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HERTHA AUMOEUALOGO
News Editor
The Campus Center ballroom held this year’s spring Career Fair Tuesday, offering students an opportunity to explore career options with employers from across the island. This year, 61 employers con-tributed fi ve hours’ worth of inter-acting with students. The fair focused on UH stu-dents and was open to alumni as well. It was organized by the Cen-ter for Career Development and Student Employment. CDSE Director Myrtle Ch-ing-Rappa wrote, “The purpose of the fair is to allow students time to explore career options and get to know employers. It is also a time for employers to meet students.” New additions to the fair in-cluded a counselor’s table, which offered assistance for any issue pertaining to the program, com-puterized evaluations for students to suggest work-related interests, and, most importantly, the fresh idea of career clustering. According to Ching-Rappa, career clustering means “employ-ers are clustered under the dif-ferent types of industry.” This is a way “to give students a better idea of the type of positions that might be available.” “As a kinesiology major, I was able to take on a broader view of my career options; in that way, my transition into ath-letic training would run smooth-
ly,” said undergraduate Alisha Leon. She also said she believed that “more students should at-tend this event; the information they provide makes job search-ing a lot less complicating.” For f ive years, CDSE, in partnership with a variety of lo -cal and foreign businesses, has
been informing students of their occupational optionsthrough this event. Based on a survey of stu-dents that have participated in the previous fairs, positive re-sults supported the eff icacy of the annual occasion:
86 percent gained new in-•
sight into career options. 90 percent gathered knowledge • about qualifi cations, skills and expectations of employers.
78 percent received informa-• tion that will help with their career decisions.
“Many students wait until graduation to make decisions for
a job,” said political science major Tia Fuimaono. “I realized through this fair that I shouldn’t hesitate to learn about the probability of attaining a career that suits me and my future endeavors.” For more information on their upcoming fairs, log on to http://cdse.hawaii.edu/fair.
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With employers ranging from Bath and Body Works to the U.S. Marine Corps Offi cer programs, the Career Fair off ered a variety of employment options.
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UH Mānoa Student Housing Services applications for Fall 2011 housing are due on March 11 by 11:59 p.m. The housing renewal process is made up of a series of deadlines, the most important of which is submitting an applica-tion with the $25 application fee. “For current students ap-plying for renewal, the applica-tion and application fee must be turned in by March 11. For lottery numbers, students have to come in [to the SHS front desk in Frear Hall] to get a number. The lottery process just determines when [students] can choose a place,” said Michael Kaptik, director of Student Housing Services. Lottery numbers will only be assigned from March 15 to 18. Lottery numbers, ranging from 1 to 2,500, are randomly assigned.
The lottery starts with the small-est numbers on March 29 and ends with the largest on March 31, with drawings occuring from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The SHS offi ce is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-day to Friday. To participate in the housing renewal process, a stu-dent must: submit the re-newal applica-tion and fee on time; live in the residence halls by March 11; fulfi ll the Spring 2011 housing contract; and be in good academic, fi nancial and conduct standing. Students that do not meet the requirements by
March 11 will be included in the regular process used
to assign new appli-cants. Applica-
tions are only to be submitted through the l i n k
on the SHS page online at: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/housing/cur-rent/renew. For additional information or questions relating to the housing renewal process, please contact
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H o u s i n g S e r v i c e s at 808-956-8177. For a complete b r e a k -down of the lottery timeline and additional information on the SHS housing renewal process, please visit http://manoa.hawaii.edu/housing/current.
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JENNA PAK
Graduate,Second Language Studies
“To gain a wider perspective of job opportunities.”
NANAHO SASAKI
Senior, Environmental Studies“To see who is worth working for.”
KATE SCHIEFELBEIN
Senior, Political Science“To talk to the Navy recruiter. Also, maybe to the FBI and the CIA.”
GILBERT FUNE
Senior, Kinesiology“I’m looking for a career opportunty and I feel the career fair is the best place to look and give me an edge.”
