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last two gamesSports | Page 8

Cultural icons Don Ho, Kurt Vonnegut die

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Sherry SerranoKa Leo Staff Reporter

Style isn’t the 10 Deep T-shirt you bought at In4mation, and it definitely isn’t pairing dresses, or any outfit for that matter (pay attention ladies), with hobo slippers and dirty feet. Style is putting actual effort into what you wear and making it not look like crud we’ve already seen. I found six students whose personal styles I thought were good. They make their clothes look right without trying too hard. This is style for your derriere.

Ladies Sasha NittaAge: 24Class Standing: Senior Major: EnglishWhat are you wearing: Ksubi pants, Marc Jacobs blouse, Chloe bag and sunglasses, Steve Madden shoes.Style: Tight pants, big tops, messy hair. Inspiration: Characters from movies like Alice in Wonderland

and Beetle Juice. Who has wack style: Paris Hilton. Latest accessory: This purse. How long does it take to get ready: Half an hour.

Nicole KinneyAge: 21Class Standing: Junior Major: UndecidedWhat are you wearing? Really bad shoes, a skirt, camisole, cardi-gan and scarf.Style: You’ll always find me in a skirt, cardi-gan, scarf and standard tennis shoes. What I feel comfortable

in. Inspiration? I like the idea of being a lady, but also the contradiction of wearing really bad shoes. Who has wack style? People that go too over the top with themes like the 80s. Latest acces-sory: Earrings. How long does it take to get ready? An hour.

Monica YumolAge: 19Class Standing: Freshman Major: Japanese/APDM

By Rachel ManuelKa Leo Staff Reporter

A tenured professor filed a fed-eral lawsuit last Thursday against the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and interim Chancellor Denise Konan after being banned from campus and from contacting individuals at the College of Education, which include his students. Michael D’Andrea’s allega-tions in the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court include that UH and Konan have deprived him of his rights to free speech, due process and freedom to participate in academic affairs. According to a letter sent to Konan from Associate Secretary B. Robert Kreiser of the American

By Keane SantosKa Leo Sports Reporter

Friday the 13th became a day of smiles for University of Hawai‘i athletics. Athletic Director Herman Frazier made a much-needed decision, UH basketball players received a sense of direction, and the entire state of Hawai‘i heard news of the future of Rainbow Warrior Basketball. All of this came Friday after-noon, as former assistant coach Bob Nash was named the new head coach of the UH basketball program. Nash succeeds former head coach Riley Wallace, who led the program for the past 20 years. “Last week was Good Friday, this week is Friday the 13th,” Nash said jokingly at a press conference announcing his new position. “But things turned around.”

The decision came after weeks of uncertainty, and a nation-wide search, which included 71 candidates for the position. The candidates included Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Henry Bibby, Portland Trailblazers assistant coach Dean Demopoulos, and Rice University head coach Willis Wilson. Ultimately though, the advisory committee, along with Frazier, decided to stay close to home and select Nash. “We conducted a national search and Bob Nash emerged as the best person to lead our men’s basketball program,” Frazier said. “Nash will represent UH in first-class fashion and get the most out of his players athletically and academically. This is a proud day for UH and the future is bright for Rainbow Warrior basketball.” Details for Nash’s contract have not been finalized but he is

Nash named ‘Bow's head coach after 20 years

Kucera of COE’s Counseling and Guidance department informed stu-dents that their instructor, D’Andrea, had been unwillingly removed and asked to work at home, according to several letters written by D’Andrea’s students and sent to Konan. Many of the letters also state that the students were not informed as to why D’Andrea was removed. The 14 letters were collectively sent to Konan a week before spring break by students in the Department of College Education and members of the independent stu-dent organization in the department, Students Advocating for Greater Empowerment. In a correspondence from the defendants dated April 9, they further reaffirmed the restrictions placed upon the communication that D’Andrea may have within his academic community. They stated that he shall not contact any past or current students or advisers and that he may only communicate with his faculty colleagues on a limited basis during times and locations as allowed by the defendants. Eric Seitz, D’Andrea’s lawyer, sent a letter to Vice President for Legal Affairs and University General Counsel Darolyn Lendio expressing concerns that Konan’s letter raises significant First Amendment issues. D’Andrea is also represented by American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i Foundation. D’Andrea had been teaching at UHM for about 18 years, during which time he had more than 200 scholarly publications including six books. He has been an outspoken advocate of various controversial social and political subjects and has initiated complaints with university administrators. Currently, there are disciplinary and related grievance processes between D’Andrea and UH that have yet to be resolved.

Banned tenured professor sues UH

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By Ka Leo News Desk

Starting in fall 2007, Windward Community College and Chaminade University of Honolulu’s Accelerated Undergraduate Program will join to offer students a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Students attending WCC will be able to take classes from both institutions while staying on campus. This will allow stu-dents to combine a series of general education classes in their

schedules that will now include criminal justice or forensic sci-ence classes. CJ 151 will be the first of two classes, taught by retired Honorable Judge Sandra Simm, and will be held on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. The second will be FS 180 which will be taught by FBI and CSA con-sultant Dr. Lee Goff on Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. Criminal justice and foren-sic science degrees can be used for a wide range of career choic-

es including but not limited to probation officers, correction officers, private investigators, crime scene investigation, cus-toms agent, criminologist or social workers. To find out more about the new Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or the Forensic Science program offerings, visit Windward Community College’s Office of University Partners Web site at http://www.wcc.hawaii.edu/universitypartners/index.htm or contact Connie Turner, coordinator, at 235-7324.

Criminal justice degree in motion

A s s o c i a t i o n of University P r o f e s s o r s , D’Andrea stated in his Step One grievance that the actions taken against him are of a “disciplinary nature.”

D’Andrea, a professor within the Department of Counselor Education at the College of Education, received a letter dated March 2 from Konan, informing him of his immediate reas-signment to work at home and his pro-hibition from entering the UH Mānoa campus. Stated in the letter, this action was a result of concerns regarding his “alleged intimidating, hostile and bul-lying behavior.” According to the same letter, there were complaints that allege that the work environments at the COE, Department of Counselor Education and other parts of the college are not

conducive to a positive environment as manifested by D’Andrea’s “intimi-dating and bullying behavior.” Konan also stated that this deci-sion is not a disciplinary action and is necessary “to avoid further disruption of the operations of the university.” In his lawsuit, D’Andrea seeks declaratory and injunctive relief and a jury trial. UH’s statement about the law-suit, announced by KGMB News on Thursday, said, “The university is com-mitted to and has a contractual obliga-tion to provide a safe and healthy work-ing and learning environment for its faculty, staff and students. Furthermore, we try to foster a climate of collegial respect and trust to support our educa-tional mission.” Upon receiving the letter, D’Andrea objected to the restrictions placed upon his academic freedom and began repeated efforts to modify his banishment terms through counsel. On March 7, Interim Dean Donald Young and Department Chair Geoffrey

Clashing politics got him ousted, D'Andrea says

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At a press conference Friday, UH Athletic Director Heman Frazier announced that Bob Nash will be the new Rainbow Warrior bas-ketball coach. Nash has been with UH as a player, grad assistant and assistant coach.

expected to make over $200,000 per year. Nash will be given three years, with options that may include incen-tives and contract extensions at the conclusion of each year. For now though, Nash is satisfied to be where he has always wanted to: leading the University of Hawai‘i basketball program. “I came here 37 years ago with some of my friend ... we had a vision to build this program to a top-notch program,” Nash said. “We did great back then, but it’s at this time that we move forward.” Nash has spent 28 seasons with the UH basketball program as a coach, player, or graduation assis-tant. 20 years ago Nash applied for the head coaching position but Stan Sheriff didn’t feel he was ready to head the program. “I decided to hone my skills

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Campus couture in swing for spring

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By Ka Leo News Desk

Experts from around the world will be meeting at the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine to further discuss the effort to develop a vaccine for dengue hemorrhagic fever. The Board of Counselors for the Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative is headed by Dr. Duane Guler, director of the Asia-Pacific Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease at JABSOM and consists of 14 members from Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, Australia, Mexico

and the mainland U.S. “This meeting underscores the value of the UH Medical School to serve as a convenient half-way point for Asian and American researchers to share information, as well as a future site to conduct vaccine development research for tropical diseases,” Dr. Gubler said in a press release. Although there are no current vaccines, PDVI will meet to iden-tify solutions, develop guidelines and future strategies to combat the disease. PDVI hopes to conduct human testing within the next two years.

Experts meet to discuss dengue fever vaccine

A 14-member group will convene at JABSOM to discuss the development of a vaccine to fight dengue.

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NashFrom page 1

... I didn’t think it would take 20 years,” Nash said to a collec-tive response of laughter. Though some felt Nash’s dedication was reason enough for his hiring, Nash didn’t feel he was owed the job. “I never felt there was any type of entitlement I had on this job. I had to prove myself to [Frazier] that I was worthy of being the head coach,” Nash said. There had been some con-cern as to whether UH would find a head coach in time. A few recruits that UH was tar-geting were beginning to look elsewhere because of Hawaii’s uncertain situation. Some of the current players on campus were left guessing as well. “It feels good,” UH guard Matt Gibson said of Nash’s hir-ing. “But, it was stressful for a while, it’s difficult to get moti-vated when you aren’t sure who will be in charge. [Nash] is a good leader, he was the team’s number one choice.” Throughout the process Nash quickly learned he was the top choice amongst many community members as well.

“It was an overwhelming and humbling experience to walk around with people praying for you and wishing you well,” a teary eyed Nash said. “Had I not gotten the job I would have known that I have served the community well and that I was appreciated.” Finally before wrapping up his speech, Nash paid homage to his mentor and former boss Wallace. “I got into coaching because of coach Wallace. Back then I wasn’t sure of where to go in life,” Nash said. “He clipped the wings, but now I have to fly on my own.”

