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VOL. 101 | ISSUE 80

January 18, 2007

InsideNews 2 Features 3, 5Commentary 4Comics 6Sports 7

Compiled by Michelle White

Tuesday, Jan. 9

1:37 p.m. – Campus Security deter-mined that a moped leaking gas in front of Moore Hall was not hazard-ous. A note was left for the owner.

5:00 p.m. – Hale Mokihana staff members conducted a fire drill and found contraband in two rooms. Reports were filed with Campus Security.

8:07 p.m. – A woman reported that her purse was stolen while she was at the Hale Aloha Café.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

12:08 a.m.– A student reported that his red and black mountain bike was stolen from the Sinclair Library bike rack.

Thursday, Jan. 11

1:09 a.m. – Security found a chair on the lawn near Hale Mokihana. The RA identified the chair as previously occupying the roof.

5:35 a.m. – A custodian at the Hawaiian Studies department found a man sleeping in the building. Campus Security identified him as a student who did not live on campus. He appeared intoxicated and was escorted off campus.

1:21 p.m. – A backpack was stolen from the Hale Aloha Café.

4:12 p.m. – A visitor could not find her car. Campus Security was able to find it where she thought it would be parked.

Friday, Jan. 12

10:22 a.m.– A student reported that she had hit a car in the parking struc-ture. When she went back to leave a note, it was gone.

Sunday, Jan. 14

6:05 p.m. – A moped found on McCarthy Mall had been report-ed stolen from Sinclair Library. Although the plates were changed, Campus Security was able to locate the owner.

7:25 p.m. – The missing HPU student was last seen leaving Hale Wainani at 3:45 a.m. headed for the parking structure. HPD asked if the cam-eras in the parking structure could be checked. They were informed that the cameras do not work. Campus Security determined that her car was no longer in the structure.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

4:18 p.m. – A man exposed himself at the Shidler College of Business building. The woman reported that she was sitting on the first floor in the D area when he walked by and pulled his genitals out of his red shorts.

CampusBeat‘My heart lies here in Hawai‘i’

Brennan has been the focus of media atten-tion over the last week. His press conference yesterday put an end to the anticipation con-cerning his NFL career.

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By Rebecca GallegosKa Leo Sports Editor

On any other occasion Colt Brennan would have spoken with ease. In previous press conferences the Warrior quarterback was noth-ing but fluent when addressing any-thing in relation to football. But, on this particular day things weren’t as easy for him. Countless hours had gone into the decision he was about to announce. Brennan put aside his phone, which had become the link to his future over the last week, raised his head and made his way to the podium. His teammates waved signs saying “One More Year” and “Stay Colt.” After a short apology about his need to postpone the announcement and a brief mention of the difficulty he had faced in determining wheth-er to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft, Brennan began. “It’s been a lifelong dream to play in the NFL,” he said. Midway through the sentence he began to stutter. He quickly recovered and continued on; moments later the declaration came. Unlike the decision that had taken him so long to make, 13 sec-onds were all that was needed for him to say, “I feel like Coach Jones and the University of Hawai‘i gave me an opportunity at a time when no one else would, and I’ve been a part of something special these last two years.” Brennan quickly added, “And

I decided to come back for my senior year.” It was in that moment that Brennan, on the verge of crying, choked up. The cheers that echoed from his teammates spoke volumes about how much of an impact his decision had and would continue to have on everyone. Colt Brennan, the record-setting quarterback, the face of Warrior football, would stay for one more year. The decision had been made only one day prior to the announcement. “I’m excited!” Brennan said about another season with the team. “I can’t wait.” Brennan added that he had spo-ken a lot with his family and his coaches about the decision, and felt that another year of preparation

would be best. “To make this decision shows a lot about his heart for Hawai‘i,” said Warrior head coach June Jones, “for the fans, for the people, for his teammates, and for the school. I think that kind of says it all about Colt Brennan right there.” His teammates showed their support of his decision at the press conference as well. “I was concerned with how he felt. It was a big decision for him, turning down the first round,” said UH wide-receiver Ryan Grice-Mullen. “When you see one of your own players stressing out, it kind of puts stress on you because we’re all so close, so it’s a good feeling now, knowing what to expect for next year.”

