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Holiday mall survival guide A’REL BOIES Contributing Writer 10 tips to have a happy holiday shopping experience 10. Make sure to comparison shop and do research fi rst. This will save time and money. Give yourself the benefit of a treasure map showing exactly where to go and avoid excess aggravation. 9. Try to pack a snack and eat before you go. Shopping on an empty stomach only leads to an attitude problem, in addition to the grumbling in your stomach and a headache. Pack lightweight snacks like Slim Jims or granola bars and a bottle or two of water. If you get stuck in a line, at least your stomach won’t be mad at you. 8. Bring your cell phone charger. Surely you’ll be making and receiving plenty of calls in efforts to make holiday plans and gather gift opinions. Pack your charger so you can recharge a low battery during a rest in the car or a lunch break in the food court. 7. Keep money in inconspicuous places. Unfortunately, not everyone will be in the festive mood, so keep your money safe from holiday bandits. Put your money in places that are diffi cult for others to easily access by “accidently” bumping into or distracting you. Try a sock or a secret pocket inside your jacket. To minimize harm, don’t carry too much cash NIK SEU/ KA LEO O HAWAI‘I
at once or bring a credit card. 6. Arrange a carpool. Save gas and go green by consolidating your trips with friends and family. This is also a good safety practice. Ride together to make the trip more fun and keep each other in a good mood. 5. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Aching feet and tight clothes are also guaranteed to fuel an attitude problem. Enough said. 4. Bring a list and stick to a budget. Overspending may temporarily make for a happy loved one, but you’ll be upset in the end. Plan your budget and gifts out ahead of time so you won’t regret your generosity later. 3. Bring your own bags. There are few things more embarrassing than carrying your purchases across the street when your items fall out of a torn bag 20 feet away from your car. Durable fabric bags are a good investment. 2. Let someone know where you are. This is an important safety practice that is especially necessary during the busiest time of the year. Always be accountable! 1. Spread holiday cheer! It’s a proven fact that kindness rubs off on others. Make someone’s day with a kind holiday greeting or a smile. After all, the holidays only come once a year.
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Tuition on the table: increases planned through 2016
The planned tuition increase will apply to UH’s three community colleges and the University of Hawai‘i at MÄ noa.
$12,000 a year to attend UH MÄ noa. The university system may increase prices across all campuses. Currently, undergraduate students attending UH this year will see an almost $1,000 increase per credit by 2012 alone. It is an even higher increase for graduate students. For example, nursing graduate students will see an over $1,600 per credit increase. Johnsrud cited several beneďŹ ts of a higher tuition, including hiring more teachers, building improvements and more ďŹ nancial aid. Adrienne Rabang, a junior in nursing set to graduate in 2012, is thinking of coming back to acquire her master’s in a few years, but was unaware of the possible rise in cost. “I’d rather get the same ďŹ nancial aid than have a higher
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In six years, University of Hawai‘i students’ tuition could be almost double what it is today. In ďŹ ve years, undergraduates, graduates, residents and non-residents will see a rise in their school bills. Linda Johnsrud, vice president for academic planning and policy, said in a statement to the Star-Advertiser, “We hope to put a new schedule in place this year‌ in order to give students and families one year notice.â€? While plans for a steady hike in tuition is set through the 2012 school year, administrators are now considering increasing the tuition through 2016. With the ďŹ rst increase at 3.5 percent followed by a seven percent push every year, it will cost resident students over
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tuition,” she said. Students are not individually guaranteed more fi nancial aid with the tuition hike. Last year UH received $26.3 million in fi nancial aid. No administrator could cite a fi gure on what the increased amount would
be with higher tuition. Paul Allas, a junior studying fi nance, also was not aware of the proposal but said, “I fi gured tuition would go up, it’s been steadily going up.” Allas thought that programs such as music should
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Sexy Santa MORGAN CARMODY Staff Writer
I will never understand when Santa became sexy. With the upcoming Christmas season, I’m sure most have seen television Christmas ads, watched Christmas-themed movies and purchased a holiday-fl avored coffee at Starbucks.