A New Team Former UH head coach Riley Wallace was Bob Nash’s biggest supporter in his quest for the head coaching vacancy. Wallace empha-sized that Nash would bring a dif-ferent game plan and a different team. If Nash’s words yesterday are any indication of the future, Wallace was right. “I’ve always been my own man, and me and Riley have bumped heads a few times,” Nash said when asked what differences he will bring to the program. Nash plans to return the pro-gram to a fast-paced, defense minded team. He also plans on keeping his players focused in the classroom. “Condition and academics,”

Nash said of his priorities. “We really need to address academics. We need to make sure [the players] don’t get too far behind with all the travel. We want to train year round in basketball, so we are on par with other universities out there.” Nash compared his style to the style he played in with the “Fab 5” back in the 1970s. Nash’s team will be expected to run the floor more and create plays on their own. Wallace’s old system, the Flex offense, was a more slow-paced systematic offense. “We won’t be so rigid, we’ll give the ball to our playmakers and I’ll let the [players] make the plays,” Nash said. “We want the game to be fun.” “It sounds good,” Guard Matt Gibson said of Nash’s style. “We have a lot of playmakers, and hope-fully we can bring out the good attributes of everybody.” Nash says his first order of business will be to evaluate players and recruits to see how well every-one will mix. He also plans to seek a tougher schedule in the future so that the players can play top-notch opponents. The main change how-ever should be the new faced-paced ‘Bows Nash is trying to mold. “If they think Wallace worked them hard, they have no idea,” Nash said.

Obituaries

Local entertainer and Hawaiian global icon Don Ho died Saturday of heart failure at the age of 76. Ho’s suave style and hit songs, including his trademark “Tiny Bubbles,” made him an international superstar and the driving force behind Hawaii’s tourist industry surge. Ho performed at his namesake show in Waikīkī until his death.

Author and humanist Kurt Vonnegut died Wednesday, April 11 from brain injuries due to a fall. Vonnegut was the noted writer behind such works as “Slaughterhouse-Five” as well as the short story “Harrison Bergeron.” His experimental narrative style gave him a distinctive voice among American litera-ture. In his later years, he devoted much time to writing nonfiction essays for the magazine “In These Times,” as well as the book “A Man Without a Country” – which Vonnegut intended to be his last book. He was 84.

Don Ho, 1930-2007

Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007

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Monday, April 16, 2007 | Page 3Editor: David Pham Associate Editor: Mariam Beard | (808) 956-3221 | features@kaleo.org

What are you wearing? Pineapple County tank, shorts and belt from Japan, Chanel necklace and earrings, Converse, Mickey Mouse bag. Style: It’s always changing, girly-girl to tom-boy. Inspiration? Japanese Magazines. Who has wack style? People that just wear jeans and

t-shirts and nothing else. Latest acces-sory: This necklace. How long does it take you to get ready? Half an hour.

GentlemenJustin PerrasAge: 21Class Standing: Junior Major: Environmental ScienceWhat are you wearing? Baker’s hat, polo, Levi’s Black pants, Osiris. Style: Skater, Punk I n s p i r a t i o n ? Depends how much money I have. What I can afford. Who has wack style?

People who wear square toe shoes. Latest accessory: White T from Champs. What do chicks dig about your style? It matches, and it’s my own style. It doesn’t look like anyone else’s.

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FashionFrom page 1

Matthew Pangelinan

Age: 23Class Standing: Senior Major: EnglishWhat are you wearing? Osh Kosh B’Gosh overalls, chucks, and the blood of my ancestors – no wait, that was kindergarten.Style: Ragu Old World Style. You know my steez.Inspiration? ’94, illmatic Nas, Joseph Campell,

the guillotine, the Clash, classic litera-ture, Don Juan and my past lives, cer-tainly. Who has wack style? Indeed so many. But I’d have to go with that mofo’ Kwame, or Earth, from Captain Planet. Latest accessory: A fresh pair of drawers..What do chicks dig about your style? Martha Washington put it best when she simply babbles, “ugh.”

Joseph Myles Duran Age: 21Class Standing: Junior Major: Women’s StudiesWhat are you wearing? Black Dickies, Oakland Raiders shirt, beaded bracelets, Nikes. Style: Comfor table, clean and no logos. I n s p i r a t i o n ? Really hot girls, Brazilians.Who has wack style? Young Joc.

Latest accessory: These socks. What do chicks dig about your style? My socks.

PANGELINAN

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100 Years Strong

Small is BeautifulBy pAtriciA wilsoN

1966 The Maile Way No. 1 “modular office space” unit was built in 1966 as an experimen-tal unit for a project of the School of Architecture. If not the smallest building on campus, it was among them. At the time of its creation, B. Etherington and H. Burgess, designers of the model, wanted to conserve space and create offices quickly and cheaply. The offices could be stacked or put together to create a larger office area. Later, in 1977, the Environmental Studies Program used it to show how “small is beautiful,” an environmental concept at the time.

Photo courtesy of “Building a Rainbow” by Victor Kobayashi.