Jones added that he had told Brennan that if he were to enter into the draft, in his opinion, Brennan would be chosen first among all of the quarterbacks. Despite Jones saying this, Brennan went forward with his own decision. “It shows what we have tried as coaches to instill in our players, that it’s about the other guy.” Jones said, “I think [Brennan’s decision] is one of the all time showings of that.” Brennan’s careful consider-ation concerning his career helped him to decide what, at the moment, is most important and best for him to do. “My heart lies here in Hawai‘i,” Brennan said. “I really like the per-son I’ve become here.”

Junior QB Brennan makes emotional decision to stay

For video of UH quarterback Colt Brennan’s heartfelt announcement to stay with the Warriors for another year, visit http://www.kaleo.org.

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Hawai‘i Hall stood on dairy farmBy Patricia Wilson

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Ka leo o HaWai‘i

Editor: Justin Hedani Associate Editor: Tiffany Hill | (808) 956-3222 | news@kaleo.org

1912: Hawai‘i Hall, the school’s first permanent building is completed. At the time, Hawai‘i Hall sat on what was a dairy farm. During the opening ceremony cows could be seen walking about.

Photo Courtesy of “Building a Rainbow” by Victor Kobayashi

Ka Leo News Desk

In a recent occurrence, a woman reported that a man had exposed the lower region of his body to her. The inci-dent happened on Tuesday at about 3:42 p.m. at the Shidler College of Business. After flashing his genitals he walked west only to turn around and walk past her again. He was last seen heading east away from the building. According to Gregg Takayama, Public Relations Director at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, that area is highly susceptible to these kinds of incidents because of its location, which is near University Avenue. The woman reported she was sitting across from D106 on a stone bench (shown right), when the offense occurred.

If you have any information, call campus security at 956-6911.

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By Tiffany HillKa Leo Associate News Editor

In keeping with their cam-paign promises of the November midterm elections, the Democrat- led House of Representatives passed a bill yesterday that will cut the interest rate of college stu-dent loans in half from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent. This comes as a collective sigh of relief from students not only at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa but across the nation. According to a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics, 50 percent of students recently graduated from college have student loans to pay off with an average loan debt of $10,000. With the yearly housing tuition going up between 4 and 6 percent

every year for the next five years, decreased interest rates for student loans will help lighten the finan-cial burden for UH students Although the loan interest rate decrease is good news for most, some opposed the bill. Loan insti-tutions such as Sallie Mae were wary of the decrease for fear that it will take away from their profit earnings. In addition, the White House initially opposed the bill, instead offering that funding for federal grants, such as the Pell Grant, be increased. The Bush administration also stated that lowering interest could stimulate a rise in tuition costs. Democrats argued, however, that increased funding for grants only benefits lower income students and does nothing for students from

middle class families, and that tuition costs, at such universities like UH, have risen regardless. Since the 2005-06 academic year, tuition at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa has gone up $809.80 for full-time in-state stu-dents and $2,169.80 for full-time out-of-state students. The 2008-09 academic years students can expect another tuition increase of $400 for in-state students and $1,000 for out-of-state students. For students having to work and pay their own ways through college or for the parents of the students paying for tuition, cutting the interest interest rates of stu-dents loans in half comes as sweet relief from a world of ever-grow-ing expenses.