CAMERON XU Senior, Mechanical Engineering
“It’s good to look around and see what is out there, and I hope to dis-cover different jobs I may have not realized existed.”
JASON TSANG
Junior, Computer Science “I’m graduating soon, and I want my name to be out there in the workforce. I am also looking for jobs that I am inter-ested in and can tailor my résumé to.”
Why did you attend the career fair?Why did you attend the career fair?
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Kuleana: the key to Hawai‘i’s sustainable future?Kuleana: the key to Hawai‘i’s sustainable future?ANDREA DECOSTA
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How did Hawai‘i sustain its population, estimated at between 800,000 and 1 million, prior to the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1778? The short answer: kuleana. The indigenous population in Hawai‘i was well-adapted, not only to the spiritual and natural forces of daily life, but also with an ingrained sense of kuleana, or responsibility. This responsibility is for one’s own actions, for ‘ohana, for the ‘ahupua‘a (section of land), and for the extended community, including chiefs and common-ers. Within the Native Hawaiian community, rights are tied in to responsibility and rendered meaningless without the active fulfillment of one’s kuleana. Professor of Ethnic Studies and long-time Native Hawaiian activist Davianna MacGregor ac-knowledges this concept. “Our rights are rooted in taking re-
sponsibility for the lands of our ancestors. … Failure to accept responsibility means we cannot assert rights.” MacGregor speaks to the im-portance of preserving kipuka, a forest in which tall, old-growth ‘ohi‘a, tree ferns, creeping vines and mosses adapted to the vol-canic climate. The regenerative quality and natural beauty of these areas are valuable resourc-es to be preserved and sustained. “These kipuka serve as natu-ral reminders of the origins of our islands,” MacGregor said. “They also serve as a model of our poten-tial as an island society to sustain our way of life, despite global eco-nomic and social trends.” This sense of kuleana is em-bodied in all aspects of life, and re-mains at the heart of contemporary efforts to revive traditional prac-tices through current sustainable efforts. Since 2005, Kanu Hawai‘i and its organizers have been act-ing on their collective kuleana by
establishing a network of respon-sible citizens. Kanu Hawai‘i president and UH Mānoa alumnus Alani Apio, a Native Hawaiian himself, has spent a lifetime working to under-stand what it means to be Hawai-ian. The journey has been long, but clearly well-spent, taking Apio from aspiring playwright and per-former to his most important role: committed citizen-activist. Like Apio, many other native activists have found the roots of their kuleana at home, among family and through the teaching of kupuna (elders). Newly elected State Representative Faye Hano-hano, a Big Island native, is one of those acting on their kuleana to benefi t the community. “As a child, it was standard Hawaiian traditional practice to ho‘olohe (listen), nānā (observe), and ho‘opili (mimic),” Hanohano said. “This traditional practice helped me to be sustainable in liv-ing, and to be ready for school.”