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“How in the hell can blacks complain about Don Imus calling the Rutgers Women’s Basketball Team ‘nappy-headed hos’ when gangsta rappers call their own women that all the time?” We’ve all heard this red-her-ring argument before, yet no one seems to have an answer for it. Actually, it’s quite simple. Gangsta rap is an “R” rated, alternative and “blue” form of musical entertain-ment. Just because it has gained a following with young people in the suburbs – mostly because of MTV – doesn’t make it any more accept-able out in the greater society. To put the whole issue into a clearer perspective, take for exam-ple those popular “Girls Gone

Wild” videos. They show hundreds of women all over the country exposing themselves, and some-times doing a lot more, for the opportunity to appear on a cheap video. Hence, is it OK for any man with a camera to approach a young secretary or professional woman on the street and ask her to expose herself? I think not. But using the same reasoning that Don Imus used, if confronted while doing this, all an African-American man would have to say is, “Look, Caucasians get their women to expose themselves and engage in sex acts (some simulated, some not) all the time; why is it wrong for me to ask them to do it?” In other words, simply because a

small segment of the majority cul-ture asks women to expose them-selves while they are intoxicated, is it OK to assume all Caucasian women do not mind being asked to do it? No intelligent person would assume such a thing. This same analogy can be used regarding the use of the other derogatory terms. Just because a certain segment of black rappers use such words, and have become popular with an ever-increasing segment of mainstream America, doesn’t mean it’s OK to call African-American women “bitch-es” or “hos.”

Paul Christian JenkinsPre-Law Major

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What Don Imus said is not OK

By Mariam BeardKa Leo Associate Features Editor

I wanted to change. I chose to start small – chang-ing the way I ate from the omnivorous taco- and burg-er-eating fiend to a vegetar-ian. My decision was based on a mix of the inspiration of a vegetarian friend and a desire to not kill off any more animals. I decided that I’d give it a week and see how it went. The following is an account of my first week.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Just a few hours ago, I had what is arguably the most delight-ful meal on the island. I might even go so far as to include the mainland. A friend introduced me to Teddy’s Bigger Burgers on Kapahulu Avenue, where I enjoyed a gigantic burger paired with tasty golden brown fries. This burger was ambrosia on grain and put many fast food eateries to shame. But on this day, I was also inspired to go vegetarian. I debated about going vegan, but I like ice cream and chocolate far too much to have it beguiled into some odd rice or soy version. Day 1. And so it begins.

Diary of a new vegetarian

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 I want a burger. I had a KitKat for lunch. Not exactly the healthi-est thing, but at least it didn’t come from something that moves. That’s a good sign. Recalling the pure euphoria I felt from eating that delightful huge burger, I wondered whether this newfound vegetarian lifestyle is for me. One more day?

Thursday, March 29, 2007 I’ve had everything from the Boca Burger to candy for dinner to water yet that craving for a taco from Campus Center still leaves me with hunger pangs. I thought about the animals I would potentially be saving by not having a leg hacked off to be served for dinner with a

side of mashed potatoes. I remember that in Tennessee, deer hunting was huge in the area where I went to high school. Deer season brought deer jerky and cov-eted trophies to the worthy few (seven-pointer, anyone?). But these deer weren’t the weakest ones: they were harvested and prized for being the biggest and the strongest ones out there. Ironic, isn’t it? Survival of the weak and the prolongation of a flawed species. Darwin would be rolling in his grave.

Friday, March 30, 2007 I went on a run today through Waikīkī and ran just past Teddy’s Bigger Burgers and got a whiff of that wonderful place. My burger cravings are gradually waning. A friend has introduced me to the local health food stores by cam-pus, Kokua Market and Down to Earth, for some health food and a glimpse of vegetarian shopping. I discovered something new. Sour strawberry-flavored honey is my new ambrosia.

Saturday, March 31, 2007 I have little to no desire to eat a burger and am becoming increas-ingly repulsed by them. The scent makes me nauseated. Flesh mangled and left to simmer then be eaten and later to rot in my stomach. I’ve got-ten more into the veggie burgers (sampled a few and Boca seems to be the best so far) and rediscovered those brightly colored edibles, not Starburst or even Skittles, but fruits and veggies. I have so much more energy, and my running times have gotten better.

Sunday, April 1, 2007 I went for a run this evening and careened by T.G.I. Friday’s on Kuhio Avenue, getting a mild whiff of cow roasting on the fiery

flames of a grill. I once would have found this scent delightful, but now I think I’ll pass. Moo.

Monday, April 2, 2007 Soy milk isn’t that bad. I doubt I’ll go so far as to eat soy-milk ice cream or rice-flavored tea, but maybe sometime in the near future. But perhaps maybe later on. For now, it’s veggies, fruits, smoothies (Jamba Juice!) and meat substitutes. Next to try: perhaps some Tofurky.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007 So, I went through an entire week going vegetarian. I’ve diverged from the typical burger and fries. I’ve tried some new foods that I probably wouldn’t have gotten anywhere near before this. One week down ...

Well, there you have it. I started this vegetarian bit on a whim, but now I think I’m going to stay with it. Where I once would never fathom straying from the burger and fries norm except for the occasional taco, I’ve tried everything from those delightful rice candies to tofu wrapped with seaweed. That’s right, I now eat ocean grass. No more meat for this Southern girl. I’m expanding.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY Lauren Jo

“The ideology of the child in Japan, 1600-1945” a history final oral, today, 1 to 3 p.m., Sakamaki Hall, room A201. Lizbeth Piel will present. Info: 956-8500.

“A study of the adoption and assimilation of electronic medical records by independence physician practices,” a communications and information sciences final oral, today, 1 to 3 p.m., BusAd, room A301. John Reardon will present. Info: 956-8500.

Trio Con Brio Copenhagen, a chamber music trio, will discuss their music before their performance tonight, 6:30 to 7 p.m., Music Building, room 36. Info: music department, 95-MUSIC, uhmmusic@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic.

Trio Con Brio Copenhagen, a chamber music trio, tonight, Orvis Auditorium. The Trio features Soo-Jin Hong on violin, Soo-Kyung Hong on cello and Jens Elvekjaer on piano. Tickets: general - $35; and students - $20. Info: music department, 95-MUSIC, uhmmusic@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic.

“Moving lives: a hesitant teleol-ogy of Southeast Asian develop-ment,” tomorrow, 12 to 1:30 p.m., Burns Hall, room 3012. Jonathan Rigg from the University of Durham will present. Info: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Paul Rausch, 956-2688.

“Writing an effective resume and cover letter,” a career development workshop, tomorrow, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services, room 208. Participants will learn the hallmarks of an effec-tive resume and how to choose an appropriate resume format. Info: Career Development and Student Employment, 956-7007, careers@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/career/.

“Caught in Between,” a documentary about the internment of Japanese American citizens during World War II, tomorrow, 2 to 4 p.m., Hemenway Hall Theater. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Jon Van Dyke, law professor, Hakim Ouansafi of the Mānoa Mosque and Marcia Sakamoto-Wong, former internee. Info: Sheela Sharma, 956-9745, sheela@hawaii.edu.

“Latest hardware-in-loop devel-opment and fuel cell vehicle simulation,” a Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute seminar, tomorrow, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., POST building, room 723. Info: Hawai’i Natural Energy Institute, 956-8890, staackma@hawaii.edu, http://www.hnei.hawaii.edu.

“Television news digitalization in Taiwan: an intraorganizational model of information technology adoption and implementation,” a communications and information sciences final oral, tomorrow, 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., Shidler College of Business, room A102. Tsui-Chuan Lin will pres-ent. Info: 956-8500.

University of Hawai’i Contemporary Music Ensemble, tomorrow, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Orvis Auditorium. The program include minimalist work “Four Organs” by Steve Reich and other minimalist-inspired works including Frederic Rzewski’s “Les Moutons de Panurge” and Michael Torke’s saxophone quartet “July.” Other works include Lou Harrison’s Eastern-inspired “Varied Trio” and Morton Feldman’s quiet “Durations 4,” as well as the premiere of a transcription for four tubas by professor Donald Reid Womack. Tickets: general - $10; and students - $6. Info: music department, 95-MUSIC, uhm-music@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/uhmmusic.

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By Dannah GonzalesKa Leo Staff Reporter

Import shops are a cost-efficient alternative to purchasing clothes at high prices, especially for the stereo-typical money-deprived college stu-dent. Out of a variety of import shops in Hawai‘i, one that is convenient for University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa stu-dents is Siam Imports.

Origins Siam Imports was first established 19 years ago, in 1988. It now has three locations, one on South King Street, another across the street, and one at Ala Moana Shopping Center.

Importing Process The business started when the owner, Kevin Costello, would visit Southeast Asian countries and purchase items that would be sold in his store. “I started going to Thailand,” Costello said. “And that’s when I started importing too.” New products come in on a two to three month basis. These items make this store quite unique. For one, not many other stores have the products that are being sold, and that adds to the store’s strength.

Items Creative garments, furniture and Asian art are among the common items sold. The items range from incense burn-ers and statues to fine fashion jewelry. In addition, items such as small tables, sari mats and a comprehensive collection of clothing – even the sales associates buy the clothes. “The clothes are very comfortable and are made of good material,” said sales associate Marisol Beale. According to Beale, the most-sought-after items are cheap tops, Indian shirts and incense.

Atmosphere The Southeast Asian furniture, along with the colorful clothing, cre-ates an antique and unique ambiance throughout the store, and the spicy smell that subtly escapes from the packaged incense certainly adds to this effect. Not only is the atmosphere wel-coming, the sales associates are very friendly as well. Stepping into the store, the customers are greeted with warm hellos and offered assistance.

Prices “The prices are really good here at the University location,” Beale said.

Thrift store prices for import goods

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Siam Imports on South King Street offers the public a chance to purchase affordable authentic clothing, as well as household decor from exotic countries such as Thailand.

“Compared to the one in Ala Moana, the University location is much cheaper, since sale prices are as much as three times more at Ala Moana.” The cheapest tops amount to a mere $5, whereas the most expen-sive items are the $100 dresses and jackets. Incense is just $1.50. These good prices provide an alternative for those who are trying to be cost-efficient in their pur-

chases, especially those that already have to pay an array of costs for a college education alone. Even if you have a low budget for the less necessary things, such as purchasing clothes, there are import shops scattered all around the island. Not only is it cost effi-cient, but buying clothes from import shops adds a unique variety to one’s wardrobe.