W hat sick housewife would take advantage of that? Way to go, Mrs. Robinson. I will never understand when Christmas went from spending time with friends and family into becoming a highly sexualized holiday. Every singer in Hollywood has at least a couple, generally awful, remixes of Christmas songs. Some artists write Christ-
Judging by [TV] ads, every housewife in America is taking advantage of Santa during his yearly visit...
There also seems to be an abundance of Christmas songs, usually sung by women, about getting physically a little too close to Santa. Songs like “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Santa Baby,” and “Christmas Tree” by Lady Gaga ooze lust. Television ads insinuate Santa’s notoriety due to questionable morals and a woman’s willingness to do anything for a couple of cookies and a glass of milk. Judging by the ads, every housewife in America is taking advantage of Santa during his yearly visit for a diamond bracelet. Isn’t Santa supposed to be old? He has to be ancient if he has the title of Saint Nick. His job is to give children toys.
mas songs of their own. Possibly the worst thing is that people stand in line at midnight on Black Friday and buy these CDs. What happened to the holidays? All my favorite memories of the holidays were made with friends and family. Sure I enjoy receiving gifts, but opening them with family is what’s memorable, not the half-naked women in mini Santa dresses. I hope, this year, we are able to keep in mind what’s important this holiday season. I hope we have an enjoyable but safe holiday. I hope we are able to spend the holidays with those that we love. And I hope no one takes advantage of Santa this year. He has other, more important, jobs to do.
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The lifeless gift within a card NICK WEBSTER Contributing Writer This holiday season, skip the gift card if you’re looking for a gift to show someone special how much you care. Available in a variety of denominations, however, nothing says, “I’m lazy and insincere” like giving someone a gift card as a present. “When someone gives me a gift card, I think that they probably didn’t know what to get me,” said UHM senior Candice Zemina. The modern day version of the gift certifi cate, gift cards are available at nearly every store and restaurant. Due to being so widespread, it is thought that there’s a gift card for everyone. Are they active? Get them a Sports Authority
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The absence of thought involved when giving a gift card may be considered worse than a poorly chosen individual gift. gift card. Do they like arts and crafts? Get them a Ben Franklin gift card. No matter where you get the card from, it shows whoever you are
gifting that you were at the store but couldn’t find anything else. Worse than being at the stores themselves, gift cards to many other businesses are also available at the checkout line of your
local convenience or grocery stores. This puts gift cards in the category of Reese’s peanut butter cups, Marlboro Red cigarettes, and Better Homes and Gardens magazines. Getting someone a gift card is as thoughtful as getting someone $50 worth of these checkout items. The intent of getting someone a gift card may in fact be sincere. Someone may be afraid of buying a gift that someone already has, or worse, a gift that they do not want. However, opening the tiny box on Christmas morning and discovering a card, the average person must assume that whoever gave them the gift either doesn’t understand them or that they were just too lazy to get them an actual gift. Many gift cards lose their value over time, and there is al-
ways the possibility of that card sitting in a wallet and never getting used. “I think, ‘why didn’t you just give me cash?’ I don’t use half of them, I wind up giving them to other people” said UHM junior Jay Stout. Bad gifts are part of the holidays. Everyone has had the relative who sends socks or a sweater every year. With all of these gifts, it’s important to remember “it’s the thought that counts.” Someone actually took the time to pick that gift out for you, and thought about you. While you may never use it, you’ll be able to appreciate how someone tried to make your holidays special. A gift card has no thought behind it; it’s a symbol of the thoughtless materialism the holidays have become.
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Five frugal Christmas gift ideas under $20 A’REL BOIES Contributing Writer Who says the perfect gift has to be expensive? There are ways to give thoughtful, meaningful gifts without breaking the bank. Here’s a list of some popular gift ideas that will save money and time, as most of them can be found at your local Wal-Mart or department store. Give the gifts of love and thought, and honestly be cheerful about it!