Student loan interest rate to be cut in half, lenders oppose

Larissa EisensteinKa Leo Columnist

Dear Mr. Confuse Myself, Is this a medical condition or is all your word vomit and uncontrol-lable cognitive diarrhea just a symp-tom of how unbelievably confused you are? The only thing you’re clear about is that you’re unclear. Your bundles of contradictions even have me confused: you say this girl is really dependable and does whatever you want, but you claim she ignores you and may not give you the time of day; you met her recently, yet you’ve known her for a year; you don’t have time to go out with girls, but you want to demand that this girl pay attention to you; and you feel disconnected, yet you’re sure there’s something there. Yikes. You need to get your head on straight. How can you demand that this girl focus on you when you can’t even focus on what’s going on? Clear your head and wipe up the puke. Take a deep breath. In. Out. Repeat. Now listen up. All of these con-fusing contradictions point to a classic case of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde relationship that Love and Hate share. Opposite sides of the same coin. Yin and yang and all that jazz. The impor-tant thing to understand is that this girl doesn’t have anything to do with it. Your love/hate relationship is with

yourself – therein lies the problem. The aggressive and conflicting feelings of wanting to “demand” that this girl notice you, then wanting her to “get away” from you are borne of internal conflict. Likely, you’re frus-trated with the fact that your own personal reality doesn’t jive well with the imagined one you’d like for yourself. One in which you work less, spend more time with friends and charm the ladies. Obviously, if a year has passed and you still haven’t gotten this girl to fall at your feet, you’re beginning to understand that there’s something wrong with you, not her. I’d guess you’re just an average, boring guy: passive, uninspiring and invisible to the object of your jumbled affec-tions. Secretly, you wish you were someone else and occasionally, you even think you are. Defensively, you assure yourself you could be if she just gave you “the time of day” and your inner Brad Pitt/Jon Stewart/Superman combo could come out and show her what she’s been missing. Too bad, honey. Most of us aren’t as hot/funny/impenetrable as we wish we were. You might have the tights and cape, but you’re no Superman. That alter ego is all in your head – but that doesn’t mean you can’t step it up and make it a reality. Begin taking steps to stop your insecurities and uncertainties from holding you back. If you aren’t quite the funny guy you wish you were, take an improv class. If you feel like you’re being taken advantage of at work when coworkers don’t help out, speak up. Whatever it is, stop bottling it all up. It’s never too late to start becom-ing the man you want to be. As soon as you figure yourself out you’ll be able to figure this girl out. Good luck.

Seth Bly CharKa Leo Columnist

Mr. C.M., You seem to be all over the place here. To address your first concern, if you’re bothered by the fact that your job is consuming too much of your time, you may want to think about not staying up hours for work, or start pondering a career change. What’s the use of all the money from the increased hours when you have no time to spend it? Remember, you can’t take all that money with you when it’s time to leave this world. Cherish all the good things money can provide alongside your

friends and girlfriend(s) in the present! Now, on to the girl. You say that sometimes you feel at ease, and other times you want her away from you? Before talking about her being a potential girlfriend, you need to decide for yourself whether or not you really like her. Do you like her because she does extra things for you at work, while your coworkers get paid double time for chatting around the water cooler? Or is there some-thing more than that? Do you enjoy her company most or all of the time? It sounds to me like you’re unsure on even this fundamental question. I would also say that she is prob-ably ignoring you from time to time because you are doing the same to her. It’s quite rude to ignore someone for minutes on end if they’re standing beside you, unless both of you are occu-pied with some work. That being said, you can’t just expect the “connection” to instantly materialize, especially when you admit that you want her to get away

from you and that you ignore her when she gets near you. If you really want to forge that connection, take some initiative. Fill those empty, awkward silences. Ask her about her studies, or how her day went. Don’t allow the time she spends with you at work be full of awkward, boring, depressing, “get away from me” moments. Let it be filled with laughter, joy, flirting and socializing. As you’ve already seen, the side effects of your uncertainty and passivity are other guys swooping in like vultures, appealing to her sense of humor and winning her heart. So, before we can really recom-mend a concrete course of action, you need to decide whether or not you want to invest the time and energy in this girl, instead of playing emotional “ping-pong.” This fluctuation between infatu-ation and antisocialism would serve to confuse her at best, and from what you’ve told us so far, you as well. Good luck. Let us know what you decide.

