University of Hawaii regents take a lot of flak — not the least of which comes from the opinion section of this newspaper. The fact remains, however, that UH critically needs people at the helm with the university system’s best interest at heart, and with the skill to evaluate its plans and policies accordingly.

So we’ll just put forward this sincere wish that Hawaii’s brighter lights will turn toward Manoa in the coming months and apply for one of the vacancies opening up on the UH Board of Regents.

And we remain hopeful that they will, even given the law requiring regents to file publicly available financial disclosures with the Ethics Commission. UH needs you to step forward, in the sunshine.

Rainbow Warriors do their part

Everyone loves a winner, right?

That’s your cue, University of Hawaii fans, to get into gear, now that the football team has won its season opener over Colorado, 28-20. The Thursday night victory was just what the team and fans needed to build up confidence, and it was a mighty sweet start.

Still, it’ll be a tough season against some strong teams, and with no bye weeks — who the heck thought that was even a decent idea? The lads will need all the support our island state can muster.

And remember, revenue into the football program helps float all of UH’s athletic boats.