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with the option to spend as much or as little as they want, without the stress of being specific to the receiver’s needs. General gift cards to places such as Wal-Mart or Target offer the receiver the opportunity to pick what they would like the most. More specific gift cards for places like Starbucks or Jamba Juice come in handy when the receiver is low on money and fuel, especially on campus. Gift cards can be purchased at any department store usually by the register, or even online at
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2 . A P P L E i - AC C E S S O R I E S Hook friends or family up with the simple accessories they need for all their technological addictions. The Apple Remote is a hot new supply that can control an iPhone, iPod and Mac, and it ’s only $19. Other ideas include iPhone headsets, covers, or connection pieces.
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Watching the special features and behind the scenes footage too! Give the gift of laughs and great memories with a classic film on DVD. Epic collections such as Star Wars or The Land Before Time series make great stocking stuffers and usually range from $5 to $15. Think back to the good old days because usually, the older the classic, the cheaper it is.
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it on a mug, magnets or a puzzle for a keepsake loved ones are sure to cherish. Just allow about a week for delivery, depending on the size of the item, wrap it up and wait for the smile!
5. G I V E T H E G I F T O F SMELL- GOOD Wal-Mart consistently stocks assorted perfume and cologne sets starting at $5 per set every year for the holidays. Take advantage of the bath scents collections and pre-assembled spa baskets for a gift that looks like it cost a bundle to give.
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Get your holiday drink on BR ANDON PANOKE Contributing Writer Fans of Four Loko may not be fi lled with holiday cheer this season when the current supply of Phusion Project’s infamous “blackout in a can” runs out. So, what to drink? Depending on which side of 21 you fall on, here are three drinks to brighten up the holidays.. So head to the store, grab a few ingredients and make this Christmas a bit merrier.
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The holidays are a time for giving, relaxing and enjoying all the things that make our lives worth the everyday stress. So grab a mug and embrace the holiday season.
Not a reference to the Usher song, but this espresso-less version of the Starbucks classic seasonal drink is perfect for a cold night. Here’s what you need: • 1 tablespoon rum • 1 tablespoon bourbon • 2 cups of egg nog • 1 cup of hot coffee Grab a mug, stir it up and enjoy a caffeinated alcoholic drink that will not be banned by the FDA, but maybe an R.A. if they catch you singing “Silent Night” in the wee hours of the morning.
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whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running on low, add the tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill before serving.
Not h ing much to say here about the beverage that never gets old (unless it’s cold), but grab a pack of instant cocoa, pour it over some hot water, and voilà, you’ve got an instant classic in an instant packet. An interesting
conversational piece: It was the Mayans, not a Swiss Miss, who are credited for discovering the use of cocoa in drinks nearly 2,000 years ago. The Mayans ground cocoa seeds into a paste, added some water, cornmeal, topped it with a couple of chili peppers and microwaved for 30 seconds. Okay, maybe they didn’t have the luxury of a microwave, but the recipe has been modified over the last 2,000 years, because chili peppers and cocoa are about as good together as natto and cinnamon. Instead, try topping your festive drink with whipped cream, a few marshmallows and a dash of cinnamon before you serve it.
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Nothing is more depressing than finding out you’ve waited for days to open the worst Christmas present ever. Here are some gifts you should avoid giving.
CANDLES Candles are the epitome of a thoughtless gift. We’re not stuck in the middle ages anymore. When asked how she feels about getting candles on Christmas, UH student Veronica Partida said, “Who likes candles unless you want to set yourself on fire?”
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Even if the person could really use it, and no matter how expensive it is, what could be more of an insult? In fact, unless it’s a simple moisturizer, any sort of beauty cream is a defi nite no. “I would be so offended,” said UH student Raquel Clark. The only exception in giving such a gift is, as Partida put it, “if it’s specifi cally asked for.”
F RU I T Giving fruit on Christmas is like passing out apples on Halloween; it’s just depressing. Yes, fruits are delicious and make for some-
thing wholesome and nutritious in the midst of all those Christmas cookies, but Christmas is the time of year to binge on cookies. It’s also the only time of year when oversized, belly-concealing, boucle sweaters are in fashion. So save the fruit for bikini season, please.
A D I A RY Every Christmas, blank diaries are given away in abundance. How many diaries can a person have in one life? The point is, people should stop giving them. Giving diaries only contributes to the purposeless
deaths of more trees. As UH student Marci Takemoto put it, “Diaries are so old school. We have better thing to write on now, like computers.”