FeaturesKa Leo o Hawai‘i

Thursday, January 18, 2007 | Page 3Editor: David Pham Associate Editor: Ting-Cheng Wen | (808) 956-3221 | features@kaleo.org

Dear Wala’au, I love my job and I would stay up hours getting things done. But I feel that I just don’t have any time to do certain things, such as talking with my friends or going out with girls. Just recently I met a girl at my workplace – she comes in from time to time and just helps around. She’s a student and I am not. At times I feel at ease with her, but sometimes I just want her to get away from me. I’m starting to like her even more because she does things for me that other girls haven’t. For example, helping out with things at work even my co-workers wouldn’t help me with, although they would get paid double. She is always there for me at the drop of the dime. I can depend on her to let me do what I want. The thing is, I don’t feel too connected to her because she pushes me away, literally ignoring me from time to time. And, in

response, I would do the same thing: I wouldn’t talk to her or start a convo even though she was right beside me for minutes at a time. Sometimes I want her to just get away from me. I just don’t understand how to approach her. Sometimes she’s just so focused on her school and work. Will she even give me the time of day if I demand-ed it, or should I not ask? I think I’m so passive that I’ve let other guys talk to her and make her laugh, getting closer to her than I have been. It’s been more than a year that I have known her, and I feel something is there, but it is so hard. I’m a man, and there’s so many girls around me that are potential girlfriends, you know? What should I do next? Should I hold on to her or brush her off like my friends say to do?

Signed,

Mr. Confuse Myself

CommentaryKa Leo o Hawai‘i

Page 4 | Thursday, January 18, 2007 Editor: Justin Hahn | (808) 956-3214 | commentary@kaleo.org

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By Hunter MorrisonKa Leo Contributing Writer

In high school, my fellow students and I were constantly reminded that in college it wasn’t going to be so easy – that the university wouldn’t always be “holding our hands.” College was supposed to represent a big shift towards the “real world,” where people would expect much more out of us, and we would have to accomplish almost everything ourselves. Why then does it seem like I’m not allowed to actually do anything myself without my nan-ny’s oversight? For instance, the hoops that students have to jump through in order to add a second major. I recently went through the whole ordeal to add my second major last semester, and I actually put it off just because of all the hassles involved in the process. The biggest requirement is that to add a second major, one must attend a JUMP (Junior Matriculation Planning) or GRAD (Graduate) session. Being a junior, I did the JUMP session. Even though I have no complaints about the individual session or the coun-seling I received, I finished with no new knowledge and no new insight. I had already done all the research beforehand. Basically, my advising was a waste of everyone’s time, as it was all a big formality to show that, yes, I did know the ramifications and expectations of adding a second major. While the JUMP session and the academic plan derived from it may be the more time-consuming of the two special requirements for adding second majors, the other requirements may be more ridic-ulous and completely worthless. Students applying for a second major also have to include a one-page typed report on why they feel that their second major will bene-fit them. This is pointless. I mean, this is college. Do we really need to be writing short papers that no one will ever read? I’m fairly cer-tain that no one gave the statement I wrote more than a passing glance. (The lady accepting my paperwork actually seemed to be amused that

By Austin BunagKa Leo Staff Writer

It is the third week of school, and professors have already given out homework and assignments. Though some homework can be seen as busywork, oftentimes professors give out homework to supplement learning done in class and to rein-force learned material. However, because of difficulty in completing homework, or because of procrastination, some students are tempted to use online homework-help resources, such as SparkNotes.com or PinkMonkey.com. When using these sites, students straddle a fine line between cheating and using appro-priate resources. Students who use these sites run the risk of committing plagiarism, which is certainly not tolerated in this university. While some of these sites pro-vide a good alternate source of infor-mation, the pay-for-content sites are hardly worth using. Using these online homework resources as a last resort to finish assignments may help in the short run, but consequences in the long run may be worse. At the least, these sites may shortchange

