.” Currently, UHM hosts two shows monthly. One show, “bibliOvision,” is orchestrated by the department of English, while the Ethnic Studies Department hosts “Island Connections,” a call-in show. Both shows are aired on ‘Ōlelo 55.

Ala Moana 947-9988 Pearlridge 488-8811 Kalihi 845-9300 ext. 207

www.bluehawaiisurf.com

O B S TAC L E S At present, UH has a contract with Oceanic that runs through 2014, but negotiations to alter the contract are likely to take place in October. UH originally partnered with KFVE, which later joined with Oceanic in the 1980s to broadcast games. Now viewers can opt to watch games through pay-per-view, and the income is split between UH and Oceanic/K F V E. The current contract yields $500,000 ew million a year to the school and a few nnually. The new dollars to Oceanic annually. contract would bypasss K F V E, making Oceanic the producer. A ny changes as a re expected to be result of negotiations are in place for three years. hat thiss One hurdle is that would put a considerable responsibility on UH to generate content outside of airing athletic events. “I’m not sure what kind of content the university could provide,” said Kato. “We’d need considerably more funding to fill more than an hour a week. It’s an expensive proposition.” Kato has previously broadcast a public access show with UH students, and described the undertaking as time consuming and

labor intensive, whereas airing sports is “scheduled and predictable, and generates revenue and interest.” Other shows would require much more production and effort to attract and keep viewers. Christine Kirk-Kuwaye, coordinator of leadership development for Student Life and Development, said that a year ago the student-chartered Broadcast Communications Author-

s w Ne

Events

JANE CALLAHAN News Editor

FRIDAY N: 3- 6 f t. W: 2- 4 f t. S: 1-3 f t. E: 1-3 f t.

SURF REPORT

ity had a television show once a month. BCA’s focus has since shifted, creating the Student Video and Filmmakers’ Association. The move was mostly due to the fact that production resources for a television show were not as plentiful as they g were for filmmaking. They have the equipment to fi lm. Any“They one can fi lm, but not everyone

Spo

rts

See UH TV, next page

I NMSusIicDAEr ts

Fo o d

d n e k e We enue V WEEKEND N: 3- 4 f t. W: 2-3 f t. S: 0 -2 f t. E: 1-2 f t.

Get 10% Off

With A Valid UH I.D. Offer Valid at all Blue Hawaii Surf Locations New Pearl Ridge Location + Kalihi Outlet Store Expires 03/31/11


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.