Hanohano stressed the im-portance of indigenous concepts such as laulima (cooperation), pointing to the collective nature of luau and fi shing as perpetu-ating traditional practices. In contrast, Hanohano mentioned “scare tactics” employed by new-comers with plans to develop
the isolated and rural Puna area of the Big Island. “This Western concept clashes with traditional practices and protocol,” she said. Ultimately, all these concepts and sense of obligation only gain traction through doing – such as restoring a lo‘i (fi shpond) and
sharing or gaining sustainable knowledge. Danny Bishop comes from a long line of Native Hawai-ians. As one of the founding mem-bers of Onipa‘a Na Hui Kalo and long-time windward farmer, Bish-op has been working to restore traditional practices of agricul-ture and production. Onipa‘a Na Hui Kalo advo-cates the legal production and sale of pa‘i‘ai – an indigenous food product derived from kalo. A food staple with traditional mean-ings, this version is a precursor to the soft table poi many enjoy at home and has enjoyed a recent resurgence in interest by native activists. These efforts include legislative measures to allow for the production and sale of the product. Activists hope to gain approval in just the same way that raw fi sh has been “allowed” at su-shi bars across Honolulu. Presently, SB101 has passed
Kanu Hawai‘i Commitments:Kept 1,700,205 pounds of trash out of waste streamConserved 10,831,970 gallons of drinking water Reduced energy consumption by 1,421,194-kilowatt hours (www.kanuhawaii.org)
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The early bird gets the worm, but the early human can get great deals on delicious pan-
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sun umbrellas lined up on the white sand. Instead of the typical stale syrup
smell that plagues most breakfast joints, the open-air dining room allows fresh, salty morning air to fl ow through. Unfortunately, food with a beautiful view is often accompanied by a not-so-beautiful price tag. This is not true in the case of Hula Grill. The breakfast menu prices range from a modest $3.50 to $11.75. The menu wasn’t extensive – just two pages – but had a wide variety of choices, which means there will be something to please picky taste buds. Just can’t fuel up without carbs in the morning? Try the traditional buttermilk pancakes, or to truly play up the Hawaiian atmosphere, banana and mac nut pan-cakes. Protein-fi end? A variety of omelets can satiate the most carnivorous of cravings. The coffee was hot and fresh, and the omelets, accompanied by a choice of home-style potatoes or rice and toast, had the perfect amount of gooey cheese oozing out, the veggies inside grilled to perfection. Combined with the fast service, reason-able prices and ease of location, what more could be asked for in a breakfast? The Hula Grill is open Monday through Saturday 6:30 to 10:45 a.m. for breakfast, Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch, and daily 4:45 to 10 p.m. for dinner.
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several committees, including the Health Committee, but is in limbo due to Senator Herkes, chair of the committee for the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Herkes cited the inability to enforce the mea-sure as a reason for not allowing a hearing date for the proposal. “We [the community] deserve to have pa‘i‘ai,” Bishop said. “Not only can we get the children at
the board and learning tradition-al concepts, but we will also allow informed consumers the right to eat what they want.” In addition to traditional agricultural practices, there is a recent surge in Native Hawai-ian healing. Visitors from as far away as Finland and Japan have traveled to Hawai‘i to participate in lomilomi workshops and heal-ing retreats.
Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner and kumu Tim Lee has conducted workshops locally and abroad, and he is familiar with the emphasis on learning traditional concepts. “The people out there are hungry for anything related to the Native Hawaiian culture,” Lee said. “They really want to learn and they believe there is great value in traditional knowledge.”
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EVA AVERY
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Every other Wednesday, UH Mānoa students and members of the community gather for an Ecol-ogy Club-sponsored environmental fi lm series. Last week, the club hosted “Fuel,” a documen-tary that discusses the reality of gasoline and oil in the American economy. “There’s prizes and there’s good food, good people and it ’s just a good vibe. It ’s Environmen-
tal Studies, and it ’s a good message that the video puts out,” said UH senior Tron Rale, attending the event for the second time. Since last semester, the Ecology Club, Surfrid-er Foundation Club, and students from the Envi-ronmental Studies program have worked together to put on the biweekly fi lm screening. The events often include prize giveaways featuring items such as board shorts and shell necklaces, with the possibility of a surfboard in the future. On fi lm nights, students are invited to bring their incandescent lights bulbs to trade in for ener-gy-saving compact fl orescent light bulbs, compli-ments of Blue Planet. CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than incandes-cent light bulbs. The club believes in taking one
small step at a time to become more environmen-tally friendly. “We are in charge of our future. To irresponsi-bly disregard the real threats and realities is to live against what our values are, especially in Hawai‘i,” said Ecology Club member Keri Namimoto. “Without this land, we would have nothing, so we must respect it and take care of it,” she said. These events are targeted at UH students and community members to promote understanding of environmental issues and possible progressive
action. By showing these fi lms, the club hopes to broaden knowledge of environmental problems and provide incentives for attendees to consider environmentally friendly practices. “We understand everybody may not have the means to implement several changes in their lifestyles, but we do have opportunities like the free CFL light bulb exchange, beach cleanups, recycling, and just planting our own vegetables – cleaning up after ourselves, that we should all do,” Namimoto said. The next showing and CFL exchange is Thurs-day, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, next to the Sus-tainability Courtyard. Future fi lm showing dates and locations are subject to change.