students of learning effective study habits and learning the material itself. At the worst, students caught plagiarizing will face disciplinary actions from the university, which can include suspension or even expulsion. Students may not even realize that they are plagiarizing when using online resources. According to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Student Conduct Code, ignorance of academic dishonesty will not excuse academic dishonesty and they (pla-giarists) will face the consequences. Though easier said than done, doing homework and assignments early will allow enough time to fin-ish the assignment correctly. This will lessen the stress from doing assignments at the last minute, and can even allow students to sleep bet-ter, because students who procras-tinate may find themselves up at 4 a.m. struggling to finish an important essay or project. I know the feeling, and I’m trying to curb my procras-tination, which is, again, easier said than done. Also, finishing assignments early can allow students to find out what parts of the homework can and

can’t be done. From there, students can work with professors, teaching assistants or even other students to help with the difficult parts of the assignments. Professors and TAs are usually accessible during their office hours, and some professors will also accommodate students through appointments. Consulting professors is often a better way to finish assign-ments than using online homework-help sites because professors know the material and can usually offer more insight and feedback on the assignment. Some departments also offer tutoring for those in need of additional help. However tempting it is to take the easy way out of doing home-work, dedicating the time now to do the work can improve the quality of the assignments. It will also boost GPA through a better command of the material for exams and tests, and through better homework and essay grades. Procrastinating can lead some to commit plagiarism, which professors don’t take lightly, and it is usually not worth risking expul-sion just to hastily finish an essay or assignment.

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Some advising just wasteful ‘busywork’

I had filled up most of the page.) And it’s not like my purpose for adding a second major should real-ly matter anyway. What? Is being intensely interested in the subject not enough? Don’t get me wrong, I fully believe that counseling and aca-demic planning should be encour-aged and available to students, especially those considering add-ing another major. I know full well that not everyone will feel as comfortable as I was, and certainly there should be resources avail-able for those who feel they need it. My main complaint with the process is that the counseling is mandatory. Like I said, I feel that I wasted everyone’s time with this pointless exercise. At this time when advising sessions are in high demand and short supply – when JUMP ses-sions are now only online – should the school really demand com-pulsory advising for those who don’t need it? I got lucky and was able to make an appointment for a JUMP session a week after submit-ting the initial paperwork. When talking to the advisor, she told me that it was only getting worse. All I could think about was why I was being forced to take the slot of someone who probably needed it a lot more than me. So instead of being silly in requiring the one-page state-ment and being wasteful of the school’s resources in requiring the JUMP session, why doesn’t this university just stop being a nanny and let me add that second major if I want to, without all this required busywork? After all, it is college, right?

Basically, my advising was a waste of everybody's time, as it was all a big formality to show that, yes, I know the ramifica-tions and expectations of adding a second major.

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Stephen Sutherland will deliver an English colloquium today, 3 to 4 p.m., Kuykendall Hall, room 410. Sutherland focuses on composition studies and its relation to critical theory in other fields. His essays appear in “Resources for Teaching Ways of Reading” and “Challenging Academic Literacies: Repositioning Identities in the University.” Sutherland is also the co-author of “Writing with Internet Sources.” He is the assistant direc-tor of the Harvard Writing Program. Info: English department, 956-7619, http://www.english.hawaii.edu.

“Estimating Sustainable Yields of Hawaiian Basal Aquifers,” a water resources research seminar, today, 3 to 6 p.m., Marine Science Building, room 114. The seminar will present the formulation and application of the modified Robust Analytical Model, or RAM2, as a ground-water management tool for Hawaiian basal aquifers. Clark Liu, an engineering professor and researcher at the Water Resources Research Center, will pres-ent. The reevaluation of the sustainable yields of two Hawaiian basal aquifers by RAM2 modeling, ‘Iao aquifer on Maui and Kualapu‘u aquifer on Moloka‘i will be discussed.

“Dynamics and Impacts of a Weakened Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation,” an ocean-ography colloquium, today, 3 p.m., Marine Science Building, room 100. Axel Timmermann from the oceanography department will present. Info, oceanogra-phy department, 956-7633, ocean@soest.hawaii.edu.

“April’s Shower,” a comedy film part in the LGBTI series, will be shown tonight, 7 to 9 p.m., Architecture auditorium. Suggested donation: students/senior citizens, physically challenged people - $3, general - $5. Info, Camaron Miyamoto, 956-9250, lgbtq@hawaii.edu, http://www.aprilsshower-themovie.com.

“UH Day,” an event that showcases various University of Hawai‘i entities, tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., State Capitol. Exhibits, such as a steel bridge and glass blowing demonstrations, food sampling, presentation by University experts and live performances of dance and music will be featured. Info, Stephanie Kim, 956-4250, scskim@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/uhday.

“Forced Abandonment and Euthanasia: a Question from Katrina,” a philosophy department colloquium, tomorrow, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ken Kipnis, a UH philosophy professor, will present. Info, philosophy department, Jackie Young, 956-8649, philo@hawaii.edu.

“Historical Effects in Ecological Communities: some Insights from Bacterial and Plant Experiments,” tomorrow, 4 to 5 p.m., POST building, room 127. Tadashi Fukami, an assistant professor at the zoology department, will present. Info, microbiology department, 956-8553, uhmicro@hawaii.edu.

The Chanticleer, a Grammy award-winning vocal ensemble, will discuss its music and its place in the chamber music world tomorrow, 6:30 to 7 p.m., Music Building, room 36. Info, UH Outreach College, Charlene Lee, 956-8246, csinfo@hawaii.edu, http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community.

The Chanticleer, a Grammy award-win-ning vocal ensemble, will perform tomor-row, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. General admission: $35. Info, UH Outreach College, Charlene Lee, 956-8246, csinfo@hawaii.edu, http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community.

FEATURES | Thursday, January 18, 2007 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 5

Dorothy MulkernKa Leo Contributing Reporter

“When you hear the words ‘Korean-American,’ who comes to mind?” Taeyong Kim, from Korean American Foundation, Hawaii, asked me as he folded up chairs. I sat there without a response. Mr. Kim let me off the hook and said, “Most people would say Michelle Wie,” but then they’d get stuck. The truth is, there are number of important Korean-Americans who contributed to our society, but some-times we forget about them. A few well known Korean-Americans include the Mayor of Hawai‘i County, Harry Kim, who was the first Korean-American to be elected mayor in the United States; Judge Herbert Choy, the first Asian-American appointed to a federal bench; Shinae Chun, the Director of the Women’s Bureau for the Bush Administration; popular entertainers like singer Amerie and actor John Cho, who starred in “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.” The list of prominent Korean-Americans continues in medi-cine, literature, business and every part of U.S. society. On Jan. 13, scores of Korean-Americans assembled at Pawa‘a Park on King Street celebrating 104 years of legal Korean immigration to the United States. The ceremony con-sisted of speeches, authentic Korean

food and lots of dialog. Some of the speakers at this function included Ann Chung from the Office of Economic Development, representing the Mayor of Honolulu and the Council General of the Republic of Korea. The commemoration attracted varying age groups. Rex Kim intro-duced me to the next generation, his son Ryan. When asked what prompted him to come out to the ceremony, Rex said, “I want my son to know about his cul-tural heritage.” This celebration attracted more than just Korean-Americans. Hyeran Seo, a Korean student at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was overjoyed to get a taste of “real” Korean food again. Primarily, the ceremony focus-es on remembering the first Korean-American immigrants who came to work on sugar plantations. This also brings the community togeth-er to foster pride and inter gen-erational understanding, catering to first and second generation Korean immigrants who very much iden-tify with their Korean heritage, and Americanized later generations wishing to learn more about it. When asked what Korean-American Day meant to him, Taeyong said, “It’s a day to reflect on the many accomplishments of Korean-Americans who came here looking for a better life.”

Former art instructor

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Koreans cheer 104 years of immigration

By Katherine VisayaKa Leo Staff Reporter

“Little Seen, Less Seen, Unseen” is the art exhibition set to open this Friday, Jan. 19 at Gallery ‘Iolani, located on the Windward Community College campus. This exhibit is a retrospective of key works by John Wisnosky who died last year (1940-2006). Wisnosky’s works displays his interests, and social and aesthetic concerns. In 1966 John Wisnosky began teaching at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as an art instructor, teaching drawing and painting. He inspired stu-dents, not only with his perceptive eye for the formal aspects of art, but because he encouraged them to search for new ways of considering philo-sophical and social issues in the devel-opment of their work. “John was my first art professor when I was an undergraduate,” said Toni Martin, director of Gallery ‘Iolani at Windward Community College. “He made learning exciting and was always encouraging.” Tom Klobe, Director Emeritus of the UH Art Gallery, was a close per-sonal friend of Wisnosky. “John was a natural born leader,” Klobe said. “He certainly brought inno-vation to the arts and throughout his years at UH, students continued to be inspired by the sincerity and integrity of his teaching.” Wisnosky served as chair of the Department of Art & Art History for nearly two decades. Many on the cam-

pus remember Wisnosky through his leadership role in the art department and on committees throughout the campus. Wisnosky founded pARTners, a community organization active in the late 1970s and 1980s that supported events in the Department of Art at UH. “He allowed my career as gallery director at UH to develop and flour-ish,” Klobe said. “In a few words, he ‘allowed me to fly’ and for that I am immensely grateful.” The art exhibit consists of 49 works that show the diversity of Wisnosky’s work in painting, printmaking, collage and watercolor. “The exhibit defines the artist over time,” Martin said. “We are honored to show his work in Gallery ‘Iolani in remembrance of John. His works are empowering ... and [are] unquestion-ably worth seeing.” The exhibit will run from Jan. 19 to Feb. 8 with a remembrance celebra-tion scheduled for Jan. 20, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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John Wisnosky was a former UH art instructor in 1966 and led many community and art orga-nizations.

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The University of Hawai‘i Men’s Basketball team (10-7) travels to Idaho for a two game road trip against the University of Idaho Vandals and the Boise State University Broncos, Thursday and Saturday night respectively. After los-ing an overtime thriller to the University of Nevada on Saturday night, the Rainbow Warrior’s are off to their worst start in the Western Athletic Conference (1-3) since the 2001 season when they finished con-ference play at 8-8. The upcom-ing road trip will give Hawai‘i an opportunity to bounce back from Saturday’s tough loss and perhaps put an end to their WAC woes. A loss for the Warriors in tonight’s match-up would leave them in a tie with Idaho who is without a win at 0-4 and cur-rently seeded last in the WAC. Despite Idaho’s less than stellar record, the Warriors refuse to take the game lightly. “Idaho is playing just good enough to get beat in close ball games,” said Warrior head coach Riley Wallace, “so I’m sure they’ll think they can beat Hawai‘i when we come in there ... We won a close game on a last second shot last year so we’ll have our work cut out for us on both [games on the road].” After facing the Vandals, the Warriors will then battle against the Broncos, currently 2-2 in the conference and tied with three other teams for third place, on Saturday night in Idaho. Tonight’s game will be broadcast on ESPN 1420 at 5:05 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time.

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for the Warriors, and Pacific is the second Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opponent they will meet this season. The matches are scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. on both nights. UH students will receive a free ticket to either game with a validated iden-tification card to be presented at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office.

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Hawaii's Riley Luettgerodt and his fellow Rainbow Warriors came up short against the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday.

Home opener for the Warriors, UH students get in free

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