A N U G LY H O L I DAY S W E AT E R The hideousness of these sweaters radiates with the intensity of nuclear power. Therefore, as a rule of thumb, if there is any sort of Christmas or winter theme to a sweater, it’s probably ugly. There are many cute sweaters in stores all over Ala Moana Center, from Guess to Express, but nevertheless, if fashion isn’t your forte, just refrain from giv-
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Workout DVDs are, actually, tons of fun. But unless specifically asked for, giving a workout DVD is like giving someone laxatives. Yes, you may personally think workout DVDs are extremely useful, but actually giving a workout DVD is an absolute insult. You might as well just call the person fat. “Again, I’d be totally offended,” said Clark. Ultimately, Christmas is about giving. So be grateful for whatever you get and focus your energy on giving to others.
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Ah, Christmas - the smell of decaying conifers, endless lines at the mall, and if you’ve been good this year, the season’s latest in video games and systems. Besides boasting some of the best efforts from multiple video game studios, this holiday season also features video games transformed. “There are two big trends for the upcoming year,” said Geoff Keigh-
ley, host of GameTrailers TV on Spike, in an e-mail interview. “Motion gaming with devices like Kinect for Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation Move, and 3D. You can now play 3D games on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and in early 2011 the Nintendo 3DS will be arriving in stores.” Hardcore gamers might scoff at the controller-free gaming experience offered by the Kinect and the casual style of game-play that both Kinect and Move offer, just as they did when the Ninten-
do Wii hit shelves, but Keighley thinks widening the market isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But do these new gaming experiences come with any worthwhile games? “Of all the crap I played yesterday on the Kinect, only Dance Central and Kinectimals stood out as being quality titles,” said Mike Krahulik, one half of the popular video game web comic “Penny Arcade” in a Nov. 5 post at penny-arcade.com. That sentiment seems to be
echoed by the gaming community on sites like reddit.com and digg.com. These forays into the future of gaming have some kinks that need to be worked out, and not every game that’s developed for 3D or motion gaming works well in that medium. Yet with Microsoft’s announcement that it’s sold 2.5 million Kinects since the launch last month and Sony’s announcement that it’s shipped 4.1 million units to retailers, it appears that
despite prototypical problems, motion gaming, at least, is hitting the right button combinations to unlock the wallets of casual gamers across the country. As Jerry Holkins, the other half of “Penny Arcade,” said of Kinect: “ When your interactions work well, believe it: it’s revolutionary. When they don’t, and believe it, they won’t, you may feel it’s the other part of the revolution. Specifi cally, the one where blood is always coming out.”
GEOFF KEIGHLEY’S TOP FIVE VIDEO GAMES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 1. Call of Duty: Black Ops (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS, PC) “Sales aside, the multiplayer experience is hands down one of the most addictive.”
2. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) “Even though it was released in the spring, it’s still a top seller for a reason. It’s fun, addictive and Nintendo has really polished this franchise for kids and core gamers alike.”
3. Red Dead Redemption (PS3, Xbox 360)
4. Rock Band 3 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
“This is really one of the first games to deliver a true Western experience, and Rockstar has shown to be masters at their craft of building sandlot (open world) type games.”
“The Rock Band series really reinvented [itself] here by upping the ante with a pro guitar and keyboard. It’s still the best music game around.”
5. Halo: Reach (Xbox 360) “Bungie has really made a game that appeals to solo and multiplayer types, while continuing to make it easy for newcomers to the Halo franchise to jump right in. This game has solid story-telling and an awesome audio-visual experience.”
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said. “When it’s home time, I focus 100 percent on home time.” For Lolotai, balancing family and football was difficult when his daughter was first born. Both he and his wife were full-time students and he was busy with football. Also, Zaiah was in and out of the hospital with respiratory problems. Lolotai said his in-laws helped watch Zaiah when he and his wife couldn’t and that he and Shaela would rotate their school schedules so that one would always be with their daughter. “All in all, my wife was the biggest reason why I could balance both my home life and football,” he said. Purcell made it a point to graduate early so that he could reduce the amount of classes he
was taking and spend more time with his children. However, much like Lolotai, he acknowledged the sacrifices that Santos has made to help balance his responsibilities. “My girlfriend gives up so much and sacrifices so much just to pick up the slack that football time takes,” he said. “I can never start to imagine all the sacrifices she does, knowing it’s all optional for her. I give her all the credit for being the greatest mother I know.”
LOOKING BACK As their children grow, the Warrior fathers have fond memories of their children. Both Bryant and Purcell said that the birth of each of their children is the best memory they have.
“At their birth, my eyes filled with tears thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m his father,’” Purcell said. “There is nothing you can do to prepare for the birth of your children, especially being a first-time young father.” Umu recalled the fi rst time he took Tewai boogie-boarding with him as his favorite memory with his daughter. Lolotai’s greatest memory of his daughter was that she remembered his face after he spent six weeks in Arizona for training. Zaiah was not even a year old during the time he was gone and he feared she might have forgotten him. When he returned, he said that he “smiled at her and we stared at each other for a good minute and then she smiled at me. From then on, she has been a daddy’s girl and I love her for that.” Lolotai is amazed at how much she has grown. “She has a beautiful personality of being funny, loving and a knack
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THE FUTURE For these fathers, there are only two games left in their collegiate careers and what they do afterwards affects their families as well. Both Lolotai and Umu plan to train for the next level, but know they will need to support their families regardless. Lolotai said he plans to train for the NFL Pro Day, but ultimately, he wants to provide the best for his family. “Supporting my family by fi nishing my education or through athletics has been a reflection of the support they have given me,” he said. “My wife and daughter have sacrificed a lot in supporting my college football career and I am blessed to have them in my life” Umu said he would use his faith to guide him, but will still train to try and make it profession-
ally. However, he knows that his fi nal decision will revolve around his family and what is best for them – not just for him. Like Umu, Bryant’s future will be determined by his walk with God. “My plans are to do whatever God has for me next,” Bryant said. He plans to go wherever his faith takes him, knowing his family will support him along the way. For Purcell, the decision of where to go next is not about him, but his family. “My family is my number one priority,” he said. “When my children were born, it’s not about me anymore, you need to become selfless.” And at the end of the day, Lolotai and Purcell feel that the most important part of being a parent is being an example for your children. “Not only be a good role model to your kids, but to be the best role model you can be,” Lolotai said.
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and wife Shaela have a 4-year-old daughter Zaiah. For Lolotai, the best thing about having a child is being able to teach her everything she needs to know, especially when he sees her understand something he taught her. “I feel it is even more special when it is a father teaching their daughter these lessons because there is a mix of compassion and over-protection that comes into account,” Lolotai said. Senior defensive lineman Kamalu Umu and wife Rain also have a daughter, 2-year-old Tewai. Umu’s favorite thing about being a father is coming home and seeing his daughter run to him everyday. “She always puts a smile on my face, no matter if it was a good or bad day,” he said. “She brightens my day.”
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Managing life on and off the him balance everything. “God gets me through evfield can be hard, but the Warrior erything,” he said. “If it wasn’t fathers have found a way to do it. Umu turns to his faith to help for Him, I wouldn’t be able to get through it all.” Umu also knows that his family supports him while he is on the field and he does his best
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Fathers off the field
K IYOMI UEDA Senior Staff Reporter
Early-morning practices, afternoon meetings, classes during the day and games on the weekend … All of these and more are what it takes to be part of the Warrior football team. But imagine handling these demands on top of raising one, two or even three children. This season, several Warriors are balancing their family lives with their football lives every day.