Ecology Club promotes changeEcology Club promotes change
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Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker refused an offer to meet with Dem-ocrats from the state on March 7. The Democrats had urged Gov. Walker to reach a compromise on his plan to end collective bargain-ing rights for public employees. Gov. Walker stubbornly ignored the Democrats, who fl ed the state three weeks ago amid protests from hundreds of public workers. These protests have ignited ideological fl ames, as notable individuals such as Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky and Paul Krugman have pointed out that the attempt to end collective bar-gaining is also an attempt to remove a critical power base for Democrats. Moore eloquently asserted that the confl ict was not just a po-litical one, but one of class confl ict, with the rich exploiting the poor. In his speech to Wisconsin workers, Moore said, “The smug rich have overplayed their hand. They couldn’t have just been content with the money they raided from the treasury. They couldn’t be sati-ated by simply removing millions of jobs and shipping them overseas to
exploit the poor elsewhere ... They had to strip us of our dignity.” Gov. Walker continues, how-ever, to insist that this is a neces-sary measure. How long will this pig-headedness continue, while his approval rating continues to sink? According to the Guardian, Walker’s approval rating is below 50 percent, while those of teach-ers’ unions are near 60 percent. This is not to say that the anti-union proposal is entirely unwel-come. According to the same Guard-ian article, Wisconsinites disapprove of Walker’s union proposal only by a slight majority. The more signifi cant fi gure, however, is the two-to-one ratio indicating that Wisconsinites want him to compromise. This ratio is crucial, as it sug-gests the importance of dialogue and communication between the people leading a state. In Hawai‘i state politics, Gov. Abercrombie has lost massive amounts of po-litical capital over his package to curb benefi ts for public employ-ees. Some may have seen the governor as desperately trying to pass the measures he felt were right, without consulting others.
These two examples demon-strate how stubborn and heavy-handed decisions may fail to achieve the desired results. Rather, these measures may only upset the people that these leaders ultimately serve. Wisconsin is only one state to have been hit by such austere measures. Ohio is another state; Gov. John Kasich gave a state speech on March 8 that was met with protestors who are upset over Ohio’s attack on collective bargaining rights. Though the idea of seeking counsel may seem old to some, one may find constant truth in Walter Benjamin’s quote: “Coun-sel woven into the fabric of real l i fe is wisdom.”
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EDITOR LINDSY OGAWAASSOCIATE DAVIN AOYAGI
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Conventional economic theory says that increased salary is an in-dicator on how much a worker con-tributes their labor, intelligence and innovation to society. So why are women making 80 cents to a man’s dollar – even if more women are graduating from college? I’ve heard a few logical expla-nations. Women are more likely than men to take off of work to care for their chickenpox-infected sons and drive their mothers to doctor’s appointments for a broken hip. Also, until recently, men and women have been working at dif-ferent types of jobs. Historically, the male-dominated fi elds such as law, engineering and computer science have made the highest oc-cupational earnings. But even in industries that are over 70 percent female, such as education and health care, men have worked in higher-paid posi-tions as postsecondary teachers, physicians and surgeons. Women are prevalent in lower-paying po-sitions, such as teacher’s assis-tants and dental hygienists. However, a blog post entitled “A Rant About Women” has a dif-ferent opinion on why women have not broken the glass ceiling. “[Women] are bad at behaving like self-promoting narcissists, anti-social obsessive, or pompous blowhards,” said Clay Shirky, the writer of the blog and a New York University professor. And, strangely, I think he may have a point. Shirky explains in his blog that, in his experience, a man is more willing to take risks in order to succeed. This may include ap-plying for higher positions even if he is unqualifi ed, writing an ex-aggerated draft about his accom-plishments for a recommendation from a superior or simply talking big. Women undermine their ac-complishments, if they speak
about them at all. While people may roll their eyes at the overly confident guy in the office and the student who comments on and argues with ev-erything the professor says, the fact of the matter is, we notice as-sertive people. According to the Journal of Human Resources, men and women bring different personal-ity traits to their work. Men are often more aggressive, which can increase earnings because they are less scared to demand higher pay, lie and steal. Women tend to be conscien-tious, more agreeable and altruis-tic, which increases productivity and happiness in the workroom. These traits benefi t the larger economy, but not the individual, who is more likely to feel guilty about asking for increased pay and benefi ts. Shirky does not understand why women can’t be jerks, if only for a little while, when it would be in their best self interest. Teaching self-promotion and self-a d v a n c e m e n t would be much more b e ne f i c i a l than teach-ing women self-defense. And not caring, he says, works surprisingly well when trying to get ahead. Basically, Shirky seems to suggest that women should stop caring about looking like idiots – something good is bound to happen if enough risks are taken. But there seems to be something inherently bad about Shirky’s suggestions. It’s a bit hard to believe that these positive traits, the ones our mothers and fa-thers taught us, may be the
very traits that lower a woman’s quality of life – or at the very least, create an economic gap between men and women. Yes, women should learn to speak up. But when I am asked if working women are too nice, I feel the answer should be more than a yes or no. Rather, I question why we are not rewarding nice behavior, in-stead of allowing the people with the traits we despise to get ahead.
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Following Sen. Daniel Aka-ka’s (D-Hawai‘i) announcement early this month that he does not intend to run for re-election in 2012, Hawai‘i politicians are assessing their chances of a suc-cessful Senate bid. Akaka, who will have spent 22 years in the Senate and 13 years in the House by the time he retires next year, urged fellow politicians to remember that political leaders “work for the people of Hawai‘i, and not the special interests” in a statement on his website. Wheth-er his successor will follow the advice remains to be seen. Likely candidates for Akaka’s soon-to-be-open seat include
Republicans Linda Lingle and Charles Djou and Democrats Colleen Hanabusa, Brian Schatz, Mazie Hirono, Neil Abercrombie and Mufi Hannemann. Although the Republican Party hasn’t won a Senate election in Hawai‘i for 30 years, it will have a good shot at the seat in 2012 unless the Demo-crats manage to rally around a single candidate. Based on the Dems’ recent history, the odds aren’t in their favor. In the 2002 gubernatorial race, Democrat Hirono lost to Re-publican challenger Lingle. Last May, Djou snatched the 1st Con-gressional District seat from Case and Hanabusa in a special election after Abercrombie stepped down to run for governor. The playing fi eld is fairly even
when it comes to prior public ser-vice experience: Lingle is a past governor and the Democratic con-tenders have all held elected offi ce. In a direct contest between Abercrombie and Lingle, the for-mer would have three advantages: first, as a current office-holder, he’d have greater name recogni-tion; second, he’s a Democrat running in a liberal state; third, and most significantly, he isn’t associated with the Furlough Fri-day fiasco. In fact, Lingle’s educa-tion debacle will be a tough stain to ignore, regardless of who her opponent is. This leaves Djou as the more viable GOP candidate. With no scandals or major political black marks marring his record, Djou, who ran against Hanabusa for the 1st District House seat last No-vember, is a relative newcomer compared to veteran Democratic contenders, but that could work in his favor – less time in offi ce means lower name recognition and a rela-tively untried fundraising network, but it also means he’s had less time to make controversial decisions. Abercrombie is the Democrats’ strongest candidate, but that de-pends on his willingness to vacate the governor’s seat – which seems unlikely. Current politicians are unlikely to be favored come 2012 – they’ll be blamed for the recession and budget cuts, leaving room for the opposition to make a move. That said, Akaka’s decision may result in the closest thing this state has seen to a truly con-tested election since the 1940s. While the Democrats will always have the home-team advantage in Hawai‘i, they’ll be open to attack unless they can manage to unite behind one candidate. But if the Republicans nominate Lingle over Djou, they’d better have proof that she won’t infl ict educational ruin on the nation.
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First of all, you need to ask yourself if you’re emotional-ly capable of a relationship. If you are already demonstrat-ing jealousy so early in the relationship, you are more than likely setting the relationship up for failure. Not only will it take a toll on you emotionally, the guy will eventually re-alize you’re insecure and break things off. If a relationship is going to succeed, you need to be happy with yourself in any given situation, even if it means your intimate other has friends that are girls. You cannot successfully com-mit yourself to another if you are not content with your-self; you will continually fi nd fl aws in the relationship. You guys should consider taking a step back and evaluating the situation. It may be a good idea to become closer as friends and eventually become romantically involved, so that you won’t have these insecurities. Then you will be certain he wants you, and only you. No relationship will
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I have been dating a guy for about three
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female friends?
Absolutely not! He had his friends long before you ever came in the picture, and if he wanted to date one of them, he already would have. He chose you, and you need to respect the fact that he has friends. If he really likes you, as the relationship progresses, he will spend less time with his chick friends and more time with you. Be patient and consider telling him that it makes you jeal-ous, but by no means do you have a right to ask him to get rid of his friends. If I were dating a guy and he asked me to drop my friends, I would drop him instead. Stay posi-tive and work on building trust, not causing problems. If after a while his “friends” are still really bothering you, perhaps you should contemplate ending the relationship.
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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
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Today’s Birthday (03/09/11). The year begins with a bright outlook, although you may find March 30 to April 23 challenging (it’s one of the four times that Mercury goes in retrograde this year). After that, you’ll be on your way to financial growth. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 6 -- Today presents you with sudden changes. Be willing to let go and ride the waves. Or you can counter the current, if you’re willing to put up a fight.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Carry on with your goals and your ideas. Just make sure that you leave room for other people’s contributions. They really care for you, and you might miss them.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is a 6 -- No pain, no gain. It’s all right if you don’t want to feel pain today, though. Sometimes, it’s good to take time off. Get some rest for tomorrow’s race.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- There may be some bumpy miscommunications in romance today. Brush the dust off, and focus on your long-term goals. You have a lot to look forward to.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Emotions run like a river. Trust your intuition for powerful business decisions. Great
inventions come from accidents. Open your eyes, look around and appreciate your world.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Get out of the house. It’s better to avoid rush hour. Questions don’t always have to have answers. Keep asking them, even if just for the fun of it.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Look for freedom in the most unusual places. You’ll be surprised by what you find. Surround yourself by beauty and meditate. Let your mind go where it wants to go.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Take care of your true friends. They’ll be there to take care of you when you’re not feeling so hot. The most powerful aspect of communication is listening.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Great seasonal fruit and vegetables delight you with their deliciousness. If you don’t already have one, it’s a good time now to set up an exercise routine. Health feels good.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- You were once a young child. Forgive the mistakes of the past, and embrace the possibilities of the future with creative joy -- just like a child.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- Be careful where you step. It’s time to clean up. Create a space in your home that you adore. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from family members.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Find inspiration in an old letter, and then write a new one to a loved one -- better on paper than electronically. Be honest. Seal it with a kiss.
