SPORTS | Shafkat Anowar

Visual Journalist

Hawaii volleyball outside hitter James Anastassiades screams during his performance at the senior night haka on April 7, 2019 at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Hawaii volleyball outside hitter James Anastassiades screams during his performance at the senior night haka on April 7, 2019 at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Clouds are reflected while a University of Hawaii swimmer dives during a swim meet between University of Hawaii at Manoa Swimming team and Minnesota Swimming and Diving team on January 12, 2019 (Not a double exposure or manipulation).

Clouds are reflected while a University of Hawaii swimmer dives during a swim meet between University of Hawaii at Manoa Swimming team and Minnesota Swimming and Diving team on January 12, 2019 (Not a double exposure or manipulation).

University of Hawaii baseball seniors of 2017 waits for his name to be called as the audience gather on the gallery, during the Rainbow Warrior baseball Senior Night on May 29, 2017.

University of Hawaii baseball seniors of 2017 waits for his name to be called as the audience gather on the gallery, during the Rainbow Warrior baseball Senior Night on May 29, 2017.

Players of Marquette, foreground and DePaul women's basketball team kneel during the national anthem before an NCAA college basketball game between Marquette and DePaul on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

Players of Marquette, foreground and DePaul women's basketball team kneel during the national anthem before an NCAA college basketball game between Marquette and DePaul on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

University of Hawaii setter Norene Iosia (10) serves the ball during the match against University of California at Santa Barbara on October 27, 2018 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Hawaii.

University of Hawaii setter Norene Iosia (10) serves the ball during the match against University of California at Santa Barbara on October 27, 2018 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Hawaii.

It’s 89 degrees, but Dooms keeps her batons airborne. University of Hawaii at Manoa feature twirler has been twirling for 18 years and has competed internationally for the United States Twirling Association. The biochemistry major says of being the school’s feature twirler: “It’s something that I love. It’s like an alternative side of me.”

It’s 89 degrees, but Dooms keeps her batons airborne. University of Hawaii at Manoa feature twirler has been twirling for 18 years and has competed internationally for the United States Twirling Association. The biochemistry major says of being the school’s feature twirler: “It’s something that I love. It’s like an alternative side of me.”

University of Hawaii feature twirler Callyn Marvell was diagnosed with Spina Bifida (birth defect affecting the spinal cord) and had to go through surgeries when she was 3 months old to 4 years old. She admitted that her left leg is numb and incapable of any reflexes due to the surgeries, but her love for twirling has kept her persistent toward her goal.

University of Hawaii feature twirler Callyn Marvell was diagnosed with Spina Bifida (birth defect affecting the spinal cord) and had to go through surgeries when she was 3 months old to 4 years old. She admitted that her left leg is numb and incapable of any reflexes due to the surgeries, but her love for twirling has kept her persistent toward her goal.

Hawaii's freshman Justin Webster attempts to score on a layup against CSUN on February 1, 2020. Hawai'i overcame a 17 point deficit in the second half to beat Cal State University Northridge in an 80-75 win in front of a crowd of 5,311 on Saturday night at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Hawaii's freshman Justin Webster attempts to score on a layup against CSUN on February 1, 2020. Hawai'i overcame a 17 point deficit in the second half to beat Cal State University Northridge in an 80-75 win in front of a crowd of 5,311 on Saturday night at the Stan Sheriff Center.

Colleen McCown, a social work master’s student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, shows her expertise as a circus artist by performing as a fire and aerial dancer. She is also a counselor at the Juvenile Justice Center providing help to youth and families, working in special education at Waikiki Elementary School, and a yoga and fitness instructor. Fifteen years ago, after finishing her bachelor's in Psychology at the University of Missouri, she moved to Hawai‘i.

Colleen McCown, a social work master’s student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, shows her expertise as a circus artist by performing as a fire and aerial dancer. She is also a counselor at the Juvenile Justice Center providing help to youth and families, working in special education at Waikiki Elementary School, and a yoga and fitness instructor. Fifteen years ago, after finishing her bachelor's in Psychology at the University of Missouri, she moved to Hawai‘i.

University of Hawaii forward Gibson Johnson, right, defends agaists Davidson's guard Rusty Reigel, left during a Diamond Head Classic Match between University of Hawaii and Davidson on December 24, 2017.

University of Hawaii forward Gibson Johnson, right, defends agaists Davidson's guard Rusty Reigel, left during a Diamond Head Classic Match between University of Hawaii and Davidson on December 24, 2017.

Hawaii's Larry Tuileta makes his appearence through the guard of honor tunnel during men's volleyball senior night on April 15, 2018.

Hawaii's Larry Tuileta makes his appearence through the guard of honor tunnel during men's volleyball senior night on April 15, 2018.

Creighton guard Chloe Dworak, right defends against DePaul's Jorie Allen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)

Creighton guard Chloe Dworak, right defends against DePaul's Jorie Allen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar)