Ann Miller: 1 year in Hawaii made a difference for long-time AD Ruggiero
Janice (Branch) Ruggiero was in Hawaii for one enlightening year back in the late 1980s. She has spent the rest of her life enlightening others. Read more
Title IX
Title IX Profile: One-time child prodigy, Michelle Wie West, 32, continues to impact golf in a positive way
When she was a child, Michelle Wie West spoke softly and astonishingly swung a big golf stick. Read more
Title IX Profile: For Robyn Ah Mow, volleyball was the wind beneath her wings
It took a nudge from a Hawaii volleyball legend to send Robyn Ah Mow on a nearly decade-long journey around the globe. Well, nudge might be an understatement. Read more
Mindy Pennybacker: Title IX Profile, Rell Sunn was a trail blazer for her community and for many female surfers
Rell Kapolioka‘ehukai Sunn, the late pioneer surfer and “Queen of Makaha” who would have turned 72 on Sunday, was a tireless advocate of equal opportunity for women in surfing and for giving Hawaii’s children the chance to dream big and realize their dreams. Read more
Title IX Profiles: Kelly (Majam) Elms, Jessica Iwata provided a 1-2 punch while ushering in the golden age of Wahine softball
Although neither stood taller than 5 feet 5, there’s no denying the towering presence of Kelly (Majam) Elms and Jessica Iwata in University of Hawaii softball lore. Read more
Title IX Profile: Former Hawaii basketball star BJ Itoman goes from playmaker to pilot
The stories about BJ Itoman differ depending on who is asked, but those who know the University of Hawaii women’s basketball all-time assists leader come to the same general description of her. Read more
Ann Miller: Title IX Profile: Ex-Hawaii golfer Cindy Rarick in rare company after superb career
A shocking package in the mail — and Title IX — brought Cindy Rarick to Hawaii 45 years ago. It changed her life and though she has not lived here full-time since leaving the University of Hawaii in 1980, Rarick’s heart never left. Read more
Dee Wisneski once stood alone … but Title IX has brought progress
Naturally at ease on a diamond or court, Dee Wisneski wasn’t exactly in her comfort zone walking into a spotlight in a banquet hall. Read more
Title IX profile: Sabrina McKenna’s climb to the state’s high court began on the basketball court
There are multiple events in Sabrina McKenna’s life that have shaped the Hawaii Supreme Court justice’s career path, but perhaps the one that made the biggest impact was when she heard about the University of Hawaii women’s basketball team holding tryouts. Read more
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Celia Downes: Title IX’s mandates can’t solve all inequality
Since its implementation 50 years ago, Title IX has done a great deal to help level the educational and athletic playing field for girls and women up through their college years. There’s certainly still work to be done, but overall the opportunities now available are light-years beyond what existed before 1972. Read more
Dave Reardon: Candace Fujishima always had a clear vision; now, it’s there for all to see
She runs the show as an executive producer at Spectrum Sports Hawaii, often coordinating the efforts of as many as 30 people working live telecasts. Read more
Title IX profile: Maureen Cole has become a pioneer and role model for water sports
The drive that has powered Cole throughout her aquatic odyssey can be sourced back to the Oahu Club, where she and her three siblings developed into champion swimmers. Read more
Title IX profile: Brandy Richardson, an iron-willed woman
What followed for Richardson was a career in athletics like no other. Four-time All-State selection and three-time state Player of the Year at Kalaheo. Recruited by Hawaii, UCLA, Arizona and many more, choosing Big West powerhouse UC Santa Barbara. Physical education teacher, coach, referee, CrossFit champion. Read more
Cindy Luis: Natalie Iwamoto helps HHSAA continue Patsy Mink’s legacy
Her purpose and passion is to continue to have Hawaii as a national leader in high school sports, not just following in the footsteps of Mink but walking next to her in the continued journey of equal opportunity for all. Read more
Stephen Tsai: Doris Sullivan opened doors for hundreds of young Hawaii athletes
Doris Sullivan never intended to be a glass-breaker. Read more
Lisa Mann was one of Hawaii’s finest during her athletic career … and after
Lisa Mann went from being a college basketball player to a police officer almost immediately. Read more
Tita Ahuna is the only Hawaii athlete to win state, national titles as both a volleyball player and coach
Around the time Title IX was enacted in 1972, 6-year-old Reydan “Tita” Ahuna wanted to play sports rather than watch others play from the sidelines. Read more
Mindy Pennybacker: World champion Carissa Moore wants to spread love of surfing and the ocean to the younger generation
After her victory in the World Surf League Oi Rio Pro in Brazil on June 28, five-time world champion Carissa Moore gave in to tears. Read more
Dave Reardon: Softball’s home run queen Jocelyn Alo hopes to make an impact on equality in sports
Jocelyn Alo appreciates what Title IX has provided for her and other female student-athletes. But the all-time NCAA softball home run queen from Hauula, who led Oklahoma to the past two national championships, said there’s still a long way to go for gender equity in sports. Read more
Determined women led the way across Molokai Channel
Why? Why not? It wasn’t so much a question of if women could do it, but more a question of when. Na Wahine O Ke Kai, the women’s outrigger canoe race between Molokai and Oahu, had long been the dream of female paddlers, serious discussions beginning in 1954, just two years after the men’s inaugural Molokai Hoe. Read more
Title IX: Rainbow Wahine’s Deitre Collins proves she’s the queen of the court
Deitre Collins’s rise to becoming one of the most decorated players in University of Hawaii women’s volleyball history was perhaps improbable, but not unthinkable. Read more
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