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“Green Onions”50 Impeccable service52 “As I was going to __ ...”59 Fairy tale
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After a 72-71 comeback win over Utah State in overtime to close the regular season, the Rainbow Wahine basketball team enters the Western Athletic Conference Tournament as the No. 7 seed. The victory on Senior Night has kept the ’Bows’ hopes high for the tournament, despite being 11-18 on the season. “It gives us great momentum going into the tournament,” said senior point guard Keisha Kanekoa. “We’re riding on a high right now, and we need to take that energy and use it as a good thing.” Kanekoa said she feels good about making the tournament this year. “It ’s awesome. My last year go-ing out, it feels great to have made it,” Kanekoa said. “I think we put ourselves in a good position in the tournament.” The men’s and women’s WAC Tour-naments will be played in the New Or-leans Arena in Las Vegas. In its fi rst game, the ’Bows face the sixth-seeded New Mexico State Aggies
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. HST. The team lost at home to NMSU 74-58, but won on the road against the Aggies 57-52. “We feel really confident going against New Mexico State,” freshman point guard Sydney Haydel said. “We went 1-1 with them, and we know we can compete with anybody in the tour-nament.” Overall, the ’Bows have played bet-ter in the second half of WAC play. “It’s great that we’ve made this transi-tion and turned it around,” Haydel said. Head coach Dana Takahara-Dias looks at the team’s play in four separate sections. “The fi rst season was our non-con-ference; we were 6 -7. Then we looked at the fi rst season of the WAC; we were 0-8,” Takahara-Dias said. “We looked at the second WAC season, [in] which we were 5-3. And now, we’re going into the next season, which is postseason play.” Although the comeback win against Utah State was exciting, Takahara-Dias knows that they won’t be able to keep playing come-from-behind basketball. The ’Bows have trailed at halftime
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WAC HONORS Freshman forward Kamilah Jack-son and freshman guard Shawna-Lei Kuehu were named to the all-WAC Freshman Team.
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Senior forward Allie Patterson goes for the shot in her fi nal home game against Utah State before the WAC tournament.
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Team believes it is champion materialJOE FERRER
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It ’s normal for a team to shout its team name at the end of practice or when break-ing a huddle. By doing so, it can create a sense of unity and vision. This season, the Rainbow Warrior basketball team has gone by one mantra: “We are champions.” “We want it embedded in our heads that no matter what – win or lose – as long as we play hard and execute ... we played like champions,” sophomore forward Jos-ton Thomas said. Of course, merely stating you’re a champion doesn’t make you one in the public eye, but first-year head coach Gib Arnold instilled this mindset into his play-ers for a reason. “Since day one, that ’s the only thing we say when we come together,” Arnold said. “It ’s how we start and end every meeting we’re in.” Arnold took a team that was picked to fi nish last in the preseason Western Ath-letic Conference rankings and made them into title contenders. Now, the fifth-seeded ’Bows (18 -11, 8 -8 WAC) have a chance to make their mantra a reality as they open the WAC Tournament Wednesday. They play the eighth-seeded San Jose State Spartans (15 -14, 5 -11 WAC) at 10 a.m. HST in the New Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. The ’Bows swept the season series against the Spartans, but know not to over-look a team with nothing to lose. “We can’t take them lightly, even though we’ve beaten them twice,” senior Bill Amis said. “We know we need to bring it for the whole game.” Still, Arnold’s players have bought in to his coaching philosophy. “Champions don’t get beat [off of] wide-open screens. You get back on defen-sive transition, you rebound and you take charges. That’s how champions play,” said Thomas, who is third on the team in both points and rebounds. “They play good, hard-nosed basketball.” Junior point guard Jeremiah Ostrows-
ki, who has seen signifi cant playing time in the absence of injured Hiram Thompson, said he doesn’t take Arnold’s motto lightly. “We take that statement [we are cham-pions] real seriously,” Ostrowski said. “It ’s what we want to be.” Hawai‘i has lost its last fi ve WAC Tour-nament games, dating back to 2005, but this year’s squad is confi dent. “We feel like we have a great chance of going in there and being champions,”
Ostrowski said. The ’Bows will have to win four games in four days to do so, but if they do, it will be the program’s fi rst WAC title since back-to-back championships in 2001 and 2002. The players know it ’s within reach. “All these teams in the tournament and in the conference are really even,” Amis said. “We just gotta bring it every night.” “We’re gonna go out there and play hard,” Thomas said. “We’re gonna play
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Freshman guard Bo Barnes looks to make a pass in a game against Boise State on Jan. 8. Barnes is second on the team with 54 3-pointers.
WAC HONORS Amis was named to the all-WAC
Second Team. He finished the regular season averaging 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Junior guard Zane Johnson also made the all-WAC Honorable Mention and all-WAC Newcomer teams. His 3.36 3-pointers per game is fourth nationally.