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Williams pointed out that although the preparations for Katrina and the aftermath were "despicable," the evacuation from the Gulf Coast was more orderly than prior to Katrina.
Ryan Williams '10, a resident of Baton Rouge, La. was one of many whose families were told to evacuate north as Gustav approached. But Williams noted that many of his friends and family members stayed behind.
"I have friends from the West Bank, 17th Ward, 9th Ward, and general surrounding towns around New Orleans," Williams said by e-mail from the Baton Rouge airport. "Many stayed because they didn't have means to leave, and were unsure how long they would be gone. Many stayed because...
"Many stayed because they were not up to the ordeal and uncertainties of evacuation," Williams continued. "It is hard to leave your home and everything you own, not knowing what you will return to."
To cope with the change, clubs in both codes are increasingly appointing Maori and Islander men to their administrative staffs. "I think that's a really good idea," says Tuqiri. "We do hear and interpret things differently at times. It's not racism, but it can be easier to talk...