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FEATURES | Monday, April 16, 2007 | Ka Leo O Hawai‘i | Page 7

By Nalea KoKa Leo Staff Reporter

A good polished manicure or pedi-cure completes any ensemble designed to impress. If you are graduating this semester, think about the image you are sending your prospective employ-ers when you hand them your resume revealing your dirty nails and ripped cuticles. But, realistically speaking, if you are eating Top Ramen and peanut butter for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you may not have the cash to dish out for a weekly manicure or pedicure. Do not fret. There is a nice alternative to getting the polished salon look without cutting into your party reserve fund. “The key to doing at-home mani-cures and pedicures is finding the right tool,” said Tiffany Chau, a junior majoring in business and a sales asso-ciate at Sephora. Chau has found products to help her create a professional salon French tip manicure in 20 minutes or less. Her secrets are tools available at local drug stores and Sephora. Chau’s French tip nail regime can be described in a 5-step process:

Step 1: Start with a base coat First apply a thin base coat – any brand will do. The idea is to fill in any ridges in your nails, allowing the other coats of polish to go on more smoothly.

Step 2: Draw French Tips Using the French Tips and Toes Manicure Pen by Sephora, create a thin line at the edge of your nail bed.

Step 3: Erase Mistakes Using the nail polish corrector pen by Sephora, Chau explains you can fix any uneven lines left from the French tip pencil.

Frenchkiss your fingertips, anywhereStep 4: Apply polish A light pink natural polish is usu-ally applied over the white French tip. Feel free to rock out and choose a funkier color. You do not want to cover over the French tips.

Step 5: Finish with top coat Chau uses a fast-drying top coat so she does not have to worry about smudging her nails. Even though your nails may seem dry, generally you will want to reserve some hands-off time.

The products Chau uses are rea-sonably priced. The French Tips and Toes Manicure Pen and the Nail Polish Corrector Pen by Sephora are avail-able for $8 and $6. A base coat, neutral pink polish, and top coat can be found at any drug store. If your cuticles and nails are not already trimmed, this pro-cess will take a little more time. The French tip manicure process is probably best done on a lazy week-end, when you do not have time to worry about smudging or scraping your nails. Chau says a quick-drying top coat is the best solution to avoiding messy polish situations. Home manicures and pedicures are also ideal for those skeptical about the sanitation of their local nail shop. Chau prefers doing her own nails because she recently watched a Tyra Banks special highlighting unsanitary nail salons. If you choose to go to a nail salon for service, the Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs listed these follow-ing tips on their Web site for checking out a salon:

1. Ask what is included in the price of each service. 2. Ask the beauty operator to explain the service to you.

3. Ask what products are used in the salon. Most salons use products that are for professionals only and your beauty operator should be able to explain what products they will be using and why. 4. Good communication is essential. If you are not happy with your service, talk to your beauty operator or the salon owner about it. 5. If you are still unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction, you can call the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Regulated Industries Complaints Office at 587-3222 to speak with an investigator.

To research the history of business and licensee complaints history, go to http://auau.ehawaii.gov/cms/app.

If money is not your primary concern, consider checking out some of these local nail salons. Smiley Nails

This newly expanded nail salon is a regular spot for Duane “Dog” Chapman’s family, says Manager Karen Ly. Featured as the Honolulu Advertiser’s “the Best of the Best” in 2006, Smiley Nails offers manicures and pedicures starting at $12 and $20. 1119 12th Ave., 732-7044

City Nails

Graduate of a fine arts school in Vietnam and owner of City Nails, Dewu Lee said she has personally designed more than 1,000 different nail styles for her nail salon. Located in the Market City Shopping Center, manicures and pedicures at City Nails cost $13 and $23. 2919 Kapiolani Blvd., #300, 737-4294

Solar Nail Spa/Nails L’Mour/Mani Pedi Spa

Owner of the three nail salons in Ala Moana shopping center, Gina Truong said she believes the hospitality and the leisurely techniques employed by her staff set her businesses apart from all others. At the Solar Nail Spa, a basic solar manicure is $20 and a basic solar pedicure is $30. 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., 951-SPAS

NALEO KO • KA leo o HAwAi‘i

Giving yourself a French tip manicure at home can be done in five easy steps.

POINT • COUNTERPOINTBy Magdiel VilchezKa Leo Staff Reporter

Just last year, recording artists and pop sensation Justin Timberlake released “Sexy Back,” the first single off his sophomore album. Along with the fresh and upbeat melodies of the debut single, Timberlake resuscitated the world of pop fashion with a sexy new style that meshed GQ-esque class with urban type funk. In contrast, with the adoption of retro style, the sports world has taken a giant step back, losing any sense of innovation, class and respect the sports fash-ion industry ever had. From uniforms to logos, the world of sports has recently undergone a retro-make-over. Unfortunately for sports fans, the make-over turned sports fashion from classy to ashy. “Old school” jerseys are good for two things: nostalgia and humor because, let’s face it, no one besides John Stockton and George Michaels found it hard not to laugh out loud at the sight of four-inch retro short shorts. Throwback uniforms make us look like our parents and since when has that been cool? That’s right, never, and neither will throwback uniforms. During the mid-1990s, the sports world experienced somewhat of a fashion enlight-enment, redesigning logos and uniforms to appear more modern, hip, and cool. Logos like the bland primary yellow and blue trademark 2-D basketball with a contour drawing of the state of California drawn over it, was revamped and made into a deep navy and fiery orange image of an intimi-dating thunder god. Shortly after, reversible jerseys were created, followed by the wide shoulder cut that extended the width of the basketball jersey. Soon, sports caps and