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MEET THE DADS Senior cornerback Jeramy Bryant and his wife KeShauna have three children: 4-year-old daughter Jayana, 1-year-old daughter Kennedy and 1-month-old son Jeremiah. Bryant enjoys waking up each morning and seeing himself in his children. He said he looks forward to teaching his children to be good people. Senior defensive lineman Elliott Purcell and girlfriend Keani Santos have two sons, 3-year-old Taimane and 8-month-old Tauali`i. “My favorite part about being a father is just seeing my kids and family everyday, knowing that they have unconditional love for me,” Purcell said. Senior linebacker Mana Lolotai See Fathers, page 14
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WAC championship Warriors JOE F ERRER Senior Staff Reporter
Two goals going into this season for the No. 25 Warrior football team were to qualify for a bowl game and win the Western Athletic Conference Championship. Done and done. “It’s defi nitely a positive for us,” senior slot receiver Kealoha Pilares said. “We’ve been working hard since the summer to achieve those goals. Last year we knew we fell short and it was in our mind all off-season.” With its win against New Mexico State last week, the University of Hawai‘i has secured at least a share of its fourth WAC Championship. The Warriors were rooting for Nevada to upset Boise State
last Friday. Their prayers were answered. The Wolf Pack came back from a 24-7 halftime defi cit to upset the Broncos in overtime. The Warriors beat the Wolf Pack and now, Nevada, Boise and Hawai‘i each have one loss in WAC play. UH has completed their WAC contests while Nevada and Boise State still have to win against Louisiana Tech and Utah State, respectively, to keep a share of the WAC title. “It was huge because every big play that we saw, everyone would start running through the hotel hallways and start yelling,” senior safety Mana Silva said. “Security had to come around.” Against Nevada, Silva’s interception with 1:39 left not only sealed the win, but also the WAC
title for the Warriors. “My most memorable moment would have to be getting the interception against Nevada on the last play,” Silva said. “There were heavy emotions that game – especially that play.” Senior running back Alex Green said the team’s hard work has paid off. “Anything could happen,” senior running back Alex Green said about their season. “That’s why you gotta play hard throughout the year. Now we’re sitting here (as) co-WAC champs. Who would have thought?” Green set a school record with 327 yards and three rushing touchdowns in Hawai‘i’s WACtitle clinching win over NMSU. Nevada’s win over Boise State also strengthened the quality of
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Aloha game for Warrior seniors JOE F ERRER Senior Staff Reporter The bittersweet Senior Night is finally here for 28 University of Hawai‘i Warriors. “ These four years went by so fast,” senior slot receiver Kealoha Pilares said. “I never really imagined this time coming. It almost makes me want to cry” This magical season is coming to an end and in the twilight of their collegiate careers, the seniors reflect on their time in Hawai‘i. “It’s kinda sad it went by so fast,” senior slot receiver Greg Salas said. “I wish I could stay here a little bit longer but my time here is done.” For senior safety Mana Silva,
the Warrior program has taught him life lessons. “It’s been a real humbling experience for me,” Silva said. “I’ve learned so much about myself. It helped me grow as a human being.” Senior cornerback Jeramy Bryant added, “It’s been a great experience here, something that can never be replaced.”
U N LV R E B E L S Saturday’s 5:30 p.m. game at Aloha Stadium between the Warriors and the UNLV Rebels feature two past and future conference rivals. Hawai‘i (9 -3, 7-1 Western Athletic Conference) recently announced it has begun talks
with the Mountain West Conference to move the football program to the MWC, where UNLV has played since 1998. Prior to the MWC, UNLV was in the WAC. UNLV has struggled all season. They are 2-10 overall and were 2- 6 record in MWC play. But the Rebels have played a challenging schedule. UH will be the fifth ranked opponent UNLV faced. Nine of UNLV’s thirteen opponents will play in a bowl game including No. 4 Wisconsin, No. 3 TCU and No. 23 West Virginia, who are all in position to earn a BCS berth. Hawai‘i has also wrapped up a berth in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl on December 24th.
U H F I N I S H I N G S T RO N G Behind the right arm of junior quarterback Bryant Moniz, the Warriors have led the nation in passing yards most of the season and are currently averaging 385 yards per game. UNLV’s defense might have their hands full against the nation’s 12th-ranked offense, especially since they are giving up the 7th most points in the Football Bowl Subdivision this year. The Rebels do have an excellent kickoff returner in freshman Marcus Sullivan. The Las Vegas native is first in the MWC and 10th in the nation with a 28.9 -yard kick return average. Following the game the 28 seniors will be honored.
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GET AT THE GAME “Two goals going into the season for the No. 25 Warrior football team were to qualify for a bowl game and win the Western Athletic Conference. Championship. Done and done.”
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