clothes began to incorporate alternate color designs and logos of entire conferences. It was changes like these that epitomize inno-vation in sports style. Now, I don’t want to completely disre-gard the retro style because during its time it was innovative, trendy and fashionable. But the truth is, it’s 2007! I should be cruising on a hover board and driving a flying car, not watching professional athletes dribble the ball in crotch-engulfing shorts and tool-man safety goggles. Times have changed and so has the style. It would be a shame if we took a team photo of the 1960s and 2007s Boston Celtics and could find no difference in uni-forms. Retro fashion is not an innovation but a mask for the lack of creativity and original-ity in the world of sports apparel. Throwback uniforms belong in the tro-phy case, collecting dust next to Big League Chew bubble gum and parachute pants. Save us the eyesore of uniforms revealing the blindingly pale hairy athlete legs and con-tinue to rethink new forms of athletic vogue. Fortunately for the stylistically inclined, there are still needles of hope in the fashion haystack. Just last October, the Washington Wizards unveiled their new golden uniforms while Adidas, partnered with the National Basketball Association, released a new line of 30 shoes, each uniquely representing a team in the 30-team league. These shoes reveal much thought and effort in creating aesthetically unique styles. For example, one shoe may have the team’s logo on the side of the shoe while another will have the logo on the sole and so forth. If steps like these continue to be taken, sports fashion may not be so doomed after all. Then, and only then, will we be truly able to join Timberlake in bringing sexy back.

By John LucynskiKa Leo Staff Reporter

I love nostalgia because I have a roman-ticized view of the past. Anything that allows me to take a trip through memory lane to relive the carefree, innocent days of my youth is worth its weight in gold. Luckily for me, fashion shares my point of view as old-school. Vintage, retro and throwback clothes are all the rage today because the fact of the matter is that no matter how you look at it, the original is always the best. A prime example of this in sports is the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star, which is the most successful shoe in history. Despite its seem-ingly simple identity, the shoe was able to morph a few pieces of canvas and rubber into a work of art. After a brilliant foray into the basketball world by Chuck Taylor it rapidly spread through-out the basketball community. Sadly, today it has lost much of it’s panache as it has been hijacked by sad, suburban emo kids and then watered down as they were bought by hordes of teenage girls but the shoe has never lost it’s identity. Air Jordans are a prime example of “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” With its sleek and elegant design it was a watershed moment for Nike as it launched the product in 1985 and the brand took the fashion world by storm. Even today the shoe’s iconic design is the epitome of a modern engineering marvel. While it has been in a state of perpetual evolution it has not strayed far from its roots. The Air Force 1, another classic product, released by Nike in 1982, is in a league of its own. The all-white high top has been immor-talized in popular culture and is now a classic piece of apparel for any classy occasion. My personal favorite footwear, however, belongs to the European shoe company Adidas. Its flagship Stan Smith tennis shoe has all the necessary ingredients for an instant classic as it showcases

the innovative ability to merge simplicity with perfection and is the pinnacle of high European culture. Despite being released in the early 1970s its influence has spanned across the world and has a special place in my heart. The only flaw that I can find with old-school items is that fashion sometimes goes awry. The problem lies in the fact that fashion is much like a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. Now I know I will have some detractors that point to short shorts of the 1970s era and laugh but what they must under-stand is that those shorts were just a slight blip in a decade of fashion excellence. I will admit that when viewed retroactively it seems like a disaster, but hey, hindsight is always 20/20 and we all make fashion faux pas. I mean, I bought the Reebok “pump” shoes when I was a little kid because I actually thought they would make me jump higher. Shoes, while important, are only acces-sories. The true mark of a fashionable sports team is the jersey. Jerseys, while a vital com-ponent to any athletic organization, just don’t have the same amount of customization that is so prevalent in the shoe culture. However, that has been changing as progressive thinkers have been aggressively tackling the problem head-on by focusing on ways to differentiate their teams from all the other hacks in the league. However, many mistakes were made as they faltered in improving the basic tenants that are so dear to a sports culture. As a result people have migrated back to classic designs as they realized that retro is just better. This axiom has been firmly established as many people have come to realize the inherent superiority of the ’70s and ’80s. The prolifera-tion of throwback uniforms and jerseys confirms my hypothesis as the color-schemes and design captured the essence of athleticism. The best is already here, it’s just up to you to find it.

Throw back the throwback Keep the re-vamped retro

By Steven Tonthat Ka Leo Staff Reporter

It was a particularly special week-end for the University of Hawai‘i Warrior volleyball team. Not only were the Warriors playing Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rival Stanford University, but for four seniors, Brian Beckwith, Dio Dante, Laurie Hakala and Eric Kalima, it would also be the last time they would don the Warrior jersey, as they bid a fond aloha to their fans at the Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday. The fans also had another treat, as local boy Kawika Shoji, son of Wahine volleyball coach Dave Shoji, returned home to compete for the Cardinal. The then 10th-ranked Warriors began their two-game match-up with Stanford on Friday in front of a home crowd of 3,822 fans. The Cardinal quick-ly gained the upper hand, jumping to an early 2-0 lead. The Warriors answered back with kills from Hakala and Kalima. Yet the Card remained one step ahead of the Warriors until a double block from Beckwith and Dante tied the game at 10-10. The momentum swung in favor of the Warriors as they out swung and out blocked the Cardinal. Stanford would not go down without a fight as the two teams tied a total of 10 times. Eventually, the Warriors broke loose and eventually took the first game, 30-22, with a double block from Dante and Beckwith. “I think we played really well,” said freshman outside hitter Matt Vanzant. “Our passing was a lot better than usual.” The Warriors took that same momentum into the second game, and jumped to an early 3-1 lead, with a kill from Vanzant. The Cardinal, however, were able to hold their own, coming up with key blocks and kills that forced both teams to tie a total of nine times. It

wouldn’t be enough as the Warriors, once again, broke free on a five-point run, which ended the second game, 30-23 with a kill from Hakala. “We played consistent,” Beckwith said. “When we’re up big we just tried to finish the game as soon as possible.” Up two games to none, the Warriors entered game three hoping to come away with the sweep. They jumped to an early 6-3 lead with a powerhouse triple block by Kalima, Beckwith and Vanzant. The Cardinal tried their best to stop the mas-sive onslaught of kills and blocks, with kills from Shoji, but weren’t able to hold off the Warriors as they dominated the court. UH was able to extend their lead to eight points and a solo block from Dante would end the match, 30-22 in favor of the Warriors. “We played pretty well,” said sophomore outside hitter Jim Clar. “The team played consistent. They did the right things.” With their victory over Stanford on Friday, the Warriors won their 9th straight game, jumped to No. 7 and were guaranteed a spot in the MPSF playoffs. “We’re a very improved vol-leyball team,” said UH head coach Mike Wilton. Vanzant added that the team was getting better and better each day over the last months. “We’re starting to play with some good confidence now,” Vanzant said. “We’re definitely in the playoffs now. It’s definitely a good feeling.” With their spot in the playoffs secured, the Warriors went into Saturday’s rematch looking for a chance to improve in the ranks. It was also a chance for the four seniors to say goodbye to their fans, as they rounded out the season at home. However, the Card looked to exact revenge and go home with a victory.

They went into Game 1 with a lot more intensity and fire as they jumped to a 14-11 lead over the Warriors. UH quickly came back though, closing the deficit with kills from Rawson and Hakala. The Warriors and the Cardinal remained tight throughout the rest of the match, but the Warriors would take the game 30-27 with a kill by Rawson. Game 2 brought a different feeling as the Cardinals upped their game, and jumped to a 10-6 lead. The Warriors tried to swing the momentum back in their favor with kills from Dante and Hakala but it wasn’t enough as Shoji and the Cardinals out shot the Warriors and eventually took the second game, 30-24. “The second game we were thinking of the wrong things,” Dante said. “We realized what we were doing wrong and realized that we needed to get our heads in this game.” After a slow start in Game 3, the Warriors jumped to a 10-9 lead with a kill from Hakala. The Cardinals tried

to fight back, but Hawaii’s blocked six of the shots from Stanford. Dante had a big night, coming up with six blocks, including the game-winning block, which gave the Warriors a 2-1 advantage over the Cardinals. “It was a great battle,” Kalima said. “Stanford’s a great team. They kept fight-ing with us and we just had to stick together keep focusing on the basics.” Up two games to one, the Warriors went into Game 4, looking to close out the match and end the night on a high note. They started off slow, as the Cardinals kept one step ahead until a ser-vice error tied the game at 6-6. They then continued to pressure the Cardinals until Brian Beckwith finished off the match with a powerful spike. With their second victory over Stanford, Hawai‘i collected its 10th straight win and jumped to No. 6. But for the seniors, the night wasn’t about winning. Rather, it was a chance for them to say one last goodbye in front of a crowd of fans and family.

As the night went on, each senior was acknowledged and given a stand-ing ovation from the fans, as well as a bunch of leis from friends and fam-ily. Afterwards, a video was shown that depicted the four seniors’ greatest high-lights and their final thoughts. “It’s a bit sad,” Kalima said when asked what he thought about leaving UH volleyball. “But life goes on. You got to hand the torch to the next generation. It’s been fun.” While some were sad about leav-ing, others had a more optimistic look. “I’m not sad at all,” Beckwith said. “I’ve had a lot of fun my four years here. I’m just trying to enjoy it as much as possible.” Despite having different outlooks on their departure, the one thing that all the seniors agreed upon was that they would miss the loyal fans and competing in the Stan Sheriff Center. “It’s been too amazing,” Hakala said. “I’ve been blessed to play here. All these people here are amazing.”

Seniors bid aloha, Warriors head to MPSF playoffs

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DAN RICHARDS • Ka Leo o Hawai‘i

From left, seniors Eric Kalima, Brian Beckwith, Lauri Hakala and Dio Dante take a moment to share a laugh during the Senior Night activities that followed the Warriors’ four-game victory over Stanford on Saturday night.